The all-new 2024 Tacoma models with i-Force Max powertrains will reach nationwide dealerships later this year during the spring - starting with TRD Sport. There are three power tiers now, finally.
Suppose you want in on the N400 Tacoma goodies. In that case, this mid-size pickup truck is one of the modern exponents of the TNGA-F modular platform alongside the Lexus GX 550, 2024 Land Cruiser, and 2025 Toyota 4Runner in America – there's a very reasonable starting MSRP (excluding taxes and other fees) of $32,995 for the base SR grade with the 2.4-liter i-Force turbo engine packing 228 horsepower sent through an eight-speed automatic transmission to the rear wheels.
You can also opt for AWD at a higher MSRP, and the manufacturer also gives you the choice of a six-speed manual transmission and a higher 278-horsepower tune of the inline-four. Combine that with the availability of six grades, and you'll find yourself playing with quite a lot of permutations – up to the Tacoma Limited with a Double Cab with the five-feet bed and the 278-hp, eight-speed automatic, plus AWD for $53,595. However, starting this spring, Tacoma will go hybrid, and there are even more options to check out.
Quite a bit of time has passed since Toyota introduced the N400 Tacoma on the market, but now it is finally the ripe time to select the i-Force Max hybrid tune of the powertrain with up to 326 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque. It's the same option as used on the 2024 Land Cruiser and part of the powertrain list for the upcoming 2025 Toyota 4Runner off-road SUV with up to seven seats, by the way. On the Tacoma, though, it will be optional on some grades – like TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, and Limited – and the exclusive fixture for the first-ever Tacoma Trailhunter and the well-known Tacoma TRD Pro.
The all-new 2024 Toyota Tacoma i-Force Max will reach nationwide dealerships later this spring, with the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) kicking off at $46,300 for the TRD Sport grade, excluding Delivery Processing and Handling (+$1,495). The Tacoma Trailhunter explorer has a choice of 5-or 6-foot bed configurations and includes standard features like Old Man Emu forged monotube shocks, a low-profile high-mount air intake affixed to the A-pillar, 18-inch bronze-finished alloy wheels shod in 33-inch Goodyear Territory Rugged-Terrain tires, RIGID Industries color switching LED fog lamps, as well as a vintage Toyota grille with an integrated LED light bar.
The 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro i-Force Max, meanwhile, debuts the exclusive segment-first, standard IsoDynamic Performance Front Seats and also includes a TRD-Tuned FOX QS3 adjustable suspension, a TRD performance air intake, 33-inch Goodyear Territory Rugged-Terrain tires with 18-in black alloy wheels, and optional dual-tone shades including the TRD PRO-exclusive Terra color. All i-Force Max Tacomas are AWD, with the TRD and Trailhunter getting part-time 4-Wheel Drive with an electronically controlled two-speed transfer case and the flagship Limited opting for full-time 4-Wheel Drive with an electronic locking center differential and Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS).
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