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Check out our comprehensive review of the 2025 Toyota Tacoma for details on the cabin, technology, amenities, and safety ratings for this popular pickup.What is New for the 2025 Toyota Tacoma
The 2024 Toyota Tacoma kicked off fourth-generation production of the much-loved and long-running “Taco” mid-size pickup. Redesigned from the ground up, it is better in all metrics than its predecessor. Now competing in a fully fleshed-out mid-size segment against the Ford Ranger, Chevy Colorado/GMC Cayon twins, and Nissan Frontier, the Tacoma is working harder than ever to prove its worth. For the 2025 model year, changes include new easy-access front tow hooks, an additional pre-wired auxiliary cabin switch, and a new Mudbath color for the TRD Pro variant.
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Carsforsale.com Score
8.6/10
Powertrain
Score
8.75/10
Interior
Score
8.75/10
Technology
Score
8.5/10
Value
Score
8.75/10
The Breakdown
Brawny good looks
Wide range of powertrains
Big bad Trail hunter
Lack of a fuel-sipping hybrid
High-performance hybrid requires pricey models
Less rear legroom than competitors
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2025 Toyota Tacoma Specs
- 228 horsepower from base engine
- 243 lb-ft of torque from base engine
- 11 available trims
- 5′ or 6’ft. cargo bed
- Towing capacity of 6,500 lbs
- JBL 10 Speaker Audio system
- IIHS Top Safety Pick
- 2 Years of complimentary maintenance
2025 Toyota Tacoma Powertrain 8.75/10
Every 2025 Tacoma comes with a turbocharged 2.4L inline-4 engine in a choice of 4 flavors. The base setup, only offered with SR models, makes 228 hp and 243 lb-ft of torque versus 278 hp and 317 lb-ft of twist from the SR5 on up. In either case, an 8-speed automatic routes power to the rear or all four wheels with the available 4WD setup.
When paired with a 6-speed manual, offered on SR, TRD Sport, and TRD Off-Road variants, this engine comes in at 270 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque. Or you can go the i-FORCE MAX route, which tacks on a battery pack and small electric motor to create a high-performance Taco hybrid good for 326 hp and 465 lb-ft of torque. This powertrain only comes with automatic transmission and 4WD.
Fuel economy is as high as 23 mpg combined for base RWD and hybrid models to between 20 and 21 mpg combined for the base motor with 4WD. The latest Tacoma offers up to 1,590 pounds of payload and a 6,500 max tow rating. That latter figure is solid, but the Chevy Colorado and Jeep Gladiator best it at 7,700 pounds.
2025 Toyota Tacoma Interior 8.75/10
Toyota sells the 2025 Tacoma in XtraCab or Double Cab form with a choice of a 5- or 6-foot cargo bed. The XtraCab, otherwise known as extended cab, seats two up front with room behind the seats for storage. In Double cab or crew cab Tacomas there is room for five, though the 34” of rear legroom trails the Jeep Gladiator by four inches. Upholstery ranges from cloth to SofTex faux leather with amenities like climatized front seats requiring a package or the Limited trim on which it comes standard.
From TRD Sport models and above, coil springs replace leaf springs in the rear suspension for added ride comfort. But only the top-spec TRD Pro has the trick IsoDynamic Performance front buckets with exposed dampers promising to hold occupants tight when running the Baja 1000 as Toyota intended. All 2025 Tacomas come with LED bed lighting and a bed rail tie-down system with adjustable cleats.
2025 Toyota Tacoma Technology Features 8.5/10
An 8” central touchscreen, wireless smartphone mirroring, dual USB ports, and a Wi-Fi hotspot all come standard on the new Tacoma. A 14” display arrives on Limited models, which also feature a JBL audio system with 10 speakers and a portable Bluetooth speaker.
On the advanced driver-aids front, Toyota fits forward collision mitigation, a lane-keeping system, adaptive cruise control, and automatic high beams to every 2025 Tacoma. Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert requires at least the SR5 model, and the IIHS rated last year’s model a Top Safety Pick in crash testing.
2025 Toyota Tacoma Trims & Pricing
SR – $31,590
The entry-level 2025 Tacoma SR comes with steel wheels, LED headlights, a composite bed, cloth seating, and Toyota’s full suite of subscription-based connectivity services.
SR5 – $36,220
The SR5 trim line adds rear coil springs on Double Cab models along with 17” alloy wheels, a Class IV trailer hitch with a 7-pin harness, and a 6-speaker stereo system.
TRD PreRunner – $38,120
Aimed at desert running, the TRD PreRunner Tacoma features 32” all-terrain tires, a suspension lift, a skid plate for the fuel tank, and an electronically controlled limited-slip differential.
TRD Sport – $39,400
Street-oriented TRD Sport variants ride on 18” wheels and a sport-tuned suspension. Like the PreRunner, a fully digital instrument panel is included from here on up.
TRD Off-Road – $41,800
Dialing up the off-road abilities, the Tacoma TRD Off-Road boasts Bilstein dampers with remote reservoirs, standard 4WD, all-terrain rubber, and a full complement of skid plates.
Limited – $52,555
Loaded with nearly every option, the Limited model comes with adaptive dampers, power-operated running boards, chrome trim, a sunroof, a power-sliding rear window, a head-up display, and wireless phone charging.
TRD Sport i-FORCE MAX – $46,320
Blending the TRD Sport content with the high-performance hybrid powertrain, these Tacomas also come with a 2400-watt power supply.
TRD Off-Road i-FORCE MAX – $46,620
In TRD Off-Road i-FORCE MAX spec, the Tacoma features an upgraded engine, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a dampened tailgate, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and automatic climate control.
Limited i-FORCE MAX – $55,880
Like the standard Tacoma Limited, the i-FORCE MAX version comes with a power-operated tailgate, a digital rearview mirror, an integrated trailer brake controller, and a surround-view monitor.
Trailhunter – $62,735
The Tacoma Trailhunter is a factory-built overlander with a high-mount intake snorkel, the i-FORCE MAX motor, Old Man Emu shocks, 33” tires, rock rails, and special bumpers for added clearance.
TRD Pro – $63,735
Only TRD Pro Tacomas offer the IsoDynamic damped seats along with the high-powered hybrid engine, trick FOX dampers, big tires, unique bumpers, a front swaybar disconnect mechanism, and an integrated front light bar.
2025 Toyota Tacoma Overall Value 8.75/10
The TRD Off-Road would be a good place to spend your dollars on the 2025 Tacoma. It offers an automatic or manual transmission, has ample upgrades for basic off-roading, and avoids the upcharge that comes with the potent i-FORCE MAX powertrain.
At $41,800 to start, this Tacoma is right in line with the Nissan Frontier Pro-4X, a truck that offers similar levels of equipment, but with a thirstier V6. Both trucks have the same 3-year basic and 5-year powertrain warranties, but only Toyota includes 2 years of complimentary maintenance.
Carsforsale.com Overall Score 8.75/10
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At top trim levels, the interior is luxurious and beautiful. Other than the amazing air suspension and an AWD system that’s also available on other trims, it would be hard to pay the cash for $20,000 worth of leather, style, a larger engine, and convenience. Save the luxury for your sedan, because any other Grand Cherokee trim over $40,000 will get you exactly what you need for road and trail. This is a Jeep and it wants to get dirty.
2025 Toyota Tacoma FAQ
Does Toyota make a non-extended cab TRD?
Depending on the specific TRD trim line, the 2025 Tacoma comes in XtraCab (double) or Double Cab (crew), but there is no regular cab option.
How much are new Tacomas?
The 2025 Toyota Tacoma starts at $31,590 for an SR model and ranges up past $60,000 for higher trim lines.
Do the new Tacomas have a V6?
No, all fourth-gen Tacomas have a 2.4L turbocharged inline-4 in standard or hybrid form.
