My 2024 Tacoma Review & Comparison (by former 3rd gen owner)

dvolman93 · Feb 23, 2024

I got my 2024 Tacoma allocated to my dealer on 12/22. From that date all I did was watch videos and reviews about it hyping myself until the day it arrived. Finally almost two month later I picked it up on 2/15.

First thing I’ll say is that the videos on YouTube are just a small snippet of what this truck has and can do. I had a 2021 Tacoma and traded up to the 2024. The biggest thing I was looking forward to was the drive. Going from leaf springs and drum brakes in the back to the coil springs and disk brakes was the biggest thing I was looking forward to checking out. After my first drive I quickly realized that the 2024 Tacoma was a much better drive. When stopping, it no longer feels like it’s the front brakes doing all the work. They’re doing a lot of road work in my area and it was the perfect opportunity to test out the new suspension and it was smooth! The difference in ride is absolutely amazing.

Moving on to all the technology. I’ve never had to open up a manual book before but seeing all kinds of new lights on the dashboard had me wondering what it all was. With the adding of Toyota Sense 3.0 I was seeing all kinds of new thing. The bigger 14” screen is amazing. Finally having wireless Apple CarPlay is a big deal for me.

The inside is awesome. I personally feel like the inside is bigger than the previous generation. I know that goes against a lot of what others are saying but it’s my own opinion. In the end, I love this truck!

Thomasr1950 · Feb 23, 2024

dvolman93 said:
I got my 2024 Tacoma allocated to my dealer on 12/22. From that date all I did was watch videos and reviews about it hyping myself until the day it arrived. Finally almost two month later I picked it up on 2/15.

First thing I’ll say is that the videos on YouTube are just a small snippet of what this truck has and can do. I had a 2021 Tacoma and traded up to the 2024. The biggest thing I was looking forward to was the drive. Going from leaf springs and drum brakes in the back to the coil springs and disk brakes was the biggest thing I was looking forward to checking out. After my first drive I quickly realized that the 2024 Tacoma was a much better drive. When stopping, it no longer feels like it’s the front brakes doing all the work. They’re doing a lot of road work in my area and it was the perfect opportunity to test out the new suspension and it was smooth! The difference in ride is absolutely amazing.

Moving on to all the technology. I’ve never had to open up a manual book before but seeing all kinds of new lights on the dashboard had me wondering what it all was. With the adding of Toyota Sense 3.0 I was seeing all kinds of new thing. The bigger 14” screen is amazing. Finally having wireless Apple CarPlay is a big deal for me.

The inside is awesome. I personally feel like the inside is bigger than the previous generation. I know that goes against a lot of what others are saying but it’s my own opinion. In the end, I love this truck!

I have a 19 TRD OFF ROAD 4X4 auto. I paid around 42, is the 24 TRD OFF ROAD w/premium pkg worth 10k more?

Thomasr1950 · Feb 23, 2024

dvolman93 · Feb 23, 2024

Thomasr1950 said:
I have a 19 TRD OFF ROAD 4X4 auto. I paid around 42, is the 24 TRD OFF ROAD w/premium pkg worth 10k more?

Absolutely!

Thomasr1950 · Feb 23, 2024

I'm waiting for one like yours to arrive at my Dealership.

dvolman93 · Feb 23, 2024

Thomasr1950 said:
I'm waiting for one like yours to arrive at my Dealership.

I let them know what I wanted and they called me up once it showed up in the system ready for allocation.

Tacoma Albert · Feb 23, 2024

I feel that the rear disc brakes in the rust belt ( Ontario) is not good for the reason that salt and road grime gets caught and the disc brakes seize up in a few years. Drums are basically maintenance free.

Blue Crush Taco · Feb 23, 2024

Ccongratulations on the truck and great review. I came from a 2020 off road and there really is no comparison. Enjoy the new truck and the years of adventures!

dvolman93 · Feb 23, 2024

Tacoma Albert said:
I feel that the rear disc brakes in the rust belt ( Ontario) is not good for the reason that salt and road grime gets caught and the disc brakes seize up in a few years. Drums are basically maintenance free.

I’d agree that it depends on your location. Being in CA myself we don’t get a lot of rain. We did recently but in reality it’s a dry state.

North · Feb 23, 2024

Tacoma Albert said:
I feel that the rear disc brakes in the rust belt ( Ontario) is not good for the reason that salt and road grime gets caught and the disc brakes seize up in a few years. Drums are basically maintenance free.

I live in Wisconsin and I have never had my disc brakes seize up due to rust.

iResQ · Feb 23, 2024

Tacoma Albert said:
I feel that the rear disc brakes in the rust belt ( Ontario) is not good for the reason that salt and road grime gets caught and the disc brakes seize up in a few years. Drums are basically maintenance free.

Does that happen with your front brakes?

Planoman · Feb 23, 2024

Oh and I forgot to mention no CAT shield needed. Not sure about your area, but it has been getting to be a problem where I live for the Tacoma. Also the tailgate is now locked when the truck is locked!

dvolman93 · Feb 23, 2024

Planoman said:
Oh and I forgot to mention no CAT shield needed. Not sure about your area, but it has been getting to be a problem where I live for the Tacoma. Also the tailgate is now locked when the truck is locked!

Yeah they tucked the CAT in so it’s hard to access. On my 21 Tacoma I bought the plug and play adapter so that the tailgate locked with the doors. I enjoy that this truck comes standard with it. And you can even lock and unlock the doors with the buttons on the tailgate. I like that it goes up and down with the push of a button. I showed my four year old son and regret it. His favorite feature.

bayman · Feb 23, 2024

Tacoma Albert said:
I feel that the rear disc brakes in the rust belt ( Ontario) is not good for the reason that salt and road grime gets caught and the disc brakes seize up in a few years. Drums are basically maintenance free.

I'm in Newfoundland where snow and salt are here for 4-5 months of the year and never had an issue with rusted disc brakes other than having to hit the rotor a few times to get it off when replacing the brakes. I had a 2008 Tundra for 8 years and changed the brakes once and also no issues with rust. I'm sure there's rust on any iron product out in the elements, but discs are pretty much maintenance free until they need to be changed due to remaining life..

Johnny919 · Feb 23, 2024

dvolman93 said:
I got my 2024 Tacoma allocated to my dealer on 12/22. From that date all I did was watch videos and reviews about it hyping myself until the day it arrived. Finally almost two month later I picked it up on 2/15.

First thing I’ll say is that the videos on YouTube are just a small snippet of what this truck has and can do. I had a 2021 Tacoma and traded up to the 2024. The biggest thing I was looking forward to was the drive. Going from leaf springs and drum brakes in the back to the coil springs and disk brakes was the biggest thing I was looking forward to checking out. After my first drive I quickly realized that the 2024 Tacoma was a much better drive. When stopping, it no longer feels like it’s the front brakes doing all the work. They’re doing a lot of road work in my area and it was the perfect opportunity to test out the new suspension and it was smooth! The difference in ride is absolutely amazing.

Moving on to all the technology. I’ve never had to open up a manual book before but seeing all kinds of new lights on the dashboard had me wondering what it all was. With the adding of Toyota Sense 3.0 I was seeing all kinds of new thing. The bigger 14” screen is amazing. Finally having wireless Apple CarPlay is a big deal for me.

The inside is awesome. I personally feel like the inside is bigger than the previous generation. I know that goes against a lot of what others are saying but it’s my own opinion. In the end, I love this truck!

Congrats! How was the driving experience/power compared to v6?

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