The 2-door, two-seat pickup truck is nearly useless in 2024, however that does not imply truck builders will not make the odd try to court docket consumers who’re extra involved in carrying cargo than folks. The 2024 Toyota Tacoma XtraCab is one such bundle. It is a two-door truck, however you would be forgiven for not noticing, contemplating how lengthy the cab is. I spent a while with this XtraCab a pair weeks again to see if I might wrap my head across the level of getting all that inside house if there is no again seat. Listed here are 5 cool issues I discovered in my time with the truck.
Please notice: It is a prototype truck. There are quite a few situations the place ungrained, pre-production plastics had been utilized in its inside. This isn’t consultant of what you will see at a vendor.
1 – A lot storage
There’s plenty of it, and a few of it’s even secured, so in case you’re a hunter or commonly have one other want to move a firearm, that is a pleasant bonus. The locking cupboard alongside the again of the cab presents loads of room for longer gadgets, but it surely’s considerably restricted in depth, as you’ll be able to see within the above proper picture.
2 – The folding seat
To make it simpler to entry all that storage and make room for bigger gadgets that want to remain dry, Toyota gave the XtraCab a fold-flat passenger seat. One yank on this and growth, you get a flat load floor, quick access to the rear and tie-downs for bigger objects.
3 – The middle console
There’s lots happening right here, and all of it’s fairly cool. The Tacoma’s obtainable wi-fi system charging cradle is properly angled and has helpful aid factors to safe your cellphone in place whilst you’re on the go, plus a grippy storage space subsequent to it with plugs for many who aren’t on the wi-fi bandwagon (if you do not have the wi-fi charger, you mainly get two pads just like the one on the correct). The drive mode toggle and 4WD selector are each in simple attain, and you may see the swap blanks right here for options not included on this SR5 mannequin. It appears to be like good and does the job properly. What extra are you able to ask for from a truck?
4 – The doorways
As I found throughout my time with our 2023 Sienna, Toyota actually loves an inside cubby. That development continues right here. Just like the van, the Taco is sporting drink and varied storage aplenty. These doorways are completely nuts. Tiers on tiers of cubbies (and piles of pre-production plastic, however keep in mind, this isn’t a showroom truck).
5 – The important thing fob
When the Tacoma was first dropped off, it took me a couple of minutes to comprehend that the little credit-card-sized gadget within the wi-fi cradle was actually the important thing fob. It is cool, for positive, however I am torn on its practicality. Whereas it is actually helpful for many who can reap the benefits of the “set and forget” nature of completely stashing the important thing away in a pockets or purse till the day it is time to commerce in your automotive, this can be a no-brainer. Then again, in case you stay in a multi-car, multi-driver home, the logistics of swapping keys commonly might render this method much less sensible. One other upside: Accessing the battery requires no instruments; you can swap it out at any comfort retailer in seconds in case your fob kicks the bucket.
