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The 2024 Toyota Tacoma Offers Way More Trim Levels And Configurations Than Colorado And Canyon

First breaking cover in May of the 2023 calendar year, the 2024 Toyota Tacoma introduces the latest fourth generation for the popular midsize pickup. Notably, the new Tacoma stands out from its rivals with a much greater range of trim levels and configurations, offering more choice than what’s available from the Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon. Now, we’re taking a closer look at just how broad the 2024 Tacoma lineup really is, with a comparison to the third-generation Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon, as well as the latest Ford Ranger.

The 2024 Toyota Tacoma.

The 2024 Toyota Tacoma is available in eight trims:

  • SR
  • SR5
  • TRD PreRunner
  • TRD Sport
  • TRD Off-Road
  • Limited
  • Trailhunter
  • TRD Pro

In addition to all these different trim levels, buyers can also choose between three different body styles, including XtraCab, Double Cab with a five-foot bed, and Double Cab with a six-foot bed. The XtraCab is designed for two passengers, while Double Cab configurations provide room for up to five passengers. It should also be noted that variants equipped with the i-Force MAX hybrid powertrain are only available with the Double Cab / five-foot bed body configuration.

By comparison, the 2024 Chevy Colorado is available in six trims (when counting the ZR2 Bison Edition as a trim level and not package), while the 2024 GMC Canyon is in available in five trims (when counting the AT4X AEV edition as a trim level and not a package):

Chevy Colorado:

  • WT
  • Trail Boss
  • LT
  • Z71
  • ZR2
  • ZR2 Bison Edition

GMC Canyon:

  • Elevation
  • AT4
  • Denali
  • AT4X
  • AEV Edition

Both GM trucks only offer a single Crew Cab body style with a short bed, which limits customization.

On top of trim variety, the Tacoma also offers two powertrain options – a standard turbocharged 2.4L four-cylinder engine (with different power outputs depending on trim) and the turbocharged i-Force MAX 2.4L hybrid engine. The hybrid system delivers a significant boost in performance with 326 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque, besting the 310 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque produced by the TurboMax 2.7L I4 L3B cradled by the GM pickups.

Check out the full trim and configuration lineup, including that of the Ford Ranger, right here:

2024 Toyota Tacoma vs 2024 Chevy Colorado vs 2024 GMC Canyon vs 2024 Ford Ranger - Range
Tacoma Colorado1 Canyon1 Ranger1
SR XtraCab WT Elevation XL
SR Double Cab 5-Ft Bed Trail Boss AT4 XLT
SR5 XtraCab LT Denali Lariat
SR5 Double Cab 5-Ft Bed Z71 AT4X Raptor
SR5 Double Cab 6-Ft Bed ZR2 AT4X AEV Edition
TRD PreRunner XtraCab ZR2 Bison Edition
TRD Sport Double Cab 5-Ft Bed
TRD Sport Double Cab 6-Ft Bed
TRD Off-Road Double 5-Ft Bed
TRD Sport Double Cab 6-Ft Bed
TRD Off-Road Double Cab 6-Ft Bed
TRD Sport i-Force MAX
TRD Off-Road i-Force MAX
Limited Double Cab 5-Ft Bed
Limited i-Force MAX
Trailhunter i-Force MAX
TRD Pro i-Force MAX
  1. Offered in one body style – Crew Cab / Super Crew with 5-Ft Bed

Don’t forget to check out our previous coverage to compare pricing between these rival pickups.

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Jonathan is an automotive journalist based out of Southern California. He loves anything and everything on four wheels.

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Comments

  1. Toyota has to offer many more trim levels and configurations to keep their three North American plants that produce the Tacoma operating at efficient levels. GM eliminated their midsize extended cab during the second-generation redesign probably because their crew cab configuration was all that was needed to keep the Wentzville Assembly Plant operating at an efficient level. Why have the added fixed design and tooling costs and the added operational complexity of having an extended cab when you can run your only mid-size truck plant efficiently with only the crew cab configuration?

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    1. Isn’t that Mary (surrender-market-share) Barra’s mantra?

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      1. GM, Ford, and Chrysler offer their full-sized pickups with many more options, trim levels, and configurations than the Toyota Tundra has. Also, GM, Ford, and Chrysler have many plants assembling these vehicles, so they need many options, trim levels, and configurations to keep these plants operating at efficient levels. GM has always had one North American assembly plant for their small pickups. Originally it was the Moraine Assembly Plant in the former Frigidaire Plant, then the Shreveport Assembly Plant, and finally, the current Wentzville Assembly Plant.

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        1. Up until 2004, gm had at least two plants making small pickups.

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          1. You are correct the S-10 was produced at the Linden, Shreveport, Pontiac West, and Moraine assembly plants at various times during its two-generation model run.

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    2. Toyota is producing these exclusively in Mexico.

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      1. I got this off the internet, maybe it is not up to date:
        “Fourth Generation (2024 ): Currently, the Toyota Tacoma is made in Apaseo el Grande and Tijuana, Mexico. The sole Toyota factory in the USA still producing the Tacoma is located in San Antonio, Texas2.”
        San Antonio, Texas2 refers to the second assembly line at that plant.

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    3. Toyota will be able to actually get products to their dealers. GM struggles with production and logistics.

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  2. Both trucks look sharp.
    Kudos to ‘Yota for still offering that pedal on the left.
    Kudos to GM for building the Colorado / Canyon in the USA.

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  3. That front Air Dam on the Tacoma has its own trim levels.

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  4. That many styles and options for customers to buy what they want instead of buying what the manufacturer chooses to build? No wonder the Tacoma crushes the gm midsize twins in sales. BTW, I have yet to see either a ’24 Colorado or Canyon on the streets here NE MS and most dealers only have 1 to 3 or so in stock or in transit. One of the largest volume dealers in Columbus has no Canyons, but plenty of Sierra’s with rebates headed toward $10K on fullsize pickups, Chevy & GMC. MSRP right now on Colorado/Canyon. Fullsize are gm’s golden goose for profits. They don’t even want to built enough midsize to meet demand. Friend has been looking for one for months with no luck unless you want a loaded ZR2 type or something in the high $40K range.

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    1. Yes, I agree with you on the options and as far as seeing Colorado’s and canyons on the streets, they’re finally making their debut after almost 2 years. What a botched rollout and of course, all of the issues with these trucks and Toyota had a nice red carpet rollout for Tacoma. I hope GM learns from their mistakes and again gives what the customer wants and is willing to pay for.

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  5. Way more levels…I read two. Big deal.

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  6. They are also way overpriced a 2d 2wd cost 40k… you can get LT or WT 4×4 for that

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