2027 Toyota Tacoma: What Changed, What Stayed, and What to Know

Toyota's best-selling midsize pickup carries into 2027 with a new TRD Pro color, and Kunes Toyota stores in Illinois can walk you through every grade.

The 2027 Toyota Tacoma is a carryover year for the fourth-generation truck that launched for 2024. The one change Toyota has confirmed is a new Honeycomb paint color for the TRD Pro, announced on July 28, 2026. Everything else (the turbocharged 2.4L engines, the i-FORCE MAX hybrid, the eight grades, and the XtraCab and Double Cab bodies) carries over. (The details below reflect what Toyota had published as of mid-October 2026; ask us to confirm the details on any specific Tacoma.) Here is what changed, what carried over, and how the grades compare.

The headline change is color. Honeycomb, a golden-yellow finish, joins the TRD Pro palette for 2027 and is shared with the 2027 Tundra and Sequoia TRD Pro (the 4Runner TRD Pro gets a close cousin called Hot Honey). Toyota introduces a new TRD Pro color each year, and the 2026 color was Wave Maker blue.

Toyota has not published 2027 Tacoma pricing or an on-sale date, and it has said fuller details for its 2027 trucks will follow closer to the start of production this fall.

The 2027 Tacoma keeps the formula that made the fourth generation a hit. Every Tacoma uses a turbocharged 2.4L four-cylinder, rated at 228 horsepower in the SR and 278 horsepower in most other gas grades, with an eight-speed automatic. The i-FORCE MAX hybrid makes 326 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque and is standard on the Trailhunter and TRD Pro. A six-speed manual is still available on select gas grades, which is a rarity in the midsize truck segment. The body choices remain the XtraCab and the Double Cab, with 5-foot or 6-foot beds depending on the grade.

The 2027 Tacoma comes in eight grades: SR, SR5, TRD PreRunner, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, Limited, Trailhunter, and TRD Pro. The SR is the work-ready entry point, the SR5 is the volume seller, the TRD PreRunner adds sporty rear-wheel-drive styling, the TRD Sport leans toward the road, and the TRD Off-Road leans toward the trail. The Limited is the luxury grade, and the Trailhunter and TRD Pro are the factory off-road specialists.

Toyota has not announced 2027 prices. Ask us for the current price on any Tacoma on our lots. Starting prices do not include options, packages, or the destination charge.

The gas Tacoma's 2.4L turbo makes 228 horsepower in the SR and 278 horsepower in most other grades. The i-FORCE MAX hybrid adds an electric motor between the engine and transmission for 326 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque, and every hybrid comes with four-wheel drive. Toyota's EPA estimates for the current Tacoma run from about 21 mpg city and 26 highway for an SR5 to 22 city and 24 highway for hybrids such as the Trailhunter, and 23 city and 24 highway for the Limited i-FORCE MAX. The hybrid is more of a power and towing upgrade than a fuel-saving one.

The XtraCab is a two-door cab that comes with a 6-foot bed, and the four-door Double Cab is offered with a 5-foot or 6-foot bed depending on the grade. The Double Cab with the 5-foot bed is the better fit for families and daily driving, while the 6-foot bed suits shoppers who haul longer loads.

Tow ratings vary with the build, and the i-FORCE MAX hybrid models are rated at up to about 6,000 lbs. Ground clearance starts at 10 inches and climbs to about 10.7 inches on most grades, and the Trailhunter and TRD Pro reach about 11.2 to 11.5 inches. The TRD Off-Road adds Bilstein shocks, an available electronically locking rear differential, and Crawl Control, and an available Stabilizer Disconnect Mechanism boosts front-wheel articulation on the trail.

The Trailhunter is Toyota's factory overland build, developed with ARB. It comes with the i-FORCE MAX hybrid, Old Man Emu 2.5-inch forged monotube shocks, a high-mount air intake, a high-clearance front bumper, rock rails, and an ARB steel rear bumper with recovery hooks. The TRD Pro is built for fast desert running, with FOX internal-bypass shocks, IsoDynamic performance seats, 33-inch tires, and the hybrid powertrain. For 2027, the TRD Pro adds the Honeycomb color.

Inside, the Tacoma starts with an 8-inch touchscreen, and a larger 14-inch screen and upgraded JBL audio are available on the upper grades. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are available, and Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 comes standard. Hybrid models offer a 2,400-watt power supply with outlets in the cab and bed, which is handy for tools, camping, and tailgating.

The Tacoma has long been the most popular midsize pickup in America, and reviewers credit Toyota's reputation for reliability and resale value along with a ride that feels more like an SUV than an old-school truck. A coil-spring rear suspension on Double Cab models smooths out the ride on the highway, and the wide choice of grades means there is a Tacoma for a job site, a commute, or a camping trip.

Choose the SR or SR5 for work and daily driving, the TRD Sport if you want a more athletic on-road feel with available hybrid power, and the TRD Off-Road for trail value. Choose the Limited for comfort and technology, and the Trailhunter or TRD Pro for serious off-road driving and overlanding.

Toyota has not announced an on-sale date for the 2027 Tacoma. Ask our team about availability.

No. It is a carryover year for the fourth-generation Tacoma that launched for 2024, with a new Honeycomb color on the TRD Pro.

Toyota has confirmed a new Honeycomb paint color for the TRD Pro. It has not announced other changes.

Yes. The i-FORCE MAX hybrid makes 326 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque. It is standard on the Trailhunter and TRD Pro and available on the TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, and Limited.

The gas engine makes 228 horsepower in the SR and 278 horsepower in most other grades, and the i-FORCE MAX hybrid makes 326.

Hybrid models are rated at up to about 6,000 lbs. Ratings vary by build, so ask us about the Tacoma you want.

Toyota has not announced 2027 pricing yet, so ask us for the current price on the grade you want.

Yes. A six-speed manual remains available on select gas grades.

It is Toyota's factory overland grade, with the hybrid powertrain, Old Man Emu shocks, a high-mount air intake, rock rails, and an ARB rear bumper.

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