Do you enjoy biking or boating on the weekends? Do you dream of road-tripping around Washington’s national parks? Is towing heavy loads part of your everyday work duties? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the vehicle’s towing capacity will be an important consideration when you buy your next set of wheels. Look no further than the 2025 Toyota Tacoma, a quality midsize pickup with ample towing capacity.
The Latest Model — Features and Enhancements
The 2025 Toyota Tacoma is a versatile midsize vehicle, offering a wide range of trims and both gas and hybrid powertrains to suit all tastes and budgets. Each trim has an infotainment screen that syncs wirelessly with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Toyota equips these trucks with its Safety Sense driver-assistance system to keep you, your loved ones, and other road users safe.
Toyota introduced a new-generation Tacoma last year, so there are no major changes. However, there are some exciting revisions. All trim levels have front tow hooks to safely assist other vehicles stuck in deep mud or snow. The power of its auxiliary switches has been boosted from 30 to 95 amps, and they’re available on all trims for enhanced performance of aftermarket accessories. You now have the option of Terra exterior paint on all the TRD models.
Understanding Towing Capacity and How To Measure It
A vehicle’s towing capacity is the maximum amount it can safely pull behind it. To measure whether the items you’re towing are a safe load for your vehicle, total the weight of your trailer and its contents. If the weight is equal to or less than the vehicle’s towing capacity, which is found in your owner’s manual, you can tow safely.
Towing capacity differs from gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), which is a vehicle’s maximum loaded weight. GVWR considers the combined weight of the vehicle, cargo, and passengers. We add the GVWR and the towing capacity to get the vehicle’s gross combined weight rating, or GCWR.
Breakdown of the 2025 Toyota Tacoma Towing Capacity
The standard towing capacities of the various 2025 Toyota Tacoma trim levels are as follows:
- SR: Standard capacity is 3,500 pounds, with a maximum of 6,400 pounds when properly equipped.
- SR5: Standard capacity is 3,500 pounds, with a maximum of 6,500 pounds when properly equipped.
- TRD PreRunner: Standard capacity is 3,500 pounds, with a maximum of 6,500 pounds when properly equipped.
- TRD Sport: Standard capacity is 3,500 pounds, with a maximum of 6,400 pounds when properly equipped.
- TRD Off-Road: Standard capacity is 3,500 pounds, with a maximum of 6,400 pounds when properly equipped.
- Limited: Standard capacity is 3,500 pounds, with a maximum of 6,300 pounds when properly equipped.
- Trailhunter: Standard capacity is 3,500 pounds, with a maximum of 6,000 pounds when properly equipped.
- TRD Pro: Standard capacity is 3,500 pounds, with a maximum of 6,000 pounds when properly equipped.
Comparison With Previous Models
The maximum towing capacity for a Toyota Tacoma released in the third generation is 6,800 pounds. However, it’s powered by a less fuel-efficient V-6 engine. If you want more pulling power, you might be able to track down a used 2023 or slightly earlier model, but most drivers believe a little power is worth sacrificing for fuel efficiency.
Engine Specifications and Their Impact on Towing Power
Vehicles with powerful engines are capable of towing heavier loads. That explains why the towing capacity on a Toyota Tacoma released up to 2023 is greater than the 2025 model.
Engine Options for the Tacoma Lineup
The gas-powered Toyota Tacoma has a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, generating 228 horsepower and 243 lb-ft of torque. You can upgrade to the i-Force 2.4-liter turbocharged engine, which produces 278 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque.
Toyota released the Tacoma Hybrid with an i-Force Max hybrid powertrain that generates 326 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque. It has more power than the standard Tacoma but has a lower maximum towing capacity of 6,000 pounds.
Conventional vs. Hybrid Engines — Towing Pros and Cons
Hybrid vehicles typically have lower towing capacities than gas vehicles, because their powertrains are designed to maximize fuel economy. Their battery pack adds weight, so they’re heavier than the gas-powered Tacoma. Towing with the Tacoma Hybrid compromises its battery life and fuel efficiency, so consider the gas-powered Tacoma if you tow regularly. Turbocharged engines have all the pulling power of a comparable diesel motor, minus the inflated cost. You’ll also get a smooth, quiet ride that’s more car-like.
Tacoma’s Towing Technologies and Accessories
Various towing technologies and accessories can optimize your Tacoma’s towing credentials. Choosing a tow package for your Toyota Tacoma is an easy way to maximize towing capacity and experience. The Tacoma towing package includes a class IV towing hitch receiver, a four-pin to seven-pin adapter, and wiring harnesses.
You can also opt for Toyota’s advanced towing technology to make towing simpler. A trailer backup guide with straight path assist uses a reversing camera to improve visibility during trailer reversing. The integrated brake controller helps you synchronize the brakes of your vehicle and its trailer for safer slowing and stopping. The blind-spot monitor extends the traditional blind-spot detection system for safer lane changes when towing.
Test-Drive a 2025 Toyota Tacoma at Titus-Will Toyota
While the specifications matter, you won’t know whether a 2025 Toyota Tacoma suits your needs until you take one for a test-drive. Contact our team at Titus-Will Toyota to schedule an appointment at our Tacoma, Washington, dealership. Pay attention to the pickup’s comfort, visibility, and direct controls, as all of these features will improve your towing experience. When you return, chat with our friendly sales assistants about our convenient financing and trade-in offers. At Titus-Will Toyota, we strive to make it easy to purchase a new Toyota for towing.
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