2024 Tacoma TRD Pro Teaser Confirms i-Force Max Hybrid Powertrain + Coil Spring Rear Suspension

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[Snkrjeff020]

So the teaser before was just for this teaser?

 

[Ranger#5?]

Teaser Tuesday!

 

[TheQuixotic1]

Teaser Tuesday!

4/4 4x4 Taco Teaser Tuesday!

 

[Ranger#5?]

i-Force Max Hybrid Powertrain
Teaser Tuesday!

 

[Fattirz in NC]

I’ll be honest, a hybrid midsize is what I’m hoping for, especially if offered in a crewcab/longbed configuration, which the Tacoma currently offers. If Ford doesn’t step it up, this Tacoma will probably be my next truck given they address the fairly long list of issues I have with the current Tacoma. It’s beyond me how It’s the number one truck in the segment???

 

[Snkrjeff020]

I’ll be honest, a hybrid midsize is what I’m hoping for, especially if offered in a crewcab/longbed configuration, which the Tacoma currently offers. If Ford doesn’t step it up, this Tacoma will probably be my next truck given they address all the issues I have with the current Tacoma.

Hopefully Toyota will figure out their supply chain issues.

 

[Chad]

Man a hybrid Taco really makes those abysmal mpgs of the GM twins look so much worse. Hopefully Ford has something similar in store.

 

[Fattirz in NC]

Hopefully Toyota will figure out their supply chain issues.

Yeah I do know Toyota is having supply chain issue, but honestly Ford isn’t that much better off. What really has me concerned with the 6G Ranger is the fact it will be rolling down the same line as the Bronco whose production is already strained. I’m driving a 21+ year old F-150 and definitely don’t want to wait a year or two before I take delivery.

 

[Snkrjeff020]

I just think the Bronco issue was doomed from the start and was probably never really recoverable.

You have to remember, the release was so highly anticipated, given that there hasn't been a Bronco in 50 years, and it released right when everyone was just sitting at home, stock piling money. And when the pandemic happened, they just couldn't build them, and they are still playing catch-up today.

Don't get me wrong, I think there will be hype around the new Ranger, but we will be in a different time and a different economy. And outside this community, I am not sure we will see Pandemic-Bronco level demand.

Also for the past couple months, current gen Ranger production has pretty much halted. I think Ford is just using that and the time between Ranger production to push out all remaining Bronco orders and then have both start up on even footing. Of course, I'm no manufacturing operations expert so very possible it could be another shit show. But I am hopeful Ford isn't crazy enough to botch 2 launches in a row.

 

[WiDirtFishing]

I hope Ford comes out swinging… i really wanted a PHEV but don’t want to wait till 2025 or beyond. Judging by the Taco forum the new Tacoma addresses a lot of the issues of the previous gen.
Even a Toyota 2.4 hybrid puts it very close in power to the 2.7 ecoboost (depending how its tuned).
it will be interesting to see how this plays out but the GMC Canyon looks less appetizing after this teaser and thewith the MPGs released.

 

[Scooter]

"But I am hopeful Ford isn't crazy enough to botch 2 launches in a row. "

This may be part of the reason why Ford is waiting to produce the Ranger in NA. The World's a different place and who knows if the supply chain will run smoothly. Ford's has had many warranty issues, especially with the Lincoln brand. Hopefully getting back to " Quality is Job One "

The Taco is going to steal all Ford's 3 years of Hype.

 

[Ranger#5?]

"But I am hopeful Ford isn't crazy enough to botch 2 launches in a row. "

This may be part of the reason why Ford is waiting to produce the Ranger in NA. The World's a different place and who knows if the supply chain will run smoothly. Ford's has had many warranty issues, especially with the Lincoln brand. Hopefully getting back to " Quality is Job One "

The Taco is going to steal all Ford's 3 years of Hype.

Taco won't steal anything. Already segment leader with 250k annual sales on stale platform. Ranger 5G average US sales were approximately 100k annual from 2019 until Ford confirmed that 6G would replace it and sales dropped starting with 2022 MY. New Ranger has nowhere to go but up. Targets would be Ridgeline ~35k annual, Frontier ~60k last year IIRC. Those should be easy Ranger 1st year beats on brand loyalty and pent up demand for the new model alone.

Once test reviews are out and digested on GM twins, Ranger and Taco and maybe an initial quality report drops, things might shuffle a bit but trends emerge.

Other players? I still don't expect mass production on schedule for Cybertruck and Mitsubishi just announced they are back in this market. Maybe a surprise return of production Dakota too, but looking for continued dominance by Toyota by existing margins. Of course I could be wrong.

 

[carmigo]

4/4 4x4 Taco Teaser Tuesday!

 

[johndeerefarmer]

"But I am hopeful Ford isn't crazy enough to botch 2 launches in a row. "

This may be part of the reason why Ford is waiting to produce the Ranger in NA. The World's a different place and who knows if the supply chain will run smoothly. Ford's has had many warranty issues, especially with the Lincoln brand. Hopefully getting back to " Quality is Job One "

The Taco is going to steal all Ford's 3 years of Hype.

Since Ford screwed me on my Bronco order (two price increases and then cancelling my order) I will consider another brand for the first time in over 40 years. Toyota has always had quality off road vehicles so I will take a hard look at the Taco. Haven't counted out a new Ranger but adding a Taco to the competition.

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