2023 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro: My Honest Thoughts After Living With The Tacoma

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Today I drive and review a 2023 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro!
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  • @BenHardyCars
    @BenHardyCars Жыл бұрын

    Morgan And Morgan: www.forthepeople.com/free-case-evaluation/get-a-lawyer/?BenHardy

  • @orion7873

    @orion7873

    Жыл бұрын

    Guy who made his billions from ripping off insurance companies... and gives millions to corrupt Democrats.

  • @deplorablechump8758
    @deplorablechump8758 Жыл бұрын

    Sold my 17-year Taco and I’m missing it. What a great, reliable truck!

  • @moses5707
    @moses5707 Жыл бұрын

    so far, 2000 miles on mine. I flew from PA to FL to pick up a manual version. I have been so enthralled by mine! I can't see myself giving it up before the 15 year mark

  • @lancewingfield2259

    @lancewingfield2259

    Жыл бұрын

    So the 6 speed manual transmission is the way to go?

  • @moses5707

    @moses5707

    Жыл бұрын

    @@lancewingfield2259 it depends on how passionate you are about manual transmissions. Finding the solar octane new with manual transmission was a real hunt at the time, but for me it is totally worth it.

  • @ryantuscher5914
    @ryantuscher5914 Жыл бұрын

    Been using cruise control on the highway and been averaging 25-26 mpg in my 22 trd pro. Def a turtle but driving it slow rewards you in the gas mileage department. Interior doesn’t have all the tech other trucks have but imo a truck should be simple and easy. Still has knobs for heat and ac which will never get old. Try turning on your heat with a touch screen when your hands are frozen from being outside all day. You’ll thank simplicity then.

  • @deplorablechump8758
    @deplorablechump8758 Жыл бұрын

    The seat is just fine. It’s comfortable.

  • @Lion0fJudah.
    @Lion0fJudah. Жыл бұрын

    Hello Ben, I’m curious about you’re thoughts on the new redesign for the 2024 Tacoma? More particularly about the power train. Herd is was going to perform better, I’m wondering if I should wait for the 2024 or just get a tundra.

  • @misfit257
    @misfit257 Жыл бұрын

    Been looking at them. I know the transmission isn't the best for putting down power. Is the 6 speed manual any different? Because that's what I've been looking at getting.

  • @scottherman6000
    @scottherman6000 Жыл бұрын

    The power train and being built in Japan is why I went with the pro 4Runner

  • @Toe_Knee_69
    @Toe_Knee_69 Жыл бұрын

    The seats sit too low on the floor,and the roof is low. You have to mash the gas peddle just to merge onto traffic. Fuel economy isn’t much better than a 1/2 ton truck. Transmission downshifts every time you hit a slight hill. Reliable or not, I can’t imagine torturing myself with a Tacoma.

  • @bnorvs5929

    @bnorvs5929

    Жыл бұрын

    When you’re on truck 3 I’ll still be on truck #1

  • @christopherbrown1391

    @christopherbrown1391

    Жыл бұрын

    He said all that and the only thing you said was it is reliable . Toyota can do better they will never be innovative just do enough but guess what it sucks but it’s reliable.

  • @kevinkidneyy

    @kevinkidneyy

    Жыл бұрын

    wrong!!!!!!!! if yoiu have a 21 and up , you have power seats no more sitting on the floor , and that v6 is sexy and niceeee sounds great !! loser!!!!

  • @cj5fromla

    @cj5fromla

    Жыл бұрын

    Seat jackers, retune done, I went with kd maxx pro, head room could be little better I have the sun roof version just little awkward getting in. As for fuel well most people upgrade both the wheels and tires 2,3, even 4 times the tire size bigger, add bunch more weight inside or around, on top, underneath, that reaches the payload capacity or pretty close to it, all these upgrades are great for looks, comfort, protection and performance, but in no can anyone expect the same or close to around the same in mpg its just basic knowledge. I have to admit I'm getting between 15.5-20 mpg on my slightly moded 2017 trd orsb 4x4 but that is with mostly driving at speeds of 70-85 mph highway miles.

  • @chops5084

    @chops5084

    Жыл бұрын

    Guess you need a truck with more hp huh?

  • @GaryLX870D
    @GaryLX870D Жыл бұрын

    My trd off-road is the same, Ect mode is a must around town. And don't be afraid to manual shift. Cruise control works great

  • @larrydotsonviet2

    @larrydotsonviet2

    6 ай бұрын

    When do you recommend using Cruise control? On the highway ? Etc mode around towns and cities?

  • @ParkerCharlesGabriel

    @ParkerCharlesGabriel

    2 ай бұрын

    Yes same question ☝🏽

  • @stackthatartpaper
    @stackthatartpaper Жыл бұрын

    I need a TRD Pro so bad. Perfect trim for getting groceries and helping my neighbor dump his old lazy boy once a year All my RWD SR5 is good for is hopping medians, driving down shitty gravel roads full of potholes, and hauling tools and junk constantly

  • @chrisx5127
    @chrisx51275 ай бұрын

    Ben - would you rather have a 2023 Tacoma TRD Pro or a fully loaded Nissan Titan Pro-4x?

  • @williamtrotter7832
    @williamtrotter7832 Жыл бұрын

    What did you put on the door strip to protect that area?

  • @rogerphillips1679
    @rogerphillips1679 Жыл бұрын

    I saw the exact same spec truck at my local dealer. $53K plus a 5K dealer markup. Times are bad for truck buyers…

  • @d_manoil1647

    @d_manoil1647

    Жыл бұрын

    I seen a guy selling his spot to order a pro for 5k

  • @leonkayak
    @leonkayak Жыл бұрын

    You lost me at Katy Perry 😂 7:06 Thanks for the video and run through of the Pro

  • @Aerospacer77
    @Aerospacer7710 ай бұрын

    Quit crying about the transmission. Its a six speed meant for fuel economy. Not speed.

  • @user-ov8dw3ci4r

    @user-ov8dw3ci4r

    15 сағат бұрын

    I keep it in S mode...it's a bit better

  • @edit_manger
    @edit_manger Жыл бұрын

    I just found out Christian Bale has a Tacoma, LEGEND

  • @lancewingfield2259
    @lancewingfield2259 Жыл бұрын

    How about the 6 speed manual transmission?

  • @reggie2334able
    @reggie2334able5 ай бұрын

    So you can use your key fob to remote start your truck because I was told I had to use the Toyota app for my 2023 Trd off-road. Call me old-school but I don’t really like my phone monitoring every move I make in my truck.

  • @winniecooper842
    @winniecooper842 Жыл бұрын

    As far as looks go, the Tacoma blows all the other mid-size trucks out of the water. In TRD PRO trim, it's just badass. All Toyota needs to do is upgrade the powertrain like Nissan did to their Frontier before they started selling their next generation Frontier and upgrade the interior with better technology/materials. Do that and the current generation Tacoma would be tough to beat and would probably still outsell others in the midsize segment. Oh, and the Tacoma's key fob is seriously outdated and looks like an aftermarket viper fob or something. That definitely needs to be upgraded too.

  • @pagodad8079

    @pagodad8079

    Жыл бұрын

    Not happening. Next gen going to be unveiled this spring!

  • @Drpepperkev4

    @Drpepperkev4

    Жыл бұрын

    The Tacoma has one of the best Transmissions for a mid size pickup because mid size trucks went from tow beast to luxury and Pickups can be luxury but keep the hauling power, The TRD pro Tacoma is way better then the Nissan Frontier pro 4x

  • @jlynch9642

    @jlynch9642

    Жыл бұрын

    Lmao @ aftermarket Viper fob. so accurate.

  • @ParZIVal19D
    @ParZIVal19D11 ай бұрын

    Speed isn’t everything. Love mine. Let’s not forget tundra hybrids are popping engines. Won’t trust the new one for a gen. This one will last a long time.

  • @Drpepperkev4
    @Drpepperkev4 Жыл бұрын

    The Tacoma has a reliable transmission the tacoma might of had tramission problems in the past but Toyota fixed that for the 2023 model year. I would do a suspension lift, I would add air suspension I would add off road lighting, Toyota Tacoma TRD pro AKA ' Baby Pro' got a camera rearview mirror with the Tacoma TRD pro

  • @appleztooranges
    @appleztooranges9 ай бұрын

    Do you know the height with the shark fin included? It’s important becaus I’d like to garage it

  • @langleybeliever7789

    @langleybeliever7789

    4 ай бұрын

    Fits in any garages I have been in.

  • @jeffmussel1
    @jeffmussel1 Жыл бұрын

    I too love the 4Runner power train over the Tacoma and wish that was an option in a Taco. I believe the 3.5L/6A was used to meet EU emissions.

  • @Drpepperkev4

    @Drpepperkev4

    Жыл бұрын

    It's not a Taco, the Tacoma doesn't not have a Taco transmission that's false information

  • @savillecreations8046
    @savillecreations8046 Жыл бұрын

    The Tacoma is awesome….but I went with a 2023 Frontier Pro 4x for an overall great and good looking mid size truck.

  • @lukemallet916

    @lukemallet916

    7 ай бұрын

    Frosst

  • @lowrider0two
    @lowrider0two2 ай бұрын

    Just purchased a 2023 Tacoma TRD Pro. Just wondering if you know this question. Does all Tacomas come with Toyota's senors on the bumbers.

  • @Trashpanda66
    @Trashpanda666 ай бұрын

    transmission definitely takes its time when accelerating, i usually have to let off the gas slightly so it can shift without nearly redlining onto the highway. the engine has good economy and power

  • @larrydotsonviet2

    @larrydotsonviet2

    6 ай бұрын

    That’s why I plan on getting manual transmission

  • @jsights7231
    @jsights7231 Жыл бұрын

    Imagine Tacoma with a v8 😩😩

  • @twocatsgaming6628
    @twocatsgaming6628 Жыл бұрын

    What city/town are you in? Because, with a view like that.. I want to live there. Those mountains are beautiful.

  • @cwess664

    @cwess664

    Жыл бұрын

    exactly what I was thinking

  • @georgen4077
    @georgen4077 Жыл бұрын

    No front locker?

  • @LoneScout1
    @LoneScout15 ай бұрын

    Only thing I don’t like with this classic to be is that dude chose an automatic transmission. What was he thinking?

  • @PimpSolja49
    @PimpSolja49 Жыл бұрын

    Why Toyota is not putting tow/recovery hooks on their off road SUV and trucks anymore?

  • @vancarii5119
    @vancarii5119 Жыл бұрын

    Would the manual transmission run better than the auto?

  • @larrydotsonviet2

    @larrydotsonviet2

    6 ай бұрын

    Yes manual is the way to go

  • @yongk617
    @yongk617 Жыл бұрын

    Only complaint is the “Premium audio” that comes with the vehicle is trash. Skip buttons on the steering wheel stops communicating with Apple CarPlay after an hour on the road and in some instances head unit will just disable CarPlay entirely. Dealerships and Toyota Brand Engagement were of course no help

  • @windlord1111
    @windlord11115 ай бұрын

    Are the Pro seats genuine animal based leather or a synthetic like Softex?

  • @langleybeliever7789

    @langleybeliever7789

    4 ай бұрын

    It is the same leather as an off road. I believe its leather.

  • @s3bbybas3dr3x
    @s3bbybas3dr3x Жыл бұрын

    i feel like us tacoma owners exclusively try to leave out how much we pay for fuel in comparison to some other truck owners who pay for fuel. do not misinterpret what i'm saying as in i hate my tacoma. i certainly don't. however, the amount of gas i'm using/how often i fill up, i should've bought a full size truck

  • @chanoleyva8584

    @chanoleyva8584

    Жыл бұрын

    You need a tune up then cause I'm consistently getting 19 20 combined and I'm driving a 4.0 second gen with a 3 inch lift and 33s maybe the overland tailor tune helps a bit but I'm getting better milage then my f150

  • @s3bbybas3dr3x

    @s3bbybas3dr3x

    Жыл бұрын

    @@chanoleyva8584 i almost fully don’t believe this.

  • @chanoleyva8584

    @chanoleyva8584

    Жыл бұрын

    @s3bbybas3dr3x belive or not my dude it's the truth

  • @shervinghannadian9651

    @shervinghannadian9651

    Жыл бұрын

    @@chanoleyva8584 less weight on that second gen and more motor

  • @mowgli6345
    @mowgli6345 Жыл бұрын

    50k kinda crazy for such a low tech package. If I'm paying 50k for a non-luxury car, I expect it to be optioned out. Heated and ventilated seats, wireless Android auto and apple carplay, the whole thing.

  • @inspectorvoid

    @inspectorvoid

    Жыл бұрын

    2003 I bought a brand new fully loaded 4 door Tacoma. Had Enkei wheels and Borla exhaust already on it from the dealer. TRD package and leather seats. Out the door 28,000 and some change Prices are stupid now!

  • @weirdshibainu

    @weirdshibainu

    Жыл бұрын

    True. That's exactly why I dislike Toyota-their multiyear use of the same tech..years between refreshes and decades for a complete new platform. Lazy

  • @mowgli6345

    @mowgli6345

    Жыл бұрын

    @@weirdshibainu Yeah. I get that their cars are statistically more reliable, but that only goes so far when it comes to factoring in a vehicle. If you assume you will drive the national average of 12k miles a year, most cars from other brands will easily last 10-15 years anyway. Toyota will keep it's value more, but is 20k over the span of 10-15 years really worth living with a low tech car while other manufacturers are advancing? At this price point, I would say it's definitely worth considering, whereas before going Toyota was a no brainer.

  • @tewksburydriver8624

    @tewksburydriver8624

    Жыл бұрын

    In a few years people will seriously miss the “old” Tacoma. Legendary truck and end of an era.

  • @pagodad8079

    @pagodad8079

    Жыл бұрын

    50k can’t get you much in a truck these days unfortunately.

  • @davidvanity8455
    @davidvanity84559 ай бұрын

    I have a 2023 Tacoma TRD PRO what are good mods I can do on this truck suspension wise wheel size because this truck is stock Trd pro and I’m not sure if I could touch any of that stuff. There’s no information out there only for lower trims

  • @user-ov8dw3ci4r

    @user-ov8dw3ci4r

    15 сағат бұрын

    I want to add a rear spring...

  • @ddivinia
    @ddivinia Жыл бұрын

    What kind of usb action? A or C or both? Details matter.

  • @GymRooster4AM
    @GymRooster4AMКүн бұрын

    I watched until this turned into another Law commercial.

  • @dudleybrown7030
    @dudleybrown7030 Жыл бұрын

    $60k truck... and a key fob from a 1990's Corolla. C'mon, Toyota.

  • @tommita6440
    @tommita6440 Жыл бұрын

    Congrats on the sponsor.

  • @hoodedcobra1531
    @hoodedcobra1531 Жыл бұрын

    I thought about getting one until I saw the GMC AT4X Canyon and rather have that. It’s way better and has better suspension and the inside is a lot nicer

  • @jlynch9642

    @jlynch9642

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree the interior on the Canyon is way above the Tacoma's league

  • @bigfootswatching9986

    @bigfootswatching9986

    7 ай бұрын

    @@jlynch9642 Give that Gmc next 3 years tops and you will see why no resale value or reliability. Will be a money pit! Nothing beat's a Toyota!

  • @gdub350
    @gdub350 Жыл бұрын

    The way you’re kinda low talking makes it seem like you snuck your neighbors keys from him and you’re trying to do a sneaky review without him catching you.

  • @ynestroza95
    @ynestroza95 Жыл бұрын

    I recently just purchased a 2022 tacoma trd off road 4x4 and I'm really regretting my purchase even though I love toyota. Truck It's really slow, my old 2014 nissan altima 2.5 was much smoother at high speeds of 65mph and plus. Also mpg sucks, 16mpg in the highway. And full tank won't make it pass 4 hours driving at 75mph in the highway. Can't even finish my 4:30hr trip without having to stop at the pump to refill 😒😒

  • @ynestroza95

    @ynestroza95

    Жыл бұрын

    In conclusion, I would not recommend this truck to anyone to purchase. But I am going to keep it untill next year to see what the all new 2024 tacoma has to offer so I can finally trade it in.

  • @Dara-ih6jq
    @Dara-ih6jq5 ай бұрын

    I hope this year of Tacoma gets really cheap now that the new ones have come out and it’s a redesign with a more powerful platform because I cannot afford anything new new. But slightly used I can do. Those dealership markup are just out of control. I don’t know what type of nut jobs are buying new cars right now but they’re ruining it for everybody.

  • @raydesiderio3484
    @raydesiderio3484 Жыл бұрын

    I thought the payload was 1150lbs

  • @HappyRockOffroad
    @HappyRockOffroad Жыл бұрын

    I think the fronteir is a better truck, at least it's made in USA not mexico Still can't get over the fact that you have to be in 4L to engage rear lockers

  • @thISmurderous

    @thISmurderous

    Жыл бұрын

    Imagine a foreign truck not being made in america...😅 everything made in america is hot garbage anyway

  • @HappyRockOffroad

    @HappyRockOffroad

    Жыл бұрын

    @@thISmurderous lol i would prefer if it was made in japan, not some factory who pays their workers 5 dollars a day

  • @thISmurderous

    @thISmurderous

    Жыл бұрын

    @@HappyRockOffroad I'm sure you care about what other ppl make a day

  • @HappyRockOffroad

    @HappyRockOffroad

    Жыл бұрын

    @thISmurderous what does that even mean 🙄 Lmaool is that your "gotcha" statement ?

  • @HappyRockOffroad

    @HappyRockOffroad

    Жыл бұрын

    @thISmurderous clearly yota is cutting costs with the tacoma by building them in a country that pays their workers a fraction of the western worlds, with lower safety and quality standards.

  • @antonio576
    @antonio576 Жыл бұрын

    Agree completely, this has always held me back from purchasing a SLOW coma.

  • @kevinkidneyy

    @kevinkidneyy

    Жыл бұрын

    you dont eveen have one how you know its slow. its fast and it no teven a race truck

  • @TheRodentPolice
    @TheRodentPolice11 ай бұрын

    Driving a manual transmission 3rd gen Tacoma is hopefully a whole lot different experience than the automatic. If not Magnuson may be the answer. It certainly was on my ‘02 ever since day one. Never came home from the dealer w/o being a sleeper. Loves the high altitudes & only an F350 on their game is going to pull away. But SuperTaco is getting old so gunna replace it. kzread.info/dash/bejne/oY2Ht5iifd2Xg7Q.html

  • @williskl
    @williskl Жыл бұрын

    I’ll stick with my Ranger Tremor

  • @theboss7020

    @theboss7020

    Жыл бұрын

    Meh

  • @orion7873

    @orion7873

    Жыл бұрын

    Fords are shit

  • @staleyexplores
    @staleyexplores Жыл бұрын

    I just can't handle the tiny bed on the pro what a waste, such a cool truck otherwise... 😭😃🤕

  • @sharkskin3448

    @sharkskin3448

    Жыл бұрын

    Can you imagine if TRDPro was available in LWB?

  • @staleyexplores

    @staleyexplores

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@sharkskin3448I'd be able to sleep in the bed it would be great 👍

  • @Rigo9
    @Rigo9 Жыл бұрын

    When I was looking for a midsize pickup, this was my first choice until I drove it. Went with a Nissan Frontier.

  • @savillecreations8046

    @savillecreations8046

    Жыл бұрын

    I went with the Pro 4x and so glad I did. I know the Tacoma and other trucks have pluses but the Frontier just seemed like an overall better mid-size, certainly is for me. And after adding 33” tires, a 2.5” lift and other accessories, it looks awesome.

  • @Rigo9

    @Rigo9

    Жыл бұрын

    @@savillecreations8046 so did I, I’m looking to do the same lift and tire setup. Which lift did you go with?

  • @savillecreations8046

    @savillecreations8046

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Rigo9 I had the dealer do it so I believe it’s the one that Nissan provides as an option. If KZread had a method, I’d show some pics. I also added the sports bar, side steps and 4 cube lights in the lower front bumper. Color is Tactical Green.

  • @nikotal.4282

    @nikotal.4282

    Жыл бұрын

    I went in the opposite direction. I assumed the new frontier should be much better because it was recently redesigned, and I was so disappointed. I was not too fond of the suspension on pro4x. It was stiff soft, and something in between simultaneously, plus the terrible turn radius and impossible-to-turn steering wheel, I felt car sickness after a few minutes. 10minutes on TRD PRO with the fox suspension sold me on Tacoma, just the perfect suspension which you can't get on Nissan. You get a truck that Toyota perfected over the last 8 years, with excellent after-market support, reliability, and resale value. One thing that I miss is the Heating steering wheel. Besides that, I couldn't find any clear advantage to the Frontier. I don't have any issue with the power train, and if you watch this video, there is no single unexpected down/up shift, it was an issue in the past, but it doesn't exist in 2023, and Tacoma is definitely not slower than Nissan.

  • @savillecreations8046

    @savillecreations8046

    Жыл бұрын

    @@nikotal.4282 funny how we can feel so opposite. But that’s why it’s good there are options. Can’t really go wrong with the several options on the market.

  • @jamesmclawhorn8259
    @jamesmclawhorn82595 ай бұрын

    Yes, the transmission sucks. But it's honestly it's not slow. It's not fast, but not slow. I've owned a Ford Taurus, Dodge Intrepid, Dodge Neon, Mercury Sable, GMC Sonoma, Nissan Versa, Ford Explorer, 3 Corollas, and a Toyota Camry. Only the Camry was SLIGHTLY quicker than my 2023 Tacoma Off Road. Yall, add an exhaust, an intake and a tune and shell be a perfectly serviceable truck.

  • @Amor_Fati_
    @Amor_Fati_ Жыл бұрын

    Interior looks so outdated. I wish they updated it. Other than that it's a solid truck.

  • @Arid379
    @Arid379 Жыл бұрын

    Tacoma has the most uncomfortable seats. its needs to change and then i would take it.

  • @navyryder
    @navyryder Жыл бұрын

    The Colorado ZR2 and Canyon AT4X are looking much, much better!!!

  • @AkronKid330
    @AkronKid330 Жыл бұрын

    Reliable trucks but damn are they so dated! Slow and sluggish. But definitely reliable motor and trany

  • @ScarletGuts
    @ScarletGuts Жыл бұрын

    Wash your undercarriage. Trucks gonna start rusting away in less than 3 months sitting like that.

  • @fictionalreality1010
    @fictionalreality101010 ай бұрын

    Trdy 😂

  • @Dylan-qf3xd
    @Dylan-qf3xd Жыл бұрын

    Bro don’t think I didn’t notice you listening to Katy perry teenage dream 😂😂💀

  • @Oldjongcrow416
    @Oldjongcrow416 Жыл бұрын

    🔥👈

  • @user-xb3nk6dx3g
    @user-xb3nk6dx3g11 ай бұрын

    Way over priced

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