The 2017 SR model is the last one to get the Japanese manufactured 5 speed MT / 4 cyl engine combo.
Starting in 2018, only the 6 speed MT was available, and only in the 6 cyl engine TRD and PRO models.
And yes, the safety nannies began in the Tacoma in 2018, so no thanks.
I got banged up pretty good in a workplace accident in 2013, and driving my MT truck was difficult enough for awhile that I picked AT last time for my daily driver, but for a knock around weekend truck, that 2017 SR 5 speed would be fun.
Someday.