2026 vs 2027 Toyota Tacoma: What We Know So Far

2026 vs 2027 Toyota Tacoma: What We Know So Far

By Plaza Toyota · Published November 11, 2026 · 2721 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

The 2027 Toyota Tacoma differs from the 2026 mainly in price. Toyota hasn't issued a full 2027 Tacoma announcement, but toyota.com now lists 2027 prices that are $480 to $820 higher than Toyota's 2026 prices for the same configurations. The only equipment change Toyota has confirmed is a new Honeycomb color for the TRD Pro. Engines, cabs, beds, grades and fuel-economy figures match the 2026, and, per toyota.com, Toyota's included maintenance window shrinks from two years or 25,000 miles to one year or 10,000 miles.

Our sources: Toyota's 2026 Tacoma announcement (November 13, 2025), its July 28, 2026 TRD Pro color release, the November 5, 2026 Toyota price sheet for the 2026 truck, and the 2027 Tacoma pages on toyota.com, read on November 11, 2026.

2026 vs 2027 Tacoma at a Glance

Is There a 2027 Tacoma? What We Know

Yes. Toyota.com lists the 2027 Tacoma in the same eight grades, XtraCab and Double Cab bodies, and five- or six-foot beds as the 2026. What Toyota has and hasn't said:

• Confirmed by Toyota: a July 28, 2026 release introduced a Honeycomb exterior color for the 2027 Tacoma, Tundra and Sequoia TRD Pro, and said IsoDynamic front seats stay available on the Tacoma TRD Pro.
• Listed on toyota.com: 2027 prices for every configuration, the same horsepower and torque ratings as the 2026, and fuel-economy estimates that match the 2026 EPA figures.
• Still missing: a dedicated 2027 Tacoma press release, any list of equipment changes and a date for trucks to reach dealers.

Toyota hasn't announced any equipment changes or a refresh, so the 2027 looks like a carryover year for the generation that launched for 2024. For buyers, the practical takeaway is that a 2027 Tacoma looks like a 2026 with a new window sticker, unless you want a Honeycomb TRD Pro.

i-FORCE vs i-FORCE MAX (Tacoma Hybrid): Which Engine Fits?

Both model years use the same two 2.4-liter turbocharged powertrains. Toyota.com lists the same 2027 outputs, except a 323-hp rating for the Trailhunter's hybrid; Toyota hasn't explained the 3-hp gap.

• i-FORCE (gas): 228 hp on the SR, 278 hp and 317 lb-ft on SR5 and above with the 8-speed automatic, and 270 hp with the 6-speed manual offered on SR, TRD Sport and TRD Off-Road Double Cab 4x4 (5-ft bed) trucks. It is the only choice for rear-wheel drive and for the highest tow rating, 6,500 lb on SR5 and TRD PreRunner XtraCabs.
• i-FORCE MAX (the Tacoma Hybrid): 326 hp and 465 lb-ft, always 4x4 with an 8-speed automatic. It is standard on the Trailhunter and TRD Pro and available on TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road and Limited Double Cabs. Towing tops out at 6,000 lb (5,950 lb on the six-foot Trailhunter).

Mileage is close either way. Toyota's 2027 estimates match the 2026 EPA ratings: 23 mpg combined for most 4x2 gas trucks and for every i-FORCE MAX, TRD Pro and Trailhunter included, and 20 to 21 combined for gas 4x4s. Pick the hybrid for torque and acceleration, not to save fuel or to tow the most. On toyota.com, a 2027 TRD Sport Double Cab 4x4 costs $44,135 with the gas engine and $47,855 with i-FORCE MAX, a $3,720 step.

Trailhunter & TRD Pro: What's New for 2027?

Toyota's off-road flagships carry over in price structure and hardware, with one confirmed visual change:

• TRD Pro: i-FORCE MAX, FOX QS3 adjustable shocks with remote rear reservoirs, IsoDynamic Performance front seats, 33-inch Goodyear tires on 18-inch wheels and a 20-inch grille light bar on the 2026. For 2027 Toyota adds Honeycomb paint and keeps the IsoDynamic seats. The same release added Hot Honey paint for the 4Runner TRD Pro; it is not offered on the Tacoma. The FOX shock upgrade in the same July release applies to the Tundra and Sequoia TRD Pro, not the Tacoma. 2027 MSRP: $64,930, up $480.
• Trailhunter: i-FORCE MAX (323 hp on toyota.com), Old Man Emu forged monotube shocks, 33-inch Goodyear Rugged-Terrain tires on bronze 18-inch wheels, an ARB steel rear bumper and a five- or six-foot bed. Toyota has announced no 2027 changes. 2027 MSRP: $63,930 or $64,430 depending on bed, up $480.

Set on a Honeycomb truck? TRD Pro trucks arrive in smaller numbers than the volume grades, so ask us early.

2026 vs 2027 Tacoma Prices: How Much More Is the 2027?

Across all 27 configurations on toyota.com (13 shown above) the split is clean: SR5, TRD Sport and TRD Off-Road Double Cabs, gas or hybrid, go up $820, and every other build goes up $480. Toyota hasn't said why. Destination is $1,745 on Toyota's current sheet for any Tacoma it processes, 2026 or 2027. Our 2027 Toyota Tacoma guide covers colors, cabs and work-truck setups; here we only weigh the model years against each other.

Should You Buy a 2026 Tacoma Now or Hold Out for the 2027?

With the same engines, bodies and ratings, the choice is mostly about money and timing.

Take a 2026 when:

• Two years of Toyota-paid service matter more to you than one.
• The cab, bed and grade you need is on the lot and Toyota's current incentives bring it under a 2027.
• You'd rather pay the 2026 MSRP, $480 to $820 below the 2027.

Hold out for a 2027 when:

• You want a TRD Pro in Honeycomb.
• You trade trucks every few years and the later model year will help at trade-in time.
• A 2027 lease offer turns out stronger than the 2026 deal.

For a city truck, the deciding factors are usually the ones that don't change between model years. A Double Cab with the five-foot bed is the easier fit for metered spots and garages; the XtraCab pairs the six-foot bed with the shorter wheelbase, and in SR5 or TRD PreRunner form it carries the top 6,500-lb tow rating. If the truck will work for a business, decide early between passenger and commercial plates. In New York City, commercial vehicles are barred from parkways such as the Belt and most of the Grand Central, and they may not park on residential streets between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. Then compare the 2026 and 2027 on the out-the-door number, and get your current vehicle appraised first.

Price a 2026 and a 2027 Tacoma at Plaza

Call us with the cab, bed, grade and engine you want, and we'll price a 2026 from stock against the matching 2027.

Toyota Tacoma 2026 vs 2027: FAQs

Plaza Toyota belongs to Plaza Auto Mall, a Nostrand Avenue institution since 1975 with five new-car stores side by side. Pickup shoppers can compare a body-on-frame Tacoma and a unibody alternative on one visit.

At Plaza Honda, see the 2027 Honda Ridgeline. Within Toyota, step up to the 2027 Tundra, or trade the bed for a roof with the 2027 4Runner or the 2026 vs 2027 Land Cruiser.

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Sources: Toyota Newsroom, 2027 TRD Pro colors (Jul 28, 2026), 2026 Tacoma announcement (Nov 13, 2025) and Toyota full-line pricing (Nov 5, 2026); toyota.com 2027 Tacoma specifications (Nov 11, 2026); fueleconomy.gov 2026 Tacoma ratings; NYC DOT parkway restrictions and NYC 311 commercial vehicle parking.