2026 Toyota Tacoma

The Tacoma has held its position as the midsize truck benchmark for one simple reason: people trust it. No other vehicle in this segment holds its value as stubbornly, and no other manufacturer can match Toyota's reputation for building trucks that refuse to quit. The i-FORCE MAX hybrid is the headliner, pairing the 2.4-liter turbo with an electric motor for 326 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque. Those torque numbers rival some full-size pickups, and in practice, the hybrid Tacoma feels genuinely strong when towing or hauling. A six-speed manual remains available on select trims for buyers who still believe in the third pedal. The downside is price creep. A base Tacoma at $32,245 is reasonable, but a loaded TRD Pro pushes past $62,000 — money that buys a very nice F-150 or Ram 1500. The ride quality, while improved over the previous generation, still reminds you that this is a body-on-frame truck. The Ford Ranger rides smoother, and the Chevy Colorado offers better on-road manners. But here's the thing: five years from now, the Tacoma will be worth more than any of them. That's not speculation — it's been true for every generation of Tacoma since the nameplate launched. If total cost of ownership matters to you, the Tacoma's resale advantage is its most compelling feature.