All-new Tacoma debuts with extra energy, cool tech, new trim ranges
We have now formally declared 2023 the yr of the midsize pickup truck. To this point, the 2023 GMC Canyon and Chevy Colorado have launched. Then the 2024 Ford Ranger was revealed. Now, we’ve got the 2024 Toyota Tacoma hitting prime time. And, the brand new Tacoma simply is perhaps the perfect of the bunch, with some segment-exclusive options, cool tech, a number of configuration choices and powertrain selections and, a rugged new overlanding trim degree. However, the largest information for 2024 could be the variety of powertrain choices out there for the Tacoma.
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Returning are each two-door “XtraCab” and four-door “Double Cab” configurations. The Double cab will be fitted with both a 5- or 6-foot mattress, whereas the XtraCab comes solely with the latter. As for powertrain choices, it’s possible you’ll wish to take notes:
For 2024 there are two engine choices and two transmission choices. That is the place we begin stepping into a number of the extra unique choices. The 2024 Tacoma would be the solely midsize truck to gives both a hybrid powertrain or a 6-speed handbook transmission.
The bottom engine is a turbocharged, 2.4-liter, 4-cylinder. In base SR fashions geared up with the 8-speed automated transmission, the two.4 delivers 228 horsepower and 243 pound-feet or torque. Outfitted with the out there 6-speed handbook, these numbers soar to 270 and 310, respectively. In different trim ranges, the two.4-liter engine mates solely to the automated transmission, and delivers 278 horsepower, and 317 pound-feet of torque. Out there on higher trim ranges is Toyota’s i-Drive Max hybrid engine. The turbocharged 3.4-liter V6 delivers 326 horsepower, and a stout 465 pound-feet of torque.
Making up for misplaced time, the 2024 Tacoma is obtainable with a plethora of tech options. Basically, all of the tools we’ve seen on redesigned Toyota automobiles—Crown and Tundra particularly–is obtainable on the Tacoma.
On the bottom finish of the spectrum, you’ll see a 7-inch digital gauge cluster, 8-inch infotainment touch-screen show, LED headlights, push-button begin, and Toyota’s new infotainment system. Higher trim-level options embrace a 12.3-inch gauge cluster, 14-inch infotainment display screen, head-up show, an up-level JBL audio system with a detachable transportable Bluetooth speaker, heated-and-cooled seats, twin automated local weather management, and a heated steering wheel.
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Two further options you gained’t see on one other midsize truck: energy working boards, and an influence tailgate which will be retracted with a easy knee bump.
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The 2024 Tacoma will probably be out there in eight (sure 8) trim ranges, with the brand new Trailhunter being arguably the best. The brand new top-tier Tacoma is supposed for the overlanding crowd, and comes manufacturing facility geared up with equipment designed to permit this midsize truck to “go far.”
Toyota labored with Australian-based ARB, a big distributor of off-road equipment, to co-develop the Trailhunter. So, you’ll see commonplace options akin to 2.5-inch Previous Man Emu-brand cast monotube position-sensitive shocks, a metal rear bumper, strong restoration factors, a mattress utility bar with detachable Molle bed-side storage panels, 33-inch Goodyear Territory R/T tires, frame-mounted rock rails, and a high-mount air consumption.
Pricing hasn’t but been introduced, however a fundamental trim breakout appears to be like like this:
- SR: Out there with in XtraCab and DoubleCab configurations and contains the two.4-liter turbo, twin-tube shocks, leaf spring rear suspension, 17-inch wheels, 7-inch gauge cluster, 8-inch infotainment display screen, LED lights. A handbook transmission can also be out there on this trim.
- SR5: Out there in XtraCab and DoubleCab configurations and contains the two.4-liter turbo. It features a multilink rear suspension on Double Cab fashions and 17-inch alloy wheels.
- TRD PreRuner: Out there as XtraCab solely and contains the two.4-liter turbo. Out there solely with 2WD, the PreRunner comes with an electrically activated rear locking differential, and 17-inch alloy wheels with all-terrain tires.
- TRD Sport: Out there in Double Cab guise solely, and has the two.4-liter turbo as commonplace, however the i-Drive Max hybrid V6 is obtainable. The handbook transmission can also be out there on this trim, however solely with the 4. It provides purple TRD sport-tuned twin-tube shocks, 18-inch black TRD Sport wheels, hood scoop, black exterior badging, color-keyed door handles and over fenders, aluminum pedals and a 12.3-inch gauge cluster. The up-level JBL audio and transportable speaker is obtainable.
- TRD Off-Highway: Out there as a Double Cab solely and has the two.4-liter turbo as commonplace, however i-Drive Max hybrid is obtainable. The handbook transmission can also be out there on this trim. It provides Bilstein monotube remote-reservoir shocks, MultiTerrain Choose drive system, electronically activated rear locking differential, out there entrance stabilizer bar disconnect, composite skid plates, out there 33-inch tires and 17- or 18-inch black TRD alloy wheels.
- Restricted: Out there as a Double Cab solely, and has the two.4-liter turbo as commonplace, however i-Drive Max hybrid is obtainable. Full-time 4WD can also be out there with the i-Drive Max powertrain. It provides an Adaptive Variable Suspension, chrome accents, color-keyed overfender and bumper trim, 18-inch chrome wheels, energy working boards and tailgate, 14-inch infotainment display screen, head-up show and heated-and-cooled seats.
- TRD Professional: Out there as a Double Cab solely and solely with the i-Drive Max hybrid powertrain. It provides 2.5-inch Fox internal-bypass shock absorbers, purple TRD cast aluminum higher management arms, commonplace IsoDynamic efficiency seats, aluminum entrance skid plates, 18-inch TRD Professional alloy wheels, rocker protectors, two-tone roof, Inflexible LED fog lamps, ARB metal rear bumper with purple restoration hooks, auxiliary DC switches, and a 2400W AC inverter with 110-volt outlet.
- Trailhunter: Out there as a Double Cab solely, and solely with the i-Drive Max hybrid powertrain. It provides ARB 2.5-inch Previous Man Emu cast monotube position-sensitive shocks with rear piggyback-style distant reservoirs, bronze-colored Trailhunter cast aluminum higher management arms, hot-stamped metal skid plates, 18-inch bronze-colored Trailhunter alloy wheels, Inflexible-brand white/yellow switchable LED fog lamps, Trailhunter high-mount air consumption, frame-mounted rock rails, Trailhunter mattress utility bar, and built-in high-output in-bed air compressor.
The 2024 Tacoma will probably be assembled at each Toyota Motor Manufacturing in Baja California in addition to Guantajuato, Mexico. The gasoline fashions will go on sale in late 2023, and the i-Drive Max hybrid fashions will probably be out there within the spring of 2024.
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