The 2027 Toyota Tacoma arrives as the fourth model year of the fourth-generation midsize truck, and it is largely a carryover. The current Tacoma was completely redesigned for the 2024 model year, so Toyota has kept the changes small for 2027. The one confirmed update is a new Honeycomb paint color for the TRD Pro, announced on July 28, 2026, while the rest of the truck’s engines, grades and technology carry over from the 2026 model.
What’s New for the 2027 Toyota Tacoma
Toyota has confirmed a new Honeycomb exterior color for the 2027 Tacoma TRD Pro as part of a broader TRD Pro palette expansion. A Toyota release says Honeycomb is shared with the 2027 Tundra and Sequoia, while the 4Runner gets a different shade called Hot Honey. Beyond that, Car and Driver reports that the 2027 Tacoma rolls into the new model year essentially unchanged, which is typical for a truck this recently redesigned.
Powertrains: i-FORCE and i-FORCE MAX
The Tacoma uses two powertrains, both built around a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. The standard i-FORCE engine produces up to 278 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque, per Toyota’s 2024 Tacoma launch release. The available i-FORCE MAX hybrid pairs that engine with an electric motor to make up to 326 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque, which Toyota describes as the most torque in the mid-size truck segment. The i-FORCE MAX is standard on the Trailhunter and TRD Pro grades and optional on several others.
Trims and Grades
The Tacoma lineup spans work-truck and enthusiast models: SR, SR5, TRD PreRunner, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, Limited, Trailhunter and TRD Pro. The TRD Off-Road adds Bilstein remote-reservoir shocks and an electronic locking rear differential, while the TRD Pro adds the segment-first IsoDynamic Performance front seats, which use an air-over-oil shock system to reduce body movement. The Trailhunter grade is positioned for overlanding with factory off-road hardware.
Chassis, Towing and Bed Utility
The Tacoma rides on Toyota’s TNGA-F global truck platform, shared with the Tundra, Sequoia and Land Cruiser, and uses a high-strength steel ladder frame with aluminum body panels. Most grades get a coil-spring multi-link rear suspension for improved ride quality. Hybrid models include a 2,400-watt AC power supply, and Toyota’s Tacoma model page notes features such as an aluminum-reinforced composite bed, an onboard air compressor and advanced towing technology.
Technology and Interior
Inside, the Tacoma offers an available 14-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen and an available 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, along with wireless Apple CarPlay compatibility and a next-generation Multi-Terrain Monitor that shows front, rear and side camera views for off-road work. A 10-speaker JBL audio system is available on higher grades.
Price and Release Date
Toyota has not published 2027 Tacoma pricing. For reference, the fourth-generation truck launched with a starting MSRP of $31,500 for the 2024 model year, and prices have risen since. A full mid-cycle refresh is not expected before the 2028 model year, so the 2027 truck should remain close to the 2026 in both equipment and price.
Safety Features
Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 is standard on the Tacoma. It bundles a Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Lane Tracing Assist, Road Sign Assist, Automatic High Beams and Proactive Driving Assist. A Blind Spot Monitor that extends its detection range when a trailer is attached, plus a 360-degree camera system, are available on higher grades.
How the 2027 Tacoma Compares
The midsize truck segment has grown crowded again, with the Chevrolet Colorado, Ford Ranger, GMC Canyon, Nissan Frontier and Jeep Gladiator chasing the same buyers. The Tacoma’s advantages are its broad grade lineup, its available hybrid powertrain and Toyota’s traditionally strong resale value. Its main drawbacks are that the i-FORCE MAX hybrid is not offered on every grade and that its payload and towing ratings trail the most capable full-size trucks.
The Tacoma has served as Toyota’s midsize truck since 1995 and has led the segment for most of that time. It moved to the TNGA-F platform for the 2024 model year, sharing its architecture with the Tundra, Sequoia and Land Cruiser. That shared engineering is a big reason the current truck feels more substantial than the model it replaced.
Our take
A carryover model year is not exciting news, but for the Tacoma it is the right call. The truck was overhauled just three years ago and still feels modern next to the Chevrolet Colorado and Ford Ranger, so a color update and no price shocks is a sensible strategy. If you already drive a 2024 or newer Tacoma, there is no reason to trade; if you are new to the truck, the i-FORCE MAX hybrid is the version that best justifies the Tacoma’s reputation for capability and durability.
FAQ
Is the 2027 Tacoma a new generation?
No. The 2027 Tacoma is the fourth model year of the fourth-generation truck that debuted for 2024, and it is largely unchanged.
What is new on the 2027 Tacoma?
Toyota has confirmed a new Honeycomb exterior color for the TRD Pro. No mechanical changes have been announced.
How much horsepower does the 2027 Tacoma make?
The standard i-FORCE turbo-four makes up to 278 horsepower, and the i-FORCE MAX hybrid makes up to 326 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque.
Related reading: our 2021 Tacoma TRD Pro review, a look at the 2020 Tacoma redesign, and our 2019 Tacoma Canada review. The Tacoma has been in production since 1995.
