2025 Toyota Tacoma towing capacity
Max tow rating
6,500lb
- SR5 XtraCab 6' Bed AT RWD, 2.4L 4cyl.
- Base trim: 3,500 lb.
- Rank 17 of 20 trucks (2025).
Trailer check
Yes. 5,200 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 6,500 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 5,200 lb
- Margin
- 1,300 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 125% of 4,145 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 14-18 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 6,500 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 5,200 lb
- Hitch class at max
- III, up to 8,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 5,200 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Yes |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 5,200 lb |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 6,500 lb: SR5 XtraCab 6' Bed AT RWD, $36,220.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR5 XtraCab 6' Bed AT RWD | 2.4L 4cyl | RWD | 6,500 lb | 1,460 lb | 5,605 lb | 4,145 lb | $36,220 |
| XtraCab SR5 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | 4WD | 6,500 lb | 1,230 lb | 5,605 lb | 4,375 lb | $36,220 |
| XtraCab TRD PreRunner 2WD | 2.4L 4cyl | 2WD | 6,500 lb | 1,405 lb | 5,605 lb | 4,200 lb | $38,520 |
| TRD PreRunner XtraCab 6' Bed AT RWD | 2.4L 4cyl | RWD | 6,500 lb | 1,405 lb | 5,605 lb | 4,200 lb | $38,520 |
| 4WD SR5 XtraCab 6' Bed AT | 2.4L | 4WD | 6,500 lb | 1,230 lb | 5,605 lb | 4,375 lb | $39,420 |
| SR Double Cab RWD | 2.4L 4cyl | RWD | 6,400 lb | 1,290 lb | 5,775 lb | 4,485 lb | $33,790 |
| SR5 Double Cab RWD | 2.4L 4cyl | RWD | 6,400 lb | N/A | 5,775 lb | 4,265 lb to 4,718 lb | $37,290 |
| SR5 Double Cab 5' Bed AT RWD | 2.4L 4cyl | RWD | 6,400 lb | 1,510 lb | 5,775 lb | 4,265 lb | $37,290 |
| SR5 Double Cab 6' Bed AT RWD | 2.4L 4cyl | RWD | 6,400 lb | 1,605 lb | 5,970 lb | 4,365 lb | $37,790 |
| TRD Sport Double Cab RWD | 2.4L 4cyl | RWD | 6,400 lb | 1,445 lb | 5,775 lb | 4,330 lb | $39,800 |
| TRD Sport Double Cab 5' Bed AT RWD | 2.4L 4cyl | RWD | 6,400 lb | 1,445 lb | 5,775 lb | 4,330 lb | $39,800 |
| TRD Sport Double Cab 6' Bed AT RWD | 2.4L 4cyl | RWD | 6,400 lb | 1,680 lb | 6,025 lb | 4,345 lb | $40,300 |
| 4WD SR5 Double Cab 5' Bed AT | 2.4L | 4WD | 6,400 lb | 1,505 lb | 6,005 lb | 4,500 lb | $40,490 |
| 4WD SR5 Double Cab 6' Bed AT | 2.4L | 4WD | 6,400 lb | N/A | 6,005 lb | 4,374 lb to 4,718 lb | $40,990 |
| Double Cab TRD Off-Road 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | 4WD | 6,400 lb | 1,655 lb | 6,175 lb | 4,650 lb | $42,200 |
| 4WD TRD Sport Double Cab 5' Bed MT | 2.4L | 4WD | 6,400 lb | N/A | 6,175 lb | 4,374 lb to 4,718 lb | $42,200 |
| 4WD TRD Off Road Double Cab 5' Bed MT | 2.4L | 4WD | 6,400 lb | 1,525 lb | 6,175 lb | 4,650 lb | $42,200 |
| 4WD TRD Sport Double Cab 5' Bed AT | 2.4L | 4WD | 6,400 lb | 1,430 lb | 6,005 lb | 4,575 lb | $43,000 |
| 4WD TRD Sport Double Cab 6' Bed AT | 2.4L | 4WD | 6,400 lb | N/A | 6,300 lb | 4,374 lb to 4,718 lb | $43,500 |
| 4WD TRD Off Road Double Cab 6' Bed AT | 2.4L | 4WD | 6,400 lb | 1,655 lb | 6,305 lb | 4,650 lb | $43,800 |
| Double Cab SR 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | 4WD | 6,400 lb | 1,380 lb | 5,865 lb | 4,485 lb | $33,790 to $36,990 |
| Double Cab SR5 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | 4WD | 6,400 lb | 1,405 lb | N/A | 4,265 lb to 4,718 lb | $37,290 to $40,490 |
| Double Cab TRD Sport 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | 4WD | 6,400 lb | 1,700 lb | 6,030 lb | 4,330 lb | $39,800 to $42,200 |
| 4WD TRD Off Road Double Cab 5' Bed AT | 2.4L | 4WD | 6,300 lb | 1,610 lb | 6,240 lb | 4,630 lb | $43,300 |
| Double Cab Limited 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | 4WD | 6,300 lb | 1,590 lb | 6,305 lb | 4,715 lb | $52,955 |
| 4WD Limited Double Cab 5' Bed AT | 2.4L | 4WD | 6,300 lb | 1,590 lb | 6,305 lb | 4,715 lb | $52,955 |
| I Force Max Double Cab TRD Sport | 2.4L 4cyl | 4WD | 6,000 lb | N/A | 6,665 lb | 4,374 lb to 5,045 lb | $46,720 |
| I Force Max Double Cab TRD Off-Road | 2.4L 4cyl | 4WD | 6,000 lb | N/A | 6,735 lb | 4,374 lb to 5,030 lb | $47,020 |
| I Force Max Double Cab Limited | 2.4L 4cyl | 4WD | 6,000 lb | N/A | 6,780 lb | 4,374 lb to 5,170 lb | $56,280 |
| I Force Max Double Cab Trailhunter | 2.4L 4cyl | 4WD | 6,000 lb | N/A | 6,835 lb | 4,374 lb to 5,360 lb | $63,135 |
| I Force Max Double Cab TRD Pro | 2.4L 4cyl | 4WD | 6,000 lb | N/A | 6,780 lb | 4,374 lb to 5,100 lb | $64,135 |
| i-FORCE MAX Double Cab Limited 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | 4WD | 6,000 lb | 1,610 lb | 6,780 lb | 4,374 lb to 5,170 lb | N/A |
| i-FORCE MAX Double Cab TRD Pro 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | 4WD | 6,000 lb | 1,680 lb | 6,780 lb | 4,374 lb to 5,100 lb | N/A |
| i-FORCE MAX Double Cab TRD Sport 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | 4WD | 6,000 lb | 1,620 lb | 6,665 lb | 4,374 lb to 5,045 lb | N/A |
| i-FORCE MAX Double Cab TRD Off-Road 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | 4WD | 6,000 lb | 1,705 lb | 6,735 lb | 4,374 lb to 5,030 lb | N/A |
| i-FORCE MAX Double Cab Trailhunter 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | 4WD | 5,950 lb | 1,425 lb | 6,835 lb | 4,374 lb to 5,410 lb | N/A |
| SR XtraCab 6' Bed AT RWD | 2.4L 4cyl | RWD | 3,500 lb | 1,460 lb | 5,605 lb | 4,145 lb | $31,590 |
| XtraCab SR 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,230 lb | 5,605 lb | 4,375 lb | $31,590 |
| SR Double Cab 5' Bed AT RWD | 2.4L 4cyl | RWD | 3,500 lb | 1,495 lb | 5,775 lb | 4,280 lb | $33,790 |
| 4WD SR XtraCab 6' Bed AT | 2.4L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,230 lb | 5,605 lb | 4,375 lb | $34,790 |
| 4WD SR Double Cab 5' Bed AT | 2.4L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,500 lb | 6,005 lb | 4,505 lb | $36,990 |
| 4WD SR Double Cab 5' Bed MT | 2.4L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,380 lb | 5,865 lb | 4,485 lb | $36,990 |
No rating listed: 25 trims.
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2015: 6,500 lb to 6,400 lb.
- Changed in 2016: 6,400 lb to 6,800 lb.
- Changed in 2017: 6,800 lb to 6,500 lb.
- Changed in 2018: 6,500 lb to 6,800 lb.
- Changed in 2024: 6,800 lb to 6,500 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Tundra | 12,000 lb | SR5 Double Cab RWD | $45,960 |
| Chevrolet Colorado | 7,700 lb | 2WD Crew Cab WT | $31,900 |
| Ford Ranger | 7,500 lb | XL SuperCrew RWD | $33,350 |
| Nissan Frontier | 7,000 lb | King Cab 4x2 S | $32,050 |
| Toyota Tacoma (this car) | 6,500 lb | SR5 XtraCab 6' Bed AT RWD | $36,220 |
| Toyota 4Runner | 6,000 lb | Hybrid TRD Off Road 4WD | $52,490 |
| Honda Ridgeline | 5,000 lb | Sport AWD | $40,150 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
- What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
- What can tow 5,000 lb? 92 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree