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Is a 2023 Tacoma considered a "4th Generation"?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ScrippsRanch67, Mar 4, 2023.

  1. Mar 4, 2023 at 1:32 PM
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    ScrippsRanch67

    ScrippsRanch67 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Is the 2023 Tacoma a 4th generation truck? If so, how is it substantially different than previous years? Good, Bad. or Ugly?
     
  2. Mar 4, 2023 at 1:34 PM
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    Dkurtz42

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    No. Last of the 3rd. 99.9% same as previous years.
     
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    No, 4ths aren’t out yet
     
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    Jeff Lange

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    I still consider it a 2nd generation.

    Jeff
     
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    that Kramer avatar gets me every time lol
     
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    I can’t believe this is a real question.
     
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    It’s third gen and Toyota has not released any info on the 4th gen.
     
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    But is it?

    Jeff
     
  10. Mar 4, 2023 at 3:29 PM
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    could be 6th gen?
     
  11. Mar 4, 2023 at 3:33 PM
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    I believe we are looking at the 2024 being touted as the 2nd Anniversary of the 2nd Gen Tacoma! Hahaha
     
  12. Mar 4, 2023 at 4:16 PM
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    That’s a good point
     
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    2nd gen guys are gonna have a fit!
     
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    And I consider it a first gen.
     
  15. Mar 4, 2023 at 7:34 PM
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    The important thing is that Toyota internally considers it a mid-model change and not a full model change that would be associated with a new generation, despite what their marketing folks would want you to believe with the “ALL NEW 20xx” every year.

    Jeff
     
  16. Mar 8, 2023 at 9:25 PM
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    you are assuming the trucks GENder
     
  17. Mar 8, 2023 at 9:27 PM
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    2.75 gen. Same truck since 2005, except now it sports a mini van engine.
     
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    Yup, pretty much identical to a 2nd gen..

    Except for the V6 engine, AT (both 4 and 6 cyl models), manual trans (6 cyl models), transfer case, front clip, lights, hood, fenders, box sides, tailgate, rear bumper, axle ratios, interior, radios..

    Probably missed a few things, but yeah no big deal.

    :thumbsup::D

    Oh shit, forgot the seat belt brackets.. SORRY MIKE!
     

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