I work for a Toyota dealership in SD and today we had our first training on the new 2024 Tacomas. I've learned more about the truck from your 25 min video than I did from an hour training by Toyota, now I'm ready to sell these as soon as we get them in, thanks Doug.

@THX5000

6 ай бұрын

I reported you to Karen in H.R.

@altoncianelli760

6 ай бұрын

@@THX5000 lol

@radman999

6 ай бұрын

Typical

@rc8422

6 ай бұрын

Gang, baby.

@cutthroat795

6 ай бұрын

Yeah you got the marketing information, Doug is an obsessed car guy pointing out things only a car owner would think about.

And it’s damn near the same price as a Tundra, no thanks I’ll take the Tundra 🤣, the car industry is a joke right now

@CarLoverPhotography

6 ай бұрын

We live in a world with electric F-150s, and mustangs now 🤮

@scubajoe3321

6 ай бұрын

​@CarLoverPhotography well they aren't bad cars they just have no soul

@jake2772

6 ай бұрын

Because 🤡’s continue to pay these ridiculous prices on new vehicles. A fool is made everyday at the dealerships

@Yohane350

6 ай бұрын

Yeah but no more Camry engine

@EmazingGuitar

6 ай бұрын

That’s because retail interests rates are stupid high and stealerships are barely making enough to pay rent. Everything is fucked

The tailgate button is definitely cool but I’d imagine most everyday truck buyers would rather just have a more affordable truck

@alexpearman4492

4 ай бұрын

The TRD Off-road is one of the highest Tacoma trims, I doubt it’s available on the SR or SR5

@JMunn55

4 ай бұрын

@@alexpearman4492 but you can’t get an SR or SR5 with a manual trans

@kevinhill5531

4 ай бұрын

@@JMunn55 actually the SR can have a manual in a crew cab configuration with 4x4 but that base setup is almost 40K

@TheNugler

4 ай бұрын

@@JMunn55 That makes no sense.

@jetter820

4 ай бұрын

I hate that automatic tailgate feature.

This is a well thought out truck inside and out. I'm glad the front end doesn't have the same kind of ridiculous oversized grille that the Tundra has. Kudos for keeping buttons and knobs AND having a big screen, and for keeping the manual transmission alive. We're few and far between, but a lot of us love them and still want them.

@johndelossantos1572

6 ай бұрын

The Tundra grille isn’t ridiculous. Looks beautiful on the truck and makes me smile every time I look at it in my driveway.

@1mlb704

6 ай бұрын

@@johndelossantos1572 it's big enough to swallow the rest of the truck

@sierratough4934

5 ай бұрын

One thing that is not well thought out is how narrow the bed is with composite bed.

@BlueOvals24

5 ай бұрын

@@johndelossantos1572 Look at your radiator and count the rocks stuck in it.

@maikeru1990

5 ай бұрын

X2 on the manual. Only way to drive

Blows my mind that Toyota is still able to put a manual transmission, especially with all the tech inside and around

@joe6096

6 ай бұрын

Doug says only about "8" people will buy it with a stick, but I know the take rate on these is about 30%. There is plenty of demand for the Taco with a manual, and not just the stripped down versions with the low end engines. People want these fully loaded with a manual. They're fun to drive.

@truthserum5310

6 ай бұрын

@@joe6096 NO WAY anything close to 30% of Tacoma buyers will opt for the manual.

@joe6096

6 ай бұрын

@@truthserum5310 Absolutely they do and will continue. Toyota isn’t stupid.

@jameslowry4299

6 ай бұрын

@@joe6096 Yep, I've got my manual trans, and my heated leather seats and sunroof in my 3rd gen, a manual just feels right in a truck like this, and I get to have my nice features too. Toyota knows what the enthusiasts want. Now, if we could only just order exactly what we want, instead of hoping to find the perfect allocation, but that's another discussion....

@jowen034

6 ай бұрын

@@joe6096 seriously, the MT is why I bought my Tacoma.

I like that technologies around the standard transmission still progresses regardless of its unpopularity

@michiganborn8303

6 ай бұрын

I likethe manuel transmission because it's the ultimate anti theft device.

@RecBuddha

6 ай бұрын

It is hard to say how popular it really is. They artificially cap it at around 5% (I've heard) of production and they sell out quickly/are hard to find. If they actually allowed custom orders and as many people as wanted to order them could, would be interesting to see how many would sell.

@DCTag

6 ай бұрын

If only you could spell manual.@@michiganborn8303

@lxiusss

6 ай бұрын

@@michiganborn8303 lmao true, no one these days wants to take the time to learn

@chadwickburdick9403

6 ай бұрын

@@RecBuddha I was just referring to standard transmissions in general not specifically the Tacoma

It's crazy how small truck beds are getting these days. The OG Tacoma' s bed was soo much bigger and never forget the Tacoma's predecessor the Hilux with both a 6 1/2ft and 8 foot bed and yet is almost half the size of this thing. I miss REAL mintrucks.

@outdoorsnevada4138

5 ай бұрын

because everyone buying them now are in the city. they have gone away form the cars and now pursue the trucks. problem is parking and maneuvering in the city is more complicated. why you end up with more compact trucks and shorter beds like the 5' beds.

@moka-chan2000

5 ай бұрын

@@outdoorsnevada4138 That would make sense but that truck is bigger then the old trucks that in talking about. This truck looks as big as old full size trucks like old F250's and stuff like that. If it was a size problem then bring stuff like the subi brat or dodge rampage aka car based trucks.

@KameleoN.1

3 ай бұрын

I have a 76 with the long bed and a 13 taco with the long bed its crazy how much bigger the 13 is over the 76'.

@hosoiarchives4858

2 ай бұрын

It’s more of a mid SUV

I think you are definitely underestimating the amount of people who are going to opt for a manual transmission. Great video 🤘

@TWEEK0423

5 ай бұрын

I agree he seems very disconnected from the taco community. I personally know more people with the manual tacos than automatics

@misterdavebrown

5 ай бұрын

That stick shift is the *only* reason I’d trade in for one of these. Not to say anything against the rest of the truck, it looks awesome. But I already have an awesome truck, I just couldn’t get it with a clutch. Now I can trade for one. I guess I’m one of those “I need a manual in muh truck” guys.

@BestShootermanUbz

4 ай бұрын

@@TWEEK0423 Considering Toyota says only about 5% of their Tacoma sales are manual, I don’t think he’s the one who’s disconnected.

@deresolute1061

4 ай бұрын

​@@BestShootermanUbz5% of how many thousands of buyers though? 😂 There's still a lot of us that will die on the save the manuals hill.

@user-ke7oh7hv8p

3 ай бұрын

Yep, still doesn't make it any less dumb.

Cool that they still offer a manual. Makes me want one

@SirFigsAlot

6 ай бұрын

If paying the same price as a new full sized truck is viable go for it, but I'll never get this model. And I'm a current 2018 tocoma owner

@herewegoagain7403

6 ай бұрын

Everyone on the internet "wants a manual" but when push comes to shovel, they go automatic. Look at the stat sheets.

@Flametux

6 ай бұрын

@Brian_Eugene_Lee They can't because of the Chicken Tax. It would be significantly more expensive if they did make it in Japan.

@SethKnows

6 ай бұрын

@@herewegoagain7403 That's because they're nearly impossible to get from dealers. I shopped around for a year before giving up. Nobody has the manual Tacoma, and if they do, it's marked up 10k.

@amarillorica

6 ай бұрын

@@herewegoagain7403 stat sheets are from the people who buy new cars enthusiasts usually dont buy a car brand new right?

Finally 4 disc brakes on the Tacoma!! It only took 84 years!!

Felt compeled to comment as one of the 9 owners of a stick shift Tacoma. Absolutly love it. Wouldn't trade it for an automatic in a million years. Best security system known to man.

@jetter820

4 ай бұрын

You know it!

@christianalvarezcrivellaro9185

4 ай бұрын

HAHA! True statement! I have a feeling they will sell more than 9....as conservative as Toyota is, they probably sold enough 3gen's and anticipate better sales to justify keeping the Manual .

@CalvinHikes

4 ай бұрын

I really wanted to want a stick shift so I test drove one and I just thought it was awful. That first gear ratio is super low. I just felt like I was shifting all the time for in town driving. And it didn't seem like a fun shifter either it's pretty small and has short throws. I just found it annoying but anyway, I tried!

@pytelbikes

3 ай бұрын

im part of the nine haha

@LankyR

3 ай бұрын

Yeah I think the manual is more common in trucks like this, than in a regular car. People still value the benefits of the manual (cheaper, simple, reliable, etc) especially in a truck. Manual was a must when I got my 3rd gen Tacoma and now my gladiator.

Manual transmission all the way. THANK YOU Toyota for keeping it available.

Glad to see Doug reviewing the most realistic model. TRD Pro videos are fun but only a handful of ppl can afford or get their hands on one

@wallbangerzsports

6 ай бұрын

Exactly!

@Yvaneify

6 ай бұрын

Most realistic? No what they should do is they should get rid of all the tech and keep it crank windows, no cruise control, no air bags. Then they should charge their customers $2000 for the truck to make it affordable. Toyota has lost it.

@julyman9

6 ай бұрын

TRD pro is not out till spring next year or he would have reviewed that one first , he usually always reviews the top of the line model

@arcanum3882

6 ай бұрын

@@Yvaneify you’ve lost it if you think they should charge $2000 a truck. I’m assuming you mean 20k?

@Aaddaammaattiioonn

5 ай бұрын

I’m already terrified to see how much it’s gonna cost here in Canada. Easily 70k plus.

Doug is the type of guy to call a USB C Port USB A.

@edwardvalivonis23

6 ай бұрын

Doug is a type of a guy to eat sushi at italian restaurant

@crunkycrunker

6 ай бұрын

Glad I'm not the only one to notice...

@Namka19

6 ай бұрын

He did call the interior USB chargers the right name tho.

@matti...

6 ай бұрын

eh it's a small mix-up

@evilAshTheDog

6 ай бұрын

I stopped paying attention after that moment.

Happy you got to drive the manual for the review! My dad has had 3 Tacomas for work trucks, all of them being manuals. His current, a 2018 a TRD Off-road has been an awesome truck. He'll be putting in an order for a new manual in a year or so once the current truck has about 200k on it. The 6MT was the only trans to buy with the 3rd gen Taco IMO, I had an automatic with a small lift and larger tires, it was terrible to drive. My dad's with the 6MT is much much better to drive. Seems like they did a great job with this rig. Hope the new 4 Runner comes out soon as well!

I considered getting a manual Tacoma a few years ago when I was in the market. Glad to see they are still gonna make them in future.

camera rear view mirrors are one of the greatest ideas in the car industry for last few years.

8 years into owning a Sienna, with those same A/C dials, and I still love them. Ingenious design; you touch them all the time and with this design you don't even have to look. Easy to find by touch, easy to use, and used all the time. A+ user experience

@Nate-bd8fg

3 ай бұрын

Not quite a Tesla!

@Notfiveo0

2 ай бұрын

I would hate to lose that JBL speaker.

I for sure have used the clutch start cancel in my 95 Toyota pickup. A very useful feature.

The no clutch feature is a vital part of safe extreme off roading. If you fail a steep ascent and need to safely go down and try again the technique is to turn off the engine, select reverse, put both feet off the pedals, turn your head to look backwards, and then start the engine. In low range of course. The truck will then safely slowly go back under power with max engine braking. It's fun.

12:43 my 2021 manual Tacoma has this Clutch Start Cancel button too. It's so useful when you're standing outside the truck and want to turn it on. You don't have to awkwardly swing your leg in to push the clutch down to start the engine

@P0L0G0D

6 ай бұрын

I think that's its only purpose. Start the car with clutch in and you'll lurch and stall xD

@drewb1774

6 ай бұрын

As does my 2006

@iamnid

6 ай бұрын

My 2007 FJ Cruiser also had this.

@Yeehawjeff

6 ай бұрын

My 95 4runner had it

@agnideva8227

6 ай бұрын

CSC has been a Toyota feature for the ages - I had a '95 4Runner with one too

I feel like the speaker in the dash could be a contender for top 10 list of quirkiest quirks 🤔

I had a pre-Tacoma SR5 in 1985. It had the clutch/starter disconnect and I used it a lot in off-road situations. Loved it.

The clutch cancel button also works in another way. They have had them in 1st gen pickups and 4Runners. Maybe second gen as well. If you go through some water or a river and your engine dies you can use that button and the power of the battery to slowly crawl you hopefully out of the river but doesn’t last as long as you’d hope but maybe that depends on your battery.

Not sure about other Toyotas, but manual Tacomas have had a clutch start cancel button for years. I liked it for warming my truck up on cold days because I could put it in neutral and start it without getting inside.

@brian5o

6 ай бұрын

I think a lot of the Japanese trucks have for years. A friend of mine used to own a later Nissan Hardbody 4X4 that had that feature, too.

@bagheerab278

6 ай бұрын

My '86 also has it. Useful for starting in gear on a hill, too.

@tylerwest3820

6 ай бұрын

Yep use it on my 2013 for exactly that

@thornboroughhomes7953

6 ай бұрын

My 88 pickup had it!! Loved that they still have that feature! Thats so awesome!!

@kevinrooney6348

6 ай бұрын

Cars used to let you start the car without pressing the clutch but at some point they decided they don't trust us to know how to drive a car. But it's good that Toyota at least allows you the choice.

Doug is a type of guy who got Carrera GT, Countach, and GT but didn't care about getting a band-aid for himself.

@leavnsmallville78

6 ай бұрын

I'm glad this is still happening.

@ronieclemente8597

6 ай бұрын

yup

@denniswithbeck4551

6 ай бұрын

It looks like he had a catfight, as he has scratches on his nose as well ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

@purwantiallan5089

6 ай бұрын

​@@leavnsmallville78still happening since 2015?

@leavnsmallville78

6 ай бұрын

@@purwantiallan5089 I don’t know, As long as I’ve been paying attention. My favorite was about him being the kind of guy who takes his pants all the way down at a public urinal.

Thank you. This was a very informative video. Take my like sir.

Excellent review as always!!! 😁

My 3rd gen is a stick, honestly the clutch start cancel button is great for getting the truck warm without hopping into the truck. I use it all the time snowboarding. My boots are too big to fit in the truck and depress the clutch. So I park it in neutral and when I get back, tap clutch start cancel and turn the key to start warming and defrosting the truck while I change out of my boots and gear. 10/10 thought on Toyota.

@greg2092

5 ай бұрын

Lol same on my second gen! I never use it for its intended purposes of driving on the starter. It's always pre heat or cool truck, but I still love it! Thanks Toyota

@kylemclennan5439

5 ай бұрын

My ‘91 had it too, probably my favorite feature on that thing

@BlueOvals24

5 ай бұрын

That feature is all fun and games until you walk out and see your truck no longer in it's space because somebody rear ended it. That especially sounds like a problem in a snowy parking lot.

@jmyers6175

5 ай бұрын

I do the same thing while I'm putting my work boots on before driving to work. Don't have to climb in to start it.

@christophertripp7922

5 ай бұрын

I've never seen a Tacoma without one. Super useful if you're working on them while they're on a lift.

The wheel base was stretched to lower the fuel efficiency requirements in the US. The larger the area between the wheels, the lower the fuel efficient the requirements are. This is why cars are continually getting larger and larger in the United States.

@nordlandak6853

6 ай бұрын

Now that’s interesting

@iLlegal_iBex

5 ай бұрын

I hate Cafe standards. Maybe someone will make a small electric truck one day

@jetter820

4 ай бұрын

​@skeletor43 I believe that's going to be the Stout that comes out in a year or two.

@Nate-bd8fg

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for mentioning that! 100% true! 21/26 mpg is TERRIBLE considering it's 2024 now! My 90's makes that!

I’ve been looking forward to this!!!

This was an exceptionally detailed video - the best one I have seen thus far. However, there are plenty of us that prefer three pedals. It was a deciding factor in choosing the Tacoma for me - which trucks come in manual - tacoma and gladiator.

@deresolute1061

4 ай бұрын

Same goes for me. I genuinely would've considered a Colorado given the current price point for the new Tacoma but the manual was a HARD sell for me. Can't imagine the resell value will ever deplete with the manual either, given I'd be real surprised if they revive it again for another year in 2025.

That is a ton of tech for a Taco, particularly the camera system. Toyota really did a good job with this refresh.

@westcoastplinkin6559

6 ай бұрын

Gonna be unreliable like the new Tundras.

@houseofno

6 ай бұрын

It's not a refresh. Doug already stated this is an all new truck.

@bwofficial1776

6 ай бұрын

@@westcoastplinkin6559 Tacomas sell. Tundras don't. If Toyota is going to put their reliability points into one truck, it's going to be the Tacoma.

@CGF101

6 ай бұрын

Don’t worry your paying for the tech😂

@rvne3959

6 ай бұрын

Thing is people don't buy Tacomas for the tech. Quite the opposite actually.

Doug, I am one of the 9 people who drive a new manual Tacoma. Thanks for the video!

I saw one of those yesterday parked out front of my work. Same color and all. A rad looking truck.

Cool that they still offer the clutch start cancel switch. I have it in my '95 tacoma, its great for starting the truck having to get in all the way and sit down. Also great if your clutch pedal switch fails and doesn't register your clutch as being depressed which would preventing you from starting the truck otherwise.

4:55 The longer wheelbase is to push the front tires closer to the corner for better approach angle and make it ride a bit smoother. The cab is the same length as before. Passenger room is increased because the cab is taller thus you sit more upright which in turn gives you more leg room since your legs aren't straight out in front of you. Also, the button on the taillights is to open and close the tailgate, not sure why Doug focused so much on the closing part.

@jimbobsmith2496

6 ай бұрын

Correct, I saw a video from the head designer, and he said that has been the chief complaint for years, and they finally did something about it. That and the double hood prop locations is for the shorter people who struggle to lift the hood

@BatuSmoka808

6 ай бұрын

Except it looks like the back seats are smaller now. Definitely smaller rear passenger windows, same leg room.

Another big modernization of this truck is it now has 4 link rear suspension as opposed to leaf springs like previous tacomas

@jaimeramirez-perez7198

6 ай бұрын

Leaf springs are still available on the new tacoma just on the lower tier trims

@sivildisobedience

6 ай бұрын

@jaimeramirez-perez7198 the sr and sr5 which are only available in the u.s

Great video!

So good to see you back outside! Looks and sounds MUCH better than the garage.

"Nobody's gonna get this truck with a manual transmission." Oh how I hope you're wrong on this one.

@bwofficial1776

6 ай бұрын

Doug doesn't know Tacoma buyers. The manual Tacoma is offered because buyers demand it. Unfortunately Toyota artificially limits manual production so the manual will be rare, but not for lack of demand.

The clutch button to allow to start the truck without pushing the pedal down has been in Toyota trucks since the 80s

I have a 2017 Toyota Tacoma with a manual transmission. The "clutch start cancel" button that you reviewed is very useful anytime you simply want to start your vehicle without having to a) hope into the vehicle and b) depressing the clutch. If you press that button you can then be standing with your feet firmly on the ground and then start the ignition. The only thing, and this is a big one, is that you DON'T want the truck to be in gear as you start it as it will lurch forward (or backward if you have it in reverse) which can be mucho dangerous.

Fantastic, detailed review Doug as always, you inspired me to configure my own online. I went with the PreRunner Xtra cab for $38,100 in solar octane for $425 because I love the looks, unique colour, and extra storage. I added the upgrade package for $1,390 with black fabric interior. I love how cloth feels and self-regulates temperature and I added the all-weather floor liners for $179 and the sprey in bed liner for $575 for protection. I went with the bed extender for $425 for extra room, along with the bed step for $455, and Predator tube steps for $700 to make it more practical. Finally, the spare tire lock for $75 for security. Delivery, processing, and handling was 1,499, for an out the door total of $43, 823.

Doug: Nobody's going to get this with a manual transmission. Me: Already did 🤣 My friend is a manager at the Toyota dealership here and I'm getting the first one they get to replace my 2012 with 518k trouble free miles 👍

@qotsa1

6 ай бұрын

I have a 2013 with almost 250k. Crazy to think I could double it.

@jamesengland7461

6 ай бұрын

​@qotsa1 you're such a slowpoke 😂

@lordcorgi6481

6 ай бұрын

@@qotsa1 Yeah, I drive a lot for work. I've only ever driven Toyotas because of it. I couldn't imagine driving anything else that breaks down.

I love that Toyota is keeping the manual, a respectable amount of people including myself have the tacoma in manual and absolutely love it. Super fun to row through the gears in these little pickups.

@geffreycaruso2411

6 ай бұрын

About 5% of people go for the manual. Toyota publishes the sales figures...

@Yvaneify

6 ай бұрын

Nah, what they should do is they should get rid of all the tech and keep it crank windows, no cruise control, no air bags. Then they should charge their customers $2000 for the truck to make it affordable. Toyota has lost it.

@YotaLC-wo6qf

6 ай бұрын

@@Yvaneify they’re supposed to be bringing a cheaper alternative to the market soon. But yea, I wouldn’t even consider the next gen Tacoma, let alone the 3rd Gen until they’ve all significantly dropped in price.

@nwezetx1

6 ай бұрын

​@@geffreycaruso2411It's not 5% per a spokesperson in 2023, it's 15%.

@geffreycaruso2411

6 ай бұрын

@@nwezetx1 I can see no evidence online of that stat. The 5% stat is everywhere.

I’m love the clutch disable in my 1991 Toyota Pickup. I use it everyday in the winter to pop the door open and start it up so I can get back inside as quick as possible. Lol

Man I love that I can got all of that tech like the huge infotainment screen, digital dash, the digital rear view mirror, the multi cameras, cooled seats, diff lock, sway bar disconnect with a MANUAL transmission. Truck is too small for my needs but I’d buy it anyway because of that feature combo

It’s so cool to see such a high tech modern car with a manual. Freakin love it

I think doug is wrong, i think a LOT of people will get the manual.

@liamrencontre

5 ай бұрын

I have to disagree with you. In the US where this car is sold, most people have begun to drive automatics for convenience and ease of use, so I personally do not expect the manual to be as successful as the automatic transmission

Honestly I'm most surprised by what you pointed out about the infotainment not having a "home" screen. I've had a couple Tacomas (one with the older Entune system and now a 2020 with the newer one that supports AA/CP) and it is always nice having the home screen with my radio info, map, etc all together in one spot that comes up when I start the truck. Very odd they wouldn't include a place like that where you can put a few widgets with your frequently used info. Especially with that HUGE screen with all that real estate available. Hopefully that is something they can update/patch and add in either before the full launch or eventually anyway! Also, I find it kind of interesting that every reviewer I've seen over the past day seems to have a different 2024 Tacoma to review. Off-Road, Sport, SR5, AT, MT, different features/options etc. Nice to see them giving review units for all the different trims so that people can get an idea what is available and what they might or might not want. Very different from when they usually just give everyone a halo vehicle with every option there is.

@jetter820

4 ай бұрын

They'll definitely do an update to that screen later on. It'll just download and you'll have it. Either that or they'll be a new kit that comes out to switch it out for a better monitor with better options.

Great video, totally agree with the manual transmission and I am excited to hear about the i-force max hybrid.

Doug: filming outside adds such a depth to your videos compared to those shot in the new Cars and Bids space. I know you are a person of places; you appreciate your local surroundings and that was always evident in your videos. One could play a mini game of GeoGuessr based on the context of your filming locations. It was really nice to see this one filmed outside. I’m sure it’s much much more convenient to shoot at your new studio, but there’s just something different about hearing those birds chirp in the background.

@rocketboy831

5 ай бұрын

It’s them Torrey Pines birds! Gotta love San Diego

@10hockeyrocks10

5 ай бұрын

It also doesn't help that he hasn't figured out the acoustics for the garage setup either. It's so damn echoey.

@drygnfyre

4 ай бұрын

This video really hits home for me because it was filmed in Thousand Oaks, not far from where I live. I recognize the street he's driving on (Westlake Boulevard), he was heading northbound on it. Know that area really well, cool to see him do a test drive around there.

All the Taco videos coming out on Tuesday is fantastic.

3rd gen it is! Thank you for the honest review. So many KZreadrs pumping up the 4th gen.

I used to use the no clutch start every cold morning in my old T-100. Nice way to warm up the truck without having to climb into the cab.

Oksy, so I have watched like 5 Tacoma videos today, including TFL and Moto Man and others. Yours has made me the most excited about the new Tacoma. This is coming from someone who owns a 2016 Tacoma currently. Thank you for showing all the little bits and featurs that we live with every day.

Things damns near a full sized truck now.

I must be one of those nine. Manual transmission and extended cab two door for me, thank you very much. I currently drive a 1998, manual, extended cab 2 door Tacoma, and I love it.

this is the perfect truck - manual, reliable and its a pick up truck!

@burntvirtue

6 ай бұрын

When the seating space is twice the size of the bed, you no longer have a truck. This is a minivan with a small, open trunk.

@trainfan998

6 ай бұрын

Reliable? Yeah sure, that engine is bound to have many problems especially if people use it for Towing.

@Jeff-bd5yo

6 ай бұрын

Reliable and turbocharged 4 cyl do not go together especially today

@duckswearinggloves305

6 ай бұрын

Barely a truck tbh. A 4 cylinder lmao

@trainfan998

6 ай бұрын

​@@Jeff-bd5yoThank you, finally someone who gets it!!!

The Morse code on the side of the dash reads "accessory ready" not "relay" Oh yeah, I'm a blast at parties.. why do you ask?

@sharpenedge

6 ай бұрын

🤓

glad to see Doug do the test drive in Thousand Oaks, CA for this one. Right down the street from me.

I think Toyota did a heck of a job on the new Tacoma. Love the look and the engine upgrades were far overdue. I drive a newer Nissan Frontier (love it, I am a Nissan man) but not immune to giving praise where praise is due -- this looks like a great truck.

Toyota is seeing sales of manual Tacoma of at least 15-20%, or else they wouldn't have gone through the expense of certifying the truck for different EPA tests, crash tests and emissions tests, plus different tunes for the engine, with different power ratings for the engine. To bring a manual to the market, there has be decent demand for it, to make it work Toyota's while, and the Taco has it.

@fantabuloussnuffaluffagus

6 ай бұрын

Toyota claims 5% take rate on the manual.

@bwofficial1776

6 ай бұрын

@@fantabuloussnuffaluffagus Toyota limits production of the manual and doesn't allow special orders. If they removed those two limitations the manual take rate would very possibly be 15-20%.

@fantabuloussnuffaluffagus

6 ай бұрын

@@bwofficial1776 I very nearly settled for an auto when I got mine, so you could be right.

@nwezetx1

6 ай бұрын

​@@fantabuloussnuffaluffagusIt's more like 11% according to the chief engineer.

A little disappointing he didn't touch on the suspension or brakes. I believe they have been updated as well. Good they still offer the manual, some off roaders prefer it.

Doug is #1 at car reviews. This review on the 24 Tacoma truck is the best I have seen yet. 🏆

We make a lot of engine parts for this truck. TCC, CHC, Intake manifold. Water pump and Oil pump. They're solid. Good stuff.

Nice review Doug but there's more than 9 of us manual stalwarts out there buying these transmissions! Good to hear the midrange power isn't hurt by turbo lag which is great for cruising around town or getting on the highway but I'm more concerned with power at low RPM where the outgoing V6 was solid.

@TheRidersChoice

6 ай бұрын

I couldn’t imagine wanting to row your own gears in something that has a mini van powertrain and passing power.

@fantabuloussnuffaluffagus

6 ай бұрын

@@TheRidersChoice Rowing your own is always preferred and the less power available, the more I prefer it.

@agnideva8227

6 ай бұрын

@@TheRidersChoice Better than letting a computer slushbox hunt for gears but I don't drive a truck for passing power, that's what my STI is for

@AaronPace93

6 ай бұрын

I agree! I am looking to buy one. My first truck. For a long time, I have needed one with home projects, and towing a car to the racetrack but I didn’t want to give up a manual daily driver. I can’t afford to have a million cars either. This seems to perfectly fit my needs. I hope Toyota lets me buy one!

@TheRidersChoice

6 ай бұрын

@@agnideva8227 that 4 cyl econo box gets gapped by any entry level BMW also. Calm down Mr Manual lol

There’s a few reasons why Toyota was smart for keeping stick in this truck one is because of the backlash that they gotten when they offered the automatic only Toyota supra. The other reason is even though it’s not directly comparable with the bronco and jeep wrangler it’s been the choice of many off-roaders For years and they are both offered with manual transmissions. Also, the manual transmission will definitely pull a premium in the used market in five years.

@JobiWan144

6 ай бұрын

Why, yes, Supra buyers are definitely the exact same people as Tacoma buyers. Laughable! They likely did a market analysis and decided that a certain segment of buyers really want a MT and won't buy a truck with an AT.

@leepicgaymer5464

5 ай бұрын

Which kind of corelates to the Supra in a way, They had to do a market research to see if people want a manual which they didn't do for the Supra

@ChopperChad

5 ай бұрын

Haven’t heard anyone since 1995 say they prefer a manual for off-roading. Except maybe the home built non-street legal folks.

@jetter820

4 ай бұрын

​@@ChopperChadhave you ever four-wheeled in an automatic versus a manual transmission? There's no comparison. The manual offers 100% more control over the vehicle than an automatic does. I would never own a four-wheel drive vehicle in an automatic.

Looks like a mini version of my '24 Tundra! If I could afford to have one of these as a second vehicle, I definitely would!

So many fun gadgets and features to break and replace....

This may have been already mentioned however the entire chassis/frame has been re-done which wasn't covered at all here. Several massive improvements there.

Doug is a type of a guy to hit the bar and order tap water

@bentleyjosephhamilton8392

6 ай бұрын

🤣🚰

@TFSIChristmas

6 ай бұрын

You stealing comments brotha Brotha going insane this time

@edwardvalivonis23

6 ай бұрын

@@TFSIChristmas I'm not stealing anything

@TFSIChristmas

6 ай бұрын

@edwardvalivonis23 okay but someone else made that comment

@edwardvalivonis23

6 ай бұрын

@@TFSIChristmas I made it before

Good to see the updated engine. I've been driving Tacomas continuously for 20+ years, and the V6 engine is rather gutless and gets lousy MPG. And that is without even towing anything. I also wish it was easier to find the extended cab version in the TRD trims, as I strongly prefer that over the 4-door with the tiny shortbed.

2015 manual tacoma owner and older truck apologist here - lots of fantastic interior upgrades that have made me reconsider whether or not I like this truck. So much extra storage to utilize. BUT, what were they thinking with that 4wd selector? I already hate that my truck has a switch and not a manual transfer case, but at least mine is easy to use.

I like that this truck has a manual I miss driving manual.

Glad Toyota is keeping the Manual as an option. Toyota clutches are bomb proof. My 81 Supra had 385K on it when I parked it permanently way back in the wayback.. My '04 Taco TRD was retired at 502K this past summer and replaced with a '14 with 220 on it. I expect it'll outlive me. ;)

Didn't think I'd regret buying a 23' Trail edition... but this is much nicer than I anticipated.

Doug is the type of guy to sell 5,000 tacomas to the middle east

I like how doug still think most people bought trucks because they are gonna do truck stuff with them.

@ermatthe

6 ай бұрын

LOL. Yeah, Tacoma Tammy is driving her truck to pick up a few bags of mulch. Does that count?

@westcoastplinkin6559

6 ай бұрын

@@ermatthe Doesn't matter how you use it as long as you use it!!

@Lando62

6 ай бұрын

True! I drove all the midsize trucks figuring I'd get a Tacoma and realized I'm not taking a $50K+ truck rock crawling. I woke up and found I loved the Honda Ridgeline which is perfect for the real world. Way more roomy, comfortable, more powerful, and better gas mileage.

I love some of the new features of this 4th gen Tacoma! With that said, these have sooo much more that can go wrong/break over the years. I have a 21 manual Tacoma, and though it leaves some to be desired, it’s a truck I believe will last a very long time to come.

@Lando62

6 ай бұрын

Toyotas are good, but too much tech to go wrong. You go in the water and that electric parking brake is going to soon fail and you will get a bill you won't believe!

@trainfan998

6 ай бұрын

I'm honestly I'm not impressed with this truck, especially with the engine.

@user-wm1xm5gm2k

6 ай бұрын

Just get a canyon, tacomas are overrated

@Yvaneify

6 ай бұрын

Exactly, what they should do is they should get rid of all the tech and keep it crank windows, no cruise control, no air bags. Then they should charge their customers $2000 for the truck to make it affordable. Toyota has lost it.

@billw8476

5 ай бұрын

too much tech. the 2024 tacoma is designed to fail the day after you pay it off.

Yeah yeah yeah but come on Doug we need that cyber truck quirks and features video let's go! :D

My first car ever was a 5 speed 98 toyota tacoma single cab man I had fun running around in that thing. Tacoma has come a long way since then

The best thing about this truck that stands out from the rest for me is…. Its a manual transmission!! Thats cool af!

I love that it has a manual still, but I’m really sad it’s priced itself out of the market and it’s lacking a V6

@Lando62

6 ай бұрын

And you are going to get a HUGE markup over sticker. Even so on the 2023s.

@jlui21

6 ай бұрын

-- There are 9 of us! We are the 9 (manual drivers).

@NoQuarterNoMercy1

6 ай бұрын

Why does it need a V6? If the HP and torque are there who cares about the number of cylinders?

@josecruz2924

6 ай бұрын

@NoQuarterNoMercy1 The biggest concern is usually the durability of the Turbos. The V6 engine is built to withstand the added payload and towing stress.

@xxalazin

6 ай бұрын

I wouldn't give 2 cents for the turbo 2.4 reliability

the little storage bin in the back of the bed is the exact same design as in my 2006 Taco 😆

The two walked down the slot canyon oblivious to the sound of thunder in the distance.

For whoever doubts about small turbo/hybrid engine’s power, you should try one, they are very torquey and responsive, the turbo is very small and fast spool, the electric torque is instantaneous,especially at altitude, at high altitude a turbo hybrid 4 will have more torque than ANY naturally aspirated V8

@nsaad3048

6 ай бұрын

It ain't the power. Turbos aren't new technology, they'll give you more power. There's no way a turbo engine can live up to the durability of an NA one, all else being equal. That's the whole thing about Tacos and their reputation too.

@megachonk9440

6 ай бұрын

Yeah, but a hybrid electric based on a turbo 4 cylinder introduces so many points of failure that simply wouldn't be there on a tried and true V6 (they wouldn't put a V8 in the Tacoma). Turbo 4s can indeed make impressive torque figures, and obviously EV motors are pure torque monsters, but it's going to be a lot more delicate and prone to being crippled by diagnostic faults. Also, not sure how the DIY mod scene will like this ultra-high-tech hybrid. It will likely be hard as hell to do anything with the hybrid version of this truck.

@evanleo7633

6 ай бұрын

@@megachonk9440 well, hybrid power train is not easy to fix in your garage but they actually have less moving parts, pretty much all hybrid got rid off belts, alternators, water pump, ac compressor (those are all electrified and last the lifetime) and some hybrid don’t even have transmission, and the Tacoma hybrid is not really a true hybrid, it’s just a regular old truck with a electric motor sandwich in between, it can’t drive on electric, just a power adder, but it got rid of all the accessories

@joser6948

6 ай бұрын

@@evanleo7633 just because those parts are electric doesn't mean they last forever. BMW's N54 experimented with electric water pumps back in 2007-2013. On average, the pumps only lasted ~60k miles. They went back to a mechanical belt driven water pump for their next engine after that failed experiment...

@GraV21

6 ай бұрын

@@nsaad3048 exactly. That’s the reason I just bought a 2023 TRD off road 4x4 instead of waiting for the 2024. Outside of the fact I would never buy the first year of a remodel/new model, I didn’t want to deal with the extra hassle of not only the turbo shortening the engines lifespan, but also having to replace/fix the turbo when that breaks.

Out of all the bulbs to keep halogen, they kept the ones that like to melt their housings on the older models 😂

I own a manual 2nd gen Tacoma, and I hope to be one of the 9 people with a manual 4th gen

6:50 cracks me up they still use the same exact bed storage for well over a decade now

Toyota missed the opportunity to make the gauge cluster screen configurable to look like the 1987 Toyota Pickup Turbo gauge cluster similar to the S650 Foxbody gauge cluster

@volvo09

6 ай бұрын

That should be a much more common feature. It's all software, just add some more gauge face options for fun!

The 4-cylinder turbo is a blessing. On the long run, it's way easier to maintain. Doing the spark plugs on my V6 Tacoma is a real chore, there's so much stuff i need to remove to simply change the plugs. In this 4 cylinder, all the sparks plugs are on top and easy to access. On a 4 cylinder, there's overall way fewer parts in movement than a V6, so less stuff to break and maintain. Oh, and when your primary catalytic converter will eventually take a dump, the V6 has 2 of them, and they're very expensive. I wrench on my own stuff for years, and i prefer by far wrenching on a 4-cylinder turbo than a V6.

@donaldsalkovick396

6 ай бұрын

If you're paying 50k and have a warrant why are you wrenching at all on it?

@maximeparent3004

6 ай бұрын

@@donaldsalkovick396 because I keep my cars very long term, way past the point of the warranty.

@JTstratman13

6 ай бұрын

You’ll wrench even less on the old 2.7L I4.

@urgranny6913

6 ай бұрын

Turbo is going to make it less reliable and probably won’t last as long as the v6

@rustler08

6 ай бұрын

@@urgranny6913 Diesels have turbos and last forever unless you're stupid with them.

I love this so much, it’s about time to get rid of my 2nd gen and I will be one of the 9 people getting it with the manual transmission just like my 2nd gen!!

If they hit 5% manual sales that will be a huge success for this manual transmission option.

I have driven and/or owned a number of pickups with a manual transmission and have loved every one of them. I am so happy that Toyota still makes the option available. I believe that they're the only ones left in the US that does.

@outdoorsnevada4138

5 ай бұрын

Frontier also offer them mostly as the 4cyl

A couple of years ago, I was driving a Tacoma as a work-issued vehicle, a 2014 or 15. I LOVED IT!!!

@user-xg6dc9dp3i

6 ай бұрын

Why?? 😁

Wait so the trd pro only comes in hybrid? Or is there a full gas option?

really glad to see an longer bed option!

Embargo lifted clearly. Bit surprised though, Doug used to be the very first to review them (and still is, such as the Kia EV9)

@bigbrown2690

6 ай бұрын

I was gonna say the same, Toyota lifted the gates of content and everyone posted their Tacoma review this morning lol

@nwezetx1

6 ай бұрын

Toyota doesn't care who is who. Embargo is an embargo and no one gets to be first.