2016 Toyota Tacoma Real World Towing MPG Review: How Fuel Efficient is the new Pickup?

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[@courtsm3]

I was truck shopping, pretty much every brand minus Nissan. Ford 150 FX4, GMC 1500 SLE, Ram 1500 Sport and Toyotas. Don't like the Tundra much but I can respect it, it has its place. I settled on the Tacoma TRD Off Road DC manual. Decent cab for the two kids and will tow the 3500lb bunk house single axle off road trailer I plan to get soon. Simple truck, legendary reliability and good enough off road and on road. YES half tons I looked at were better in some regards, but they were also around 6-10k more with similar options with questionable domestic reliability. Couldn't be happier

[@chrisginoc]

Still happy with it?

[@gsfbffxpdhhdf7043]

Hahaha should of got the nissan titan.

[@jcollin810]

In my 2016 TRD 4x4 off road edition pulling over a 4,000lb 21ft CC, I managed 14mpgs driving 60-65mph. I've also noticed the more I've broken my truck in, the better fuel economy I'm getting. I average around 20-21 around town, and up to almost 24 on the highway.

[@scott0551]

I was thinking about getting one myself, my trailer is only 2000 lbs, Nissan Titan only gets about 10-12 pulling it. You are getting 17mpg pulling a 4000lb trailer and 24 when not pulling?

[@h2oskier1]

Would love to see you repeat this with ECT engaged for all of us wondering!

[@Aroceen]

Wouldn't change much. At highway speed, RPM's would be exactly the same. ECT mode just increases pedal sensitivity and revs higher before shifting. Other than that, once you're at a steady speed, nothing is different.

[@randomman8513]

Let's remember that Tacoma is usually for towing small trailers, or not towing at all. The figures are great in my view. This is a go ahead for me to get a new 2016 Tacoma next week.

[@fifty2eighty248]

Do it big dawg I love my 2016 sport here in Colorado

[@ryanwhite2739]

+Random Man Enjoy it! im very jelly

[@KreatorStudios]

Did you ever get that truck? I just picked up a 2019 TRD Off Road Tacoma yesterday! So cool.

[@ChloeDunIT]

Awesome stuff guys! So glad to see you y'all back on the road doing real-world testing!

[@densign1223]

Thank you guys for everything you do to show real world testing

[@HeyBennyBoy]

Its never a real TFL video without "Mr. Truck" and his favorite weight distra--BOOTing hitch

[@jamesbeaman6337]

Love these real world tests! In the past on these tests, you have compared the calculated MPGs to the MPG shown on the truck computer but I don't see that you did that this time. I like being able to see how accurate the computer number is to actual so would recommend including that when you can.

[@Fordguy1997]

Yay! The return of Mr. Truck! Kent is awesome.

[@ozarkmountainhollow5640]

I've hauled plenty big loads with my 2002 Tacoma V6 but never at 4600rpm. that's just dumb. 3000rpm max. for me. I like my truck it's been good to me. keep it 55mph and get about 17mpg with a 4000lb load.

[@whatfreedom7]

Wow that’s not bad. My dad use to tow a 25ft camper or maybe slightly bigger with a 78 cutlass with a 260v8. He just took it easy and never had any problems.

[@jesserevilla992]

The mile high could also be affecting the mileage. I've had a difference 350 lbs or higher in my half ton and it offset the mpg's. They didn't mention wind conditions and avg speed. When towing I'm a 63-67 mph on avg.

[@whatfreedom7]

I bought a 21ft about 3400lbs and my 06 Tacoma rarely gets over 2500 it does go a little higher pulling steep hills. I don’t let it get over 3,000 max probably myself I just take it easy and try to keep the RPMs down. The first trip I used 5/8 a tank one way about 1 :45 min trip and I realized I pushed it too hard. The same trip no load was only 1/4 tank. So the next trip I drove it easy with slow pull offs kept the rpm low as I could within reason and just took my time then when I climbed a steep mountain to the campsite I just babied it and I got way better gas mileage even pulling a much bigger climb. It made a huge difference.

[@Bobbybeb]

Not bad for a small truck that seems to have been designed more for off road fun. People that will be towing close to that weight more often will probably buy a full size truck anyway.

[@lkcampbell9795]

+Bobby0345, I agree. But the TFL guys seem to love to do reviews that are not appropriate for the automobiles that they are testing.

[@CaptainCocaine]

+LK Campbell Also known as stress-testing. Nothing wrong with that.

[@craigshannon5687]

I'm totally interested as I tow similar weight with my 13 Tacoma & thinking on a '16. They do mention in the video, many Taco owner's would tow something a little smaller. I agree, that a 1/2 T may be a bit more capable, but I like the size, and off road capability of a mid size, especially the Tacoma.

[@MexFutbol14]

Craig Shannon could this tow a car on a trailor?

[@30smsuperstrat]

My 1/2 ton Sierra 5.3 got the same mpg pulling a 5600 RV. Not bad at all.

[@jordanyang3066]

Great review as I have this exact truck and will be towing a max 5000 pounds for 1k miles.

[@Captndarty]

As owning a 16 Tacoma I wouldn't have believed this without seeing it but when driving from Minnesota across the plains with a steady headwind, a 1200 pound trailer at around 1500 feet elevation I averaged 14 miles per gallon at 74 mph. Between 8,000 and 10,000 feet in Colorado under the same weight and speed I was averaging 18 to 21 miles per gallon. Air density made a huge difference for aerodynamics. Even though there was a 25 to 30 horse power loss the fuel consumption reflected that.

[@canddmeyer]

Nice. Thanks for the video.

[@kovalfetterer8691]

Please more of these type of videos!!!

[@Inspector694]

Great test guys, how about doing this test without the trailer and compare it to last years model like you said you would. Thanks and keep up the good work, these videos really change my mind on what type of truck to buy next.

[@satberhoxhaj3347]

i love this truck planning to get one myself,but yeah i wouldn't do 70mph and rpm at almost 5000rpm 6speed auto ??? while towing 5600lbs doing 50-55mph would have gotten much better mpg

[@KreatorStudios]

I was thinking the same thing. 65 should be the absolute max in that truck with that heavy of a trailer in tow.

[@llibsetag8326]

Good test! Not ALWAYS towing, so in "real world" V6 is better on gas with "mid level type" of gas than V8 using premium level gas when just driving around.

[@doughenry7287]

87 Octane in CO for $1.95/gal...oh the good ol days!

[@Joshgribbon]

You guys should do this same type of test with the other trucks

[@JanBartos24]

Great test, guys. I like you were testing overnight to eliminate the traffic. 8.4 MPG didn't suprise me. It is good to let people know if they tow a lot they need to upgrade size of a truck. Now I wonder what is Mpg without that trailer?

[@johntkearns]

you goofs should do fast food reviews WHILE you're doing the gauntlet ... combo reviews. I'd never tow anything or want to drive revving that high flat out... crazy

[@TFLtruck]

You got it...Please look of TFLhotdog on KZbin soon.

[@johntkearns]

Good!

[@davidlusk7598]

+The Fast Lane Truck that's funny!! leep up the great work. love your off road vids, and ikes per cars along with trucks.

[@jamesflores9456]

+John Kearns ikr put it in manual mode

[@efraing726]

+The Fast Lane Truck I'd watch that...

[@GabrielMartinez-nl2ev]

i just got gas in Waxahachie, TX the other day for 1.58! Man you guys are awsome I appreciate all the testing ya"ll do. it really does help guys like me figure out which truck is the best for me. I'm looking at buying a new truck this summer and the Tacoma is on the top of my list. Will there also be a off-road Review in Colorado?

[@wojnowski01]

I agree but, most local hywy are still 55. So for us that don't have 65-70 it would be beneficial to see the 55 mpg/towing

[@codyshanks8181]

The freeway where u am at is 75

[@chrismahar628]

I didnt like the manual transmission when i tested it. my knee kept banging on the dash below the steering wheel when i shifted. Mpg is okay, bigger tank than the eco friendly car I had, but fuel about the same time once a week. it barely broke 23 bucks fueling from a quarter tank. i was happy

[@ssclassof2000]

Would really really like to see this exact same mpg towing test with the outgoing model with the tried and true 4.0L and another test of the mpg of the 2016 without towing to see if it exceeds the 23 mpg of the 2015 model. I don't think there will be much difference. Please do these tests.

[@9009matorres]

Not sure if the TRD has tow haul mode but if it doesn’t the truck should’ve been in ECT power mode and using the quick shift (basically manual transmission) should’ve been kept in 4th gear. I do that when I tow and keep it at about 55-60. Holds steady at about 2500-3000 rpms and whenever I come up to a hill, since it’s in 4th, it can hit the higher rpm to maintain power. That being said, that is an insanely heavy trailer even though the taco is rated at 6800 lbs.

[@budcargeorge]

Good video but I have to give constructive criticism.1) Very few of us buying a truck in this category care about fuel economy. I have never in my life bought a truck based on fuel mileage, could care less. The difference is so insignificant compared to the price of the vehicle. Save those mpg videos for the base line trucks with manual windows and no air conditioning. Fuel mileage is like asking about the weather, its just a conversation to be social. Most of us purchasing a truck that's around 35k or more would buy a truck based on looks or paint color before we even consider fuel mileage. And it is really an oxymoron when there are so many other factors that save you money. Diesel will get better fuel mileage but in the end you lose money on all other factors and you don't save a dime.2) Most of us don't buy midsize to pull, we just benefit in having a box to load, have an easier time parking and can fit into more garages and parking spots which is a luxury you can't put a price on.

[@EverydayLayman]

Do they make a bullydog tuner or something that helps with towing?

[@fonzijurado914]

My 2003 5.3 suburban with cold intake and flow master gets 20 mpg going 65 :)

[@boss123400]

Must be a great Titan review coming, since production of truck videos has slowed.

[@TFLtruck]

Hi Troy just an FYI for you we publish a new truck video every Tuesday and Saturday. Sometime we do more but that's been our schedule for a while now.

[@dolwayneify]

I would like you test the Colorado the same,great videos.

[@toddwilcox5307]

Glenroy Thompson n

[@jejoko]

2:34 SO WAIT A MOUNTAIN TOWING MINUTE! You guys weighed in without a full tank of gas...... come on!!

[@RobbDzzz]

While flat towing on the highway, the weight is mostly irrelevant. At constant speed, drag is your enemy. The weight will effect acceleration/deceleration. Drag increases by the square of the speed, so if economy is what you are seeking, slow down. A couple quick and dirty examples 40 squared is 1600, 55^2 is 3025, 65^2 is 4225 and 70^2 is 4900, just to provide an idea how non linear drag is and why your mileage is so drastically affected by speed.

[@krabkrabkrab]

+Robb M Wow. Finally found someone who knows what he's talking about. Yes, at 70mph, almost all loss of fuel economy is due to wind resistance. The weight of the trailer is almost irrelevant as long as the speed is constant. And why are all these dingbats concerned about 4500rpm? Toyotas can do this all day no prob.

[@arpropertyservices8174]

The "ECT PWR" button is not pressed for towing and why didn't you use the shifttronic manual to accelerate?

[@joshuawebb3337]

In my personal experience I get much better gas mileage doing 55mph than doing 65. I have a 2014 f150 5.0. Towing a 6k lb trailer. When I set the cruise control to 65 I get about 7-8 mpg. Doing 55mph I get 12-14 mpg.

[@Yogangster1995]

+Joshua Webb 55mph is about the sweet spot for maximum mpg for any vehicle. the faster you go, the less mpg you're going to get.

[@joshuawebb3337]

+Yogangster1995 I had heard that. Just seems more pronounced when towing. Normally I might save an mpg or so. But towing I might save 6-7 mpg. Doing 65 I'm always downshifting as well. Doing most of the trip in 3rd gear. Doing 55 I stay in 4th gear, maybe hit 5th a lil.

[@MrKeyboardCommando]

+Joshua Webb I'd have a look at your trailer, if I was you, because Mark S is getting 11.5 mpg at 70mph pulling a 4500lb trailer. A 50% improvement in fuel consumption isn't to be sneezed at.

[@MrKeyboardCommando]

+Joshua Webb The short answer is, you're towing too heavy a weight.

[@joshuawebb3337]

+MrKeyboardCommando maybe too much weight. Trailer is 6-8,000 lbs

[@BC4Lyphe]

Ouch! Ford 6 liter, truck and boat at 19700lbs. Towing ~62mph over 5700 miles I was getting low 14s, with fat mud terrains!

[@Silg2000]

+the fast lane truck . What gear were you guys driving in for the loop? Did he lock out overdrive by selecting "4"?

[@nielsjensen1997]

Great info but for comparison with already MPG tested full size and heavy duty trucks, I suggest to test without trailer also.Looking forward to the Chevy 4 banger diesel MPG test.

[@jessehernandez5043]

+@Dacheffen return? i wasnt aware it was ever here

[@jessehernandez5043]

***** that didnt answer my question

[@jessehernandez5043]

Red tapes? You clearly didnt read what i wrote. You said "Return the Hilux to US". And i said "Return? I wasnt aware it was ever here". Since i still have to spell it out, the question is, "when was the Hilux ever in the US market?"

[@edgarhinojosa4695]

now do a mpg test without the trailer.

[@henryle1552]

Edgar Hinojosa, with out trailer around 22 or 23 mpg on 2016 Tacoma 2 wheel drive.

[@andywenner4807]

I got 26 mpg from buffalo to attica NY a couple of months ago in my Tacoma TRD Sport 4dr short bed

[@daveybernard1056]

The 4cyl auto trans 2wd version gets 27mpg highway, easily.

[@whatfreedom7]

I came up with 20ish on my 06 4.0 4x4 auto.

[@jcin2win]

What brand vest is Kent wearing? I need to buy one of those!

[@GurtyVideos]

I have a 19 ft camper trailer. I don't know the exact weight but it's a '69. So I assume it's heavier being mostly wood and metal. Maybe 2500-3500? Do you think this truck can pull a camper across states? 10 hour drives? Or would it be better to get the diesel Colorado?

[@mxwrench66]

Yesterday I posted here all the reasons of fact that this test was skewed and invalid. They deleted my post. TFL just lost all cred in my book. Way to go guys.

[@BluSigmaSL]

You guys should find an old 80's Toyota 4x4, a 90's Tacoma 4x4, the last gen 4x4 and the new 4x4 and do an off-road mashup comparison.

[@byurkovitch]

+TheRoadDriverly The older ones would do better just based on the shorter wheel base. Everyone wants to have a double cab now. In my opinion a truck is not to haul the family. Have a truck to haul and a car to take the family. I have a truck but my wife has a car. Works out well that way.

[@BluSigmaSL]

+Brian Yurkovitch Some people cannot afford multiple vehicles for different purposes. It's a lot easier to be able to haul stuff and move people with one vehicle. If I was buying a new one I'd get one with more seats for sure.

[@byurkovitch]

Some of these double cab trucks go for over 40K. When you pay that much I can understand why you can't afford a second car. I keep all of our vehicles in the garage. Double cabs don't fit so I will not buy one. I guess everyone has there preference.

[@sheddski2942]

I had a new 1983 Toyota pickup sr5 longbed 5 speed buying the sr5 was the only way to get cloth buckets longbed and 5 speed and mine towed well but the truck itself was a lemon 🍋 and I sold it in 1985 after getting tired of trips to the dealer

[@kenudle]

Your Tacoma had the Offroad package but did it also have the towing package which includes a second rad. for the transmission, better brakes and shocks? I have a 2014 Tacoma TRD Offroad with towing package. In the summer I tow a 20' travel trailer without any problem. I stay in 4th gear and drive at 55-60 MPH. My RPMs typically don't go over 3,000. I also use a tonneau cover to cut wind resistance in the bed. Have you done any tests with a cover on the bed? Wonder if it makes any real difference to MPG,

[@nic0117]

my 2012 nissan frontier towed about 6k got about 9mpg at 70mph also have 4 mud tires on them..

[@larrykitterman9819]

Any chance of doing this test with last year's Tacoma. Just not sure this 3.5 is a better engine for towing.

[@SQ8warrior]

halla-pee-nose? now I've heard it all guys lol. its ja-la-pen-ohs, or hala-peen-yos.... greetings from Tejas lol. Other than that other universe pronuciation, great vid as always guys!

[@mxwrench66]

I kinda feel like this video is a set up to establish a bias control for a future review. Throw the Tacoma under the bus so to speak. Maybe to put the F150 tow test they plan to release in a more positive light. I still haven't seen an answer in the comments to the question whether or not the (Toyota recommended for towing) ECT Power button was used during the test. But after watching the video I will assume it was not. Also, by towing in D instead of the Toyota owners manual recommended S4 or S5 AND running cruise control (against Toyota towing recommendations) and holding 70mph (again against Toyota owners manual recommended maximum of 65mph), the truck was clearly stuck in 3rd gear the entire time revving the piss out of it. As a 16 Tacoma owner that tows a 5k lb, 17' travel trailer, I know there was better settings to be used to get more efficient use of the engines available torque while towing. (ie. S4 transmission setting, ECT Power mode selected, and 35psi in the rear tires) Then I would have expected 10-12 MPG and a max engine rpm while cruising level @ 65mph of 3200 rpm. However, even with these changes I would not expect to see MPG any higher than 12mpg. But the video MPG isn't what has me disappointed, it's the fact that you show the Tacoma only able to tow this load by revving 4700 rpm when this is just not true. If I was watching videos trying to decide if the Tacoma was up to the task of the occasional tow this would definitely sway me away. But it has been my experience that this just simply isn't the case with the 16 Tacoma. In my opinion it is completely capable of towing 5600 lb. without revving to the moon if towed as per the manuals recommendations. Sorry guys, but your test is invalid in my opinion due to these discrepancies.

[@MichaelKincaiddontroughit]

What did the trucks computer say?

[@josenoyola6050]

I would really love to know the new gear ratios, axles and transmission. my guess it was in 3rd gear and with its claimed 4.30 rear end.

[@callofdutyguy9]

Jose Noyola only Manual transmission has 4.3 rear end.

[@TheFinalKO]

when are you doing a head to head with the chevy colorado?

[@AB-coyote]

The hwy was mostly flat right? Did y'all leave the truck in Auto mode? What gear was it holding?

[@TheJoncic]

I have a 3500 lb Casita travel trailer (totally loaded). You think the Tacoma could handle that much weight? Probably some gear and a max of three people in the cab.

[@callofdutyguy9]

What gear was the truck in for most of this video. Should be in S4.

[@dirtrider88]

its obviously cold out in this video. wonder what the mpg would be if it was summer between 80-90?

[@Darius_Marx]

Did u guys use a break controller?

[@kylereese6223]

That would be awesome if y'all made a tv show

[@johnw391]

do yall use e85 or regular gas

[@IowaKLR650]

Roman, What did the truck computer say for mileage?

[@imjamesiridebmx]

what did the trucks computer say for MPG? Just wondering how "honest" it was

[@nathanl5091]

you must get worst results in cold weather testing vs summer? My gas mileage always takes a hit in the winter months where i live.

[@nicholasjaworski9368]

Can this naturally tow a small bay boat style boat?

[@pernell4351]

Is that the manual Transmission Toyota one.

[@schewpidkross3700]

Those gas pumps confuse me. How does it know when to stop? I thought some of the trucks have different tank capacities.

[@rickjames4283]

Not surprising. Most people who proclaim their MPG are just lying. My Tundra got about 5-6mpg towing 8-10k at 75mph for years on trips back and forth from AZ to CA. My brand new RAM 3500 diesel (in 2012) got 8-9mpg with slightly heavier load on same route. Still own the Tundra and its my favorite truck I have ever owned.

[@bellracing6641]

The truck was never designed to run 4000rpm continuously the Toyota motors get peak torque at 3300 rpm your testing was done 2000 rpm below redline and 600 rpm above peak torque/efficiency I own a Tacoma and I have to say there a tough truck they were designed to compete with the Ford Rangers or Chevy colorado's not the F-150's that's the Tundra's job.

[@callofdutyguy9]

Rc Tj the Tacoma 3.5 engine gets peak torque at 4600 RPM

[@Jtwizzle]

Kind of low numbers but for 70mph it is kind of expected. I tow at 60-65 so it would likely get ~11mpg.

[@alexl5649]

Where are you located that 85 octane is available? I am in northwest Ohio and I have never seen 85 octane available in the area.

[@dstafford2200]

hey tfl was wondering where to find the hoodie to buy gonna buy the shirt Friday but they didn't have a hoodie

[@TFLtruck]

Hoodies are on the same site under the drop down menu. Teespring.com/TFL-001

[@rickyd454]

I get 15 mpg towing my bass boat with a 2017 taco. Do y'all think the boat is too heavy to tow with the truck?

[@dusty179]

What's the rear axle ratio?

[@97KORBEN]

Why is it at such a high rpm at 70. Do you have it in top gear? Or is that what it took to keep that speed?

[@poobank]

please do V6 (gas) Ram 1500 to compare

[@Cheesy_Garlic_Bread]

I feel like that trailer is a bit much for your average user in that truck. I would expect something like a 10ft lawn trailer with an atv, or dirtbikes or something like that. 5,600 lbs 3 horse trailer is a bit over kill for that thing.

[@tripse7ens]

Question, Toyota is telling me the towing capacity for my VIN# (2017 Tacoma TRD off road) is 3500 not the 5600 as advertised. Any Idea what is going on with that?

[@rmanrique6]

I thought all TRD models includes the towing package, so you must have the 5600... I have a 2012 TRD sport, I hope can pull 5600 cuz I'm buying travel trailer soon.

[@thattallassnikka]

shell v-power in the sf bay is 2.60 pimp

[@ryanmartinage]

Tacos have always been notoriously bad on mpg while towing. Looking at the video, I get the conclusion that like all of us in the Taco community, this truck needs a diesel. For how it fits nearly anywhere, the resale value, solid build, and off road prowess.. It's a winner for me. That's why I bought one. It's not meant to be a towing truck day in day out.

[@jurel6622]

Sadly, I don't think the Taco will get a Diesel engine until about 2020. Toyota is very hesitant to add a diesel engine.

[@ryanmartinage]

I'd love to give Diesel Toys a lot of money and have one built. Would just be a fantastic truck. The Ranger is coming back and if it brings a diesel, I feel the name is still strong in the US to pull customers towards it.

[@TheRealChorLee]

Curious about the 30sec wait? Is that so the fuel can settle down?

[@TheRealChorLee]

NVM...should have watch the whole video first.

[@Yogangster1995]

Will there be a comparison video for the midsize truck category?

[@TFLtruck]

Yes we will do more tests like this.

[@chadsteele1]

5600lbs trailer weight. I had a 2006, with 5000lbs behind it, it struggled and the RPM was also up, like in your video. Driving a long ways like that made towing a long distance, not very enjoyable. When a trailer dealer says it can tow, you'd be stupid to tow that much. It can but not well. That's my personal experience. I think toyota should have put at least 300ponies and 20more lbs of Tq in this truck to make it a solid tower. Thanks for the video. Been waiting for one. Would like to see a Colorado/canyon - Tacoma comparison. Cheers

[@lkcampbell9795]

+C Steele, Toyota would probably tell anyone wanting a "solid tower" as you put it, that they would be better off buying the full-size Tundra.

[@chadsteele1]

LK Campbell I agree but my thought was, even at 5000lbs, it was not enjoyable over a long distance. Yes it can do it. No it does not do it well. Which to me makes it more of a tow nothing more than 4000lbs comfortably over long distances. That's from personal experience.

[@cctk2]

+C Steele So, you'd be happier towing 2500lbs? IE popup trailer? Im digging for information. Thx

[@chadsteele1]

I think for comfort long distance towing, anything above 4000lbs. is not just stressful on the truck but the driver as well. I sold my Tacoma sadly and bought something that I felt could handle the job better. It did. Chip Kalvin

[@cctk2]

+C Steele thx. have a 16 on order. Trailer is at 2200lbs+/-. The 2.7 4cyl handled it well, I think this 6cyl auto should.

[@jbnrusnya_should_be_punished]

Night time means no traffic also means not real world MPG test. So your 8.4 in this test will go closer to 7 MPG day time with normal traffic, agree?

[@CarlosAlvarez-zj4iz]

out here in cali we are at reg $2.47 prem $2.67

[@itsmepa2957]

like everyone has stated.. would love to see what the gas mileage is not pulling a trailer.

[@sugonmaballs]

Not sure what's wrong with your all's camera, but in the past several vids, I've noticed some weird discolored bars running across the screen. It's most noticeable at 2:28 and on, you can see it discoloring the trailer and anything else with a lighter color. It's pretty distracting to me, as I thought something was wrong with my monitors at first, hah. Might want to check your camera out and see if it can be fixed in the settings.

[@Y10Q]

it's 1.55/gal in Alabama. Just filled up 10 minutes ago

[@ted101975]

when are you going to take it off road?

[@WQQKIE]

You gotta take under consideration the altitude too.

[@1guyin10]

Thus the reason to buy the appropriate truck for the job. Towing that trailer (especially the frontal area) is asking a lot of a mid-size truck. It should pull your average freshwater fishing boat just fine though.

[@donleamon8653]

Yikes! That's what I average with my 40' ISC powered RV at 33k pulling my over 5k lb Land Cruiser out here in the western states, Az in particular. Kinda surprised that it couldn't maintain 70 in a lower gear. Not sure what part of CO the test was done in though.

[@budfans]

can you guys do the same loop without the trailer? Also its amazing at how low the mpg was I was guessing around 12 as well.. In all honestly if your gonna tow that much your better off with a full size and actually get a couple more mpg. the price is also way to much I priced a Tacoma 4 door with a 4 door f150 and after haggling the f150 was about the same price. for the about the same price its no sense to get a mid size truck when the full size is about the same price quicker and will get or beat the mpg of the Tacoma.. oh yea forget the chevy diesel that's a 4 thousand option I priced one and it was over 40k. If you want diesel get the ram 3.0 diesel for the same price

[@MrFindoutman]

Am I the only one noticing some red lines going across the screen at times? Is it the camera/editing?

[@anajay78]

What about the weight of the Fuel before weighing vs after.

[@scrimmy6969]

+anajay78 Looks like the truck took 15 gallons of fuel after weighing. According to Google a gallon of gas is 6 pounds. So about 90 extra pounds after they weighed the truck

[@cctk2]

I understand the need to set your constants: Speed, trailer weight, cruise control (surprisingly), etc. Why not set your truck classes though; 'Mid-size', 'full size', etc. 5600lbs, while it is still within the mfg limits, is really way outside the reality of what you or I would pull with this class of truck to any extent. I've pulled a 2300lb Popup trailer all over the country with A 2002 Taco with a 2.7 4cyl, and it did it extremely well. On the hills, I jgear it with the rest of the trucks; slow down, and take a hit on the mileage. Flat country, 55-60mph, 4-5th gear, 18mpg all day. Id never strap 5600 lbs to its butt, unless it was just to bring a load from downtown home. 70mph, 5600lbs, cruise control, gimmee a break. Next you're going to do this test at your 'Gauntlet'? And you're going to push it with the same constants; 70mph, etc. Well, its pointless. Maybe your purpose is to make the manufacturer look bad?

[@MetaView7]

I like real world testings.

[@masontucker3262]

Holy crap Gas here in San Antonio Texas is $1.53

[@3zkimo479]

Hippies. 87 89 93 in PA!

[@XBMD86X]

Yea, gas here in the Central Valley is $2.69 and that seems relatively cheap to me.

[@JC-hv2pl]

I want to see the power wagon tow.

[@Htown_sports_dude]

I always thought the Tacoma was a full size truck