I test drove a 2024 Tacoma TRD Off Road today. I wanted to determine if the non Hybrid is sufficient. I was very pleased with the power and performance. Drove I-25 to 470 and back to the dealership. More power is always better, but the non Hybrid is very capable and less things to go wrong or rather simpler. The storage under the back seat is small, but more than what the pictures made it look like. You could fit recovery gear, first aid kit and a small tool bag I think.
Bonni enjoyed riding in it as well which was a requirement since she won't ride in the Z4.
The only downsides to me where the strap that holds the rear seat up while working with the storage and the spare tire is a temporary one which won't work for off road in my view. Discussion on line says you can't fit a larger spare without making some modifications like. On the strap for the seat. It is a snap which pulls on the back material and I can see ripping if used often. I Doubt I would use the strap so that isn't a concern for me, just the spare tire
Bonni enjoyed riding in it as well which was a requirement since she won't ride in the Z4.
The only downsides to me where the strap that holds the rear seat up while working with the storage and the spare tire is a temporary one which won't work for off road in my view. Discussion on line says you can't fit a larger spare without making some modifications like. On the strap for the seat. It is a snap which pulls on the back material and I can see ripping if used often. I Doubt I would use the strap so that isn't a concern for me, just the spare tire