Redline Reviews: 2024 Tacoma TRD Pro Is An Extremely Capable & Powerful Hybrid Truck

[WKTJR1]

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[TacoFreak]

A good review and I can't argue with any of his points, good or bad.

Is the Pro perfect? Of course not, because all trucks are compromises as daily drivers. But as a truck it is the best balance of looks, size, handling and instant power when you need it that I have ever driven, and I have driven trucks my whole life.

I personally have no need for back seat room and if I did I would have stuck with a Tundra. But I have been in the back of many mid size trucks and none of them are comfortable or a place where you would want to spend a lot of time. So I think the obsession with room in the back is kind of beside the point.

I spend a couple of hours on mountain two lanes today and my Pro was ready to do whatever I asked with strong, confident power in every situation. I am still amazed how much time it spends running on the battery, even out on the highway and the transitions from electric to ICE and back are seamless. Very impressive and it just feels like quality.

I don't find the ride bouncy myself, but I have driven off road trucks for years, so maybe I can't be objective. I also am not bothered that it still feels like a truck, because it is a truck and that is what I wanted. There are SUVs with beds for people who want a car, but for me it is either a serious sports machine or a truck, and this is the truck I want.

Absolutely no regrets here, even at this price. People who are shocked by the price must not have shopped the competition. The Ranger Raptor is a good value, but not for me and the GM mid size trucks are not really much less expensive.

 

[TacoFreak]

@WKTJR1 I see from your signature that you have found another Limited, and it is red! Congrats.

Now that I have my truck I have a good sense of what a great truck a Limited hybrid will be, and in the long run I think that your hassles and time spent will be well rewarded.

 

[WKTJR1]

@WKTJR1 I see from your signature that you have found another Limited, and it is red! Congrats.

Now that I have my truck I have a good sense of what a great truck a Limited hybrid will be, and in the long run I think that your hassles and time spent will be well rewarded.

Thank you. This is the production slot that was originally offered. I searched and searched, but to no avail. I had considered going with a different model again, but I’m too invested in the Red Limited. I could have reserved a white PRO, but who knows when it would have arrived? The only options are the paint and all-weather mats. I asked to delete the mats and add bed scene lighting as the PIOs.

 

[tacorancher]

A good review and I can't argue with any of his points, good or bad.

Is the Pro perfect? Of course not, because all trucks are compromises as daily drivers. But as a truck it is the best balance of looks, size, handling and instant power when you need it that I have ever driven, and I have driven trucks my whole life.

I personally have no need for back seat room and if I did I would have stuck with a Tundra. But I have been in the back of many mid size trucks and none of them are comfortable or a place where you would want to spend a lot of time. So I think the obsession with room in the back is kind of beside the point.

I spend a couple of hours on mountain two lanes today and my Pro was ready to do whatever I asked with strong, confident power in every situation. I am still amazed how much time it spends running on the battery, even out on the highway and the transitions from electric to ICE and back are seamless. Very impressive and it just feels like quality.

I don't find the ride bouncy myself, but I have driven off road trucks for years, so maybe I can't be objective. I also am not bothered that it still feels like a truck, because it is a truck and that is what I wanted. There are SUVs with beds for people who want a car, but for me it is either a serious sports machine or a truck, and this is the truck I want.

Absolutely no regrets here, even at this price. People who are shocked by the price must not have shopped the competition. The Ranger Raptor is a good value, but not for me and the GM mid size trucks are not really much less expensive.

I have a Trailhunter (was going to get a pro but the TH suited my needs better, although my 10 year old son was disappointed at first lol). I agree with your comments as many of them apply to the TH. The internet seems to think I should have bought a RR. I indeed test drove one. It was definitely fast (and loud). But I don’t buy trucks based solely on how fast they are and how loud the exhaust note is. I could not put my finger on it, but the RR lacked refinement and felt one dimensional. I can’t argue with the value for money, but it was not for me.

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