- The Toyota Tacoma is back in the Nigerian car market with a 2024 model equipped with interesting features.
- The vehicle is expected to sell from N40 million and above in Nigeria.
- The 2024 Tacoma SR trim packs a 228-hp engine, a 6-speed manual gearbox option, and a rear-wheel drive XtraCab configuration.
The 2024 Toyota Tacoma was one of the most eagerly anticipated vehicle launches of 2023. Toyota had teased the new generation pickup truck for months, and what they were showing promised a big upgrade.
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Toyota revealed pricing for the new Tacoma will start at $31,500, which is expected to be sold in Nigeria from N40 million and above. The non-hybrid versions of the 2024 Tacoma are coming this December 2023 while hybrids should land at the dealerships in the Spring of 2024. The price of the Tacoma still ensures it is one of the most affordable pickup trucks in its segment.
Key Features For The 2024 Toyota Tacoma
- Base 2024 Tacoma will start at $32,995 including destination fees
- The 2.4-liter turbocharged engine has 228 and 243 lb-ft of torque in base SR trim
- Toyota includes a six-speed manual in the base and selects 2024 Tacoma trims
With the 2024 Toyota Tacoma base trim, you will get a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, Toyota says it has 228 hp and 243 lb-ft of torque in the base SR Tacoma. The SR version also comes with an 8-speed automatic or optional six-speed manual transmission. The SR is also available in double cab form with the five-foot bed and XtraCab with the six-foot bed
If you choose the SR base trim, it will allow you access to the XtraCab option, only available on SR, SR5, and TRD PreRunner grades. Toyota claims this is about maximum utility, and it comes with seating for two plus a functional rear cabin storage area and a six-foot bed.
There is no rear door and no rear seat, but it makes the most of the cabin space with various storage options including the lockable storage on the rear floor. The SR trim also comes with the six-speed manual as an option and is also available in the SR5, TRD Sport, and TRD Off-Road in their double cab forms.
Higher Trims of the 2024 Toyota Tacoma Comes With More Features
The SR5 trim of the Tacoma brings with it a more powerful version of the turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Toyota says that in the SR5, the engine makes 270 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque with the manual gearbox and 278 hp and 317 lb-ft of torque for the automatic.
Upgrading to the TRD PreRunner will give you the electronically controlled locking rear differential, and if you pay for the TRD Sport trim you get access to the 2.4-liter turbocharged hybrid i-Force Max powertrain. This brings the power output up to 326 hp and 465 lb-ft of torque according to Toyota.
Upgrading to the TRD Off-Road gives you the Bilstein monotube shocks with removable reservoirs, Crawl Control, and Multi-Terrain Select. The Limited trim gives you access to the stunning 18-inch chrome-finished alloy wheels and exterior accents, plus the power up/down tailgate and power running boards.
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While the base trim does not have as many features as the higher trims, Toyota has confirmed that Safety Sense 3.0 is a standard feature on all Tacomas. This is Toyota’s suite of active safety and convenience systems. The suite also includes features such as blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.
