2024 Toyota Tacoma vs 2023 Toyota Tacoma
2024 vs. 2023 Toyota Tacoma Comparison: Top Ten Things to Know
In the competitive world of midsize trucks, the 2024 Toyota Tacoma and the 2023 Toyota Tacoma stand out as top contenders. This 2024 truck review will delve into key features, performance metrics, and overall value of both models to help you make an informed decision.
Whether you're looking for the latest features, performance improvements, or value for money, this midsize truck comparison is for you.
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V-8-like iForce Max Hybrid
The biggest news for 2024 Tacomas is the arrival of the iForce Max Hybrid. This adds a 288-volt nickel-metal hydride battery and an electric motor to the transmission. This unit generates a boost of 48 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque.
With all this help, the new 2024 Tacoma iForce Max Hybrid will generate 326 horsepower and a whopping 465 lb-ft of torque. The electric motor makes going downhill easier, too. The iForce Max engine can go down an 8-percent grade and doesn’t need to downshift.
There’s nothing like it in the 2023 Tacoma lineup. To be fair, however, there’s nothing like it in any rival midsize truck lineup.
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Exciting Standard Performance
Even at its most affordable, the 2024 Toyota Tacoma is a real mover and shaker with a 2.4-liter i-Force Turbo. With 278 horsepower, it outpaces the 2023 Toyota Tacoma four-cylinder 159 horsepower. Plus it matches the 2023 V6 horsepower.
Adding more power to the mix, the 2024 high output turbo is rated at either 310 or 317 lb-ft, depending on your choice of manual or automatic transmission.
The new six-speed intelligent manual transmission may tempt enthusiasts to give up their automatic. It has anti-stall technology, an asset on the road and trail. Plus, it offers automatic rev matching to reduce the driver’s workload. While on the trail, it relieves the driver of using the clutch, making it easier to stop and go.
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Tougher New Build and Size
A new global truck platform allowed 2024 Toyota Tacoma engineers to rethink materials, utilizing more aluminum in the upper body. This reduces weight while additional welding, high strength steel, and stronger frame crossmembers give the new truck confidence to handle bigger loads.
Also for 2024, there’s a bigger bed with a lighter aluminum tailgate. It’s 7-percent bigger overall, allowing you to tuck much more under the tonneau cover. As before, 2024 Toyota Tacomas are either 5-foot or 6-foot varieties.
For those wondering how the Tacoma will fit into their garage, it will interest you to know that Toyota has not lengthened its truck. They maintained its length based on what consumers want in a midsize truck.
However, compared to the 2023 Tacomas, the new model year sees the vehicles grow a tiny bit taller. It appears wider due to thicker exterior elements such as the beefy fender flares. The wheelbase is about four inches longer, allowing for more spacious cabins without losing the important length of the two bed sizes.
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Off-roading Tacoma Tacoma Features
Off-roading capability is always an important asset to Tacoma drivers. You never know when the chance for adventure may arise. That’s why 2023 TRD Tacomas have multi-terrain select for mud, dirt and sand challenges.
For 2024, drivers will find those functions are available in both 4WD-high and 4WD-low settings. Ground clearance has increased to 9.5 inches while running ground clearance may be as much as 11 inches.
Crawl Control has been improved for 2024. Essentially it means quieter, more trail-friendly operation. A new front stabilizer bar disconnect allows for a 10-percent improvement in off-road articulation.
A new clutch start cancel allows 2024 Toyota Tacoma manual drivers to enjoy off-roading without constant presses of the clutch. The truck can start in gear, eliminating any lag time that clutches usually cause.
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Shock Absorbers in the Seats
Upgrading the already top-of-the-line TRD Pro, there are new IsoDynamic front seats. These seats have their own shock absorbers.
This remarkable idea allows the chairs to move more with the truck’s movements, but it then dampens the movement’s effect on the human body, including the head and spine.
This exclusive capability works in tandem with the midsize truck’s suspension. This system benefits from big Fox internal-bypass shocks.
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All New Tacoma XTra Cab
Well known to Tacoma drivers, the Access Cab has two rear jump seats and a pair of rear half doors. However, the 2024 Xtra Cab has eliminated the seats and the half doors, retaining a large rear area for storage.
Adding more space, the front passenger seat folds. For easy access, a long-slide track makes it easy to move a seat out of the way. For even more utility, there’s a lockable storage compartment under the cargo-hold floor.
The Xtra Cab will be matched with the long bed. This configuration is available only on the SR, SR5 or TRD PreRunner trim levels.
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Improved Double Cab
The Tacoma double cab has always been a favorite for its larger backseat. For 2023, the cabin boasted an extra 8 inches of rear legroom compared to the 2023 Access Cab.
With the redesign, the Double Cab now has a folding second row to create a cargo area. Its under-the-seat storage has tripled in size. Special MOLLE panels on the doors and console add more ways to organize your gear. You can utilize Toyota 3D plans to print accessories.
This cab is offered on the 2024 Toyota Tacoma SR5 trim level and standard on the 2024 Tacoma TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, Limited and TRD Pro. Loans and leases are available from Earnhardt Toyota.
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Better Dash Technology
For 2024,Toyota tech developers have expanded the basic touchscreen to 8 inches and greatly increased its ease of use. An available 14-inch touchscreen is even more exciting.
A surprise feature for the new model year is a removable Bluetooth speaker. This is part of the 10-speaker JBL sound system.
Last year, Tacomas had a Smart Key. For 2024, they are offering a Smart Card and a Digital Key as well as an App. That’s four secure ways to access the new Tacoma.
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Safety and Reliability
The 2023 Tacoma has an above-average reliability rating, and these midsize trucks have long been known for its Toyota-worthy durability and quality. For 2024, there are new four-wheel disc brakes, an electronic parking brake, and a bumper-integrated high lift jack point. Electric power steering and trim-tuned suspensions add to the handling.
Like the 2023 model, the 2024 has a long list of driver aids. These include the all-important forward collision system that can respond with an autobrake. It also has lane departure assistance and high beam assistance. The lane departure alert now recognizes guardrails and other 3D objects that could pose a danger.
Unlike some in the midsize truck class,adaptive cruise control is a Tacoma standard. For 2024, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control has been updated with more refined responses plus an extra distance setting. A new road sign assist can be activated by the road sign awareness function.
Lane Tracing Assist and an Emergency Driving Stop System are new standards for the 2024 model year. Available for the first time on the Tacoma, Proactive Driving Assist offers semi-automated driving under certain conditions.
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Value and Price
The Toyota Tacoma has long been known for value and for affordable pricing. The 2024 Tacoma does represent a price increase, but it is not much when you look at the new standard power level, additional driving assistance, and better infotainment system that comes with the 2024.
If you want to save on a midsize truck, you cannot go wrong with the 2023 Tacoma. It’s been extremely popular. You won’t lose any space since the new Tacoma isn’t much bigger. Plus you can take advantage of 2023 Tacoma specials.
You can use this Earnhardt Toyota credit application to learn how much you can borrow. This always helps when looking at truck prices and trim levels.
Conclusion
The 2023 Tacoma has been extremely popular. However, the 2024 model year is really pushing the limits of what a midsize truck can do.
There is so much more to unpack when it comes to the all new 2024 Tacoma. Schedule a test drive and learn more from the truck experts at Earnhardt Toyota.
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