This is a Motormouth couple car first look at the all-new 2024 Toyota Tacoma mid-size pickup truck. The Tacoma is designed, engineered and assembled in North America. It will go on-sale later this year, the hybrid model will be available early 2024. Pricing and fuel economy will be announced closer to the on-sale date.
Redesigned from the ground up and built upon the TNGA-F platform which uses lightweight and more durable frames and new powertrains to achieve better fuel economy, a lower centre of gravity and better overall performance on and off-road.
This truck platform is shared with the Tundra and Sequoia.
Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 is standard on all models including new Proactive driving assist.
Powertrain options
There are two powertrain options, the standard engine is a 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder with an 8-speed automatic transmission, 278 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque. There is also a 6-speed manual transmission with automatic rev matching and anti-stall technology. Manual transmission models produce 270 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque.
There’s also the available I-Force Max Hybrid powertrain with a 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder, 326 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque. This nearly doubles the torque of the current V6 model. It has a 48 horsepower electric motor integrated into the 8-speed transmission with a 1.87 kWh battery pack.
In Canada, the Tacoma comes exclusively in four-wheel drive models which have an electronically controlled two-speed transfer case with high/low range along with active traction control. In the US, 4x2 is also available. An electronic locking rear differential is standard on TRD-Off Road, TRD Pro and Trailhunter grades. The Limited model features a full time 4-wheel drive system with a centre locking differential on hybrid models.
Improvements were made across all grades enhancing Tacoma’s off-road capability from severe rock climbing to high-speed desert racing. So whether you want a little more luxury in the Limited grade or a very capable Tacoma TRD Off-Road, you’ll find one that fits your lifestyle.
A new front cross member was constructed for the steering gear box, a new high lift jack point is integrated into the rear frame and to enhance ride and handling characteristics is a newly available multi-link suspension, this replaces the previous model’s leaf springs in favour of a set of coils. However, the leaf springs stay on SR, SR5 Xtra Cab grades and TRD Prerunner. The Tacoma also gets new 4-wheel disc brakes, TRD models and above are equipped with a larger front brake package. The hybrid model adds a larger rear brake package.
An electronic parking brake allows for low-speed radar control and a brake hold function. The Tacoma also gets electric power steering.
Available electronic front stabilizer bar that can disconnect for a 10% increase in wheel articulation.
The Tacoma now features suspensions that are specific to each grade. For example, TRD Sport has red TRD sport tuned shocks for a more responsive feel, the TRD off-road grade has monotube Bilstein remote reservoir shocks, the TRD Pro has FOX’s new QS3 three-way adjustable internal bypass shocks with remote reservoirs, the Trailhunter has Old Man EMU 4x4 suspension by ARB that is tuned for optimum levels of off-road control and Limited grades feature a new adaptive variable suspension.
There’s a new Trailhunter model which is a factory developed overlanding rig built from the ground up with the latest integrated off-road equipment. It has a 2 ½ inch lift.
The Tacoma can tow 6500 pounds and has an increased payload of over 1700 pounds. There is 7% incease in bed volume and an available tonneau cover. It has up to a 33.8 degree approach, 23.5 degree breakover and a 25.7 degree departure angle on TRD Pro without the tow package. It gets 9.5” to 11” of ground clearance.
