2022 Toyota Tacoma SR5 V6: TEST DRIVE+FULL REVIEW

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[@deejay6752]

I went to look at used Toyota Tacomas because there are no new 2022 models available, so I thought. I arrived at the dealership Sunday morning, then a salesman was telling me that he has one brand new 2022 Tacoma on the lot and it's this one. A new 2022 Barcelona red, 4 door Toyota Tacoma V6 SR5 4X2 with automatic transmission. I couldn't believe it, it was exactly what I wanted. So the salesman says a guy was trying to buy it last night but he couldn't get financing. So I bought it, I lucked out especially nowadays with a vehicle shortage. Everything is nice about it. I love it. It rides so smooth, comfortable seats, and you can really feel the quality, great power, and it had 5 miles on it. WOW what a lucky day. It's the best. If you're on the fence about buying a new Toyota Tacoma don't be, just buy it and enjoy it. I'm glad I did.

[@WTFCRLT1]

Appreciate the comment wish you luck with the truck! 👍🏼

[@kmack370]

This video did a better job than my sales rep. did.

[@XLFreddie]

I just ordered mine and it's on its way to Sun Toyota in Tampa area. My first pickup truck I'm so excited

[@rexfloyd2109]

I just got the 2022 trd sport. I absolutely love it and don’t regret not waiting at all. I’m sure 2023 and up will be nicer but I honestly don’t care. I’ll just adore it from afar while I’m enjoying my 22 for the next 10 maybe more years lol

[@WTFCRLT1]

Great to hear brother the 2022 Trd Sport is probably my favorite truck for the money and the next generation is expected to ditch the current power plants which were known for great reliability so I think you made the right choice. Thanks for watching I appreciate the comment!

[@mickeylikecrazyy]

what packages does your Sport have? I am waiting for my black TRD Sport to arrive currently.

[@rexfloyd2109]

@@mickeylikecrazyy mine has the black out package. No premium unfortunately lol I’m planning on putting in aftermarket seat heaters and a bed cover eventually. My truck is silver with the predator tube steps. It’s a truck ride but an easy one overall

[@mickeylikecrazyy]

@@rexfloyd2109 ohh nice! I ended up getting a Silver Sport 4x4 a few hours ago! So same color as you. Someone backed out of their deal on this one so I was able to jump on it instead of the Black one I was waiting for. Silver one I got has premium package

[@rexfloyd2109]

@@mickeylikecrazyy nice! You got the spec I wanted lol. Enjoy it! It’s slow but it’ll go anywhere!

[@rs_pa]

It's not a spray-in bed liner. The bed is a composite material & not steel with a spray over top of it.

[@WTFCRLT1]

You’re right haha as soon as I said it I noticed it looking like more of a drop in but I wasn’t 100% so didn’t correct myself. Appreciate the correction!

[@jmccoppen]

The entire bed is made from the composite material. It then gets bolted to the frame, pretty crazy.

[@Bellview300]

great review

[@EriCapone01]

just got my 2022 sr5 and it’s my first truck and wow it’s pretty cool, i can’t wait to add some nice mods!

[@Julianuribe23]

How much out the door?

[@Cressfromhell]

Me too and I love it so far. But when mods are done it will be a different truck😅

[@powertools2375]

Very expensive at this time but at least they hold their value

[@jaysmith179]

@@Julianuribe23 I had the dealers try to make me pay 5 to 10K over MSRP mark up crap. I just walked and went to Carmax and found a 2021 with very low miles for a fair price. The dealers are scamming folks.

[@muhammado.ahmadzai4666]

Im waiting to get mine. Turning in my 2021 rav4 for a profit and getting this… 1000 markup but i wont be having a car payment for a month or two

[@robertlee8714]

My new 2022 will arrive in about a month. I decided to buy one now as this is the most developed Tacoma to date and I wanted a manual transmission Access Cab. The platform is not perfect but well proven and I am afraid both manual transmision and Access Cabs may be going away. My current 2008 regular cab has been flawless, I bought this new also, and the regular cab was discontinued in 2015. Options will continue to dissapear until production volume increases.

[@samuelrowland76]

With how well they keep their value you could probably buy one of these at msrp and trade into a 2023 for only a few thousand. I’ve had a 2016, 2019, and a 2022 Tacoma and I’ve only paid around $38,500 to own all three over the last 6 or so years. If I where to have outright bought my 2022 it would cost me $41,000. I paid $35,000 for the 2016 and traded it in on the 2019 and there was a $3,000 difference then I traded the 2019 for a 2022 and it was a $550 difference

[@monchichi955]

Nice moves my friend ..I just bought a 2022 taco sr5 in Barcelona red. For 41k. Sticker price was 47k it has 3k in upgrades by Toyota..blacked out package ,muffler tip .led lights .floor Matts ect..I has 300 miles that I put . You think I can sale it wen the new 2023 comes out.???

[@samuelrowland76]

@@monchichi955 I think the market is about to face plant honestly. Seems like used car prices are about to go back to normal or at least more normal. I’d say if you want to get into a 2023 try negotiating something right now with your dealerships. That would give you the best results I think. I know when I put the deposit down on my 2022 the dealership gave me a trade in quote on paper saying they’d honor it even thought the 2022 was a couple months out. Maybe try to go for a 2023 and try to get something like that while you can.

[@userokg751]

@@monchichi955 Tacoma, stop calling these vehicles tacos

[@noxnyc23]

Was there a sr5 4 wheel available? When I got mine there’s was a 34k and 37k I went with the 4wheel I live in a state that snows a lot .. nothing will jump out to you about these trucks only the feeing of reliabity and well made truck feeling every time you get in it 👊🏼..

[@jasonallen6836]

that isnt a spray in bedliner. the bed is actually made of that composite plastic.

[@russnurse2b807]

The engine needs more power and it needs more stability in turns, otherwise good truck. the one I looked at it seemed like the bed liner was bolted in not sprayed in.

[@marksman4004]

Sounds pretty good for a V6.

[@user-fb6dj2hj8c]

2022 Tacoma SR5 the gas tank door is the same as 3GEN Toyota Tacoma 2021,I'm not sure if the Gas Cap Holder I bought will fit on it.

[@tieoneon1614]

People dont believe me when I say the SR5 is the plushest riding of the models. Obviously the Sport has stiffer suspension to handle better, but the OR you could feel all the cracks in the pavement. The smaller tires also I think give it extra zip and definetly better mpg

[@J.Young808]

SR5 is Base trim on the 4Runner SR is Base trim for Tacoma

[@geoffluparello]

I just ordered this exact same truck, same color. Didn't realize its got rear drum brakes. Wtf, still going to buy it though.

[@WTFCRLT1]

I feel your pain man. To be fair, the brakes don’t really feel any worse than the ones you get on the new frontiers. still a really nice truck I appreciate the comment!

[@harry39196]

I have a 2018 SR5 4x2 short bed and the only differences are, the ‘22 has power driver seats, and automatic climate control, that ‘s about all I can see. I’m surprised you didn’t show the awesome amount of back seat storage when you lift up the seat bottom and drop the seat back down. It makes a fantastic, totally flat storage area.

[@dannyfierro3870]

Does sr5 come in a manual shift?

[@zohairkhan981]

I booked a 2022 I’m gonna go for a hybrid after the third year they come out and live happily ever after

[@nationsmostwanted]

Im debating on waiting for 4th gen or getting a 2022, end of next year. Some people complain about it being under power?

[@371kenny]

Theres a throttle lag. Get a pedal commander, sprint booster, or get it tuned and you'll be fine.

[@powertools2375]

I find it adequate. I got the v6.

[@fishinchicks2009]

I love mine!!! Woo woo!!!

[@jimmy.shnoogen]

Hi - just curious about driver legroom. I'm about 5'10" but have had multiple knee surgeries, so if my leg is bent at a 90 degree angle for an extended period of time, it can cause some serious pain. I look for vehicles with a ton of driver legroom, to the point where my leg can almost be completely straight. In your test drive, did you have the driver seat fully slid back, how much legroom did you have? Thanks!

[@WTFCRLT1]

Hey Jimmy, I’m a little over 6’ and also prefer sitting where my knee is straight in automatic cars. I didn’t have the seat all the way back so This truck should work for you, however The rear seat legroom behind the driver was pretty tight as is therefore id still recommend you taking a test drive to make sure the truck would really work for what you need it for. Appreciate the comment!

[@ericsweat9917]

I'm 6'-2" and I have plenty ofvleg room. Long drives do not effect me at all, very comfortable!

[@Dale-ts5nf]

Should be good power seat gives u options seating is different long legs no alligator arms😉👍

[@MrOnlinmrine]

I like my third gen Tacoma but it's just too small and I'm thinking about getting a full size truck now

[@THE_BEAR_JEW]

I just hate that vehicles in general tend to be trending towards being more expensive to maintain so I'm leaning towards buying now and seeing where things go.

[@jmccoppen]

I’m about to purchase one of these 22 SR5s and that was my thinking as well. This is near the end of this generation with this V6 and transmission which have proven to be reliable. Soon they will be going turbocharged and a more complex tranny. I want to keep mine for a long time with just simple regular maintenance.

[@Dale-ts5nf]

2023 in the pipe ...8 years in should be good to go

[@mcfala3860]

It´s the truck comfortable for long trips?. If you travel 4 hours, is the seat enough good not to "feel the road"?. Never drove one, but in the past, I heard Toyota pick-ups are not comfortable for long trips.

[@richardmarino2732]

Not comfortable.

[@Dale-ts5nf]

Done 9 hours shotgun .. do a hobos breakfast....a piss and alook around every here and there. As in any vehicle ...retired cdl

[@Dale-ts5nf]

F150. Sierra taco western star. All choices. Goodluck in your search. Provin reliable

[@_n8787]

22:15 Hell yeah boi im set to tackle my front street.

[@sectorseven07]

Did it stand out to anyone that this dude's criteria for storage space was all can related?

[@jimmycline4778]

I heard they are NOT changing the Tocoma body style in 2023!

[@seancox2840]

I think 2022 is going to be the last year for the reliability these trucks are famous for. I doubt the NA V6 will be in anything getting a redesign, prob will get a 4 cylinder turbo as base engine and an optional hybrid. Doubt these setups will last the 200,000-300,000 miles that the current trucks does

[@WTFCRLT1]

Hopefully they keep or build upon the current engines while offering something new as an option. I know that’s not going to be the case with the tundras but we can cross our fingers for the Taco🤞 🌮

[@-insert-]

@@WTFCRLT1 If they want to improve fuel economy then the current V6 is gone.

[@johnappleseed9290]

My godfather works for corporate Toyota in Plano, he’s seen models proposed up to 2025 Tacoma, basically the headlights will have a “tear drop” expansion and a slightly more “Aggresive look” it’s not 100% certain but body frame wise their won’t be any major differences from 2021-2022 slightly but front Aggresive look. Interior wise they really keep that on the downlow and engine he said don’t be surprised if the stock base model is slightly weaker for fuel economy purposes lol. Which is scary because the base model runs at around 159hp with what 185lb ft of torque?

[@lolotus4borderless]

@@johnappleseed9290 just saw your comment, as i see here in Asia car production is impaired by availability and raising costs, the production tendency is leaning toward going simple and analog hence the new Honda pilot, analog and nothing revolutionary at all. I am truly expecting no big breakthrough for the new Tacoma to keep this véhicule has a large profit margin for Toyota and keep it Dead simple. I think the real revolution will be with electric pick ups down the road, meaning you can enjoy your ice Taco for the next 5 years to come without feeling driving total obsolescence.

[@olegb.4604]

what is the price?

[@jaysmith179]

You forgot to say the 5 to 10K over MSRP dealer mark up crap. I had that problem. I just walked and went to Carmax and found a 2021 with very low miles for a fair price. The dealers are scamming folks.

[@andrademeza]

Just bought mine a couple hours ago from the dealer. No mark up, took a ridiculous 7 months and multiple trips and "walkouts" and slowed sales to finally get them to break. Its crazy rn.

[@michaelprince77]

Go to a dealership that doesn't mark up. You may have to drive an hour but it is worth it.

[@dustinboatright3894]

I bought mine yesterday sr5 4x4 v6 for 37 new that’s only 3k markup but I’ve talked to every dealer in the state of Oregon and ended up in newport

[@saucemagic]

I wouldn't buy the new redesign immediately...wait until all the kinks are worked out in a couple years

[@harysuper]

If it’s turbo I’m going to pass indefinitely and get a 2023 third gen or shop elsewhere.

[@fuji4202]

$32k Base model SR5 ?

[@jameswatson5640]

Just traded my 2019 trd off road for a 2022 trd off road, figured I’d trade now before they ruin them next year with a 4 cylinder turbo like they ruined the tundra with the v6 turbo

[@WTFCRLT1]

Not a bad move especially with the deals you can get trading in! Hopefully I can get my hands on a trd off-road or trd pro soon!

[@spotchris2506]

Engineers designed this truck for me and my dog spot, or me and my granddaughters , my gear in back seat or to get 3/4 of your money back when you get rid of it with current drivetrain. For the 7 footers or large families their also covered you, tundra camry etc. These reviews remind me of my father telling me( so you think you know better that the engineers ) when i changed my wheels and rims and results were terrible..GRIZ

[@Jaredius]

Not a spray in bed liner, composit.

[@grayman618]

Drum brakes are great..do you know anything about brakes..they will likely last 150k..much better and simple to replace vs disc.

[@DDD-jk5sh]

review summery - "over here"

[@nycmaverick]

Its not a spray in liner its a composite bed

[@hdwoodshop]

This truck is the 6ft bed not 5 ft. Also, revving the engine like you did on a new truck is idiotic.

[@userokg751]

He doesn't own it probably doesn't care

[@timmunro7313]

Honestly, I like your channel but I’d be pissed if you revved the shit out of my pickup when it was brand new

[@philcollamore3149]

The Tacoma badges are plastic not aluminum

[@TheMisleduser]

Never buy the first year of a redesign. Look at the waste gate problems the tundra is having. Gotta let them work out the bugs.

[@mini6803]

6:11 what’s going on with the gas pipe? Is that just water?

[@WTFCRLT1]

Yup. Usually due to condensation however given the amount, water likely got inside while it was getting washed.

[@mini6803]

@@WTFCRLT1 okay thank you. Good review!! Nice and In detail. Plus, the test drive is always good.

[@userokg751]

Before an engine goes into closed loop operation it is normal for it to condensate like that from the tailpipe

[@Dale-ts5nf]

Condensation

[@4runner510]

Those are not LED tail lights

[@FartassVolfgangus]

Sorry bud, drum breaks are a lot better for that truck.

[@userokg751]

Toyota kept the drum brakes for a reason because they work so well on the 4Runners in the past and they work very well on these midsize pickup trucks that is the reason why they don't change

[@StiffShot]

I’m gonna wait for 2023 redesign.

[@michaelfulton1080]

Why is it ticking already

[@userokg751]

The injectors are very loud on this vehicle

[@powertools2375]

I don’t think the 2023 will be redesigned

[@Dale-ts5nf]

Get while u can

[@williamfish24]

I got 2021 Tacoma sr 2.7 But slow 😅 maybe coz I use to drive Most car is sport car hp over 300

[@Dale-ts5nf]

Drop a 5.0 in it

[@nef7939]

Probably won't be tell 2024

[@userokg751]

Hopefully they won't put a stupid electronic parking brake on it either just because they upgrade to pads and rotors in the back they end up using electronic parking brakes, which I cannot stand, they end up wearing the inner brake pads out too soon

[@YZFMX256]

Just traded in my 2021 accord on one of these. Got the v6 4x4 double cab 5’ bed for $32k new and they gave me $34k for my accord

[@powertools2375]

Sr? SR5?

[@YZFMX256]

@@powertools2375 well after having it for 72 hours i didn’t like it at all. I took it back to the dealership, bc you have 7 days to return a new vehicle. I ended up going to the Nissan Frontier SV 4x4 crew cab. More room, power, torque, and over all bang for the buck.

[@teslaedison6236]

$32k?? You got you got absolute base model for that price or you're full of crap

[@YZFMX256]

@@teslaedison6236 read the edited comment. I took the Tacoma back and got a sv frontier. Way better truck and more features for the money. Plus the 9 speed trans is wayyyy better than the tacomas. Also, i had positive equity and money to put down on top of the positive equity, hence the reasoning for the $32k otd price.

[@cajunboy6792]

@@YZFMX256 You make no sense at all you still paid more than 32 for the truck regardless of what you got for your trade-in. Unless you have the base model SR. Trade-in doesn’t change MSRP fool!! Lol 😂

[@TheRealAwesomePossum]

Deluca Toyota located in Ocala, FL is better. No scammers!

[@michaelprince77]

The fender flares are painted plastic.

[@JohnDoe-ph2we]

Low end torque is horrible. Needs to be tuned

[@useryggfdcc]

Need a diesel engine! Like the rest of the world, Africa, Australia.....

[@powertools2375]

I find it adequate. Bearly

[@WoodrowWoods2007]

*2024 redesign

[@verlaryder]

This review is a joke. The SR5 2WD rides like a bucking bronco right off the new car showroom floor so driver fatigue sets in quick. It's noisy too.

[@keelo1148]

Tiny ass truck

[@userokg751]

Well you and probably most of the individuals commenting on here probably could not even afford to purchase this vehicle comfortably without having a major car payment

[@drumtum81]

Still only 4 tie downs in the bed? man cmon Toyota you gotta put 2 more in the middle

[@dustinboatright3894]

They do but you gotta buy it

[@Dale-ts5nf]

Box rail ..add d rings...

[@wing15601]

Would have been nice to hear the engine.