Toyota Tacoma 2015–2023 car dimensions: 5392 mm long, 1910 mm wide and 1793 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,025 kg. Braked towing is 3,084 kg.
The cabin has a standard touchscreen display from launch, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto added as standard from 2020 models. Air conditioning is standard, while dual-zone automatic climate control is available on higher grades or V6 models. Cruise control is available via package on base grades and standard higher up. A reversing camera is standard. Parking sensors, blind spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert, automatic emergency braking via Pre-Collision System, and lane departure alert are available on select grades or as packages, with the full TSS-P suite standard across the lineup from 2018.
Double Cab models offer a choice of 5-ft or 6-ft composite bed with standard deck rail system and adjustable tie-downs for securing loads. The bed is durable sheet-molded composite that resists dents better than steel.
Maximum braked towing is 6800 lbs on properly equipped V6 2WD models with the tow package, which adds a Class IV hitch, coolers, upgraded alternator, wiring, and trailer sway control. Unbraked towing is limited to 1000 lbs. Payload reaches up to 1620 lbs depending on configuration.
TRD grades offer reinforced off-road suspension with Bilstein shocks and locking rear differential for work and trail use. The composite bed with power outlet option suits jobsite hauling.
The Double Cab cabin feels solid and functional with soft-touch materials plus metallic accents. It stays quiet thanks to a multi-layer acoustic windshield, sound-absorbing headliner, enhanced door seals and floor silencer pad. Fabric seats are standard on lower grades while higher ones get SofTex or leather with heated fronts. An available 10-way power driver seat includes lumbar support. Dual-zone automatic climate control is standard on V6 models. The 60/40 split rear seats offer under-seat storage and room for five.
EPA-estimated fuel economy up to 21 mpg combined on select 2WD automatic configs with 2.7L or 3.5L engines.
ToyotaCare covers normal factory-scheduled maintenance and roadside assistance for two years or 25,000 miles.
Star Safety System standard: VSC, TRAC, ABS, EBD, Brake Assist and Smart Stop Technology.
Toyota Safety Sense P standard from 2018: Pre-Collision with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert, Automatic High Beams and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control.
NHTSA overall 4-star rating on Double Cab models. IIHS Good in moderate overlap front, side and roof strength.
Fuel economy stays practical for a midsize truck. The 2.7-liter four-cylinder and 3.5-liter V6 both run on regular gasoline. EPA figures typically land between 18 and 21 mpg combined depending on drivetrain, transmission and tire choice. 4WD and off-road packages trade a few miles per gallon for capability.
Servicing follows Toyota’s schedule of oil and filter changes every 10,000 miles or 12 months under normal use with 0W-20 synthetic. Tire rotations come every 5,000 miles. Four-wheel-drive models need differential and transfer-case fluid checks or changes around 30,000 miles. ToyotaCare handles the first two years or 25,000 miles of scheduled service.
Safety starts with the Star Safety System on every truck. From the 2018 model year Toyota Safety Sense P is standard, adding automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-departure alert, automatic high beams and radar cruise control. The Double Cab carries multiple airbags including driver and passenger knee bags plus roll-sensing side curtains. NHTSA rates most examples four stars overall. IIHS awards Good scores in moderate-overlap front, side-impact and roof-strength tests.
Keeping the Tacoma is straightforward. The composite bed resists dents and rust. Regular fluid services and tire care let these trucks rack up high miles with strong resale value. Stick to the maintenance intervals and the truck remains ready for daily driving or trail work.
Length 5392 mm, Width 1910 mm, Height 1793 mm, Wheelbase 3236 mm (Tacoma 2015–2023)
Sources: manufacturer data, 2016 Toyota Tacoma Product Information PDF, Toyota Canada brochure.