Toyota’s Alabama plant has reached a significant milestone, producing its 10 millionth engine. The facility, which began operations in 2003, has been a key player in Toyota’s North American operations, producing a variety of engines for popular models. The 10 millionth engine, a 2.4 liter turbocharged inline-four, will power a hybrid truck.
This achievement underscores the plant’s importance in meeting the growing demand for efficient and powerful engines. The Alabama plant has been instrumental in supporting Toyota’s success in the North American market. Since its inception, the plant has produced a wide range of engines, including V8s, V6s, and inline fours.
These engines have powered popular models such as the Camry, Venza, Highlander, Sienna, and RAV4. The production of the 10 millionth engine is a testament to the plant’s efficiency and productivity. It also highlights Toyota’s commitment to innovation and sustainability. The 2.4-liter turbocharged inline-four engine is a prime example of this commitment, as it offers both power and fuel efficiency.
As Toyota continues to expand its operations in North America, the Alabama plant is poised to play an even more important role. The plant’s ability to produce a variety of engines ensures that Toyota can meet the needs of its customers and stay ahead of the competition.
The Toyota Tacoma, a midsize pickup truck, offers a range of engine options to cater to different driving needs and preferences.
From the base 228 horsepower four cylinder engine to the powerful 437 horsepower i-FORCE MAX hybrid, there’s a Tacoma to suit every driver. The Tacoma is also available with a manual transmission, making it one of the few new trucks on the market with this option.
The LS 500 remains the most powerful application of the V35A-FTS, with Lexus quoting 416 horses and 442 pound-feet (600 Nm) of twist. However, do remember that a hybridized version dubbed i-FORCE MAX also exists. That one makes 437 horses and 583 pound-feet (790 Nm), besting the Ford Motor Company’s PowerBoost. In the F-150, said twin-turbo V6 hybrid setup is rated at 430 hp and 570 lb-ft (773 Nm).
Moving on to the four-cylinder Taco, the midsizer is available in four distinct flavors: 228, 270, 278, and 326 horsepower. The least powerful engine is exclusive to the automatic-equipped SR grade, with peak torque rated at 243 pound-feet (330 Nm).
Stepping up to the SR, TRD Sport, and TRD Off-Road with the manual transmission will get you 310 pound-feet (420 Nm). Then there’s the SR5 and higher trims with the automatic, boasting 317 pound-feet (430 Nm). The crème de la crème is the i-FORCE MAX, which is the standard engine for the TRD Pro and Trailhunter off-road grades.
It develops up to 465 pound feet (630 Nm), with part of said peak torque attributed to the 48-horse electric motor integrated into the eight-speed automatic transmission. Based on Toyota’s Global Architecture F platform, the 2024 and newer Taco delivers up to 24 miles to the gallon (9.8 liters per 100 kilometers) on the combined test cycle if equipped with the 2.4L i-FORCE MAX.
Without hybrid assistance, that would be up to 23 miles per gallon (10.2 liters per 100 kilometers) with rear wheel drive. Trucks optioned with the hybrid setup are four-wheel drive by default. As for the least efficient Taco in production today, the manual is estimated at 20 mpg (11.8 l/100 km).
All things considered, that’s not bad for America’s only new truck with a stick shift. There were two until recently, but Jeep for some reason or another dropped the manual from the Gladiator for 2025.
