2024 Toyota Tacoma: Which Trim Is Right for You?

The redesigned 2024 Toyota Tacoma is hitting dealerships right now, and it might just be the most diverse pickup truck in the mid-size class. With eight trim levels, two powertrains with multiple outputs, two available transmissions, and on-road and off-road versions, Toyota is selling a tasty Taco for just about everyone, it seems. But it can also be more than a little overwhelming to figure out how Toyota’s organized the Tacoma offerings. We’ve had a look through the options sheets and trim specs to help you figure out just what version of the new Tacoma might best fit your needs.

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First, some basic information that applies to the whole lineup: The 2024 Tacoma sits on a new platform that also is shared with the larger Tundra pickup. There are two cab styles (two-door Xtra Cab and four-door Double Cab) and two bed lengths (5 feet and 6 feet) available. The Tacoma also now features two powertrain options, both revolving around a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine mated to a standard eight-speed automatic transmission. The base i-Force engine differs in output; it makes 228 horsepower and 243 pounds-feet of torque, and the upgraded version bumps output to 278 hp and 317 pounds-feet; if you pair it with the six-speed manual transmission, it makes 270 hp and 310 pounds-feet of torque. The top engine is a gas-electric hybrid combination called the i-Force Max, which adds a 48-hp electric motor and a 1.87-kilowatt-hour battery for a total of 326 hp and 465 pounds-feet of torque.

So what trim levels are available? Let’s walk through the new Taco totality (all prices include $1,495 delivery fee).

SR

Starting price: $32,995

The Tacoma parade starts with the SR, available with either the XtraCab or Double Cab. The base variant features a leaf-spring rear suspension and the lowest-output 228-hp four-cylinder engine, unless you spec the manual-transmission option, which brings you the 270-hp version. The wheels are 17-inchers, steelies on the two-door XtraCab and alloys on the four-door Double Cab.

The SR is often considered a fleet-focused model, so it has only basic trim options like a fixed back window, Smart Key on the driver’s side only and six-way manually adjustable front seats done only in black fabric. The Double Cab comes with a 5-foot bed, while the XtraCab comes with the longer 6-foot bed. Options include part-time four-wheel drive, a deck rail with tie-down cleats, mud guards and an SR Upgrade Package that adds a blind spot monitor and parking assist with automatic braking for towing.

SR5

Starting price: $37,695

Stepping up from the SR contractor special is the first large-volume trim, the SR5. It comes with either the Double Cab or XtraCab, and it has the more powerful 278-hp turbo four-cylinder that’s mated to the eight-speed automatic (no six-speed manual is available on the SR5). It comes with a multilink coil-spring rear suspension with the Double Cab (XtraCabs still get the leaf-spring setup), as well as 17-inch alloy wheels, painted mirrors, handles and bumpers, Smart Key keyless entry with push-button start, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, alarm with power locking tailgate, and blind spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert.

Packages available include the SR5 Upgrade Package that brings wireless charging, automatic climate control, a leather-trimmed steering wheel and integrated trailer brake controller. A Cold Weather Package adds heated front seats and a leather-trimmed wheel. Mud guards and an upgraded 8-inch touchscreen with four-speaker (XtraCab) or six-speaker (Double Cab) audio system are optional. Interiors are fabric-only, available in black, light gray or tan.

TRD PreRunner

Starting price: $39,595

The TRD PreRunner is a new trim level for the 2024 model year, and it’s only available one way: an XtraCab with rear-wheel drive, the 278-hp engine and automatic transmission. It’s an off-road variant meant for desert-running, so it has a front lift kit, the leaf-spring rear suspension and 17-inch TRD alloy wheels with all-terrain tires. It also gets a special look that includes a TRD mesh grille, hood scoop, extended fenders, underbody skid plates and LED foglamps.

Inside, there’s a unique TRD fabric interior (available in black, light gray or tan) with a leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob, as well as automatic climate control. Options include a 12.3-inch gauge display screen, mud guards, and a TRD Upgrade Package with an integrated trailer brake controller.

TRD Sport

Starting price: $40,895

The TRD Sport is likely to be the high-volume trim for the Tacoma lineup. Unlike the TRD Off-Road and TRD Pro, which are off-road dirt runners, the TRD Sport is meant as an on-road-oriented truck. The TRD Sport is only available as a Double Cab, but you can get either the 5-foot or 6-foot bed lengths, and either two- or four-wheel drive. The standard engine is the 270-hp i-Force four-cylinder, which can be had with the six-speed manual transmission, but the 326-hp i-Force Max hybrid is now an option — but only with the eight-speed automatic.

The equipment list for the TRD Sport includes everything on the SR5 and adds 18-inch alloy wheels; TRD sport-tuned, twin-tube shock absorbers; painted door handles and fenders with black badging; a TRD mesh grille and hood scoop; and LED foglamps. It also features a unique TRD interior in black, tan or gray fabric, plus aluminum pedals and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob.

Notable options include the TRD Sport Upgrade Package that brings eight-way power front seats, a heated steering wheel, JBL premium audio, a prewired aux switch panel (4WD models only), supplemental 400-watt AC power inverter, trailer brake controller and power rear window. Opt for the TRD Sport Premium Package and add to the TRD Sport Upgrade Package heated and ventilated front power seats, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, 14-inch touchscreen, 360-degree camera system, power moonroof, bed-mounted air compressor, digital rearview mirror, and a towing technology package with powered tailgate.

TRD Off-Road

Starting price: $43,295

If you’re looking for a more dirt-capable variant, the TRD Off-Road is the one to get (at least until the TRD Pro and Trailhunter trims arrive later in 2024). Like the TRD Sport, the TRD Off-Road is only available as a Double Cab with a choice of bed lengths, and the base i-Force engine is again standard with the i-Force Max hybrid an option. The six-speed manual transmission is also available, and 4WD is standard.

This trim also builds off the SR5’s equipment list, adding Bilstein monotube off-road shock absorbers with remote reservoirs, an electronic locking rear differential, composite skid plates, Multi-Terrain Select driving modes, Crawl Control low-speed off-road cruise control, 17-inch TRD Off-Road alloy wheels and a standard 8-inch touchscreen (a 14-inch display is optional).

Like the TRD Sport, there are two available packages: Upgrade and Premium. The TRD Off-Road Upgrade Package brings an electronic stabilizer bar disconnect, eight-way power seats, leather-trimmed steering wheel, JBL premium audio, a prewired Aux switch panel, 400-watt AC power inverter, bed-mounted air compressor, integrated trailer brake controller and power rear window. The TRD Off-Road Premium Package adds heated and ventilated front seats, a 12.3-inch digital gauge display, a 14-inch touchscreen, Multi-Terrain Monitor cameras, power moonroof, and a towing technology bundle with powered tailgate.

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Limited

Starting price: $53,595

Load up the Taco and what you get is the Limited, which comes with all the bells and whistles but is primarily meant to be a luxurious range topper. The Double Cab body, i-Force engine and part-time 4WD are standard, and the i-Force Max hybrid and full-time automatic 4WD are optional.

The Limited features premium LED headlamps, 18-inch chrome-clad wheels, chrome body accents, a head-up display, imitation leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, power-retractable running boards, power moonroof and rear window, a 360-degree camera system, powered tailgate, 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and 14-inch touchscreen display.

The Limited pretty much comes fully loaded, so there’s only one big option: the Adaptive Variable Suspension, which includes electronically controlled shock absorbers (it comes standard with the hybrid powertrain).

Trailhunter

Starting price: TBD, coming mid-2024

Because you can’t have enough off-road pickups in the lineup, Toyota has two more coming in mid-2024, one of which is totally new: the absolutely crazy Trailhunter. Meant as the ultimate overlander rig and available with the Double Cab only, the Trailhunter builds on the equipment found on the TRD Off-Road, including its option packages. The i-Force Max engine is standard, as is the eight-speed automatic transmission.

The list of standard off-road equipment is massive. The Trailhunter includes 2.5-inch Old Man Emu forged monotube, position-sensitive shock absorbers with piggyback-style remote reservoirs; larger brakes; electronic front stabilizer bar disconnect; and stamped steel skid plates (engine, transfer case, fuel tank and rear differential). It also comes with 18-inch bronze-alloy wheels; improved approach, breakover and departure angles; 1-inch front and 0.5-inch rear lift; forged aluminum upper control arms; high-mounted air intake; rock rails; ARB steel rear bumper with recovery hooks; and color-selectable Rigid LED foglamps. Inside, the Trailhunter has a unique interior with imitation leather.

TRD Pro

Starting price: TBD, coming mid-2024

Last but not least, the TRD Pro returns to the lineup with its slightly-less-insane-than-the-Trailhunter off-road equipment; it’s meant to go up against off-road mid-size trucks like the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison and Jeep Gladiator. The TRD Pro also builds on the TRD Off-Road grade, adding a standard Double Cab configuration, the i-Force Max hybrid powertrain and a host of off-road equipment.

Standard equipment includes 2.5-inch Fox Quick Switch 3 internal-bypass shock absorbers with piggyback-style remote reservoirs, rear Fox bump stops, 18-inch black TRD Pro wheels, a 1-inch front and 0.5-inch rear suspension lift, ARB steel rear bumper with recovery hooks, front stabilizer bar disconnect and electronic locking rear differential.

Cosmetically, the TRD Pro gets red upper control arms, a hood scoop, two-tone painted roof, the Toyota script heritage grille with an integrated LED light bar, white Rigid LED foglamps and “TRD Pro” stamped into the tailgate. Inside, it has unique shock-absorbing seats covered in imitation leather, a 10-speaker JBL premium audio system, heated and ventilated front seats with “tactical pattern” inserts, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and a 14-inch touchscreen media display. No options are listed for the TRD Pro, indicating it, like the Limited, pretty much comes loaded.

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The 2024 Tacoma is in showrooms now, but the i-Force Max hybrid powertrain, as well as the Trailhunter and TRD Pro trims, are all expected to arrive later in 2024. Pricing will be available for those two variants closer to their on-sale date.

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