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Toyota Tacoma generations by year

Toyota Tacoma generations covered here: 2nd generation Tacoma (2005-2015 MY); 3rd generation Tacoma (2016-2023 MY); 4th generation Tacoma (2024 MY-). The table gives the first and last dates by market, and each generation lists its codes, facelifts, how to tell it apart and the sources.

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Years by market

Generation AustraliaUnited StatesEurope and the UKSouth AfricaThailand
2nd generation Tacoma (2005-2015 MY) Not sold2005 MY to 2015 MYNot soldNot soldNot sold
3rd generation Tacoma (2016-2023 MY) Not sold2016 MY to 2023 MYNot soldNot soldNot sold
4th generation Tacoma (2024 MY-) Not sold2024 MY to todayNot soldNot soldNot sold

"Not confirmed" means we found no source we could open for that date; "Not sold" means the generation was not offered there. Dates are first and last sale or production as the sources give them.

2nd generation Tacoma (2005-2015 MY)

Codes: N220, N240, N250, N260, N270.

How to tell it apart: Only Tacoma generation offered as a two-door Regular Cab alongside Access and Double Cab; 2012-2015 cars have the restyled hood and grille.

  • 2009 MY minor update (2009 MY): Revised grille on some models, LED tail-lamps (Wikipedia).
  • 2012 MY refresh (2012 MY): Restyled front bumper, headlights, grille and hood; new interior (Wikipedia).

Our files for this generation: Toyota Tacoma 2nd gen.

Market notes and sources
  • Australia: Wikipedia: most markets receive the Hilux instead.
  • United States: Wikipedia: unveiled Chicago 4 Feb 2004; production Aug 2004 - Aug 2015. Regular, Access and Double Cab (short and long bed).
  • Europe and the UK: Hilux sold instead.
  • South Africa: Hilux sold instead.
  • Thailand: Hilux sold instead.

Not confirmed: 2nd gen dates rest mainly on Wikipedia; the Toyota 2016 release only confirms the changeover..

  1. Wikipedia, Toyota Tacoma: debut, launch, production, facelifts, cabs, markets
  2. Toyota USA, All-New 2016 Tacoma, 17 Aug 2015: all-new model for 2016 (end of 2nd gen after 2015 MY); 2016 cabs Access and Double only

3rd generation Tacoma (2016-2023 MY)

Codes: N300 (and N240/N260/N310/N320/N330 per Wikipedia).

How to tell it apart: Hexagonal-grille Tacoma with Access or Double Cab only; 2020-2023 trucks have the revised grade-specific grilles and LED lamp options.

  • 2020 MY refresh (Shown Chicago, Toyota release 7 Feb 2019): New grille on nearly all grades, new wheels, darker or chrome tail-lamp inserts by grade, LED headlights on Limited (optional others), sequential LED headlamps on TRD Pro.

Our files for this generation: Toyota Tacoma 3rd gen (N300).

Market notes and sources
  • United States: Toyota USA release 17 Aug 2015; Wikipedia: US sales began 10 Sep 2015. Access Cab and Double Cab only.

Not confirmed: Exact 10 Sep 2015 on-sale day (Wikipedia; Toyota SEMA release cited in search says September)..

  1. Toyota USA, All-New 2016 Tacoma, 17 Aug 2015: 2016 MY, cab styles
  2. Toyota USA, 2020 Tacoma upgrades, 7 Feb 2019: 2020 MY visible changes
  3. Toyota USA, All-New 2024 Tacoma, 28 Nov 2023: redesigned for 2024 MY (end of 3rd gen after 2023 MY)
  4. Wikipedia, Toyota Tacoma: Jan 2015 NAIAS debut, 10 Sep 2015 on sale, production 2015-2023

4th generation Tacoma (2024 MY-)

Codes: N400.

How to tell it apart: TNGA-F platform shared with Tundra; the two-door XtraCab has no rear seat or rear doors.

Our files: none for this generation yet. Ask us if you need one.

Market notes and sources
  • United States: XtraCab (2-door, 2 seats) and Double Cab.
  1. Toyota USA, 28 Nov 2023: dealer timing, cabs, TNGA-F
  2. Wikipedia, Toyota Tacoma: N400 code, 19 May 2023 reveal

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