2017 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2017 Chevy Colorado

The midsize pickup segment is heating up, and the Toyota Tacoma and Chevrolet Colorado are at the forefront of this resurgence. We pitted the two against each other to determine which model better suits your needs.
*Our comparison tests are different from most in that we keep the focus on comparison, not competition. We don't pick winners and losers because the right choice for one buyer is the wrong choice for another. Our goal here is not to tell you which small car to buy, but to make it easier for you to decide which is best for you.
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[@ZepG]

I bet you guys shit your pants when the airbags went off lol!

[@scottwilkins]

Or they probably shit their pants when the steering needed re-alignment in the Toyota?

[@ZepG]

Scott Wilkins Hmm my Fj has only been aligned twice since 08 and the tires wear evenly and it tracks straight. I thought my front suspension was almost identical to the Tacoma.

[@shelbygtrag5859]

what more off road get TRD pro, will put Colorado to same

[@JackDanielsCHS08]

GTRAG GTRAG not to mention the new one has i think the same fox shocks as the raptor

[@mromero911]

JackDanielsCHS08 lol no

[@JTFII]

so you guys trashed the demo vehicles gm airbag and toyota steering rack and then say 'buy a raptor' the balls on these KBB people ehhhhh

[@cj5517]

I have a 2015 GMC Canyon and I am very happy with my truck.

[@espionage69979]

+Jon Chong shutup jon

[@cj5517]

+john thompson shutup john - fixed it for you

[@positivewarrior5206]

+Jon Chong hahaha good one

[@jackmanfamsquad]

Shut up Jonathan

[@gw4k]

Piss off jon! Fix that!

[@Bobrob51]

I got rid of my 2016 Taco in favor of a 2017 Colorado. The Colorado is simply a more enjoyable vehicle to drive day to day.

[@maddawg0633]

May be the deciding factor. This will be my daily driver :/

[@Bobrob51]

@@maddawg0633 still much happier with the Colorado.

[@jesusgarcia9950]

I bet you're having transmission problems lol

[@Bobrob51]

@@jesusgarcia9950 there was a shudder at 5,000 miles but they took care of it with new fluid. 40,000 now and no poblems

[@tylermarlett4969]

@@jesusgarcia9950 overhyped problem that isnt as nearly common as people say. say question please

[@kevinpacheco2564]

Own a 2015 Colorado LT really love the way it looks as compared to the toyota tacoma never really caught my attention

[@hottew_twat3963]

my 15 colorado v6 was plagued with problems and drove like shit after I dumped it in 18 months

[@praski149]

How do you like your Colorado today?

[@jesusgarcia9950]

Bet your transmission had a problem

[@coureurdebois]

would have rather seen the gmc canyon vs tacoma as the gmc gets more leathers, aluminum trim, and softer riding shocks plus the gmc version is closer priced to the tacoma.

[@chasekanitz72]

Yes!

[@vaajchang]

+justin bouche Valid point you have there. But you can't deny the far superior resale value, reliability, and off road capability of the taco even with the canyon

[@coureurdebois]

vaajchang true, the canyon will have a better interior, ride comfort, build quality but it will fall victim to GM's reputation in the resale area, though most people who buy trucks keep them far longer than mid sized sedans so resale value is not quite as important as cars and yes, the tacoma is meant for more sporty things so off road goes to tacoma.

[@scottwilkins]

Resale is based on public opinion, not reality. Reality is both trucks are 1 for 1 at the end of ownership for the average trade in for their quality and ability to hold out to the next owner. But I do say the GM interior in either the GMC or the Chevy will look better than the Toyota.

[@willtacoma2ndgen661]

at the end of the day American trucks are junk.

[@joseperez-fs3ie]

I spoke to a Chevy sales person he told me he'll sell the Colorado all day but would NEVER own one since there always coming in with issues 😁😁😁

[@RyanAustinDean]

I don't doubt that he said it, but I've heard the exact same story about every manufacturer. There's always a salesman saying something.

[@Yogangster1995]

Blunt, and right to the point. Great work. My dad got the 2016 Tacoma TRD Sport and we love that thing. Got it with the technology package, and it is just awesome. We go camping a lot and that requires some offroading. Looking forward to take the Taco out on its first camping trip.

[@zzremington]

I have a 2011 Tacoma 4x4 DCab. I bought it brand new and gave right at $30K for it. It's 7 years later, I've put 68K on it and have taken very good care of it, no dings, new brakes/tires/battery etc. and well maintained. I could sell it private for about 22-23K, try that with a Chevy Colorado in 7 years, just saying.

[@isaynox]

you lost all credibility with your last statement, "buy a Raptor:" not even in the same class.

[@Theswitchy1]

yeah that;s like saying don't buy a mustang, just buy a Porsche 911

[@IPGAuto]

Its called sarcasm. Clearly the Tacoma won that competition but based on their facts, you are supposed to decide for yourself.

[@SurelyYewJest]

To each their own test drive, I guess. I drove both the new Taco and the new Colorado (gas). The Colorado feels much livelier when accelerating. The Taco, while solid feeling, accelerated very deliberately; it felt at least a ton heavier than it is. Both seemed mostly fine in terms of ride quality, at least in my area. IMO both trucks are nice, but I'd probably get one of the GM twins because the rear seat headroom was better, and its more suited to a range of situations, as opposed to mostly off-roading. If I were camping and off-roading all the time, I'd get the Toyota.

[@obispamente2036]

I'm a Tacoma fan and I'll take the manual with no problems but that Colorado looks AWESOME. Good job!

[@bt4350]

Decent review. Thanks, Kelley Blue Book. I personally wouldn't touch a Government Motors vehicle with a 10 foot pole, but I appreciate the seemingly well balanced review of both trucks.

[@ebuff57]

The Taco has drum brakes in its rear, which doesn't work so well when it comes to stopping while pulling a heavy trailer at highway speeds, in my experience.

[@guyproulx1660]

who pulls heavy loads with a mid-size, btw the Taco with it's drums stops faster than the GM twins

[@murasakinotsukifjc]

@@guyproulx1660 People who buy a truck to work and not to just putz around? That's like saying 'who buys an suv to tow stuff, just get a heavy duty 2500 truck!' which is a stupid statement.

[@JGomez1997]

Love my 2016 Tacoma, while yes getting one down here in Mexico was the most complicated and list waiting pain in the butt ever, every minute was worth the wait.

[@desonrakey4301]

Brutally honest review, thanks.

[@MrRandomshiznitz]

What's wrong with getting a Tacoma with a manual? Buy a manual if you don't want your vehicle stolen in the USA, LOL!!!

[@WildOutdoorLiving]

+MrRandomshiznitz Someone at my apartment complex actually has a manual trans 2016 Tacoma 4x4 Off road. It's the first late model Toyota pickup I've ever seen with one. Almost all of the older Toyota Pickups and first gen Tacomas were manuals. If I got a new one it would definitely be a manual, but my 91 is still running strong haha.

[@NOLAItsNotOva]

+Wild Outdoor Living 2nd gens had them too

[@WildOutdoorLiving]

Of course they had them but very few people actually bought them especially compared to the older pickups.

[@NOLAItsNotOva]

+Wild Outdoor Living Ah ok. Yea I don't see as many anymore. Quite a few people on Toyota Tacoma Enthusiast page on fb have manuals. Thats the only ones I see lol

[@LYNDONGOLDEN]

I really like the Toyota's appearance over the Colorado - both inside and out. My limited experience with a new Tacoma ended when I could NOT dial-in a comfortable driving position. I am 5'6. Between the low seat and a steering wheel which doesn't telescope out far enough (the limited steering column range being a common Toyota trait) I was unable to consider the vehicle any further. The Colorado has excellent seat and steering column adjustability to accommodate all body types, and provided me an optimal driving position with no effort.

[@orlfane1622]

+Jason Golden the Tacoma is not made for runts

[@robertc.sementelli9492]

Low seat??? did you even sit in it ??? I have a '17 TRD off Road & seat is HIGH! Which I like...& I am 6'2".

[@Mr.Legend_Speaks]

Wow, that Tacoma looks amazing. I like the Colorado too, but I would go with the Tacoma if it came down to purchase time.

[@slbzzb9944]

been a chevy guy the past 15 years and was going to pull the trigger on the Colorado but last minute went with Tacoma Crew Cabe 4x2 TRD off road and LOVE IT

[@ricecakeFTW]

And GM still is the only manufacture to offer a optional i-4 turbo diesel available in this mid size segment in the US.

[@dimmacommunication]

unfortunately diesels costa a shitload of money in U.S

[@guyproulx1660]

ricecakeFTW and the Taco is the only truck that comes with a manual in the V-6

[@guyproulx1660]

***** are you saying the 2016 Tacoma is under powered compared to the 2015?

[@DEATHx27]

The nissan frontier does as well

[@MrBury74]

ricecakeFTW most people won't need the diesel for 4K more.

[@FPSGHoST808]

I would buy the Colorado diesel and take the god damn plastic shovel off the front bumper. If i was worried about my truck being stolen, i would buy the manual Toyota, since nobody seems to be able to drive a stick anymore.

[@scirishrugger]

very true about people not knowing how to drive a manual transmission. My first truck at the age of 17 was a 5 speed manual chevy s10

[@bruhbruhbruh50]

i have a 1993 s10 soon to be my first car v6 2.8l manual

[@justat1149]

I’ve got a 2016 Colorado. Dumped that damn air dam as quick as possible. It looks so much better

[@TheRealMurican]

I decided on the Colorado. I'm a tall guy, and the Tacoma has no head room for tall guys. I was also given a damn good deal and an extended warranty

[@halodemon66]

the answer i needed

[@elishacombs1457]

I have a 2016 diesel colorado and it has been great so far. I average about 29 mpg, it has great pick up and feels fine towing larger loads. I'm gonna continue to enjoy it for hopefully a long time to come. Good review videos on these pick up trucks.

[@latn-mport]

Tacoma is king in its category! Best resale value and will run up to 400+ thousand miles!

[@lukehoisington4236]

I know it's a truck but no power seat? come on tacoma

[@666dynomax]

i get it on the base ... but an sr5 or even trd no way you shouldnt have one. still though, ill take tacoma

[@walkingman9171]

Not thrilled with the drum brake's either. But would still take the Toyota over GM junk any day.

[@tbr2109]

I actually prefer it that way. It's a lot harder to break manually adjustable seats.

[@MDC2020]

are you that lazy you can't pull up on a handle?

[@raulporras6239]

Thanks 🙏🏼 you fellas 👍 love your car/truck reviews….keep up your awesome 👏🏻 work

[@thedailyvariety4407]

How often are you really going to use the bed outlet?

[@nknasi]

to be fair, the verdict of 'buy a raptor' applies universally, not just to offroad use. :)

[@theswaff699]

want a supercar? buy a raptor! want a economy hybrid? buy a raptor!

[@joeracer302]

+nknasi Good luck fitting a Raptor down the trails around here lol ... I love those things, but they are not trail trucks. Great for jumping dunes though, or doing what most owners do, looking badass cruising to the mall ;)

[@guyproulx1660]

+joeracer302 a few years ago they took 14 Raptors to play in the dunes in Nevada and out of 14 Raptors 10 came back with bent frames, in 2014 i laughed when the Raptor (a truck that was specifically designed and engineered for races like the Baja 1000) got raped badly by the Tundra TRD PRO in the stock full class, the Raptor couldn't even finish the race, after the race they drove the Tundra another 1000 miles back to Torrence Ca

[@joeracer302]

guy proulx Didn't the Raptor win stock class one of the years though?

[@guyproulx1660]

joeracer302 don't know, i don't keep track of that race every year, as far as off roading a Raptor would be useless in my neck of the woods, it's just way too big for our tight twisty trails around here, the folks that own Raptors around here don't do any kind of off roading, it's more of a show truck, they are pavement queens around here

[@ElusiveRIDE]

So Tacoma wins in every important category except towing .. Good to know that

[@drinkingthatkool-aid3193]

Honestly though percentage-wise are truck buyers are buying trucks for their true purpose?

[@PatrickRich]

+OutOfThisWorldTV Anytime I am asked to choose between the two I always say: "Do you do truck stuff and generally want a half ton truck that's smaller? Get a Canyorado. Do you want a truck as a lifestyle enabler? Get a Tacoma." The Tacoma wont be the half ton smaller that truck buyers want, but it wins in the play department.

[@ElusiveRIDE]

Haha sad part ppl buy trucks just to drive around.. And honestly I don't even care about trucks too much as of now..

[@Snatchmaster42]

I just got my new 2016 V6 Taco and I absolutely love the new 3.5L & 6-speed transmission 👍

[@bamagym]

2017 Colorado Z71 Review, my experience. Severe vibration within a year of owning brand new truck, torque converter replaced, continued slipping after replacement, brought back to dealership, claim that cannot find anything, image that. Also, what sounds like a fan on start up, making noise, claim that can't find anything. GOOD LUCK!

[@bliglum]

Canyon and Colorado currently sit in 8th place on Consumer Reports' list of least reliable new vehicles, so there's that..... Meanwhile, Tacoma's rugged dependability is legendary. Plus it looks better inside and out, and will undoubtedly hold it's value much better over the long haul... Yeah, I'll take the Tacoma.

[@bliglum]

***** The frame rust issues, and subsequent bent frames, were solved by a recall years ago. But of course, the issue is always front page news, the resolution is bottom of page 9. Just like the unintended acceleration fiasco. After an investigation by the DOT, Toyota was found not at fault. Turned out the issues were caused by owners installing incorrect floormats. But, Toyota bit the bullet, recalled millions of Toyotas to shorten the gas pedals to protect people from their own stupidity. But tell me GM fan boy.. How about that GM recall that caused over a hundred deaths and many hundreds of serious injuries? How they hid it while people were dying until they couldn't hide it any longer?! Yeah, no big deal. A few people with bent frames is SO much worse

[@WesleyAPEX]

Colorado all day!

[@bluejeanxxx]

stupid all life!

[@chrisginoc]

Really? The new Colorado my sister drives as a company truck (landcaping design company) is constantly in the shop. One thing after another needs fixing.

[@Scuba_Bro]

almost bought the Colorado but i ended up going with a 2016 TRD sport mainly because of the ground clearance and it seems more off road friendly overall.

[@guyproulx1660]

smart decision

[@farism5313]

great review but i feel its been done a while ago and u guys just remembered to post it

[@speterbilt]

why not get the trd 4x4 offroad one? the colorado looks outdated already.

[@ephraimholmes2298]

I prefer the 2016 Chevorlet Colorado because I love the design.

[@acdc5579]

I own a 2021 Colorado Z-71 2 wheel drive and love it.. I down sized from full size Silverado and dont regret it.

[@buyrlewing3305]

My favorite part of this review was seeing The Cure on the Tacoma's entertainment screen.

[@IFNp96]

I'm just deeply in love with the Colorado's silouete. There's just something sexy about it.

[@PerpetualAnimal]

2:02 he barely hits his head stepping into the Tacoma. lol

[@TomTomTom87]

hahaha

[@skyistooblue2]

i like these reviews good job kbb!

[@SOBIsHobbies]

Feel proud and satisfied with choosing Tacoma over other trucks. And knowing that it is reliable and holds its value like a champ is just icing on the cake.

[@Skankhunt98745]

Both are great trucks however my money would go for a duramax Colorado

[@Tylerknoxville3]

I own the baby Duramax, fantastic truck.

[@joelborden3242]

The mid-size pickup segment has not been stagnant. Just ask Toyota, they’ve been selling a quarter million Tacomas a year.

[@1234krise]

Does the Colorado hold its value at all?

[@SwiftBassBeats]

I own a z71 colorado and i love it, never had any of the problems they noted and the ride is totally fine (plus i like to tow some things)

[@robg5509]

How’s the Colorado doing 4 years later? And how many miles on it? Thanks

[@lucasbarrera4627]

Chevrolet ❤

[@auriptide]

Wow, The airbag just released.......

[@Raszagal1983]

+auriptide lol thats ridiculous

[@irvinggonzalez9396]

Well I'm trying to make my decision over trading my 2015 Frontier Desert runner but looks like I can't afford for a Tacoma so I staid with Colorado Z71

[@GoFast605]

i wonder where they where to test drive these

[@Rumblefan]

GM makes my favorite full sized trucks, and favorite trucks overall. For instance I would rather own a brand new GMC Sierra 1500 over ANY other truck, regardless of size. However when it comes to the mid size trucks specifically, idk i kinda feel like the Tacoma looks better. But i havent driven either mid size truck, so for now all i can say is that the Tacoma LOOKS better than the Colorado. If i were in the market for a Colorado though, I would rather get the GMC Canyon for the leather interior and faux wood accents. Also heard the seats are more comfortable in the Canyon too.

[@Trussme96]

I'd take the Tacoma on reliability and resale alone.

[@scottwilkins]

What's the resale of the new Colorado?  Have you looked it up compared to the current Toyota?  It's not that much. Buy why would you sell a Toyota anyway? Do they break down that bad?

[@Trussme96]

Scott Wilkins I get tired of things quickly. Probably trade it in for the refreshed version.

[@MikeHiLo]

+Scott Wilkins lol you're an idiot if you think tacomas break down often. it's unheard of for tacomas to break down. plus look at all the older 90s trucks people use for hauling shit and other types of jobs, what are they? Toyota TACOMAS!! the best truck ever made and will always be.

[@805gregg]

My friends Tacoma engine lasted 123k miles not good

[@UvidCo]

ShoryukenDatAzz yeah but they have pretty much stayed the same for the past 15 years lol

[@slocavky]

I just picked up a 2020 tacoma trd sport. Love it. Now they have a height adjustable seat. I'll never have a GM product again.

[@Keymaster2022]

Super useful video. Honestly can't decide!

[@CannabisTrippin]

You used base model Tacoma vs Z71 model Colorado You should of used base model vs base model Or trd off road vs z71

[@randyr6610]

I buy nothing but Toyota trucks. My friends and coworkers ask me to try something new I tell them hell no.

[@adrianz8656]

you should but your a commie

[@Jezzrichjames]

What about the GMC Cayon?

[@zachmurphy71]

Colorado does come with in a manual we had a couple when I worked at a dealership. The dealership usually only will special order them for you tho cuz they don’t sell otherwise

[@MJTechChannel]

Toyota has a better name on trade-in value.

[@kendalltlard]

Not necessarily. The Canyon and Colorado hold the 3rd and 4th spots respectively when it comes to residual value. Making it only 2-3% less valuable after 36 or 60 months. This info was easily attained on kbb.com Do your own research, folks.

[@josesierrajr.5240]

+Kendall Lard you are mistaken, it's way more than. 2 or 3 percent. I know because I work at a dealership and see it everyday. plus dealerships don't even use Kelly blue book to appraise cars. they would only use kbb's numbers if it justified their own.

[@666dynomax]

TCO is about half with the tacoma. the chev might be great, but after having 2 they aren't much of a truck and not worth much after 4 years.

[@350toocute]

Who you kidding 666dynomax?You said a chevy not much of a truck.Who you kidding.My father still has his 1990 Stepside Chevy Silverado.It has the last 5.7 G.m. made.It currently has 256789,000 miles.It still has the same motor and tranny.It doesn`t smoke or leak what so ever.So you telling me a 28 yrs old chevy truck isn't much of a truck?LMMAO I`LL BET MY LIFE A TOYOTA WON`T LAST 28 YRS.I currently have a 2001 Ls Chevy Blazer.That`s pushing 18 yrs old.It has the 4.3 liter Vortec V/6.It currently has 135569,ooo miles on her.It too still has the original motor/tranny.No leaks, no burning oil no nothing. So who ever told you a chevy isn`t much of a truck?They have no clue what their saying.I`ll bet my life a Tacoma won`t last 18yrs.

[@doomtomb3]

I buy to own. Why buy a truck if you plan on retaining residual value to trade it in? I drive my cars until I’ve gotten all my value from it

[@hotwheel6663]

I thought the Colorado had way more Hp V6 than the Tacoma? Can't believe they missed this?

[@jremeee2011]

Hotwheel66 it does lol

[@princessluna1233]

I absolutley love my 2012 Tacoma. Its a 4 door, V6, and the best paintjob in the world. Spruce Green with gold flakes in the paint. Its my most prizd possecion in the world. I will own that truck my whole life. My dad bought it, and handed it over to me when i got my permit about a year ago.

[@Shakerhood69]

I like the 6 speed manual option on the Tacoma!

[@edwinbrusespinoza1003]

toyota all the wayy !!!!

[@willboyd4607]

If you are tall, you only have one choice. The Tacoma is only for people 6'1" and under, so, over that, look elsewhere regardless of any other features.

[@darthminnow]

6 foot 3 here and I fit perfectly in my 2016 Tacoma.

[@robertc.sementelli9492]

6'2" here & plenty of head room in 2017 Tacoma even with ball cap on...My son is 6'4" & still has head room...what are people talking about??? The same options speced out the Chevy came in $3,000 more than Tacoma...but NO SUN ROOF on Chevy.

[@rockygambina312]

How is rear legroom a wash? The Colorado has about 4 inches more legroom.

[@vaajchang]

Great job differentiating the two. About 1000 more, I think the price difference is not so much of a factor when it comes down to the intangible things associated with the taco

[@jandomingo7162]

This review seems slightly biased towards the Tacoma. Car and Driver recommended the Colorado over the Tacoma. You can't go wrong with either trucks.

[@1amino224]

+Jan Domingo Probably because Car & Driver is a sports car magazine and the Colorado handles better on the road than the Tacoma.

[@guyproulx1660]

+Jan Domingo maybe car and driver is sponsored by GM lol

[@mattjack4x4]

+guy proulx Dude stop hating on GM, just because you don't like them doesn't mean everyone else will listen to you. People can buy what they wanna buy. I have a '15 Colorado and it's been damn good to me and never had a single issue with it at all. I tried test driving the new tacos and just didn't like it. It all comes down to personal preference. In my case I didn't have much choice because I had to get rid of my ailing ranger because the rear axle was getting ready to break. Stop knocking everyone that doesn't own a Toyota, that's just not cool.

[@guyproulx1660]

mattjack4x4 GM treated me like shit in the past, now it's my turn,and if you don't like it you are free to ignore my comments. you say you haven't had one single issue, how many recalls have the twins had since it's introduction last year? it's good that i mention facts about the twins, it can inform and make future buyers think twice before spending that kind of money and regret it later

[@mattjack4x4]

guy proulx Mine had 3 minor recalls but that was for revised body connectors that's been it.

[@insainllama]

I still waiting for a new ford ranger

[@joeracer302]

+insainllama you'll be waiting until 2018, unless you live essentially anywhere else in the world lol ...

[@insainllama]

ya...

[@mouavang7184]

The new ford ranger is out but only in Australia.

[@joeracer302]

Moe Xiong It's manufactured in 5 different countries I believe, and sold in a bunch ... it's actually the #1 best selling vehicle in New Zealand (#2 is the Corolla lol) ... but yea, it's sold all over the world, including South America, Africa, Asia, not just Australia

[@TickleFingers]

The new Ranger in New Zealand is amazing. Ford is absolutely dumb if they don't bring it to the US! Watch the mighty car mods review. Its almost like Ford got everything right?

[@zg7906]

I have a 2017 Colorado 4*4 WT model and love it , would have been happy with a taco too, just liked how it looked a little better. They’re both great trucks and I don’t plan on ever selling it so resale wasn’t a biggy for me

[@davidmaniates2099]

Finally a review that shows the truth, everywhere else you look on KZbin all the videos are claiming the Colorado is this great midsize truck that's miles ahead of the Tacoma meanwhile the interior looks like it's from the early 2000's

[@SpErMin4t0r]

Raptor is the real winner!

[@bennybee1798]

Awesome comparison, but exploding airbags at 5 mpg? Some things never change Chevy......

[@tvanb]

+Ben Laverston hopefully was getting better than 5mpg at

[@JaaS0on]

+Ben Laverston can't decide if genius or bad having airbags explode at 5mpg

[@bennybee1798]

+Torrey B lol, I mean mph.

[@Sig721Tau]

What is the tester's height?

[@lucaspeddie3114]

Father bought a brand new Tacoma in 2017. Two months later found out that the transfer case was defected and the rotors were warped/out of round. No more Toyotas for him. Now has a Colorado and its flawless. Plus more power and little better on gas.

[@r14fpv93]

Lucas Peddie good luck. I bought a Colorado I can’t get it out of the dealership Service department. I’m going to buy me a Tacoma.

[@smartfan22]

I just need to say that in my state, I see a lot more taco's on used car lots then even the older Colorado/Canyons are hard to find for sale, but I see them on the road as much as the taco's. I owned a 2004 4dr crew cab Collie and even though it was much older then the 2013 taco I used for work out on dirt roads. The Colorado was better. the Tacoma was the trim below the trd offroad, poor ground clearance, the interior did not hold up the needs......my Colorado never ended up in the shop, but I did have to have the rear end carrier replaced cause it locked up and didn't unlock. the tacos had to go in for recall issues twice in the 3 years the company had them!my colli had the 3.5L inline 5 cylinder that had 234 hp/234 lbs-ft of torque and still got 17mpgs in town, those tacos had the 4banger and got 12-13mpgs in town. as per loading the trucks, well once again It goes to the Collie, I fit 1 dirt bike, one Honda touring bike from the 70's, ramps, miscellaneous other carparts, and two 5gl buckets full of chains when my buddy moved. The chevy handled a bit rougher then usual but it stopped and went like there was only one bike in it.the tacomas we loaded to the load rating and maybe a bit over with some equipment and then gear and three techs (in a extended cab) and that thing struggled to stay on the road and didn't like bumps at all.

[@NIKOSAUTOS]

I have a 4x4 Tacoma 2.7L and It averages roughly 25-26 on the highway and about 19 in the city, my dads 08 4x4 V6 gets roughly 21 highway and 18 city. Not sure where you pulled those numbers from.

[@smartfan22]

personal experience with the trucks is where I pulled those numbers from, considering that the work truck (2013 Taco) also had a tracker in it to know how the truck was being driven an where, company insurance purposes. And do you and your dad live within 1000' above sea level? Cause I was at over 4000'. which will also effect the performance, yet the trucks computers should have compensated for that, and yet the Colorado performed better.....

[@guyproulx1660]

yeah, he made it all up, the Taco is far superior and way more reliable than a GM product

[@POPJack1717]

In NM its a ration of 10-1 with the Taco being the '10'. I'm a Colorado guy though. Here, literally everywhere you look and go, there are dozens of Tacos.

[@fyahwerks]

no clear winner here

[@AlphaXCalibur]

These are the exact 2 trucks I'm lookin at right now. As far as my past goes, My family has had both chevy & toyota, chevy more so. We once had an extended cab toyota t100 but that thing apparently didn't ride too well. Whereas now we have a 2002 chevy silverado v6 single cab. But I just want something that can get me from point A to point B without a problem, preferably with a V6. I normally don't go off-road so I really don't need anything like that. Anybody have any idea which one is better from THAT standpoint?

[@fernandodelgado6305]

AlphaXCalibur my friend just a bought a 3rd gen Tacoma he's completely bonkers over his truck. I rode in it today and it was a nice smooth ride. Try them both out but personally I'll take Tacoma

[@nomad3744]

I have no idea what i want anymore... I live in PA and want a base automatic rwd truck... Its not like the snow gets that bad, maybe 2 or 5 days max you can miss work if its bad out. Never see the point in 4x4.

[@Chris-cu1yb]

Why are they comparing the z71 colorado to the base model sr5 tacoma??? Wouldn't it be a better comparison if they reviewed the TRD model instead??

[@TinoMiller]

Still would get the Colorado..

[@camaro_kyle6851]

i still like the colorado better.

[@Raszagal1983]

+Marthalamule Mcleish enjoy random airbag deployments and crap reliability and poor resale value

[@camaro_kyle6851]

B vu I'll sure will

[@camaro_kyle6851]

+B vu and that's only when your off road. so....

[@andrewc9234]

+B vu over 40,000km on mine now no airbag deployments or issues of any kind and i beat the piss out of my trucks

[@guyproulx1660]

+Andrew C as long as you trade it in before it reaches 80 k or the warranty runs out

[@first4851]

great video! thanks alot

[@3rdGenGuy]

i'm a chevy guy, but u can't beat the Tacoma reliability.

[@Jimmyxsx]

I'll take a Toyota, reliability is unbeatable.

[@bryanmartinez6600]

yep true

[@ryanhero2231]

+george palacios The Tacoma is also more capable than the Raptor for off road despite what was said in the video. Its lighter more nimble and able to get onto more trails than a Raptor. The Tacoma also has 9.4 inches of ground clearance vs the Raptors 9.3 inches. The Tacoma also has a 32 degree approach angle vs the Raptors 30 degree approach angle. And the off road model has no efficiency air dam valence that they said would be ripped off the minute both trucks off road. Even with the air dam the Tacoma has a 29 degree approach angle which is 1 degree shy of a Ford Raptors bumper in the non off road Tacoma model.

[@Jimmyxsx]

+Ryan Hero Not really the Raptor is one hell of an off road truck. The fox shocks of the raptor allow the truck to fly through rough terrain at high speeds. the tacoma is a good off road truck but i would take the Raptor over the tacoma any day. The raptor is one serious off-road truck with amazing suspension, more hp and better looks.

[@ryanhero2231]

+george palacios Raptor is too big and too heavy to be compared to a Tacoma and its capability for off road. The Raptor has an advantage at higher speeds but that is it. The Tacoma is light and has better clearances. And back when the Raptor was around in 2014-2015 the Tacoma Pro came with a Supercharger option and had the same acceleration times as a Raptor. The Raptor is just too heavy to ever be fast. The AWD Cyclone made 25 years ago will still beat the acceleration of the Raptor, even the new one. Its just too big on trails. The new Tacoma is underpowered but it is still lighter in the bush which is a 1300LB advantage.

[@marcosarg1]

+george palacios Dude, the raptor is an excellent off road truck, but a tacoma will run circles around it on a trail, that being said thou, for Baja off roading i would take the raptor no doubt, for rock trailing i'd take a tacoma or a 4runner ...

[@wahiawabound808]

TACOMA TRUE CHAMPS .

[@TangTuyetMinh1]

Toyota has the frame rust problems for years. I wouldn't buy one.

[@wahiawabound808]

Todd Jones its easy to get rid of that issue just rhino line it that will save the frame i have an 85 that was passed on from my grandparents garaged kept for years so before i took it on the sand i took it to a shop to coat it with rhino line and never had problems with it since 85.

[@armandoi4158]

Fuck yeah

[@MothRetra]

Kelley Blue Book, ""The Tacoma's steering easily became misaligned in both of our test units following only a few minutes of high-speed off-roading." So what does this mean, exactly? Was it when you were driving around in circles, drifting, and hitting bumps or when you were driving generally in the rough terrain? I'd like to know more on this. If steering parts are bending due to basic off-road abuse, then that is a problem.

[@DragonKnightX12]

Looked like it wqs during in the scene of weird circle driving. Like who actually does that?

[@CRXPhil]

I love my '16 TRD Off Road 6-speed Manual

[@CaptainCocaine]

You obviously didn't spec it out that way! :P

[@CRXPhil]

I had to order it that way

[@CaptainCocaine]

But no one specs out their Tacoma with a manual. Didn't you watch the video?

[@alextran8188]

+Sadpants McGee actually they do. my uncles '15 Tacoma Sport hes leasing is in manual

[@CaptainCocaine]

Alex Tran WOOSH

[@ravenmadx]

They cannot even give away the Colorado. The Tacoma sells 2.4 to every 1 Colorado and that gap is going to widen as production catches up to the demand. Dealers cannot keep the TRDs in stock. The insane resale value and dependability of the Toyota Tacoma is legendary and the Colorado is being left in the dust....Literally. gmauthority.com/blog/2015/08/toyota-tacoma-outsells-chevy-colorado-on-a-two-to-one-basis-in-july-2015/

[@SurelyYewJest]

+ravenmadx This is wrong, and yes I say that even as you provide a link. www.goodcarbadcar.net. Include the GMC Canyon numbers in there (same platform, same engines, same tranny, same capabilities, more features) and the ratio is reduced greatly, to 1.5:1. In the first year on sale after 3 years out of the mid-size segment, GM sold 3X as many units as they did the outgoing 2012 twins. They sold twice as many units as Nissan's Frontier in 2015, and are easily the second-best seller in the market, selling about 125k to Toyota's 190k. 65k units may sound like a lot to you, but to GM it really isn't considering they sell ~1.1 million truck units per year across all brands and segments. As far as resale goes, the story isn't quit that clear cut there, either. Look up resale on a 2012 V8 Colorado, and it's hovering between $25-30k, depending on miles. Yes, for the old Colorado that supposedly nobody loved. Even the 3.7L 5-cylinder models sell high. Is it as high as Tacoma? No, but it's not nearly as low as Taco fans would have people believe, partly because pickups in general, regardless of make, hold their value very well. So, generally speaking, GM moves a lot of metal that holds its value only a bit worse than Toyota, who does far smaller truck volumes overall.

[@ravenmadx]

+SurelyYewJest Here is the data from the very same site you gave me.... Colorado total US Sales: Tacoma total US sales: 2012 - 36,840 2012 - 141,365 2013 - 3412 2013 - 159,485 2014 - 8003 2014 - 155,041 2015 - 84,430 (Colorado Release) 2015 - 179,562 2016 - 22,620 2016 - 44,576 (Tacoma Release) So, even when compared to the Old outgoing model of Tacoma the Colorado got whooped more that 2:1. The Colorado was released 1 year earlier. The Tacoma's debut still outsold 2:1 to the Colorado and the Colorado losing much of its initial "hype" and fizzling out while the Tacoma is picking up steam. Using the GMC "double up" makes the sales numbers look even more pathetic for GM. It takes 2 different Companies under one banner (GM) to compete (which it doesn't) to the Tacoma. And GM still cannot Usurp the King of the Mid-sized truck.

[@SurelyYewJest]

ravenmadx Again you are counting only Colorado numbers to make your argument look good. Count the Canyon numbers, too. I know what the data is because I compiled everything before I replied to you, hence the numbers I cited.

[@ravenmadx]

+SurelyYewJest The Canyon is the same trash truck in a chromier package. My argument is sound and the fact that you have to try to double up when I was talking specifically about the Colorado. Who cares about the Canyon it is an irrelevant truck hence no reviews about the Canyon because it is duplicity. GM has to provide large "cash bonuses" just to try to move metal. Tacoma never has had this problem. Ever.

[@SurelyYewJest]

ravenmadx Your argument is crap. It's not doubling up because the GMC is effectively the same truck with more options. It's not some magically different truck that competes with the Colorado.

[@vikk5459]

It's 2016 and GM is JUST NOW getting into push button start on SOME of their cars. That technology has been around since 2005 and GM is the last to get into it. GM, in general, sucks (interior quality, BIG ONE, recalls, generally shitty automatic transmissions until they got the 8 speed, and a few others) so please, get the Tacoma.

[@Nonamguys]

+Vikk 54 Plus the manual. oooooh the manual. so happy someone kept it after dodge ditched.

[@DrewAbbs]

+Vikk 54 You may need some better criteria, push button ignition has been around since 2005, but I remember my 1980 buick having electronic seat adjustments. Pretty sure towing matters to some, offroad on others, resale to some, along with comfort, horsepower, mpg, not having your frame rust out, aftermarket parts, etc. You wont be finding a clear winner, especially not in this lame review of both trucks

[@ericochoa4271]

I've looked at both and for the Colorado is much roomier both front seats and especially the rear seats but the Toyota is a better in terms of reliability and value retention. Hard for me to choose

[@jamie91433]

I like the look of the Tacoma too, I have a Colorado wt that I just put new leather seats on to match the interior, the drive is smooth. The interior of the Tacoma is well built. The Colorado is mass built but well thought of. There is stuff that Chevy needs to work on but we can all admit that Chevy and gmc are doing a good job on trucks this past year. Tacoma will always be lead in reliability and all that. After I pay off my Colorado I would consider a 2021 Tacoma

[@MegaHairyass]

What!!, airbags went off!

[@campampates]

i love how they just brushed it off. THIS IS A PROBLEM.

[@scottwilkins]

And the steering going out of alignment on the Toyota's not a problem?

[@guyproulx1660]

Scott Wilkins is there a recall on this steering going out of alignment from Toyota, this sounds like a very serious safety issue

[@VortexVibe634]

I don't own any of these trucks and have never ever driven any of them, however when the Colorado/canyon were reintroduced last year every reviewer talked about how good was the ride quality and that both trucks felt more like SUVs than trucks and now KBB says that the ride is hard and uncomfortable....? Same thing with review about the 2015 F150 ecoboost every review about it says how fast they are from 0-60 and KBB says that they feel slow compared to Chevy and Dodge???

[@directorjustin]

+MrKamakura77 I see that on a lot of reviews. When the car is new, it is praised for its interior quality, handling, and comfort. When the new model comes out, the old model is treated as if no one really liked it that much to begin with.

[@VortexVibe634]

+Super Jeepin agree

[@relaxationvalley]

KBB is biased

[@rockygambina312]

I literally just watched the Colorado review and had the same thought as you.

[@adammace9190]

Why do people act like push button start is such a big deal? It's in no way more convenient than using a key in the ignition.

[@steelmill2928]

That Tacoma looks badass on the road

[@PHILLIPS8822]

The Colorado diesel Boss puts the Tacoma V6 to shame in gas mileage

[@tanners.6524]

+DARRYL PHILLIPS It's also more than $10k more, money that you will never recoup with mileage.

[@Spahi77]

buying a diesel nowadays isn't about recouping cost through mileage, those days are long gone. Buying a diesel is justified if you need the tow capacity, as will save u $. The mileage of a diesel in this case is a plus. In addition, if you have the money for it, then, why not buy a diesel...Other than that, the gasser makes sense.

[@PHILLIPS8822]

+Spahi77 Don't worry I just leased a 2016 Tacoma TRD Access cab in the color enferno I'm loving it averaging 17.6 MPG in city driving with only 180 miles on it

[@guyproulx1660]

you dodged a bullet there lol

[@adyyy22]

Manual gearbox means a lot to me, therefore Tacoma is my choice.

[@Dragunov302]

tacoma for me..of course I'm partial to toyota trucks. my 1998 t100 has 240k miles on it and runs well. needs new brake and fuel lines tho haha. thanks rust. and they didn't mention the optional GoPro mount on the tacoma

[@capitanbarbosa6355]

I bet for tacoma