Is the 2024 Toyota Tacoma Limited i-FORCE MAX better than a GMC Canyon Denali?

FIRST DRIVE: The new Tacoma is here and now the i-FORCE MAX engine is center stage. On the outside of the Limited you will discover 18in wheels, unique grill, LED lighting and power tailgate. On the inside you will be greeted by automatic dropping running boards, soft-tex material and 14in infotainment system. Under the hood is a 2.4L turbocharged inline-4 that produces 328HP & is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Is the 2024 Toyota Tacoma Limited i-FORCE MAX better than a GMC Canyon Denali?
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[@RaitisRides]

SATURDAY SURPRISE! I wanted to bring a bonus review for today with the first drive of the i-FORCE MAX powered 2024 Tacoma Limited. Let me know what you think about it in the comments section and if you think Toyota priced themselves out of the market.

[@ericl7519]

Yes I believe they have. It's a lot of money for relatively unproven powertrain.

[@ericl7519]

At least for me

[@ericl7519]

Thank you for your" Saturday Surprise" Very cool!

[@RaitisRides]

@@ericl7519that is a good point

[@RaitisRides]

@@ericl7519you are so very welcome!

[@sergeantsnugglez3228]

I'd like to see Raiti start zonking these car companies on prices.

[@innate4994]

For the low low price of 55K MSRP... eek

[@RaitisRides]

It’s pricey for sure!

[@crunchyblack2224]

It’s insane what they’re charging….

[@Mycameron2323]

23 limited 4*4 was 46-48 k depending on options, had literally 10-20% of the options you get here.

[@innate4994]

@@Mycameron2323 Enjoy your 60K 4 cylinder Taco man!

[@yws4645]

@@Mycameron2323 … 2023 models will outlast the 2024

[@Rockybalboa541]

When Toyota fan boys say it’s too expensive you know you done messed up Toyota

[@Mycameron2323]

Get a base truck then it's called having variance

[@guillevit]

I have to zonk that price, Toyota has gone crazy, I can’t even imagine the prices for the new 4Runner!

[@shaniyoung6506]

Yes!!! My favourite trim level and my favourite tgna-f tacoma color. Thanks again Joe!!!

[@SAGEM1A4Me]

I was so excited for these I really was going to buy one. The reliability reports from people on these and the new Tundras (which was the #1 reason to be a Toyota owner...which I am) Now a 50k Tacoma that is 4 cylinder and made in Mexico? (V6 has been killed) I appreciate that they have factories in the US I don't want to downplay that, but I will not be buying this.

[@codydavis4513]

Tacoma has been in Mexico for years now

[@davidp2888]

That’s a good looking truck! Not too squared off, not too round.

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you David!

[@jonathanratliff4780]

Actually considering the build of this model trim along with the adaptive suspension and smoother all-time four-wheel-drive and add the hybrid and $10,000 less than a Trd pro even though it’s not an off-road capable at that level most don’t do that anyway especially myself. I consider this probably the best value of all the models

[@RaitisRides]

Excellent points

[@braalo07]

Great point but for me it’s the TRD Off-road Premium with a hybrid I think it’s about 10,000 less than the Pro and you get the offroad stuff that may not be on the limited. Limited is more for shopping lol

[@marklihsu]

$55k you are in raptor territory…. None of these tacos can come close to the new ranger raptor in capability. The full time 4x4 does not have 4 auto what a joke. The hybrid battery sits in a tub so good look getting into any kind of water.

[@braalo07]

@@marklihsu what if one just needs a truck to also do some truck stuff for a couple of years? Raptor, Pro, Bison more niche stuff. If I want a Raptor I don’t think I will look anywhere else vice versa

[@jjpark1989]

That's a truck that looks like it's worth about $30K

[@benjaminbrown7127]

Yes because you’re living in 2005

[@layne4376]

I trust you haven't seen the new Ford Ranger then.

[@jjpark1989]

@@layne4376 I have seen the new Ford Ranger and that looks like a $35K truck

[@amirtz3342]

Haha there are no trucks for that price my son!

[@cs1992]

Nope. WAY overpriced. WAY. ​@@benjaminbrown7127

[@crunchyblack2224]

Love your reviews, but Toyota has lost their mind with these prices.

[@Mycameron2323]

Go feature for feature on other trucks, can't have everything and less price

[@dominickirkwood]

Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video 👍

[@RaitisRides]

I am glad that you liked this one.

[@Dan-mc7xg]

the only luxury is the price.

[@RaitisRides]

I like what you did there

[@Dan-mc7xg]

@@RaitisRides Thank you and your crew for all you do!

[@rickjames6867]

Versatile truck. I bet it was fun to drive that around the hills of San Diego. I am from the northwest and haven't been down there since I was a kid visiting Grandma. Brought back some memories. ☮️💙

[@ericl7519]

Used to live out near Julian/Crest/Harbison Canyon. I'm guessing you got the truck from El Cajon Toyota. We love you out here in Oregon!

[@beexiong2995]

I live in the PNW and this limited hybrid trim is the BEST truck. Fulltime 4wd. Not 4 auto. By the time 4 auto kicks in your tail is already loose in inclement weather.

[@Irishmanbikes]

The Tacoma Limited is a beautiful truck. I love it in Super Sonic Red.

[@wardellward]

That color is fire

[@terryschwab2345]

Joe, since you have driven the Limited with and without Hybrid, what is your honest opinion of which one you would buy? In other words, is it worth the extra $$$ for the hybrid from a power/performance/acceleration standpoint?

[@monkeymuggs]

Jesus christ. A 2024 Taco is finally the equivalence of 5 Rolex watch purchases. Insane..

[@mickeybrumfield764]

I would like to see the value oriented people at Toyota who designed the new hybrid Camry get involved with designing a new Tacoma.

[@joepierson3859]

right they dropped the price $500

[@marklihsu]

They are cashing in on the Tacoma bros that's it.

[@suzanneflowers2230]

These wheels are fantastic, both design and the chrome to bring added flair to the supersonic red.

[@RaitisRides]

So glad that you like this one Suzanne.

[@basicgunbros4332]

This truck is perfect

[@Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790]

Yes of course & I would try to buy this truck.

[@RaitisRides]

That’s so awesome to hear!

[@deantrainr]

A whole lotta ZONKS Joseph but I’m definitely “pickin up what you’re throwing down”! 😊👍🏻

[@tbld2827]

That elbow trick you did earned you a like on this video Joe lol

[@fidelbanuelos9601]

Does it have power folding side mirrors? No one seems to know.

[@classiccorvettesmusclecars5846]

Chrome wheels? Is this 2010 again??? Is there a CD player as well..

[@Marklevit1998]

Hey Joe This Toyota Tacoma This is Awesome Truck

[@RaitisRides]

I really had a good feeling you would like it!

[@kervensferdinand669]

Joe do you know when the ice force max Limited Tacoma will be in dealership?

[@RaitisRides]

Not until lated June

[@kervensferdinand669]

@@RaitisRidesthank you for telling me Joe

[@abdulgimba733]

Dang! Joe took off like a rocket 🚀😁

[@RaitisRides]

Heck yeah!

[@dennis_451]

Great review as always, Joe! I just wish they had better exterior and interior colors. Calvary blue with the tan interior seen on the 2025 4Runner would be my pick. Who gets light grey interior for a truck??

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you Dennis!

[@jesse1008]

Joe, when I randomly describe cars to people, I find myself talking like you lol

[@RaitisRides]

Great minds think a like Jesse!

[@astro54541]

Had a 2018 Tacoma TRD, sold it ….. I hopped in a Newer Gen Tacoma and it looks larger from outside, but feels smaller inside for some reason 🧐

[@Bowhunters6go8xz6x]

A lot of windshield reflections and or glare throughout the video (don't know if its the angle of the windshield) and a lot of things look stuck onto the dash like the wood and infotainment all have a cheap glued on look. Good for them that they finally went with 4wheel disk brakes and worked on the suspension. Good that the cheap looking front air dam is removable, it would get ripped off in about 5 minutes of off roading on a rocky trail or in a field.

[@RaitisRides]

Yet it was painful blasting me in the eyes

[@Wolfsden_Gaming]

One little tid bit is like to point out, the 2016 wasnt the first year for the compostie bed. It was actually the 2nd gen starting in 2005 that got the carbon composite bed, my 2012 TRD Sport has it, and i love it. Love the new TRD Sport though, but ill stick with my 4.0 V6 lol

[@coltonmarshburn1828]

It’s interesting that no midsize pickup offers heated back seats yet

[@donays8241]

Ibteat one and I didn't like how my right knee touches the steering wheel, and I'm not tall, 5-7

[@jimmydeneus5322]

Did you drive the red traverse chevy

[@RaitisRides]

Yes I did! It is on the channel Jimmy.

[@RaitisRides]

Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4vWdZyBrtKJqtU

[@user-bdpdfom]

Fingers crossed this same interior color is coming to the 4runner, would love the trailhunter interior on a limited

[@kc2743]

You get more for your money in the Canyon for sure...I was about to get the TRD Off Road with the I-Force Max, but went with the Canyon AT4X instead...no brainer since I never buy a truck based on gas mileage

[@GS-zc4sk]

Worlds First iPad that comes with a Truck.

[@jimphillips2004]

adios the fan boys crying about the high price. finally a functional comfortable truck.

[@tomdrummy4984]

I really like the Canyon Denali……..really really 😁. Hey Joe, did you know you said Tacona with an N when you mentioned Hawaii. I think it happens automatically when you think of Hawaii lol !

[@RaitisRides]

😂 OMG! Must have been the California sun melting my brain! 😂

[@TheJHP3]

I like the limited trim but I’ll wait till the night shade package comes in a few years. Delete all that chrome

[@frantic32]

I think for the price Tacoma needs to bring more amenities into the cabin. The Frontier would be my choice right now, tried and true V6, similar features inside except for ventilated seats, more back seat room, and its 10k less.

[@gunsmokezz]

Should have a black out option. Add on performance exhaust , a lift kit, and stock 33’s. I would get this

[@majed6956]

Call it the "Asshole package." Because that's usually how the assholes on the road have their trucks set up.

[@ytj22]

Yes

[@jmpattillo]

IForce Max uses Nickel Metal Hydride batteries, not Lithium ion.

[@ZachMauch]

I also am very annoyed by the lack of an armrest in the back seat.

[@ericl7519]

I'm glad I don't see any "Beauty Cover" under the hood! Better for cooling the plastics .

[@RaitisRides]

This is very true Eric

[@marioa2753]

Nice. Did you get to do 0-60?

[@RaitisRides]

About 6.5 Secs

[@ZachMauch]

FINALLY!!!! Someone calls out Toyota on the lack of memory seats on any trim. Seriously Toyota, what the heck? Bring that and rear vents to the 2025 and you got a sale.

[@lcue4263]

So no info on the mpg?

[@marklihsu]

Same as the f150

[@louzer4609]

I can't believe i'm saying this but I would rather the nissan frontier. Keep this one toyota. Not paying 55k for a four cylinder pickup. These things are stuck at dealerships where i am currently. Thank you for the review raiti. You do great work as always.

[@johnroskowski1286]

That price for a Taco? That’s nuts!

[@RaitisRides]

Prices have gone up!

[@Bondrkmz]

We have a “She’s my Cherry Pie” sighting. 🤘

[@dudeski934]

I want you to get on the freeway doing 70 MPH and punch it to see what kind of pass power it has

[@TradingFeline]

16:35 why does it say 229 miles left when it’s almost full still? Ain’t no way

[@chibbyylol]

Tacoma does have an edge in in power, full time 4wd (albiet Canyon has 4wd auto I believe,), adaptive suspension and the hybrid setup allows for a 2400 onboard inverter in the bed which is great for those camping / overlanding

[@RaitisRides]

It is an interesting comparison for sure!

[@pennybag05]

Yup, that pause after mentioning the price....

[@RaitisRides]

It hurts!

[@ToyotaChrisWI]

Composite bed has been standard since 2004. I think it’s a $3,000 option on a GMC Sierra. 😅

[@RaitisRides]

This is true

[@stevefabian9003]

Love the truck. Dislike the price!

[@ericl7519]

Aren't you getting tired of the hills of San Diego by now?😅

[@RaitisRides]

I was out there for a week! LOL

[@nycshelbygt500]

The #MotorTrend Channel has a nice featurette on the wild cars and trucks in the New #Furiosa #MadMax movie.

[@RaitisRides]

That is so cool!

[@abczxy1864]

That better be real leather! No Vinyl “soft Tex” crap for me please.

[@DarthVader-1701]

Apparently the Frontier with it's 3.8L V6 is the only good midsized new truck left.

[@SAGEM1A4Me]

What do they want for this version? 65k? 70?

[@RaitisRides]

That is a great question.

[@ironchung30]

Love Tacomas but think the ZR2 is a way better bang for buck.

[@Roosternurse]

I’m a Tacoma owner, 3rd gen,,,will not be even contemplating getting a gen 4. If I buy another it will be a Canyon AT4X or a Colorado ZR2. Toyota is pricing themselves outta the game with what you get. Plus, terrible wheels.

[@JarmelSingsKaraoke]

👏👏

[@carlos.z6207]

I’m sorry I’m a huge Toyota fan boi but I can’t stand the pricing on these newer models. I personally don’t think they are selling too well I still haven’t seen one out on the road.

[@user-ox8ix6lf4r]

I don't get Toyota it would be cheaper for them to go with the v6 instead of using a hybrid 4 system to achieve v6 like power.

[@Lunixed]

I gotta go with the classic V6 Pro 4X Frontier. Not hating on the power train here just not for me.

[@kyrosmike]

Chrome is worst part, or maybe offer black chrome, looks terrible on config website with oxide paint color

[@RaitisRides]

Understandable for sure.

[@abrahamnutrition]

Nice truck! I don't care for the chrome accents.

[@ericochoa4271]

Dont beat the truck Joe im almost certian the outside of the bed is still dentable steel.

[@RaitisRides]

That is incorrect.

[@EdmondM3]

Thanks Joe for great videos, from your prospective, is buying $92,000 raptor 2023 in 2024 is a good deal ? Thanks

[@RaitisRides]

If it a standard Raptor no way

[@clownworld1472]

55k is outrageous a lot of money for this small truck.. It should be around the 30s. I don't care how many bottles of Kambusha you can put inside in it

[@carter5377]

I bought my fully loaded tacoma off-road in 2020 for $35K. Toyota has lost their damn minds with their prices. Just going to keep mine until it dies around 300K miles and buy used from now on.

[@UnrulyLK]

frontier owns this

[@manuelcamomot5152]

Good quality.

[@RaitisRides]

This is very true Manuel

[@javy.airlines]

My Mom Has A Dark Red 2021 Toyota Tacoma👍👏🔴🛻💨!!!

[@Garlander]

I know it's an easy fix but I can't get over the fact that Toyota looked at that exhaust placement on the final revision and was like "yup, looks good." Like it looks like a crap aftermarket exhaust fit-up.

[@RaitisRides]

It kind of looks the same as last year.

[@paugie40]

Lego interior

[@ericrojas1476]

They really should've given these midsize trucks at least 36 inches of rear legroom

[@GBcommander]

Yeah, I don't get it. The Maverick has more rear legroom than the Taco. Makes zero sense.

[@ezmoney1896]

Reason being is the front hood( motor is too big ). They need to shave a few inches from there and add it to the rear seat area. Ridgeline mount their motor sideways thus creating more legroom in the rear. The maverick also has a narrower motor compare to the taco.

[@RaitisRides]

That is true!

[@nycshelbygt500]

The #TACO

[@RaitisRides]

Do you like Tacos?

[@nycshelbygt500]

A recent #DCComics movie #BlueBeetle featured comedian #GeorgeLopez as inventor Uncle Rudy, who owned a customized #ToyotaTacoma, that he nicknamed #ElTaco.#Toyota even displayed a custom #Tacoma for #BlueBeetle at #SEMA.

[@alisaleh2509]

Front looks like RAM 1500

[@TacoRob72]

Stupid crazy price on these tacomas i would never in a million years pay this for a mid sized truck.

[@lcue4263]

This guy is a lil pervy, but continue.

[@dalehinkley6168]

What do you do when the turbo blows your motor at 36,000 miles??

[@clownworld1472]

Return the truck..that's why V6 is better

[@marklihsu]

Apparently Toyota just gives you a new one. Read about a tundra owner that went thru 3 engines in 60k miles. Toyota reliability...

[@InvestBetter.]

Toyota is gonna have no problem selling virtually all the Tacos they can build I'm sure Toyota knows the rear seat is on the small size of the segment. They probably know their customers enough to find the Taco is mostly sold to single men, who may carry their girl around, not families, who need a large back seat, or moving child seats around. For those truck buyers, they will refer you to the Tundra

[@GeorgeGeo]

that rear seat fail and price is the downfall of this thing

[@robheb1355]

Didn’t look like there was an air conditioner vent for back seat can’t believe that and no auto seat feature,plastic used everywhere. Don’t know but this is a Limited can’t compare with for Ranger Limited sorry

[@JuanLopez-kw9of]

I don't care what manufacturers are saying about turbo 4s in trucks. Turbos generate a ton of heat and stress. If you're gonna really use it and work it i would be woried about its reliability Now if you're just taking it to Costco or Whole Foods it'll be fine. I'll take the Frontier V6 NA all day long. Oh yeah, and it's cheaper too!

[@wadesnider5218]

These prices are criminally insane. Should be illegal to put prices like this on a base trim basically

[@RaitisRides]

You better believe it!

[@Tiffer_77]

Frontier pro x v6 all day.

[@davonne225]

the air dam really looks out of place. No need for it at all. No arm rest in the backseat is a zonk.

[@DrPhilGood-km8sd]

Coincidentally the one state with the most Asians believe it or not is Hawaii🤔

[@pauldack5129]

55k. WTF are these car companies smoking?