2017 Toyota Tacoma: Full Review | SR, SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road & Limited

Today, we'll be taking a detailed walkaround and review of the 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport 4X4 Double Cab. In this review, we'll cover all Tacoma's including the SR, SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road & Limited, plus the various packages that go along with each. Performance / mpg data, distinct styling cues, interior technology, towing, payload, bed/cab configurations (Access Cab, Double Cab, short and long beds) and much more will be covered. So, come join us as we sample this automotive delicacy in a very detailed review that will leave no questions unanswered!
Video Time Stamps:
Powertrain & Fuel Economy: 2:19
Startup & Exhaust: 3:00
Detailed Exterior Walkaround: 4:34
Interior Design, Tech & Amenities: 9:38
Occupant Opulence & Cargo: 19:37
Pricing Info: 25:28
2017 Toyota Tacoma Spec Highlights:
2.7L I-4: 159 hp | 180 lb.ft of torque | 5-spd Man or 6-spd Auto
3.5L V-6: 278 hp | 268 lb.ft of torque | 6-spd Man or 6-spd Auto
Both engines: 4x2 or 4x4
(see video for all MPG figures)
Pricing Information (excludes $940 delivery):
SR: $24,120
SR5: $26,205
TRD Sport: $30,485
TRD Off-road: $31,740
Limited: $38,795
As tested: Tacoma TRD Sport 4X4 Double Cab (w/ options): $34,317
Links:
Toyota on Nicholasville:
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Toyota Entune Tech Help:
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[@CarConfections]

Thank you for watching this detailed review on the 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport 4X4! Be sure to tell us what you think about the 2017 Tacoma TRD in the comments below, and don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE if you enjoyed the video.

[@eblacksburg]

Thanks for providing such a detailed review. The comparison of trim levels with visual snapshots to highlight some of the differences was a great feature.

[@CarConfections]

Thanks, glad we could help :)

[@codynautic]

I purchased the 2017 trd 4x4 sport. It has been perfect so far, no complaints. After having a v8 for so many year with the Ram, the v6 makes more sense as I do not haul anything to heavy that often. I keep seeing complaints about the lack of power, as for me, the power is just right. I definitely do Not miss my old gas guzzzling v8 for anything.

[@kercmerk]

Cody T z You do know that the Hemis get better mpg than the Tacoma right?

[@UnenthusiasticPerson]

Great review man. That's cool how you talked about all the trim levels. Very informative and helpful. Thanks brother.

[@CarConfections]

+OGMr. Awesome Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

[@criscamila]

I just got a limited, I am so happy with it my first new car.

[@DimachkaS]

Glad to see your reviews getting better and better - keep it up!

[@CarConfections]

+DimachkaS We appreciate your support!!

[@jefftrevordickson2756]

Surprisingly detailed review - thanks dude

[@CarConfections]

You're welcome! We're glad you enjoyed!

[@Cowboy-nu7ze]

I just bought an sr today and I am super happy with my purchase so far

[@CarConfections]

+Cowboy 2131 Congratulations!

[@Cowboy-nu7ze]

Thanks. I really do love it. its a 2017. drives very smooth. takes bumps like a champ

[@davida.tortosa6]

Hey did your SR come with a black front or no?

[@Scout819]

They forgot to mention for the SR the black front is with the Utility Package, otherwise it's color-matched :)

[@tommyjay504]

Still all good? Looking at a 2017 Tacoma SR for my next truck build. Any issues so far?

[@natehenry9904]

If only the limited didn't only come with doo doo brown leather. Why in the fuck would they only make a brown leather option!!!!! drives me nuts.

[@georgelewisray]

GREAT REVIEW:: We just bought 2017 TRD Off Road and have watched/read many reviews. This review is one of the very best and most complete. The use of mini-slideshows to illustrate the various models is particularly helpful. . . . . . thanks a lot !

[@CarConfections]

George Ray Glad to hear it was helpful for you! Thanks for watching!

[@kneedeepinbluebells]

You know what ? Well damn done Sir !

[@a99miata]

you would think at $40K for the Limited that it would have electric seats...I did notice that an electric rear window is now available. All in all a good video on the tacoma.

[@CarConfections]

+a99miata Thanks!

[@codykorzenowski6888]

I'm 11 and I love the tacoma

[@28ashcat]

one of the best detailed reviews I've seen. thanks.

[@mconner262]

I see some great spots for my guns. great video

[@CarConfections]

+Michael Conner Thanks! Glad you liked it!

[@mconner262]

I'm picking it up this Friday. No long gun spots sadly. Rifles are staying home lol

[@williamdavids2620]

The pocket mentioned at 14:12 is a place to easily store the key without losing it since it's a proximity key

[@cosmiczach]

Thank you for the great video

[@CarConfections]

+Zach Bennett You are welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@KyleRattay]

2017 Tacoma last year 4cyl 5spd, they will be collectors cars later especially in Super White which I now have. 4th tacoma now owned ever configuration including a TRD 6 and I will always be in love with the low maintenance bullite proof 4 cylinder. They will last twice as long as any six and get the job done. If you want 200plus hp IMO buy a full sized rig. Cool video. Google any 84-87 Toyota and any clean one in AutoTrader Classic will be 20k plus even a salvage title not bad for a 30 plus year old truck which originally sold for 10k. You do the math!!! Barrett Jackson just auction off a 89 IFS 4wd 140k original Miles for 20k plus. 2017 last year 4cyl 5sp is best long term investment obviously in 4wd.

[@KT-GoNavy]

Excellent video, thank you!

[@at3a6krd]

Great review! Keep up the good work

[@CarConfections]

Thanks, James!

[@blduff5642]

yep excellent review

[@CarConfections]

Thanks!

[@babyjjnels]

Best review I’ve found yet!!! Please make a 2018 next. Also try and get a better external mic on your camera. It will help not pick up the sound of the highway. Good job though. That dealership should pay you.

[@CarConfections]

Thanks so much! Glad you liked it! We actually have reviewed the updated 2018 Tacoma. Here's the link if you want to check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6uWpX56qKt4qdE

[@xcessdj]

great informative review

[@CarConfections]

+xcessdj Thanks!

[@chrisbruh8385]

Love the videos

[@cjbrenner13]

So does yours hesitate from 0mph when flooring it? My 2016 off-road does. Recall soon? Careful, could cause an accident!

[@edwardvillate2112]

EXCELLENT REVIEW !!

[@caddermeran]

SR5 is available with the V6 also

[@RodrinBird]

Excellent review, thanks!

[@CarConfections]

You're welcome! Glad you liked it :)

[@ericdanella2003]

I bought a 2017 Tacoma and have a hum noise when I reach speeds of 36 mph or higher. I took it back to the dealer and they said that the 2017 models have less sound dampening (insulation) than the 2016 models. I don't know if that is the reason for the noise, but I would have bought a 2016 model instead if I knew that. Not sure why Toyota used less insulation in the 2017 to begin with.

[@jiblyjably]

Just ask the dealer to install some insulation

[@ericdanella2003]

Well Toyota better do something about it, it is annoying. Hate to have them taking it apart though too. Going back to the dealership tomorrow in fact.

[@jiblyjably]

I mean if you go into it with that attitude you're probably not gonna get it done for free but if you go in and say "Look I just paid 30k+ on this truck, would it kill you guys to throw in some more sound insolation?" You might get a deal.

[@boboliver3054]

The good thing about the Tacoma is that all the great things that were once part of the 4 runner are in the Tacoma. The 4Runner, to me, has a ugly front grill with protruding head and tail lights. The Tacoma still has a more seamless look to it. The 4Runner has all the window controls up on the upper lever of the door, which is out of the way and makes no sense. The Tacoma's controls are where they belong and that is in the middle of the door. The 4Runner's interior looks incredibly dated, even with the limited model. Everything is plastic with about the smallest touch screen of any SUV on the market. In the big picture. If you are a 4 Runner fan of the earlier years before they turned into something that looks like it belongs on the moon, the Tacoma is what you want. Great looks with superior reliability .

[@pessimystica]

Bob Oliver lol.... i know what you mean. I noticed the new Ravs, Highlanders, & 4Runners all look more futuristic now. I'm looking to trade my Rav4 for a newer Tacoma. I miss driving a truck & having a V6, plus the gas mileage is better on these midsize trucks now than they were 5 years ago when i got my RAV.

[@JS-lx8iz]

Thanks man, great review.

[@Dodger2204]

Very good review!

[@CarConfections]

Thanks! Glad you liked it :)

[@matthewyim1736]

CarConfections, is there Apple Car Play and Android Auto available on the Tacoma yet? Or do we have to wait several years later?

[@CarConfections]

+Matthew's Car Corner Toyota currently has no plans to roll out Apple CarPlay or Android Auto to any of their models.

[@markm.9458]

Well done.

[@fubarsport]

Nice review but why did you leave out the TRD PRO which is latest addition to the Tacoma TRD line

[@CarConfections]

+fubarsport We typically do high performance variants in separate videos because they are fundamentally different vehicles. But we will be doing a TRD Pro video whenever we can get access to one! Thanks for watching!

[@genedeon3621]

I just bought a new 2017 four door Tacoma SR5. I want to buy the right mudflaps for it. So far, I have been having difficulties finding the right mudflaps. How do I buy a pair ?

[@adamkuperstein6289]

YOu guys are F%^*ing me up. Your reviews just made me decide to purchase my second vehicle this year. First the 2018 accord sport and now the Tacoma. Problem is I'm waiting for a dealership to get the 2019 cement grey. I'm ready to buy.

[@CarConfections]

2019's should be rolling out to dealers pretty soon!

[@bigbear805sg]

nice video

[@CarConfections]

+bigbear805sg Thanks!

[@andybub45]

Very nice truck! To me, I dont mind that it lacks power seats and rear disc brakes. Its not that big of a deal.

[@mikef2973]

Great video! Can u just tell me again which models do not get the push to start feature?

[@CarConfections]

+Mike F Thanks! SR and SR5 have regular key ignition.

[@mikef2973]

Car Confections thanks for replying! Is it possible to get a navigation system in the Sr or Sr5

[@CarConfections]

You can add navigation to the SR5 through the 'Parking Sensor and Navigation package' (V-6 required). Thanks for watching!

[@smallnuts2]

is this the first trim level? when will toyota do the next redisighn model? I always buy the year before like my jeep 06 before the new models cane out. not going to happen this time.

[@CarConfections]

The trim level shown in this video is the TRD Sport which is the mid-level trim. It starts price wise at $30,485. And another new Tacoma probably won't come out for another 5-6 years.

[@smallnuts2]

Car Confections thank you. still learning about the trims. you did say the gas is 17 city 24 highway? is that the same as jeep wrangler? hiw much to fill up? my jeep was $55 to fill up with that gas mileage. 433 miles though. seems better. i yhink my wrangler got 300 something miles. thanks for your time and great review

[@smallnuts2]

thanks, last question. can you still get the tacoma with the key ignition? I never liked the pushbutton.

[@CarConfections]

+Dom You can get key ignition on the SR and SR5 trims.

[@voneschenj]

Are there any differences (other than exterior color) of the Sport 2016 and Sport 2017??

[@CarConfections]

The only thing we noticed were some small pricing changes like increased delivery charge.

[@kevindust2712]

The power sliding rear window is new to 2017 TRD models.

[@leer7969]

what does the horn sound like!!! I wanna know!! I wanna honk at people!! Cool review tho, very detailed

[@FrostedFlake420]

What's different between 2016 sr5 and the 2017 sr5. Nothing?

[@Jos3d3vil]

the year XD jajaja

[@haydenwalstrom4942]

MaxH, 2017 gives you a power rear sliding window whereas 2016 it was only manual sliding.

[@westernsharpie]

drum brakes in the rear, uhhhh

[@andybub45]

They have them on the Corolla and it seems nobody cares...

[@ypk1580]

wow Only 159 Hp and 180ft of Torque?! My 1996 Toyota T100 has 190 horsepower and 220ft of Torque and its 17 years old. Wow XD

[@tonyupham2526]

Ypk Gaming u

[@enriquesaenz9491]

does the automatic transmission with the sport shifter come only with the trd sport 4x4 or also in the trd sport 4x2?

[@CarConfections]

+Enrique Saenz It comes on both

[@MJ-xk8iu]

Do this have heated steering wheel

[@00Camaroz28]

I just couldn't believe how bad the transmission is on these trucks when i went and tried one.

[@lsoriano5a]

hola me gusta mucho la Toyota tacoma 2017 kiero una 4x4 trd

[@javierarcadioespinalrodrig2293]

04:58 06:22

[@atomicorang]

Do you work for Road & Track?

[@CarConfections]

No but that would be nice

[@shamanking2595]

Если считаешь его ролик збс, то ставь лайк комменту)

[@views1dinhchibinh36]

like

[@dirtrider88]

thats not a bed liner. the bed is made out of plastic.

[@mikeramey2056]

As far as I’m concerned the other makes will never be able to complete because this is the only one with Toyota reliability I’m sure the Honda is reliable but it’s not a real truck with a frame

[@frankotexasfishing2888]

2 much money for a mini truck

[@BenMJay]

they dont make compact pickups anymore, dumbass.

[@andrewthefriend]

Entune sucks. The most disappointing feature of a $37,000 truck. Lame..

[@rossyoung328]

To bad they are so uncomfortable to drive ..horrible

[@peterdaniel66]

Cheap looking AND feeling.. What a joke for 40K.. Stick with the last gen