My 2024 Tacoma Review & Comparison (by former 3rd gen owner)

dvolman93 said:

I got my 2024 Tacoma allocated to my dealer on 12/22. From that date all I did was watch videos and reviews about it hyping myself until the day it arrived. Finally almost two month later I picked it up on 2/15.

First thing I’ll say is that the videos on YouTube are just a small snippet of what this truck has and can do. I had a 2021 Tacoma and traded up to the 2024. The biggest thing I was looking forward to was the drive. Going from leaf springs and drum brakes in the back to the coil springs and disk brakes was the biggest thing I was looking forward to checking out. After my first drive I quickly realized that the 2024 Tacoma was a much better drive. When stopping, it no longer feels like it’s the front brakes doing all the work. They’re doing a lot of road work in my area and it was the perfect opportunity to test out the new suspension and it was smooth! The difference in ride is absolutely amazing.

Moving on to all the technology. I’ve never had to open up a manual book before but seeing all kinds of new lights on the dashboard had me wondering what it all was. With the adding of Toyota Sense 3.0 I was seeing all kinds of new thing. The bigger 14” screen is amazing. Finally having wireless Apple CarPlay is a big deal for me.

The inside is awesome. I personally feel like the inside is bigger than the previous generation. I know that goes against a lot of what others are saying but it’s my own opinion. In the end, I love this truck!

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Thomasr1950 said:

I have a 19 TRD OFF ROAD 4X4 auto. I paid around 42, is the 24 TRD OFF ROAD w/premium pkg worth 10k more?

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Thomasr1950 said:

I'm waiting for one like yours to arrive at my Dealership.

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Tacoma Albert said:

I feel that the rear disc brakes in the rust belt ( Ontario) is not good for the reason that salt and road grime gets caught and the disc brakes seize up in a few years. Drums are basically maintenance free.

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Tacoma Albert said:

I feel that the rear disc brakes in the rust belt ( Ontario) is not good for the reason that salt and road grime gets caught and the disc brakes seize up in a few years. Drums are basically maintenance free.

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Tacoma Albert said:

I feel that the rear disc brakes in the rust belt ( Ontario) is not good for the reason that salt and road grime gets caught and the disc brakes seize up in a few years. Drums are basically maintenance free.

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Planoman said:

Oh and I forgot to mention no CAT shield needed. Not sure about your area, but it has been getting to be a problem where I live for the Tacoma. Also the tailgate is now locked when the truck is locked!

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Tacoma Albert said:

I feel that the rear disc brakes in the rust belt ( Ontario) is not good for the reason that salt and road grime gets caught and the disc brakes seize up in a few years. Drums are basically maintenance free.

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dvolman93 said:

I got my 2024 Tacoma allocated to my dealer on 12/22. From that date all I did was watch videos and reviews about it hyping myself until the day it arrived. Finally almost two month later I picked it up on 2/15.

First thing I’ll say is that the videos on YouTube are just a small snippet of what this truck has and can do. I had a 2021 Tacoma and traded up to the 2024. The biggest thing I was looking forward to was the drive. Going from leaf springs and drum brakes in the back to the coil springs and disk brakes was the biggest thing I was looking forward to checking out. After my first drive I quickly realized that the 2024 Tacoma was a much better drive. When stopping, it no longer feels like it’s the front brakes doing all the work. They’re doing a lot of road work in my area and it was the perfect opportunity to test out the new suspension and it was smooth! The difference in ride is absolutely amazing.

Moving on to all the technology. I’ve never had to open up a manual book before but seeing all kinds of new lights on the dashboard had me wondering what it all was. With the adding of Toyota Sense 3.0 I was seeing all kinds of new thing. The bigger 14” screen is amazing. Finally having wireless Apple CarPlay is a big deal for me.

The inside is awesome. I personally feel like the inside is bigger than the previous generation. I know that goes against a lot of what others are saying but it’s my own opinion. In the end, I love this truck!

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