4th Gen Taco: 2024 revealed?

[Greg]

That said, the more I see and learn of this platform I’m hopeful that it might just be good enough to get me back in a Taco. I just need to silence my inner Luddite when it comes to this new drivetrain…

This caught my eye.

"Toyota hasn't revealed max tow ratings and payload capacities for all Tacoma configurations, but the automatic-equipped iForce powertrain is rated to pull up to 6500 pounds. Meanwhile, the hybrid iForce Max is capped at a 6000-pound tow rating and can carry a payload of up to 1709 pounds."

source: https://www.caranddriver.com/toyota/tacoma

The Pro and Trailthingie both have 3” wider stance. Okay. Is that by longer control arms for more travel or just wheel spacing and wider fender flares? If it’s the later that’s pretty lame.

What I saw in one video, I think it was from Motortrend, is the base 24 Tacoma track width is 3" wider than the 3rd gen and the Pro and Trail have a 3" wider stance then the base. I'm a bit dubious of that claim because a 23 Tacoma and Tundra SR5 both have a track width of 68.4" with both Pro's at 69.4". The new Tacoma build on the GA-F platform is going to have a 71.4" track with a Pro at 74.4" and the Tundra Pro at 69.4"?

It does seem like there is some extension to the LCAs. What's pictured here looks more like the Tundra LCAs than what's on my 3rd gen. It wouldn't surprise me that Tundra LCAs would fit a Tacoma given Toyota's love of using the same part in multiple vehicles and it will be built on the same GA-F platform. A 12mm (difference in the stock) offset like what's on the 3rd gen Pro plus an additional 25mm on the LCA will get you the 3" wider stance.

 

[Doug]

I wouldn’t touch the first year of production on these unless it was used. Out the gate, there’s bound to be growing pains.

That said, the more I see and learn of this platform I’m hopeful that it might just be good enough to get me back in a Taco. I just need to silence my inner Luddite when it comes to this new drivetrain…

I'm a professed Toyota fanboy who doesn't own a Toyota. I don't think they can be equally conservative and behind the curve with their technology and be too advanced with this powertrain. Nothing they've done would lead me to believe they're out on a limb here. If anyone is ready for a hybrid engine in a truck, it's them. But did they do enough to make it off road worthy?

 

[Greg]

Storage area in the cack of the Access Cab. Looks very much like a grid of mounting points for accessories. Plus molle on the door bins in both pics.

It also looks like the passenger seat folds down flat to extend the platform in the back.

 

[Greg]

Canadian 4th gen Tacoma. Part of the ordering sheet

 

[rlynch356]

Payload and the UCA’s on the trail hunter caught my eye…
1700’ish is pretty decent.. compared to a tundra.. even.

 

[Dave]

Why must everything have a twin turbo or be a “hybrid” or something EV today? Birds nest engine bay says to me forget about doing your own maintenance or long term ownership. We wanted Hilux simplicity and durability and they gave us Prius batteries?

New Tacoma has lots to like, but I’m NOT impressed with the most important part - the drivetrain.

I wouldn’t touch the first year of production on these unless it was used. Out the gate, there’s bound to be growing pains.

That said, the more I see and learn of this platform I’m hopeful that it might just be good enough to get me back in a Taco. I just need to silence my inner Luddite when it comes to this new drivetrain…

So...

... Revisiting this. And recanting.

I went and drove a 2024 Trailhunter. WOW.

So fun to drive. Plush suspension on factory 33's. SO much power with great throttle response.

Ridiculous amounts of new tech and nice refinements to the cab. The Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 system is amazing, it definitely increases safety and situational awareness.

Seating is not "on the floor" like it was in my 2nd Gen Taco, which makes this more comfortable by far.

The 4th Gen Tacoma Trailhunter (6ft bed option) will likely be my next truck. Patiently awaiting the 2025 model year release.

 

[Dave]

A few pics of the Trailhunter

 

[Dave]

Window sticker, 2024 Trailhunter

 

[Dave]

Undercarriage

 

[Dave]

Top 5 Facts
* Standard turbocharged engine on gas grades
* Available i-FORCE MAX Hybrid EV system
* Performance-oriented TRD Pro and Trailhunter models
* Toyota Audio Multimedia with available 14-in. touchscreen
* Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0[1]

What's New
Toyota Tacoma is all-new for 2024, featuring a standard turbocharged engine and an
available i-FORCE MAX Hybrid EV powertrain on select grades. In addition to the TRD Pro,
the Trailhunter grade joins the lineup as the model focused specifically for overlanding.
On top of that, Tacoma now comes with Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0[1] as standard, and the
latest Toyota Audio Multimedia System.

Packages for the different trims on the 2024 Toyota Tacoma:

SR
SR Upgrade Package
Code: LL
Available Smart Key (driver's side only) and available Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)[5]

SR5

SR5 Upgrade Package (Double Cab)
Code: SM
Available leather-trimmed steering wheel, available JBL®[2] Premium Audio with JBL
Flex®[2] portable speaker, available Smart Key with Digital Key technology[8] (available
on select models; requires an active Remote Connect trial or subscription. 4G network
dependent), available Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (ITBC)[9], and available power
horizontal rear window

SR5 Upgrade Package + Cold Weather Package (Double Cab)
Code: SP
Available heated front seats, available leather-trimmed heated steering wheel,
available JBL®[2] Premium Audio with JBL Flex®[2] portable speaker, available Smart
Key with Digital Key technology[8] (available on select models; requires an active
Remote Connect trial or subscription. 4G network dependent), available Integrated
Trailer Brake Controller (ITBC)[9], and available power horizontal rear window

TRD PreRunner Package
Code: OK
Available 17-in. 265/70R17 wheels with all-terrain tires, available leather-trimmed
steering wheel, available front tow hook, and available underbody fuel tank protection

TRD PreRunner Upgrade Package - TBD
Code: SM
Available Smart Key with Digital Key technology[8] (available on select models;
requires an active Remote Connect trial or subscription. 4G network dependent) and
available Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (ITBC)[9]

TRD Sport
TRD Sport Premium Package (2WD) - TBD
Code: PQ
Available heated and ventilated 8-way power-adjustable front seats, available leather-
trimmed heated steering wheel, available 14-in. multimedia display, available
Panoramic View Monitor (PVM)[7], available JBL®[2] Premium Audio with JBL Flex®[2]
portable speaker, available power moonroof, available AC power inverter, available
bed-mounted air compressor, available Smart Key with Digital Key technology[8]
(available on select models; requires an active Remote Connect trial or subscription. 4G
network dependent), available digital rearview mirror, available Towing Technology
Package, including Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (ITBC)[9], available power
tailgate, and available power horizontal rear window

TRD Sport Upgrade Package (2WD) - TBD
Code: PU
Available heated and ventilated 8-way power-adjustable front seats, available leather-
trimmed heated steering wheel, available JBL®[2] Premium Audio with JBL Flex®[2]
portable speaker, available pre-wired auxiliary switches, available AC power inverter,
bed-mounted air compressor, available Smart Key with Digital Key technology[8]
(available on select models; requires an active Remote Connect trial or subscription. 4G
network dependent), available Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (ITBC)[9], and available
power horizontal rear window

TRD Sport Package (5ft Bed) - TBD
Code: PY
Available 18-in. wheels with 265/65R18 tires, available leather-trimmed steering wheel,
available LED fog lights, available Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)[5], available Smart Key
technology and available deck rail system with tie-down cleats

TRD Off-Road
TRD Off-Road Package (5ft Bed) - TBD
Code: OC
Available 17-in. wheels with 265/70R17 all-terrain tires, available leather-trimmed
steering wheel, available front tow hooks, available composite underbody protection,
available LED fog lights, available Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)[5], available Smart Key
technology and available deck rail system with tie-down cleats

TRD Off-Road Premium Package - TBD
Code: OF
Available heated and ventilated 8-way power-adjustable front seats, available leather-
trimmed heated steering wheel, available 14-in. multimedia display, available Multi-
Terrain Monitor (MTM), available JBL®[2] Premium Audio with JBL Flex®[2] portable
speaker, available power moonroof, available pre-wired auxiliary switches, available AC
power inverter, available bed-mounted air compressor, available Smart Key with Digital
Key technology[8] (available on select models; requires an active Remote Connect trial or
subscription. 4G network dependent), available digital rearview mirror, available Towing
Technology Package, including available Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (ITBC)[9],
available power tailgate, and available power horizontal rear window

Limited
Limited Package (w/o AVS) - TBD
Code: LT

Available 18-in. chrome-finished wheels with 265/65R18 tires, available deck rail system
with tie-down cleats, available leather-trimmed heated steering wheel, available SofTex®-
trimmed[6] heated and ventilated 8-way power-adjustable front seats, available 14-in.
multimedia display, available Panoramic View Monitor (PVM)[7], available digital rearview
mirror, available Head-Up Display (HUD), JBL®[2] Premium Audio with JBL Flex®[2]
portable speaker, available moonroof, available power running boards, available power
tailgate, available 120V/400W power supply[11], available onboard air compressor,
available Smart Key with Digital Key technology[8] (available on select models; requires
an active Remote Connect trial or subscription. 4G network dependent), available
chrome-finished exhaust tip, available power horizontal rear window, and available
Towing Technology Package, including Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (ITBC)[9]

Limited Package (w/ AVS) - TBD
Code: TBD
Available 18-in. chrome-finished wheels with 265/65R18 tires, available deck rail system
with tie-down cleats, available leather-trimmed heated steering wheel, available SofTex®-
trimmed[6] heated and ventilated 8-way power-adjustable front seats, available 14-in.
multimedia display, available Panoramic View Monitor (PVM)[7], available digital rearview
mirror, available Head-Up Display (HUD), JBL®[2] Premium Audio with JBL Flex®[2]
portable speaker, available moonroof, available power running boards, available power
tailgate, available 120V/400W power supply[11], available onboard air compressor,
available Smart Key with Digital Key technology[8] (available on select models; requires
an active Remote Connect trial or subscription. 4G network dependent), available
chrome-finished exhaust tip, available power horizontal rear window, and available
Towing Technology Package, including Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (ITBC)[9],
available Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS)

 

[Mike]

Nice looking rig. I am really surprised they have the tailpipe dump before the axle. I would have thought that would not pass federal standards. Still a lot of money for a Taco.

 

[Haggis]

The 4th Gen Tacoma Trailhunter (6ft bed option) will likely be my next truck. Patiently awaiting the 2025 model year release.

We are considering a new Tacoma as well when the next years model comes out. We are looking at getting me my last truck before I retire here in a couple years. Not really interested in the Trailhunter as I don’t need all the add-ones nor want the hybrid system, so it would be an Off-road model. The plan is throw a Project M or an AlumCab on for our four season travel rig. Trade in the tan truck and keep the Mouser as my old man truck runabout/hunting rig. But we keep waffling about just keeping what we got so I guess it depends if prices keep coming down. Around here the prices on Tacos has already dropped 5 to 6000 dollars under what the dealership was asking for them when they first came out. There’s a lot just sitting collecting dust on lots around here. And that goes for all the other makes as well.

 

[Greg]

The 4th Gen Tacoma Trailhunter (6ft bed option) will likely be my next truck. Patiently awaiting the 2025 model year release.

I'm looking at it as well though I'm holding out to see how the new 4Runner compares.

 

[Dave]

I'm looking at it as well though I'm holding out to see how the new 4Runner compares.

4Runner will be great, no doubt. Hearing summer 2025 availability.

But I don’t think an SUV is it for me. Tried that with the Wrangler, but I need a truck.

 

[Andy]

Looking forward to SEMA this week, hoping ARB puts out a 4th Gen Tacoma Bull bar.

 

[Greg]

Shock top hat failure on our stock 2024 Tacoma Off-Road while offroading

We went out with the new taco to try and see what it was capable of in stock configuration and I have to say, for the most part, it was great! We didn’t do anything crazy but we did test traction, comfort and clearance pretty well (although we didn’t record it all) We tried not to beat up the...

www.tacoma4g.com

 

[Trump]

Shock top hat failure on our stock 2024 Tacoma Off-Road while offroading

We went out with the new taco to try and see what it was capable of in stock configuration and I have to say, for the most part, it was great! We didn’t do anything crazy but we did test traction, comfort and clearance pretty well (although we didn’t record it all) We tried not to beat up the...

www.tacoma4g.com

New platform growing pains I imagine, and an easy fix. This is why so many of us already know to let the others complete the R&D in the first year.

I've been quiet since the release, but I've been generally impressed with changes and features they've added with this new generation. Aside from the dumb bed rack and the wheel design not my flavor, I would happily drive that Trailhunter... The TRD Pro, I'd leave as delivered. Although, my current Toyota fleet is still humming along, and nothing but total loss would get me to move from what I've got. I've noticed a new Land Cruiser 250 and Tacoma owner both gawking at my Land Cruiser as I passed by yesterday.

 

[Greg]

New platform growing pains I imagine, and an easy fix. This is why so many of us already know to let the others complete the R&D in the first year.

I've been quiet since the release, but I've been generally impressed with changes and features they've added with this new generation. Aside from the dumb bed rack and the wheel design not my flavor, I would happily drive that Trailhunter... The TRD Pro, I'd leave as delivered. Although, my current Toyota fleet is still humming along, and nothing but total loss would get me to move from what I've got. I've noticed a new Land Cruiser 250 and Tacoma owner both gawking at my Land Cruiser as I passed by yesterday.

The more I think about it the more I lean going for a LC70 or the like. Mainly it's the cost for something like a Trailhunter.

 

[Trump]

The more I think about it the more I lean going for a LC70 or the like. Mainly it's the cost for something like a Trailhunter.

As long as you can handle the adjustment of expectations to a 70 series, I can recommend. If not, it will be an expensive venture that will likely cost you more than just going with the Trailhunter to begin with. Refinement and acceleration you will not find.

 

[Greg]

As long as you can handle the adjustment of expectations to a 70 series, I can recommend. If not, it will be an expensive venture that will likely cost you more than just going with the Trailhunter to begin with. Refinement and acceleration you will not find.

I find myself driving with all the electronics off more and more. The Crosstrek has XM satellite but I hardly ever listen to it. Besides a LC70 Troopy I have been contemplating picking up another GX470 from outside the rust belt and make one good one.