2012 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Manual Walkaround, Exhaust, Review, and Test Drive

[@EasyBCLS]

Anybody who loves cars and trucks knows that it doesn’t get better than this! Wish more of them came manual nowadays

[@xfedoraxdavex7359]

Right. Love my 2015 5 speed.

[@Stormtrooper_98Trd]

My 1999 Toyota Tacoma SR5 V6 TRD Off-Road has over 414,000 Miles! Still Running Strong! Now has over 421000 miles!

[@nicholasskific4795]

that's Toyota for you, they will run till the end of time

[@Stormtrooper_98Trd]

Nicholas Skific Gotta love Toyota!

[@lethalchaos19]

toyota is a beast!!!

[@Stormtrooper_98Trd]

James Rock So true!

[@h001139]

nice!

[@Pedal2TheMetal]

I am right there with ya. Probably the only 2 Toyotas that I respect.

[@Thanson199415]

3:14 The reason why the material feels cheaper there, is because the airbag has to be able to bust through that, just pointing that out.

[@corwininadsm]

lol, so, every other car is able to do it and still have soft touch. its $

[@TRUE_GR1T]

I have the 2.7L manual it's a blast to drive. Would have preferred a V6 manual but got a wicked deal on it. This truck looks awesome blacked out like that!

[@skalon3013]

Nice truck, I have a manual 2009 Tacoma, 4 doors all wheel drive, it as a 4 litre v6 in it, mine also have the backup camera, 211000 km on it as of now, and let me tell you, I love that thing, it’s the most reliable vehicle I ever own, I personally wouldn’t trade it for a new one, it’s that good!

[@tloud600]

Yeah my 09 Camry is really reliable to Toyota seems to have a great year then

[@henrybertolette2496]

We will come

[@ronyvilleda8841]

Exactly my taco 2015 4x4 crew cab 6 speed manual transmission BLACK I LOVE TACOMA 4X4 STICK SHIFT 👍

[@Dramquart]

I have a 2009 TRD of road manual and love it. My only grippe is that when the car is warmed up, the revs tends to stick around up high when you shift to neutral, which makes up shifting more finicky than it should. Especially second to third. Actually helps with down shifts tho.

[@csas80]

It's easy to tell it's 4wd, it has the control dial for it on the left hand side of the radio.

[@robocop124]

That truck is sick. i just bought a 2009 and love it. took a 08 standard out for a drive and wish mine was the same real fun to drive the 6 speed

[@j-man3755]

i have a 2011 Taco TRD double cab 6 speed manual. The throws are a little long which is normal for a truck. I love it. You can get the TRD short throw gear shift as an option if you want to have sportier shifting. I recommend this truck at 100%

[@00lexuses300]

My aunt has a 05 Tacoma 5 speed I believe it's a 2.7 4 cyl. I like it it's pretty quick

[@long_wang]

2022 here, this truck is probably still worth $28,000 with low miles. If not more.

[@dave11686]

That black on black look is awesome!

[@RalphCQ]

I was looking into Tacoma's, also looked into Frontier and Colorado. I settled on Tacoma, because the doublecab back seats have plenty of room. Frontier and Colorado doublecab back seats are cramped. Had a 1999 Dodge Dakota before, that's American. 130,000 miles and still running as perfect as day 1. I know someone else who has a 1992 Dodge Dakota, still running perfect too. If anything tho, the suspension on those trucks tends to wear. Very happy with my Tacoma tho, only 600 miles so far.

[@ACEcolorado1]

Nice. My dad was actually considering one, but it was out of his price range and stuck with the Outback instead. I think that 4 liter was also used in the T100 which was also a pretty nice truck for its day.

[@Fendervana]

It's not a compact! It's a mid size - the old Tacoma(95.5 to 04) and pickup were compacts..

[@shivam220]

oh and i agree the last gen escape is soo nice i actually liked how u sit in it

[@MercuryStaniel]

"so if you try to drive it like a sports car you'll probably miss a shift" -proceeds to drive it like a sports car-

[@jjman37]

You can still drive and shift quickly, but not as quick as a vehicle with short throw shifter. If this is what you want, then get the optional TRD short throw kit. I suggest taking a stock 6 speed for a test drive and see if you like it.

[@tylerfaggard2010]

Ive got a double cab v6 manual. i love it!!! great truck mine is lifted and ridding on 35 inch tires!!

[@stough77]

Great review! 6sp manual in that truck I believe is actually slower to 60mph than the auto. I owned an 07' Double Cab 4x4 5AT and really loved it. I found the interior to be quite comfortable especially on long road trips. Not the best for commuting though...my average mpgs with a light foot was barely 17mpg - floor it and it drops quick. Also you note the noise difference between the 4runner and the Taco - 4Runners come with a bit more sound deadening I believe. My bro noticed the sound dif 2.

[@DreadlockDrummer]

if you think the engine is too noisy you don't have the radio loud enough =)

[@crude223]

I love my 2012 trd off road taco

[@JustinHarris94899]

I've hardly seen a 6 speed manual trans on these trucks. My 2013 Taco I bought was the only one on the lot that had the 6 speed manual.

[@83Stang5oh]

i dont like toyota trucks but i would drive this. its really cool

[@importcarenthusiast]

If I needed a proper truck (a.k.a.. not honda ridgeline or subaru baja kinda thing), Id pick one of these up in a heartbeat, with the manual, too. My friend's parents have one with a 5-spd auto, and I rode in it once. Its not bad.

[@josiahthibodeaux]

Is it just me or do old boy seem kinda down is this review? MAN! I love this truck.

[@RalphCQ]

Yeah mine's just a base prerunner doublecab with V6.. Handles very good, though the turning radius on it is not as good as my previous truck.

[@mwgiypop]

the ford ranger is still going with a whole new design and a 3.2L i5 turbo diesel but ford doesn't want to bring it to the US cause they think it will take sales away from the f-150

[@JesusSanchez-ee7re]

Diesel? How many miles per gallon?

[@_thebusphotograher_cali]

Actually the Ford ranger is back. For the 2019 model year.

[@bmwmsport11]

Hopefully automakers don't pull out of the compact pickup segment. I would never buy a full-size considering that their are not as fuel efficient, and if you get a small engine in a full-size you have to get regular car, which is a inconvenience. Good video

[@abcd827]

If it's a Tacoma it was made in California or Texas. If it's a current gen Tundra it was built in Texas and if it's a previous gen Tundra it was built in Indiana. The only Toyota manufacturing facility in Mississippi is in Blue Springs. It began production in fall of 2011 and only produces Corollas.

[@90Mrknowitall]

sick truck!!! LOL caught me off gaurd when you said " you dont Got" @ 5:31 LOL nice vid as always bro!

[@milesj.943]

You also have the choice of a Canyon or a Colorado, but the Taco is still the better choice.

[@Shauntron]

I've seen one out in the wild at a dealership, I would have been sorely tempted but decided on a 4runner.

[@xoquixxoqafxo]

It says "No negativity allowed, think positive" lol

[@jonesmat]

I've always wanted either a new or 1st gen Tacoma, but just now realized with the manual you get a hand operated parking brake, and on the automatic it's foot, still wish it was a normal handbrake because, you know...

[@kcm732]

I have this truck and i love it! And its in V6 and 6 speed manual configuration as well, and you got the transmission feel spot on lol, and yes, that truck does deff get loud in this config, plus my TRD catback exhaust xD

[@uno3863]

Do you still have your truck, I just bought mine last week, blk, manual shift and I absolutely love it!

[@jonschlegel2961]

@@uno3863 any update?? Looking at a 2010 6 speed manual v6 4x4 sr5

[@uno3863]

@@jonschlegel2961 aw man I recommend it, I still love driving my truck a year later, kept it stock mostly, the previous owner had awesome seat covers, custom made trd shift knob and BF Goodrich ko2 tires.. It's still a blast to drive, u should definitely get one 👍🏼👍🏼

[@jonschlegel2961]

@@uno3863 thanks man! Any issues with the throw out bearing? Or any other repairs beyond routine maintenance?

[@uno3863]

@@jonschlegel2961 nothing of the sort, only maintenance I've done is oil change, drives and shifts smooth as silk, and it helps that I'm the second owner, it was car fax certified one owner had 92k miles so it was and still is in excellent condition

[@the_random9718]

Nice review, my dad has a 2014 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Prerunner 👍👍

[@yz125ryder]

that truck is sooo nice

[@BernonCars]

2014 Tundra 1794 !!!!

[@xoquixxoqafxo]

Actually, the funny thing is, this truck is rated at 15/19 by the EPA. A 2012 F-150 Ecoboost 4WD is rated higher 15/21

[@nolanblack]

Note: There is no bedliner in this truck as stated. As with all 2nd generation tacomas, the bed in sheet molded composite (SMC).

[@NOLAItsNotOva]

Looks like a 2" lift. I have an 01 w/ the V6 myself. 162,000 miles and still running strong. Previous owner didnt take care of it that well tho :/

[@ntailor93]

no. I tell you. there is such a lack of power for the v7. You have to bring the revs up to at least 4100 rpm before you kick it into gear in order to get it moving. It has great gas milage tho, 15 city, 13 highway.

[@jtech6235]

The compact truck market isnt dying... Ford pulled out of the US market, maybe because the unrealistic vehicle standards. It is thriving overseas. If we could only get the D4D Diesel engine in the US you would see alot more Toyotas being sold..or Just send us the Hilux..

[@JoshA7fold]

Wish i could have seen the shifting throws. Maybe a separate camera to show it in your next vids. Or a segment in the end of you hard shifting the vehicles you drive in your videos. But other than that, great review

[@Dawgator]

Good write up man thanks!

[@SMITPGG1997]

Nice Review Of 2012 Toyota Tacoma SR5. 😁

[@supra4mn]

yeah man ! kansas city dealer got many of those start with 36000$ baja edition with 6 spd manual !

[@kgarcia14]

Love your review!

[@xoquixxoqafxo]

I didn't forget about them, I know just they are not very good and up for a redesign soon

[@kcreegs1]

Nice, FFX!

[@MVMSBLISS]

Sofyan! adjust the volume of the intro please :] but overall keep it coming. good job you guys.

[@panqakes24]

amen!!!!

[@UpTownDanny]

Nice review yoo!

[@matthewknowles7143]

If you don't downshift, you'll be needing brakes by the time you turn 6,000 XD

[@xoquixxoqafxo]

I know its a forth gen, my brain was telling me to say it but my mouth kept wanting to say first gen lol

[@Ichliebegermany]

you realize both toyota, nissan, and many other foreign car companies make their cars in america like i know nissan has plants in alabama and kansas. they do this while dodge continutes to make their trucks in mexico

[@xoquixxoqafxo]

i saw it, its too bad its not coming to the US

[@taitai907]

I didn't know you could get a manual with the Double Cab. Does it need to be special ordered?

[@diesel305454]

Good video!

[@willpearce051897]

@2theRedlineLLC the 4Runner you're referring to is actually the fourth generation. You keep saying 1st.

[@bnr32gtr90]

the key looks like the valet key i like the midsize/ compact trucks i don't need the size of a f150/ram/tundra/titan sure the fuel economy isn't gonna be that much different. The back seat folds down on the backs as well

[@YeuLaKho]

nice truck. I want one.

[@crackaddict444]

BTW, Toyota still makes the X-Runner.

[@crackaddict444]

Tacoma is getting redesigned in 2013/14

[@ZorlocMortimer]

Maybe because domestic brands don't give a crap about giving a solid mid size truck. Also, seeing as the Tacoma is made in the US by mostly American parts, it's American enough for me.

[@OTTOLOKS]

Trd package ads all the bilstein suspension and the ride is tuned little better, it's not all appearance :), I have a 2006 Tacoma Trd sport

[@GriffXJ]

Are the wheels powder-coated black or is that plastidip? I see that the inner side of the wheel is not painted which leads me to believe that it's plastidip, also the fact that the emblems are blacked out also leads me to believe it's plastidip, as using it is the easiest way to cover emblems and etc.

[@DreadlockDrummer]

i prefer the hood like it is, hydraulic lifting hoods suck when the shocks die, better keep a chopped broomstick in your car lol

[@NOLAItsNotOva]

To the haters, this mid-size truck has the same capabilities as your "American made" full size trucks. And of course you dont realize that Dodge, Ford, and Chevy dont build their cars in America.

[@huntertoro6504]

Could you do a vid on a Nissan Frontier Pro-4X? my mom has a 2011 model and i want to see what your opinion is on it

[@Matanumi]

no. they just don't offer it with the longer 6.1ft bed.

[@TRUE_GR1T]

Also what do u mean that this is one of the last ones with a manual you will be able to get? Toyota is still making tacomas with the 5spd and 6spd manual for 2014,

[@snowshredder102]

I think he means in the higher trims. Most Tacoma's with manuals are almost exclusively in the stripped down models with 4 cylinder engines and single cab configuration.

[@Datsun7705]

He means it's the only truck left to have a manual

[@dirtmaop]

means you cant shift really really quickly like a sports car accelerating down a strip. Your shift will just be slower.

[@pranksterDoug]

I'm hoping in the next redesign they update the interior it reminds me of my old cobalt in cheapness, also mpg's really need to improve because the new Silverado gets better with a v8 an is more refined.. Come on Toyota give it one more gear and the new 4runner engine.

[@ruggedp345]

I'll take that any day even if its outdated

[@jodiceygame]

nice whipp

[@IRoYaILTY]

beautiful truck.. wish i had one

[@touxiong625]

Do a review on the Tundra :D

[@OfficialHiddentest]

So the Tundra Platinum is better than this?

[@robocop124]

wondering the same thing they look real good

[@devildogreviews6226]

Would u recommend this truck as a first car?

[@FlowcastYT]

Yes

[@saul2555]

Hell yea my boi

[@corwininadsm]

If you're spoiled, then yes.

[@johnracca8662]

CorwinINaDSM don’t get jealous cause u didn’t get shit

[@gekkelman]

hot truck!!!

[@OmegaShenron6670]

is that the stock exhaust on it or is it aftermarket?? and what brand if it is???

[@kaleebsimagination]

Tacoma!

[@theredline]

4WD

[@Perfect5Recurve]

I want this so bad since I can't afford a diesel.

[@techdude6693]

Most likely needed a bigger truck?

[@supreme444]

Is this truck lifted at all?

[@310bbr]

what are those rims. are they just a cover or is it actually an entiire rim

[@stevejones8645]

OHHHHH, you must have the 27 speed Schwinn semi-automatic transmission. My mistake.

[@TheAlexv6]

Ford should bring the Australian spec ranger to the us!!

[@FlowcastYT]

My backup camera on my mirror does not work, I have the option and its turned on but does not work..

[@mb013962]

oh btw u forgot about the gmc canyon and chevy colorado

[@FuckYaSkateboarding]

where is this truck now

[@diamonddc5507]

Is it me or is that annandale cause I recognize that street near the Home Depot

[@GilZu]

What write on your right hand sofyan ?