46 grand for SR5 is absolutely ridiculous, it’s like paying 68 grand for a jeep wrangler! What is happening with those manufacturers? Has everyone lost their mind? Who in the right mind would pay 50 grand for a goddamned mid-side truck? You can get a fully loaded Honda Ridgeline for less than that! And we haven’t even started to see the prices for their hybrid versions yet… it is absolutely nuts!

@Lex-rt7vd

2 ай бұрын

Toyota released an inexpensive truck for Thailand (Hilux Champ) and the Philippines (Tamaraw). It's starting price is only $14.5 USD. I'm very tempted to get one when I retire in the Philippines.

@wtfx5757

2 ай бұрын

Clearly wages have not been keeping up with inflation. Everything has gotten so damn expensive that it is no longer affordable for the common person. This Tacoma is just the latest example. Wages need to go up, or we need deflation.

@moel1170

2 ай бұрын

In what world are you living???

@paulm6481

2 ай бұрын

Ridgeline is a nice CUV with a bed. If you don’t tow, if you don’t go off-road, if you don’t need long bed, Tidgeline is good. But it is not used by one that use their truck for working or off-roading or towing

@SouthwestTed

2 ай бұрын

New Ridgeline starts at $40k

I’m a diehard Tacoma fan, but 46k starting price is goofy

@Stressless2023

2 ай бұрын

Yeah and the rear seat space kind of takes it off my shopping list - Have 5'10 and 6'0 sons who aren't driving age yet and it looks like neither of them could fit back there well and $46k is also a little offensive to me for such a spartan midsized truck like this - Will have to check out the competition unfortunately... The Chevy Colorado seems like a much better value on paper anyway.

@jmpattillo

2 ай бұрын

To be fair, the “starting” price is in the low 30s. That’s the 2wd SR grade with the xtra cab.

@Peak_Mid

2 ай бұрын

@@jmpattillo correct but a tacoma without 4x4 is like a woman with no ass

@projectrazorcrest3335

2 ай бұрын

It's fair pricing. '02 Taco SR5 Prerunner sold for about $22k. Accounting for inflation, today that would be $38k. That's the starting price for this '24 SR5 so it's fair. The affordability issue continues to be our paychecks not tracking with inflation

I know everything's more expensive these days, but 46k for an SR5?😮

@paulm6481

2 ай бұрын

SR5 with a long bed.

The TRD Pro Hybrid Max, in white, with black trim is Hot AF❤‍🔥🔥

@beri232

2 ай бұрын

Agreed! Been waiting very patiently for some hands-on review’s for that model and the pricing!

I wish Toyota would bring back the smaller Pickup like my '93' which was just called 'Pickup' LOL. These trucks are getting huge, some of us just need a small single cab pickup, no Turbo to do our daily errands. 💁‍♂️

@watchreport

2 ай бұрын

Unfortunately due to CAFE regulations, just won’t be happening. The smallest “trucks” you can get these days are a Maverick or Santa Cruz. It all comes down to fuel economy.

@eightys4ever

2 ай бұрын

@@watchreportTo your statement about fuel economy, not so. As the original poster mentioned his 93. My 92 gets better mileage than this one’s. The issue is with all the safety requirements and equipment. Notice the base weight of this thing, wow! The early 90’s trucks were much lighter, smaller and NO safety features, except for a seat belt of course. Unfortunately those days are long gone.

@MartyMotoring

2 ай бұрын

@@eightys4everEPA regulations don’t allow trucks to be that small anymore. Our government came up with a stupid equation to calculate MPG vs vehicle size. Small trucks, with all the safety crumple zones, need to be super efficient if small and that hard to achieve, apparently. If they make it bigger they can get away with worse mpg

@eightys4ever

2 ай бұрын

@@MartyMotoring And we all pay more.

Got my 2024 SR5. Absolutely lovely to drive. Having that good response on turbocharger combined with i4 gives both good mpg and impressive pull when you actually use gas pedal. Impressed with how stable it is on road. Very good response wheels to body of truck. You don’t get that roll feel or delay between steering wheel and wheels. Also being a Auto Technician and doing lots of structural repairs after collisions for last 10 years.. I’d say the dual wall for upper front rails is an awesome change. As well as a full box frame that this one has unlike previous years Tacomas that had single panel upper rails that would buckle at firewall and c shape rails that would buckle at spare or rear axle totaling a few in. Rear end or front end hits. Looking forward to putting more miles on this.

I love that you are reviewing a SR5 and a long bed. This is a good work truck.

@Wellh0wrya

Ай бұрын

Good for 34k

I love your reviews man, keep up the good work!

I test drove a TRD sport, all wheel drive and it felt pretty good and peppy. Everyone is saying a 4 cylinder is not as reliable as a V-6 and won't be as good for off-roading, towing, etc. We will have to wait and see.

@miguelvega7769

2 ай бұрын

Name one 4 cylinder that can outperform a v6😂😂

@bruceleeroy8302

2 ай бұрын

@@miguelvega7769 Im not sure what point you’re trying to make but my GTI can certainly outperform many V6 engines, especially from the past

@jakes5530

2 ай бұрын

4wd not awd. Only tacoma limited trim, GM twins, and Ridgeline in this midsize class offer actual awd. The rest are part-time systems that are pretty annoying to live with (coming from a Ranger owner). I wish my truck did have awd, it sucks getting grip in anything remotely wet or slick, but cant risk switching to 4hi unless it’s snow or off road.

Toyota execs were smoking some bad shit when they were pricing this very underwhelming new generation.

Nice job Sofyan & this must be my daily truck.

This is one of my favorite trucks, also one of my dream trucks, in addition to the Ford F150 and Chevy Silverado.

@jacksoncornbreadmcbride6763

2 ай бұрын

What's holding you back Meyer? 🤔

The power to me doesn’t matter but what matters is how long the engine will last! That naturally aspirated v-6 was awesome

@paulm6481

2 ай бұрын

Only time will tell

@beexiong2995

2 ай бұрын

The 3.5 V6 was atrocious

@jacksoncornbreadmcbride6763

2 ай бұрын

​@@beexiong29953.5 Toyota V6 was one of the greatest engines ever

Had 4 Tacomas and have a 2021 now. I'll never buy a turbo or hybrid, but I had to chime in and say these are super expensive. They are a compact truck!!!

@CallumScottieCambell

2 ай бұрын

You been in a closet the past few years

@sammyjammy6647

2 ай бұрын

Stick with your 2021 POS. I’ll be driving by where you live with my 2024 honking and giving you the bird 🖕🏻

@officialyasir

2 ай бұрын

It's okay. Toyota will do just fine without your business.

@paulm6481

2 ай бұрын

This truck now is on a fully boxed frame that your 2021 does not. This truck has much better seating position. This truck has a telescoping steering wheel with much better range than your 2021. This truck’s ride is much better than yours and handles Better because it has coil springs instead of your leaf springs. This truck is LEds standard. This truck has great 8-speed transmission that doesn’t shift up and down like your six speed. This truck has much better infotainment than yours. This truck is faster. I stop. You get the point……..

@CallumScottieCambell

2 ай бұрын

@@paulm6481 Hi Paula, how are ya? 😊

Great review as always ! The only thing i dread w/ Toyota is the darn dealers in SoCal. =(

@paulm6481

2 ай бұрын

Same thing in Georgia. In this segment Tacos rule in Georgia.

Good review Sofyan

Couple things on your spec numbers. The engine is port and direct injected. Not just direct injected. Doesnt have a center diff lock on this model either. In fact there is no locker on the sr5. Also that is not a drop in bedliner. That's a composite bed

So excited for the TRD Sport!

14:10 That's what she said.

@oochiewally9577

2 ай бұрын

lol

@TalismanPHX

2 ай бұрын

Or he said 😮

@tomheringer2047

2 ай бұрын

Sofyan and I think alike. 8" definitely looks a little small. Would prefer something between 8 & 14 inches, like 10.5 inches for example.

Test drove one today, im pretty tempted

Can’t believe that’s considered mid size. It’s huge !

Go back and look at your review of the Nissan Frontier SV u did 2 years ago. The rims as Similar to it and you got 6.5seconds 0-60. I see SV advertised for 44 with sunroof and LED lights.

@andyleo8418

2 ай бұрын

Nobody wants a Nissan. Hence the low price.

@1_Papa

2 ай бұрын

That's not true at all; depends on where in the country you're talking about. TFL Truck went four-wheeling in their 2024 Tacoma, and it broke down. No thanks.

Nissan frontier has crew cab and 6ft bed. V6 NA 9speed transmission. Costs much less than the tacoma. Excellent alternative

Why are these pre-production trucks still being floated around to the KZreadrs?? If Toyota wants to sell trucks let the KZreadrs review production trucks at this point. It’s not like they are exactly flying off the shelf especially SR5’s

Gosh, I hope the new 4runners base SR5 wheels look better than those.

@jacksoncornbreadmcbride6763

2 ай бұрын

​@Brian_Eugene_LeeGolly gee, I'm glad also. My goodness gracious Briguy.

The Colorado is a better deal, u can get a full size digital cluster and infotainment screen for less money than a base Tacoma…

@Ryan57Garr

2 ай бұрын

Yes! Not to mention it looks better and has more power and better payload/towing numbers.

@Stressless2023

2 ай бұрын

And a larger backseat in the Colorado which is a deal-maker for me compared to the Taco since both of my kids are pushing 6'0 and not driving age yet so they couldn't even fit back there smh.

@myplaxismodelisbetterthanyours

Ай бұрын

You can get a Trail Boss for under $40k. Or you can get this made in Mexico turd with street tires and a donut spare

@BigAltimaEnergy719

Ай бұрын

@@myplaxismodelisbetterthanyours The Tacomas has been a turd since it moved all production to Mexico and the quality gone down hill dramatically

@myplaxismodelisbetterthanyours

Ай бұрын

@@BigAltimaEnergy719 with hearing about bearing failure issues in the Tundra, just waiting to see what issues comes up with the Tacoma. I like some Toyotas, but never understood the infatuation with the Tacoma beyond the gen 2. There are so many better options these days to consider and cheaper

Love the videos, this is a really nice entry truck.

this thing is proof toyota needs to come out with a maverick sized truck. look at the size of that thing! also i have always been intrigued by how when you close a cars door if its an older platform you can tell by that? i mean does it sound different on a 2015 model vs a 2024 model if its the same platform?

The new Colorado Trail Boss even with its incandescent headlight bulbs just has a overall look and feel that’s more upscale. The GMC Canyon Elevation certainly feels like a nicer truck all around than this especially in the interior.

@conorsmyth9963

Ай бұрын

What is the reliability like on the Canyons though? Those 8 speed transmissions on the canyons and colorados are atrocious

Just bought a Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 with no options, msrp 43k... Dealer wanted 56k.... I paid 46k after taxes and fees, plates etc. How did I do boys? I guess it helped that I paid it in full.

@spencertruman2004

17 күн бұрын

Seems fair to me. Pick my 2024 4x4 tacoma up tomorrow same msrp but paid 47 otd

I like mine. It does what i want it to do. Had a 2016 before that. Still getting used to it. Thanks. Its 2WD. I really wanted the PreRunner with 6 ft bed ..my salesguy said the factory wasnt making them yet.Mines Underground color.. it seems like its invisible because ive have more close calls people trying to hit me while driving. I keep headlights on all the time and it still doesnt help.

I'm super happy that I can get an extra cab and a 6 foot bed still. We're down to only Toyota and Nissan offering 6 foot beds on "mid-size" trucks. The Tacoma is nice, but they are getting very expensive. For me it would be a toss up between the mid size extra cab trucks and a full size regular cab truck, price is nearly the same.

An SR5 markup to 55k in California is INSANE 😄😄😄, CHEAP BUILD IN MEXICO 🇲🇽 😅

@skylinevq35

2 ай бұрын

Only if they included a 24 pack of modelos with each tacoma purchase would sound more enticing to buy at that price.

@paulm6481

2 ай бұрын

I have a 2022 Tacoma TRD sport 4x4 from Mexico. 21,000 miles later not one issue. And my bluecrush paint is perfect.

All that room for the LCd panel that is wasted could be used for a tuning knob too 🤷

6ft bed it’s a big plus (4-contractors)

Is there a trim or option for more room in the back seats, looks weird with a shorter back row compared to the front

How are you driving only a pre-production truck? They are already on the lots.....

Like my 2024 sr5 . Its comfortable and drives well. I don't really need all the offroad of TRD. I agree with wheels though. I'll probably replace them eventually for some blackouts with a little nicer tires. Thats about all I need. Its a truck.

havent seen any Prerunner reviews yet…?

Was he driving around in 4WD after doing that 0-60 run?

I wish Toyota would bring back the smaller Pickup)))

Wondering if that air dam underneath can be removed, kinda messes up the looks of the truck

I can get a Ridgeline with a V6 and all these features for the most part (most of what the average person needs in a truck) for much cheaper. There are still markups but the sport is around $41k where this is around $45k with most of the same features.

@jml9550

2 ай бұрын

Markup are gone. My buddy just picked up a Black Edition last week. $6.6k off $48.2k sticker. Sacramento CA area.

@hukmai

2 ай бұрын

Sigh - 2017 Ridgeline Black Edition now at ~189Kmiles when it was released $42K top spec.. now everything starts at $40K 😢

@jml9550

2 ай бұрын

Dude, the cheapest Honda model Civic LX is $25k wo a single option and accessory. $40k ain’t that much money nowadays. Have you seen home, rent, utilities, food, insurance cost? My home and rentals are all paid off and I make a decent tech income in the SF Bay Area, it is not like we are struggling here, and I feel the cost increase in every aspect of life……….anyway, to me the Ridgeline RTL is still a heck of a deal at $44k sticker, and I guarantee you I can get $4k off instantly on it, if not more.

@paulm6481

2 ай бұрын

Ridgeline can’t tow. Can’t go off-roading. Doesn’t have all the various bed and can and transmission and engine configurations that Taco gives

@bruceleeroy8302

2 ай бұрын

@@paulm6481 well if you need to tow over 5k lbs and need a 6’ bed, then consider the Taco but to those who don’t need all that, you can get the Ridgeline with comprable features likely for less. They quoted me for a Taco TRD pro for $54k where as 2024 Ridgeline RTL was about $49k out the door

Cost as much or more than a half ton truck. It's for people who think they wanna do truck things but never do.

Bring back the V6 please !!!

You can get a 2.5 gen 1794 or platinum tundra for that price.

If and I do mean “if”….. Toyota keeps the reliability with this new redesign, I think it will sell well.

Drop-in bed liner? No. It’s a composite bed Sofyan. Previous Gen had one too. Good review though, as always!

@jacksoncornbreadmcbride6763

2 ай бұрын

It's a drop in

@davidoverbaugh1180

2 ай бұрын

​@jacksoncornbreadmcbride6763 wrong. Composite bed

@jacksoncornbreadmcbride6763

2 ай бұрын

@@davidoverbaugh1180 You one a them German know it all fellers? 🤔

@davidoverbaugh1180

2 ай бұрын

@jacksoncornbreadmcbride6763 I am not a know-it-all but I do know that Tacomas have had a composite bed since 2005. My nationality has nothing to do with it.

@paulm6481

2 ай бұрын

It is slippery in prior version. You need a bed mat for sure. Hopefully this gen’s bed not as slippery.

I got a new 2023 Tacoma v6 last year for under 30k I can’t justify getting this for over 16 grand more that’s insane how much they are charging these days

@jacksoncornbreadmcbride6763

2 ай бұрын

Welcome to reality vato

For that much they need to include remote start as standard

Stop complaining about prices, everything went up...trucks, housing, cost of living

SLIGHTLY PRICY!?!?! You’re being WAY too kind to Toyota. I just bought a brand new loaded Frontier SV crew cab long bed (long wheel base) for $39K OTD. $46K for a lower trim level 4 banger is NUTS. And that’s not counting the freak-show mark-ups from the dealer. I drove past a Toyota dealership yesterday and saw a new Tacoma out front stickered just shy of 70 GRAND!!

14:10 That’s what she said 😮

@CallumScottieCambell

2 ай бұрын

Do you like ladyboys? 😊

Wait, so this engine doesn't have toyota D-4s system, I thought all toyota new engine have the port and direct injection????

My 2019 sr5 has a 5 foot bed with a bed extender. I perfer the older design. I also like the 6 cylinder engine ( but not the endless gear hunting). Why are the Tacos becoming so large?

Id prefer less power, and a v6 wirh no turbo

Very beautiful truck but why are they're still using halogen turn signals? Come on Toyota

@Chuffmaster654

2 ай бұрын

They wanted to save $2.00 per truck

@MattCC16Gaming

2 ай бұрын

That’s common for the segment. Higher trims will get front LED turn signals. The fact that you get standard full LED headlights and taillights, however, is above the segment norm. Competitors like the Colorado and Frontier get full halogen headlights on lower trims, with the former having incandescent taillights, too. So, having those are nice at least.

CORRECTIONS: ALL production SR5 models DO come with remote start.

I hate that plastic over hang under the front bumper what is that for

@davewilson7602

2 ай бұрын

Highway fuel economy, you can take it off I’d guess

@michaelkelley3459

Ай бұрын

I heard it gives you 1 mpg on the highway.

Cheap tiny screen on a truck that’s way too expensive. Great review but these manufacturers are crazy. They can keep their trucks.

@watchreport

2 ай бұрын

This truck should be like $32,000

This is a good looking and nice truck that surely will be reliable, but you can get a Colorado and ridgeline with all this stuff for way less and Hondas are no slouch in reliability. Toyota trucks and cars, in general, just seem to be getting more expensive compared to its peers.

50 K no rear air vents ??

Is the 4 cylinder D-4S or direct injection only?

@chibbyylol

2 ай бұрын

Yes the t24a (this engine) is all d4s dual injection

@tails300

2 ай бұрын

The T24A-FTS, A25A-FKS(FXS), M20A-FKS(FXS), and G16E-GTS (GR Yaris and Corolla turbo 3 cylinder) are part of the new dynamic force engine family and all versions have GDI and port injection. The revised 2GR V6 is also GDI/port and isn’t completely retired it’s still in use in the Lexus TX 550h+ PHEV.

@marcuswilson4083

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for confirming!

@marcuswilson4083

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for providing engine model #s

4 cylinder and $ 45k = no sale. Love the body design; it reminds me of the Tundra but it doesn’t have the giant Art the Clown maw that the Tundra has. I dare say this is the better looking of the two trucks. , the wheels look cheap though and that tiny underpowered engine gives me pause from a long term perspective.

Wait, so, a base Tacoma is OVER $50k now?! WHAT THE HECK?

46k for a base tacoma is super wild

@beexiong2995

2 ай бұрын

This isnt a base tacoma. The SR extracab is the base

That's a composite bed, not a drop in bed liner.

I honestly think the last gen looked better. Plus 46K is just ridiculous for an SR5.

That's $50k for a freaking SR5 here in California!!! GTFOH!!!!!

The only thing youre gonna be stacking up are the dollar bills you need to buy one.

Really digged the new model when they debuted it. Just saw one in person the other day and it was super underwhelming. Especially the rear.. maybe because it was a sr5 but I was not digging it. My bro picked up the new tundra and the quality was even more disappointing.. felt like I was going to break the upper arm rest area. Also, the rear bumper cap looked like it was going to fall off every time we put the step assist down.. wtf is going on with Toyota?

I’m taking the air damn off before it leaves the lot …. But yes this truck is beautiful

Let’s see what Scotty Kilmer thinks about the 4 cylinder with a turbo. He’s the most knowledgeable mechanic online and a huge Yoda fan

Toyota has gotten so expensive nowadays with their trucks & SUV’s

That’s not a drop in bed liner. It’s a composite bed….

Corporations are all about making money and this thing is a money making machine IF they can sell it.

When these went for $24k buying a “sporty” truck as a lifestyle choice even as you never actually needed a truck this was a thing. At $46k this is foolish flexing.

I would rather have a Chevy colorado they are way more fun to drive

Tacoma highest selling midsized truck in America for 20 years. Toyota the highest selling vehicle manufacturer in the world.

@mattspeer01

2 ай бұрын

Cool story.

@ASD-DAD

2 ай бұрын

So? Who gives a shit when toyota prices are thru the roof? Only dummy will be paying that kind of money.

Just buy the cheapest Thunder it starts at 40k and SR5 starts 45K.

Is 39k a good price ?

@joshlamar1990

Ай бұрын

Not bad just went used truck shopping not much cheaper with high miles

@myplaxismodelisbetterthanyours

Ай бұрын

Yes, as long as it is a different truck than a Tacoma

Jesus just called it a damn tundra because what the hell😂

@chrispnw2547

2 ай бұрын

A Tundra configured as this is $57K

Aside from the bed length. I can buy the Nissan PRO4X almost loaded. Oh well!

What is the point of replacing a v6 engines if the fuel economy is going to similar I don’t get it someone help me understand the point of this

@snowblind.

2 ай бұрын

...power??

@jml9550

2 ай бұрын

That hybrid and electric motors produce a lot of torque response. Much better than the old V6. Test drove one and it is nice and day compare to the last gen.

@Garlander

2 ай бұрын

​@@jml9550how were you able to test drive a hybrid model?

@jml9550

2 ай бұрын

@@Garlander I test drove the new taco with the Turbo 4 as well as the hybrid max in the crown platinum and grand highlander hybrid max. It will be the same power train as Taco and 4Runner TRD Pro and trail hunter. It might even be tuned with more low end torque. My buddy has a Taco TRD pro and I drove it many times as comparison. Longevity and reliability aside, the V6 has nothing in the new turbo or hybrid max.

@Garlander

2 ай бұрын

@@jml9550 that's great and all, but all tacos new and old have the same towing capacity, so unless speed and get up is all people care about, then sure, the new 4 banger has a leg up.

No way I’m paying 46 for a small truck with a 4cylender

Getting rid of the 2.7l for lower trims is yet another sign Toyota has lost their way

😎💪💪🤠

"literally"

Im still on the "you cant get a naturally aspirated anything, and no 6-speed manual, unless you buy a truck with nothing in it (SR) or blow 55k for a TRD and only a 5-ft box available." For that, id rather go to Nissan for their V6 with no cheap turbos to break later. Sofyan & Company A+ as usual! Toyota? B-.

They need to make the iForce standard platform wide. Fierce engine.

@MartyMotoring

2 ай бұрын

It’s on a ton of vehicles now! The 2.4L Turbo is on the new 4Runner, Tacoma, Land Cruiser, Grand Highlander and more with hybrid as an option

The U.S. military (SOCOM) has already placed a small order. They're not buying GM or Ford trucks...

Are tacoma all made in Mexico?

@TalismanPHX

2 ай бұрын

Yes

@dtna

2 ай бұрын

Yup. But the engines are built in Huntsville, AL in the U.S.A.. Thank god.

6:27 Ugh the tires and wheels on this model are lame!!!😔😡😔😡😔have TRD make aftermarket wheels and tires with more meat so the SR5 trim could stand out more!!!! 8:16 and why did Toyota move the exhaust to the left on the Tundra and Tacoma it’s kinda weird the sequoia is ok but the TRDPro and the Tundra TRDPro is ok too

These "midsize" trucks are getting larger with each iteration, right along with the price 😐🤑. For the price that even the base is, there shouldn't be any halogen bulbs used for anything at this point.

47k for an sr5?? WTF!!!!!

Your paying for the r and d in the truck

Plastic fantastic 😁

Did you say “metallic flecks” wtf bruh

Lost me when you said 4-cyl turbo, not interested.

The new Tacoma SR5 visuals and drivetrain is a BIG FAIL compared to the Ford Ranger XLT. The Tacoma is noisier, looks cheaper, and has poorer 0-60, MPG, and payload/towing ratings YET costs more than the new Ranger XLT. The public is already speaking as discounts are showing up to move the new Tacoma inventory. Toyota reliability was in large part due to not making upgrades and keeping an ancient design in production/for sale for decades. Ford gives you the choice of turbo 4, PHEV, or TT V6. New cab configurations/drivetrains are launching in the Australian market first and later globally. Remember, Ford sells the Ranger globally from three production plants.

@kizo172

2 ай бұрын

Exactly. Toyotas were reliable since they were 20 year old agricultural machines made road legal. 0 refinement but people wanted them that way. Now their reliably will slide while their prices are gone to the moon!