2016 Toyota Tacoma Towing and Payload Specs
Summer is right around the corner -- for many of us that means we will soon be packing up the family camper and heading to local campgrounds and state parks for some family camping. If you are new to the 2016 Toyota Tacoma or the Toyota Tacoma is new to you, you may be asking -- how much can the Toyota Tacoma tow? It is an important question if you and your family plan on towing a boat, trailer or camper this summer. Delve deeper into the 2016 Toyota Tacoma towing and payload specs right here at Toyota of Greensburg.Toyota Tacoma Towing Capacity
Built on a high-strength steel frame with potent engine options under the hood, the 2016 Toyota Tacoma is more powerful than ever and it translates to an impressive towing capacity. Standard Toyota Tacoma models employ a 159-horsepower 2.7-liter power platform that will tow an exceptional 3,500 pounds of trailer weight. This is more than enough power for families who need to haul a small trailer or pop-up camera.READ MORE: Official 2016 Toyota Tacoma Power and Fuel-Economy Specs
An upgraded 3.5-liter Atkinson cycle engine is a highlight of the new Tacoma and employs direct and port fuel injection to shell out an impressive 278 horsepower and 265 pound-feet of torque. When properly equipped with the available V-6 Tow Package, the new Toyota Tacoma increases its maximum towing capacity to a Herculean 6,800 pounds. With the Tow Package, the Toyota Tacoma adds a Class-IV towing receiver, a transmission cooler, engine oil cooler, power steering cooler, a heavy-duty 130-amp alternator, a 4- and 7-pin connector with converter and a Trailer Sway Control feature.Toyota Tacoma Payload Capacity
When you see yard work on your “Honey-Do List” it generally requires some heavy lifting. With the 2016 Toyota Tacoma parked in your driveway, you won’t have to worry about hauling a pile of gravel or mulch. Base Toyota Tacoma models with the Access Cab and a standard four-cylinder engine can haul an impressive 1,620 pounds of cargo or material.READ MORE: How Much Can the 2016 Toyota Tundra Tow?
Adding a Double Cab to the standard Toyota Tacoma configuration will shorten the bed, make more room for passengers and provide a payload capacity of 1,405 pounds. Upgrading to the power-packed six-cylinder engine means a heavier powertrain and slightly smaller payload that stands at 1,540 pounds with the Access Cab and 1,275 pounds with a Double Cab. If you are looking for a midsize pickup truck that blends power and efficiency with impressive towing and payload numbers that will get the job done, the 2016 Toyota Tacoma checks all the boxes. Armed with a better understanding of official 2016 Toyota Tacoma towing and payload specs, you can make a more informed car-buying decision. Stop in today to check out the Toyota of Greensburg inventory and get behind the wheel of the power-packed 2016 Toyota Tacoma.