Since the Tacoma makes its bread playing in the dirt, the off-road-focused models have the hardware to go almost everywhere. The SR, SR5 extended cab, and the TRD PreRunner are buoyed by old-school leaf springs, whereas the rest have coil springs that provide a better ride. While all Tacomas feature a body-on-frame construction, there are two different rear suspensions. It's a hybrid setup featuring an electric motor between the engine and transmission and a small nickel-metal hydride battery. The iForce Max (automatic only) rules the roost with 326 horses and 465 pound-feet. The base 228-hp turbo four is only found in the entry-level SR, and the rest of the lineup gets mightier iForce variations with up to 278 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque. Rear- and four-wheel drive are both available.

However, the engine comes in myriad forms and pairs with either an eight-speed automatic transmission or a six-speed manual. Engine, Transmission, and PerformanceĪ turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder powers every Tacoma. Folks interested in the Trailhunter and TRD Pro will have to wait even longer, as those top-spec trim levels won't reach dealerships until next spring due to the late availability of the hybrid powertrain. Toyota hasn't yet released pricing details on the 2024 Tacoma lineup, and that information isn't expected to be available until later this year, closer to the fourth quarter when the trucks go on sale.

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