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Fairly substantial price increase. I will admit a major draw of this small truck was the affordability. I think some trims are up as much as $2k. Wonder what kind of effect this will have on demand and the order banks.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (9 children)

Toyota already has a compact hybrid about to come out. 2024 Tacoma in early 2024 will get a Hybrid motor.

[–] TempleSquare 3 points 1 year ago (8 children)

Are they planning a compact pickup? The Tacoma really is more a midsize nowadays.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (6 children)

I don't think they are. But also, if you want a "compact truck" why not get a Minivan? You get the convenience of being able to choose between hauling 7 people, or a crap load of stuff all in a nice comfortable cab, and you get a free COVERED bed (fold all seats down, you can fit a ton of sheets of plywood easy)

[–] coyg 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

I don't know of any minivans that can get 40MPG. A bed is useful for loose material, things like gravel, dirt, or mulch. Not to mention, I am not sure if minivans can fit 4x8 sheets.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

The Toyota Sienna gets 36MPG and comes in an AWD option. And all of them are Hybrids. I do see where your coming from on the bed being good for loose materials.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Minivans definitely could fit 4x8 sheetgoods with the seats out but the complicating factor is the loss of removable seats. The Sedona (and I assume Carnival) will only let you collapse the 2nd row against the front seats (don't know if that's enough to get the 8' in) and the new Sienna's 2nd row doesn't fold or come out at all without disassembly.

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