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The 2026 Toyota Tacoma is built to handle whatever Southern California throws your way — from weekend trail runs near Trabuco Canyon to everyday hauling across Mission Viejo and Laguna Niguel. As Toyota’s midsize truck benchmark, the Tacoma pairs turbocharged power with a lineup of eight distinct trims, giving shoppers at Capistrano Valley Toyota the flexibility to match a truck to their exact needs.
The 2026 Tacoma offers two engine options, both built around a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder:
| i-FORCE (Gas) | i-FORCE MAX (Hybrid) | |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | Up to 278 hp (228 hp on SR) | 326 hp |
| Torque | Up to 317 lb-ft (243 lb-ft on SR) | 465 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 8-speed auto or available 6-speed manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Max Towing | Up to 6,500 lbs | Up to 6,000 lbs |
| Max Payload | Up to 1,705 lbs | Up to 1,705 lbs |
All towing and payload figures reflect maximum when properly equipped. Actual capacity varies by configuration.
The gas-powered i-FORCE engine delivers confident performance across most trims, while the i-FORCE MAX hybrid adds an integrated electric motor for significantly more torque — ideal for drivers around Ladera Ranch and Dana Point who want towing muscle with improved fuel efficiency.
The Tacoma is available in two cab configurations: the Double Cab seats five passengers and offers a choice of a 5-foot or 6-foot bed, while the XtraCab seats two with a 6-foot bed and lockable rear storage. Whether you need passenger space for the family or maximum bed length for gear, there is a configuration that fits.
From the work-ready SR to the trail-dominant TRD Pro and Trailhunter, the eight-trim lineup spans every use case. The Limited offers premium comfort with an available 14-inch touchscreen, 10-speaker JBL audio, and heated ventilated seats, while TRD Off-Road and TRD Pro trims bring specialized suspension, Crawl Control, and all-terrain tires for serious off-road capability.
Every 2026 Tacoma comes equipped with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, which includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane departure alert with steering assist, full-speed adaptive cruise control, and lane centering. Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert is standard on SR5 and above.
Capistrano Valley Toyota is located at 33395 Camino Capistrano in San Juan Capistrano, serving drivers throughout San Clemente, Capistrano Beach, Aliso Viejo, and Rancho Mission Viejo. Our sales team can walk you through every trim and configuration to find the right Tacoma for your needs.
Call our sales team at 949-779-5480 to schedule a test drive or ask about current Tacoma availability.
