2020 Toyota Tacoma’s New Price Increase Offset by Worthy Updates

Small increase, big payoff: smarter tech, better comfort, and more off-road grit.

Small trucks are heating up but the Tacoma knows no different — the midsize truck has been going strong since 1995. Where competitors like the Chevy Colorado and Ford Ranger took some time off before returning in 2015 and 2019, respectively, Toyota’s small pickup never left. 

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You’ll Pay More for the 2020 Toyota Tacoma (And You Probably Should)

2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road front view parked in field
2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD (Amee Reehal)

Bad news? Expect the new Tacoma to be $1,000 more expensive compared to 2019. Good news? The truck now gets significant upgrades to offset the minor price bump. End of the day, Tacoma consumers are loyal to the model, and its resale value has always held up. 

Below is US pricing on the new Tacoma (MSRP, before taxes/charges):

ModelDrivetrainCab / Transmission / BedPrice (USD)
2020 Tacoma SR4×2Access Cab 6AT LB$26,050
2020 Tacoma SR4×2Access Cab V6 6AT LB$28,310
2020 Tacoma SR4×2Double Cab 6AT SB$26,880
2020 Tacoma SR4×4Access Cab 6AT LB$29,125
2020 Tacoma SR4×4Double Cab V6 6AT SB$32,315
2020 Tacoma SR54×2Access Cab 6AT LB$27,825
2020 Tacoma SR54×2Access Cab V6 6AT LB$30,970
2020 Tacoma SR54×2Access Cab V6 6AT LB$32,615
2020 Tacoma SR54×2Double Cab 6AT SB$28,715
2020 Tacoma SR54×2Double Cab V6 6AT SB$32,115
2020 Tacoma SR54×4Access Cab 6AT LB$30,900
2020 Tacoma SR54×4Access Cab V6 6AT LB$34,310
2020 Tacoma SR54×4Double Cab V6 6AT SB$35,190
2020 Tacoma SR4×4Access Cab V6 6AT LB$31,775
2020 Tacoma SR54×4Double Cab V6 6AT LB$35,690
2020 Tacoma TRD Sport4×2Access Cab V6 6AT LB$32,745
2020 Tacoma TRD Sport4×2Double Cab V6 6AT SB$34,000
2020 Tacoma TRD Sport4×2Double Cab V6 6AT LB$34,500
2020 Tacoma TRD Sport4×4Access Cab V6 6MT LB$34,720
2020 Tacoma TRD Sport4×4Double Cab V6 6AT SB$36,965
2020 Tacoma TRD Sport4×4Double Cab V6 6AT LB$37,575
2020 Tacoma TRD Sport4×4Double Cab V6 6MT SB$35,335
2020 Tacoma TRD Sport4×4V6 6AT LB$36,030
2020 Tacoma TRD Off-Road4×2Double Cab V6 6AT SB$34,000
2020 Tacoma TRD Off-Road4×4Access Cab V6 6AT LB$36,030
2020 Tacoma TRD Off-Road4×4Double Cab V6 6AT SB$36,965
2020 Tacoma TRD Off-Road4×4Double Cab V6 6MT SB$35,335
2020 Tacoma TRD Off-Road4×4Double Cab V6 6AT LB$37,575
2020 Tacoma TRD Off-Road4×4Double Cab V6 6MT$35,335
2020 Tacoma Limited4×2Double Cab V6 6AT$38,790
2020 Tacoma Limited4×4Double Cab V6 6AT$41,865
2020 Tacoma TRD Pro4×4Double Cab 6MT$43,960
2020 Tacoma TRD Pro4×4Double Cab 6AT$46,665

What’s New on Every Trim, from SR5 to TRD Pro

2020 toyota tacoma 17 inch wheels
2020 Tacoma TRD Pro gets new 16-inch wheels, Tacoma TRD Sport gets 17-inch wheels. Photo: Toyota

Still in its 3rd-generation since 2016, the 2020 Tacoma gets more of a mid-cycle refresh opposed to a complete overhaul. Which is great, since this mid-sizer’s current burly styling inspired by legendary desert race trucks looks sharp as it is, and now enhanced, discussed below.

Updates across the lineup

On the design front, all Tacoma pickups get a a new front grille design and new or updated wheel, each tailored to the specific grade. Capability is improved with electronically power adjustable driver seat on most Tacoma grades. 

Inside, the multimedia system is enhanced with a bigger screen and finally includes Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Amazon Alexa compatibility. For SR5 models and up, a new 10-way power adjustable driver seat with power lumbar support is now standard. 

2020 Tacoma TRD Sport: What’s new

Design updates to the popular TRD Sport include that new front grille, 17-inch wheels, new LED DRL and LED headlight as options, chrome taillamp inserts, and new LED fog lamps. For easier handling in tight situations, the TRD Sport now offers an optional new Panoramic View Monitor (PVM). Inside, Passenger Smart Key entry is also new for 2020.

2020 Tacoma TRD Off-Road: What’s new

In addition to the TRD Sport, the Off-Road grade offers the optional Multi-Terrain Monitor (MTM) providing a better view of the terrain under the pickup. The LED options are there, including an LED bed lamp on this model. On the performance front, the 2020 TRD Off-Road comes with standard TRD-tuned Bilstein shocks, locking rear differential, Hill Assist Control (HAC), a Multi-Terrain Select and Crawl Control. 

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