Tacoma Prices Climb Again But Toyota Tries To Soften The Blow
The 2026 mid-size pickup gets pricier yet adds a few upgrades that could make the increase easier to swallow
- Toyota has introduced the 2026 Tacoma, which features minor updates.
- Buyers will find new colors, a standard tow hitch, and styling tweaks.
- Pricing starts at $32,145 and most trims appear to climb by $215.
The Toyota Tacoma is the best-selling mid-size truck in America and it's rolling into 2026 with a handful of minor updates. Unfortunately, pricing has also climbed as the model begins at $32,145 before a $1,595 destination fee.
That's up from $31,590 for an increase of $555. This is a relatively small jump and buyers of the entry-level SR XtraCab will find a newly standard tow hitch. This means the price hike is pretty reasonable as last year's towing package cost $540.
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Additional changes are limited, but the TRD Off-Road, TRD Sport, and TRD PreRunner now have a black Toyota logo on the grille. It replaces the previous chrome design.
Furthermore, the Tacoma TRD Off-Road i-Force with the Premium Package now has 18-inch TRD wheels wrapped in 32-inch Goodyear all-terrain tires.
Rounding out the highlights are two new exterior colors. Heritage Blue is now available on an assortment of trims, while the TRD Pro gains an exclusive color known as Wave Maker.
Getting back to pricing, most variants cost slightly more than last year's model. The SR5 is up $15, while the PreRunner climbs $215. The Limited, Trailhunter, and TRD Pro also see a $215 increase.
As a refresher, the Tacoma is available in XtraCab and DoubleCab configurations with 5' and 6' beds. Customers will also find a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine producing up to 278 hp (207 kW / 282 PS) and 318 lb-ft (431 Nm) of torque.
Most versions come with an eight-speed automatic, but a six-speed manual remains available.
Customers can also opt for a hybridized i-Force Max powertrain, which produces 326 hp (243 kW / 331 PS) and 465 lb-ft (630 Nm) of torque. It's paired exclusively to an eight-speed automatic transmission and a standard four-wheel drive system.
The 2026 Tacoma is scheduled to arrive at U.S. dealerships this fall and the configurator is already up.
2026 Toyota Tacoma Pricing
| Trim | MSRP |
| Tacoma 4x2 SR XtraCab LB | $32,145 |
| Tacoma 4x2 SR Double Cab SB | $33,805 |
| Tacoma 4x4 SR XtraCab LB | $35,345 |
| Tacoma 4x2 SR5 XtraCab LB | $36,235 |
| Tacoma 4x4 SR Double Cab 6MT SB | $37,005 |
| Tacoma 4x4 SR Double Cab SB | $37,005 |
| Tacoma 4x2 SR5 Double Cab SB | $37,305 |
| Tacoma 4x2 SR5 Double Cab LB | $37,805 |
| Tacoma 4x2 PreRunner XtraCab LB | $38,735 |
| Tacoma 4x4 SR5 XtraCab LB | $39,435 |
| Tacoma 4x2 TRD Sport Double Cab SB | $40,015 |
| Tacoma 4x2 TRD Sport Double Cab LB | $40,515 |
| Tacoma 4x4 SR5 Double Cab SB | $40,505 |
| Tacoma 4x4 SR5 Double Cab LB | $41,005 |
| Tacoma 4x4 TRD Off-Road Double Cab 6MT SB | $42,415 |
| Tacoma 4x4 TRD Sport Double Cab 6MT SB | $42,415 |
| Tacoma 4x4 TRD Sport Double Cab SB | $43,215 |
| Tacoma 4x4 TRD Off-Road Double Cab SB | $43,515 |
| Tacoma 4x4 TRD Sport Double Cab LB | $43,715 |
| Tacoma 4x4 TRD Off-Road Double Cab LB | $44,015 |
| TRD Sport i-FORCE MAX Double Cab 4x4 | $46,935 |
| TRD Off-Road i-FORCE MAX Double Cab 4x4 | $47,235 |
| Tacoma 4x4 Limited Double Cab SB | $53,170 |
| Limited i-FORCE MAX Double Cab 4x4 | $56,495 |
| Trailhunter i-FORCE MAX Double Cab 4x4 | $63,350 |
| Trailhunter i-FORCE MAX Double Cab 4x4 6' Bed | $63,850 |
| TRD Pro i-FORCE MAX Double Cab 4x4 | $64,350 |