2023 Toyota Tacoma Towing Capacity

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Need a tough pickup truck that you can count on for all of your jobs around Portland? Consider the 2023 Toyota Tacoma that can haul up to 6,800 pounds with the proper equipment! There’s also a new Tacoma tow package that is supported by several strong engine options available throughout the lineup, as well as other performance and safety features designed to support your next towing job. See how you can handle all towing with a new Tacoma below! 

How Much Can a Toyota Tacoma Tow? 

While the Tacoma can tow up to 6,800 pounds with the proper trailer hitch, its towing power will be lowered to a conservative towing capacity of 3,500 pounds across all trim levels. Whether you’re keeping things light or need the extra support to tackle a huge haul in South Portland, this truck can tow it all, such as small campers, boats, dirt bikes, and more. Take a look at the Toyota Tacoma towing capacity breakdown in its base trim level: 

Tacoma SR Towing Capacity

• 4×2 Access Cab w/ 4-Cylinder Engine 6-Speed Automatic Transmission & 6-feet Bed – 3,500 pounds 
• 4×2 Access Cab w/ V6 Engine 6-Speed Automatic Transmission & 6-feet Bed – 6,800 pounds 
• 4×2 Double Cab w/ 4-Cylinder Engine 6-Speed Automatic Transmission & 5-feet Bed – 3,500 pounds
• 4×4 Access Cab w/ 4-Cylinder Engine 6-Speed Automatic Transmission & 6-feet Bed – 3,500 pounds
• 4×4 Access Cab w/ V6 Engine 6-Speed Automatic Transmission & 6-feet Bed – 6,500 pounds

Searching for the maximum capacity or an amount close to it? Then, you would go for the V6 engine. Besides the engine option, you will also want to keep in mind that the cab style and bed size also has an effect on the overall towing power. 

Toyota Tacoma Tow Package

With the Toyota Tacoma tow package, there is a variety of features to help you reach the 6,800-pound towing capacity and pull your cargo safely through Scarborough. When you purchase the Toyota Taccoma tow package, you’ll receive: 

• A class IV receiver hitch with trailer wiring,
• A 4/7-pin connector that sits cleanly inside the three-piece bumper,
• Transmission cooler,
• Engine oil cooler,
• 130-amp alternator,
• Heavy-duty battery, and 
• Trailer-Sway Control. 

Toyota Tacoma Performance Features

Whether you tow day in and day out on your job in Portland or you’re new to it all, you can count on the Tacoma as it’s packed with features to keep you safe and confident on the road. Here are some of the performance features you will find: 

• Standard six-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i)
• Variable-assist power rack-and-pinion steering
• Hill Start Assist Control
• Toyota Safety Sense ™
• Coil-spring double-wishbone front suspension
• Sport-tuned suspension (TRD Off-Road Sport)
• Tuned suspension with Bilstein® shocks (TRD Off-Road)
• Electronically controlled locking rear differential (TRD Off-Road)

Toyota Tacoma Engines

When shopping for a truck, towing capacity is important, but so are other factors like horsepower and torque. Explore the specs for the different Tacoma engine options below along with the Toyota Tacoma towing capacity before making your decision: 

2.7L DOHC 4-cylinder engine 

• 159 horsepower 
• 180 lb-ft of torque

3.5L V6 Direct-Injection Atkinson Cycle engine 

• 278 horsepower 
• 265 lb-ft of torque 

3.5L V6 DOHC Direct-Injection Atkinson Cycle engine 

• 278 horsepower 
• 265 lb-ft of torque

Haul Like No Big Deal in Saco with a New Tacoma  

The next time you tow in South Portland with a Tacoma, you won’t even have to break a sweat. Whether you’re opting for the Toyota Tacoma tow package or not, shop for your new pickup truck from Ira Toyota Saco today! Reach out to us if you have any questions!