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Every Generation of the Toyota Tacoma

Every Generation of the Toyota Tacoma

The Toyota has been in production since 1995 and over that time there have been 4 generations of Toyota's midsize pickup. The Tacoma has seen many changes over those 4 generations and we wanted to highlight some of the updates the Tacoma has gone through during its production run. We love every generation of the Tacoma and have mods for each available on our site.

1st Gen Toyota Tacoma (1995-2004)

The first generation Toyota Tacoma was produced from 1995 to 2004 with facelifts coming in the 1998 and 2001 model years. The first gen Tacoma replaced the iconic Toyota Pickup in the United States and was aimed to compete in the midsize truck market. The truck was available with an I4 or V6 engine with both 4x2 and 4x4 options available.

2nd Gen Toyota Tacoma (2005-2015)

The second generation Tacoma arrived for the 2005 model year and stayed in production until 2015. This generation of the Tacoma grew in size and also introduced new trim options like the sportier X-Runner trim and the Baja focused TX Baja and TRD Pro Trims. The second gen Tacoma also received a facelift in 2012 that modernized the front of the truck.

3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma (2016-2023)

In 2016 the Tacoma received another overhaul with the introduction of the third generation. The third gen Tacoma was produced from 2016-2023 with a midlife refresh happening in 2020 which included the addition of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. 

4th Gen Toyota Tacoma (2024-Present)

The 4th Gen Tacoma was introduced in 2024 and is the latest generation of the Toyota Tacoma. This generation of Tacoma has been the biggest update to the truck since its introduction in 1995. The Tacoma dropped the 6 cylinder engine for a turbo inline 4 and a new 8 speed transmission. 

Final Thoughts

The Toyota Tacoma has been one of the most successful midsize pickup trucks of all time and a durable off-road and overloading platform.  Each generation of Tacoma is a capable off-roader but which is your favorite? Let us know in the comments and if you have a Toyota Tacoma you want to build out, make sure to stop by our online store and start your dream Tacoma build with us.

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