Other choices include an extended cab (Access Cab) configuration with a 6.1-foot bed or a crew cab (Double Cab) with a 5- or 6.1-foot bed. Rear-wheel drive is standard on most trims, with part-time four-wheel drive (with a low-range transfer case) an option.
SR
The SR is the work truck of the bunch and kicks things off with:
- 16-inch steel wheels
- Sliding rear window
- Power-adjustable and heated side mirrors
- Tough composite bed that needs no bedliner
- Movable bed cleats
- Locking/unlocking vehicle remote (V6 only; can be added to four-cylinder models via Convenience package)
- Cloth seats
- Dual-zone automatic climate control (V6 only)
- 7-inch touchscreen
- Six-speaker audio system
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Satellite radio
- Three USB ports
- Wi-Fi hotspot
The base Tacoma also comes with a suite of driving aids that include:
- Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
- Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
- Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Toyota and the car in front)
SR5
The SR5 will be a little more palatable for most non-commercial buyers. Among its upgrades are:
- 16-inch alloy wheels (V6 only)
- Chrome exterior trim
- Keyless entry and ignition (V6 only)
- Power-sliding rear window (V6 Double Cab only)
- Power-adjustable driver's seat (V6 only)
- Auto-dimming mirror (V6 only)
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- 8-inch touchscreen
The Tacoma SR5 is available with a number of option packages, including:
- Dynamic Navigation package (V6 only)
- Navigation system
- Rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind the vehicle when parking)
- Technology package (V6 only)
- Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)
- Trail Edition (V6 Double Cab only)
- Bronze-colored wheels with all-terrain tires
- 1.1-inch front and 0.5-inch rear suspension lift
- Heritage-style front grille with bronze lettering
- Black exterior badging
- Unique seat trim
- All-weather floor mats
- 120-volt outlet in bed
- Locking storage bins in bed
- SX package (V6 Access and Double Cab only)
- Black wheels, fenders and other trim elements
- Chrome package (Double Cab with 5-foot bed only)
- 18-inch polished wheels and exterior trim elements
TRD Sport
The TRD Sport is the mildest of the off-road Tacomas. Because it's powered by the V6, all non-optional features listed above designated "V6 only" are standard here. On top of the SR5 features, it adds:
- 17-inch wheels
- Sport suspension
- Hood scoop
- Heated mirrors
- Body-colored fender flares and rear bumper
- 120-volt outlet in bed
- Keyless entry and ignition (automatic transmission only)
- Power-sliding rear window (Double Cab only)
- Wireless charging pad
A number of packages and stand-alone options are available for the TRD Sport, and many can be mixed and matched with one another. In a nutshell, these include:
- Technology package
- Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert
- Rear parking sensors
- Premium Audio and Dynamic Navigation package
- Navigation system
- JBL premium audio system
- Premium Sport package
- Sunroof
- Heated front seats
- Leather upholstery
- Advanced Technology package
- 360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Tacoma and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
- LED headlights
TRD Off-Road
The TRD Off-Road is equipped similarly to the TRD Sport but adds genuine off-road performance bits. Upgrades include:
- 16-inch wheels
- Removes the Sport's hood scoop
- Chrome rear bumper
- Textured black fender flares
- Removes front airdam
- Lockable rear differential
- Bilstein shock absorbers
- Advanced off-road traction control system with multiple terrain settings and rock crawl (4WD only)
The TRD Off-Road's option packages are generally the same as those for the TRD Sport. The available Multi-Terrain monitor adds front and sideview cameras for fine-tuning the Tacoma's position off-road.
Limited
The Tacoma Limited primarily adds luxury features. It includes most of the TRD Sport's equipment, minus the sport suspension and hood scoop. Also added are:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- LED headlights
- Silver grille
- Sunroof
- Power-adjustable driver's seat
- Leather upholstery
- 8-inch touchscreen
- JBL audio system
- Navigation system
- Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Rear parking sensors
- 360-degree camera system (Double Cab only)
The only notable package here is the Nightshade Special Edition package. It adds:
- Black-painted wheels
- Black exterior styling elements, including mirror caps and door handles
TRD Pro
The TRD Pro is the range-topping Tacoma and gains serious off-road hardware. On top of TRD Off-Road equipment, the TRD Pro adds:
- 16-inch black-painted TRD wheels with all-terrain tires
- Increased approach, breakover and departure angles
- Off-road-oriented suspension with Fox shock absorbers
- LED headlights
- Heritage-style grille with black lettering
- Hood scoop
- Thicker front skid plate
- Upgraded exhaust
- Multi-Terrain Monitor (an off-road camera system)
- Sunroof
- Unique leather upholstery
- JBL audio system
- Navigation system
- Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert
- Rear parking sensors