2026 Toyota Tacoma SR Pictures, Engine, Colors – Toyota has a reputation for building durable pickup trucks that can withstand many years of hard work without skipping a beat. While the 2026 Toyota Tacoma SR marks the debut of a new generation of the brand’s midsize truck, the overall formula is mostly unchanged except for a new engine under the hood. The V6 of old has been replaced by a turbocharged four-cylinder that packs a big punch with smaller displacement. Graciously, a manual transmission is still available.
2026 Toyota Tacoma SR Redesign and Update Plan
Exterior and Interior
After nearly a decade without a new body style, the 2026 Tacoma SR has a fresh new look. There’s more aggression overall, with a few extra creases and bulges to give it a more muscular appearance. The large lower air dam under the front bumper that comes with this tester’s TRD Sport+ package ($,3800) looks a little goofy, but the aerodynamic function over form is there to help highway fuel economy. The interior design gets a more angular look to complement the exterior, but like the rest of the truck, the overall flavour is similar to the old truck’s. 2026 Toyota Tacoma SR Pictures
2026 Toyota Tacoma SR Specs
Even the most affordable Tacoma SR trims come with a decent list of desirable features. Alloy wheels, touchscreen infotainment, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are all included, while the TRD Sport+ package comes with extras like a wireless smartphone charger, automatic climate control, a power sunroof, and power rear window. The front seats have eight-way power adjustability, plus there’s a 10-speaker stereo with a removable Bluetooth speaker.
Engine and Performance
When equipped with the six-speed manual transmission, the new 2.4L four-cylinder engine pumps out 270 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque, which is a slight loss versus the 278 hp and 317 lb-ft with the eight-speed automatic. In either case, low-end torque is greatly improved over the old engine’s. While the old engine also had 278 hp, it had to make do with 265 lb-ft of torque at a much higher 4,600 rpm. In practice, this means less throttle and fewer downshifts are required for merging and passing. 2026 Toyota Tacoma SR Pictures
2026 Toyota Tacoma SR Fuel Economy
Compared to the old V6 with a manual transmission, the new Tacoma SR’s engine improves the nominal fuel economy in the city (13.2 L/100 km) by just under five per cent. On the highway, there’s a bigger improvement (10.3 L/100 km). After a week of mixed driving, the observed economy came in at 11.2 L/100 km, which would have been unheard of in the days of six- and eight-cylinder trucks. While the more expensive hybrid models do a bit better in each metric, they’re geared more towards power rather than economy. As with the handling and highway-speed stability, expect worse consumption numbers from Tacoma SR models that feature knobbier off-road rubber. Fuel tank capacity is 69 L, and regular-grade gas is acceptable . 2026 Toyota Tacoma SR Pictures
2026 Toyota Tacoma SR Safety Features
The new Tacoma SR has a full suite of advanced driver aids, which are standard across the lineup. The systems include forward collision system with automatic braking, lane departure warning and tracing assistance, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, oncoming vehicle detection, pedestrian detection, road sign assist, automatic high-beam control, and adaptive cruise control.
As with many pickups, child seat installation is a challenge. If the lower anchors are attached (even loosely), there is zero access to the top tether anchor point for forward-facing seats. 2026 Toyota Tacoma SR Pictures
2026 Toyota Tacoma SR Price and Release Date
At an as-tested price of $54,270 before tax, this tester represents a sweet spot in the Tacoma SR range regardless of transmission or bed size selected. Pricing for higher grade models such as the Limited, TRD Pro, or Trailhunter can escalate very quickly, and while they look a lot cooler, this version offers a lot of truck for the money.
The 2026 Toyota Tacoma SR is a formidable updated alternative in the midsize pickup segment. The outgoing model had strong demand throughout its run between 2015 and 2023, and there’s no reason the 2026 model won’t do the same. With more bravado in its styling and under the hood, the Taco is ready to work and play hard as a right-size truck for most consumers. 2026 Toyota Tacoma SR Pictures