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If you have searched Birmingham lots for a Tacoma i-FORCE MAX and come up short, you are not alone. Tuscaloosa Toyota stocks the hybrid Tacoma across more trims than most dealers within an hour of Birmingham, plus one of the deepest hybrid and EV lineups in the state. The drive down I-20/59 is shorter than the search.
Birmingham has plenty of Toyota dealers. What it does not have is a lot stocking the i-FORCE MAX hybrid across five different Tacoma trims. Tuscaloosa Toyota does, and it sits about 55 miles from downtown Birmingham on I-20/59 West.
Whether you start near UAB, Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, or out past Hoover, the route is the same interstate the whole way. I-20/59 West runs through Bessemer, past Vance, home to the Mercedes-Benz U.S. International plant, and drops you into Tuscaloosa in well under an hour for most drivers.
That drive time matters if you tow, haul, or drive for work. A hybrid Tacoma that saves fuel every week pays back the trip fast. One visit lets you sit in a Trailhunter, a TRD Off-Road with i-FORCE MAX, and a base SR side by side, something most single-lot searches near Birmingham cannot offer.
2026 Tacoma Trailhunter, i-FORCE MAX standard.
TRD Off-Road, i-FORCE MAX optional.
The i-FORCE MAX is Toyota's hybrid powertrain for the Tacoma. It pairs a 2.4-liter turbocharged engine with an electric motor for 326 hp and 465 lb-ft of torque, more torque than the standard gas engine delivers.
It is not offered on every trim. Trailhunter and TRD Pro come with i-FORCE MAX standard. TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, and Limited offer it as an upgrade over the standard i-FORCE 2.4T gas engine. SR, SR5, and TRD PreRunner stay gas-only.
That split confuses a lot of shoppers searching from Birmingham, because dealers who only carry one or two Tacoma trims cannot show you the difference in person. At Tuscaloosa Toyota, you can compare a gas TRD Off-Road against an i-FORCE MAX TRD Off-Road on the same lot the same day.
TRD Off-Road with i-FORCE MAX. Crawl Control and a locking rear differential handle weekend trips off I-20/59, while the hybrid torque helps with commute traffic and towing, at a lower starting point than Trailhunter or TRD Pro.
The Tacoma i-FORCE MAX is one piece of a bigger picture. Tuscaloosa Toyota carries one of the broadest hybrid and EV lineups in the region, which is the real reason Birmingham shoppers keep making the drive, even for models beyond the truck.
RAV4 Hybrid
Camry Hybrid
Highlander Hybrid
Sequoia
Tacoma i-FORCE MAX and Tundra i-FORCE MAX, both hybrid.
RAV4 Hybrid, Highlander Hybrid, Grand Highlander Hybrid, 4Runner i-FORCE MAX, Sequoia, and the bZ electric SUV.
Camry Hybrid, Corolla Hybrid, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Crown, Crown Signia, and Prius.
Sienna, hybrid across the lineup.
Most Toyota stores within an hour of Birmingham stock a hybrid RAV4 or a Prius and stop there. Ours covers trucks, SUVs, cars, and a minivan, all hybrid or electric, on one lot. If you are cross-shopping a Tacoma i-FORCE MAX against a hybrid RAV4 for the family, you can drive both home the same trip. See the full breakdown on our Hybrid Model Comparison Guide or browse the Hybrid Hub.
A one-hour drive only makes sense if the lot at the other end has what the closer ones do not. For Tacoma i-FORCE MAX shoppers, that is the point. A dealer with one or two hybrid Tacomas on the ground cannot let you compare Trailhunter's Old Man Emu shocks against a TRD Off-Road's Crawl Control in person.
Tuscaloosa Toyota keeps inventory across the i-FORCE MAX-standard trims and the optional ones, plus the rest of the hybrid and EV lineup covered above. That depth is also why the store shows up when Birmingham buyers search for hybrid trucks near them, the selection itself is the differentiator, not just the ZIP code.
Lifetime warranty terms also apply to most used vehicle purchases here. Confirm current terms with our sales team when you visit, since exact coverage can vary by vehicle.
Tacoma Limited interior, i-FORCE MAX optional.
All eight 2026 Tacoma trims, with i-FORCE MAX availability and starting MSRP. TRD Off-Road is marked as the pick for most Birmingham buyers weighing hybrid power against price.
| Trim | Starting MSRP | i-FORCE MAX | Buyer Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
 SR |
$32,145 | Not available | Budget-focused buyers who want a new Tacoma without the hybrid upcharge. |
 SR5 |
$36,335 | Not available | Everyday drivers who want alloy wheels and blind-spot monitoring standard. |
 TRD PreRunner |
$38,835 | Not available | Off-road styling on RWD, for buyers who want the look without 4WD. |
 TRD Sport |
$40,115 | Optional | Sport-styled buyers who want the choice to add i-FORCE MAX later. |
 TRD Off-RoadRecommended |
$42,515 | Optional | Locking rear diff and Crawl Control, with i-FORCE MAX torque for towing and commuting. |
 Limited |
$53,270 | Optional | Leather seating and a 14-inch touchscreen, with i-FORCE MAX for daily hybrid driving. |
 Trailhunter |
$65,395 | Standard | Overlanding builds with Old Man Emu shocks and i-FORCE MAX built in. |
 TRD Pro |
$66,395 | Standard | Top of the lineup, Fox shocks and i-FORCE MAX standard. |
Starting MSRP figures are manufacturer's suggested retail price, current as of June 2026 and subject to change. Excludes tax, title, license, and dealer documentation fees. Confirm current pricing and availability with Tuscaloosa Toyota. See Toyota's official 2026 Tacoma i-FORCE MAX pressroom page for full specifications.
Set your GPS for Skyland Boulevard East and take I-20/59 West the whole way. Our sales team can pull the i-FORCE MAX trims you want to see before you arrive if you call ahead.
| Address | 3325 Skyland Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 |
| Sales Phone | (205) 553-3325 |
| Sales Hours | Mon-Fri 9 AM-6 PM, Sat 9 AM-5:30 PM, Sun Closed |
| Service Hours | Mon-Fri 7 AM-6 PM |
| Directions | Hours and Directions |
Tuscaloosa Toyota sits about 55 miles from downtown Birmingham, a straight shot down I-20/59 West. Most Birmingham shoppers make the drive in under an hour, and our sales team schedules test drives around your commute.
For hybrid truck shoppers, yes. Many Birmingham-area Toyota lots carry the gas-only Tacoma and stock the i-FORCE MAX hybrid sparingly, if at all. Tuscaloosa Toyota keeps i-FORCE MAX inventory across Trailhunter, TRD Pro, and the optional trims, so you can compare hybrid Tacomas side by side in one visit.
Trailhunter and TRD Pro ship with the i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain standard. TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, and Limited offer it as an option over the standard i-FORCE 2.4T gas engine. SR, SR5, and TRD PreRunner are gas-only.
Yes, the i-FORCE MAX hybrid carries a higher starting MSRP than the standard i-FORCE 2.4T gas engine on the trims where it is optional. Ask our sales team for current pricing on both powertrains for any 2026 Tacoma trim.
Our lineup includes the RAV4 Hybrid, Camry Hybrid, Corolla Hybrid, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander Hybrid, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Crown, Crown Signia, Prius, Sequoia, Sienna, the bZ electric SUV, and i-FORCE MAX hybrid power on the 4Runner and Tundra alongside the Tacoma.
The i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain tows up to 6,000 lbs, properly equipped. The gas-only i-FORCE 2.4T tows more in certain configurations, so tell us your towing needs and we will match you to the right trim and powertrain.
Yes. Call our sales team at (205) 553-3325 before you leave Birmingham and we will have the i-FORCE MAX trims you want to compare pulled up front and ready when you arrive.
See the Tacoma i-FORCE MAX lineup, plus the rest of our hybrid and EV inventory, in person at Tuscaloosa Toyota. Call ahead and we will have your trims pulled up front.
