2021 Toyota Tacoma Towing Capacity

The Toyota Tacoma was introduced into Toyota’s lineup as a compact pickup truck in 1984 and is still made today. The Tacoma is one of the most popular compact trucks in the USA and has many features consumers expect from today’s trucks including towing. But what is the towing capacity of a 2021 Toyota Tacoma?

A 2021 Toyota Tacoma has a maximum towing capacity of 6,800 pounds when properly equipped.

The 2021 Toyota Tacoma tow capacity can vary based on a few different factors such as engine size, drivetrain, and others which we’ll cover in this guide.

There’s a bit more to know about the 2021 Toyota Tacoma tow capacity which we’ll cover in today’s guide.

How Much Can The 2021 Toyota Tacoma Tow?

The 2021 Toyota Tacoma has a towing capacity of 6,800 pounds.

The 2021 Toyota Tacoma tow capacity is affected by other factors like engine type, drivetrain, the weight of cargo and passengers, and whether your vehicle has a towing package equipped or not.

You can always reach out to your local Toyota dealership for details to confirm how much your Tacoma can tow.

You can check out our guide to Toyota Tacoma towing capacity by year if you’re looking at a different model year’s max capacity or if you want to compare different years of this vehicle.

2021 Toyota Tacoma Towing Capacity Chart
2021 Toyota Tacoma Towing Capacity Chart

2021 Tacoma Tow Capacity By Trim Level

There are several trim levels for the 2021 Tacoma, and some engines are not available on certain trims, so they’ll each have different max towing limits.

Here’s the max tow capacity broken down for each trim level on the 2021 Toyota Tacoma:

2021 Toyota Tacoma Trim LevelTowing Capacity
2021 Toyota Tacoma SR6,800 pounds
2021 Toyota Tacoma SR56,800 pounds
2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport6,800 pounds
2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road6,700 pounds
2021 Toyota Tacoma Limited6,600 pounds
2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro6,400 pounds
2021 Toyota Tacoma Towing Capacity by Trim Level Chart

Towing Capacity By Engine Size & Drivetrain

2021 Toyota Tacoma Engine Towing Specs

There are two engine options for the 2021 Tacoma, which is a 2.7L V4 engine and a 3.5L V6 engine.

2021 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L V4 Engine Towing Capacity: 3,500 pounds

2021 Toyota Tacoma 3.5L V6 Engine Towing Capacity: 6,800 pounds

2021 Toyota Tacoma Drivetrain Towing Specs

The 2021 Toyota Tacoma drivetrain options are 4×2 and 4×4.

2021 Toyota Tacoma 4×2 Tow Capacity: 6,800 pounds

2021 Toyota Tacoma 4×4 Tow Capacity: 6,500 pounds

Note that these are the max towing limits for each 2021 Toyota Tacoma engine. Your Toyota Tacoma may have a lower towing capacity based on the drivetrain, axle ratio, and if your vehicle has a towing package installed.

2021 Toyota Tacoma Payload Capacity

The maximum payload capacity of the 2021 Toyota Tacoma is 1,685 pounds.

Note that the max payload capacity of your 2021 Tacoma will vary based on factors like the engine type, drivetrain and whether or not a towing package that includes other features like an engine oil cooler or transmission oil cooler is installed.

You can always contact your local dealership for extra details if you’re unsure of your vehicle’s payload capability.

2021 Toyota Tacoma Tow Package

The 2021 Tacoma comes standard with a tow package installed, which includes a Class-IV towing hitch receiver, ATF cooler (on automatic transmissions only), an engine oil cooler, power steering cooler, 130-amp alternator, 4- and 7-pin connector with converter, and trailer sway control.

toyota tacoma towing a trailer
The 2021 Toyota Tacoma can tow up to 6,800 pounds, making it capable of pulling heavy loads.

2021 Toyota Tacoma Towing Capacity Vs Competitors

The 2021 Toyota Tacoma has a maximum tow capacity of 6,800 pounds, which makes it capable of doing some heavy duty trailer pulling.  This number is similar to its main competitors, the 2021 Chevy Colorado and the 2021 Toyota Tacoma.

Here are some similar vehicles to the Toyota Tacoma and their towing capacities below:

2021 Ford Ranger Towing Capacity: 7,500 pounds

2021 Chevy Colorado Towing Capacity: 7,700 pounds

2021 Nissan Frontier Towing Capacity: 6,720 pounds

2021 Honda Ridgeline Towing Capacity: 5,000 pounds

2021 GMC Canyon Towing Capacity: 7,000 pounds  

2021 Toyota Trucks Towing Capacity Chart

ModelTowing Capacity
2021 Toyota Tundra10,200 pounds
2021 Toyota Tacoma6,800 pounds
2021 Toyota Trucks Towing Capacity Chart

Data Accuracy

We’ve gathered all data represented here from the official 2021 Toyota Tacoma Owner’s Manual on Toyota’s site and have checked all data thoroughly for accuracy.

Having said that, we still recommend you refer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual yourself before towing with a 2021 Toyota Tacoma.

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