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The 2026 Toyota Tacoma SR5 and TRD PreRunner tow the most in the lineup at 6,500 lbs, and they do it with the standard gas engine, not the i-FORCE MAX hybrid.
Every 2026 Tacoma trim, with the tow number for each available powertrain. Ratings assume the truck is properly equipped with the available tow package. See real-time Tacoma inventory to check what Tuscaloosa Toyota has on the lot right now.
| Trim | Drivetrain | Powertrain | Max Tow Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR | RWD / 4WD | i-FORCE 2.4L gas, 8-speed automatic | 3,500 lbs | Base configuration |
| SR | 4WD | i-FORCE 2.4L gas, 6-speed manual | 6,400 lbs | Manual transmission only, 5-ft bed Double Cab |
| SR5 | RWD / 4WD | i-FORCE 2.4L gas | 6,500 lbsHighest | Highest in the lineup with the available tow package, 6-ft bed XtraCab |
| TRD PreRunner | RWD | i-FORCE 2.4L gas | 6,500 lbsHighest | Ties SR5 for the top rating, properly equipped |
| TRD Sport | RWD / 4WD | i-FORCE 2.4L gas | 6,400 lbs | Gas engine is standard on this trim |
| TRD Sport | 4WD | i-FORCE MAX hybrid | 6,000 lbs | i-FORCE MAX is an optional upgrade |
| TRD Off-Road | 4WD | i-FORCE 2.4L gas | 6,400 lbs | Gas engine is standard on this trim |
| TRD Off-Road | 4WD | i-FORCE MAX hybrid | 6,000 lbs | i-FORCE MAX is an optional upgrade |
| Limited | RWD / 4WD | i-FORCE 2.4L gas | 6,300 lbs | Gas engine is standard on this trim |
| Limited | 4WD | i-FORCE MAX hybrid | 6,000 lbs | i-FORCE MAX is an optional upgrade |
| Trailhunter | 4WD | i-FORCE MAX hybrid | 6,000 lbs | Hybrid is standard, not optional, on this trim |
| TRD Pro | 4WD | i-FORCE MAX hybrid | 6,000 lbs | Hybrid is standard, not optional, on this trim |
Figures reflect maximum tow ratings for properly equipped trucks in the listed configuration. Ask the Tuscaloosa Toyota sales team to confirm the exact tow rating for a specific build before hauling a trailer close to the max.
The i-FORCE MAX hybrid makes more torque than the gas-only i-FORCE engine, 465 lb-ft against 317 lb-ft on SR5 and above. More torque usually means more towing. Not here. The hybrid's battery pack and electric motor add weight the truck carries everywhere it goes, and that weight comes straight out of the gross combined weight rating Toyota uses to set the tow number. The result: every i-FORCE MAX trim, from TRD Sport up through Trailhunter and TRD Pro, tops out at 6,000 lbs.
Hitting 6,500 lbs on an SR5 or TRD PreRunner means the truck needs to be properly equipped. That means the available tow package, a Class IV hitch, an engine oil cooler, and factory trailer-brake wiring. A bare SR5 off the lot without the package will not hit the full number. Ask the Tuscaloosa Toyota sales team to confirm the build sheet before you sign for anything you plan to tow with.
That distinction matters around Tuscaloosa. A lot of Tacoma buyers here are hauling a boat down to Lake Tuscaloosa or the Black Warrior River on a Saturday morning, not crawling rocks. For that job, the extra 500 lbs on an SR5 can be the difference between towing a mid-size bass boat comfortably and maxing out the rating. Buyers heading the other direction, toward Bankhead National Forest with a camper or UTV trailer, often value the TRD Off-Road's or Trailhunter's 4WD hardware more than the last few hundred pounds of capacity.
If towing capacity is the only number that matters, the SR5 or TRD PreRunner wins. If low-speed torque, standard 4WD, and trail hardware matter more than the extra 500 lbs, the i-FORCE MAX trims still tow enough for most boats and campers. Browse the 2026 Tacoma i-FORCE MAX lineup to compare Trailhunter and TRD Pro in person, or value your current trade before you upgrade.
Ratings sourced from Toyota's official 2026 Tacoma specs page and trim comparison tool. Confirm exact towing figures for a specific build with the Tuscaloosa Toyota sales team before hauling anything close to the max rating.
The SR5 and TRD PreRunner tie for the highest tow rating in the 2026 Tacoma lineup at 6,500 lbs, both running the standard gas i-FORCE 2.4L engine with the available tow package.
The i-FORCE MAX hybrid adds a battery pack and electric motor that increase the truck's curb weight. That extra weight cuts into the gross combined weight rating, which caps every i-FORCE MAX trim at 6,000 lbs even though it makes more torque than the gas engine.
Both trims come standard with the i-FORCE MAX hybrid and are rated to tow up to 6,000 lbs, which covers most travel trailers, boats, and side-by-side trailers.
Yes. Every tow rating in this table assumes the truck is properly equipped, which means the available tow package with a Class IV hitch, engine oil cooler, and trailer-brake wiring.
No. The base SR with the standard 8-speed automatic tops out at 3,500 lbs. The SR only reaches 6,400 lbs with the available 6-speed manual transmission, 4WD, and 5-ft bed Double Cab, still short of the SR5's 6,500-lb rating.
Step up to the 2026 Toyota Tundra, which tows significantly more than any Tacoma trim. Ask the Tuscaloosa Toyota sales team which Tundra configuration fits your trailer weight.
