2020 Toyota Tacoma Specifications Overview

The 2020 Toyota Tacoma is certified across 6 configurations with 3.5L 6-Cylinder Engine, 2.7L 4-Cylinder Engine powertrain options. Available drivetrain layouts include Rear-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive paired with Automatic (S6) or Manual 6-spd. EPA classified under the Small Pickup Trucks 2WD / Small Pickup Trucks 4WD size category. Platform architecture belongs to the 3rd Generation (N300) vehicle family.

Engine / Motors
2 Options
3.5L 6-Cylinder Engine, 2.7L 4-Cylinder Engine
Drivetrain Options
2 Drivetrains
Rear-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Transmissions
2 Options
Automatic (S6), Manual 6-spd
Vehicle Classification
Small Pickup Trucks 2WD
Official EPA regulatory class

Certified Powertrain & Transmission Configurations (6)

Official laboratory certification specifications for each factory engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutation

Configuration / Model Engine & Displacement Cylinders Induction / Tech Transmission Drivetrain Fuel System
Tacoma 2WD Small Pickup Trucks 2WD 3.5L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Automatic (S6) Rear-Wheel Drive Regular
Tacoma 2WD Small Pickup Trucks 2WD 2.7L 4-Cylinder Engine 4 Naturally Aspirated Automatic (S6) Rear-Wheel Drive Regular
Tacoma 4WD Small Pickup Trucks 4WD 3.5L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Automatic (S6) Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Regular
Tacoma 4WD Small Pickup Trucks 4WD 2.7L 4-Cylinder Engine 4 Naturally Aspirated Automatic (S6) Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Regular
Tacoma 4WD Small Pickup Trucks 4WD 3.5L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Manual 6-spd Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Regular
Tacoma 4WD D-CAB MT TRD-ORP/PRO Small Pickup Trucks 4WD 3.5L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Manual 6-spd Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Regular
EPA Certification Standards: Powertrain and transmission specifications represent official laboratory configuration records filed under 40 CFR Part 600. For detailed fuel economy ratings, electric range, and annual fuel costs, explore the 2020 Toyota Tacoma MPG & Range Report.

Regulatory Classification & Safety Architecture

Federal classification standards and standard active driver assistance system capabilities

EPA Regulatory Size Class

  • Small Pickup Trucks 2WD
  • Small Pickup Trucks 4WD

NHTSA NCAP Body Formats

  • 2020 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 2WD
  • 2020 Toyota TACOMA PU/EC 2WD
  • 2020 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 4WD
  • 2020 Toyota TACOMA PU/EC 4WD

Active Safety Technology

Evaluated under federal safety compliance standards.

Official US Government Data Provenance

Powertrain, transmission, drivetrain, and regulatory classification specifications on this page are derived directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) official laboratory certification registries.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.