On Thursday, the 2024 Toyota Tacoma was teased through an Instagram put up by the automaker.
2024 Toyota Tacoma teased on Instagram
The article by itself does not truly confirm it really is the redesigned 2024 Tacoma, but the darkened impression exhibits a pickup truck accompanied by the copy, “Dropped in the stars…. #LetsGoPlaces.” The define of the pickup truck isn’t going to match the most up-to-date Tundra. It appears to be much more like the leaked patent drawings of the 2024 Tacoma suitable down to the spoiler mounted to the rear of the taxi.
The 2024 Tacoma is expected to debut later this yr and strike sellers prior to the year’s more than.
The 2024 model will mark the 1st real redesign in ages, as some recent components underneath the truck’s steel skin are very well about a decade aged.
Sharing bits with the new Tundra complete-dimension pickup, the 2024 Tacoma will trip on a modified, shorter variation, of the TNGA-F body-on-frame system that underpins the Tundra and LC300 Land Cruiser that is not currently bought in the U.S. This new system provides forth a new rear coil suspension setup alongside with a lot less twist in the body when off-roading many thanks to more torsional rigidity.
Two powertrain possibilities are expected. Equally will aspect a gasoline engine, but 1 will be electrified. Foundation trucks are anticipated to have a 2.4-liter turbo-4 underneath the hood from the Toyota Highlander crossover’s sections bin, nevertheless in the Tacoma it’s going to be mounted longitudinally. In the Highlander this engine is rated at 265 hp and 309 lb-ft of torque and hooks to an 8-pace automated transmission. An electrified variation of this motor that provides a single electrical motor is predicted to be the prime motor providing. A identical powertrain identified in the Lexus RX 500h is rated at 366 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque.
Inevitably, at some point in the future, an electrical edition of the new Tacoma will be offered.
The new Tacoma’s style and design will be a very clear evolution of the present-day truck. Attributes these types of as the headlights, grille surround, fender flares, bumper cutouts for departure and technique angles, and taillights will all be much more pronounced as they are with the larger sized complete-dimension Tundra. Fans expecting a layout revolution will be underwhelmed, but all those who appreciate the existing truck’s design ought to be delighted.
A new 4Runner SUV will adhere to the Tacoma and share its underpinnings.