TRD PreRunner 4X2
What the TRD PreRunner adds over the SR (+$6,590)
The TRD PreRunner adds 50 hp and 74 lb-ft of torque, larger all-terrain tires on forged alloy wheels, blind spot monitoring, automatic climate control, Smart Key with push-button start, LED fog lights, a 12.3-in. digital gauge cluster, and an 8-in. touchscreen. Trade-offs include losing 3 rear seats, dropping 230 lbs of payload capacity, and losing 2 mpg highway.
Pick the SR if: You need to carry five passengers or maximize payload capacity. · Pick the TRD PreRunner if: You want more power, all-terrain tires, and added tech features.
Written from the differences listed below only; no outside facts.
| Spec | SR | TRD PreRunner |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4365 lbs | 4200 lbs |
| Horsepower | 228 hp | 278 hp |
| Torque | 243 lb-ft | 317 lb-ft |
| MPG (combined) | 23 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 26 mpg | 24 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $32,245 | $38,835 |
| Overall height | 73.9 in | 74.6 in |
| Overall width | 76.9 in | 77.9 in |
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 2 |
| Payload capacity | 1690 lbs | 1460 lbs |
| Tire size | 245/70R17 | 265/70R17 |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 22.9 ft | 24.1 ft |
| Wheel material | steel | forged alloy |
Standard here, not on the base trim: "TACOMA" stamped easy lower and lift tailgate with damper, 12.3-in. digital meter with selectable gauge display screens and fuel economy, Driver Assist, vehicle/trip information, and warning messages, 17-in. TRD PreRunner alloy wheels with 265/70R17 all-terrain tires, 6-ft. Bed, 60/40 split, folding rear seat with Under-Seat Storage, 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., Auto-dimming day/night rearview mirror, Automatic climate control with air filtration and combined temperature settings for driver and front passenger, Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) * with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) *, Class-IV towing hitch receiver and wiring harness with 7-pin/4-pin connector *, Color-keyed rear bumper, Deck rail system with four adjustable tie-down cleats and four fixed cargo bed tie-down points, Fold-flat passenger seat, lockable rear storage panel with integrated pegboard, and lockable deep storage compartment, LED fog lights, Leather-trimmed manual tilt/telescopic steering wheel with phone, audio, display/infotainment, and Driver Assist controls, 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 | 74.6 in |
| Overall length | 213 in |
| Overall width | 77.9 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) | 20 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 24 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 18.2 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 39.7 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.8 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $38,835 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 2 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 58.3 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electronic Power Steering (EPS); power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 24.1 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 | 265/70R17 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.6 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4200 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4145 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5605 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1460 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
Infotainment1 std · 0 opt
- 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.
Convenience2 std · 1 opt
- "TACOMA" stamped easy lower and lift tailgate with damper
- Smart Key System on driver and front passenger doors with Push Button Start
- Digital Key * capability — Digital Key * enables smartphone to be used instead of a physical key (Remote Connect * subscription required.)optional
Climate1 std · 1 opt
- Automatic climate control with air filtration and combined temperature settings for driver and front passenger
- Dual zone automatic climate control with air filtration and individual temperature settings for driver and front passengeroptional
Seating1 std · 0 opt
- 60/40 split, folding rear seat with Under-Seat Storage
Interior5 std · 0 opt
- 12.3-in. digital meter with selectable gauge display screens and fuel economy, Driver Assist, vehicle/trip information, and warning messages
- Auto-dimming day/night rearview mirror
- Fold-flat passenger seat, lockable rear storage panel with integrated pegboard, and lockable deep storage compartment
- Leather-trimmed manual tilt/telescopic steering wheel with phone, audio, display/infotainment, and Driver Assist controls
- Electric Power Steering (EPS) and power-assisted rack-and-pinion with an Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
Exterior5 std · 2 opt
- 17-in. TRD PreRunner alloy wheels with 265/70R17 all-terrain 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
- Front and rear mudguardsoptional
Cargo3 std · 1 opt
- 6-ft. Bed
- 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
- 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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