2025 Toyota Tacoma Off-Road and Towing Capabilities

The 2025 Toyota Tacoma for sale is not only a durable and capable mid-size truck, but it’s also safe with its 4-star NHTSA rating and 2024 IIHS Top Safety Pick status. Apart from that, it has strong towing and off-road capabilities that it can drive through rugged terrain like it’s nothing.

But what features are making this truck a serious contender in handling the deserts and rocky paths of Las Vegas? You’ll never know unless you continue reading below — and schedule a test drive with David Wilson’s Toyota of Las Vegas.

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2025 Toyota Tacoma Off Road Features by Trim

Las Vegas sits right in the middle of the Mojave Desert, surrounded by mountain ranges, rocky valleys, and vast stretches of dry, sandy terrain. From this alone, you would need a vehicle that can drive through loose gravel, rocky trails, and drastic elevation changes like they’re nothing.

Engineers design midsize trucks like the 2025 Toyota Tacoma precisely for these road conditions. But what are the off-road features you’ll specifically find in every 2025 Tacoma trim level?

SR and SR5

The SR and SR5 trims of the Toyota Tacoma 2025 are good starting points for light off-road use. These trucks have an available Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) that sends power to all four wheels. This results in better traction when driving on rough or slippery surfaces.

Apart from that, the 2025 Toyota Tacoma SR and 2025 Toyota SR5 have an 8-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission with intelligence (ECT-i). With more gears and an electronic unit managing the gear changes, the smoother the acceleration and the better their fuel economy.

Though these two trims don’t have off-roading-specific features, they have an independent double-wishbone front suspension and a leaf spring rear suspension. These allow the front wheels to move independently of each other, promoting more precise wheel control and better grip while supporting heavy loads.

TRD PreRunner

The 2025 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner is a step up from the SR and SR5 trims, as it can handle light off-roading, but with the perks of having rear-wheel drive. It still has an 8-speed automatic transmission for smoother acceleration and better fuel economy.

But what sets the PreRunner apart from the previous trims is the presence of these features:

• Automatic Limited-Slip Differential (Auto LSD) sends power to the wheel to give it more grip
• Electronically Controlled Locking Rear Differential locks the wheels together to improve their traction on extra slippery or uneven surfaces
• 32-inch BFGoodrich all-terrain tires balance comfort with off-road toughness
• Front suspension lift raises the Tacoma PreRunner slightly for added ground clearance to avoid scraping the truck with rough ground or rocks

So, if you’re not willing to commit to a vehicle with a full 4WD system but want one that can tackle mild trails and dirt roads, go for the Tacoma PreRunner.

TRD Sport and TRD Off-Road

If the previous trims only have basic off-roading features, the 2025 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport and the 2025 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road have improved their own capabilities, comfort, and control. However, the Sport and Off-Road have some slight differences between them.

The TRD Sport is best for drivers who spend more time driving on paved city streets and highways, but want a truck that can handle light off-roading. The vehicle features 18-inch alloy wheels for more grip and a sporty look. It also comes with sport-tuned suspension with twin-tube shocks for a firmer and more controlled ride.

Compared to the previous two trims, the TRD Sport has an 8-speed automatic and a 6-speed manual transmission. This gives the driver the flexibility to choose his driving style.

Other off-road features in the TRD Sport include:

• Part-Time Four-Wheel Drive allows shifting between low and high gears to improve control during steep climbs and descents.
• Automatic Limited-Slip Differential (Auto LSD) to maintain grip by sending more power to the slipping wheel

As for the TRD Off-Road, it’s made for tougher trails, rocky paths, and rough desert terrains. Like the Sport, it comes with the standard 4WDemand part-time 4-wheel drive and electronically locking rear differential to maximize rear wheel traction.

But, to add more comfort and control, the TRD Off-Road has an available Stabilizer Disconnect System (SDM). This feature allows the front sway bar to disconnect electronically, enabling the wheels to move more independently.

Other features the Tacoma TRD Off-Road has include:

• Multi-Terrain Select to pick the driving mode optimized for muddy, sandy, or rocky conditions
• Crawl Control for maintaining a steady speed and controlling the brakes automatically on rough trails
• Bilstein Shocks to absorb the bumps and dips for a smoother and more stable ride
• 17-inch all-terrain wheels
• Skid plates to protect the vital parts of the truck from scraping or damage

Limited | Limited i-FORCE MAX

Drivers who want refined comfort and off-roading need to have the 2025 Toyota Tacoma Limited and its electric 2025 Toyota Tacoma Limited i-FORCE MAX.

The Tacoma Limited features Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) that constantly adjusts the shock absorbers for smoother rides and tighter control when turning. For added loading convenience, the Limited comes wth a power open-and-close tailgate and power-extending running boards.

The Limited i-FORCE MAX engine has all the features of the Limited trim, plus a hybrid engine and full-time four-wheel drive. It also features an electronic locking center differential for more traction on all four wheels.

Trailhunter and TRD Pro

The 2025 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter and the 2025 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro are the pinnacles of what an off-roading vehicle should be. Apart from advanced technology, they have rugged hardware that goes with serious off-roading adventures.

For the TRD Pro, here are the features that make it an ultimate off-roading truck:

• 5-inch FOX Internal Bypass QS3 Shocks with Rear Piggyback Reservoirs absorbs bumps and jumps while maintaining precise control over rough terrain
• IsoDynamic Performance seats have a damping system to stabilize the head and neck, reducing the impact on your body when on long, rough rides
• Stabilizer Disconnect Feature to help the tires stay in better contact with the rough terrain
• Crawl Control adjusts the throttle and braking at low speeds (during climbing or going down steep or rocky trails)

The Trailhunter, on the other hand, is best for extended tough outdoor trips. Apart from the features it carried over from the previous trim, here are some off-roading features that make it stand out:

• 18-inch bronze alloy wrapped in 33-inch rugged-terrain tires for gripping sandy and rocky trails
• Position-sensitive Old Man Emu 2.5-inch Forged Monotube Shocks with Rear Piggyback-Style Remote Reservoirs to better handle varied terrain and heavier loads
• High-clearance steel front bumper
• Rock rails to protect along the sides
• ARB Steel Rear Bumper with Recovery Hooks for extra durability and recovery options

Together, the Tacoma Trailhunter and TRD Pro offer the highest level of off-road performance and comfort that you can find in a truck.

Powertrain Options and Maximum Towing Capacities

Though each trim has its own unique off-roading features, there are only two 2025 Toyota Tacoma engine options available.

One such option is the i-FORCE 2.4L turbo engine, a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that can produce 278 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque. With this power, it can tow boats, campers, and trailers while maintaining good fuel economy.

The i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain, on the other hand, pairs a turbocharged engine with an electric motor. This adds more power (326 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque), producing smoother acceleration, better towing capacities, and improved fuel efficiency.

When it comes to the 2025 Toyota Tacoma towing capacity, it depends on the trim. But for a rough estimate, it can tow anywhere between 3,500 lbs to 6,500 lbs. By trim, here are their respective maximum Toyota Tacoma towing specs:

• SR: up to 3,500 lbs (Small trailers, lightweight boats)
• 2025 Toyota Tacoma SR5 towing capacity, TRD PreRunner, TRD Sport: 6,400 lbs – 6,500 lbs (midsize boats, campers, utility trailers)*
• Hybrid Toyota Tacoma trims: up to 6,000 lbs (recreational gears and vehicles)

Towing Safety and Extras

Towing comes with its own dangers if you’re not keen enough to observe the proper weight limits per Tacoma trim. But to make hauling safe, Toyota has equipped the Tacoma with several towing safety systems:

• Trailer Sway Control to detect any swaying or wiggling of the trailer. When it detects any of those, it automatically brakes the wheels individually while adjusting engine power
• Available Towing Packages: Class-IV hitch receiver, wiring harness with 4- and 7-pin connectors, and other towing essentials

By combining powerful and efficient engines with towing aids, the 2025 Toyota Tacoma can haul stuff across the diverse Vegas terrain.

Note:

* – When properly equipped

Conquer Las Vegas Roads With the 2025 Toyota Tacoma

Whether you’re towing a trailer or going on an off-road adventure, the 2025 Toyota Tacoma for sale can handle Las Vegas’s demanding terrain. This midsize truck has the hybrid power and advanced off-road tech that sets the standard for what an off-road truck should have.

Ready to own this truck? Stop by David Wilson’s Toyota of Las Vegas and let our expert staff help you find the trim for your driving style. While you’re at it, check out what’s new in our Toyota service & parts specials.

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