Here is a long-term review of the 2024 Toyota Tacoma SR5 XtraCab 4×4. This is a new two-door Tacoma that you can still buy, yet many people don’t even know it exists. Our friend, James, tells us what it’s like to live with this Tacoma after two years and nearly 13,000 miles of ownership. Let’s dig!
This is an all-new generation of Tacoma that arrives as a 2024 model. James was one of the first to order this new 2-door XtraCab model. He wanted it to have all the comfort features and 4×4. He wanted Toyota’s smallest pickup, yet this ExtraCab version is as long and wide as a four-door Tacoma.
This Tacoma is powered by a 2.4-liter I4 turbocharged engine rated at 278 hp and 317 lb-ft of torque. The engine is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. It has a 4WD transfer case with 4LO setting. James says he enjoys the power and torque it provides. It’s great for driving in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. They have no problems with this powertrain.
The exterior color of this truck is called Supersonic Red. It stands out in the crowd. James went for the OEM+ modification. They only added parts that are offered on other production Tacoma trucks or their Toyota accessories. The ride height of this truck is completely stock. He added TRD Pro wheels and Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac RT all-terrain tires. These TRD Pro wheels have a different offset. The tires stick a little more. That’s why James needed to add special wide TRD Pro mud flaps and an aftermarket RCI side step. Together they protect the body from most stone chips.
About two years ago the price of this truck was around $44,000. This includes the Cold Weather Package. This configuration still costs around $44,500 today for a 2026 model.
Please join James and me in the video below for a detailed tour and test drive.
