How Much Can the 2023 Toyota Tacoma Tow?

Navigating the roads of Chandler, whether you are towing heavy gear or lumbar for your next project, is made easy behind the wheel of a 2023 Toyota Tacoma. You’ll be impressed by the 2023 Toyota Tacoma towing capacity, which can reach 6,800 pounds when properly equipped with the Toyota Tacoma tow package. Explore the variety of strong engine options available throughout the lineup, and other performance and safety features designed to support your next towing job. So, how much can a Toyota Tacoma tow? Discover how a new 2023 Toyota Tacoma of your own can help you on and off the jobsite, then find your next vehicle at Berge Toyota!

2023 Toyota Tacoma Towing Capacity

The Toyota Tacoma towing capacity of 6,800 pounds with the proper trailer hitch is great, but what towing power is offered with the other configurations? Across the lineup of Tacoma trims, Gilbert drivers can find a standard capacity of 3,500 pounds. Whether you are hauling small campers, boats, dirt bikes, or supplies, the Tacoma can do it all. Check out a basic rundown of the capacities as we answer the question, “how much can a Toyota Tacoma tow?”: 

Tacoma SR Towing Capacity

• 4×2 Access Cab w/ 4-Cylinder Engine 6-Speed Automatic Transmission & 6-feet Bed – 3,500 pounds 
• 4×2 Access Cab w/ V6 Engine 6-Speed Automatic Transmission & 6-feet Bed – 6,800 pounds 
• 4×2 Double Cab w/ 4-Cylinder Engine 6-Speed Automatic Transmission & 5-feet Bed – 3,500 pounds
• 4×4 Access Cab w/ 4-Cylinder Engine 6-Speed Automatic Transmission & 6-feet Bed – 3,500 pounds
• 4×4 Access Cab w/ V6 Engine 6-Speed Automatic Transmission & 6-feet Bed – 6,500 pounds

If you’re looking for the maximum or an amount close to it, you would be opting for the V6 engine. Along with the engine option, the cab style and bed size also changes the towing capacity. 

2023 Toyota Tacoma Engines

Several strong engine configurations available throughout the lineup offer plenty of power for Scottsdale drives. Each engine offers a thrilling and energetic performance, check out the specifics below to see what you can choose from for your daily drives: 

2.7L DOHC 4-cylinder engine 

• 159 horsepower 
• 180 lb-ft of torque

3.5 L V6 Direct-Injection Atkinson Cycle engine 

• 278 horsepower 
• 265 lb-ft of torque 

3.5 L V6 DOHC Direct-Injection Atkinson Cycle engine 

• 278 horsepower 
• 265 lb-ft of torque

2023 Toyota Tacoma Tow Package & Performance Features

A range of advanced performance, safety, and driver-assist technologies and systems in place help support the towing capacity and overall performance to ensure that every towing job is a safe and secure one. A few of the features you can expect, include:

• Standard six-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i)
• Variable-assist power rack-and-pinion steering
• Hill Start Assist Control
• Toyota Safety Sense ™
• Coil-spring double-wishbone front suspension
• Sport-tuned suspension (TRD Off-Road Sport)
• Tuned suspension with Bilstein® shocks (TRD Off-Road)
• Electronically controlled locking rear differential (TRD Off-Road)

Toyota Tacoma Tow Package

The Toyota Tacoma tow package provides you with what you need to elevate your Gilbert ride to the 6,800-pound towing capacity, here is what’s included: 

• A class IV receiver hitch with trailing wiring
• A 4/7-pin connector that sits cleanly inside the three-piece bumper
• Trailer-Sway Control
• Transmission cooler
• Engine oil cooler
• 130-amp alternator
• Heavy-duty battery

Upgrade to the Toyota Tacoma at Berge Toyota Today!

Find a new Toyota Tacoma tow package that’s right for you at Berge Toyota in Mesa, and start by exploring our online inventory of new Tacoma models for sale. You’ll also find great savings on other Toyota trucks with our new vehicle specials and national offers. When you are ready, set up a test drive at our Toyota dealership near Gilbert today!