Bold and the Beautiful March 17 Key Moments: Luna and Daphne Set Their Sights On New Men
Monday’s drama starts with Luna and Daphne making a play for the men they really want.
On Monday, March 17 episode of The Bold and the Beautiful, Luna and Daphne are a little boy-crazy. Both of them are setting their sights on new men in their lives. They feel confident about their very different futures. You’ll want to tune in to see the drama for yourself.
Mon Ami
The love bug caught Daphne (Murielle Hilaire). She told her best friend Steffy (Jaqueline MacInnes Wood) about her feelings for Carter (Lawrence Saint-Victor). Daphne has had many lovers around the world. Yet, she’s lovestruck by Carter and his good guy ways. She knew that he wasn’t the con man who stole Forrester Creations.
Meanwhile, Hope (Annika Noelle) wondered why Daphne caught Carter’s eye. She gets that the Parisian is alluring, charming, and beautiful. But why did she have to take her man? In another scene, Steffy asked Daphne why she decided to stay in Los Angeles. Daphne said that her confrontation with Hope changed her mind. She decided to stick around and fight for her man.
Goodbye, Mom!
Meanwhile, Luna (Lisa Yamada) feels starry-eyed about Will (Crew Morrow). She told her mom that she was not in a romantic relationship with Bill (Don Diamont). The two only bonded over their shared traumatic childhoods, even though Poppy (Romy Park) doesn’t believe her. Luna wants to date Bill’s son. She still feels hopeful that it could happen. Luna has also been feeling confident about her future lately. Finding out who her dad finally is made her see life differently.
Luna also wanted her mom to see her in a new light. She claimed that she was not the same person she was, and she hoped they would start anew. Luna asked her mom to take her back. However, Poppy no longer sees Luna as her daughter. She sees her as a cold-blooded murderer. Poppy assured Luna that no one would accept her. A creepy smile crept up on Poppy’s face as she said there was one person who could. Her sights are not just set on Will; they’re set on her grandmother, Sheila (Kimberlin Brown), too.
Dinner Plans Ruined
Let’s get back to Hope. She planned a nice evening with Carter. The couple hit a rough patch. Carter’s guilt and kiss with Daphne drove a wedge between them. But Hope still believed they could remain as FC’s power couple. She had no idea that Carter gave back the company to Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) and Eric (John McCook). This could forever change the course of their relationship. Luna and Daphne won’t be the only ones setting their sights on new men. Hope could steal Finn (Tanner Novlan) under Steffy’s nose since she can’t steal FC.
Long a staple—if not the very epicenter—of the mid-size pickup segment, the Tacoma recently underwent a complete, long-overdue makeover that brought new features, stronger off-road chops, and some advantages over competitors. The nonhybrid version covered here makes up to 278 horsepower from its turbocharged four-cylinder engine, while a hybrid Tacoma variant, reviewed separately, develops 326 horsepower. Available rear coil-spring suspension smooths out bumps on road or trail, while a much-improved seating position offers the driver additional comfort as well as a better view of what’s ahead. The interior mirrors the chunky exterior styling and is packed with modern tech. Toyota offers the usual wide choice of cab, box, and trim configurations, although the fanciest (and most expensive) versions are reserved for the hybrid-powered models. The Taco’s main rivals—the Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon twins and the Ford Ranger—are also coming off recent full re-dos, giving buyers lots of fine choices in the segment. As one of our favorites in its segment, the Toyota Tacoma has earned a spot on our Editors’ Choice list for 2025.
What’s New for 2025?
Changes are minor for this, the Tacoma’s second year on sale, and include the addition of front tow hooks on all models and an upgrade to the available auxiliary switches, which can now handle 95 amps, up from 30. Availability of the Terra paint hue has been expanded to all TRD models.
Pricing and Which One to Buy
The price of the 2025 Toyota Tacoma starts at $33,085 and goes up to $54,050 depending on the trim and options.
The best value lies in the SR5 model, which comes with the 278-hp version of the Tacoma’s turbocharged four-cylinder engine, 17-inch aluminum wheels, blind-spot monitoring, fog lamps, integrated cargo-bed tie-down clamps, push-button start, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. However, we dig the hunkier, trail-conquering look of the TRD Off-Road, which proved its mettle in a comparison test against the Chevy Colorado ZR2.
Engine, Transmission, and Performance
A turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder powers every nonhybrid Tacoma. However, the engine comes in two forms and pairs with either an eight-speed automatic transmission or a six-speed manual. Rear- and four-wheel drive are both available. The base 228-hp turbo four is only found in the entry-level SR while the rest of the lineup gets mightier i-Force variations with up to 278 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque. While all Tacomas feature body-on-frame construction, there are two different rear suspensions. The SR, SR5 extended cab, and the TRD PreRunner are propped up by old-school leaf springs, whereas the rest have coil springs. We had the chance to drive the nonhybrid Tacoma and came away impressed with the truck’s newfound on-road refinement—especially on models with the new coil springs, which offer a significantly improved ride over those with the older leaf-spring hardware. Around town, the powertrain provides more than adequate thrust, and highway merging and passing tasks are completed without much stress. The Tacoma makes its bread playing in the dirt, and the off-road-focused models come with the hardware to go almost anywhere.
Towing and Payload Capacity
The Tacoma’s maximum towing capacity is 6500 pounds. It can also haul up to 1705 pounds of payload. The hybrid model (reviewed separately) is capped at a 6000-pound tow rating or it can carry a payload of up to 1709 pounds.
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG
EPA estimates for the two-wheel-drive Tacoma’s fuel economy range as high as 21 mpg city and 26 mpg highway; with four-wheel drive, they max out at 20 mpg city and 23 mpg highway. Those numbers aren’t much of an improvement over those of the previous-generation Tacoma, which was offered with a V-6 engine. On our 75-mph highway fuel-economy route, the TRD Off-Road model we tested returned 22 mpg. For more information about the Tacoma’s fuel economy, visit the EPA’s website.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
The redesigned Tacoma’s interior makes big strides in both design and packaging. Its dashboard boasts nicer materials along with high-resolution screens and traditional switchgear. While most Tacos have a 7.0-inch digital gauge cluster, TRD Off-Road models and up feature a larger 12.3-inch all-digital unit. A head-up display comes standard on the Limited, which also packs heated and cooled front seats. Every model also benefits from a raised seating position compared to the previous generation, along with increased headroom, meaning the driver no longer feels like they’re sitting on the floor. A more adjustable steering column should help make the truck more comfortable for more people. Like its predecessor, the latest Tacoma is offered with extended-cab (called XtraCab) and crew-cab (called Double Cab) body styles. The XtraCab only pairs with a six-foot cargo bed, but the Double Cab is offered with either the longer box or a shorter five-foot version.
