Picked up 2024 Tacoma TRD Off-Road Premium (Hybrid) Canada

[Tacomaniac]

Picked up my new Taco 3 days ago, loving it so far!
Deposit paid 10 May 2023, but the wait has been so worth it. Traded in a 2018 Highlander Hybrid and got a fair value for it.
Paid MSRP for the Taco, it included all-weather mats, side step bars, mud guards and a full-size spare tire!
Came with 2x pigtails, one digital key card.
Canadian models do not come with a digital rear view mirror, or with electronic tailgate.
The Hybrid Off-Road does come with the chin spoiler, but to be honest (with the larger 18” wheels), it doesn’t look bad and I may keep it on.
The wheels also have the red “TRD” centre caps.

It drives amazingly well, has loads of power and is very quiet inside.
I do like the sound system, no issues with it.

The centre console is quite small, definitely need an organizer for it.
I’ve also ordered the RSI Smart-Cap,
Will install the Icon coilover top plate and also
Timbren bump stops.

Not enough time in it yet to comment on fuel consumption, and I haven’t used the inverter yet.

But overall loving my Taco so far! Haven’t driven a truck since 2010 (2007 Taco).

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[Tacomaniac]

Broke in the new Taco for the suggested 1000km before towing.
Took the trailer I built out for the first time.
Canopy, bed mat, gear, two occupants and tongue weight of trailer estimated around 1000 - 1100 lbs. Trailer weighs about 2500 lbs dry.
450 km (280 mi) at 14 km/100 l (16.8 mi/gal).
TRD OR Premium with towing package (iForce Max).

I used to tow with my 2018 Highlander hybrid, which had a 3.5 l engine.
the Taco feels more stable and feels like it has more power, but the Highlander had slightly better fuel economy when towing.

Im a bit disappointed in the fuel economy of the taco so far (when not towing).
Averaging about 11.3 l/100 km (20.8 mpg) with air dam on, original tires, 400m (1200 ft) elevation, quite hilly and mainly city driving- and I don’t have a lead foot.
The Highlander was about 2 l/100 km (5 mpg) better.

 

[Vidman]

Congrats on the new ride

 

[Airborne]

Picked up my new Taco 3 days ago, loving it so far!
Deposit paid 10 May 2023, but the wait has been so worth it. Traded in a 2018 Highlander Hybrid and got a fair value for it.
Paid MSRP for the Taco, it included all-weather mats, side step bars, mud guards and a full-size spare tire!
Came with 2x pigtails, one digital key card.
Canadian models do not come with a digital rear view mirror, or with electronic tailgate.
The Hybrid Off-Road does come with the chin spoiler, but to be honest (with the larger 18” wheels), it doesn’t look bad and I may keep it on.
The wheels also have the red “TRD” centre caps.

It drives amazingly well, has loads of power and is very quiet inside.
I do like the sound system, no issues with it.

The centre console is quite small, definitely need an organizer for it.
I’ve also ordered the RSI Smart-Cap,
Will install the Icon coilover top plate and also
Timbren bump stops.

Not enough time in it yet to comment on fuel consumption, and I haven’t used the inverter yet.

But overall loving my Taco so far! Haven’t driven a truck since 2010 (2007 Taco).

Would you be able to show a picture of your off road with 18 ‘ wheels im hoping to order mine like your set up , if my confidance is regained for toyota

 

[Tacomaniac]

Would you be able to show a picture of your off road with 18 ‘ wheels im hoping to order mine like your set up , if my confidance is regained for toyota

Sorry, I’m not sure exactly what you’re asking for…

 

[punkard]

Would you be able to add some more photos of the smart cap? I'd like to see a front profile shot of the truck and from the side too see how it lines up with the lip coming off the back of the roof.

 

[Airborne]

Unless i misread your post, you said you added 18’ trd wheels , i thought the trd off rd came with 17’.
So my question was did you order your new truck with the 18,s. It looks nice i like it

 

[Tacomaniac]

Would you be able to add some more photos of the smart cap? I'd like to see a front profile shot of the truck and from the side too see how it lines up with the lip coming off the back of the roof.

There’s some photos on a post titled “Smartcap EVO bedcap…”, maybe type that in the search bar. Sorry, I’m not sure how to post a link here to that post

 

[Tacomaniac]

Unless i misread your post, you said you added 18’ trd wheels , i thought the trd off rd came with 17’.
So my question was did you order your new truck with the 18,s. It looks nice i like it

No, the iForce Max comes standard with the 18” wheels on the TRD OR. I believe the non-hybrid comes standard with 17” wheels.

what I meant was that the air dam doesn’t sit as low/ look as big with the 18” wheels as it sits a bit higher off the ground. Sorry for the confusion!

 

[Dansflhti]

They look like Tundra wheels.

 

[Airborne]

Thanks dan, truck looks nice, im fine with OEM , but id like 18’. I wasnt sure if i just need to order them on truck when i order my 25,

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