The 2024 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter is the Top Taco - POV First Driving Impressions

Engine: 2.4L turbocharged hybrid 4-cylinder i-FORCE MAX• Transmission: 8 AT
Drivetrain: 4WD
Front Suspension: Double wishbone
Rear Suspension: Coil spring multi-link rear suspension
Horsepower: 323 hp @ 6,000 RPM
Torque: 465 lb.-ft. @ 1,700 RPM
22/24/23 EPA Estimated Fuel Economy (city/highway/combined)
Towing capacity: 6,000 lbs
Bed length: 5-ft. or 6-ft.

Exterior: Bronze Oxide -- INTERIOR: Mineral
18-in. bronze-finished Trailhunter alloy wheels with 33 inch Goodyear® Territory®
• Heritage-inspired "TOYOTA" front grille with integrated light bar
• LED headlights with Daytime Running Lights (DRL), auto on/off feature, sequential LED turn signal, backlight logos and manual leveling adjustment
• Rigid Industries® white-and-amber-color switching LED fog lights
• Integrated bed scene lighting
• High-clearance front bumper
• ARB® steel rear bumper and red rear recovery hooks
• Steel underbody protection, including front skid plate, transfer case protector, fuel tank protector, and rear differential protector
• Steel rock rails
• High-clearance trail exhaust tip
• Bed Storage Box
• Power tilt/slide moonroof with sliding sunshade

Interior
• SofTex®-trimmed seats; 8-way power-adjustable driver and front passenger seats with 4-way power-adjustable lumbar support
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Leather-trimmed steering wheel
• Dual zone automatic climate control
• Smart Key System on driver and front passenger doors with Push Button Start
• Head-Up Display (HUD)
• Digital display auto-dimming rearview mirror

Audio Multimedia/Subscriptions
• 14-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with 10 JBL® speakers including JBL FLEX Portable Bluetooth Speaker, subwoofer and amplifier, wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android AutoTM compatible, SiriusXM® with 3-month Platinum Plan trial subscription.
• 12.3-in. digital meter
• 3D Multi-Terrain Monitor (MTM) with selectable front, side and rear views

Safety and Convenience
• TSS 3.0
• Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (TBC)
• Class-IV towing hitch receiver and wiring harness with 7-pin/4-pin connector; Trailer Backup Guide (TBG); Trailer Blind
Spot Monitor: Trailer Camera
• Electric Power Steering (EPS) and power-assisted rack-and-pinion with an Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
• "TACOMA" stamped easy lower and lift tailgate
• 2400W/120V bed-mounted AC power supply

Options
• N/A
MSRP with Options
$63,400

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[BLOXXER]

Never thought I would hear “stututu” on a Tacoma 😂😂

[iordacheradu]

i'd buy that truck just for the intake sounds 😂

[FINALV]

"I could sense that Altima energy" 😆💀

[itsryanj]

I appreciate the sound test. Almost no one else does one when looking at reviews. A Good sound system is important! I like to hear it too even if it’s from my headphones

[Vec]

Toyota is the only one having fun. Pricing these like they did is outrageous

[maulanamuhammadaziz]

Bro i am smiling listening to that sound

[bradh]

The 4-cylinder sounds so much better than the GM trucks. It's very nice to hear that they gave it a quiet cabin. This would probably be my pick in this category. Maybe I'll be able to buy a used one in about 10 years.

[Anything_With_An_Engine]

Today I learned my WRX needs a snorkel intake setup cuz uhhhh that SOUND IS INSANE

[LiohJuney]

Never thought I'd watch a Topher video and see the same roads I joyride in my Miata any chance I get. Hope you enjoyed San Diego while you were here!

[charlieherring]

Toyota is one of my favorite manufacturers, as well as older VW/Audi.

[sunnyvalentino]

For those who have never built a off road crazy overlander, try buying a base anything truck and make your own, will cost a huge amount in parts and time (or labor). Then its a question of making it all work.

The ZR2 is a steal and the TRD Offoad base with front dosconnect is also not crazy.

[markb]

Your on-the-road ride review was so important to me. Another influencer claimed the on-road ride was really bad. I have looked/road all the other mfg off-road mid-size overlander pickup trucks and will now strongly look at the Tacoma TrailHunter. With the extra mpg over the others, I believe I will now purchase the Tacoma but only after more review and possible road test. Thanks!

[iwazaru]

Great video! I recognize that road and have driven it several times in my 5th Gen 4Runner 4x4. There is NO WAY in hell I would drive the 4Runner down that road at some of those speeds...and I have upgraded (firmer) Bilstein shocks. That OME-equipped suspension must be amazing; made it look like you're driving a sport SUV. 🙂

[counterfeitcowboy]

I already get worse than normal mpg on my 24 tacoma because I’m trying to make turbo sounds. I would get like 12 mpg in the trail hunter! Those turbo sounds are awesome 😂😂

[brianwinkler]

The Ranger Raptor is a relative bargain at $57-60k, with much more power, and a better back seat.

[MidNiteR]

I love the design, color, and overall look of it. Just that price and powertrain of a 4 cylinder instead of a V6. Insane that this thing is $70k with that engine.

[brq]

$63, 000 is less than I expected but still very very expensive

[ilikechrisbrown]

Might be in the minority here, but that intake is actually a total deal-breaker for me. I think it would be cool for about 20 minutes, but as soon as I wanted to cruise around town or offroad with the windows down and music up, it would drive me absolutely nuts. Love this truck and the new powertrain, but I'm totally turned off by the idea having to listen to that sound every time I step on the gas for 10+ years.

[antonroux]

great to know about the extra noise isolation in the higher trim levels - low noise levels are so important for managing fatigue on long journeys

[temow]

Not gonna lie, as a car guy, and going to be buying this truck. Hearing that turbo makes me smile!. I just wonder when they will arrive at dealers