The truck has been redesigned from the ground up for the new model year, and includes many off-road features built directly into the platform to make it a match for any terrain. Here are the key highlights you can expect when the model arrives in the second half of this year.

High-End Power for Capable Performance

The new Tacoma is based around a choice of powertrains that deliver high-end performance in a mid-size format. The standard engine is a 2.4L turbo gas model, producing a generous 278 horsepower and 317lb-ft of torque, passed through an eight-speed automatic transmission to all-wheel drive as standard.

This standard engine can also be paired with a six-speed manual transmission with rev matching and anti-stall technology, although this option drops the output slightly to 270 horsepower and 310lb-ft.

But if you’re looking for the ultimate in mid-size performance, the new i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain creates the highest output ever seen on a Tacoma. The same 2.4L turbo gas engine is matched with an electric motor and a 1.87-kWh battery, producing a combined output that reaches 326 horsepower and 465lb-ft of torque.

This level of power is double that of the previous Tacoma V6 and produces some impressive capability figures, with a maximum payload of 776kg and a top towing capacity of 2,954kg. If you’re looking for full-size capability in a mid-size package, the new Tacoma is the model to turn to.

Off-Road Excellence Built In

The 2024 Tacoma is equipped with a range of advanced off-road capabilities depending on the trim level. A multi-terrain monitor uses multiple cameras to display oncoming obstacles directly on the interior display, while a range of drive modes optimize handling over surfaces including mud, dirt, and sand.

Downhill assist automatically limits the Tacoma’s speed when traversing gradients, while a low-speed crawl function manages throttle and braking while the driver concentrates on steering. And lastly, a full range of available tow hooks, skid plates, rock rails, and bodywork protection features ensure the Tacoma has the durability to handle any trail adventure with ease.

Advanced Safety and Driver Assist

Every 2024 Tacoma is supplied with a wide range of active safety and driver-assist features, with key highlights including:

• Pre-collision protection system with pedestrian, cyclist, and motorcyclist detection
• Lane-departure alerts with corrective steering assist
• Automatic emergency stop if the driver becomes inattentive

Interior Features

The Tacoma is available in two-door and four-door cab styles and with a choice of 5-foot or 6-foot beds. But whichever format you choose, the interior is supplied with a host of advanced tech features. A standard 8-inch touchscreen display is used to control infotainment, with a mammoth 14-inch unit available at higher trims. Extra display real estate is provided by a 12.3-foot digital gauge cluster on the higher-end models, with a 7-inch cluster as standard.

Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto take care of smartphone integration, with further options including a wireless charging pad, a digital key facility to use via your smartphone, and a premium JBL sound system with 10 speakers.

Reserve Your 2024 Toyota Tacoma Test Drive

With its blend of sheer power, off-road capability, and advanced technology, the 2024 Toyota Tacoma is set to shake up the mid-size pickup market. If you’d like to experience its game-changing quality for yourself, please book a test drive by clicking the button below.

Please Note: The details of this article were accurate at the time it was written. Manufacturers may change the details of any vehicle’s specifications at any time without notice.