If you're looking for a reliable truck that can handle tough tasks and provide plenty of power and a comfortable ride, consider the 2021 Toyota Tacoma or the 2021 Toyota Tundra. Both trucks are great for routine trips, long rides, and off-road adventures. The Tacoma is available in six trim levels: SR, SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, Limited, and TRD Pro. With the Tundra, you can choose SR, SR5, Limited, Platinum, TRD Pro, or 1794 Edition trims. Here's some more information to help you decide which of these popular trucks has the features you need.
Exterior
Both trucks have appealing, muscular profiles. The 2021 Tacoma looks sporty and rugged, and the larger Tundra has a more luxurious, refined feel. The Tacoma has a big upper grille with the Toyota symbol in the center, a narrow lower grille with a large skid plate underneath it, 9.4 inches of ground clearance, and a sculpted hood and sides.
It also comes with 16-inch wheels, a spoiler on the tailgate, a sliding rear window, heated power side mirrors, convenient storage compartments along the sides of the truck bed, and a lockable and removable tailgate. There's even a storage space with insulation that can act as a cooler. Tacoma lettering on the tailgate adds to the rugged look.
You can get a 5- or 6-foot bed, and two cab sizes are available. Additional options include fog lights, a power moonroof with a sunshade, a 120-volt power outlet in the truck bed, a lockable cover for the bed, 17- or 18-inch wheels, and a power-sliding rear window. The TRD Pro has Toyota lettering on the grille, a hood scoop, and unique black alloy wheels. Nightshade Special Edition package is available with the Limited, and it includes black wheels, a striking black mesh grille, black side mirrors, black door handles, and a black exhaust tip for a cool look.
Many of the 2021 Tundra's options are the same as the Tacoma, but some additional features are also available. You can select a 5.5-, 6.5-, or 8.1-foot bed. Like the Tacoma, there are two cab sizes. The Tundra has an upper grille that's even bigger than the Tacoma's, and there's a large air intake for the engine right above it. This truck has 10.4 inches of ground clearance. Choose the Platinum or the 1794 Edition trim levels for chrome, heated, power-folding, auto-dimming side mirrors with turn signals, blind-spot warning indicators, puddle lights, and memory settings.
Interior
With the Tacoma, you'll get a 4.2-inch driver information display with outdoor temperature and fuel economy displays, three USB ports, a 7-inch touch screen, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and SiriusXM satellite radio. The infotainment system is compatible with Amazon Alexa, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. You can add dual-zone automatic climate control, keyless entry, wireless charging, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with sound and Bluetooth controls. Other options include an 8-inch touch screen, navigation, rear parking assistance, a panoramic camera system, heated leather front seats, and a 10-way power driver's seat with adjustable lumbar support.
The Tundra has a folding front passenger seat, folding rear seats, and a steering wheel with Bluetooth, voice recognition, cruise control, and lane departure warning buttons. You can choose a 12-way power driver's seat with memory settings and power thigh and lumbar support. A six-way power passenger's seat with lumbar support, keyless entry, push-button start, a power-sliding rear window, and storage compartments underneath the rear seats are also available. The 1794 Edition comes with wood accents and brown leather seats, and the TRD Pro has black leather seats with red stitching.
Performance
The 2021 Tacoma can tow heavy loads and maneuver through traffic. The Tacoma has a six-speed automatic transmission and a four-cylinder, 2.7-liter engine that provides 159 horsepower and 180 pound-feet of torque. You can also choose a 3.5-liter V-6 that gives 278 horsepower and 265 pound-feet of torque. This truck can pull up to 6,800 pounds and carry up to 1,440 pounds. It comes with hill-start assistance and traction control, and crawl control helps drivers navigate rough terrain by controlling acceleration and braking. It has five low-speed settings.
Trailer sway control, an engine oil cooler, a power steering cooler, and a six-speed manual transmission are available. The optional on-demand four-wheel drive has a rear-wheel-drive mode to save fuel. You can also choose an off-road suspension with heavy-duty shocks. With the four-cylinder engine, the Tacoma can go 20 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway. The V-6 gets 18 mpg in traffic and 22 mpg on the open road.
With the 2021 Tundra, you'll get a 5.7-liter V-8 engine that generates 381 horsepower and 401 pound-feet of torque, a heavy-duty battery, and a heavy-duty alternator. The six-speed automatic transmission has a tow/haul mode. Like the Tacoma, on-demand four-wheel drive is optional. The Tundra can haul up to 1,730 pounds and tow up to 10,200 pounds. A 38-gallon fuel tank is available, and you can get 13 mpg in the city and 18 mpg on the highway.
Safety
With the Tacoma, you'll get stability control, braking assistance, forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, lane departure alert, advanced cruise control, and automatic high beams. The advanced front airbags can inflate at different speeds to minimize injuries in a variety of situations. Other standard features include active front headrests, a rearview camera, and a security system with an engine immobilizer.
The Tundra comes with most of the same features. It also has an integrated trailer brake controller. You can choose front and rear parking assistance and a security system with a glass breakage sensor and an engine immobilizer as well. With every new Toyota, you'll get free 24-hour roadside assistance for two years and free routine maintenance for two years or 25,000 miles.
To learn more about these awesome trucks and test-drive them for yourself, contact Kings Toyota for an appointment. We can help you decide which vehicle is best for your needs and make your buying process stress-free.
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