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2024 Toyota Tacoma: New Model Info
Toyota announced all the details for its 2024 Tacoma, and the vehicle’sTacoma i-FORCE MAX hybrid is one approach to working toward a carbon neutral future.

Toyota improved Tacoma’s off-road capability with three-way adjustable internal bypass shocks with remote reservoirs.
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Toyota has announced the 2024 Tacoma features a redesigned multi-link coil rear suspension and offers two turbocharged four-cylinder powertrains including an i-FORCE MAX hybrid producing 326 horsepower and a 465 lb.-ft. of torque.
“With even more off-road capability and the quality, durability, and reliability that our customers expect along with a host of options for every owner, we’re confident that Tacoma will remain the top choice for mid-size pickup buyers when it arrives later this year,” said Dave Christ, Toyota group vice president and GM.
What’s New for Fleet Owners to Know
Toyota’s North American-based CALTY Design Center located in Newport Beach, California, and Ann Arbor, Michigan led the design efforts for the new Tacoma.
New features include:
i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain
Multi-link rear suspension
Four-wheel disc brakes
Electric power steering
Suspensions tuned specifically to each grade
Front stabilizer bar disconnect
Model Features on the Toyota Tacoma
The 2024 Tacoma includes the following features:
Maximum towing capacity for Tacoma is rated at 6,500 lbs. on SR5 i-FORCE and TRD PreRunner XtraCab grades
Maximum payload increases to 1,709 lbs. on TRD Off-Road
2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder
Trailer brake controller
Trailer backup guide
7% increase in bed volume
Technology and Safety Improvements on the Model
The Tacoma features the latest technology and information screens that bring updates to the cabin.
Toyota Safety Sense features
Digital display mirror
360-degree cameras
Multi-Terrain Monitor
8-inch or 14-inch touchscreen
Audio Multimedia system
USB-C data and charging port
Dual USB-C charging ports
12.3-inch digital gauge cluster on higher grades
A 7-inch gauge cluster is standard on lower grades
Smart Key System with push-button start
Smart Card key
Release Date
The 2024 Tacoma will go on sale later this year with i-FORCE MAX models arriving in early 2024.
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