2025 Toyota Tacoma Features

As anticipation builds for the release of the 2025 Toyota Tacoma, you may be curious about the updates and enhancements this popular midsize truck will offer. While the automaker has yet to announce full details, our team at Palestine Toyota has looked at current trends, changes in previous versions, and feedback Toyota received from the 2024 model to give you an idea of what to expect from the 2025 Tacoma.

Engine and Performance

One of the most exciting aspects of any new car release is its powertrain. The 2025 Tacoma will likely retain its current engine options. A 2.4-liter i-FORCE turbocharged I-4 with 228 horsepower and 243 lb-ft of torque is standard on the 2024 SR trim level. The rest of the lineup features an upgraded version, delivering up to 278 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque. Toyota may introduce a more powerful fuel-efficient variant of this engine for the 2025 model year.

The 2024 Tacoma offers an i-FORCE MAX 2.4-liter turbocharged I-4 hybrid powertrain, which we assume will remain. It’s currently standard on the TRD Pro and Trailhunter and available on the TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, and Limited trims. This setup boasts an output of 323 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque.

Payload, Towing Capacity, and Bed Features

When properly equipped, the 2024 Tacoma can tow up to 6,500 pounds and handle a payload of up to 1,705 pounds. The hybrid version has a slightly lower maximum towing capacity of 6,000 pounds but can carry a payload of up to 1,709 pounds. For this model year, Toyota deepened the truck bed by an inch and a half to fit a camp fridge beneath the available tonneau cover. It also equipped the vehicle with a quick-release tailgate featuring an optional power open/close function, like the Tundra, andand provided a bed-view camera for added convenience.

You can expect the 2025 Tacoma to offer similar payload and towing capacities and a marginally deeper cargo bed to accommodate bulky and oversized items, such as camping gear or tools.

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel-efficiency ratings for the 2024 Tacoma vary depending on the powertrain. The entry-level SR earns up to an EPA-estimated 20 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway, while the hybrid version achieves estimated ratings of 22 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway. While these figures show that the hybrid model holds a slight fuel-economy advantage over its non-hybrid counterpart, it remains to be seen whether further refinements to the hybrid system could result in further improvements.

Toyota has not yet confirmed the fuel economy ratings for the 2025 Tacoma, but we look forward to receiving more details as the release date approaches.

Interior Comfort and Technology

Toyota has steadily improved its interiors, and the 2024 Tacoma introduced new seating configurations. While the rear seat could benefit from some refinement, we can expect the 2025 model to offer a similar sophisticated, tech-savvy cabin. The Limited, TRD Pro, and other high-end trims will likely provide premium materials, such as faux leather upholstery, soft-touch surfaces, and advanced comfort features, including heated and ventilated seats.

On the tech front, you’ll probably see upgrades to the Tacoma’s infotainment system. We anticipate a larger touchscreen, possibly up to 14 inches, offering enhanced graphics and more responsive interactions. Toyota will undoubtedly continue offering Android Auto and Apple CarPlay integration, possibly with wireless functionality for seamless connectivity. The current base model has a four-speaker audio system, while other variants come with six-speaker versions. The TRD Sport, Off-Road, and Tacoma Limited feature a 10-speaker JBL setup, providing excellent sound quality for music lovers.

Safety Features

Toyota engineers its vehicles to protect drivers and passengers, and you can trust that the family-friendly 2025 Tacoma will meet the highest safety standards. Toyota will undoubtedly equip all 2025 Tacoma trims with the latest Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) 3.0 system, a comprehensive suite of driver-assistance features that includes a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection and automatic emergency braking,  lane departure alert with steering assist, automatic high beams, and dynamic radar cruise control.

This advanced TSS version enhances the driving capabilities of the body-on-frame truck. Toyota has tuned the Tacoma’s adaptive cruise control and blind-spot monitoring systems to account for trailers when towing. TSS 3.0 also includes the brand’s new Proactive Driving Assist (PDA) feature, which provides gentle braking and/or steering support in specific situations, such as maintaining a safe distance between your truck and vehicles, pedestrians, or cyclists in front of you, and can also create greater space margins to other road users, reducing the likelihood of collisions.

Price and Availability

While Toyota hasn’t yet announced the pricing for the 2025 Tacoma, we expect it to remain competitive within the midsize truck segment. The starting MSRP will likely range from around $30,000 for the base model to upwards of $50,000 for the higher trim levels, such as the TRD Pro and Limited, depending on the options you choose.

Contact Palestine Toyota To Receive the Latest Updates on the 2025 Toyota Tacoma

The Toyota Tacoma delivers impressive performance, comfort, technology, and off-road capability. With its predicted engine updates and enhanced features, the 2025 model will remain a top choice in the midsize pickup segment.

If you’re in Palestine, Texas, and want to get ahead of the competition, reach out to us for the latest updates. We’ll contact you when the 2025 Tacoma hits the market and get you behind the wheel of this exciting new model. You can visit our Palestine Toyota dealership to explore our current inventory of Tacoma models and complete the online finance application to understand your options.