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2027 Toyota Tacoma Horsepower and Torque
How much power does a Tacoma make? Here is the horsepower and torque of each 2027 Tacoma powertrain and transmission, and which grades get each one, using toyota.com's 2027 Tacoma specifications, read November 10, 2026.
278 hpi-FORCE, most grades
326 hpi-FORCE MAX hybrid
465 lb.-ft.i-FORCE MAX torque
11grades listed
How much horsepower does the 2027 Toyota Tacoma have?
Toyota.com lists 278 hp and 317 lb.-ft. for the i-FORCE 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder with the 8-speed automatic on most grades (228 hp on the SR, 270 hp with the 6-speed manual), and 326 hp and 465 lb.-ft. for the i-FORCE MAX hybrid. The Trailhunter is listed at 323 hp.
Tacoma horsepower and torque by powertrain
| Powertrain | Horsepower | Torque | Transmission | Grades |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| i-FORCE 2.4L turbo 4-cylinder | 228 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 243 lb.-ft. @ 1,600 rpm | 8-speed automatic | SR with the automatic |
| i-FORCE 2.4L turbo 4-cylinder | 278 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 317 lb.-ft. @ 1,700 rpm | 8-speed automatic | SR5, TRD PreRunner, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, Limited |
| i-FORCE 2.4L turbo 4-cylinder | 270 hp @ 5,400 rpm | 310 lb.-ft. @ 2,800 rpm | 6-speed manual (iMT) | SR, TRD Sport and TRD Off-Road 4WD with the manual |
| i-FORCE MAX 2.4L turbo hybrid | 326 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 465 lb.-ft. @ 1,700 rpm | 8-speed automatic | TRD Sport i-FORCE MAX, TRD Off-Road i-FORCE MAX, Limited i-FORCE MAX, TRD Pro |
| i-FORCE MAX (Trailhunter) | 323 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 465 lb.-ft. @ 1,700 rpm | 8-speed automatic | Trailhunter |
From toyota.com's 2027 Tacoma specifications (mechanical/performance), read November 10, 2026, across all 27 configurations listed.
Tacoma power and drive by grade
| Grade | Powertrain | Horsepower | Torque | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR | i-FORCE | 228 hp (automatic); 270 hp (manual) | 243 lb.-ft. (automatic); 310 lb.-ft. (manual) | RWD or part-time 4WD |
| SR5 | i-FORCE | 278 hp | 317 lb.-ft. | RWD or part-time 4WD |
| TRD PreRunner | i-FORCE | 278 hp | 317 lb.-ft. | RWD |
| TRD Sport | i-FORCE | 278 hp (automatic); 270 hp (manual) | 317 lb.-ft. (automatic); 310 lb.-ft. (manual) | RWD or part-time 4WD |
| TRD Off-Road | i-FORCE | 278 hp (automatic); 270 hp (manual) | 317 lb.-ft. (automatic); 310 lb.-ft. (manual) | Part-time 4WD |
| Limited | i-FORCE | 278 hp | 317 lb.-ft. | Part-time 4WD |
| TRD Sport i-FORCE MAX | i-FORCE MAX | 326 hp | 465 lb.-ft. | Part-time 4WD |
| TRD Off-Road i-FORCE MAX | i-FORCE MAX | 326 hp | 465 lb.-ft. | Part-time 4WD |
| Limited i-FORCE MAX | i-FORCE MAX | 326 hp | 465 lb.-ft. | Full-time 4WD |
| TRD Pro | i-FORCE MAX | 326 hp | 465 lb.-ft. | Part-time 4WD |
| Trailhunter | i-FORCE MAX | 323 hp | 465 lb.-ft. | Part-time 4WD |
From toyota.com's 2027 Tacoma specifications (mechanical/performance), read November 10, 2026. Cab and bed choices vary by grade; the horsepower and torque shown depend only on powertrain and transmission.
Which Tacoma to choose for power
For the most power, toyota.com lists the i-FORCE MAX hybrid at 326 hp and 465 lb.-ft. on the TRD Sport i-FORCE MAX, TRD Off-Road i-FORCE MAX, Limited i-FORCE MAX and TRD Pro, and at 323 hp on the Trailhunter. All use the 8-speed automatic.
Most i-FORCE grades with the 8-speed automatic are listed at 278 hp and 317 lb.-ft. The SR is the exception at 228 hp and 243 lb.-ft.
If you want a manual, toyota.com lists a 6-speed intelligent Manual Transmission (iMT) on 4WD versions of the SR, TRD Sport and TRD Off-Road, rated at 270 hp and 310 lb.-ft.
Elgin Toyota hours
| Department | Hours |
|---|---|
| Sales | Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun closed |
| Service | Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun closed |
From Elgin Toyota's website, November 10, 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
Toyota Tacoma horsepower FAQ
How much horsepower does the Toyota Tacoma have?
Toyota.com lists 228 to 278 horsepower for the 2027 Tacoma's i-FORCE 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder, depending on grade and transmission, and 326 horsepower for the i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain. The Trailhunter is listed at 323 horsepower.
Which Tacoma has the most horsepower?
The i-FORCE MAX grades: TRD Sport i-FORCE MAX, TRD Off-Road i-FORCE MAX, Limited i-FORCE MAX and TRD Pro, each listed at 326 hp and 465 lb.-ft. on toyota.com.
Why does the Tacoma SR have less horsepower?
Toyota.com lists the SR's i-FORCE engine at 228 hp and 243 lb.-ft. with the 8-speed automatic, against 278 hp and 317 lb.-ft. for the other i-FORCE grades with the automatic.
Does the manual Tacoma have different horsepower?
Yes. Toyota.com lists 270 hp at 5,400 rpm and 310 lb.-ft. at 2,800 rpm for the 6-speed manual (iMT) versions of the SR, TRD Sport and TRD Off-Road, all with 4WD.
Does the Tacoma still have a V6?
Not on the 2027 model. Toyota.com lists two powertrains, both built around a 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder: the i-FORCE engine and the i-FORCE MAX hybrid.
Is the 2026 Tacoma the same?
Yes for power. Toyota.com's 2026 Tacoma specifications list the same horsepower and torque figures for each grade and transmission.
Driving a Tacoma in person?
Visit Elgin Toyota at 1600 W. Lake St. in Streamwood to compare the i-FORCE and i-FORCE MAX Tacoma.
Sources
Horsepower, torque, transmissions, drivetrains and grades are from toyota.com's 2027 Tacoma specifications page, read November 10, 2026; the 2026 page lists the same power figures. Address and hours are from Elgin Toyota's own website. Image is a Dealer.com vehicle image and is illustrative.
- 2027 Toyota Tacoma specifications: horsepower and torque by powertrain and transmission, drivetrain and grades, 27 configurations (page data), Toyota, read November 10, 2026
- 2026 Toyota Tacoma specifications: same horsepower and torque by grade and transmission (page data), Toyota, read November 10, 2026
- Address and hours, Elgin Toyota, November 10, 2026
