TRD Sport 4X2
What the TRD Sport adds over the SR (+$7,870)
The $7,870 premium buys a more powerful engine (278 hp / 317 lb-ft vs 228 hp / 243 lb-ft), a longer wheelbase, coil-spring rear suspension, larger brakes, 18-in forged alloy wheels, a 14-in touchscreen with JBL audio, head-up display, blind spot monitor, hands-free tailgate, 2400W bed power outlet, dual-zone climate control, and a higher GVWR. Fuel economy drops 1–2 mpg.
Pick the SR if: You want lower cost and acceptable fuel economy and don't need the extra power or features. · Pick the TRD Sport if: You want more power, a longer bed, coil rear suspension, and the added tech and safety features.
Written from the differences listed below only; no outside facts.
| Spec | SR | TRD Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake diameter | 320 mm | 340 mm |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4145 lbs | 4265 lbs |
| Horsepower | 228 hp | 278 hp |
| Torque | 243 lb-ft | 317 lb-ft |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5605 lbs | 6025 lbs |
| MPG (combined) | 23 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 26 mpg | 24 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $32,245 | $40,115 |
| Overall height | 73.9 in | 74.7 in |
| Overall width | 76.9 in | 77.9 in |
| Rear suspension type | Leaf spring with outboard-mounted twin-tube shocks | Multi-link with coil springs and outboard-mounted twin-tube shocks |
| Tire size | 245/70R17 | 265/65R18 |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 22.9 ft | 22.2 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: "TACOMA" stamped power open and close tailgate with hands-free knee lift assist, integrated taillight bump switches, and jam protection, 12.3-in. digital meter with selectable gauge display screens and fuel economy, Driver Assist, vehicle/trip information, and warning messages, 14-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., 2400W/120V bed-mounted AC power supply, 3D Multi-Terrain Monitor (MTM) with selectable front, side and rear views, 5-ft. Bed, Bed Storage Box, Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) * with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) *, Coil spring multi-link rear suspension, Deck rail system with four adjustable tie-down cleats and four fixed cargo bed tie-down points, Digital Key * capability — Digital Key * enables smartphone to be used instead of a physical key (Remote Connect * subscription required.), Dual zone automatic climate control with air filtration and individual temperature settings for driver and front passenger, Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking, Head-Up Display (HUD), Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (TBC) *with Multi-Information Display (MID) screen and trailer brake type, gain and manual trailer brake output controls *, LED Bed Lighting, LED headlights with Daytime Running Lights (DRL), auto on/off feature, sequential LED turn signal, backlight logos and manual leveling adjustment, Leather-trimmed manual tilt/telescopic steering wheel with phone, audio, display/infotainment, and Driver Assist controls, Power slide rear window with privacy glass, Pre-Wired DC Power Auxiliary Switches, Smart Key System on driver and front passenger doors with Push Button Start, Stabilizer Disconnect Mechanism (SDM)
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 340 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 | 74.7 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 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 |
| Third-row headroom | 38.4 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.8 in |
| Third-row legroom | 33.7 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $40,115 |
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) | 22.2 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Independent double-wishbone with stabilizer bar and twin-tube shocks |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link with coil springs and outboard-mounted twin-tube shocks |
Tires
| Tire size | 265/65R18 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.6 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4365 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4265 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6025 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1690 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety5 std · 0 opt
- 3D Multi-Terrain Monitor (MTM) with selectable front, side and rear views
- Backup Guide Monitor
- Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) * with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) *
- Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking
- 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 · 1 opt
- 14-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.
- Qi Wireless Chargingoptional
Convenience5 std · 2 opt
- "TACOMA" stamped power open and close tailgate with hands-free knee lift assist, integrated taillight bump switches, and jam protection
- 2400W/120V bed-mounted AC power supply
- Digital Key * capability — Digital Key * enables smartphone to be used instead of a physical key (Remote Connect * subscription required.)
- Pre-Wired DC Power Auxiliary Switches
- Smart Key System on driver and front passenger doors with Push Button Start
- 400W/120V * AC power supply in cabin and deckoptional
- Integrated High-output Air Compressoroptional
Climate1 std · 0 opt
- Dual zone automatic climate control with air filtration and individual temperature settings for driver and front passenger
Seating0 std · 3 opt
- Heated and ventilated front seatsoptional
- SofTex®-trimmed * seats; 8-way power-adjustable driver and front passenger seats with 4-way power-adjustable lumbar supportoptional
- 60/40 split, folding rear seat with Under-Seat Storageoptional
Interior4 std · 1 opt
- Digital rearview mirror with HomeLink® * universal transceiveroptional
- 12.3-in. digital meter with selectable gauge display screens and fuel economy, Driver Assist, vehicle/trip information, and warning messages
- Head-Up Display (HUD)
- 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
- Power tilt/slide moonroof with sliding sunshadeoptional
- Electric Power Steering (EPS) and power-assisted rack-and-pinion with an Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
- LED Bed 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
- Power slide rear window with privacy glass
- Front and rear mudguardsoptional
Chassis2 std · 0 opt
- Coil spring multi-link rear suspension
- Stabilizer Disconnect Mechanism (SDM)
Cargo4 std · 0 opt
- 5-ft. Bed
- Bed Storage Box
- 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 *
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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