Toyota Tacoma: A truck with multiple personalities
September 30 2025,
The Toyota Tacoma is the very embodiment of versatility in the mid-size pickup truck segment. Thanks to a lineup that offers a variety of versions with distinct purposes, the model appeals to a very diverse clientele, ranging from off-road driving enthusiasts to workers and entrepreneurs in the Gatineau region, or simply those who want a practical and reliable vehicle every day.
Here is an overview of the Tacoma's personalities, according to its versions.
Powertrain: Power and Efficiency
All variants of the Tacoma are built around the same engine block: a 2.4-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder. It can be paired with either an eight-speed automatic transmission or a six-speed manual, depending on the version (power: 228 to 278 horsepower; torque: 243 to 317 pound-feet). For those seeking even more torque and performance, the i-FORCE MAX hybrid version (still with the 2.4-liter engine) is available with certain model configurations, delivering 326 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque. These hybrid versions also stand out with significant towing capacities. This allows the hybrid variants of the Tacoma to offer the best of all worlds: performance, towing capacity, and fuel efficiency.
Cab Sizes and Utility: Extended and Double
The Tacoma is offered in two cab styles. The Double Cab is very practical for comfortably transporting passengers or workers, thanks to four large doors and good interior space. The extended cab version (XtraCab), on the other hand, is more utilitarian: only two doors, reduced interior space (very practical for storing equipment), a bed that can be up to six feet long, and numerous storage spaces inside behind the front seats.
This cab is aimed at people who need more space for their tools than for their guests, like many workers and entrepreneurs in the Outaouais region.
The Variants: For Everyday and Adventure
Toyota Canada offers twelve different variants of its 2025 Tacoma. What's really interesting is that each has its own personality.
For example, the SR5 trim is designed for work and daily life, with essential equipment, a reasonable level of comfort, standard multimedia features, and 17-inch wheels. Higher up in the range, the TRD Sport version adds sporty visual elements, such as more aggressively styled rims, aluminum pedals, and a more robust look. The TRD Off-Road model, for its part, enhances all-terrain capabilities with suitable tires, underbody skid plates, a lockable differential, as well as more forgiving shock absorbers designed for off-roading.
With the Tacoma Limited, the focus is on luxury and comfort, with more high-end accents, more advanced technology, etc. Finally, the newcomer, the Trailhunter model, goes further than any other Tacoma model in history. This version is an all-access pass for off-road driving, capable of overcoming impressive obstacles. It is designed for camping and extreme excursion enthusiasts in the region, whether in the Gatineau Hills or on the trails of the Outaouais.
All the Desired Luxury
Whatever the version, the experience you have with a Tacoma is always satisfying. Depending on the model, you benefit from adapted suspensions, a modern multimedia system, all the desired connectivity, useful driving aids, and all the safety of the Toyota Safety Sense suite. As you move up the range, you'll find heated seats, a sunroof, more comfortable seats (some even with built-in shock absorbers), a power tailgate, towing features—in short, everything you want.
In summary, the Toyota Tacoma is not a monolithic model: it's a complete range at your disposal, and you are sure to find the one that meets your priorities, whether it's performance, adventure, comfort, or the simple practicality offered by a pickup truck.
This ability to transform according to tastes and needs largely explains why the Tacoma remains so popular in the Canadian market, not to mention its great reliability.
To discover it in more depth, come see us at Toyota Gatineau, your trusted Toyota dealership in Gatineau.
