2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD

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Rating7.6
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$32,095 - $43,720
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 4, 2022

ProsConsWhat's New

Incredible off-road capabilities

Tall drivers may feel a bit cramped due to awkwardly placed driver seat

Addition of Toyota Safety Sense P driver safety aids

Easy-to-use center stack controls

The steering system is unresponsive in corners

The powerful V6 engine delivers a commendable performance

Specs & Features

$36,315

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

Part of the midsize pickup truck segment, the 2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD Double Cab competes only with the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Crew Cab. A base price of MSRP $33,350 gets you a 3.5L V6 engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission. Despite the price going up to $36,925, this single powertrain is found in all 3 trims. Having said that, buyers get an option to choose a 6-Speed Manual transmission. This engine produces 278 horsepower and 265 lb-ft of torque, achieving a 0-60 of 7.5 seconds, and is offered as an RWD and 4WD except for the top TRD Pro which comes with standard 4WD. The Tacoma TRD Double Cab offers a 5.0 feet and 6.1 feet cargo bed, with 1,370 pounds and 1,420 pounds of payload capacity respectively. It also offers a healthy towing capacity of 6,500 pounds.

Buying Advice

The Tacoma TRD Double Cab makes the most sense in its top-line TRD Pro form which features smart entry and push-button start, a 7-inch touchscreen with navigation, body-colored fender flares, a rear bumper, remote keyless entry and so much more. To further improve the performance and comfort levels, we suggest you pick the Technology package ($800) and the TRD Pro Performance exhaust system which costs an additional $799.

Trims

    Sport
    $32,095 onwards
    • 17-inch machined aluminum Wheels
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Navigation system
    • Premium cloth Seat trim
    Off Road
    $34,685 onwards
    • Engine: 3.5L 6cyl 4WD 6A
    • Horsepower: 278 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 265 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.6 sec
    • Top Speed: 130 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 20 mpg
    Pro
    $41,720 onwards
    • Engine: 3.5L 6cyl 4WD 6A
    • Horsepower: 278 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 265 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.5 sec
    • Top Speed: 130 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 20 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$32,095- $43,720

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.57

Horsepower

278 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

265 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm

Capacity

5

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$20,200- $40,400

Gasoline

6.55

200 hp @ 6300 rpm

191 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

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2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
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    7.5 sec15.7 sec130 mph
    8.6 sec17.0 sec106 mph

    2018 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.
      20 mpg26 mpg22 mpg21 gal.420/546 mi.

      2018 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.

        2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          Source
          15.9 cu.ft.102 cu.ft.15.9 cu.ft.

          2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            ---74 ft.
            15.9 cu.ft.15.9 cu.ft.15.9 cu.ft.74 ft.

            2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              6800 lbs.1540 lbs.4060 lbs.
              3500 lbs.1382 lbs.3986 lbs.

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