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The 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR is the base model for this half-ton truck. That doesn’t mean there’s anything wrong with it, just the opposite. If you want a great truck at an affordable price, the SR trim could be the right Tacoma for you to drive.

Can you enjoy any cab or bed options in the 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR?

2023 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab
2023 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab | Toyota

Toyota gives the SR trim several configurations. The rule of two applies to this base Tacoma which can be had in two cab sizes, with two bed lengths, and has the choice of two powertrains. Select either an Access Cab (think extended cab with rear doors opening opposite the front doors) or Double Cab (a cab more like a traditional Crew Cab).

Seating is limited to five people in the Double Cab and barely four in the Access Cab. If you have the Access Cab Tacoma truck, the rear is better used as a cargo hold.

The Access Cab model comes with a 6-foot bed, while the Double Cab gives you a 5-foot bed for the items you need to carry.

What is the SR package on a Tacoma?

Two 2023 Toyota Tacoma Trucks posed outdoors
2023 Toyota Tacoma | Toyota

This trim might be basic, but the 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR gives you plenty of features. These items include:

  • 16-inch steel wheels
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Manually-adjustable front seats
  • Plastic steering wheel
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Android Auto
  • Amazon Alexa compatibility
  • Wi-Fi hotspot
  • Three USB ports
  •  Satellite Radio
  • Bluetooth
  • 6-speaker audio system
  • 7-inch touchscreen
  • Forward collision warning
  • Automatic emergency braking
  •  Pedestrian detection
  • Lane-departure warning
  • Automatic high beams
  •  Adaptive cruise control

What are the powertrains offered for the Tacoma SR?

Red 2023 Toyota Tacoma Pulling a Trailer at dusk
2023 Toyota Tacoma Pulling a Trailer | Toyota

This Toyota truck comes with the option of two different engines, both of which use a six-speed automatic transmission. The engines offered are:

2.7-liter 4-cylinder

159 horsepower, 180 lb-ft of torque

20 city/23 hwy mpg (RWD), 19 city/22 hwy mpg (4WD)

Max Towing: 3,500 pounds

Max Payload: 1,685 pounds

3.5-lite V6

278 horsepower, 265 lb-ft of torque

19 city/24 hwy mpg (RWD), 18 city/22 hwy mpg (4WD)

Max Towing: 6,800 pounds

Max Payload: 1,525 pounds

Does the Tacoma SR have power seats?

No, at this base trim, you’ll have manually adjustable seats. These seats have several positions to ensure everyone can find a comfortable place to enjoy the drive.

How much does the 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR cost?

Barcelona Red Metallic 2023 Toyota Tacoma driving up a hill
2023 Toyota Tacoma | Toyota

The starting price for the SR trim is $27,500. Adding 4WD to this truck increases the price by $3,000, as does upgrading to the Double Cab version. This pricing makes the Tacoma SR an affordable truck to drive.

Is the Tacoma SR a good truck?

Yes, the 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR is a good truck. You don’t get the frills of a higher trim, but this truck comes packaged with the desired power, electronics, and safety equipment to make it an easy midsize truck to drive and enjoy. If you want more in your Tacoma, you can climb the trim ladder and pay more for one of the higher versions.

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