Got To Test The 24’ Tacoma w/ iForce Max Powertrain!

[TigerEyeJazz]

Ever since I started hearing rumours from this forum during the 4th gen Tacoma testing having a Hybrid Powertrain, I’ve always wondered what a Tacoma would feel like with a powerful powertrain like that. Here we are today and finally I was able to review one. As someone who is looking at getting the 4Runner with the IForce Engine, I would love to hear some feedback back from current owners of the Tacoma’s with the Powertrain!

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[trailhunger]

you're gonna love the iForceMax in a 4R. Great additive HP on climbs. Drove mine from Vegas to Denver 2nd day taking delivery, gross elevation gain ~13K+ ft. Ran flawlessly. Can't tell when the hybrid kicks in but you can tell when the 4 banger shuts down during city driving. it's kinda old tech, but it works.

Killer inverter power for camping. No propane needed.

 

[TigerEyeJazz]

you're gonna love the iForceMax in a 4R. Great additive HP on climbs. Drove mine from Vegas to Denver 2nd day taking delivery, gross elevation gain ~13K+ ft. Ran flawlessly. Can't tell when the hybrid kicks in but you can tell when the 4 banger shuts down during city driving. it's kinda old tech, but it works.

Killer inverter power for camping. No propane needed.

That’s great to hear! I live in Florida so elevation for me isn’t a huge issue but it’s great too know just in case I do go up north. As for fuel economy what are you averaging thus far?

 

[Tsturbo]

Instant smooth power with a ton of Torque!! Love mine, so fun to drive!

 

[TigerEyeJazz]

Instant smooth power with a ton of Torque!! Love mine, so fun to drive!

I think that’s the main thing I love of the IForce Max. That electric motor really helps the turbo out where I felt that the base IForce really lagged behind.

 

[Thomasr1950]

I need to drive one if it's more powerful than the non-,hybrid. Mine is non 'hybrid, it's got a lot of power. Is gas mileage better?

 

[TigerEyeJazz]

I need to drive one if it's more powerful than the non-,hybrid. Mine is non 'hybrid, it's got a lot of power. Is gas mileage better?

I’ve heard it’s slightly better than the base IForce one.

 

[TacoFreak]

The gas mileage is slightly better, but the power increase is awesome @Thomasr1950 .

The hybrid has 48 more hp and 148 more lb ft of torque.

The non-hybrid is fine for a lot of buyers and is nicer to drive than my old Taco with the V6.

But that huge increase in torque transforms the hybrid truck. It is not for killer fuel economy but for the power that we have only dreamed of in a Tacoma until now.

 

[TigerEyeJazz]

The gas mileage is slightly better, but the power increase is awesome @Thomasr1950 .

The hybrid has 48 more hp and 148 more lb ft of torque.

The non-hybrid is fine for a lot of buyers and is nicer to drive than my old Taco with the V6.

But that huge increase in torque transforms the hybrid truck. It is not for killer fuel economy but for the power that we have only dreamed of in a Tacoma until now.

I think it’s very impressive how much torque the Hybrid has. I feel like if most people want to actually tow something this is the better of the two Powertrains.

 

[Thomasr1950]

I don't tow anything so I'll keep my 24 non hybrid Tacoma until next year. Then I'll see about trading. For now my Tacoma meets my needs. Thanks for your thoughts.

 

[TigerEyeJazz]

I don't tow anything so I'll keep my 24 non hybrid Tacoma until next year. Then I'll see about trading. For now my Tacoma meets my needs. Thanks for your thoughts.

Based on your non hybrid, what’s the MPG you’ve been getting?

 

[Taco Azul]

It seems pretty great to me, but I have never driven the non-hybrid truck, so I can’t say how it compares.

 

[Fattirz in NC]

Nice truck, but still scratching my head why Toyota won’t build a TRD Off-road hybrid with a 6’ bed??? I guess they want an extra $5-6k and put me in a Trailhunter with crap I don want… it’s a pass for me!

 

[TacoFreak]

Tacomas have never come in endless configurations. This is the most configurable Taco yet, but Toyota has always limited our options, and even more so in the past.

The most common complaints I hear about the 4th gen is the lack of being able to individually configuring each truck, and that is simply not how Toyota does business. It can't be all wrong from their POV because they have dominated the midsize market for years.

Long time Tacoma fans pick their best fit, and buy the closest one made. But since none of them suit you @Fattirz in NC you are right to take a pass IMO.

 

[TigerEyeJazz]

Tacomas have never come in endless configurations. This is the most configurable Taco yet, but Toyota has always limited our options, and even more so in the past.

The most common complaints I hear about the 4th gen is the lack of being able to individually configuring each truck, and that is simply not how Toyota does business. It can't be all wrong from their POV because they have dominated the midsize market for years.

Long time Tacoma fans pick their best fit, and buy the closest one made. But since none of them suit you @Fattirz in NC you are right to take a pass IMO.

I have noticed that Toyota does that for vehicles of all sizes. Currently looking at the 4Runner TRD Sport or TRD Pro. The thing pushing me to get the TRD Pro is that it’s a Hybrid while the Sport can only get the base 2.4T.

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