2027 Toyota Tacoma

Tacoma is the midsize truck default for buyers who want Toyota's truck network without full-size Tundra mass. Trade-offs: less max tow than properly equipped half-tons, and mpg that will never look like a hybrid crossover.

What's confirmed

EPA 2026 Tacoma rows (nearest published year fetched) include, among others:

• 2WD 2.4L auto: about 22–23 mpg combined depending on trim row
• 4WD 2.4L auto: about 21 mpg combined (city/hwy around 19–20 / 23–24)
• 4WD manual: 20 mpg combined (18/23)
• Hybrid 4WD: 23 mpg combined (22/24)

2027 Tacoma EPA should be confirmed on fueleconomy.gov before treating these as carryover law. Tow/payload: publish only from Toyota OEM trailering guides for the exact MY/config.

Practical notes

Off-road trims (TRD, Trailhunter-style packages when offered) usually cost mpg and payload. Read the doorjamb.

Safety

Score pending / ratings not yet applied for this MY for 2027 Tacoma in this pass.

Method

See [How we score](/method).