 I just bought a 2018 TRD Sport.  The transmission is much better than the 16 I used to own.  I love Tacomas but abandoned them when the 16 model just didnt live up to its previous reputation.  Bought a Frontier, which was a good truck but smaller and less fuel efficient.  After speaking to other new 2018 owners I decided to take another chance.  Bought with the technology pkg. and a few cosmetic extras like step bars, all weather pkg., etc.  Right now it has 350 miles on it.  The first fill up at 185 miles averaged 23.5 mpg with combination highway and city driving.  The Inferno color looks great with the tinted windows all around. The ride is very comfortable.  The one complaint is getting in and getting out.  I am over 6 ft tall so it is a little awkward and I wish the steering wheel had more vertical adjustment to it but overall I am very satisfied.  Hope is stays that way.