What do you all think about the 2024 Tacoma MPG ratings and the pricing changes? The base model’s price seems to have gone up by around $3000. Doesn’t Toyota realize that full-size truck prices are dropping and these mid-size ones are getting pretty pricey? I’m thinking of just getting my deposit back.
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Well, the base model does have 270 hp and about 310 lb-ft of torque, which is way more than the previous 155/180 ratings. You should really be comparing the base models with each other.
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I get that, but I don’t see why that’s necessary. The towing capacity is only 6500 lbs, which is one of the lowest for mid-size trucks. I hardly ever see a Tacoma towing anything. Sure, you get a bigger engine, but if you don’t need it, it just feels like paying for stuff you won’t use. The base price has increased by about 10%, and truck prices are on the decline. Some trims have increased even more, which is disappointing.
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Every trim is offering a lot more than before, so you’re not really comparing the same type of vehicles.
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So what? The entry price has still gone up 10%, and I’m being offered features I don’t need in a truck. Toyota might sell them like crazy, but I’m just looking for a small work truck. I might just grab a 2023 Tacoma base model or a used Tundra and deal with the MPG difference. Or I might just look elsewhere since it’s a buyer’s market right now. Over Thanksgiving, I saw truck ads with discounts up to $6000 off MSRP, and I think we’ll see more of that soon.
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The number of non-fleet sales for those 4-cylinder SR 2WD base model trucks is so tiny that it makes sense for them to move away from that market. People say they want simple trucks, but they tend to buy the higher trims.
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That’s true for some people, but not everyone 
None of the earlier pricing estimates I saw mentioned a 10% increase for the base model. They really missed the mark on that one. No worries though, I’ve processed it and I’m ready to move on.
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Not many car manufacturers can make a profit by focusing on very small niche markets, especially those sensitive to pricing. If you compare a 2023 V6 SR to a 2024, the prices are almost the same.
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That’s not the case with Toyotas. You really do get the resale value that matches what you pay for.
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I just noticed that the base model SR only has 228 hp. I wonder if that actually saves costs compared to the 270 hp in other trims. With the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado, you can upgrade the middle engine to the top one with just a software update for about $500. Seems like a cash grab to me, LOL.
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You’re overlooking the fact that our dollar has weakened considerably since COVID. All that money that’s been printed is going to drive prices up.