4th Gen Tacoma (2024+)

I would take a Warthog in a second.

 

MT compares the ZR2 and Ranger R.

https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/...hevrolet-colorado-zr2-comparison-test-review/

 

We've been talking about how the RRaptor is going to be the a much better value than a Max OR or Pro and we've had a better option all along. Spoiler Alert. The $6,000 less expensive ZR2 was picked over the RRaptor.

 

Let the record show that I can honestly say that is ridiculous, the ZR2 doesn't come close to the RR.

 

Are you more qualified than the C&D writer/driver?

 

Yes, of course I am.

 

Doesn't matter. Buying a vehicle is way too personal, it doesn't matter what others think. You could make your decision based on what shade of blue you thought looked better.

 

Absolutely, all matter of opinion when it comes down to what vehicle anyone decides to purchase.

 

I thought the drive event was this weekend?

 

At this point all I want to see is the doggone price and MPG (probably same as LC). That said, there is no realistic expectation that mere commoners can purchase one this year at sticker anyway.

 

That's what I thought lol

 

Tacoma Hybrid Owner's Manual is out: https://www.toyota.com/owners/warranty-owners-manuals/

Payload is still only 1,200, 1,215 for the TH - not 1,709. Then again if you had an OR and put steel skids, rock rails, compressor, roll bar, etc it would have come out of your 1,200.

Other bad news, same 18.2 fuel tank.

 

Two things make me hesitate to go ‘Murican over Toyota:

1. roll-of-the-dice reliability
2. much steeper resale value slope

#2 must be taken into account when comparing prices.

 

Before anyone chimes in with how bad the "new" Tacoma Max numbers are.





Tacoma Max MPG based on the LC. May be a little better since the LC is a little heavier, less aerodynamic (windshield), and is 4A.

 

I don't understand how the Taco's hybrid system could improve MPG. I thought its sole purpose was to fill in the turbo lag, meaning, it's a performance enhancer, not an efficiency enhancer.

 

Nobody knows, we’re all idiots here

 

Only on the days when my internet is working.

 

It was stated somewhere that the Tacoma is lighter so it will sit in electric mode longer then the tundra

 

Agreed that it’s not going to to much about mpg, but it’s more than just filling in turbo lag

 

I wonder if it will have an all-electric put-put mode or if the engine will always run. I suspect the latter.