2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD

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$30,025 - $34,700
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Class-leading off-road capabilities

Uncomfortable driving position

Completely redesigned for 2016 MY

Potent V6 engine

Poor gas mileage

Respectable towing capacity

Appealing interiors

Specs & Features

$34,700

price

278 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

265 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm

torque

6-Speed Automatic

transmission

3.5L 6cyl 4WD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Double Cab is a prominent contender in the midsize pickup truck segment, competing indirectly with the Nissan Frontier Crew Cab Pro-4X, the GMC Canyon SLT Crew Cab, and the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Crew Cab. Prices start off at MSRP $31,125 with the base trim and reach all the way to the top trim carrying an MSRP of $34,700, for a total of 2 trims being offered. The Toyota Tacoma TRD Double Cab offers a single engine and 2 exciting transmissions, each offered as a 4WD only. The base engine is a 3.5L V6 engine capable of making 278 horsepower and 265 lb-ft of torque, mated to either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed automatic transmission. This engine is rated for a towing capacity of 6,400 pounds. The Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Double Cab only comes with a 5-feet bed. All in all, the Tacoma TRD Pro Double Cab delivers an exciting package, both in terms of performance and looks. The rugged and masculine exteriors are offered in 8 attractive colors.

Buying Advice

Our recommendation would be the TRD Off-Road model since it's geared towards off-road use. Besides its rugged body trim, it has special 16-inch alloy wheels, Bilstein shock absorbers, an electronic locking rear differential, and a crawl control system.

Trims

    Sport
    $30,025 onwards
    • 17-inch machined aluminum Wheels
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Navigation system
    • Premium cloth Seat trim
    Off Road
    $31,125 onwards
    • Engine: 3.5L 6cyl 4WD 6A
    • Horsepower: 278 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 265 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 20 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$20,100- $35,300

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7

Horsepower

200 hp @ 6300 rpm

Torque

191 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

Capacity

2

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$26,145- $56,200

Gasoline

7.66

305 hp @ 6400 rpm

269 lb.-ft. @ 4175 rpm

3

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2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    7 sec--
    2016 RAM 1500

    Ranked #2

    7.1 sec15.4 sec-
    8.6 sec16.9 sec105 mph

    2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      19 mpg24 mpg21 mpg21.1 gal.400.9/506.4 mi.
      19 mpg26 mpg22 mpg21 gal.399/546 mi.
      2016 RAM 1500

      Ranked #3

      17 mpg25 mpg20 mpg26 gal.442/650 mi.

      2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        212.3 in.75.2 in.70.6 in.9.4 in.127.4 in.
        212.7 in.74.3 in.70.4 in.8.4 in.128.3 in.
        2016 RAM 1500

        Ranked #3

        209 in.79.4 in.74.6 in.8.7 in.120 in.

        2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          --63 cu.ft.
          49.9 cu.ft.102 cu.ft.49.9 cu.ft.
          2016 RAM 1500

          Ranked #3

          57.5 cu.ft.51.6 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.

          2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            63 cu.ft.-63 cu.ft.74 ft.
            2016 RAM 1500

            Ranked #2

            15 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.76 ft.
            15.9 cu.ft.49.9 cu.ft.49.9 cu.ft.74 ft.

            2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              6700 lbs.1370 lbs.4060 lbs.
              2016 RAM 1500

              Ranked #1

              9370 lbs.1510 lbs.4513 lbs.
              3500 lbs.1410 lbs.3960 lbs.

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