More images of the 2024 Tacoma and confirmation of a hybrid powertrain
The Toyota Tacoma is getting old. On the market for almost 8 years without major change, the Tacoma of 4e generation is long overdue by product enthusiasts. General Motors, Ford and Nissan have all renewed their compact vans. Very few details have been revealed for the moment, but it is now possible to confirm that the next Toyota Tacoma will receive a hybrid engine.
i-FORCE MAX
The information was confirmed to us through a very simple announcement. Sure enough, the automaker mentions in a post that the Tacoma will have “electrifying performance,” while posting a photo of the Tacoma 4’s tailgate.e generation.
On the tailgate, we can see the “i-FORCE MAX” badge. This badge designates the hybrid powertrain offered in the Toyota Tundra, the automaker’s full-size pickup truck. Clearly targeted in the photo, the crest suggests that the Tacoma will be equipped with a hybrid engine.
The powertrain of the Hybrid Tundra develops 437 horsepower and produces 538 lb-ft of torque. This powertrain is made up of a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 engine and an electric motor. Will this engine sit under the hood of the Tacoma? Although we don’t have an answer to this question at this time, it would be surprising if Toyota injected the exact same powertrain into the Tacoma due to its much smaller size than the Tundra.
Rumors and more photos
Rumors from several sources mention that the 2024 Tacoma could offer two options in terms of engine. The first would come directly from the Toyota Highlander: a 2.4-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that develops 265 horsepower. The second, to support the i-FORCE MAX crest, would be the hybrid engine consisting of the 2.4-liter and the electric motor found under the hood of the Lexus RX 500h. This engine develops a power of 367 horsepower, which would make it the most powerful option, according to the gossip. It is important to note that no press release from Toyota supports this data.
A series of images also began circulating. You can see the corners of the Tacoma in the dark, without actually seeing the vehicle. It is however possible to confirm, thanks to the sharp angles of the photos, that the Tacoma seems oddly close to the first leaked images of last January.
It is therefore far too early to comment on the accuracy of the engines, but Toyota will definitely rely on a hybrid system to remain competitive in a booming segment.
