2024 TOYOTA TACOMA TRD PRO

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The 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro, powered by a 2.4L i-Force MAX Turbo Hybrid engine producing 326 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque, is reviewed as a capable off-road machine with a classic TRD Pro formula. While it boasts aggressive looks, TRD performance intake and exhaust, and advanced Fox shocks with internal hydraulic bump stops, the reviewers found its standout feature, the ISO Dynamic seats, to be largely unnoticeable and a detriment to rear passenger space. The interior, while featuring hard climate controls and a powered tailgate, is criticized for its overly large infotainment screen and a difficult-to-access dipstick. Despite its impressive off-road hardware and pleasant on-road manners, the TRD Pro's high price point, especially in Canada, and the perceived lack of advantages over the Ford Ranger Raptor led to a preference for the latter. The reviewer noted the hybrid system's transition to electric mode can be slightly annoying, and the seat base creaking was a minor annoyance. Ultimately, while not a bad truck, it doesn't surpass its key competitor in the eyes of the reviewers.