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Confirmation that the hybrid Tacoma media drives are taking place next week (not this weekend) in San Diego. They don't say which day but I assume that means it will be embargoed for a bit anyway. Just hope the pricing isn't going to be held up until this is released.


https://www.carscoops.com/2024/04/w...coma-hev-what-do-you-want-to-know-about-them/

We’re Driving Toyota’s Land Cruiser And Tacoma Hybrid: What Do You Want To Know?
These two hybrid utility vehicles should be popular and we're taking your questions before testing them
by Stephen Rivers
2 hours ago
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  • Toyota is about to launch several new vehicles for the 2024 model year, including the new Land Cruiser and Tacoma hybrids and we’re driving both.
  • The two models share the same i-Force Max hybrid powertrain built around a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 326 horsepower.
We’re headed to sunny San Diego next week to test out the new Land Cruiser and the Tacoma Hybrid alongside the new Camry and Crown Signia, as mentioned in a previous story. These utility models have long been incredibly popular, and each represents a significant advancement. Before we hit the road, we’d like to hear your questions about them and about Toyota in general.

The 2024 Tacoma Hybrid is the first of its kind but won’t be available across the entire range. Only five trims, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, Limited, Trailhunter, and TRD Pro, either have access or come with it as standard. Dubbed the i-Force Max, this hybrid engine utilizes a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder to produce 326 horsepower (243 kW) and 465 lb-ft (629 Nm) of torque. That power gets to the wheels via an eight-speed automatic gearbox.

Say what you will about hybrid trucks but the market indicates that there is a serious desire for them, as evidenced by Ford’s highly successful, albeit smaller, compact-sized Maverick. In the mid-size segment, the new Tacoma will directly compete against the Chevrolet Colorado and GMCCanyon siblings as well as the Ford Ranger.

The 2024 Land Cruiser shares the same engine and output as the Tacoma. Unlike the mid-size truck, every Land Cruiser, regardless of trim, comes with the hybrid 2.4-liter powerplant as standard. The new Land Cruiser also includes 4WD as standard equipment.It’ll be available in three different trims, with the higher-tier versions featuring amenities such as a 12.3-inch infotainment system, a multi-camera system for off-roading, and a power tailgate.

It’ll also start at just $55,950 before a $1,395 destination charge topping out at $74,950. Even when combined, that represents a substantial discount compared to the previous generation available in the U.S. market. That price puts it squarely in the middle of its field. The Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler start below $51k while the Land Rover Defender will cost at least $60k.

Finally, we should also mention that there’s evidently an extra vehicle rolling out at this event. What it is we can’t say just yet, but feel free to ask questions about any other upcoming Toyota product, like the 2025 4Runner perhaps, that you have.
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"Extra vehicle" hmmm 🤔

They don't mention which hybrid trims will be tested.. hopefully they bring the Pro and TH.
 
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Chances are the 4R is just a cosmetic only preproduction version, like a concept for the auto show circuit that can be driven but isn't quite ready for prime time
 

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TFL just posted that they will have full driving impressions of the Land Cruiser on April 16 7AM EDT, so I am assuming that is when the media embargo ends for LC and hybrid Tacos.

Edit: now they have said April 23 for the Tacoma reviews 😭
 
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TFL just posted that they will have full driving impressions of the Land Cruiser on April 16 7AM EDT, so I am assuming that is when the media embargo ends for LC and hybrid Tacos.

Edit: now they have said April 23 for the Tacoma reviews 😭
Yeah I don’t get it. I wish I could take a 2 week nap and wake up when the embargo is lifted, production has started, pricing is released, and I have an idea of when I might have a Trailhunter parked in my garage.
 

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One of the 4Runner vids said Tacoma hybrid gets 25mpg highway.
 

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Here's hoping for someone to leak the Tacoma bits early 🤞
With the drive event review being embargoed until 7am on the 23rd I sure hope we also see pricing at the same time or very close to it. Drive reviews, pricing, and production timing. I would think that’s the plan instead of continuing to trickle information out… At least I hope.

Edit (theory): The extra two weeks we have to wait for the embargo on the TH and Pro drive reviews is to get the configurator fully built out with (hopefully) all the specs including the long awaited MPG's.
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