2021 Toyota Tacoma vs 2021 Chevy Colorado

Differences Between the 2021 Toyota Tacoma and 2021 Chevy Colorado

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.