Trailhunter 4X4
What the Trailhunter adds over the SR (+$31,205)
The Trailhunter adds a hybrid engine (323 hp, 465 lb-ft), 2.5-inch Old Man Emu shocks front and rear, 33-in Goodyear Territory R/T tires on forged alloy wheels, ARB steel bumper and bed bar, steel rock rails and underbody protection, heated/ventilated seats, moonroof, and Rigid Industries LED fog lights. Wheelbase grows 13.2 inches. The gap is $31,205.
Pick the SR if: You want a lower price and a simpler non-hybrid powertrain. · Pick the Trailhunter if: You want the hybrid engine, off-road suspension, and factory trail equipment.
Written from the differences listed below only; no outside facts.
| Spec | SR | Trailhunter |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake diameter | 320 mm | 340 mm |
| Rear brake diameter | 310 mm | 335 mm |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4365 lbs | 5410 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4145 lbs | 5030 lbs |
| Horsepower | 228 hp | 323 hp |
| Torque | 243 lb-ft | 465 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.4-liter 4-cylinder Turbocharged, Double Overhead Cam (DOHC) 16-Valve, D-4S Fuel Injection | 2.4-liter 4-cylinder Hybrid Turbocharged, Double Overhead Cam (DOHC) 16-Valve, D-4S Fuel Injection |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5605 lbs | 6835 lbs |
| MPG (city) | 20 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 26 mpg | 24 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $32,245 | $63,450 |
| Overall height | 73.9 in | 74.6 in |
| Overall width | 76.9 in | 77.9 in |
| Payload capacity | 1690 lbs | 1710 lbs |
| Front suspension type | Independent double-wishbone with stabilizer bar and twin-tube shocks | 2.5-inch Old Man Emu shocks with End Zone Control Technology and Standard Stabilizer with Disconnection Mechanism |
| Rear suspension type | Leaf spring with outboard-mounted twin-tube shocks | Multi-link with 2.5-inch Old Man Emu shocks with End Zone Control Technology |
| Tire size | 245/70R17 | 33-in. Goodyear Territory R/T |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 22.9 ft | 25.3 ft |
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | steel | forged alloy |
| Wheelbase | 131.9 in | 145.1 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: "TRD Pro" stamped power open-and-close tailgate with hands-free knee lift assist, integrated taillight bump switches, and jam protection, 18-in. black TRD Pro alloy wheels w/ 33 inch Goodyear® Territory®, 18-in. bronze-finished Trailhunter alloy wheels with 33 inch Goodyear® Territory®, ARB® modular bed utility bar with removable MOLLE panels, ARB® steel rear bumper and red rear recovery hooks, Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) * with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) *, Digital display auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass and HomeLink® * universal transceiver, Heated and ventilated front seats, Heated steering wheel, Heritage-inspired "TOYOTA" front grille with integrated light bar, High-clearance front bumper, High-clearance trail exhaust tip, Integrated bed scene lighting, LED headlights with Daytime Running Lights (DRL), auto on/off feature, sequential LED turn signal, backlight logos and manual leveling adjustment, Power tilt/slide moonroof with sliding sunshade, Qi Wireless Charging, Reinforced rocker protector, Rigid Industries® LED fog lights, Rigid Industries® white-and-amber-color switching LED fog lights, Smart Key System on driver and front passenger doors with Push Button Start, SofTex®-trimmed * seats; 8-way power-adjustable driver and front passenger seats with 4-way power-adjustable lumbar support, SofTex®-trimmed * seats; 8-way power-adjustable driver and front passenger seats with 4-way power-adjustable lumbar support, SofTex®-trimmed * seats; 8-way power-adjustable driver and front passenger seats with 4-way power-adjustable lumbar support, Steel rock rails, Steel underbody protection, including front skid plate, transfer case protector, fuel tank protector, and rear differential protector, TRD Pro SofTex®-trimmed IsoDynamic performance seats with contrast stitching and technical-camo-pattern inserts; 8-way power-adjustable driver and front passenger seats with 4-way power-adjustable lumbar support, TRD Pro aluminum front skid plate, with underbody transfer case and fuel tank protection, TRD Pro leather-trimmed manual tilt/telescopic steering wheel with TRD badge, red center stripe, and phone, audio, display/infotainment, and Driver Assist controls, TRD black performance exhaust
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 340 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 335 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Electronic |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 11.5 in |
| Overall height | 74.6 in |
| Overall length | 213 in |
| Overall width | 77.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 145.1 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 Hybrid Turbocharged, Double Overhead Cam (DOHC) 16-Valve, D-4S Fuel Injection |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 323 hp |
| Torque | 465 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 22 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 23 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 24 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) | $63,450 |
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) | 25.3 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | 2.5-inch Old Man Emu shocks with End Zone Control Technology and Standard Stabilizer with Disconnection Mechanism |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link with 2.5-inch Old Man Emu shocks with End Zone Control Technology |
Tires
| Tire size | 33-in. Goodyear Territory R/T |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.6 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 5410 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 5030 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6835 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1710 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety3 std · 0 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)
Infotainment1 std · 0 opt
- Qi Wireless Charging
Convenience2 std · 0 opt
- "TRD Pro" stamped power open-and-close tailgate with hands-free knee lift assist, integrated taillight bump switches, and jam protection
- Smart Key System on driver and front passenger doors with Push Button Start
Seating3 std · 0 opt
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- SofTex®-trimmed * seats; 8-way power-adjustable driver and front passenger seats with 4-way power-adjustable lumbar support
- TRD Pro SofTex®-trimmed IsoDynamic performance seats with contrast stitching and technical-camo-pattern inserts; 8-way power-adjustable driver and front passenger seats with 4-way power-adjustable lumbar support
Interior4 std · 0 opt
- Digital display auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass and HomeLink® * universal transceiver
- Heated steering wheel
- TRD Pro leather-trimmed manual tilt/telescopic steering wheel with TRD badge, red center stripe, and phone, audio, display/infotainment, and Driver Assist controls
- Electric Power Steering (EPS) and power-assisted rack-and-pinion with an Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
Exterior18 std · 1 opt
- Power tilt/slide moonroof with sliding sunshade
- 18-in. black TRD Pro alloy wheels w/ 33 inch Goodyear® Territory®
- 18-in. bronze-finished Trailhunter alloy wheels with 33 inch Goodyear® Territory®
- ARB® steel rear bumper and red rear recovery hooks
- Electric Power Steering (EPS) and power-assisted rack-and-pinion with an Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
- Heritage-inspired "TOYOTA" front grille with integrated light bar
- High-clearance front bumper
- High-clearance trail exhaust tip
- Integrated bed scene lighting
- LED headlights with Daytime Running Lights (DRL), auto on/off feature and manual leveling adjustment
- LED headlights with Daytime Running Lights (DRL), auto on/off feature, sequential LED turn signal, backlight logos and manual leveling adjustment
- Reinforced rocker protector
- Rigid Industries® LED fog lights
- Rigid Industries® white-and-amber-color switching LED fog lights
- Steel rock rails
- Steel underbody protection, including front skid plate, transfer case protector, fuel tank protector, and rear differential protector
- TRD Pro aluminum front skid plate, with underbody transfer case and fuel tank protection
- TRD black performance exhaust
- Front and rear mudguardsoptional
Cargo1 std · 0 opt
- ARB® modular bed utility bar with removable MOLLE panels
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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