Nonhybrid i-Force engine getting up to 30 mpg on highway in the Tacoma

JenningsESQ · May 1, 2024

Looks like if you drive it conservatively / hypermile, the nonhybrid i-Force engine can get up to 30mpg on highway.

See this owner's driving / trip report:
https://www.tacoma4g.com/forum/threads/got-30-4-mpg-on-my-2024-tacoma-non-hybrid.4132/

olefriend · May 1, 2024

That's good to see. Seeems the i-Force non-hybrid has gotten a pretty good reception from owners and journalists.

SInce the 6th gen 4runner should still weigh a few hundred pounds more than the new Tacoma, should we expect that it'll get a couple MPG less?

Sam4ers · May 1, 2024

Maybe between stock tires and driving conditions.

zachavm · May 2, 2024

olefriend said:
That's good to see. Seeems the i-Force non-hybrid has gotten a pretty good reception from owners and journalists.

SInce the 6th gen 4runner should still weigh a few hundred pounds more than the new Tacoma, should we expect that it'll get a couple MPG less?

Hard to say. It will still have better aerodynamics than a truck. I don't think it would be more than one MPG less.

TheBat · May 2, 2024

Tundra and Sequoia appear to be rated the same. YMMV

jnsplace · May 2, 2024

That's what I was thinking. Weight and aerodynamics tradeoff perhaps.

Jucame63 · May 25, 2024

JenningsESQ said:
Looks like if you drive it conservatively / hypermile, the nonhybrid i-Force engine can get up to 30mpg on highway.

See this owner's driving / trip report:
https://www.tacoma4g.com/forum/threads/got-30-4-mpg-on-my-2024-tacoma-non-hybrid.4132/

It looks to me he was driving on fumes. Look at the gas tank indicator on the right side of the screen cluster. The light is on and there is a very short white line on tank capacity indicator. Am I wrong?

Gastan · May 27, 2024

Jucame63 said:
It looks to me he was driving on fumes. Look at the gas tank indicator on the right side of the screen cluster. The light is on and there is a very short white line on tank capacity indicator. Am I wrong?

If it was, that shouldn’t have affected the MPG test though?

Jucame63 · May 27, 2024

Gastan said:
If it was, that shouldn’t have affected the MPG test though?

Maybe but I would think that less weight has an impact.
I have noticed that myself on my 5th gen 4runner
There are other aspects that affect mpg avg like road condition, wind direction, speed, weight, etc.
Hard to figure out.
Notice he said he was driving 90/100 mph and we know that there is a sweet spot speed wise where mpg gets affected negatively Whe driving at high speeds as stated.

Bronconomore · Jun 1, 2024

Jucame63 said:
It looks to me he was driving on fumes. Look at the gas tank indicator on the right side of the screen cluster. The light is on and there is a very short white line on tank capacity indicator. Am I wrong?

I never allow my gas to drop below 1/4 tank. Great way to damage your fuel pump allowing to suck fumes.

Jucame63 · Jun 1, 2024

Bronconomore said:
I never allow my gas to drop below 1/4 tank. Great way to damage your fuel pump allowing to suck fumes.

Yes! That should be the min.
I have read articles recomending to refill at 1/2 tank just as prevention with the incertaties we see today.
I am used to refill at 1/4 tank but sometimes I do it at 1/2 specially if out traveling out of town.

Bronconomore · Jun 1, 2024

Jucame63 said:
Yes! That should be the min.
I have read articles recomending to refill at 1/2 tank just as prevention with the incertaties we see today.
I am used to refill at 1/4 tank but sometimes I do it at 1/2 specially if out traveling out of town.

I do as well it is the rare time mine will see 1/4 .

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