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2026 Toyota Tacoma Ground Clearance
How much ground clearance does a Tacoma have? Toyota lists it as running clearance, and it changes with the grade and configuration. Here are the figures for every 2026 Tacoma grade, using toyota.com's 2026 Tacoma specifications, read November 8, 2026.
What is the 2026 Toyota Tacoma ground clearance?
Toyota.com lists running clearance of 9.9 to 11.5 inches for the 2026 Tacoma. The TRD Pro and the TRD Off-Road i-FORCE MAX list the most, 11.5 inches; the SR lists 9.9 to 10.5 inches, depending on the configuration.
Tacoma running clearance by grade
| Grade | Configurations listed | Running clearance | Overall height |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR | 5 | 9.9-10.5 in. | 73.8-74.0 in. |
| SR5 | 6 | 10.3-10.5 in. | 73.8-73.9 in. |
| TRD PreRunner | 1 | 10.8 in. | 74.6 in. |
| TRD Sport | 5 | 10.7-10.8 in. | 74.4-74.7 in. |
| TRD Sport i-FORCE MAX | 1 | 10.9 in. | 74.6 in. |
| TRD Off-Road | 3 | 10.7-11.0 in. | 74.6-74.7 in. |
| TRD Off-Road i-FORCE MAX | 1 | 11.5 in. | 75.3 in. |
| Limited | 1 | 10.8 in. | 74.6 in. |
| Limited i-FORCE MAX | 1 | 10.8 in. | 74.6 in. |
| Trailhunter | 2 | 11.2 in. | 75.5-75.8 in. |
| TRD Pro | 1 | 11.5 in. | 75.8 in. |
From toyota.com's 2026 Tacoma specifications (dimensions), read November 8, 2026. Where a grade has more than one configuration, the range covers every configuration toyota.com lists for it.
Reading the numbers
Toyota.com lists the Tacoma's ground clearance under the label running clearance. The table shows the range it lists for each grade.
Within a grade, toyota.com lists slightly different figures for different configurations (cab, bed, drive and transmission). For example, it lists 9.9 to 10.5 inches across the five SR configurations.
If you are comparing two specific trucks, check the grade and configuration of each one, and ask us to confirm the figures for a truck you are considering.
Peoria Toyota hours
| Department | Hours |
|---|---|
| Sales | Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun closed |
| Service | Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m.-12 p.m.; Sun closed |
From Peoria Toyota's website, November 8, 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
Toyota Tacoma ground clearance FAQ
What is the Toyota Tacoma ground clearance?
Toyota.com lists running clearance of 9.9 to 11.5 inches for the 2026 Tacoma, depending on the grade, cab, bed, drive and transmission.
Which Tacoma has the most ground clearance?
The TRD Pro and the TRD Off-Road i-FORCE MAX, at 11.5 inches each in toyota.com's 2026 Tacoma specifications. The Trailhunter lists 11.2 inches.
What is the running clearance of the Tacoma SR5?
Toyota.com lists 10.3 to 10.5 inches for the 2026 Tacoma SR5, depending on the configuration.
What is the TRD Off-Road running clearance?
Toyota.com lists 10.7 to 11.0 inches for the 2026 TRD Off-Road with the i-FORCE engine and 11.5 inches for the TRD Off-Road i-FORCE MAX.
Why does the page say running clearance?
Running clearance is the label toyota.com uses for this figure in its 2026 Tacoma specifications, so this page uses the same term.
Why do configurations of the same grade differ?
Toyota.com lists the Tacoma by configuration (cab, bed length, drive and transmission), and the figures it lists differ slightly between configurations. The overall heights it lists also differ by configuration.
Comparing Tacoma grades?
Visit Peoria Toyota at 7401 N Allen Rd in Peoria to see the Tacoma in person.
Sources
Running clearance, overall height and configurations are from toyota.com's 2026 Tacoma specifications page, read November 8, 2026. Address and hours are from Peoria Toyota's own website. Image is a Dealer.com vehicle image and is illustrative.
- 2026 Toyota Tacoma specifications: running clearance and overall height by grade and configuration (cab, bed, drive, transmission, powertrain), Toyota, read November 8, 2026
- Address and hours, Peoria Toyota, November 8, 2026
