The 2021 Toyota Tacoma is what we in the automotive business call a “workhorse,” in large part because of what it can do in terms of towing, hauling, and off-roading. There are several reasons to purchase this beloved Toyota pickup truck, but its performance capabilities are one of the more convincing reasons.
The following is a look at what this vehicle can do when pushed to its limits.
2021 Toyota Tacoma Towing Capabilities
We’ll cut to the chase: the 2021 Toyota Tacoma tops out at 6,800 lb of towing capacity for the TRD Sport trim, though other trims do good work, as well.
- TRD Sport (when properly equipped): 6,800 lb
- TRD Off-Road trim (when properly equipped): 6,700 lb
- SR, SR5, TRD Sport, and TRD Off-Road trims: 3,500 lb
2021 Toyota Tacoma Hauling Capabilities
In terms of payload capacity, the models shake out as follows:
- SR and SR5 trims: 1,685 lb
- TRD Sport trim: 1,525 lb
- TRD Off-Road trim: 1,395 lb
2021 Toyota Tacoma Off-Roading Capabilities
The 2021 Toyota Tacoma also is capable of doing some impressive off-road work. For this, we’ll focus on the TRD Off-Road trim, which includes the following features:
- 3.5-liter V6 (279 hp and 265 lb-ft of torque)
- Bilstein shocks
- Locking differentials
- Crawl control
- Off-road tires
Visit Hall Toyota Virginia Beach Today
If you are interested in a powerful Toyota pickup truck, head on down to your Toyota dealership serving Virginia Beach, VA to test drive the 2021 Toyota Tacoma. Not only does it offer impressive towing and hauling numbers, but it also can do its fair share of work on tougher terrains.This pickup is, as we said, a “workhorse,” and it’s numbers and features like these that prove it. Hall Toyota Virginia Beach looks forward to your visit!
