2024 Toyota Tacoma vs 2023 Toyota Tacoma


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2024 Toyota Tacoma vs 2023 Toyota Tacoma

The 2024 Toyota Tacoma is an exciting new redesign with a hybrid option. How much does this midsize truck share in common with the 2023 Toyota Tacoma? Keep scrolling to find out.

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10 Things You Should Know About the 2024 Toyota Tacoma vs 2023 Model Year

Toyota seems determined to improve on a good thing. In this case, the 2023 Toytoa Tacoma has been a top seller in its class.


US News and World Report notes that it outsold its main rival by a 2 to 1 margin in 2022. Motor Trend notes that the Tacoma has held the #1 position for 19 years.


The 2024 model arrives with more power, more trim levels, and even more adventure features. Plus the Toyota midsize truck has bigger touchscreens and more driving aids. Which model year is right for your needs?

  1. Performance

    The 2023 Access Cab 4-cyl model benefits from 180 lb-ft of torque. It actually carries the top payload in the 2023 lineup. However, this engine is upgraded for 2024 with a 2.4-liter i-Force Turbo. Although it has the same four cylinders, turbo power increases output to the same level as the 2023 V6.

    With either an ETCi automatic or manual transmission, the 2024 Toyota Tacoma i-Force generates more torque than the 2023 Tacoma V6. So, you get more capability and enjoy less penalty at the pump. An 8-speed automatic replaces the previous 6-speed 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.

  2. All New Hybrid Edition

    Of course, the biggest news for 2024 is the arrival of the iForce Max Hybrid. This takes the 2.4 Liter Turbo 4 and adds a 288-volt nickel-metal hydride battery and an electric motor to the transmission. This unit generates 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. This makes going downhill easier, too. The iForce Max engine can go down an 8-percent grade and doesn’t need to downshift.

  3. Truck Build and Bed Sizes

    A new global truck platform replaces the third generation platform that underpins the 2023 Tacoma. This allowed 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.

    The 2023 Tacoma beds are made with high-strength materials. 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. 

  1. New and Improved Off-roading 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, another 2023 feature, 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.

    If you like a manual transmission, you’ll appreciate the new clutch start cancel. This allows 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. 

  2. 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.

  1. Midsize Truck Size Comparison

    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.

  2. All New XTra Cab

    The 2023 Access Cab is a fixture among Tacomas. It 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. This two-door cabin actually has quite a large rear area for storage.

    Toyota engineers made it easy to access the Xtra Cab interior storage area by putting the passenger seats on a long-slide track. The front passenger seat can fold if not needed, expanding the Xtra interior cargo space even more. Plus there’s a new storage box under the rear floor that can be locked for extra security.

    These changes were made based on extensive consumer consultations. At this point, the Xtra Cab will be matched with the long bed. This configuration is available only on the SR, SR5 or TRD PreRunner trim levels.

  3. 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.

  4. Better Dash Technology

    The 2023 has the requisite touchscreens with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Since there’s always room for improvement, Toyota tech developers have expanded the basic touchscreen to 8 inches and greatly increased its ease of use.

    A surprise feature for the new model year is a removable Bluetooth speaker. This is part of the 10-speaker JBL sound system. Drivers will appreciate more keys than ever before. In addition to traditional keys, they can use an app as a digital key. Plus they can request smart car keys that don’t need an app to unlock the vehicle.

    For fun, there’s a 14-inch touchscreen available. This was first seen on the Toyota Tundra, and it has proven a favorite with drivers. There’s also a digital instrument screen available to really pull this cockpit into a tech-forward position!

  5. Safety and Reliability

    The 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, Toyota includes its adaptive cruise control and road sign recognition. In fact, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control has been updated with more refined responses plus an extra distance setting. Road sign assist is new for 2024.

    A new standard is Proactive Driving Assist taking semi-automated driving to a new level in certain situations. Lane Tracing Assist and an Emergency Driving Stop System are additional new standards for the 2024 model year.

Conclusion

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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