2024 Toyota Tacoma | First Drive

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After 18 years Toyota comes to market with a new Tacoma. The best-selling midsize truck in America gets a complete redesign from the ground up. Even the bolts on new on this thing! With new powertrain options and interior configurations the Tacoma looks poised to jump into the hybrid frenzy. Check out all the details here. #KBB
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00:00 2024 Toyota Tacoma
00:52 Exterior design
01:41 iForce Engine
02:48 Transmission
03:30 How does it drive?
05:03 Towing capacity
06:41 Interior details
07:19 Second row space
09:20 Competitors
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[@newsmedia-one9756]

8:45 my heart, just melted! My mouth is watering over this truck right now especially with this shot❤❤😍

[@zaviercarmichael7293]

Great review Brian! Missed you over at Auto Buyers Guide, but happy to see the step up!

[@kbb]

We are happy to have Brian on board! Thanks for the comment.

[@AR_P71]

The multi-link and coils in the rear is a huge development and something a lot of 2nd/3rd gen owners want to know about. I don't feel you spoke upon it sufficiently.

[@barsaf9989]

Agreed

[@kbb]

Thanks for the comment. The next time we get the truck we'll do a deeper dive. And you're right, it's a massive deal and worth talking about!

[@nts3rd]

Great Job Brian!

[@jayachandrahombannavar3594]

This guy is good reviewer

[@kevinmusyoka5940]

Great Review

[@macmanmpls]

Brian, so good to see you found a new home. Good job buddy.

[@PookieMaliboo]

The Ford Ranger isnt a competitor?

[@kbb]

We don't always list them all. If we did for the midsize SUV segment that would take 15 minutes! We just give a sampling and usually state that these are some of the competitors. Thanks for the comment!

[@PookieMaliboo]

@@kbb I understand that, but you did list all direct competitors except the ranger. Even though the Ridgeline is off in a category all it's one 😊

[@MorbozHn]

Good review

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Welcome Brian!!!

[@daleterry4294]

Brian, this was a stellar review-better than I’ve seen on other sites. Alex on Autos never fully took advantage of your ability and constantly overshadowed anything you had to say. I’m glad you found a new home at KBB. 😊

[@gregtudanca.]

i can see a lot of people removing that front lip.

[@user-tb7rn1il3q]

It will get deleted one way or another.

[@FM-gv7sb]

I'll wait 2 years to see what teh long term reliability and durability is of a turbo/hybrid setup, including the cost of repairs. However, I suppose costly repairs will be taken care of by the warranty at first. I'll be interested to see how many Tacomas will now be deemed "totaled" by insurance companies because of how expensive it will be to replace a turbo/hybrid engine. Nowadays it seems as if some cars are classified as "totaled' when in the past they would have been repaired.

[@ElNinoNerd07]

holy shit so trail hunter and TRD PRO going be like 60k or 70k

[@Phil42069]

I can buy a 2024 Tundra crewmax Limited 4x4 6.5 ft bed for $58k. Who in their right mind would buy a Tacoma limited for 53k?

[@Lexrolla-1]

​@@Phil42069you would be surprised....this is toyota land..the rules are different here

[@shiftmotorsports9803]

I just saw a video showing an optioned up sport for $59k + $5k bump for the dealership. Add tax, tag, & fees and you're tickling $70k! For a Sport!

[@denault3985]

New guy , think he came from the Alex on Auto channel? Good review btw.

[@redriver15262]

i like this guy 👍🏻

[@HerrPoopschitz]

No multi link in xtra cab config?

[@FM-gv7sb]

I personally predict that Tacoma will lose sales as people realize that teh hybrid/turbo setup does not last as long as the old setup. The advantage of a Frontier or ridgeline is that they are still naturally aspirated,w hci should make the last 300k miles and more. Was it really that hard to pass with the old engines? How did so many people manage to do it for 20 years? It's not worth the fact that these new Tacomas cost more and will last less. For many of us, it's not about carplay or other features. it's about getting the best vehicle at the lowest price.

[@mc.charleymusic]

What's the price for the Tacoma TRD Pro and Trailhunter

[@kbb]

Pricing on those trim levels have not been published by Toyota at this time.

[@akila219]

don’t consider the Ridgeline a truck, it has a trunk at the back without a cover.

[@cryptickhi2510]

The ranger is more of a competitor than the ridgeline…

[@mateuslima501]

Great review! You missed the brand new Ford Ranger 😉

[@romairoblackstock5100]

Wasn't the Tacoma redesigned in 2016 though?

[@brianroskelly2177]

It was a major refresh in the same vein as the new Camry. Still basically the same truck as the 2005.

[@damilolaakanni]

According to Wikipedia, the 2016 model was similar to the 2015 mechanically and dimensionally, but there was a minor update in 2018 that updated the infotainment and audio controls, and a major refresh in 2020 (three years ago). However, they consider the 2016-2023 Tacoma as the third generation, that is, a complete redesign.

[@brianroskelly2177]

@@damilolaakanni That is true, but they're saying the same for the 2025 Camry that rides on the same platform and has basically the same body-in-white as the outgoing model. It's all a case in semantics, but let's be real here, the 2016-2023 Tacoma was not much different from the 2005-2015 model aside from a few design tweaks and a different engine and transmission.

[@barsaf9989]

Yes you are right. People just call it a refresh for some reason. It was a redesign. All body panels have a completely different design and a different wheelbase. How is that not a redesign. It's even called the 3rd gen lol.

[@izraelite2908]

Thank you... for a second, I thought that only happened in my private little universe!

[@iuyozx]

I’m glad it doesn’t look remotely look like the tundra.

[@damilolaakanni]

It does, kinda. Look at the taillights.

[@Lexrolla-1]

Mica muzio is like john davis for me....i want him more on kbb

[@SpecRB]

$52,000 wow

[@Phil42069]

Price also grown fast 😂 Price is catching up to the Tundra.

[@DrewRecker]

Ford Ranger isn’t a competitor here?

[@cryptickhi2510]

That’s what I’m saying.

[@brianroskelly2177]

​@@cryptickhi2510It definitely is, I just forgot to mention it, oops!

[@wwsunmoon]

Still can't adjust sit height?what is going on Toyota

[@romairoblackstock5100]

MPGs???

[@brianroskelly2177]

They're in the video on screen.

[@wiseguy3492]

2:56

[@barsaf9989]

The Tacoma was redesigned in 2016. It's even called the 3rd generation. 2016-2023. This is now the 4th gen.

[@stewartcampbell4895]

These kids have no sense of automotive history. Do you homework next time, not impressed KBB.

[@superwonderfullness]

The Third gen was more of a facelift. The third gen is mechanically and dimensionally the same as the second gen. So he is correct by saying that the Tacoma on sale now dates back to 2005

[@CarNut43]

Yeah 2016 was a major update, not a full redesign.

[@user-tb7rn1il3q]

@@CarNut43It was a redesign, but not an all new truck. It did get a new powertrain except for the carryover 2.7 I4 engine.

[@themiddlekingdom9121]

Smaller engine, cost less to make and charge much more, Toyota and other automakers are making killing money.

[@tomm1109]

Turbo adds complexity. It is actually cheaper to make a NA V6 because the tolerances do not need to be as good in a lower reving NA motor.

[@themiddlekingdom9121]

@@tomm1109 Of course, more parts which are more moving parts and complex to the current trucks, and even cars now have turbos in their engines, more parts that make the automakers to make more money on the parts. Unfortunately, the consumers have to pay more on the new cars just to save a few dollars of fuel.

[@user-tb7rn1il3q]

If they are making more money than buy their stock. The I4 Turbo is actually less complex than the V6, which makes it slightly cheaper to produce. Since it is less complex and it is built better I expect it to have better longevity.

[@theterminator1419]

This guy used to be with Alex Auto. How come he's here!?! Got a new offer maybe.

[@appleztooranges]

Here comes KBB! The mpg on this is a major disappointment. 19-23 mpg. On the third gen Tacoma we got basically that. I’ll take the v6 over 4 cylinder turbo any day

[@thatoneguy7087]

Why is it so big

[@kbb]

All vehicles seem as though they're getting a bit on the large side to us, too.

[@redriver15262]

THIS or the New Frontier??? i kinda think the new front end on the taco looks sorta.....ugly 😅 also theres 4 door frontiers with the long bed for about $35k which is pretty enticing 🤔

[@trevorD1156]

More importantly the frontier has a V6, which might get about a 1/2 mpg less than a turbo 4 but be cheaper and better in every other conceivable way.

[@pt6134]

This guy way better than the other guy and the woman. Much fresher.

[@tomm1109]

Where's Lynn?

[@tomm1109]

But this guy did a good job.

[@kbb]

We have a bunch of people doing reviews, so rest assured Lyn isn't going anywhere, nor are Mike Danger and Micah. There's a lot of work to do!!

[@gandroidnexus]

Need more reviews from Micah and Lynn they’re just better at it sorry!

[@MacI-1970]

Naturally aspirated, V6 and V8 > Turbo charge four cylinder any day

[@edhcb9359]

Except the performance on the Tacoma V6 sucks! 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@damilolaakanni]

I think the turbocharged engine provides a balance of power and efficiency (though not much more than the outgoing V6). Toyota has been making turbocharged engines since the MK III Supra, so I'm sure they know what they're doing. People are just afraid of turbocharged engines because maintenance (and repair, if necessary) are usually more expensive and labour intensive than their N/A counterparts. If you take good care of your engine, it should last a long time.

[@tomm1109]

If you are doing anything at altitude a 4 turbo is better than a V6. If you are doing any kind of real work that involves idling the truck then the 4 turbo is better at saving gas.

[@edhcb9359]

@@tomm1109 If you like working on cars in your spare time, a turbo engine gives you something to do!

[@MacI-1970]

Rather have the better reliability of the V6 and V8 engine personally, but if you like the 4 cylinder turbos, that's fine@@tomm1109

[@hobog]

That's a mid size? 😂

[@oscardelarosa8217]

Don't like that it no longer offers a V6 engine.

[@jguillermoii]

No Power

[@billw8476]

lets see if toyota will back up their claims of durability of these dinky 4 bangers with a 100k mile warranty,

[@bryancamacho4626]

I don’t like this guy where is mica or Lyn

[@dorianrodriguez40]

Ugly lip. Ugly front bumper corner. Nothing really special or beautiful about it. The best thing of it: it's a Toyota!

[@Aradhya.Sharma]

Fell asleep 😴 🥱 at the 3 minute mark. #bringbackmicah

[@kbb]

Hope you're feeling more rested. And we also hope that on your first big day on a new job you have people around you who are supportive and encouraging.

[@Aradhya.Sharma]

@@kbb Yes! Rested enough to move my thumb to press the unsubscribe button 👍🏼

[@DanielMGalindo]

Bye Felicia you won’t be missed @aradhya.sharma

[@TheJiggs666]

I cant afford it....gonna wait for used. Done buying new.