For the first time ever, Toyota is offering a hybrid powertrain on select mid-size Tacomas.
The 2.4-liter i-Force Max hybrid powertrain is standard on the TRD Pro and Trailhunter trim packages and as an option for the Limited, TRD Off-Road and TRD Sport.
Power comes courtesy of a 2.4-liter engine with a 48-horsepower electric motor integrated into the eight8-speed transmission that kicks out 326 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque. A 2,400-watt AC power supply to both the cabin and the bed also comes standard.
Toyota said its goal when designing the new Tacoma was to build “a badass adventure machine.” Owners will likely agree that “the most torque in the mid-size truck segment” – and a 75% increase in torque over the previous generation V6 – is pretty badass.
Gas-powered models hit dealer lots late last year, and now, the i-Force Max Hybrid powertrain is ready to hit the streets – or the trails. To learn more about the gas-powered models, check out our coverage below:
Beyond the power and torque, owners will appreciate the hybrid Tacoma's EPA-estimated 24 mpg rating.
Toyota says the powertrain’s available 326-horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque is delivered almost instantaneously, kicking in at 1,700 rpm. The eight-speed automatic transmission features sequential shift mode and uphill/downhill shift logic to help the truck maintain gear selection longer during elevation changes without the need to downshift.
