ARB USA 4th Gen Tacoma Overland Build at SEMA

TRD JON · 2025-06-18T02:15:34+00:00

Now that the 4th Gen Tacoma is here, a lot of us are deciding between the i-FORCE turbo 4-cylinder and the i-FORCE MAX hybrid setup. Both use the same 2.4L engine, but the MAX adds an electric motor for a combined 326 hp and 465 lb-ft of torque. If you’ve driven both, how do they compare in real-world driving? Is the hybrid worth the extra cost and weight? Any noticeable difference in throttle response, towing, or MPG? I’m leaning toward the i-FORCE MAX for the torque alone — that number beats most full-size trucks. But I also want to know how it feels off-road and if the added complexity is worth it for long-term reliability. The normal i-FORCE still packs a solid punch, but for me personally the hybrid is were it’s at! Let’s hear from those who’ve driven both, especially in TRD Off-Road and TRD Pro trims.

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Nov 11, 2024

The ARB Build for the 4th Gen Tacoma was fully outfitted with all their premium gear, featuring ARB front and rear bumpers, winch, skid plates, BP-51 suspension, the new ARB Base Rack roof rack, recovery points, TRED boards, a rooftop tent, and their all-new camper shell. They also showcased a ton of their new Nacho lights at SEMA this year on all their builds. At first, I didn't really have an opinion but after seeing them in person, they are very nice little lights. With this setup, ARB offers an impressive lineup of parts to enhance the Tacoma’s off-road capability for the 2025 wheeling season.

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