
The 2024 Tacoma is available in Trailhunter, Pro, and Off-Road models.
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Toyota announced its fourth-generation pickup truck, the 2024 Tacoma.
It will go on sale later this year, with i-FORCE MAX models arriving in early 2024. Features include:
- Multi-link coil rear suspension that improves ride and handling.
- Two turbocharged four-cylinder powertrains, including an i-FORCE MAX hybrid producing 326 horsepower and a massive 465 lb.-ft. of torque.
- Toyota’s all-new Trailhunter grade is a purpose-built overlanding rig.
2024 Tacoma’s New Construction and Capabilities
The new Tacoma will share Toyota’s TNGA-F global truck platform with the all-new Tundra and Sequoia. Other capabilities include:
- The roof is equipped with integrated attachment holes that allow the ability to easily add roof rack rails on all models combined with a roof channel sealer to ensure a watertight seal.
- A new front cross-member was constructed for the steering gearbox, which adds rigidity via additional cross-member support while enhancing steering input for the driver and handling dynamics.
- A new high lift jack point is also integrated into the rear frame end.
- New multi-link rear suspension.
- Four-wheel disc brakes.

The TRD Off-Road grade is equipped with monotube Bilstein remote reservoir shocks.
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Towing and Backup Features for Help on the Job
Maximum towing capacity for Tacoma is rated at 6,500 lbs. on SR5 i-FORCE and TRD PreRunner XtraCab grades, and maximum payload increases to 1,709 lbs. on TRD Off-Road.
Tacoma has supporting features including:
- Trailer Back-Up Guidance aids in the overall maneuvering of trailers, while the available Straight Path Assist feature is designed to help your truck and trailer back up in a straight line.
- The available 360-degree cameras create a top-down view to aid overall visibility, including tough-to-see areas around the truck and trailer.
- When operating with Toyota’s integrated trailer brake controller, the Blind Spot Monitor is designed to recognize blind spots for the truck and certain trailers as well.
- There is also a 7% increase in bed volume.
Taking Tacoma to the MAX With Powertrains
Tacoma will offer two powertrains using a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder.
For entry-level SR grades, this engine produces 228 horsepower and 243 lb.-ft. of torque.
For all other grades, output increases to 278 horsepower and 317 lb.-ft. of torque when paired with the new 8-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with intelligence.
A 6-speed intelligent manual transmission with automatic rev-matching and anti-stall technology is available. Manual transmission models produce 270 horsepower and 310 lb.-ft. of torque.
Available on TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, Limited, and standard on the TRD Pro and Trailhunter halo models, i-FORCE MAX pairs the 2.4-liter engine with a 48-hp electric motor integrated into the 8-speed transmission feeding off a 1.87-kWh NiMH battery pack that creates a total system output of 326 horsepower and a whopping 465 lb.-ft. of torque, nearly doubling the torque output of the current-gen truck with the V-6 engine.
When equipped with i-FORCE MAX, Tacoma can ascend an 8% interstate grade without the need to downshift.

Two powertrains using a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder are available.
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For Jobs That Are Off Road
Tacoma’s off-road capabilities are:
- Front stabilizer bar disconnect increases flex at the push of a button.
- Tacoma has up to 33.8-degree approach, 23.5-degree breakover, and 25.7-degree departure angles on TRD Pro without the tow package.
- Running ground clearance maxes out at 11 inches on TRD Pro.
- TRD Off-Road, TRD Pro, and Trailhunter drivers can view potential obstacles that are looming on the trail via the Multi-Terrain Monitor that can display crisply on the available 14-inch touchscreen.
- Tacoma offers standard front and optional rear recovery hooks and underbody protection.
- Multi-Terrain Select, now functional in both 4WD-High and 4WD-Low, offers adjustable settings to help control wheel spin on various terrains.
- CRAWL Control function that acts as a low-speed, off-road cruise control that allows the driver to focus on steering while the system maintains one of five selectable speeds.
- The available electronically activated locking rear differential can help split power 50/50 to the rear wheels.
- Downhill Assist Control is another off-road feature that helps the driver navigate descents by limiting the vehicle's speed.
- Manual-equipped Tacomas get a standard clutch start cancel that allows the truck to start in gear, which means the driver doesn’t have to press the clutch when facing challenging off-road driving scenes when starting.
Tacoma’s Latest Tech
The new Tacoma will have a cab of updated tech such as:
- A new 8-inch or available 14-inch multimedia touchscreen.
- A USB-C data and charging port is integrated on the right side of the display, and dual USB-C charging ports are included in the front row and available for the rear passengers.
- A 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster with four different styles is standard on higher grades while a 7-inch gauge cluster is standard on lower grades.
- Digital Key connects with compatible smartphones to allow vehicle entry, tailgate access, and vehicle starting (4G network dependent).

Inside, the cab features charging ports, a touchscreen, and more.
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Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 Standard on All Tacomas
All 2024 Tacoma models come standard with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, Toyota’s suite of active safety and convenience systems.
New-to-Tacoma TSS enhancements are made possible by system sensors with improved detection capability. This suite of features includes:
- Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection.
- Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist.
- Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control.
- Lane Tracing Assist.
- Road Sign Assist.
- Automatic High Beams.
- Proactive Driving Assist.
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