New Forum Member: Mark

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.

TrdMarkey

New member

Yesterday at 6:28 PM

Hey folks,

I'm Mark. I've been browsing through the forum for a couple of days now and I must say, that I'm loving all the tips and chatter. You guys are a solid crew.

I snagged a 2024 Tacoma TRD Pro late last year, to haul stuff for some home reno projects I'm tackling. Wanted a midsize truck with 4WD, a stick shift, and no extra bells and whistles—just the basics. The straightforward setup is right up my alley, and I got super lucky finding one just 10 minutes away in Lakewood Ranch after a quick search online.

Already put about 7,000 miles on her, including a fun road trip from Bradenton, FL, to Charlotte, NC, and back, plus zipping around for my projects. I'm looking at making a couple of changes to my truck for some light off-roading on the Florida Trails. Would be posting them all on the forum when I'm getting them set up.

Thanks for checking this out.

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