There is a good chance my job is changing their vehicle program so I will likely be able to purchase whatever I want on a vehicle allowance (at present I am assigned a company vehicle). The only stipulation is that they have to be later model vehicles. Since the Tacomas have strong following in the trapping community, I would be curious what Taco owners think of the newer (say 2022 and 2023) models versus the older generations for offroad use and general capabilities? Mainly interested in comparing V6 to V6 as that is what the newer one will have.

Thanks in advance.

I have a 2023 and like it well enough. Gas mileage sucks and is even worse when pulling stuff. But seems to be a good, solid truck. It did pretty well in the little bit of heavy snow and bad roads I drove this winter.
If I'm not mistaken, the 2024s are all 4 cylinder engines.

V-6 tacomas no more .......

Can you define "sucks"...like "hoped for 20s and only getting high teens" or more like "low teens when pulling"

Great info guys. I appreciate it. The 2023s have a 3.5L V6 which is what I was mostly looking at. My buddy has a 2014 (I think) 4 cylinder and it has been very reliable but not something I would want to load up a bunch of gear and drive thousands of miles with.

I’ve had an 02, 05, and 16 and 20. By far much better mileage on the 2016 and newer vs the older ones. Highway traveling 20-24 depending how fast your driving. Older ones 16-18 at best. All are good off road

Ive been real happy with my 2013 4-door long box. First one ive owned so I have nothing to compare it to. It likes its gas, but I dont mind because its a Toyota and when you turn the key, it starts.....every time. Ill pay a little more for gas rather than drive a truck from the big three...had my belly full of them and will never go back.

A friends friend just bought a 2023 pro , last of the gen 3 v6. Paid otd on Long Island…………………$85,000!! I’ll keep my 2017 off-road!

Shazzammm!

I had a 2021 trd off rd, loved it. I would get a 3.5 v6 rather than a newer turbo model, the 3.5 is well proven. I got around 21 mpg with the manual.

As long as you can get out and walk around frequently. They might be OK. No way I would get a Tacoma if I had to spend a lot of time behind the wheel. I wanted one really bad, until I drove one and the lady sat in it. Not happenin' here, zero comfort in the cab. Also, better gas mileage with a full-size Chevy with a V-8, capable of pulling a crap load more in addition to a lot more cargo/cab space. Not a big fan of tranny and lifter repairs on the Chevy, but it's a much nicer driving experience. Forgot to mention, they wanted $5K more for the yota.

Have a '08 access cab, auto tranny 4.0 V6 103,000 miles ... Also a '18 Pro, manual tranny, 3.5 V6 with 19,000 miles....Looks like I need to sell the Pro, Lol.

Tacoma's have lost reliability with each successive generation, frame rust issues aside, IMO.

Wouldn't touch a '24 with the turbo four with a 10 ft pole.

I just purchased a 2021 with 18K miles. I looked a little while and missed a couple. They sell quick. I wanted the V 6 because the 4 cyl. turbo are unproven. A dealer near me said every 2024 he will receive is presold for a year out. A few weeks ago they had not received any.

I really liked the older 22R motors.

I bought a 2023 Tacoma 4x4. They only come in a 4 cylinder. The 2023 is the last one to have access cab. 2024s are either 2 door or 4 door. Has a lot of power for around the farm. We get about 25mpg. We've made 4 trips from VA to IN and it rides great. We can do 70 mph over the hills in Western Virginia and West Virginia. We like it.

The best it will do is about 20. Drops into the teens pretty fast when pulling my boat.

I think the comfort level is fine. I spend most of my time in a Silverado for work, and don't find it any more comfortable.

Somebody would actually pay that much for a Tacoma? Good Lord!

X2....drive a chevy trailboss for work and its not a bit more comfy. Its not plush leather by any means, but seems fine to me. Everyone's different, if it don't work for ya, it dont work....

Got a 2004 Tacoma , 216K, 4 cyl. gets 20 mpg... got a 2023 Tacoma, 5K, 3.5 V6, gets 23...

I’ve had several Tacomas and all have had less than stellar seating. I now have a Frontier and would recommend them and their seats over a Tacoma. Plus you’ll save some money in the process, but that may not be a consideration here…