How many passengers are in a Tacoma?
The Toyota Tacoma's passenger capacity depends on its cab configuration: up to five passengers with the Double Cab, and up to four with the Access Cab. This article outlines the current options and how they have changed across generations.
Current cab configurations and seating
Most buyers encounter two primary cab options. Here is how many people each can carry in typical setups:
- Double Cab: Up to 5 passengers. This setup features a full rear bench that can seat three alongside the two front seats.
- Access Cab: Up to 4 passengers. This configuration has two front seats and a smaller rear seating area for two, with access doors for the rear.
These counts reflect modern Tacomas from the mid-2000s onward; some markets and trims may have minor variations, so verify the exact seating layout for a specific vehicle and year.
Historical variations by generation
Throughout Tacoma history, Toyota has offered different cab styles that affected how many people can fit inside:
- Xtracab (1995–2004): 4 passengers (two front seats plus a pair of rear seats in an extended cab).
- Access Cab (2005–present): 4 passengers (two front seats and two rear seats).
- Double Cab (2005–present): 5 passengers (two front seats and a rear bench for three).
In practice, today’s Tacomas primarily come in either four-seat Access Cab or five-seat Double Cab configurations, with the exact count dependent on the chosen cab and year.
Summary
In modern Toyota Tacomas, seating is five people in the Double Cab and four in the Access Cab. Older generations offered the Xtracab layout with four seats as well. Always check the specific model year and cab style to confirm seating capacity before purchase or planning a trip.
