2018 Toyota Tacoma Towing Capacity

The 2018 Toyota Tacoma is an excellent choice for a compact pickup truck, due to its ability to tackle both the trails and tough hauls with ease. In this competitive class, the Tacoma is the whole package.

Drivers in Daytona Beach, Palm Coast, and Ormond Beach can find out more about the 2018 Toyota Tacoma towing capacity with our in-depth towing review.

Powertrains

The Tacoma comes standard with a 2.7-liter 4-cylinder engine that produces 159 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque. This engine is a capable, all-around option that’s suitable for most drivers. The optional engine is a 3.5-liter V6 that produces 278 horsepower and 265 lb-ft of torque. This engine offers the Tacoma’s full potential with smooth, reliable power and thrust.

A 6-speed automatic transmission comes standard, but a 6-speed manual transmission is available. Four-wheel drive is available for every model, and the off-road oriented model comes with crawl control, an electronic locking rear differential, an off-road suspension, skid plates, and selectable drive modes. Properly equipped, the Tacoma can tow up to 6,800 pounds and carry up to 1,620 pounds in the bed, providing all the power you need for your adventures.

Safety Features

The Tacoma comes standard with a rearview camera and the Toyota Safety Sense™ suite. This bundle of advanced safety features includes Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Warning, Pedestrian Detection, and Automatic High Beams. Blind-Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, and Rear Parking Sensors are also available.

One of the biggest challenges with towing is maneuvering around, but the addition of advanced safety features makes that much easier and safer. With these features, you’ll have more visibility and awareness of the area around your vehicle, as well as alerts for nearby vehicles or obstructions, so you can prepare for maneuvering with an attached trailer. Forward Collision Warning also gives you more time to prepare for braking, which can be difficult with the full weight of a loaded trailer behind you.

Configurations and Features

The Tacoma is available in six trim levels, rear-wheel or 4-wheel drive, two cab configurations, and two bed sizes. The 4-seat Access cab and 5-seat Double cab pair with either a 5-foot or 6-foot bed. 

The lineup starts with a GoPro camera, USB port, Siri® Eyes Free hands-free system, and the Entune® App Suite infotainment system with a 6.1-inch touchscreen. Smartphone integration, satellite radio, and HD Radio™ are available as well, along with several off-road and capability upgrades.

Experience the 2018 Toyota Tacoma Towing Capacity

Whether you need a capable hauler for weekend camping trips, or you just like to know you have the towing capacity to tackle the occasional moving trailer or cargo carrier, the 2018 Toyota Tacoma towing capacity is more than enough.

Drivers in Daytona Beach, Palm Coast, and Ormond Beach can experience the 2018 Toyota Tacoma towing capacity when they visit Daytona Toyota. Call or stop by our dealership today to browse our inventory of 2018 Toyota Tacoma models and schedule your test drive!