Real world MPGs?

4th gen owners, what kind of gas mileage are you seeing so far?

 

There is a 5 page post where people tried to have this info posted. But like all things here it turned into a shit show of complaining.

I think the 4g forum has a good thread with actual responses. Maybe this one will follow suit!

 

I bet you are fun at parties.

 

I mean, I just looked through that thread. He’s not wrong!

 

Bitching about bitching at TW is just a recipe to derail the thread.

 

Me:
2024 tacoma mpg

ChatGPT
The 2024 Toyota Tacoma offers different mileage figures depending on the model and drivetrain. The gas engine version can achieve up to 21 mpg in the city, 26 mpg on the highway, and 23 mpg combined in the 4x2 specification. For the 4x4 models, the most efficient is the Limited trim, rated at 20 mpg in the city, 23 mpg on the highway, and 21 mpg combined. Additionally, the new Tacoma is rated as high as 25 mpg on the highway with the automatic transmission, achieving 19 mpg in the city and 21 mpg combined


Me:
what about the i force max bro?

ChatGPT
The 2024 Toyota Tacoma with the i-FORCE MAX powertrain, which is Toyota's hybrid setup, offers improved efficiency. While specific MPG (miles per gallon) figures for the i-FORCE MAX version weren't directly provided in the sources I accessed, Toyota's i-FORCE MAX is designed to enhance fuel efficiency without sacrificing power. In general, Toyota's i-FORCE MAX hybrid system combines a gasoline engine with an electric motor, providing a balance of power and improved fuel economy compared to traditional gasoline-only engines.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information on the i-FORCE MAX version of the 2024 Tacoma, including its mileage, it would be best to check directly with Toyota or a certified dealer. They will have the latest figures and can provide a comprehensive understanding of how the hybrid system impacts fuel efficiency and performance.

Me:
give me a guesstimate on what you think the i force max will get. note that it is the same motor as the base 2024 tacoma, but with the extra hybrid motor.

ChatGPT
Given the i-FORCE MAX system combines the same gasoline engine as the base 2024 Tacoma with an additional electric motor for hybrid capability, we can make an educated guess on its potential mileage improvement over the non-hybrid versions. Generally, hybrid systems can improve fuel efficiency by about 20-30% over their non-hybrid counterparts, depending on driving conditions, the efficiency of the hybrid system, and how the vehicle is driven.

If the base 2024 Tacoma achieves up to 21 mpg in the city, 26 mpg on the highway, and 23 mpg combined for the 4x2 models, and slightly less for the 4x4 models, adding the i-FORCE MAX hybrid system could potentially increase its efficiency to a range of:

• City Mileage: An increase of 20-30% could potentially bring city mileage to approximately 25-27 mpg.
• Highway Mileage: The improvement on the highway could be slightly less pronounced but might increase to around 28-34 mpg.
• Combined Mileage: Overall, the combined mileage could be in the range of 26-30 mpg.

These estimates are speculative and assume optimal conditions. The actual efficiency of the i-FORCE MAX in the 2024 Tacoma could vary based on the specific engineering of the hybrid system, the vehicle's aerodynamics, weight, and how the electric motor and gasoline engine interact in various driving scenarios. For the most accurate and official mileage figures, it would be best to refer to Toyota's announcements or data from reputable automotive testing organizations once they are available.

Me:
also to note, the hybrid max application is used to increase HP and torque, not MPG. do you still think that 20-30% is accurate?

ChatGPT
If the primary aim of the i-FORCE MAX hybrid system in the 2024 Tacoma is to increase horsepower and torque rather than to maximize fuel efficiency, the previously mentioned 20-30% improvement in MPG might be overly optimistic. Typically, hybrid systems designed to enhance performance focus on delivering additional power when needed, which can lead to moderate improvements in fuel efficiency, but not as much as systems optimized solely for improving MPG.

Given this focus, the fuel efficiency gains might be more modest, possibly in the range of 10-20% over the non-hybrid versions, depending on how the system is tuned and the driving conditions. This would suggest improvements that are noticeable but not as significant as one might expect from a hybrid system prioritized for fuel economy.

Therefore, if the base 2024 Tacoma achieves up to 21 mpg in the city, 26 mpg on the highway, and 23 mpg combined for the 4x2 models, with the i-FORCE MAX system focusing on performance, the potential mileage might look more like:

• City Mileage: Possibly improved to around 23-24 mpg.
• Highway Mileage: Could increase to approximately 28-30 mpg.
• Combined Mileage: Might be in the vicinity of 24-27 mpg.

These estimates are still speculative and reflect a balance between the added power and any incidental improvements in efficiency that come from using electric assist alongside the gasoline engine. The exact impact on fuel economy would depend on how Toyota has calibrated the system for performance versus efficiency and how drivers utilize the hybrid's capabilities in real-world conditions.​

 

LOL

Edit: Long way from taking over humans.

 

Its coming at a rapid pace (nothing is real in this video):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HK6y8DAPN_0

 

MPG thread derailed by AI...did not have that on my bingo card.

 

I know. I can tell. Unreal engine is the latest and greatest and I can still tell.
But, back to Tacomas.

 

I posted this in another thread but here’s a comparison C&D did with a 24 TRD Off-Road and a ZR2. On their particular trip the Tacoma got 19mpg while the Colorado got 14. The Tacoma had longer range despite the smaller tank. It also outperformed the Colorado despite having slightly worse numbers on paper.

https://www.caranddriver.com/review...ma-trd-off-road-2023-chevy-colorado-zr2-test/

 

Reading that review looks like a paid advertisement from Toyota haha.

 

Give it time. Skynet will be online soon.

 

That review starts off reading like a joke. You can pickup a full size for about the same price as a 4th gen Tacoma now. It is a horrible time to buy a new mid size.

 

"Make me a video of a 2024 Tacoma for $4k under MSRP."

 

Douchebag PlanoTurd reported he got 350 miles on his first tank in ECO mode.

He pumped 17.63 gallons into an 18 gallon tank on the refill.

See

 

I haven't put a lot of miles on my 2024 TRD Sport, 8 speed yet, but the gauge that shows my average mpg stays around the 16.9 mpg mark.

 

Sounds about right. Just like my 2014 V6 6-speed MT Taco.

 

I get better mpg than before but not as good as I use to get.

 

I just completed a 1500 trip (1400 miles of it highway) and my average for the entire trip was 21.7 MPG. I have a '24 SR 4x4, kept it in ECO mode, but did average 76 MPH. My '21 SR5 would average about 19 MPG, so bit of an improvement.\

*Edited for clarification:
And for reference, drove Pensacola, Fl. to Fayetteville, N.C. I-65, through Atlanta to I-85, then for return trip went I-95 South to Jacksonville then I-10 back to Pensacola. My Taco is a 6-speed manual.