After many advances, Toyota finally revealed the new 2024 Tacoma. A long-awaited model and it is that, in North America, it is one of the favorite pickups on the market. For this reason, this new generation was consciously developed, betting on the best house technologies such as the hybrid propulsion system. All to maintain leadership against rivals such as Nissan Frontier V6, Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon and Ford Ranger. Without further ado, let’s know all the details of this truck.
Toyota Tacoma 2024: Design
Aesthetically, the new Tacoma looks robust and modern. While it retains the design language seen on the Tundra, it’s also easily identifiable as a Tacoma. In fact, for the less knowledgeable it could pass as a deep facelift, although in reality it is a completely new generation.
Depending on the version, the grill is different. For example, in the access versions it is chromed, but in TRD Pro and Trailhunter, it is black with the brand name on the front. The slim LED headlights feature “tear”. The skulls are quite similar to what is seen in Tundra and the huge “lip” located in the frontal fascia is striking.
Continuing with the theme of elements, depending on the version, we have a two-tone roof, lighting in the tray (Trailhunter), air compressor, power inverter, 18-inch wheels (black on TRD Pro and bronze on Trailunter. The tires on off-road versions may be a 33-inch Goodyear.
Toyota Tacoma 2024: Interior and equipment
Indoors, the design language is typically Toyota. The materials seem resistant, but of good quality. Depending on the version you can choose different inserts for the dashboard. Including some to the color of the bodywork.
In terms of infotainment, the screen can be 8 or 14 inches. While the cluster is 7 or 12.3 inches. However, the connectivity to Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay cannot be missing, as well as the JBL sound system with 10 speakers or the wireless charger.
Premiere the seats isodynamic Specifically designed to cushion body movement, as well as stabilize the driver’s head and neck during jolts when driving on roads that are difficult to access.
Regarding safety, it is worth noting that the new Tacoma incorporates the assistance suite Toyota Safety Sense 3.0which has technologies such as: pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control at any speed, lane following, traffic sign reader, automatic high beams, etc.
Toyota Tacoma 2024: Powertrain
The supply of engines will be quite large. In the access part there will be a 2.4-liter turbo engine with 228 hp and 243 lb-ft, coupled to an eight-speed automatic transmission. One step above, the same engine reaches 270 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque when it fits a 6-speed manual and up to 317 lb-ft when you opt for the automatic.
Now, for the top-of-the-range versions, you opt for a i-Force Max system that combines the power of the 2.4-liter turbo engine with a 48-hp electric motor and 1.9 kWh battery, offering a combined power of 326 horsepower and 465 lb-ft. This torque figure places it as the most powerful midsize pickup in North America, surpassing what is seen in models like the GMC Canyon or even the Ranger Raptor itself.
The traction in the access versions is to the rear wheels. But when you opt for the hybrid versions you invariably access a four-wheel drive system with a central locking differential. By the way, the TRD Pro and Trailhunter versions add a transfer case with low and two speeds, with electronic control and active traction control with limited slip differential.
It is worth mentioning that the new Tacoma announces a towing capacity of up to 3,000 kg, while the payload remains at 775 kilograms.
2024 Toyota Tacoma: Off-Road Performance
The Tacoma is one of the favorite vehicles for adventure lovers. For this reason, Toyota has paid special attention to offering a vehicle that meets your expectations. Thus, the new Tacoma TRD Pro adds elements such as the disconnection for the front stabilizer bar, off-road cameras. In addition, it has 4WD High and 4WD Low modes, as well as settings for Mud, Dirt and Sand. Also, the Crawl Control was refined, which now has five levels of adjustment.
Moving on to the suspensions that are independent to all four wheels, we have that the TRD Pro versions are equipped with Fox shock absorbers, while in TRD Off-Road they are Bilstein. Finally, in the Trailhunter they are forged monotube 2.5 Old Man Emu type, signed by ARB.
The Tacoma TRD Pro boasts an entry angle of 33.8º, exit angle of 23.5º and breakover angle of 25.7 degrees.
2024 Toyota Tacoma: Marketing
The new Toyota Tacoma 2024 Manufactured in Mexico, it will begin its commercial journey in the United States at the end of this year in the two-door XtraCab and four-door Double Cab bodies. First by making 2.4-liter turbo engines available, while the hybrid variants will do the same at the beginning of 2024. However, it stands out that it will be available in eight versions: SR, SR5, TRD PreRunner, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, Limited , Trailhunter and TRD Pro. Surely, its sales will start in Mexico a few weeks after doing the same in the United States. Sure, Chevrolet Colorado, Ford Ranger, and the like have every reason to be concerned about the new Tacoma.
