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Toyota Tacoma
NEXT STAGE: Redesign in 2023
As with the Toyota Tundra and Sequoia, the biggest change in the Tacoma redesign is a downsizing of the midsize pickup truck's powertrain and improvements to the suspension.
The fourth-generation Tacoma, now on the brand's F1 platform, features a standard turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, producing up to 278 hp and 317 pound-feet of torque. An optional hybridized version delivers a combined 326 hp and 465 pound-feet of torque.
There are eight trim levels across the lineup, starting with the base SR, SR5 and Limited trims. There are four TRD trims — PreRunner, Sport, Off-Road and Pro — each configured with a different primary use case in mind, while a new Trailhunter trim offers an off-roading rig that's factory-equipped with traditional aftermarket accessories.
Most versions of the Tacoma will come standard with an eight-speed automatic transmission, while a six-speed manual transmission will be available on the base SR trim.
The Tacoma will also have an available multilink rear suspension on some trim levels, replacing the current version's leaf springs, though those springs will remain standard equipment on the SR, SR5 XtraCab and TRD PreRunner trims. Four-wheel disc brakes are now standard equipment, as is an electronic parking brake and electric power steering, Toyota says.
The Tacoma receives Toyota's voice-activated Audio Multimedia System, which debuted on the Tundra. It will reside on either the standard 8-inch or available 14-inch center-mounted touchscreen.
All Tacomas will come standard with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, the latest version of the automaker's suite of driver-assistance and safety technology, including dynamic cruise control, lane-departure and lane-tracing assistance, and proactive driving assist.
The nonhybrid versions of the redesigned Tacoma go on sale late in 2023, Toyota said. Hybrid versions are expected to begin shipping to dealerships early in 2024.