Canadian model reference
Toyota
Toyota's mid-size pickup, sold in Canada as a four-wheel-drive Double Cab with a turbo four, a six-speed manual option or the i-FORCE MAX hybrid, and Canadian pricing from $48,895 MSRP, according to Toyota Canada. A research reference built around the questions truck shoppers ask, not a marketplace listing.
The Tacoma is a mid-size pickup, redesigned for the 2024 model year. Toyota Canada offers the 2026 Tacoma in 14 configurations, all with a Double Cab that seats five and a five- or six-foot bed. A 2.4 L turbocharged four-cylinder makes up to 278 hp and 317 lb-ft with the eight-speed automatic, or 270 hp and 310 lb-ft with the six-speed manual, and the i-FORCE MAX hybrid makes 326 system hp and 465 lb-ft. Two grades are new for 2026, the SR5+ and the TRD Off Road+. The lineup runs from the SR5 at $48,895 to the i-FORCE MAX Trailhunter at $85,327. Fuel consumption figures are from Natural Resources Canada's 2026 Fuel Consumption Guide, and labelled as such.
Watch the review
Their review of the 2025 Tacoma Hybrid.
From the MotorMouth YouTube channel, April 16, 2025, shown with YouTube's privacy-enhanced player.
Verified trim data
Starting MSRP as published by Toyota Canada. Freight, fees and taxes are extra; ask the dealer for the all-in price.
Data reference, October 23, 2026
| Question | Gas, manualTRD Off Road, TRD Sport+From $50,470 | Gas, automaticSR5 to TRD Sport PremiumFrom $48,895 | i-FORCE MAX hybridLimited, TRD Off Road Premium, TRD Pro, TrailhunterFrom $65,315 |
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| PriceTrims and MSRPToyota Canada pricing. | TRD Off Road 6MT (5-ft bed) $50,470 TRD Sport+ 6MT (5-ft bed) $54,269 | SR5 $48,895 SR5+ $51,915 TRD Sport $51,975 TRD Off Road $52,575 TRD Sport+ $56,374 TRD Off Road+ $56,788 TRD Sport Premium $60,531 TRD Off Road Premium (5-ft bed) $61,777 | Limited $65,315 TRD Off Road Premium $67,230 TRD Pro $79,412 Trailhunter $85,327 |
| PerformancePowertrainToyota Canada. | 2.4 L turbo four, 270 hp, 310 lb-ft, six-speed manual | 2.4 L turbo four, up to 278 hp, 317 lb-ft, eight-speed automatic with tow/haul mode | i-FORCE MAX hybrid, 326 system hp, 465 lb-ft |
| Four-wheel driveToyota Canada. | Part-time 4WD | Part-time 4WD; full-time 4WD on the Limited | |
| TowingToyota Canada. | Ask the dealer for the rating | Up to 5,950 lb (2,699 kg) | |
| PracticalityCab and bedToyota Canada. | Double Cab, five seats, 5-ft bed | Double Cab, five seats, 6-ft bed (5-ft on TRD Off Road Premium) | Double Cab, five seats, 5-ft bed (6-ft on Trailhunter) |
| Fuel consumptionNatural Resources Canada, 2026 Fuel Consumption Guide, combined ratings for 4WD models. | 11.9 L/100 km (20 mpg US) combined | 11.2 to 11.4 L/100 km (21 mpg US) combined | 10.1 to 10.3 L/100 km (23 mpg US) combined |
| EquipmentStandard safety and techToyota Canada. | Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, eight airbags, Toyota Multimedia with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| New for 2026Toyota Canada. | SR5+ and TRD Off Road+ grades; TRD Off Road+ adds a trailer brake controller, heated steering wheel and power front seats; full-size spare on all TRD Off Road grades; 18-inch wheels on TRD Off Road Premium | ||
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Drawn from 5,137 Tacoma comments posted since 2023 on the MotorMouth YouTube channel. Question themes sit apart from verified vehicle facts and help prepare a more useful test drive.
Price and value come up in 751 comments. Toyota Canada lists the 2026 Tacoma from $48,895 for the SR5 to $85,327 for the i-FORCE MAX Trailhunter, with the hybrid starting at $65,315 for the Limited.
Ask for the all-in price with freight and fees, and compare the new SR5+ and TRD Off Road+ against the grade above them.
Engine and power come up in 1,516 comments, more than any other topic. With the eight-speed automatic, the 2.4 L turbo four makes up to 278 hp and 317 lb-ft, according to Toyota Canada. An owner of a gas TRD Off Road wrote: "I am very impressed with the drivetrain, capability, and especially the comfort of this truck compared to previous gens."
Try a highway merge and a steep hill, loaded the way you usually drive.
Hybrids come up in 538 comments. The i-FORCE MAX makes 326 system hp and 465 lb-ft, and it is offered on four grades: Limited, TRD Off Road Premium, TRD Pro and Trailhunter. An Alberta viewer weighed it up: "Love this Tacoma, I'm with Zac, manual for off road brushwork in Alberta, but now at 73yrs, hybrid auto just fine."
Drive a gas and a hybrid Tacoma on the same route, and compare the price of the grades you would actually choose.
The transmission comes up in 131 comments. In Canada the six-speed manual is offered on two grades, the TRD Off Road 6MT at $50,470 and the TRD Sport+ 6MT at $54,269, both with a five-foot bed and part-time 4WD. Viewers noticed: "Definitely appreciate the return of the manual transmission as an option."
Ask whether a manual is in stock, or how long an order takes, and drive it in stop-and-go traffic.
Towing comes up in 195 comments. Toyota Canada rates the i-FORCE MAX hybrid at up to 5,950 lb (2,699 kg). The TRD Off Road+ adds a trailer brake controller for 2026.
Bring the weight of your trailer, and ask the dealer to confirm the towing rating and hitch equipment for the exact grade.
Space and the rear seat come up in 111 comments. Every 2026 Canadian Tacoma is a Double Cab that seats five. The bed is five or six feet long depending on the grade, so check the table before you choose.
Bring your gear, sit in the back seat yourself, and measure the bed against what you plan to haul.
Styling is discussed in 624 Tacoma comments. For 2027 Toyota Canada adds a new Honeycomb colour for the TRD Pro, with ISO-dynamic seats available. One viewer wrote: "I am really excited about the new Tacoma. It looks great, it appears to have amazing features, and the engine seems powerful enough."
See it in daylight, in the colour and grade you want, before you decide.
Interior and technology come up in 356 comments. Every 2026 Tacoma has Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Toyota Multimedia with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Pair your phone before you leave the lot, and try the driver assistance features on the highway.
Source ledger
Sources were retrieved on October 23, 2026. Specifications, equipment, price and availability can change. Confirm the exact Canadian build sheet before purchase.
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