Are you looking for a capable midsize pickup truck? The 2021 Toyota Tacoma needs to be on your radar. Whether you need a pickup truck for hard work on the jobsite or off-road hunting trips, the 2021 Toyota Tacoma will check all the boxes and is a top-tier competitor in a popular segment. Find out how the Toyota Tacoma competes with a premier competitor in the class with this 2021 Toyota Tacoma vs 2021 Chevy Colorado comparison created by Downeast Toyota.
No matter what you need the 2021 Toyota Tacoma for, we can help you find the right fit with six trim levels to choose from – SR, SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, Limited and TRD Pro – with a price tag that starts at $26,250. Toyota Tacoma entries are available in Access Cab and Double Cab body styles that pair with your choice between a 6.1-foot standard bed and a 5-foot short bed. Chevy Colorado models are available in similar variants with Extended Cab and Crew Cab body styles to pair with long and short bed options.
2021 Toyota Tacoma | VS |
2021 Chevy Colorado |
$26,250 | Base MSRP | $25,250 |
278-Horsepower 3.5-Liter V-6
| Engine | 308-Horsepower 3.6-Liter V-6
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6,800/1,685 Pounds
| Towing/Payload Capacity | 7,000/1,550 Pounds
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9.4 Inches | Ground Clearance | 8.3 Inches |
Towing power, day-to-day utility and trail-rated performance are hallmarks of the Toyota Tacoma that promise to make it stand out in this 2021 Toyota Tacoma vs 2021 Chevy Colorado comparison. Toyota Tacoma entries provide drivers with a pair of powertrain options – an entry-level 159-horsepower 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine and a 278-horsepower 3.5-liter V-6 engine – that can be paired with a six-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission. Chevy Colorado models compete with a trio of engine options – a 2.5-liter four-cylinder, a 3.6-liter V-6 and a 2.8-liter Turbo Diesel.
On-the-job utility is a highlight of the midsize pickup truck class and the 2021 Toyota Tacoma will deliver with a maximum towing capacity of 6,800 pounds – competitive with the Chevy Colorado. Drivers who haul cargo in the truck bed more than they tow will appreciate a maximum payload of 1,625 pounds – that the Chevy Colorado cannot match. When it comes to performance on the trail, the Toyota Tacoma features 9.4 inches of ground clearance and a 4WDemand part-time 4x4 system with an electronic locking rear differential with Multi-Terrain Select and CRAWL Control technology that deliver world-class performance.
Highlights of the 2021 Toyota Tacoma do not end under the hood. Toyota Tacoma models come standard with Toyota Safety Sense™ P driver-assistance systems and a 7-inch Toyota Entune™ 3.0 touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Amazon Alexa smartphone integration. Available upgrades to the Toyota Tacoma spec sheet include an 8-inch Toyota Entune™ touchscreen display, a 6-speaker JBL® sound system, 18-inch alloy wheels, a power sliding rear window, a Panoramic View Monitor, a Multi-Terrain Monitor, a Qi wireless charging system, leather upholstery, heated front seats and more.
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