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TacoTuesday

Discussion Starter · 15 d ago

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The 2024 Tacoma comes with more powertrain nuance than I had expected.

At the basic level, there are two engine options, and two transmissions, but there's a lot of nuance based on how you spec your truck.

As we expected, the top-spec engine is the i-FORCE MAX hybrid. It's a 2.4-liter engine paired to a 48 horsepower electric motor. The motor is integrated into an eight-speed automatic transmission and backed by a 1.87 kWh NiMH battery. Combined power is 326 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque. That's a lot of torque!

Non-hybird Tacomas are powered by a 2.4-liter turbo four-cylinder that can be paired with either an eight-speed auto, or (as Toyota showed in its teaser) a 6-speed manual. The thing that's surprising to me, is how much power outputs change depending on trim and transmission.

Toyota is saying that "SR grades" will make 228 hp and 243 lb-ft. I'm a bit confused as to whether "SR grades" means SR and SR5, or just SR.

All other trim levels make significantly more power from the same engine: 278 hp and 317 lb-ft if you choose the 8-speed automatic, or choose the manual and take a small hit in power: 270 hp and 310 lb-ft.

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TacoGuy

· #2 · 15 d ago

That's quite the range in power form the same engine. The 278 hp and 317 lb-ft configuration is a great happy medium for a truck this size. But even if you get the SR engine I'm sure you could easily boost the power with some aftermarket parts.

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tacosupreme

· #3 · 15 d ago

With no manual offered on the more powerful version I guess tuning with the non-hybrid Tacoma will be a big deal.

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TacoFreak

· #4 · 14 d ago

I never expected the top hybrid drivetrain to include a manual, which doesn't really make sense. Toyota took basically one engine and spun off a whole range of power, right up to the top of the line hybrid. Brilliant.

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BigThor120

· #5 · 14 d ago

TacoFreak said:
I never expected the top hybrid drivetrain to include a manual, which doesn't really make sense. Toyota took basically one engine and spun off a whole range of power, right up to the top of the line hybrid. Brilliant.

I wouldn’t call it brilliant by any means. Some of us prefer having the new Tacoma with a naturally aspirated engine, rather than a turbo, as the NA engine will be MUCH more durable, and reliable. A small 4 cylinder engine will have to work much harder, and therefore the longevity will not be there. Very disappointed with Toyota.

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TacoFreak

· #6 · 14 d ago

Toyota has a long history designing and building some of the most reliable engines ever made. They also have a very long history with turbo engines. They are actually behind the curve in moving to mostly turbo fours.

I guess we will know who is right down the road, but my money is on Toyota's legendary quality and longevity. I am not disappointed at all because these drivetrains are exactly what I was expecting.

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St00k

· #7 · 14 d ago

BigThor120 said:
I wouldn’t call it brilliant by any means. Some of us prefer having the new Tacoma with a naturally aspirated engine, rather than a turbo, as the NA engine will be MUCH more durable, and reliable. A small 4 cylinder engine will have to work much harder, and therefore the longevity will not be there. Very disappointed with Toyota.

I trust Toyota can build an extremely reliable turbo 4

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TacoFreak

· #8 · 14 d ago

I know someone who has cranked the power of their 2JZ-GTE to over 600 hp at the rear wheels, with no internal engine modes. You can go even higher without ever cracking that engine open.

I have total faith in Toyota engines, whether turbo or NA.

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BigThor120

· #9 · 13 d ago

St00k said:
I trust Toyota can build an extremely reliable turbo 4

It doesn’t matter if it’s Toyota or not, a turbo is a turbo. It’s simple mechanics — any turbo engine will be less reliable. It puts way more stress on the engine, much higher heat, much higher pressures, more moving parts, etc… Look at the wastegate problems with the turbos on the new Tundra. If you think that Toyota is infallible, then you are a bit delusional. With that said, Toyota may be able to make a better/more reliable turbo than the competition, but it still will not be nearly as reliable as their proven NA engines.

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BigThor120

· #10 · 13 d ago

TacoFreak said:
I know someone who has cranked the power of their 2JZ-GTE to over 600 hp at the rear wheels, with no internal engine modes. You can go even higher without ever cracking that engine open.

I have total faith in Toyota engines, whether turbo or NA.

I have seen that before as well. You just have to greatly increase the boost (psi) on the turbo. That’s one of the main things that puts more stress on the engine. Not sure how getting 600 hp out of a motor has anything to proving that turbos are reliable. Turbos are amazing for getting high performance from an engine via forced induction, but at the cost of reliability and durability.

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3QTRIG

· #11 · 13 d ago

BigThor120 said:
I wouldn’t call it brilliant by any means. Some of us prefer having the new Tacoma with a naturally aspirated engine, rather than a turbo, as the NA engine will be MUCH more durable, and reliable. A small 4 cylinder engine will have to work much harder, and therefore the longevity will not be there. Very disappointed with Toyota.

That used to be true early on with engines like the 2JZGTE but Toyota and the industry as a whole has come a long way over the years. Have you owned any factory turbocharged vehicles?

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TacoGuy

· #12 · 11 d ago

BigThor120 said:
I wouldn’t call it brilliant by any means. Some of us prefer having the new Tacoma with a naturally aspirated engine, rather than a turbo, as the NA engine will be MUCH more durable, and reliable. A small 4 cylinder engine will have to work much harder, and therefore the longevity will not be there. Very disappointed with Toyota.

If this was another car company I'd get the concern, but Toyota four-cylinders are as good as they come. I think they'll take the steps needed to make this a durable truck engine.

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