Blue Crush Taco
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- 2024 Tacoma Sport
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I picked up my 2024 Blue Crush Metallic TRD Sport Plus from Maple Toyota in Toronto, Canada today. I have driven approximately 100 km (60 miles) I do not know how Toyota did it for a completely new interior, it really seems familiar to my old 3rd gen (a 2020 Tacoma Off-Road). Delivery went fine except for one small snag where the paint protection film has some air bubbles in it. ( dealer to repair/ replace obviously).
I am happy to report that the turbo 4 banger seems amazing and not gutless! It certainly is not tesla plaid fast but it has decent, responsive and reasonable amount of power with no turbo lag. I was impressed as well the 8 speed trans. It seems to be present and knows what to do with the engine power.
Do not get it twisted, this is no racecar but it certainly is an huge improvement over the previous generation in almost every area. The road manners and ride quality are amazing! It still feels like a Tacoma. On the highway it has no issue getting up to cruising speed! The engine seems a bit more noisy(read that louder)than the v6 but you are treated to some sweet noise from the turbo. It will take some time to learn all the features and tech.
Let me know if you have any specific questions and I'll do my best to help. In a nutshell, I'm in love with my new truck and I am not disappointed in the least with this truck. Although longevity and reliability remain to be seen, I'm very happy so far!
Updated with walkthrough video:
Updated with Q&A about engine:
I am happy to report that the turbo 4 banger seems amazing and not gutless! It certainly is not tesla plaid fast but it has decent, responsive and reasonable amount of power with no turbo lag. I was impressed as well the 8 speed trans. It seems to be present and knows what to do with the engine power.
Do not get it twisted, this is no racecar but it certainly is an huge improvement over the previous generation in almost every area. The road manners and ride quality are amazing! It still feels like a Tacoma. On the highway it has no issue getting up to cruising speed! The engine seems a bit more noisy(read that louder)than the v6 but you are treated to some sweet noise from the turbo. It will take some time to learn all the features and tech.
Let me know if you have any specific questions and I'll do my best to help. In a nutshell, I'm in love with my new truck and I am not disappointed in the least with this truck. Although longevity and reliability remain to be seen, I'm very happy so far!
Updated with walkthrough video:
Updated with Q&A about engine:
Power seems available and more linear than the outgoing v6. Boost comes on well around 1700 rpm. To me the 2 drive trains are night and day. I do not at anytime in my 60 mile trip say or feel I was missing anything by not having the v6. My v6 never seemed to sure of what gear it was supposed to be in and always had a slight delay after pushing the gas. Not so with the 4 banger and sushi slicer!
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