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Black 2021 Toyota Tacoma Nightshade Edition vs Gray 2020 Toyota Tacoma on a Trail

2021 Toyota Tacoma vs 2020 Toyota Tacoma

You cannot go wrong when you choose the Toyota Tacoma midsize pickup truck at Earnhardt Toyota. The arrival of the 2021 Toyota Tacoma has many car shoppers chomping at the bit to get behind the wheel, but they want to know – what are the differences between the 2021 Toyota Tacoma and 2020 Toyota Tacoma? Find the answers with this detailed 2021 Toyota Tacoma vs 2020 Toyota Tacoma comparison.

What sets the 2021 Toyota Tacoma apart from its predecessor? To make the 2021 Toyota Tacoma even more attractive to Mesa-area car shoppers, the Toyota design team has added the Nightshade Edition and Trail Edition to the lineup, where they will join six trim levels – SR, SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, Limited and TRD Pro – with a price tag that starts at $26,150. Choose from Access Cab and Double Cab body styles with a pair of bed lengths to find the perfect fit. 

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2021 Toyota Tacoma

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2020 Toyota Tacoma
$26,150 Starting Price $26,050
278-Horsepower 3.5-Liter V-6 Engine 278-Horsepower 3.5-Liter V-6
SR, SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, Limited and TRD Pro Standard Trim Levels SR, SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, Limited and TRD Pro
Nightshade Special Edition and Trail Special Edition Special Editions N/A

Find the Differences Between the 2021 Toyota Tacoma and 2020 Toyota Tacoma

Built for hard work on the jobsite or the farm and mud-slingin' thrills on the trail, the 2021 Toyota Tacoma and its predecessor will deliver the power you crave. Base Toyota Tacoma models are powered by a 159-horsepower 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine that is replaced by an available 278-horsepower 3.5-liter V-6 engine in many trim levels. Paired with your choice between a six-speed manual and six-speed automatic transmission, six-cylinder Toyota Tacoma entries will tow up to 6,800 pounds and haul an impressive 1,440 pounds. 4WDemand part-time four-wheel drive will cater to drivers who love to hit the trail in search of adventures in the Mesa, Chandler and Gilbert area. 

Are you looking for a pickup truck that will keep you and your family safe on the road? The Toyota Tacoma will deliver with a standard suite of Toyota Safety Sense™ systems that will make your day-to-day drive safer than ever. Entertainment is provided by a standard 7-inch Toyota Entune™ 3.0 touchscreen infotainment system that provides unrivaled access to Amazon Alexa, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and onboard Wi-Fi. An impressive list of available upgrades will add luxury, style and innovation to your drive.

Tacoma Trail Edition 

Do you love family camping trips? The 2021 Toyota Tacoma Trail Edition is an outdoor-focused option for you and your family that features a signature style built on the Tacoma SR5 platform and a host of standard features that include a black interior with tan accents, all-weather floor mats, 16-inch TRD Off-Road alloy wheels, all-terrain tires, a 120-volt in-bed power outlet and lockable, insulated in-bed storage compartments – perfect for cold refreshments.

Tacoma Nightshade Edition 

Do you love the look of an all-black pickup truck? The 2021 Toyota Tacoma Nightshade Edition – built on the Tacoma Limited trim – will deliver style and luxury at every turn. Highlights of the Tacoma Nightshade Edition include a black leather interior, black exhaust tips, Dark Smoke 18-inch alloy wheels, black exterior accents and more.  

Find the perfect fit for you and your family at Earnhardt Toyota with this in-depth 2021 Toyota Tacoma vs 2020 Toyota Tacoma comparison!

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Black 2021 Toyota Tacoma Nightshade Edition Rear Exterior on City Street
2021 Toyota Tacoma Nightshade Edition Front Interior
2021 Toyota Tacoma Trail Edition Lockable In-Bed Storage