Used 2021 Toyota Tacoma for Sale near Nova Scotia

How much does the 2021 Toyota Tacoma cost?

Prices have softened 5.77% compared to this time last year, making it a favourable time to shop this model year.

There are 221 listings available, which suggests you should have some room to compare options.

Is the 2021 Toyota Tacoma a good car?

Yes — the 2021 Toyota Tacoma earns a 4.88/5 user rating and a 6.5/10 expert rating. The standout strength is Look and feel at 8/10.

Owners consistently praise its value, reliability, and resale potential, and they also like its features, performance, and durability. In use-case terms, that lines up well if you want a midsize pickup that leans into towing, hauling, and off-roading rather than polish. The market also shows 25.3% of listings as good or great deals, which supports a selective-shopping approach.

Is the 2021 Toyota Tacoma reliable?

Owners rate it 4.88/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

User feedback highlights reliability, durability, and resale potential, and it also points to the Tacoma as a truck many owners feel they can count on. Toyota’s own notes reinforce that dependability with an excellent reputation for reliability and a five-year, 100,000 km powertrain warranty. Toyota also includes three years of 24-hour roadside assistance with unlimited kilometre coverage for new-car buyers.

For used buyers, the main long-term ownership risk is that the Tacoma’s rugged strengths come with compromises in refinement and efficiency, so condition and maintenance history matter.

What should I look for when buying a used 2021 Toyota Tacoma?

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The base truck is simpler, while higher trims add more distinctive styling and equipment. The Nightshade Edition brings blacked-out trim and 18-inch alloy wheels, and the TRD Pro adds a model-specific grille, blacked-out hood and fender flares, and Rigid Industries LED fog lights. The TRD Pro is the most off-road focused model.
• Powertrain: All Canadian models use a 3.5-litre V6 with 278 horsepower and 265 pound-feet of torque, plus standard four-wheel drive. You can choose either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission, and Toyota’s D4S fuel-injection system is used for better fuel efficiency.
• Safety package: Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 is standard and includes forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, automatic high beams, and adaptive cruise control. Headlight performance varies by trim level.
• Infotainment: The base truck gets a 7-inch touchscreen, while all other trims get an 8-inch touchscreen. Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Bluetooth are standard, and SiriusXM satellite radio is included on every trim but the base model.
• Fuel efficiency: Natural Resources Canada rates the automatic 4WD V6 at 13.0 L/100 km city, 10.5 highway, and 11.8 combined. With the manual, those figures rise to 13.8, 11.4, and 12.7 L/100 km, and TRD Off Road and TRD Pro versions are rated at 13.8/11.7/12.9 L/100 km.

Which 2021 Toyota Tacoma trim should I buy?

The 2021 Toyota Tacoma is offered in 6 trim levels: SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Sport Premium, TRD Off Road, TRD Off Road Premium, TRD Pro.

Here's the short version:

• SR5: This is the entry point if you want the Tacoma formula at the lowest price, but it keeps the simpler 7-inch touchscreen and misses some of the extra equipment found higher up. It suits you if you want the basics and plan to add your own accessories later.
• TRD Sport: This is the best-value choice for many shoppers because it adds more equipment without jumping all the way to the off-road-focused trims. It gives you a stronger middle ground if you want a more complete truck without paying for the most specialised hardware.
• TRD Sport Premium: Choose this if you want the Sport’s equipment with a more upscale feel and more convenience features. It makes sense if you spend more time on-road than off-road.
• TRD Off Road: This is the trim to target if you want the Tacoma’s off-road character, since it adds the locking rear differential, upgraded suspension with Bilstein shock absorbers, Multi-Terrain Select, and Crawl Control. It is the right fit if trail use matters to you.
• TRD Off Road Premium: Pick this if you want the off-road hardware of the TRD Off Road with a more fully equipped cabin. It is the better choice if you want capability and comfort together.
• TRD Pro: This is the most off-road focused Tacoma, with Fox internal-bypass shocks, a 1-inch front lift, retuned rear suspension with progressive-rate leaf springs, and a front skid plate. It is the one to buy if you want the most serious factory trail setup.

Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 is standard across the lineup.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2021 Toyota Tacoma?

This is a moderate, selective-buyer market, so you should shop carefully and compare listings.

• Deal availability: 25.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 221 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 5.77% compared with last year.

If you find a listing below $42,677 CAD, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2021 Toyota Tacoma's resale value?

The current average of $43,147 CAD sits slightly below last year's $45,788 CAD.

That softer pricing suggests the market has become a bit more buyer-friendly, which can help you if you are shopping now. For a future seller, it also means you may need to price competitively to stand out, especially if similar trucks are listed near the year-round low. Even so, the Tacoma’s reputation for reliability and durability helps support long-term demand.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.88/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2021 Toyota Tacoma safe?

The 2021 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab earns Good IIHS crash-test scores in all tests except the passenger-side small overlap front test, where it received an Acceptable score. It also earns four-star overall ratings from NHTSA, with four-star ratings in frontal and rollover crash testing, and five-star ratings in side crash tests.

It earns a 7/10 safety score from our experts.

Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 is standard and includes forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, automatic high beams, and adaptive cruise control. The Tacoma also earned the highest Superior rating for front-crash prevention tech.

One caveat is that headlight performance varies by trim level, with some ratings falling to Marginal.

Should I buy a 2021 Toyota Tacoma or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2021 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2021 if:

• 25.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 5.77% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.88/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• It adds Nightshade and Trail Special Edition updates plus standard dual-zone automatic climate control.

Consider the 2020 if:

• At $40,148 CAD, the 2020 costs less than the current year's $43,147 CAD average.
• It adds useful design and technology updates while keeping the Tacoma’s rugged identity.

Consider the 2022 if:

• At $43,546 CAD, the 2022 costs more than the current year's $43,147 CAD average.
• It adds modern tech and safety while staying practical for work and weekend use.

The bottom line: If you want the best balance of price, satisfaction, and current-market availability, the 2021 is the primary path to consider. If you are more price-sensitive, the 2020 is the better value play, while the 2022 makes sense if you want to spend a bit more for the next model year.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.