2021 Toyota Tacoma Nightshade Review + Off-Road Snow Adventure

[@YoureWokeYoureBroke]

18:43 - 18:59 is the exact dialogue from when i lost my virginity

[@lookoutnow4996]

😂😂😂😂

[@ThirstyCorners]

What was his name?

[@wifighostcruiser9665]

@@ThirstyCorners BAHAHAHA nice burn, its Simplicity is genius.

[@evnejg94]

I was having a mellow day before, but not anymore after reading that... why this comment doesn't have more likes is beside me...

[@eriktarpley4346]

Followed by 19:14-19:27 👍

[@snazari1994]

This guy deserves props. Tfl woudnt go down that trail with more capable trucks and a crew

[@cazamerelong-bailey4102]

@@MrXerxes literally same

[@tritchie6272]

One of the tfl guys tried a Mountain Snow offroad test a few years ago that was abit to much. They came real close to wrecking a Truck. Started sliding and almost hit a tree. I think that spooked them abit.

[@liambassitt5919]

Fr they good but they don’t risk anything

[@BliWayanChannel]

Nice

[@rigosalinas2541]

I Remember That TLF Episode But This Guy Actually Doesn't Care If It Breaks Hahaha His Woahs R The Didn't Break Woahz Lol ♤♤♤

[@sammyh8660]

Always keep your front wheels pointed straight when trying to rock yourself out of a stuck situation. It's less effort for the truck (less resistance) to go straight than to turn.

[@EverydayCars]

I am yelling this at the screen lol.

[@drivingsports]

I was yelling this at myself when editing. Lol.

[@Boobtube.]

but turning wheels is what got him free. @ 25:14 have a look.

[@alexandrubabus1143]

yep, this is like the first rule...i never drove automatic but if the car has +/- for manual selection of gear, wouldn't be bettter to try to start from 2nd gear instead of 1st?

[@carl_h]

@@drivingsports With offroad tires, sawing your front tires back and forth can help dig you out of snow and sand as a last ditch effort. absolutely true

[@hippiebits2071]

Thank you for being the reviewer who understands trucks are not cars and it's reasonable to expect different areas of design focus between the two categories.

[@Pengowirr]

Agreed, I see so many reviewers bitching about outdated interiors but I look at these new tacomas and ask myself. What more could anybody actually want? They got carplay and android auto. I don't need no other luxury to be honest.

[@chooseymomschoose]

@@Pengowirr These are trucks for people who hate trucks, but made children and bought a house. But they don't get a Ridgeline, because the Truck Guys will make fun of it.

[@michaelbabak]

@@chooseymomschoose nah, most guys that buy Tacoma’s to go off-roading. Especially the manual ones or the TRD offroad with crawl control with locking diffs. They’re the most capable offroad trucks on tight trails

[@oscarmarin3459]

If u had the right tires you would of been ok.

[@Billybobthor]

That’s usually the case here. Which he always knows and pushes it anyway!

[@michaelchapman4955]

What would be the right tires for This New 4X4 V6 Tacoma Limited as I'm very interested in the Limited V6 Pkg ?? 'Thanks!

[@MultiStrings123]

@@michaelchapman4955 all terrains?

[@motive7475]

This is by far the best review of a truck that I am considering buying

[@juanpena1656]

Me Too, but a friend of mine the works in a Toyota Dealership told me to wait to July because Right now is Tax season and the Dealerships will have better deals then.

[@todddoucette2117]

Ummmmm......snow tires might be wise when reviewing a truck in snow......

[@ktalanchapin]

I'm thinking to buy this truck, but I'm wondering, why is more expensive than de TRD pro edition, what it gives u for the money? I still don't get it, just black badges?

[@dash4786]

As a lineman I always have a thick lineman rope in the back seat. Tie it around the wheel leaving big knots and that will grip and get you out

[@drivingsports]

Great tip!

[@saltyprocrastinator]

I've never actually watched a review with such anticipation as with this one. Excellent!

[@Mamo878]

Sigh I remember the days when pick-ups were cheaper than cars.

[@JH-mt3pp]

@FUCK KZbin & GOOGLE I just traded my 2018 Tacoma OR on a 2021 just like it. The reason I don't buy a slightly used Toyota is because it cost damned near a new price .

[@JH-mt3pp]

My first pickup was a 1970 Ford 1/2 ton with 3 on the tree and 302 V8. No air. That was in 1975 and it was in excellent condition. I paid $1500. Granted it was a used truck but look what a 5 year old truck costs now. We paid $76,000 for our new home in 1982. Some trucks costs that much now. Homes are a little higher too though lol.

[@MugZ723]

4:40 Note: there is actually "less" head room with a sunroof, the mechanism drops down the ceiling height, and your head will only be halfway exposed to the sunroof, so no advantage to headroom. For taller people opt for no sun roof

[@terryeverly5617]

I'm 6' tall and have the sun roof / moon roof and I have no issues with head height

[@abjeepify]

Agreed

[@Forestdawg1791]

I’m impressed you do this filming by yourself. Really makes you appreciate the amount of work that goes into this.

[@vedder10]

For most buyers that 4wd system will probably be more than enough. Most consumers buy for the looks and the potential off-road ability, yet they never use it.

[@TheRedDeadTaco]

That’s why Tacomas and Jeeps are so popular

[@matte8441]

I work as a Toyota mechanic and the truck owners are the most meticulous and picky customers of the bunch. I once did PDI on a special order TRD pro Tundra, plus the installation of Duratrac tires and a levelling kit. The owner comes back the next day and complains about the ride quality. I was able to fix it by lowering the tire pressure from spec. He comes back a week after because there was an imperfection on some trim piece which me or my managers could not find. Then he criticized us because of the water marks left from washing his truck after service.

[@TheRedDeadTaco]

@@matte8441 rather look good on pavement then actually use it

[@ahkeen]

Thank you for explaining how and when to use the 4wd system.

[@MrKongpvu]

That was fantastic! Love how you kept your head when you got stuck and had multiple plans to free yourself! Great job!

[@Doc1855]

My 23 TRD OFF ROAD with the Premium and Technology pkgs is basically a Limited with the TRD Off Road pkg. It’s a sweet pickup

[@NorthwoodsNomad]

No crawl control, no MTS , no locking rear differential , not even any weight in the rear …just 4WD on a set of street tires . Rather impressive ! Always keep your wheels straight and don’t spin the tires , but you finally figured it out . Just ordered a 2022 TRD Off Road double cab long bed Army Green, and I’ll probably never use any of the MTS / Crawl Control features, but the locking rear differential should be a standard feature on ALL OF the trim levels . I would have just got the SR5 trail edition with the locking rear differential if they would offer it with the long bed . And you can’t get a manual with a long bed either … smh 🤦‍♂️

[@alexchen215]

I know exactly where this is!! that spot at 16:00 is amazing for campfires in the summer you're real ballsy for hitting this stock in the snow

[@BridgerFolley]

what trail is this?

[@mrk1075]

0:12 When I think of the Tacoma my thoughts turn to Back to the Future.

[@LuisDC21]

That music when conquering that last part of the trail is golden 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Offshore1977]

I believe if you hit the traction control button it turns on auto lsd which is a more aggressive form of limited slip. Sort of like atrac. I love your off road reviews. Especially your dedication to keep on going even when it gets rough.

[@michaelbabak]

You hold the button down for 5 seconds and it shuts it off completely so that you control it completely with the throttle pedal.

[@ΘάνοςΜπάτσος-ε3ω]

Ryan you are great!!! You are the snow warrior!!! No matter how deep and thick the snow you always manage to get away with it!😅

[@Kiss__Kiss]

Ryan Douthit, I Dub Thee, "The Bear Grylls" of the Pacific North West. Well Done, getting out of a Sticky Situation, without panicking.

[@melisbilgili1950]

Well said Kiss Kiss! I was just gonna make a very similar comment. Glad to see someone else agrees that this was like an Ultimate Survival episode. I always find your videos entertaining, informative and refreshing with the breathtaking Pacific Northwest scenery. However, this Driving Sports TV Ultimate Survival Edition will have a special place among all the others. Also, glad to see you were able to get out of the situation without much trouble, Ryan.

[@greatlama]

Nice reminder on why we call those summer tires here in Quebec! Traction boards would have worked better up front with the heavy engine, but watch out for dings once they come loose. Nice piece Ryan.

[@gopmario]

This legend has earned my subscribe on this day! Well done.

[@mpisces2024]

One day I'll have one.For now my 97 4x4 taco with a 3" lift will have to do.

[@karlosnoriega2032]

I think you’re ready

[@mpisces2024]

@@karlosnoriega2032 Iol

[@janetairlines1351]

I have a 2010, 110,000 miles, literally runs like new lol. Awesome truck.

[@mpisces2024]

@@janetairlines1351 I believe it, there awesome trucks.Cant get them stuck.

[@kizmo2317]

Thank you for this video. I just bought a 2022 Tacoma Limited Nightshade tonight. Since my last vehicle was a Hummer H1, I was concerned that I was making too big a sacrifice for comfort over utility. However, since I now have a bad back, it was a sacrifice I had to make. You've reassured me I can still drive across the farmer's hayfield to get to my deer stand, and I can also drive down a paved road and hit a pothole without my spine vibrating out of my body (like it did with the H1). Subbed.

[@RussellThomason]

Too expensive for none of the offroad options.

[@FoYo1005]

4 wheel drive with a low range transfer case sounds like an off-road option. I agree that paying $45k for a Tacoma without being an off-road king is not a good deal.

[@RagingBad]

STFU

[@21genman]

I would think this trim is more for the comfort on pavement. I saw that heated seats option.

[@johnsrey4421]

Very impressive with those shit tires!!

[@Joel-ew1zm]

Forget the nightshade, I want that Toyota branded puffer jacket

[@shafikdiwan1869]

Its all about those stock tires. Throw some KO2's on there. Problem solved.

[@MattiasWinbladh]

Snow chains would probably have helped. Never leave home without them!

[@Wrang15]

Dont all ways work.. could not get up my hill in 15 in with 4 on... They had to bring in a snow cat.

[@PHILLIPS8822]

Or Nokian Snow tires

[@Wrang15]

@@PHILLIPS8822 they dont make em for trucks

[@andreixrt9866]

@@Wrang15 i saw a raptor with snow chains last week

[@juliosedano254]

Great Video, finally some explanation of when to use 4x4. I just got my Tacoma Nightshade Edition, I'm not an offroad enthusiasts , but do some dirt roads and travel to snowy cities, so happy with the on and off 4x4 switch. Love the truck very comfortable, quiet and smooth ride.

[@ericsandman4508]

how are you liking Limited nightshade?

[@kevinpeck8485]

@@ericsandman4508 I purchased a 2022 DCSB 4x4 Limited Nightshade in Magnetic Grey Metallic in August, I am extremely pleased with this model. No regrets whatsoever, and I get a surprising number of compliments, love this truck. For me, it is the ideal blend of comfort, tech, style and capability.

[@sarrum7696]

So do the traction boards get credit for a save in this video? 😂. - As always, hell of a video! Love the channel! Awesome work!!

[@ljefferies2012]

I have a Limited Tacoma with some Wrangler Duratracs and it's a mountain goat in the snow, I've never been stuck. In most cases a true 4wd system with high and low range is all that one needs. Might have been more beneficial to put the traction boards under the front wheels since that is where all the weight is.

[@gsxrjarrod]

Turn off traction control and ATRAC turns on making the rear differential limited slip with control from the brakes.

[@alexgarcia3900]

Just so you know even though the tacoma doesn't have a rear locker it still applies the brakes to the spinning wheels, meaning that it's the same as having lockers in this particular scenario. Obviously for rock crawling you have to spin the wheel for it to engage so it might not be ideal but it's basically like having lockers. It does this front and back and yes it's not as good as lockers but it still does the job.

[@---rg1gb]

That was fun to watch. Way to push the limits!!

[@dogridesalong]

So glad to see a PNW guy reviewing all sorts of vehicles! Thanks.

[@topperharley8322]

Damn shame that the 250K subscriber target wasn't met this year considering the quality of the content has skyrocketed and probably is second best to Savagegeese now. Let's hope 2021 takes you beyond 500K at the very least.

[@drivingsports]

250k was an out there target. 50% growth in a year (100-150) is solid.

[@topperharley8322]

@@drivingsports I agree. Thanks for all you do.

[@FoYo1005]

About 7 minutes in, that's a great explanation of when you should use 4WD and why not to use it when you have traction.

[@banzaibill]

uhm, not really. because what he explains is a front locking differential. E: 4-Auto is RWD until there is slip, it then >automatically< engages 4-wheel drive as long as needed 4-High is just that, 4-wheel drive, power at all wheels at all times 4-Low is lower rev-range for better power distribution to the road, i.e. you're stuck, crawling, etc.

[@ctonjes1]

I love this channel! The reviews are intelligent and the off road adventures are super fun to watch.

[@thealphaomega1]

Love the Nightshade (graveyard themed?) trim! I opted for a loaded TRD Off Road as it's available with all of the same luxury features including the off road (light) goodies. The OR does in my estimation provide the very best value in the Tacoma line up.

[@drewyager4020]

I knew you were in the PNW before I even heard the Cafe Ladro

[@MrMarnold6]

Sunroofs typically reduce headroom, not increase it. How does the sunroof increase headroom here?

[@TroyFutureExpat]

@Charles Lindberg I'm 6' 2" as well and I have the 2021 TRD Sport with a sunroof and I also don't have a problem with head room.

[@aknadiri2520]

I like how he first says " that's it! we are done here " then goes and says " hmm.. i wonder if we can just get there " xDD

[@calizess]

The descent sounded like James Bond trying to land a damaged Russian spaceship on an asteroid while being attacked by intergalactic pirates with its epic music and him shouting C'M OM BABY, YOU CAN DO THAT!!!

[@SoloCSP33]

I think when you placed the traction boards (or MaxxTrax) the spiked side is toward the pavement so the spikes can grip the ground for better traction.

[@abjeepify]

No

[@SilverScarletSpider]

Does Driving Sports TV do head to head comparisons? Those are my favorite type of car videos. I would love to see the Lexus IS350 AWD face off against the Acura TLX SH AWD

[@jbmazhar2000]

THIS! People comment and like pleasee

[@honda116969]

That's a nice looking truck that's for sure but for that kind of money I'm definitely getting a TRD 4x4 off-road 🤷 2 each his own tho👍👍

[@rightlanehog3151]

Did you just have gravel dumped into the bed of a Press Fleet truck? This turned into a very effective demonstration of the need for snow tires. Finally, a handful of asphalt roof shingles can also provide some instant traction.

[@MMA-gb6to]

Almost killed the suspension. It's too much for that little truck.

[@keithchhieng44]

You’re brave on the trail alone, got Tacoma takes you there and back safely

[@michaelchapman4955]

Outta probably 50 diffs Tacoma 4 WH V6 videos I've watched n recent weeks this is by far the most comprehensive esp for me as I have no exp with 4 Wheel Drive & Tacomas I just like their looks for decades, & the Limited Pkg, Thank you!!

[@Doc1855]

I bought a 23 Tacoma TRD Off Road, double cab with the Premium and Technology plugs and a 6’ bed on 2/29/24. It was the dealerships loaner pickup and had only 6K miles. The dealership added running boards and a hard Tri-Fold tonneau cover. During the first week of ownership I installed a K&N cold air intake, window vents and mud flaps. The Only thing I hate is the black factory leather interior. So I contacted Katzkin and had them make me TRD Red Leather seat covers with black trim and stitching. After Katzkin removed the black leather and installed the Red Leather, I sold the black leather seat covers to a friend who owns a 23 with grey cloth interior. Now he’s happy with the Black Leather and I’m happy with the TRD Red Leather. I’ve also added some TRD RED trim pieces to the interior. Next will be a FlowMaster FlowFX “turn down exhaust system. After that I’ll drive to Bonners Ferry, Idaho to have an Overland Torque Tune downloaded into the computer so that the torque begins at 2K RPM, instead of 3,500 RPM. This will also Stop the transmission from “hunting” for the right gears. Once this is completed I’m having my White Tacoma 2 toned in Barcelona Red metallic that follows the body lines on the lower sections of the exterior body panels. I think that Bronze wheels would look great after the 2 tone is completed. When the factory tires need replacing, I’ll go with the Faulken Wildpeaks. There’s a Forest Road that goes from Malaga to Ellensburg that a few of us will drive over this summer. Ryan, what road do we take from Ellensburg to I believe North Bend? The friend that I’m selling my black leather to wants to take that road from his place to Ellensburg and then we’ll go over Blewitt pass to hit some roads up and around the ski resort, as there are some good fishing spots up there. There will be 4 of us guys who own TRDs that want to have a weekend of 4 wheeling, fishing and camping.

[@toninocars]

4H on any vehicle can be used as standard and on any road surface, that’s why is called high, motorway too when it’s raining for example,it gives you more secure handling, 4L and 4L lock is where front and rear diffs are locked and inner and outer wheels will rotate with the same speed , only should be used on gravel and mud and snow. 👍❄️🚗

[@nicolec7290]

Not sure that is true

[@michaelbabak]

Yes you can use 4H on all surfaces at any speed and 4L is for slow speeds because it reduces your final drive ratio. The diffs don’t lock in 4L. Only TRD offroad and pro come standard with locking diffs. You can lock your diffs in 4H in those models as well though.

[@heliscat]

Great production. Just started watching your videos starting with the Outback Portland to SF video for mileage and comfort. Subscribed!

[@squarecatcreative]

The description of aspects of 4WD drivetrains at around 6:30 seems to be confusing features of transfer cases vs axle differentials. What you seem to have been *aiming* at describing is the differences between full time 4WD/AWD with some form of center differential and part time 4WD systems which are locked *front to back* (when in 4HI or 4LO.) But what you *ended up* describing sounded more like axle differentials (either fully locked or some type of limited slip.)

[@myparadiseing]

I have the 2020 TRD Sport and live in a city with serious winters. The first thing I bought as an accessory was a set of Winter tires with a 3PMSF - three-peak mountain snowflake - symbol. As a matter of fact all my previous vehicles (which were cars) had this equipment as a minimum. Taking a truck with all season tires, with an empty box, up a ridge mountain road, with a foot of snow almost nullifies the 4x4 option. If you didn't have the shovel and traction boards you would qualify for Sr. amateur status. As of now it's Jr. ranking for you.

[@Doc1310]

Great video, you had me on the edge of my recliner when you went up the mountain. 👍

[@WATCHLLS]

You just convinced me to purchase more off road tires for my SR5.

[@MultiStrings123]

I recommend the toyos or the falkens

[@labjujube]

It's so fun to watch you driving in the snow! It makes me want to buy an off roading vehicle!

[@FoYo1005]

Good work, Ryan! Earlier this year I bought a FWD CUV because I live in San Antonio, TX and don't off-road but this is now, possibly, my favorite channel on KZbin. I love to see the capabilities of these vehicles. Thank you for doing these.

[@squash_is_life7996]

Aside from the wipers going full-bore when there is zero rain...good video, thanks for sharing.

[@yukonkev]

Love the look of the truck, but I would have it sitting on BFG KO2 tires before I even picked it up at the dealership. (As I did with my current TRD Sport) Thanks for taking us along on the review, helps my decision making my next '22 Tacoma.

[@stevenjoseph8980]

Same. I'm getting a TRD Sport in a little over a month and am setting it up with Falken Wildpeaks on TRD Pro bronze wheels right away. I think with capable tires the Tacomas are much harder to get stuck. I grew up in Buffalo, New York and drove cars with rear wheel drive most of my younger years without issue. Even when I moved to a VW GTI, I still never had problems.

[@crimglory]

Nice review as usual!!! Early next year I’m getting a limited night shade Tacoma,my needs don’t require anything more from this model other than getting some good A/T tires...

[@timglascock5558]

Love these videos, you definitely test offroaders well! It's surprising how much steering input helps (especially since you can put traction boards underneath and turn the tires onto them) along with dropping PSI, even with highway tires.

[@drivingsports]

If we got seriously stuck, dropping the PSI would have been on the 'to do' list. Thanks for watching!

[@dts_user1389]

@@drivingsports Shouldn't dropping psi be one of the things to do before you get stuck?

[@jimsomerville3924]

The standard 4wd does have an electronic limited slip in rear: "Auto LSD is an electronic, brake-actuated limited-slip differential that automatically activates when VSC is disengaged at low speeds." At 20:59 sounds like it is engaged as he mentions the driver rear is spinning, and can see the passenger rear spinning. And can see them both spinning at 24:53.

[@drivingsports]

I was in low-range at that point, which meets that criteria.

[@keithk323]

Right tires makes all the difference. Got my '17 Taco stuck in my driveway in 8" of wet snow. About A week after i bought it. Pulled it out with my '01 Taco. Goodyears vs Cooper STT Pros. Those pros will go anywhere. Never had a problem again after i put them on the '17.

[@jamesmerritt4032]

Take it from a Canadian who has been driving for 40 years and only owned 1 4×4 and 1 AWD, make sure you front wheels aren't turned at all if they are turned all your doing is plowing through the snow if they are straight the front wheels will roll even with 4wd.

[@kemiesharankine7216]

My spouse goes crazy for these trucks! He's all about them, he's trying to purchase one right now!

[@karldolphin7547]

I have 2021 4x4 off road blacked-out. Get the off road package.

[@user-mi3hk8dx7p]

one of the best car reviewers on youtube👍

[@Aaron-lx3gz]

Skykomish. Nice. Thought it noticed Spada at the beginning.

[@THeSPARTEnMORTER21]

around 7:30, you didnt quite describe 4wd correctly. when your in 2 wheel drive ( front or rear) you are only sending power to the tire with the least amount of resistance, so what happens is with an open dif the wheel with the least resistance goes back and forth depending on the situation like turning. 4wd does the same thing, just with each axle. you dont need to worry about turning while in 4wd. the owners manual says you shouldnt go faster then 50-55 in 4wd. what you were describing were locking differentials, when the differentials are locked each tire turns at the same rate, if you have a locking front or center dif, you dont want to turn while moving or you will get that lugging you mentioned.

[@freedom_foz_6337]

Great stuff!! Shoveling out of snow is no fun... the tires as you noted made the largest difference here. When you were turning left for a hood 10 seconds while going right I knew it was all bad. Been there 😆

[@Twize]

Great review! I was surprised to see how much of a price increase these Tacoma’s have gone up. The Sport 4x4 and Night Shade actually cost more now than my 19’ TRD Pro. The lack of supply and demand must be really pushing up the price? I don’t know, for 2021 I don’t think I’d shell that kind of coin now for the lack of features the Night Shade offers. Glad I got my taco when I did. For that price you’d think they’d equip it with at least the TRD Off Road options w/CCont.

[@MatthijsRosman]

Impressive off road skills man! Great to see your ingenuity! Would deflating the tires help in this situation?

[@drivingsports]

Yes, deflating would have helped. But I didn’t have a compressor with me so I saved that for last.

[@MatthijsRosman]

@@drivingsports Thanks for replying. Really like your approach. More snow donuts please! :-)

[@Regularguy1798]

Where's the Lady - the Glam? Putting Pure Snow in the bed of the truck works well - it melts over time. Don't forget the shovel in the snow. TRD works well.

[@Doc1855]

I have to admit that the rear locking differential and front camera has made off roading easier.

[@apa7611]

I’ve been up that road a lot of times over the years. you could go way up in that area and do some target shooting. Apparently it’s a parking lot for hikers and what not in the pit as it was called before idiots trashed! Good review

[@JakeTheDevil]

Best video on KZbin for a Tacoma

[@Offshore1977]

3rd gen Tacomas are the best looking midsize truck currently. Especially the TRD OR version. If Toyota keeps building them off road oriented, I’ll continue to buy. I’ve had 3 Tacomas.

[@HarryKuloh]

Theyve been so unreliable that you've need to buy 3 of them?

[@terrynichol577]

@@HarryKuloh of course they are not unreliable

[@paulm6481]

Tacoma is a legend.

[@markjones4358]

Noticed your thumbs splitting the steering wheel...generally a no no while off roading. Could lead to injury. Love the vid though

[@mountaindewjoe]

Great show, always look forward to these reviews and adventures

[@insanitypepper1740]

I live in the Rockies and it's always the unassuming snowy spots that take the longest to escape.

[@lc7192]

Also, the truck has a limited slip rear axle so that is why you see both tires spinning when you are stuck. A locking rear axle would not make a difference in your case. It is a good option if one tire actually comes off the ground when rock crawling.

[@interestinglyenough4093]

When you have Ice under all 4 tires pack snow in the tread of the tires.

[@marcpikas2859]

Good demo.. I also drive a plain Jane 4X4 Tacoma and my tires are what makes the difference. No diff lock though I'd take one before a sunroof. Real steel traction aids that squeeze under tires easily and a good snow shovel and a couple of bags of abrasives is all I need to explore unmaintained forestry roads in the winter.

[@kashsattar2066]

Them snownuts disappeared pretty quickly. LOL

[@samuelmcgee8931]

You did good and you have a great potential to learn. I have seen plenty of 4WDers who would have been stuck in your place. Remember it is 10% the vehicle and 90 % the driver.

[@day-cinvacuums5909]

Enjoyed watching your video. I own a 2020 SR5, 4WD, double cab, 6ft bed. I too would have been on my edge going where you went in that snow. That 16 " bottom clearance filled up quickly as that snow got deeper. Maybe different tires would of done better. But overall,, you got freed up and you were able to come back down the mountain. I'd still give it high marks.

[@joshuathomas8529]

Ok hear is what I have learned after 2 1/2 years of owning a 2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD off road. The truck is awesome the tires are not. The if you don't want to get stranded, up grade your tires before going on any dirt road with lots of rocks. After doing lots and lots of research if you want to stick to the stock 265 70 R16 you want cooper discover ST max tires. I have only had these for three months and they are way better on the snow and ice than the Goodyear wranglers that come stock and 10X more puncture resistant. The following are the other minim mods/ accessories I would by right after you get your truck; tri fold alumni bed cover available on eBay for around 350, husky flor liners, brake controller (get U-Haul to do it or do it your self),

[@bfordLA]

Sunroof is freaking sweet. Great video man was really rooting for you to break out of that ice !!!

[@VictorMendoza-ql6zv]

I love your videos keep up the good work thanks to you I have me a toyota tacoma trd pro

[@gabiroka7454]

salut .Thank you for your sincerity in filming.the car is beautiful and radiates a lot of force.

[@AlexKalicinski]

Great video! Makes me way more comfortable in my SR5 purchase.

[@wopmf4345FxFDxdGaa20]

I don't think the traction control turns off on low range, but instead the stability control turns off. All wheels were turning very well at low range so crawl control or rear locker wouldn't have added much. Even from the video can see that the traction control was still working. If about to get badly stuck, one thing that could also do, is to drop the tire pressure a little. It makes it easier for the tire to bite. But great video!

[@Uchoobdood]

Great, now i just need to talk my wife into this truck too. 🤔

[@YoureWokeYoureBroke]

sir who wears the pants!? tell her im getting me a fckn taco whether you like it or not baby

[@RagingBad]

@@2011buddylee Tacomas are the best looking trucks in the segment, besides Colorados are pieces of shit

[@dieseldrax]

2:00 The payload capacity on the sticker is NOT bed-only capacity. That is the capacity for the ENTIRE truck, including all occupants and gear inside the cab (Including the driver). It says this on the sticker itself. If you put 1,095LB of rock in the bed then the truck will be over GVWR as soon as you get into the driver's seat. The misunderstanding of how GVWR, payload capacity, and tow ratings work is why so many people overload their vehicles and then wonder why they ride/handle like crap or, unfortunately, end up wrecking because of a gross weight imbalance.

[@haydencasteel635]

Biggest issue is when you explained the 4x4 in the beginning, you explained this as if it was in 4x4 hi or low, with diff locked, but if you don’t lock the diff then you have no issue, the inside wheel of a turn will turn normal as in 2 hi no locked in at the same speed

[@shawnjohnson9887]

Sunroof takes two inches just to be there. No sunroof has more head room