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Toyota Tacoma

The 2024 Tacoma i-FORCE MAX: 326 hp and 630 Nm from a turbo four-cylinder hybrid.1

Researched November 9, 2026 from 39 sources

Also called

  • TacoUsed by fans and for the third-generation Tacoma featured in Blue Beetle.23

At a glance

0200400
142–326 hpPower
0510
6.9–7.6 s0–60 mph
0100200
171 km/hTop speed
0400800
217–630 N·mTorque
01,2502,500
1,431–2,175 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.12467

Engine
Earlier 2.4/2.7 L I4, 3.4/3.5/4.0 L V6; 2024: 2.4 L turbo four/hybrid141112
Layout
Front-engine; rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive4
Gearbox
4/5/6/8-speed automatics; 5/6-speed manuals, varying by version41213
Built at
NUMMI/TMMTX, US; TMMBC/TMMGT, Mexico, depending on year414

The story

Created for US and Canadian personal-use buyers, the original Tacoma prioritized ride comfort, handling and safety. Its name comes from the Coast Salish name for Mount Rainier.4

1995: Chicago debut, Calty design, NUMMI build19951998: PreRunner and TRD Off-Road arrive19982005: Midsize leap earns Truck of the Year20052007: 40,000 miles expose brake and body flaws20072012: Baja Series gets Bilstein race shocks20122016: Atkinson V6, six-speed transmissions20162017: TRD Pro returns with Fox bypass shocks20172023: Fourth generation adopts TNGA-F20232024: TRD Sport: 7.4 seconds to 60 mph2024 Toyota Hilux (first generation) (N10): 1968–1972N10Toyota Hilux (second generation) (N20): 1972–1978N20Toyota Hilux / Pickup (third generation) (N30/N40): 1978–1983N30/N40Toyota Hilux / Truck (fourth generation) (N50/N60/N70): 1983–1988Toyota Hilux / Truck (fifth generation): 1988–1995 (North America)Toyota Tacoma (first generation) (N140/N150/N160/N170/N190): 1995–2004Toyota Tacoma (second generation) (N220/N240/N250/N260/N270): 2005–2015Toyota Tacoma (third generation): 2016–2023Toyota Tacoma (fourth generation): 2024–present 197019801990200020102020
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones145812131419202122
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YearWhat happened
1968–1972Toyota Hilux (first generation) (N10)
1972–1978Toyota Hilux (second generation) (N20)
1978–1983Toyota Hilux / Pickup (third generation) (N30/N40)
1983–1988Toyota Hilux / Truck (fourth generation) (N50/N60/N70)
1988–1995 (North America)Toyota Hilux / Truck (fifth generation)
1995–2004Toyota Tacoma (first generation) (N140/N150/N160/N170/N190)
2005–2015Toyota Tacoma (second generation) (N220/N240/N250/N260/N270)
2016–2023Toyota Tacoma (third generation)
2024–presentToyota Tacoma (fourth generation)
1995Chicago debut, Calty design, NUMMI build
1998PreRunner and TRD Off-Road arrive
2005Midsize leap earns Truck of the Year
200740,000 miles expose brake and body flaws
2012Baja Series gets Bilstein race shocks
2016Atkinson V6, six-speed transmissions
2017TRD Pro returns with Fox bypass shocks
2023Fourth generation adopts TNGA-F
2024TRD Sport: 7.4 seconds to 60 mph
  1. 1995

    Chicago debut, Calty design, NUMMI build

    The Tacoma debuts at Chicago with a Calty design concept and production at NUMMI in Fremont, California.5

  2. 1998

    PreRunner and TRD Off-Road arrive

    The 2WD PreRunner adopts 4WD height and six-lug wheels; 3.4 L V6 PreRunner and 4WD models can add TRD Off-Road's locking rear differential.4

  3. 2005

    Midsize leap earns Truck of the Year

    The second-generation Tacoma outgrows the compact class and wins Motor Trend's Truck of the Year award for 2005.4

  4. 2007

    40,000 miles expose brake and body flaws

    A 40,000-mile test of the 2005 Double Cab 4x4 finds spongy brakes and body shake; its optional tow package raises the limit to 6,500 lb.6

  5. 2012

    Baja Series gets Bilstein race shocks

    The limited-edition TRD T|X Baja Series brings Bilstein race shocks, nearly 2 inches of lift and 4.0 L V6 power with manual or automatic shifting.7

  6. 2016

    Atkinson V6, six-speed transmissions

    Developed in North America, the 2016 Tacoma gains high-strength frame steel, a hot-stamped body and a direct/port-injected 3.5 L Atkinson V6.8

  7. 2017

    TRD Pro returns with Fox bypass shocks

    Following its 2015 debut, TRD Pro returns for 2017 as a 278-hp 4x4 Double Cab, with Fox 2.5 shocks and a choice of six-speed manual or automatic.9

  8. 2023

    Fourth generation adopts TNGA-F

    For 2024, Tacoma switches to TNGA-F, with a boxed steel frame, available coil-spring rear suspension and the 326-hp i-FORCE MAX hybrid.1

  9. 2024

    TRD Sport: 7.4 seconds to 60 mph

    The 278-hp automatic TRD Sport 4x4 trails Ranger and Colorado to 60 mph, but outbrakes both with a 121-foot stop.10

Every generation

  • Toyota Hilux (first generation)
    N101968–1972
  • Toyota Hilux (second generation)
    N201972–1978
  • Toyota Hilux / Pickup (third generation)
    N30/N401978–1983
  • Toyota Hilux / Truck (fourth generation)
    N50/N60/N701983–1988
  • Toyota Hilux / Truck (fifth generation)
    Toyota Hilux / Truck (fifth generation)1988–1995 (North America)
  • Toyota Tacoma (first generation)
    N140/N150/N160/N170/N1901995–2004
  • Toyota Tacoma (second generation)
    N220/N240/N250/N260/N2702005–2015
  • Toyota Tacoma (third generation)
    Toyota Tacoma (third generation)2016–2023
  • Toyota Tacoma (fourth generation)
    Toyota Tacoma (fourth generation)2024–present

Power over the years

From 142 hp to 326 hp in 29 years.

0100200300400 1995200020052010201520202025 hp 1995 · 142 hp · 2.4 L 2RZ-FE I41995 · 150 hp · 2.7 L 3RZ-FE I41995 · 190 hp · 3.4 L 5VZ-FE V61997 · 254 hp · 3.4 L V6 + TRD supercharger kit2005 · 164 hp · 2.7 L four-cylinder2005 · 245 hp · X-Runner 4.0 L V62012 · 236 hp · TRD T|X Baja Series 4.0 L V62017 · 278 hp · TRD Pro 3.5 L V62020 · 159 hp · 2.7 L four-cylinder2024 · 270 hp · i-FORCE 2.4 L manual (Canada)2024 · 278 hp · i-FORCE 2.4 L automatic (Canada)2024 · 326 hp · i-FORCE MAX 2.4 L hybrid 326 hp i-FORCE MAX 2.4 L hybrid 142 hp 2.4 L 2RZ-FE I4
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YearHorsepowerModel
19951422.4 L 2RZ-FE I4
19951502.7 L 3RZ-FE I4
19951903.4 L 5VZ-FE V6
19972543.4 L V6 + TRD supercharger kit
20051642.7 L four-cylinder
2005245X-Runner 4.0 L V6
2012236TRD T|X Baja Series 4.0 L V6
2017278TRD Pro 3.5 L V6
20201592.7 L four-cylinder
2024270i-FORCE 2.4 L manual (Canada)
2024278i-FORCE 2.4 L automatic (Canada)
2024326i-FORCE MAX 2.4 L hybrid

Versions

10 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    SR / SR5 / TRD PreRunner

    2026

  • Standard

    TRD Sport / TRD Off-Road / Limited

    2026

  • PreRunner / SR5 / TRD Off-Road (first generation)

    Standard

    PreRunner / SR5 / TRD Off-Road (first generation)

  • Special

    SX / Chrome / Nightshade

    2023

  • Special

    Trail Edition

    2021–2023

  • X-Runner

    Performance

    X-Runner

    2005

    245 hp
  • TRD Pro (2015)

    Performance

    TRD Pro (2015)

    2015

    236 hp
  • TRD Pro (2024 redesign)

    Performance

    TRD Pro (2024 redesign)

    2024

    326 hp
  • Trailhunter

    Special

    Trailhunter

    2024

    326 hp

  • Limited

    TRD T|X Baja Series

    2012

    236 hp

How to spot one

Look for

  • 1995 launch: the 4WD grille opening narrows toward the top; the 2WD opening widens upward.4
  • 2005–2015 Access Cab: rear-hinged back doors and a 6-foot bed; Double Cab: four conventional doors.416
  • 2016: a hexagonal grille, slim high-mounted headlights and a clamp-shaped bumper.8
  • 2024 redesign: high-mounted headlights, side air intakes and integrated roof and tailgate spoilers.1

Year by year

  1. 1998

    Revised grilles include a horizontal divider on 2WD; small TOYOTA lettering moves to the tailgate's upper left.4

  2. 2001

    New grille and textured taillight lenses; four-door Double Cab joins with a shorter bed than the two-door Xtracab.4

  3. 2012

    The nose gains a restyled bumper, headlights, grille and hood; the cabin also gets a new interior.4

  4. 2020

    Most grades gain fresh grilles and wheels; SR and SR5 get darker taillight housings, while TRD Pro adds sequential LED headlights.12

  5. 2024

    The redesign brings high-mounted headlights, functional side air intakes and integrated roof and tailgate spoilers.1

Don’t confuse it with

  • Tacoma 4WD / PreRunner

    First generation: both have tall suspension and six-lug wheels. The PreRunner is 2WD, so stance alone cannot establish four-wheel drive.4

  • Photo of a Toyota Tacoma
    Tacoma
    Photo of a Tundra
    Tundra

    Tundra

    2016 Tacoma: look for its bold hexagonal grille; the Tundra's grille is taller and its styling more linear.18

Against its rivals

  • Nissan Frontier 4.0 V6

    Tacoma vs Nissan Frontier 4.0 V6

    Rated power

    Tacoma245 hp
    Nissan Frontier 4.0 V6265 hp
    11
  • Ford Ranger XLT (2024)

    Tacoma vs Ford Ranger XLT (2024)

    0–97 km/h lower is better

    Tacoma7.4 s
    Ford Ranger XLT (2024)6.9 s
    10

  • Tacoma vs Chevrolet Colorado LT (2024)

    0–97 km/h lower is better

    Tacoma7.4 s
    Chevrolet Colorado LT (2024)6.7 s
    10

Prices

Value today $4.0K–$28.4K416

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$20K$40K$60K$80K 200020052010201520202025 Value today: $4,000–$28,400 2001 · $19,400 · US S-Runner MSRP2005 · $23,650 · US X-Runner base incl. $540 delivery2005 · $23,780 · US X-Runner as tested2005 · $29,389 · US Double Cab 4x4 long bed, tested2012 · $34,000 · US TRD T|X Baja base (estimate)2024 · $44,095 · US TRD Sport 4x4 base2024 · $44,395 · US TRD Off-Road Double Cab base2024 · $54,155 · US TRD Off-Road Double Cab tested2026 · $32,545 · US SR base MSRP2026 · $64,750 · US TRD Pro base MSRP 2025 · $56,751 · 2024 Trailhunter i-Force Max 4x4, 758 miles, Bring a Trailer2025 · $25,750 · 2005 X-Runner 6-speed, 17k miles, Bring a Trailer2025 · $10,856 · 2003 S-Runner XtraCab 5-speed, 115k miles, Bring a Trailer2026 · $17,000 · 2005 regular cab 4x4 5-speed, 79k miles, Bring a Trailer2026 · $16,500 · 2002 SR5 TRD V6 4x4 supercharged, 107k miles, Bring a Trailer2026 · $49,750 · 2015 TRD Pro Double Cab V6 4x4, 9k miles, Bring a Trailer2026 · $8,600 · 1996 XtraCab 4x4, 193k miles, Bring a Trailer2026 · $12,750 · 2003 SR5 Xtracab TRD V6 4x4 5-speed, 179k miles, Bring a Trailer2026 · $49,000 · 2022 TRD Pro 4x4 6-speed, 19k miles, Bring a Trailer2026 · $14,501 · 1999 4x4 5-speed, 132k miles, Bring a Trailer2026 · $16,000 · 2006 Double Cab TRD V6 4x4, 173k miles, Bring a Trailer $56.8K Bring a Trailer, 2025
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2001Price when new$19,400US S-Runner MSRP
2005Price when new$23,650US X-Runner base incl. $540 delivery
2005Price when new$23,780US X-Runner as tested
2005Price when new$29,389US Double Cab 4x4 long bed, tested
2012Price when new$34,000US TRD T|X Baja base (estimate)
2024Price when new$44,095US TRD Sport 4x4 base
2024Price when new$44,395US TRD Off-Road Double Cab base
2024Price when new$54,155US TRD Off-Road Double Cab tested
2026Price when new$32,545US SR base MSRP
2026Price when new$64,750US TRD Pro base MSRP
2025Auction sale$56,7512024 Trailhunter i-Force Max 4x4, 758 miles, Bring a Trailer
2025Auction sale$25,7502005 X-Runner 6-speed, 17k miles, Bring a Trailer
2025Auction sale$10,8562003 S-Runner XtraCab 5-speed, 115k miles, Bring a Trailer
2026Auction sale$17,0002005 regular cab 4x4 5-speed, 79k miles, Bring a Trailer
2026Auction sale$16,5002002 SR5 TRD V6 4x4 supercharged, 107k miles, Bring a Trailer
2026Auction sale$49,7502015 TRD Pro Double Cab V6 4x4, 9k miles, Bring a Trailer
2026Auction sale$8,6001996 XtraCab 4x4, 193k miles, Bring a Trailer
2026Auction sale$12,7502003 SR5 Xtracab TRD V6 4x4 5-speed, 179k miles, Bring a Trailer
2026Auction sale$49,0002022 TRD Pro 4x4 6-speed, 19k miles, Bring a Trailer
2026Auction sale$14,5011999 4x4 5-speed, 132k miles, Bring a Trailer
2026Auction sale$16,0002006 Double Cab TRD V6 4x4, 173k miles, Bring a Trailer
2026Value today$4,000–$28,400

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 10 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 14 stories from its legend
    • “Two Pikes Peak wins and a planned return”
    • “Uncle Rudy's 'Taco' meets a 2024 co-star”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 9 generations

  • Market

    • 4 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

See all 39 sources
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  2. Tested: 2024 Toyota Tacoma Is No Longer a Dinosaur caranddriver.com
  3. The All-New 2024 Toyota Tacoma Makes Big Screen Debut in "Blue Beetle" prnewswire.com
  4. Toyota Tacoma - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
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  6. 2005 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab 4X4 V-6 Long Bed caranddriver.com
  7. First Test: 2012 Toyota Tacoma TRD TX Baja Series motortrend.com
  8. Dominate Dirt … Or Rocks … Or Pavement In The All-New 2016 Toyota Tacoma media.toyota.ca
  9. 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro First Look Review motortrend.com
  10. 2024 Toyota Tacoma vs. Ford Ranger, Chevrolet Colorado Comparison Test: Midsize Pickups Throw Down! motortrend.com
  11. 2005 Toyota Tacoma X-Runner: From Funky to Workhorse: A truck to please everyone autoweek.com
  12. 2020 Toyota Tacoma Positioned to Continue Segment Leadership with Host of New Upgrades media.toyota.ca
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  14. 2023 Toyota Tacoma Adds New SR5 SX and Chrome Packages prnewswire.com
  15. Small-Batch Trail Trim Added to Toyota Truck Lineup autoweek.com
  16. 2005-15 Toyota Tacoma | Consumer Guide Auto consumerguide.com
  17. 9k-Mile 2015 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Double Cab V6 4x4 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $46,000 on September 24, 2026 (Lot #264,787) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  18. Interview With 2016 Toyota Tacoma Designer Kevin Hunter motortrend.com
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  23. Royalty Return to Pikes Peak for 100th Running - Pikes Peak International Hill Climb ppihc.org
  24. Iconic 1998 Toyota Tacoma Race Truck Will Return to Pikes Peak in June thedrive.com
  25. Forza Horizon 5 Series 7 Update forza.net
  26. Forza Horizon 5 2019 Toyota Tacoma on Steam store.steampowered.com
  27. What to look for when buying a used 1995-2004 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 motortrend.com
  28. Have a 2024 Tacoma? Toyota Might Replace Your Transmission motortrend.com
  29. 2001 Toyota Tacoma S-Runner - Motor Trend motortrend.com
  30. No Reserve: 2005 Toyota Tacoma 4×4 5-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $17,000 on June 9, 2026 (Lot #246,670) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  31. Supercharged 2002 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Xtracab TRD V6 4x4 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $16,500 on July 15, 2026 (Lot #252,417) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  32. No Reserve: 1996 Toyota Tacoma XtraCab 4×4 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $8,600 on September 26, 2026 (Lot #265,191) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  33. No Reserve: 2003 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Xtracab TRD V6 4×4 5-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $12,750 on November 5, 2026 (Lot #272,530) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  34. No Reserve: 2003 Toyota Tacoma S-Runner XtraCab V6 5-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $10,856 on January 15, 2025 (Lot #177,202) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  35. 2024 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter Double Cab i-Force Max 4x4 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $56,751 on September 25, 2025 (Lot #211,861) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  36. 2022 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Double Cab 4×4 V6 6-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $49,000 on October 22, 2026 (Lot #269,865) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  37. 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4×4 5-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $14,501 on September 19, 2026 (Lot #263,982) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  38. No Reserve: 2006 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab TRD V6 4x4 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $16,000 on August 7, 2026 (Lot #256,469) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  39. 17k-Mile 2005 Toyota Tacoma X-Runner 6-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $25,750 on April 29, 2025 (Lot #189,544) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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