This guide covers:
- Release date and price
- Models and cab configurations
- Engine options and power specs
- Towing capacity changes
- Off-road specs
Kona, HI — Why change a good thing, right? Well, in the ever-evolving world of automobiles, that mantra doesn’t really stick, and while most Taco owners are likely content, Toyota’s mid-size pickup needed a major overhaul. 2016 brought various updates to its styling, features, and performance. But for 2024, Toyota essentially reinvented this thing, now resembling a mini-Tundra boasting a bold, carved design, a completely redesigned interior with a fresh look and feel, and a potent hybrid powertrain for the range-topping models.
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2024 Toyota Tacoma Release Date and Price
Toyota is giving us a late 2023 release date for the new Tacoma. Note this is only for the gas-powered i-FORCE models. The Tacoma hybrid models, including those powered by the i-FORCE MAX, will arrive later in the Spring of 2024. Here’s 2024 US and Canada pricing for the gas-powered Tacomas only; hybrid pricing has not yet been released.
| 2024 Tacoma Grade (Gas only) | US MSRP |
|---|---|
| SR XtraCab 6’ Bed | $34,700 |
| SR5 XtraCab 6’ Bed | $39,400 |
| SR5 Double Cab 6’ Bed | $40,900 |
| TRD Sport Double Cab 5’ bed | $39,400 |
| TRD Sport Double Cab 5’ Bed | $42,600 |
| TRD Sport Double Cab 5’ Bed (Manual) | $41,800 |
| TRD PreRunner XtraCab 6’ Bed | $38,100 |
| TRD Off Road Double Cab 5’ Bed | $42,900 |
| TRD Off Road Double Cab 5’ Bed (Manual) | $41,800 |
| Limited Double Cab 5’ Bed | $52,100 |
| 2024 Tacoma Grade (Gas only) | Canada MSRP |
|---|---|
| SR5 | $50,511 |
| TRD Off Road | $54,211 |
| TRD Sport | $53,611 |
| TRD Sport+ | $58,011 |
| TRD Sport Premium | $61,711 |
| TRD Off Road 6MT | $52,111 |
| TRD Off Road Premium | $61,911 |
| TRD Sport+ 6MT | $55,911 |
New Tacoma Models and Cab Configurations: Here Are Your Options
The new Tacoma will come in eight trims for 2024, including SR, SR5, TRD PreRunner, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, Limited, Trailhunter, and TRD Pro. Configurations include Two-door XtraCab with a 6-foot bed, Four-door Double Cab with a 5-foot bed, and Four-door Double Cab with a 6-foot bed. Below is a quick chart, but for more on grades, please see our guide – A Taco For Everyone: The 2024 Toyota Tacoma Model Lineup Explored
| 2024 Tacoma Trim | Configuration |
|---|---|
| SR | XtraCab Double Cab |
| SR5 | XtraCab Double Cab |
| TRD PreRunner | XtraCab |
| TRD Sport | Double Cab |
| TRD Off-Road | Double Cab |
| Limited | Double Cab |
| TRD Pro | Double Cab |
| Trailhunter | Double Cab |
Tacoma Horsepower and Engine Options Up Close
Powering the new Tacoma is the standard i-FORCE turbocharged 2.4L 4-cylinder. Horsepower on the low-end for the entry-level SR is 228 horsepower, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The same engine on all other trims increases power by 50 horses, to a maximum of 278 horsepower paired to the same 8-speed tranny.
Tacoma Hybrid with massive torque specs
Need more power and torque? Go for the hybrid-powered Tacoma with the i-FORCE MAX, putting down an impressive 326 horsepower total output, also with the 8-speed transmission. The electric motor alone makes 48 horsepower. The hybrid’s 465 lb.-ft. torque blows past the gas-powered Tacoma’s maximum torque rated at 317 lb.-ft.
Below, a look at all four engine options and specs:
1) i-FORCE – SR model:
- Engine: 2.4L turbo, 4-cylinder
- Transmission: 8-speed auto
- Horsepower: 228 hp @ 6,000 RPM
- Torque: 243 lb.-ft. @ 1,700 RPM
2) i-FORCE – 6-speed manual:
- Engine: 2.4L turbo, 4-cylinder
- Transmission: 6-speed manual
- Horsepower: 270 hp @ 5,400 RPM
- Torque: 310 lb.-ft. @ 1,700 RPM
3) i-FORCE – 8-speed auto:
- Engine: 2.4L turbo, 4-cylinder
- Transmission: 8-speed auto
- Horsepower: 278 hp @ 6,000 RPM
- Torque: 317 lb.-ft. @ 1,700 RPM
4) i-FORCE MAX:
- Engine: 2.4L turbo hybrid, 4-cylinder
- Transmission: 8-speed auto
- Horsepower: 326 hp @ 6,000 RPM
- Torque: 465 lb.-ft. @ 1,700 RPM
2024 Tacoma with a manual transmission
Good and bad news for stick shift lovers. The good news is Toyota will offer a 6-speed manual transmission for 2024. The bad news isn’t all that bad: power and torque drop slightly for the manual, down to 270 horsepower and 310 lb.-ft. Also, only these grades offer stick shift:
- SR (Double Cab)
- TRD Sport (Double Cab)
- TRD Off-Road (Double Cab)
Less Towing Capacity Than Before
We know the 278-hp gas-powered 2.4L turbo will tow a maximum of 6,500 pounds. That’s the same towing capacity as the 2020 Tacoma and down from the 2023 Tacoma’s 6,800 pounds. The turbo hybrid will pull 6,000 pounds with a 1,709-pound payload. These towing numbers are lower, considering that most mid-size pickups are rated to tow around 7,500 pounds. We asked Toyota why this was, and the reason seems to be based on reliability over vanity towing numbers.
In other words, increasing towing specs adds more moving parts; the engine takes a minor hit. Considering Tacoma owners don’t typically use their mid-size pickups for pulling duties, the trade-off wasn’t worth it. Frankly, 6,500 pounds is sufficient to pull small things like RVs, boats, etc. And if towing is a major buying factor, go for the full-size Tundra that doubles what the Tacoma tows, at around 12,000 pounds maximum.
2024 Toyota Tacoma Off-Road Specs
If you’re taking your Taco off-road, here are some other vital specs, including ground clearance, suspension, and more. Also worth noting, all 2024 Tacomas get Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 as standard — a suite of safety features including lane departure warning, road sign assist, auto high beams, pre-collision & pedestrian detection, proactive driving assist, and radar cruise control.
- Ground clearance (max): 9.5 inches
- Running ground clearance (max): 11 inches
- Drivetrains: 1) 4×2 with Auto LSD (rear e-locker available), 2) 4×4 with two-speed transfer case + A-TRAC, 3) Full-time 4×4 with two-speed transfer case
- Suspensions: 1) Double wishbone front, 2) Leaf-spring (SR, SR5 XtraCab, TRD PreRunner), 3) Multilink rear suspension
- Approach (max): 33.8-degree
- Breakover (max): 23.5-degree
- Departure Angles: 25.7-degree
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2024 Tacoma Teaser Photos
Limited (red) and TRD Sport (blue) models are shown. Photos: Amee Reehal
