2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD

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Rating7.9

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Midsize Pickup-truck
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$32,745 - $46,665
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on February 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Available in multiple styles and drivetrains

Top tier TRD Pro trim doesn't get a bigger bed option

Updated infotainment features

Impressive towing and payload capabilities

Limited space in the second-row

Recalibrated automatic transmission

Can be taken off the asphalt

Specs & Features

$34,500

price

278 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

265 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm

torque

6-Speed Automatic

transmission

3.5L 6cyl RWD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Part of the midsize pickup truck segment, the 2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport Double Cab competes with the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Crew Cab. A base price of MSRP $34,000 gets you a 3.5L V6 engine and a 6-Speed Automatic transmission. Despite the price going up to $46,665, this single powertrain is found in all 3 trims. Having said that, buyers get an option to opt for 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 1,175 pounds and 1,120 pounds of payload capacity respectively. It also offers a healthy towing capacity of 6,400 pounds. 

Buying Advice

Available in multiple styles, the Tacoma TRD Double Cab manages to grab some eyeballs due to its thrifty price tag and a generous list of bells and whistles. We recommend buyers to go with TRD Sport with AWD and optional Technology package. This would add features such as rear parking assist, panoramic view monitor, blind spot assist, etc. 

Trims

    Sport
    $32,745 onwards
    • Engine: 3.5L 6cyl RWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 278 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 265 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.7 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 21 mpg
    Off Road
    $34,000 onwards
    • Engine: 3.5L 6cyl 4WD 6A
    • Horsepower: 278 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 265 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.7 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 21 mpg
    Pro
    $43,960 onwards
    • Engine: 3.5L 6cyl 4WD 6A
    • Horsepower: 278 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 265 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.7 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 20 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$32,745- $46,665

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.89

Horsepower

278 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

265 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm

Capacity

5

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$21,300- $37,700

Gasoline

6.44

200 hp @ 6300 rpm

191 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

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2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
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    7.7 sec--
    8.7 sec16.8 sec105 mph

    2020 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.

      2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        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.

        2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
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          --51 cu.ft.
          49.9 cu.ft.101.4 cu.ft.49.9 cu.ft.

          2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
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            51 cu.ft.-51 cu.ft.74 ft.
            70.9 cu.ft.49.9 cu.ft.49.9 cu.ft.74 ft.

            2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              6800 lbs.1525 lbs.4060 lbs.
              3500 lbs.1426 lbs.3884 lbs.

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