Toyota is a trusted name in the automobile industry, and the Toyota diesel trucks are one of the most popular ranges of vehicles under the brand. There are various models to choose from, and users enjoy their designs and features. Toyota Tacoma and Tundra are the most popular Toyota diesel truck models known for their performance. Let’s take a look at the features, variants, and pricing of these Toyota diesel truck models.

Toyota Tacoma
The starting price of the 2024 Tacoma is $31,500, and the pricing will change depending on the model and trim. 

Toyota Tacoma has many different models with several trims that have additional features and technology. There can be an easy comparison between all the available models, such as the SR5, Limited, TRD Off-Road, SR, TRD PreRunner, TRD Sport, TRD Pro, and Trailhunter.

Some of the key features of Toyota Tacoma truck include –

Multi-link rear suspension with coil springs
Coil springs are responsible for keeping the driving experience easy and comfortable. They help enhance the traction and deliver maximum suspension articulation. This is useful in maneuvering through various rough terrains without any hassles.

Adaptive Variable Suspension or AVS
This is a technology that helps in adjusting the compression based on the changing road conditions. There are front and rear shock absorbers that have a built-in actuator to help in optimizing the damping force. This is helpful in keeping the ride smooth on dirt or asphalt roads.

Premium LED headlights
The dynamic sequential turn signals and the Daytime Running Lights have an optimized beam pattern. When this pattern is combined with Tacoma TRD Pro and Tacoma Trailhunter’s LED light bar, it helps provide maximum visibility on the road.

High-clearance front bumper
This high-clearance front bumper feature helps better approach angles. It is excellent for off-road capabilities, especially in challenging terrains.

Toyota Tundra
This is another Toyota truck that is a full-size, light-duty pickup truck that uses diesel to run. The starting price of this truck is $39,965. It comes with a twin turbo engine and great towing power, which makes it a powerful vehicle. Here are some of the key features of Toyota Tundra that make it a favorable choice for many customers.

Towing capacity
The max towing capacity of the truck is 12,00lbs. It is a decent-sized towing capacity for anyone looking for a weekend adventure with their trailer outside the city. Any smaller vehicles can also be towed easily with the pickup, making transport more convenient.

10-speed automatic transmission
These many gears give the driver the flexibility of more control and torque. This can be helpful in easily maneuvering through muddy or mucky terrain even straight highways.

There are additional features for the safety of the passengers, which include various technological features, such as –

Pre-collision system with pedestrian detection
This is designed to help the driver detect any vehicles, pedestrians, or cyclists in close vicinity and who could be at risk of collision with the vehicle. If the driver is unable to react at the right time, the system takes over to provide automatic emergency braking.

Lane department alert with steering assist
The feature is activated when the vehicle is at the speed of 32 mph or more and is noticed to move to the other side of the white/yellow markings. When this happens, the system gives an audio and visual lane departure warning that alerts the driver to keep the vehicle straight and inside the lane. This technology also helps provide a gentle correction with the steering.

Road Sign Assist
There is a multi-information display that helps in recognizing Road Sign Assist, which can include various signs like speed limits, stop signs, do not enter, and yield signs. This ensures the driver is aware of these safety signs even if they miss reading them on the road.

Automatic high beams
When the speed of the truck is more than 21 mph, the automatic high beam system works on toggling the high and low beams accordingly to provide maximum visibility to the driver.

Utility features of Toyota trucks
Some of the standard key utility features that come with most Toyota pickup trucks include –

Ultra durable composite bed
This is specifically for the Tundra model, where the aluminum bed is composed of an ultra-durable sheet molded composite surface.

Tailgate release bump switch
These switches make it easier for the driver to load the bed with luggage or other cargo. The driver simply has to bump the left tailgate, and the bed opens up for easy access.

2400-watt power supply
This is a Tacoma utility feature which has a 2400W onboard AC inverter which is standard in all hybrid Tacoma models. This sends power to both the bed and inside the cabin.

Bed utility
This is available in 5 ft. or 6 ft. configurations depending on the trim that is selected by the customer. There are other onboard features like the air compressor, exterior LED scene lighting, and the power supply, as mentioned above.

Prewired auxiliary switches
In this feature, available in Toyota Tacoma models, there is a toggle switch that is integrated into the dashboard. This provides a platform to install Genuine Toyota Accessories into the vehicle.