2024 Toyota Tacoma vs The Competition Detailed Pricing & Comparison
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Date: 2023-11-29
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sntstafford
We ve been looking, researching and driving mid-sized trucks (and low-end full-sized) for two years. We wanted 5k towing, reliability, room for carseats for grandchildren, would spend most of its time on dirt road up to two-tracks and something around 40k. Finally made our choice. and we purchased. a 4Runner SR5. Not fast, not modern, noisy engine, a bit clumsy on-road, not great fuel economy, well-rated longevity, best backseat in the mid-sized arena, 5k towing, no turbos or DI, bullet-proof trans. Spent two months talking the dealer down to just below sticker (in our area, no one wants a base SR5; everyone seems to drive Limiteds or TRD Off-Road. I miss not having a bed, but I still have my 2WD, 2. 3 AT, regular cab 06 Ranger when needed.
As for these trucks, liked Colorado LT with the low output engine (L2R) but didn t want the Camaro tranny (8L45e) with the commensurate 3. 5k towing; the basic Trail Boss was too expensive. Frontier was cramped for us. No new Ranger to test but the old one was nice; we tried to order one in May yet could not get the configuration we wanted because of product changeover. No to any Stelantis product. Ridgeline has no real dirt road durability. Could not stand the older Taco seating position (son has a 16 crew and I beg off riding in it, yet this new one should be better in this regard, according to Alex s intro drive review.
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We ve been looking, researching and driving mid-sized trucks (and low-end full-sized) for two years. We wanted 5k towing, reliability, room for carseats for grandchildren, would spend most of its time on dirt road up to two-tracks and something around 40k. Finally made our choice. and we purchased. a 4Runner SR5. Not fast, not modern, noisy engine, a bit clumsy on-road, not great fuel economy, well-rated longevity, best backseat in the mid-sized arena, 5k towing, no turbos or DI, bullet-proof trans. Spent two months talking the dealer down to just below sticker (in our area, no one wants a base SR5; everyone seems to drive Limiteds or TRD Off-Road. I miss not having a bed, but I still have my 2WD, 2. 3 AT, regular cab 06 Ranger when needed.
As for these trucks, liked Colorado LT with the low output engine (L2R) but didn t want the Camaro tranny (8L45e) with the commensurate 3. 5k towing; the basic Trail Boss was too expensive. Frontier was cramped for us. No new Ranger to test but the old one was nice; we tried to order one in May yet could not get the configuration we wanted because of product changeover. No to any Stelantis product. Ridgeline has no real dirt road durability. Could not stand the older Taco seating position (son has a 16 crew and I beg off riding in it, yet this new one should be better in this regard, according to Alex s intro drive review.
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naveenthemachine
Imo the frontier is my favorite. The v6 is bulletproof and the 9 speed should be fine as it s not their jatco CVT. And according to Scotty Kilmer jatco seems to make reliable RWD transmissions and this shouldn t be any different. And the frontier might be cheaper too while the Tacoma will have plenty of markups
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Imo the frontier is my favorite. The v6 is bulletproof and the 9 speed should be fine as it s not their jatco CVT. And according to Scotty Kilmer jatco seems to make reliable RWD transmissions and this shouldn t be any different. And the frontier might be cheaper too while the Tacoma will have plenty of markups
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kieransteele7223
Which one has the best rear seat room? (Other than the ridge line) really interested in a TRD Off Road with the hybrid when it comes out. (Wish it didn t take up under seat space in the cab but you gotta compromise somewhere I suppose)
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Which one has the best rear seat room? (Other than the ridge line) really interested in a TRD Off Road with the hybrid when it comes out. (Wish it didn t take up under seat space in the cab but you gotta compromise somewhere I suppose)
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MistSoalar
I never owned a truck and not planning to get one, but I heard pickup buyers are extremely brand loyal. I wonder how many buyers move their needles on such a detailed comparison.
GJ and kudos to Alex tho.
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I never owned a truck and not planning to get one, but I heard pickup buyers are extremely brand loyal. I wonder how many buyers move their needles on such a detailed comparison.
GJ and kudos to Alex tho.
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scottstarck293
One spec I would add on the comparison table is bed width between the wheelwells. Being able to place 48-49 wide sheet goods flat is something only the new Ranger and Ridgeline can do.
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One spec I would add on the comparison table is bed width between the wheelwells. Being able to place 48-49 wide sheet goods flat is something only the new Ranger and Ridgeline can do.
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rotorwind177
Why is there 4 engines listed for the Tacoma?
Thought it was just the 4cylinder turbo (Iforce) or Iforce max which is same engine with hybrid. So only 2 engines available
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Why is there 4 engines listed for the Tacoma?
Thought it was just the 4cylinder turbo (Iforce) or Iforce max which is same engine with hybrid. So only 2 engines available
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joec1774
Chart is weird, why include only base and most powerful across the set. Split up the specs and make two charts - one for engines and one for the rest of the specs; easy solve.
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Chart is weird, why include only base and most powerful across the set. Split up the specs and make two charts - one for engines and one for the rest of the specs; easy solve.
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dtay8913
I personally really like the GM twins but I'm just glad Jeep, Ford, and GM are at least trying to compete in the segment where the Tacoma and frontier have gone uncontested.
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I personally really like the GM twins but I'm just glad Jeep, Ford, and GM are at least trying to compete in the segment where the Tacoma and frontier have gone uncontested.
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jaytate491
Past experience does not determine future (reliability) results. Also Toyota doesn't have a stellar track record on all new models lately (Look at the Rav4 PHEV debacle.
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Past experience does not determine future (reliability) results. Also Toyota doesn't have a stellar track record on all new models lately (Look at the Rav4 PHEV debacle.
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