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Payload, torque, and trail clearance tell most of the story between these two midsize pickups, and the 2026 Toyota Tacoma comes out ahead on all three. With the i-FORCE MAX hybrid, it reaches 326 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque, while the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado tops out at 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft. Payload climbs as high as 1,710 pounds, and TRD Pro models offer up to 11.5 inches of running clearance. We’ve laid out the details below, and for truck shoppers around Huntsville, they point to the Tacoma as the more likely choice.
| Features |
2026 Toyota Tacoma |
2026 Chevrolet Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Horsepower | 326 hp (i-FORCE MAX) | 310 hp (2.7L Turbo High-Output) |
| Maximum Torque | 465 lb-ft (i-FORCE MAX) | 430 lb-ft (2.7L Turbo High-Output) |
| Powertrain Choices | 2.4L turbo or 2.4L turbo hybrid | 2.7L turbo |
| Transmission Choices | 8-speed automatic or 6-speed manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Maximum Payload | 1,710 lbs. | 1,684 lbs. |
| Maximum Clearance | 11.5 in. running clearance (TRD Pro) | 10.7 in. ground clearance (ZR2) |
| Front Shoulder Room | 58.3 in. | 57.4 in. |
| Rear Hip Room | 56.3 in. | 53.1 in. |
Chevrolet builds the Colorado around a 2.7L turbo four-cylinder, rated at 237 horsepower in base form or 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft in high-output form, paired with an eight-speed automatic. The Tacoma brings more variety. Its i-FORCE engine makes up to 278 horsepower and 317 lb-ft, a 6-speed manual is available, and the i-FORCE MAX hybrid delivers 326 horsepower and 465 lb-ft. Payload reaches 1,710 pounds against the Colorado’s 1,684. Off the pavement, the TRD Pro offers up to 27.4 degrees of breakover angle compared with 24.6 on the Colorado ZR2. Our sales team can set up a test drive in either powertrain from our new Toyota inventory.
The Colorado offers up to 45.2 inches of front legroom, which is a real strength. Toyota answers with a wider cabin. Front shoulder room measures 58.3 inches versus 57.4, and rear hip room comes in at 56.3 inches compared with 53.1, giving Double Cab passengers more space to spread out. Upper Tacoma trims add heated and ventilated SofTex-trimmed front seats with 8-way power adjustment, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a 60/40 split folding rear seat with under-seat storage. Drivers making the trip from Moulton can sit in both rows and feel that extra width for themselves at our dealership.
On the Colorado, highlights include Active Fuel Management, Stop/Start, Multimatic DSSV dampers on the ZR2, and available hill descent control. The Tacoma brings its own trail hardware, such as 2.5-inch Fox shocks and a Stabilizer with Disconnection Mechanism, then adds plenty of cabin tech on top. Every trim includes Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, and available features include a 14-inch touchscreen, a 12.3-inch digital meter, a 10-speaker JBL system, a 3D Multi-Terrain Monitor, and Digital Key capability. We also add one year of APEX GPS tracking to each Tacoma we sell as part of the Serra Platinum Package.
More power, more payload, and more trail clearance give the 2026 Toyota Tacoma the advantage over the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado, and the wider cabin adds room for passengers. Drivers from Madison and Athens can finance or lease a new Tacoma through our finance center, and we’ll have our lowest price and payments ready in 29 minutes or less. Our Spanish-speaking team can guide you through each step in English or Spanish. Bring your current vehicle along, too, since we always offer top dollar on trade-ins. Every new Tacoma from Serra Toyota of Decatur also includes the Platinum Package, and eligible models come with Serra’s Lifetime Warranty for added peace of mind.
