Mark Glover’s AutoGlo car reviews can be seen here and in the Cruisin’ News, "Oregon, Nevada and California's classic auto news & marketplace."
Sacramento, California -- I've always liked Toyota's Tacoma pickup -- practical size, nicely equipped, peppy powertrains.
What's not to like?
When Tacoma underwent major upgrades for 2024, I found even more reasons to be pleased with the pickup.
The hybrid system -- anchored by a 2.4-liter turbo-4 -- is a responsive chore-doer, with the fuel mileage bonus coming in at 22 miles per gallon in the city and 24 mpg on the highway.
No, it's not a monster-size vehicle, but that's just the point. Take your 80-grand to the big truck lot for that. The bottom line on the tester was a somewhat hefty $67,125, but it was so loaded with features that I did not blink at the price.
That included optional equipment sure to please pickup devotees: a towing technology package with wireless camera system, a rear differential skid plate and a spray-on bed liner with mini tie-downs. Standard equipment included a moonroof, a stabilizer disconnect mechanism and a 10-speaker JBL audio system.
Another civilized pickup. My Kentucky farmer grandfather would not believe it.
As pickup technology and equipment continue to expand at a nuclear-fission pace, I can hardly believe it myself.
Alas, the best part is enjoying the ride. The current-generation Tacoma checks all the boxes in that department.
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