Some people like reliable simplicity. Less stuff to break.

@melissamonfort6539

Жыл бұрын

Simple is relative; there are no simple trucks today. They disappeared 15-20 years ago.

@TheHugsvilleHorror

Жыл бұрын

@@melissamonfort6539 indeed

What a great-looking truck. So good in that orange, with all the black TRD trim pieces. It really pops. "Apparently people that want three pedals hate convenience." Exactly. It absolutely sucks, the fact that nearly all manufacturers these days limit the manuals to their least desirable trim packages.

I've owned my 2023 Tacoma for 10 months. I found myself nodding in agreement with everything you said. You even pointed out things that I hadn't noticed yet! Excellent review.

Man that is a good looking truck. I don’t see any flaws lol. I only wish I could afford it.

Just found your channel today when you talked about the pros/cons of the Ford bronco. now I'm binging your content. Wonderful review and wish you the growth you deserve!

Just bought a '23 TRD Pro in the orange Solar Octane with the 6 speed manual last weekend! Its a unicorn.

Just picked up a used '20 Pro this week and couldn't be happier.

I think I have a crush... an Orange Crush 😂 it is long in tooth, but sometimes that's all part a vehicles charm. I think anyone in North America would kill to get their hands on a late model ROW Hilux or Landcruiser that hasn't changed for years.

3:23 rising from the bed like Mushu 🤣 amazing review as always! Keep up the good work!

@Realistick

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Anyone who thinks the new Tacoma is rough riding and handles poorly is clearly under 40 years old. These are luxury trucks compared to those just 20 years ago and if they're made any softer they'll fall apart.

@Realistick

Жыл бұрын

I'd agree, they clearly know more about current trucks and their competition.

You might be one of the few automotive journalists that will include potential issues about selecting vehicles, which is something car buyers should appreciate.

I love my ‘22 and plan on keeping it for a very long time. Stick shift for the win! And you are right about the interior build quality. I have zero rattles and everything is rock solid. The first thing I did was replace the headunit and speakers and add a subwoofer. It’s the perfect vehicle for me now.

@chrismlyle

Жыл бұрын

What headunit? I can’t find any I like

@Arid379

Жыл бұрын

I love nobodies

Fantastic review Tyler! I hope you do the same type of review with the new Colorado or Canyon. I am greatly interested in your take on their redesigns. ❤😎

@Realistick

Жыл бұрын

Chevy reached out to me not too long ago! I’ll try to get ahold of that one asap

As the sun sets on the venerable 3rd gen Tacoma, you have very succinctly and thoroughly summed up the euphoria that is the beloved Taco. I’m enjoying my 2020 TRD DCLB Sport 4x4. Yes, even with that fake hood scoop. Hopefully for as long as there is carbon for sale. This will truly be the end of an era for trusty, simplistic old school trucks.

@bige311

11 ай бұрын

What are you mean fake hood scoop? Mine gives me an xtra 150 horse power :) ..

Great job I am a subscriber now!

STILL looks and performs(long-term reliability) better than the current “disposable/throwaway” 4th generation Toyota Tacoma!😳

I absolutely LOVE my TRD Off Road, double cab, 6’ bed with premium and technology pkgs. It’s basically a Limited with the TRD Off Road option.

Your reviews are exceptional.

@Realistick

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy them!

I'm getting my solar octane trd pro next week!

Spot on in every way

As someone coming from a 2009 truck to a 2023 truck, I do not understand his interior complaints at all

O what a feeling! Toyota!

I wish they would start putting front and rear lockers on them.

I have a Unicorn 2019 Trdpro manual with the best color in the voodoo blue 💙 Its Simple, Reliable, and key turning 🔑 Something you won't see in the present and future? 😮

@melissamonfort6539

Жыл бұрын

Inferno orange was the first, and still the best, of all the special colors. Keys remain in all standard shift trucks. After owning two trucks with push button start- Ill never go back keys.

Pretty spot on review, I concur with just about everything. One thing I don’t get is why people complain about the seat position…I think it’s comfortable and I like the fact that I have a wide view. Probably because I’m a midgety 5’9”. Other thing people don’t talk about is the looks. Best looking of any midsize truck period…IMO. The only midsize that beats taco on looks is the ranger raptor which isn’t available in the US yet.

@stw2186

10 ай бұрын

5’8 guy here. Never test drove one, but always heard that the seat was uncomfortable. Comfortable for you? Cramped? Thoughts on newer frontier?

@ironchung30

10 ай бұрын

@@stw2186 feels super comfortable for me, not cramped at all. It probably does have to do with size. It does sit a bit low but I personally prefer this style. Frontier is similar but does sit higher.

@stw2186

10 ай бұрын

@@ironchung30 Thank you!

I got the last gen Frontier, and I would recommend it myself over the Tacoma since the V6 is much more nicer on the Frontier than the Tacoma in my opinion. I just wished Nissan would’ve upgraded the infotainment system since it’s super outdated. Also I would love to see a review on the new elantra N! I would love to see what’s your opinion on the ‘22 Elantra N! Fantastic video once more Tyler!

@Realistick

Жыл бұрын

Congrats and thanks, I’m pestering Hyundai for that one currently!

@paulm6481

Жыл бұрын

Cool fake story bro

The trialhunter looks nice

It drinks like a wine mom..is that a soccer mom in the evening? Lol!

Peak torque is 4,600 RPM, but with the Overland Torque Tune, your peak torque is at 2K RPM all the way to 6K RPM and the OTT Stops the transmission from “hunting” for the right gear.

I want one but never driven a truck before any tips?

I got a Chevy Colorado commercial at the front of this video lolz.

The only problem with the tacoma is it's still $40,000 for a V6 minimum from most dealers...

@7CFlo

Жыл бұрын

And toyota no longer stands behind their products, and has lost pride building them

@Jordan-nc3zy

8 ай бұрын

No way, go for an SR5 v6 and you’re in the mid 30s

@rnt45t1

8 ай бұрын

@@Jordan-nc3zy What's the difference? Still too much!

@Jordan-nc3zy

8 ай бұрын

@@rnt45t1 probably the best value proposition in the current truck market, trucks in general are overpriced.

@rnt45t1

8 ай бұрын

@@Jordan-nc3zy Completely agree with you. There's really nothing new I would buy. I drive a 30 year old OBS Ford right now...

I bought a 2014 base, new have 130k on it now but buying a new 2023 SR5 3.5 L never a problem with the 2014 .

I really wanted to trade my 21 TRD OR Tacoma for a 4Runner but they're so expensive for what they are. Interior from 2008 and ride that's decades behind the competition. I ended up getting a topper for my Taco instead. Not ideal, but its good enough for now.

@Toby_Flenderson_1982

Жыл бұрын

This has been exactly what I’ve been considering. I’ve got a 21 TRD OR but sort of wish I had gotten the 4runner. At this point would lose too much in a trade (value proposition of buying new is keeping for a really long time) so I’m also thinking about a topper. Maddening thing is that they’re so expensive that you start approaching the price difference to 4runner (at least a base model, which is what I’d cross-shop). What did you go with?

the new Tacomas will have a manual transmission option, seen it from people posting videos with them and they're all about saving the manual

BANKS pedalMonster in a great upgrade IMO.

Don't think anyone is buying a Tacoma for the interior, I know I didn't

@deresolute1061

Жыл бұрын

Actually a major reason as to why I'm transitioning from a car to a truck with this new 2024 model lol. I need a truck and definitely need the 4x4 but interior is a seller for me.

@marcosperes8372

7 ай бұрын

@@deresolute1061i have a trd offroad but the inside is pretty small i want a tundra lol but i know i wont get it right now haha

I think Toyota hired the “ NEW COKE “ executive to remake all the best selling Toyotas. Trying to fix what’s not broken.

I bought a 2023 OR and will most likely but a 23 TRD Pro here in the next month because ya, the future sucks

@melissamonfort6539

Жыл бұрын

The ding dongs that own 2015's and older said the same about the 2016. It will fine.

@nross33

10 ай бұрын

@@melissamonfort6539not really but okay lol

Crap! This color is growing on me and i wanted a 6' bed! 😤

I keep hearing about this so called “gear hunting” stuff, it’s not a muscle car. Go get one of those if you want to race. Hell, my ‘23 TRD off road premium does not have that problem! I hardly go down on the accelerator and I’m up to 45 before I know it. Just treat it right and it responds! The new model ‘23, seems to not have that talked about issue. Try using some better fuel and maybe a K&N air filter - may help you out!

@Realistick

Жыл бұрын

It's a valid nuisance, there are things you can do to fix it and the new ones are much better than the ones from before the update but there's a reason why it's a common complaint, especially if you tow or live at high altitude.

@rickeycooley9139

6 ай бұрын

Well said, Toyota trucks will last forever.

OTT Tune on this truck and all your problems solved 🎉🎉🎉🎉

Why is the Trail trim more expensive than the 4WD TRD OffRoad? I wish the Trail would have came with LED lights and fog lights

@Realistick

Жыл бұрын

I’m thinking it’s because of the lift, the grille and the bed storage units, but the rarity of it is likely a factor too.

@couchpoet1

Жыл бұрын

To fool the uninitiated into believing that looks are more expensive

Thank you for all this info. I’ve had a 2005 Toyota Camry for almost a decade and it’s starting to show its age. I don’t tow anything or plan to seriously off-road. Do you think the 4 banger could handle most forest fire roads with good tires? The cost savings over the V6 4x4 will make it possible for me to get. The used prices are also not helpful, and will probably get worse when the generation changes.

@BigBossIvan

Жыл бұрын

That 2.7 is nearly indestructible, but it’s horrifically underpowered. I almost bought one until I drove I tried highway merging, and it was so slow it was dangerous where I live. It could do rough roads no problem, but you’ll be sacrificing a lot of power by not opting for the 3.5L or waiting for the next gen.

@paulm6481

Жыл бұрын

The four cylinder will last a life time but it is dog slow lol.

11:19😂😂😂

Now that the new tacoma is getting revealed next week just wait for it. It will have tons of upgrades both under the hood and technology.

@buttdreads

Жыл бұрын

And pathetically slow like all Tacoma

@melissamonfort6539

Жыл бұрын

@@buttdreads If you buy a truck for speed, your as confused as Dylan Mulvaney.

@buttdreads

Жыл бұрын

@@melissamonfort6539 I don’t buy a truck for speed. The truck doesn’t even pass people uphill.

If Toyota would have put the 2.5L 203 horsepower into the Tacoma instead of the wimpy 2.7L 159 horsepower, I’m sure more people would have bought it

Is it worth it to lease a Tacoma? $345/mo for an SR5 v6 crew is very tempting

@DT-5150

Жыл бұрын

Not if you plan to keep the truck. The reason the lease payments are low is because the residual value is really good because Tacomas have legendary resale value. However once you break the lease cost down with the money factor (interest rate) they charge for a Tacoma lease (which is generally pretty high because the residual value is so good) you realize that a huge portion of your lease payment goes to nothing but interest. Best to buy a Tacoma IMO, but if you trade in and out of vehicles every three years, it’s not a bad route. You’re just paying a lot of interest.

@paulm6481

Жыл бұрын

No, don’t lease. This is a vehicle to own. It will last for ever.

its cool that they're durable and hold value like crazy but they're incredibly unpleasant to drive

@toronado455

Жыл бұрын

That's very true. Toyota needs to fix the driving position and the ride comfort.

@Toby_Flenderson_1982

Жыл бұрын

As someone who has only ever driven jalopies, I find the drive to be the nicest I’ve ever experienced. And I’m 6’3”. All comes down to perspective I guess.

@paulm6481

Жыл бұрын

I enjoy my Taco TRD sport 4x4 driving position immensely.

My opinion would be to add a turbo to the v6 to bump up the power . Even better twin turbo. I woukd like to see 400hp minimum out of this mid size truck

I just wish more people would review the TRD 4x4 off-road it's much cheaper, way more readily available & it has 90% of everything that the PRO does... If you got the off-road with LED lights & the premium package it would be hard for the average person to tell the difference, the other thing probably 90-95% of these people drive the pro model drive on road & the off-road trim does better on road handling then the sport does better on road than the off-road 🤷 The only thing that's changed is the 🦊 shocks maybe the headlights are a tad bit different with the rigid fogs & small lift better front skit 🍽️... Same motor same transmission same locking rear differential If you get the automatic you get multi terrain select... At my local dealer I picked up my off-road manual transmission basic 📦 41K OTD with 120K 7-year warranty zero deductible + gap insurance... The other day they had some nice used pros One was the 22 the other was a 23 The The 4runner was lime green & the truck was a dark silver they were between 55-57,000 One had 12,000 mi the other had 20,000 so after tax & blah blah blah you're close to 62-65K I'm sorry but I think my 🛻💨 is VERY close to that TRD pro & I'd never spend $20,000 more than what I did... 25K more if you got the warranty & gap like i do. The trucks look too similar most the average person cannot even tell the difference & performance is so good on the off-road when you go off road it's plenty for most people.

It needs some general lee decals

I just ordered a TRD auto 4x4 V-6 someone tell me I made a good decision. !

@katfi5h

9 ай бұрын

You did. Congratulations and enjoy the truck. I have a 23 4wd and love it.

@lbbradley55

9 ай бұрын

@katfi5h Lol thanks I'm sitting in it and it's fun so far. What model did you get !

@gsdlvr123

9 ай бұрын

I just traded my Tacoma…bought it new in Jan 2019. I put 250k miles on it - many in 4WD. Totally trouble free. I traded it for a 23 Pro- just like the one in this video. I don’t like that Toyota is going turbo. You will love the truck. I do change the tires to KO2s. I have a lot of vehicles…we own a horse farm and the Tacoma is the lowest priced vehicle we own. I consider the Tacoma a tremendous value.

@lbbradley55

9 ай бұрын

@gsdlvr123 Thanks I have it now but it's hard to get use to it sounds like a DIESEL and when you're easing around and let off gas it sounds like the valves are floating ! They rattle ! And it doesn't have much power but I'm use to my Tundra that was totaled when I got hit

@lbbradley55

9 ай бұрын

@gsdlvr123 Thanks. Mine is here I like it very much. I was surprised at the engine noise. Sounds like a DIESEL lol. And I'm use to my Tundra so it seems a little underpowered I own a Cape Horn boat 21 ft 5500 lbs and I'm very skeptical about it pulling it 50 mile trips ! Maybe 35 mph ! Lol. Idk

I love this truck 🛻 it’s so sexy I have 2022 Taco TRD oR 4wd . Believe it or not I get Camry XSE girls / guys park close by when I’m At shopping center s😊

Traded my Tacoma for a new f150 and will never look back. The 3.5 with a 6 speed auto was a total dog.

@tboe-cr8pz

Жыл бұрын

Good luck with the eco boost….. lol

@jeremyt7752

Жыл бұрын

It’s a 5.0

@tewksburydriver8624

Жыл бұрын

@@tboe-cr8pz .. eco boost has been around for years. It’s reliable

@paulm6481

Жыл бұрын

Good luck with recalls

@tewksburydriver8624

Жыл бұрын

@@paulm6481 .. recalls are inevitable. My wife has had 3 with her Toyota and Tundra is piling up recalls. No vehicle is perfect, simple as that.

You seem to draw attention to the existence of "charging mats" for phones, in your reviews. Is this a big selling point? I would have figured people would be more concerned about longevity and reliability over the fact that they can hide their phone while charging it at

@Realistick

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I try to point out what features they have. And if they don’t work like the charger here, because if im spending $45k, I want to know that stuff🥴

@OutsideTheTargetDemographic

Жыл бұрын

@@Realistick I'm not saying you shouldn't, I'm just curious if that's the new trend in cars (2018 Forester owner, so, IDK what the latest tech appeal is). 👍

@overbuiltlimited

9 ай бұрын

I have two vehicles that have charging mats. I've never used either one. I guess a charging mat would come in nice in a pinch, but most plug their phone in. I wonder who is actually using this feature? Seems like a feature for a problem that doesn't exist. A feature that would be very welcome would be a built in phone mount with wireless charging. That way the driver could use the phone for navigation (I prefer phone navigation) and not have to mess with cords every time they drive.

@OutsideTheTargetDemographic

9 ай бұрын

@@overbuiltlimited I see it as possibly a "convenience" and "Safety" thing, in that you don't have to look for and plug and unplug a physical cable, and you can't be looking at your phone while driving (maybe some gov kickback for safety, who knows). Seems silly to me. Someone somewhere needs it.

I have a 2016 no problems 39k miles . Can't stand the interior scuffing ! Horrible

Deep down he sounds like he hates Toyota but it’s whatever its not for everyone. He looks like a duck collector and a secret mustang enthusiast.

@Realistick

9 ай бұрын

I owned a tacoma and bought a GR Corolla, I love toyota. I also do have a mustang so you were half right!

GET IT TUNE!!!!

Doesn’t sound to me that you “like’’ this truck at all.

Toyota has always had a shitty non userfriendly interior.. if they spent a little more effort on making it more comfortable and not waste money on shitty features it would be more appealing

Buy a 23 or wait for 24?

@Realistick

Жыл бұрын

My thoughts on that are at the end

Wish there was a TRD Pro without all the unnecessary electronic creature comforts and idiot proofing features for cheaper.

51k. 🤡

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