Toyota says it has fully redesigned its Tacoma lineup for 2024, from its base mannequin with handbook transmission to its first-ever Trailhunter with commonplace hybrid engine that’s “essentially the most highly effective powertrain ever supplied on Tacoma.”

Toyota’s CALTY Design Analysis staff merged Toyota’s commonplace truck physique with its Baja race vehicles for a narrower physique and wider higher grille designed for the U.S., the corporate says. The Tacoma additionally will get excessive raise, huge tires, high-mount headlamps, aspect practical air guides and hexagonal grille motif, in addition to built-in roof and tailgate spoilers.

Toyota calls it “a multipurpose automobile that may go nearly anyplace.”

The 2024 Tacoma is available in eight totally different grades, with estimated MSRPs beginning at $31,500 for the bottom SR mannequin, to $52,100 for the bottom Restricted mannequin. Costs for hybrid variations and higher-grade fashions with commonplace hybrid engines haven’t but been launched.

2024 Tacomas are anticipated to start arriving at dealerships this month, with hybrid variations anticipated to reach in spring.

Extra Energy, Extra Torque

Together with the brand new look, Toyota will supply its turbocharged 2.4-liter iForce Max hybrid electric-gas engine as commonplace on the TRD Professional and all-new Trailhunter and as an possibility for the Restricted, TRD Off-Highway and TRD Sport.

The hybrid powertrain combines the usual gasoline engine with a 48-horsepower battery-powered electrical motor built-in into the eight-speed transmission.

Toyota says the hybrid powertrain delivers “essentially the most torque within the mid-size truck section.” It boasts 326 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque, which the corporate says is nearly twice the torque output of its present vehicles’ V6.

The gas-powered turbocharged 2.4-liter iForce engine, which will likely be commonplace on all trims besides the TRD Professional and Trailhunter, produces 278 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque.

Most towing capability is 6,500 kilos on SR5 gasoline and TRD PreRunner and XtraCab grades. Most payload will increase to 1,710 kilos for hybrid fashions.

Towing & Hauling Tech

Towing and hooking as much as a trailer get simpler with accessible up to date know-how from Toyota that features:

• Trailer Again Up Steering and Straight Path Help, which might information the trailer in a straight line for hands-free backing.
• Trailer brake controller and Tow/Haul drive mode that will increase throttle response and adjusts transmission shift factors.
• Blind Spot Monitor for the truck and sure trailers. 
• Hitch lamps constructed into the tailgate to light up the hitch space.
• Wi-fi trailer digicam put in on the again of the trailer for a stay, high-definition view of what’s behind the trailer, proven on the digital rearview mirror.

For hauling and storing materials, Toyota gave the brand new mattress 7% extra quantity and made it deeper so work gear or a small fridge might be saved underneath a closed cowl.

The tailgate might be outfitted with energy open and shut with jam safety. A fast-release and -close button is built-in on the aspect of both taillight. And the tailgate might be robotically closed hands-free by pushing up on it along with your knee.

Gasoline engine trims supply an non-compulsory 400-watt AC inverter outlet within the mattress and on the rear of the middle console, whereas hybrid grades will come commonplace with a 2,400-watt AC inverter.

It’s also possible to get the non-compulsory the bed-view digicam, so you possibly can watch your cargo whilst you drive. A 12-volt DC energy entry is on the market in each the mattress and within the cabin.  

“The gasoline fashions additionally get thrice extra cupboard space underneath the rear seat in comparison with the current-gen truck, and the rear seatback may fold down flat for added loading floor,” Toyota says. “A shelf is built-in into the instrument panel for the passenger to place a telephone or different small objects, and MOLLE panels on the middle console and door panels enable for much more versatile storage.”

Different New Options for 2024

Extra accessible options for the 2024 Tacoma embrace:

Suspension tuning designed specifically for every truck grade, with accessible coil spring rear suspension.

New 8-inch or accessible 14-inch touchscreen show with newest Toyota audio multimedia system. It’s suitable with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and pairs with the accessible Qi wi-fi charging pad with enhanced energy output.

A USB-C information and charging port is built-in on the best aspect of the show, and twin USB-C charging ports are included within the entrance row and accessible for the rear passengers.

A 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster with 4 totally different kinds is commonplace on greater grades, whereas a 7-inch gauge cluster is commonplace on decrease grades.

Customary on all grades is a Good Key System with push-button begin. With an energetic Distant Join trial or subscription, an accessible Digital Key connects with suitable smartphones to permit automobile entry, tailgate entry and automobile beginning (4G community dependent). The Digital Key will also be remotely shared with others to present extra management over automobile entry somewhat than giving somebody the bodily key. A credit score card-sized good key can also be accessible.

Out there premium 10-speaker JBL audio system with a brand new detachable JBL Flex transportable speaker. “When docked on the sprint, the Flex costs and operates as the middle channel speaker,” Toyota says. “When undocked, the transportable Bluetooth speaker can play music out of your Bluetooth machine, run for as much as six hours, pair with different Toyota JBL Flex Transportable Audio system, and be submerged in as much as 3 toes of water.”

Disc brakes and electrical energy steering at the moment are commonplace.

Out there Panoramic View Monitor supplies a 360-degree top-down view.

Multi-Terrain Choose is now practical in 4WD Excessive and 4WD Low with adjustable settings to assist management wheel spin on a wide range of terrain.

Quieter Crawl Management perform that acts as a low-speed, off-road cruise management so the motive force to give attention to steering at one in all 5 selectable speeds.

Out there electronically activated locking rear differential.

Downhill Help Management limits downhill speeds.

Cab Kinds & 8 Trims

The 2024 Tacoma is available in eight grades: SR, SR5, TRD PreRunner, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Highway, Restricted, TRD Professional and the brand new Trailhunter.

Two cab kinds can be found with both a 5- or 6-foot mattress: a four-door Double Cab, and a brand new two-door XtraCab with storage behind the entrance two seats.

The XtraCab is designed for extra storage with a 6-foot mattress, solely two seats and no rear doorways. It’s accessible on SR, SR5 and TRD PreRunner grades. It options lockable storage on the rear flooring and again panel. “Fast entry to rear storage is aided by a long-slide driver’s seat with slide reminiscence,” Toyota says. “Moreover, the passenger seat can fold flat and can be utilized as a workspace and features a water bottle holder.”

Colours accessible embrace Supersonic Crimson, Blue Crush Metallic, Underground, Wind Chill Pearl, Photo voltaic Octane, Celestial Silver Metallic, Black, Ice Cap and Bronze Oxide.

A brand new TRD Professional-exclusive coloration for the 2024 mannequin yr is Terra.

Security Tech

All 2024 Tacoma fashions come commonplace with Toyota Security Sense 3.0, which has been improved with extra sensors for higher detection, the corporate says.

TSS consists of: