SR5 4X2
What the SR5 adds over the SR (+$4,090)
The SR5 adds 50 hp, 74 lb-ft of torque, a higher GVWR, alloy wheels, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, a Class-IV hitch, coil spring rear suspension, a deck rail system, LED fog lights, Smart Key with push-button start, an auto-dimming mirror, and a color-keyed rear bumper. City fuel economy improves by 1 mpg. The gap is $4,090.
Pick the SR if: You want the lowest price and can add a hitch separately. · Pick the SR5 if: You need more power, a factory hitch, or blind spot monitoring.
Written from the differences listed below only; no outside facts.
| Spec | SR | SR5 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 228 hp | 278 hp |
| Torque | 243 lb-ft | 317 lb-ft |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5605 lbs | 6025 lbs |
| MPG (city) | 20 mpg | 21 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $32,245 | $36,335 |
| Overall height | 73.9 in | 74 in |
| Wheel material | steel | forged alloy |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 17-in. styled alloy wheels with 245/70R17 tires, Auto-dimming day/night rearview mirror, Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) * with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) *, Class-IV towing hitch receiver and wiring harness with 7-pin/4-pin connector *, Coil spring multi-link rear suspension, Color-keyed rear bumper, Deck rail system with four adjustable tie-down cleats and four fixed cargo bed tie-down points, LED fog lights, Smart Key System on driver and front passenger doors with Push Button Start
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 320 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 310 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Electronic |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 11 in |
| Overall height | 74 in |
| Overall length | 213 in |
| Overall width | 76.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 131.9 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2393 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.4-liter 4-cylinder Turbocharged, Double Overhead Cam (DOHC) 16-Valve, D-4S Fuel Injection |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 278 hp |
| Torque | 317 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 21 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 23 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 26 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 18.2 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 39.7 in |
| Third-row headroom | 38.4 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.8 in |
| Third-row legroom | 33.7 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $36,335 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 58.3 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 57.8 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electronic Power Steering (EPS); power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 22.9 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Independent double-wishbone with stabilizer bar and twin-tube shocks |
| Rear suspension type | Leaf spring with outboard-mounted twin-tube shocks |
Tires
| Tire size | 245/70R17 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.6 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4365 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4145 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6025 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1690 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 17 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety3 std · 1 opt
- Backup Guide Monitor
- Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) * with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) *
- Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 (TSS 3.0) – Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Road Sign Assist (RSA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Proactive Driving Assist (PDA)
- Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Brakingoptional
Infotainment0 std · 3 opt
- 8-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with 10 JBL® *speakers including JBL FLEX Portable Bluetooth Speaker, subwoofer and amplifier, wireless Apple CarPlay® * & Android Auto™ * compatible, SiriusXM® * with 3-month Platinum Plan trial subscription.optional
- 8-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with 4-speaker audio system, wireless Apple CarPlay® * & Android Auto™ * compatible, SiriusXM® * with 3-month Platinum Plan trial subscription.optional
- 8-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with 6-speaker audio system, wireless Apple CarPlay® * & Android Auto™ * compatible, SiriusXM® * with 3-month Platinum Plan trial subscription.optional
Convenience2 std · 2 opt
- "TACOMA" stamped easy lower and lift tailgate
- Smart Key System on driver and front passenger doors with Push Button Start
- "TACOMA" stamped easy lower and lift tailgate with damperoptional
- Digital Key * capability — Digital Key * enables smartphone to be used instead of a physical key (Remote Connect * subscription required.)optional
Climate0 std · 1 opt
- Automatic climate control with air filtration and combined temperature settings for driver and front passengeroptional
Seating0 std · 2 opt
- 60/40 split, folding rear seat with Under-Seat Storageoptional
- Fabric-trimmed seats; 6-way manually adjustable driver and front passenger seats with 2-way power adjustable lumbar support on drivers seat onlyoptional
Interior3 std · 2 opt
- Auto-dimming day/night rearview mirror
- Polyurethane manual tilt/telescopic steering wheel with phone, audio, display/infotainment, and Driver Assist controls
- Fold-flat passenger seat, lockable rear storage panel with integrated pegboard, and lockable deep storage compartmentoptional
- Leather-trimmed manual tilt/telescopic steering wheel with phone, audio, display/infotainment, and Driver Assist controlsoptional
- Electric Power Steering (EPS) and power-assisted rack-and-pinion with an Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
Exterior5 std · 3 opt
- 17-in. styled alloy wheels with 245/70R17 tires
- Color-keyed rear bumper
- Electric Power Steering (EPS) and power-assisted rack-and-pinion with an Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
- LED fog lights
- LED headlights with Daytime Running Lights (DRL), auto on/off feature and manual leveling adjustment
- LED Bed Lightingoptional
- Power slide rear window with privacy glassoptional
- Front and rear mudguardsoptional
Chassis2 std · 0 opt
- Coil spring multi-link rear suspension
- Leaf spring rear suspension
Cargo2 std · 3 opt
- Class-IV towing hitch receiver and wiring harness with 7-pin/4-pin connector *
- Deck rail system with four adjustable tie-down cleats and four fixed cargo bed tie-down points
- 5-ft. Bedoptional
- 6-ft. Bedoptional
- Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (TBC) *with Multi-Information Display (MID) screen and trailer brake type, gain and manual trailer brake output controls *optional
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 Tacoma. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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