NEW TOYOTA TACOMA VS RIVIAN R1T - WHAT THEY DON'T TELL YOU

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The 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road is presented as a significantly updated and more affordable alternative to the premium Rivian R1T. While the Tacoma cannot match the Rivian's performance, range, or luxury features like air suspension and a gear tunnel, it excels in other areas. The reviewer highlights the Tacoma's impressive off-road capability straight from the factory, its vast aftermarket support, and a more practical, durable interior with useful features like a removable JBL speaker integrated into the sound system. The reviewer also notes the Tacoma's more manageable size and lower running costs, despite requiring gasoline and traditional maintenance. Key advantages for the Tacoma include its lower starting price (around $42,900 with the tested package) compared to the R1T's $90,500, a larger bed space, and the convenience of an automatically opening tailgate. However, rear-seat space is significantly cramped, and it lacks the advanced software-based updates and luxury amenities of the Rivian.