Ok, maybe you don’t want to shop at the base model of a vehicle, but could you find driving pleasure and the features you desire with one step upward? The 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR5 is only one step above the base SR model. This Toyota truck brings more features while offering good value; could it be the sweet spot of this truck? Let’s find out.

What is the Toyota Tacoma SR5?

The SR5 trim is the most popular version of the Tacoma pickup. This trim takes the base Toyota truck and adds more features for you to enjoy. Some of those items are:

• A charcoal-colored grille with chrome surrounds
• Heated power side mirrors
• Tire pressure monitoring
• Fog lights
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Steering wheel audio and Bluetooth controls
• Remote keyless entry
• 8-inch touchscreen

Choose a V6 version of this truck, and you’ve got:

• 16-inch alloy wheels
• Class IV tow hitch receiver
• Power sliding rear window (double cab versions only)
• 10-way power driver’s seat with 2-way power lumbar support
• Smart Key proximity key fob
• Push-button starting

Are there any options packages for the 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR5?

Yes, there are several ways you can upgrade this Toyota midsize pickup truck. Some of the options packages you’ll find are:

SR5 Appearance Package

This package adds 16-inch alloy wheels and color-keyed fender flares to the four-cylinder Tacoma.

SX Package

The SX Package is an appearance package for the V6 Toyota Tacoma, which adds black exterior elements, including the 16-inch wheels, fender flares, moldings, badges, and mirror caps.

Technology Package

Adding the Technology Package to your 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR5 gives you:

• Blind-spot monitoring
• Rear cross-traffic alerts
• SR5 Dynamic Navigation Package
  • Premium audio system
  • Parking sensors
  • Dynamic Navigation (3-year trial)

Chrome Package

Add a splash of chrome to a V6-powered Tacoma SR5 with a 5-foot bed. This package gives you 18-inch chrome-finished alloy wheels, door handles, and exhaust tips.

Trail Edition Package

The Toyota Tacoma SR5 Double Cab with the V6 engine and 4WD is eligible for the Trail Edition package. This gives you:

• 1.1-inch front lift/0.5-inch rear lift
• 16-inch bronze wheels
• Goodyear Kevlar all-terrain tires
• Locking rear differential
• Skid plates
• Lockable bed storage
• Driver’s side cooler
• Black fabric seats with tan stitching
• 120-volt outlet in the bed

The Trail Edition models come in four colors: Magnetic Gray Metallic, Lunar Rock, black, and white.

What are the cab and bed options of the SR5 trim?

Toyota gives the SR5 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 powertrains does this Toyota truck offer?

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

How much does the 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR5 cost?

The SR5 trim begins at $29,850, but with the variety of available packages and configurations, this truck could easily reach over $35,000.

Is the SR5 worth it?

Yes, if you’re looking for a dependable, tough, and rugged midsize pickup truck to drive, this could be the right one for you. The 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR5 offers several ways to make it the right truck for everything you want to get done. This trim level is easily the sweet spot for the Tacoma.

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