2016–2023 3rd generation (N300)
2016–2023 Toyota Tacoma Towing Capacity and Key Specifications
The 2016–2023 Toyota Tacoma tows up to 6,800 lbs when properly equipped. Fuel tank 21.1 gallons. Curb weight, fuel economy, ground clearance and other key numbers for the 2016–2023 Toyota Tacoma, by engine and drivetrain.
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Quick answer
The 2016–2023 Toyota Tacoma tows up to 6,800 lbs when properly equipped, and weighs about 4,425 lbs at the curb. Engine, axle ratio, cab and bed configuration all move the real number down, the door-jamb placard for your exact build governs.
2016–2023 Toyota Tacoma key specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Towing capacity (max) | 6,800 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 21.1 gallons |
| Fuel economy | 20 city / 23 hwy (2.7L 2WD auto); 19/22 (2.7L 4WD); 19/24 (3.5L 2WD auto); 18/22 (3.5L 4WD auto); 17/21 (3.5L 4WD manual). Towing: 3,500 lb I4; 6,800 lb V6 2WD with Tow Package (6,400–6,500 lb 4x4). |
| Curb weight | 4,425 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 9.4 in |
| Key fob battery | CR2032 (smart key); some base flip keys use CR2016. Check the old battery |
2016–2023 Toyota Tacoma engines
| Engine | Trims | Power | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) | SR, SR5 (I4; dropped after 2023 in most configs) | 159 hp | Regular 87 octane |
| 3.5L V6 (2GR-FKS) | SR5 V6, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, TRD Pro (2017+), Limited, Trail Edition | 278 hp | Regular 87 octane |
Which Toyota Tacoma model years does this cover?
These specs specifications apply to every Toyota Tacoma built from 2016 through 2023 — the 3rd generation (N300), mid-size pickup (access, double cab; 2wd/4wd). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2016–2023 Toyota Tacoma
- 2016Generation launch: 2GR-FKS V6, 6-speed auto, first-year diff-leak and crank-sensor recalls
- 2017TRD Pro returns with Goodyear Kevlar 265/70R16s
- 2018Toyota Safety Sense-P (pre-collision warning/automatic braking, lane departure alert, automatic high beams) becomes standard across nearly every trim
- 2019Updated TRD Pro trim with more off-road-ready equipment
- 2020Facelift: grille, sealed LED headlights on upper trims, 8-in touchscreen with Android Auto/CarPlay, cluster-menu maintenance reset replaces the trip-knob procedure
- 2023Final year; the 2.7L I4 and this generation retire together
2016–2023 Toyota Tacoma specs: common questions
How much can a 2016–2023 Toyota Tacoma tow?
- Up to 6,800 lbs when properly equipped. That is a maximum for the best-configured version, engine, axle ratio, cab and bed configuration, and towing package all move the real number down, and the door-jamb placard plus the towing guide for your exact build is what governs.
How big is the fuel tank on a 2016–2023 Toyota Tacoma?
- 21.1 gallons.
What does a 2016–2023 Toyota Tacoma weigh?
- About 4,425 lbs at the curb, before passengers and cargo.
What gas mileage does a 2016–2023 Toyota Tacoma get?
- 20 city / 23 hwy (2.7L 2WD auto); 19/22 (2.7L 4WD); 19/24 (3.5L 2WD auto); 18/22 (3.5L 4WD auto); 17/21 (3.5L 4WD manual). Towing: 3,500 lb I4; 6,800 lb V6 2WD with Tow Package (6,400–6,500 lb 4x4). on the EPA cycle.
Sources
- Toyota technical data, Tacoma N300 fluids & capacities (toyota-club.net)
- Toyota Genuine Spark Plug application chart 2022 (toyotapartsandservice.com)
- NHTSA recall 17V-285, rear differential oil leak
- NHTSA recall 17V-356, crankshaft position sensor stall
- NHTSA recall 20V-682, Denso fuel pump expansion incl. Tacoma
- NHTSA TSB T-SB-0077-16, AC60E/F shift feeling enhancements
- TirePressure.org, 2020 Tacoma placard pressures by trim
- TacomaWorld, 2016 owner's manual oil capacity pages (2TR-FE 6.2 qt)
- fueleconomy.gov, 2020 Tacoma EPA ratings