Going from full size to 2024 Tacoma?

[Paco877]

Everyone here is mentioning better fuel economy in the Tacoma. I thought the initial reports were mpgs weren’t great? I was getting 20mpg in a 2022 F150 5.0. The Tacoma can’t be that much better, is it?

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[Goriders]

Everyone here is mentioning better fuel economy in the Tacoma. I thought the initial reports were mpgs weren’t great? I was getting 20mpg in a 2022 F150 5.0. The Tacoma can’t be that much better, is it?
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from all of the driving I have done I’d say it’s about 10% better. Quite a bit better in the city. Not a whole lot better on the highway.

The turbo eats a lot of gas when it kicks on. It’s a truck though. So probably not the primary goal.

 

[hogshooter]

I went from 2.5 gen Tundra to 4th gen Tacoma. I looked at the 3rd gen Tundras, but didn't like them and their engine problems had me reconsidering. I'd been thinking about down sizing anyway. I need a truck, but I'm not towing or hauling that much anymore and the most I ever put in the bed is 4 or 5 sheets of plywood, and that's only once or twice a year. The Tacoma feels almost as spacious as my old Tundra except for the back seat, and it rides a lot nicer too.

 

[Miqie]

As far as drivability, I don't consider the 2024 Tacoma, small. My full size truck at work actually has better visibility than this truck.

 

[AirForce24]

Traded in my 2022 Ram Longhorn for the 24 Tacoma. I don’t haul or pull anything and most of the time it is just me in the truck. We did use it to drive to my daughters soccer games and threw a couple chairs in the back and that is about it. The cabin room was nice, but didn’t need it. I still sit high and have great visibility as the Ram. I am 100% happy with the Tacoma, and since all but one of my 7 kids are out of the house the midsize fits right. If you still have kids and need room stay with it, if you are in doubt stay with it, but if unsure test drive the Tacoma and see how it fits. Good luck.

 

[Ron]

I've had my Limited Hybrid for a week since i traded in the Ram 3500 Longhorn.

Absolutely no regrets!

Interior storage is obviously less but i don't feel cramped at all. Seat is very comfortable.

Driving is a lot more fun and more comfortable.

I haven't towed or hauled anything heavy yet - but thats not my primary use.

 

[dirtypixeladv]

If you can afford it, rent a small truck 1-2 days during a time where you can drive it on a very routine day and/or a day where you may be enjoying one of your favorite outdoor hobbies.

I traded my '20 Sierra 1500 Duramax for a '24 Taco SR5 after fighting engine gremlins for years. The GMC dealership gave me a small rental for 3 months while I waited on repairs. I realized the small truck was much more fun to drive and easier to live with for 95% of my driving. The Sierra was great for mindless packing, but the Taco does just as well with a little more thoughtful loading (in my case, a dog and/or 2 dirt bikes).

 

[TacoFreak]

My Tundra is a great truck and just what you want when there is heavy work to do. I traded my 2nd gen Taco for a Tundra because of heavy hauling and towing I did at that time. It has been flawless, comfortable and capable for 13 years.

Now I don't need the gas cost, or trying to shove it into tight spaces because my heavy hauling/towing days are done. So now I can get a Tacoma that for me is the perfect size, even after many years of roaming the wide open spaces of a modern 1/2 ton. A Tacoma is exactly what I want - big enough to do the job, it fits down trails , its fun to drive, and fits everywhere in a city that an suv does.

I also like the idea of renting one if you can and seeing just how much different it is for you. When I did my first drive in a 2024 it felt like it was small. But soon I realized that it fits you just right with a nice tight road feel. Kind of a sports car trapped in a truck body.

 

[Deleted User 1813921]

My Tundra is a great truck and just what you want when there is heavy work to do. I traded my 2nd gen Taco for a Tundra because of heavy hauling and towing I did at that time. It has been flawless, comfortable and capable for 13 years.

Now I don't need the gas cost, or trying to shove it into tight spaces because my heavy hauling/towing days are done. So now I can get a Tacoma that for me is the perfect size, even after many years of roaming the wide open spaces of a modern 1/2 ton. A Tacoma is exactly what I want - big enough to do the job, it fits down trails , its fun to drive, and fits everywhere in a city that an suv does.

I also like the idea of renting one if you can and seeing just how much different it is for you. When I did my first drive in a 2024 it felt like it was small. But soon I realized that it fits you just right with a nice tight road feel. Kind of a sports car trapped in a truck body.

Excited to see someone in the future build a GMC cyclone like sport truck out a a 2WD 24 Tacoma with bigger turbo All tricked out.

 

[TacoFreak]

How about a 2x4 Pro in an access cab?

 

[rybern]

Everyone here is mentioning better fuel economy in the Tacoma. I thought the initial reports were mpgs weren’t great? I was getting 20mpg in a 2022 F150 5.0. The Tacoma can’t be that much better, is it?

In stock form, the new Taco does pretty good. I was getting 21.7 to 22.3 mpg from my stock '25 TRD OR non-hybrid, but then went up to 265/70r18's which added 9lbs per corner.

 

[DENNISD]

I regret to change my truck from F-150 to 2024 Tacoma.

I am driving 2024 Tacoma 4 months now, still I regret deeply, it's small. Much small.

I cannot return Tacoma for refund, or I cannot sell it because a big loss.

Stay with Full size truck. I regret.

Just speaking out of curiosity—did you not test drive the Tacoma before pulling the trigger? I'm a 5'10", 145-pound guy, and the Tacoma fits me just fine. I also own a 1981 Corvette, which suits me well too. That said, if I were a bigger person, I’d probably steer clear of mid-sized or smaller vehicles—and my '81 Vette—for obvious comfort reasons.


So, was your regret about the Tacoma based on not fitting in it well, or was it more about its hauling limitations? If it’s a size/comfort issue, I’m honestly a bit confused about why you went through with the purchase in the first place.

 

[Gearman]

I personally would never replace my big truck..... The tacoma is a great daily driver, but will not replace my F350 for real tasks. I have 5 trailer only 2 of which the little truck could tow safely.

trading a mazda cx30 to get into the Tacoma, the interior storage was a huge shock for how little there is in the Tacoma. But with a bed cover then you have tons of storage.

Regarding fuel ecconomy...... I was hoping for 24 MPG.... Getting 18 MPG.
F350 gets 13, our Yukon with 6.2L gets 20.5
I would bet the F150 gets better than a Tacoma as well. But this is not the only reason to stay or go with another vehicle.


You must weight all the pros and cons and decide what will work for you. I do enjoy driving the Tacoma everyday, it is a nice little truck.

 

[CrispyTacoLover]

Just speaking out of curiosity—did you not test drive the Tacoma before pulling the trigger? I'm a 5'10", 145-pound guy, and the Tacoma fits me just fine. I also own a 1981 Corvette, which suits me well too. That said, if I were a bigger person, I’d probably steer clear of mid-sized or smaller vehicles—and my '81 Vette—for obvious comfort reasons.


So, was your regret about the Tacoma based on not fitting in it well, or was it more about its hauling limitations? If it’s a size/comfort issue, I’m honestly a bit confused about why you went through with the purchase in the first place.

That was July of last year.

 

[ThatOneNiko]

In my perspective. I have driven all sorts of trucks from older chevy 2500, modern F150, Rangers, GMC Canyon, Ram 1500 Limited for work or such. My Taco is my first truck for ownership and it is perfect size for me for my needs. I do lightweight hauling, and it is my daily (I got my job after purchase), so the fuel efficacy is nice for me since it is 40 miles a day for work. I did have a 2020 Silverado WT (purchased after my Taco) with the extended bed and I liked driving it but it became unusable for needs so I sold it.

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