2024 Toyota Tacoma Engine Specs & Performance

Pick your favorite engine and transmission combination on the 2024 Toyota Tacoma for the power, efficiency, and driving experience you’re looking for.

The standard 2.4L turbocharged inline four-cylinder (I4) i-FORCE engine is available with three different power output levels. On the SR trim paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, you’ll find the 228-horsepower, 243 pound-feet of torque version. The second output level is the 278-horsepower version on any other trim paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. And the final output version of this engine is the 270-horsepower version on any trim when it’s paired with the available six-speed manual transmission.

Looking for a blend of gas and electric energy? The Tacoma i-FORCE MAX hybrid engine delivers the highest performance specs in the Tacoma lineup. Blending the powers of a turbocharged 2.4L gas engine with a 48-horsepower electric motor which draws its source from a 288-volt nickel-metal hydride battery pack, you get well over 300 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque.

Depending on your preferred trim level, the Tacoma is available with either rear-wheel drive (RWD) or one of two available four-wheel drive (4WD) options — 4WDemand part-time 4WD or full-time 4WD with an electronic-locking center differential.

Compare the performance specs for each Toyota Tacoma engine option in the accompanying chart.

2024 Toyota Tacoma Tow Capacity

If your version of fun in the great outdoors requires it, tow it with the 2024 Toyota Tacoma. The i-FORCE engine provides the highest maximum towing capacity — 6,500 pounds — when it’s paired with the XtraCab and either available drivetrain. The 6,000-pound top towing capacity with the i-FORCE MAX engine is available with the double cab and 4WD.

See the Tacoma towing capacity for each engine in the accompanying chart.

2024 Toyota Tacoma Payload Capacity

Load up camping gear, recent purchases, or appliances during your next move with the practical payload capacity of the 2024 Toyota Tacoma. Whether you pick the i-FORCE or i-FORCE MAX engine, the Tacoma provides over 1,700 pounds of maximum payload capacity. When properly equipped, the electrified i-FORCE MAX powertrain offers just slightly more overall capacity.

Compare the Tacoma payload capacity for each engine option in the following chart.

2024 Toyota Tacoma Multi-Terrain Select

The 2024 Toyota Tacoma is built for all-terrain capability and rugged off-road drives — particularly the TRD Pro and Trailhunter trims. While the hardy off-road equipment and strong engine are both important parts of this capability, the other is the multi-terrain select system. This dial-driven set of drive modes allows you to customize the traction settings and throttle responsiveness to match up to six different types of terrain. So, whether you are enjoying the summer weather on muddy trails or braving the icy chill of the UP winter, count on the Tacoma to help you adapt. These drive modes work whether you are in 4WD-low or -high.

2024 Toyota Tacoma Cab Options

Choose between two different cab options for the 2024 Toyota Tacoma. The XtraCab offers seating for two and excellent storage solutions, including a lockable rear panel with a built-in pegboard, MOLLE (modular lightweight load-carrying equipment) panels in the side pockets, and a folding front passenger’s seat. If you need more room for friends and family, the double cab has two rows of seats with room to hold up to five people. A few other key differences to note: the XtraCab is only available with the i-FORCE engine. Every i-FORCE MAX trim, except the Trailhunter, is exclusively built with the double cab and 5-foot bed.

See the accompanying chart for the Tacoma cab and bed options and key dimensions.