2022 Toyota Tacoma Trail Edition In-Depth Mechanical Review

[@papahill]

Tested one yesterday, exact model and color, they wanted $48k out the door. No budging either, market is crazy right now.

[@TheDesertRoseRanch]

Just bought my first Toyota last week, a 2022 Tacoma SR5. I love it already. I went with the V6.

[@RyanDoesLife]

Wonderful video Sarah! The trail edition should come with an access cab/6 foot bed option. It is also worth mentioning that the coolers in the back are removable. Bed space is already at a premium with the short box!

[@Shameless511]

I have this exact truck. The reason i got this over the trd was because the first thing anybody does with a new truck is lift it and throw wheels and tires on it. This already has lift and wheels and tires.

[@AB-C1]

My favourite Car Lady & expert / review Channel on KZbin! 👍😂❤️😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@bsmirnov]

May 4th be with you, Sarah

[@cesarI415]

I should thank you. This video last year was what made my mind up about getting this truck. Thank you

[@LearningJeff]

The different selections 2H, 4H, & 4L on the hill really displayed capabilities.

[@Offshore1977]

You hit the nail on the head. 4 cylinder version of this would be perfect. Thank you for showing the rear lift on these. No other reviewer shows how it’s actually lifted and I have wondered.

[@rockman4699]

Nothing like a Sarah video to watch before sleeping. Love the humor Love the tech stuff

[@MotoVet86]

An in depth review that’s actually in depth. You’ve got my subscription. Mostly for petting the tire.

[@perfectlylonely]

One of your best truck reviews. Perhaps the best? And humorous too. Thanks

[@bacon349um]

Bought mine used. Love it alot so far. Pretty simple nothing to fancy for a modern truck. Just what you need

[@rickzangora4340]

Your right about the price point. If it was about 4k cheaper that would be awesome. But then you also have to figure in the quality of a Toyota on that 40k price.

[@tjkrueger2655]

"price as tested $40k" We wish! Even at the tail-end of the 3rd gen, they're getting obscene markups. Great review, as always

[@371kenny]

Just ordered mine last month trd off road with the factory lift and some extra goodies. $40293 msrp. You just have to find the right dealership!

[@walmars3curity]

Paid $41k for mine

[@fishflash1]

This Taco is also great as a blank canvas for custom accessories. Like you, I'm drawn to uniqueness.

[@abraham5233]

2022 Trd off-road in celestial silver is what I’m slumping around in and very happy. Thanks Sarah

[@j.markkrzystofiak9907]

Purest edition for that base version you described. I’ve long wanted a taco 4x4, never once wanted an 6cyl or an automatic.

[@Aerospacer77]

Great review. And its a great truck. I bought the last year 2023 Trail Edition and its been 8 months and I have zero regrets. I absolutely love it. Youre a very beautiful woman too.

[@niklaswejedal463]

Ah, the squirrel-part! Yet another genius Sarah-moment - you simply don't get things like that in other car reviews! (Same goes for the extensive off-road test - You are the only car reviewer I know of that actually drive off-roady vehicles in their natural habitat. 5 out of 5 squirrels for that!)

[@jaymzafish]

The Toyota in bronze on the grill matching the wheels is a nice touch.

[@mercurials54]

Was considering buying the Tacoma Trail but was unaware they don’t have a fully boxed frame. Had a 1992 Toyota xtra cab in high school and that lil truck had a fully box frame.

[@Offshore1977]

They don’t have fully boxed frame in the rear to give it better off road articulation.

[@DanBrando]

@@Offshore1977exactly🇺🇸

[@jogulaps5448]

This gal knows her stuff. Love your vids.

[@squid_mtb]

"gal" 😂

[@crnivorsify]

Thank you ! For your time !

[@bsmirnov]

I played with the configurator on Toyota's website (a very confusing configurator), and found out that Trail Edition package is available on SR5 trim only in double cab, 5ft bed with 4x4 3.5L with auto only. No manual. Manual is available on TRD trims only. Similar TRD Off-Road manual costs $3.5K less then Trail Edition.

[@mostcom]

How is Natasha? Have you guys gotten that pesky squirrel and moose?😏

[@yungkidnf]

@@mostcom 🤦🏿‍♂️🤦🏿‍♂️🤦🏿‍♂️

[@rasch19785]

Toyotas configurator is infuriating

[@NorthwoodsNomad]

Great video as always Sarah ! I wish they would offer this with a double cab & 6 ft bed , or , they should offer all of the SR5 models ( how about all models ) with the rear locking differential . Like you say , no need for all that crawl control and multi terrain select and hill descent jazz , just 4WD and LSD with locker is all ya need .

[@JeremyKasperson]

That fire at 16:50 looks like a lightning strike caused it.

[@betteheadbettehead4800]

Bilshhhhsteens. I love it when you speak German.

[@ajfarson]

You probably would have have made it in 2-hi with the rear locker engaged and a matting the skinny pedal.

[@ruok4a69]

i got my 22 year old 3 litre Camry up hills like that down ere in outback Queensland, Australia.

[@gwot]

3:18 There are dedicated threads where people cut off and re-route the exhaust so it's not sticking out under the truck. Wish I knew why Toyota thought it was a better idea to squeeze the exhaust into an oval and route it under the transfer case instead of just going around it with regular round tube.

[@mayflowerlash11]

You are not ridiculous, Sarah, you are adorable.

[@phillipmennor2585]

A 2022 SR5 Trail Edition package without any additional options comes to about $41,300, fees included, on Toyota's website. You'd be better off getting a TRD Off Road. You get more bang for your buck!

[@asymsolutions]

So regular SR5 Hitachis with lift springs front lift blocks rear, no fuel tank skid and some different looking rims/grill for a higher price than a TRD OR. Thankyou for confirming what many of us over at TW have been thinking, that this is a more expensive less capable truck. Considering the price difference if you have the extra grand, get the TRD offroad and factory lift kit.

[@cnorton1us]

Seems like a pretty cool version of the Taco, though I agree it would be nice to offer the off-road goodies on a truly basic truck; especially if it could be had without the 4-door cab. I had a '97 Dodge Dakota that was probably about the same size as this (Tacomas of the '90's were a bit smaller), and though mine had the base V-6, it was available with the 5.2L V-8; that engine wasn't any wider or taller than the 6, just longer since it had another pair of cylinders. So I would think Toyota's smaller V-8 would fit, and they could do something truly awesome and offer it with a manual.

[@UnloadedRex]

Something about a taco with a V8 makes the juices flow

[@themightiness]

If they can get the small V8 into the Lexus GX they could definitely put one in a Tacoma. But they'd rather sell you a Tundra.

[@steve8803]

@cnorton1us keep dreaming. Not only will they never offer a v8 in it, soon the v6 will be gone too. Only 4 cyl. turbo.

[@jjp025jjp]

The glasses part 😂😂😂. Comedy gold

[@hpkntnw]

0:42 cactus gray aka fighter jet gray which ford said was a “unique” color just for the Mach 1. Well yeah except the cactus gray is a different name but same paint code!!

[@r.j.bedore9884]

I really wish manufacturers would bring back small V8s. A Tacoma with a 6 or 7 speed manual transmission and a 4.0l V8 with the same technology this 3.5l V6 has would be about the perfect truck for daily driver duty. It would have around 300hp with a broader torque curve than the V6 for better acceleration and towing, and if you gave the engine cylinder deactivation so it could run as a 2.0l 4 cylinder at low loads it would have better fuel economy than the V6 as well. Unfortunately, nobody's likely to spend the money on tooling and R&D for this with everyone pushing to go all electric. I'm frankly disappointed with how quickly manufacturers skipped over hybrid technology in favor of an all electric future that our power grids and battery technology aren't likely going to be able to support for at least a decade or two after the arbitrary 2030 deadline most manufacturers have set for themselves.

[@ahs9583]

Design one and show it to them and maybe they buy your design. But I bet that u haven’t invented a small v8 with 300 horse power that give you at least 20 miles per gallon. Clown

[@OjiKree]

Can you put a Subaru Forester Wilderness edition on the lift? I know you reviewed it and a more indepth review would be great. Thx

[@redslkpd]

Sarah LOVES the braking tests...😜😜😜

[@Gadget0343]

That sandwiched area of the Y pipe where it tucks under the transfer case it double walled, a pipe inside a pipe, for sound suppression. So, the exhaust flow area is much smaller than it looks.

[@ericlefort8969]

Love the video. Looking forward to seeing more.

[@johnmbell4642]

Hey Sarah, about a second and a half before you said I wonder if a V8 would fit I thought same thing also wondering if you can mate up the V8 with the six speed manual ? don’t think Toyota ever had a manual V-8 none that I can think of in the US anyways. Sounds like a great project🙂Have a great one as always🐧🐧🐧👍

[@DATDesign]

I bought a 2021 Trail Edition last year, and all I got were the fancy bed boxes that I removed the 2nd day of ownership. Love the changes they've made for the 2022, esp the color, wheels, locking diff, etc. I had a 2021 Ranger for a few months, and I miss the Cactus Gray.

[@OutlierConcepts]

Very first thing I noticed after buying it was how damn heavy the hood was. Id gladly pay dealership prices for them to come with hood lift supports from the factory like most other trucks have at this point

[@NathanRodger]

The wheels look awesome.

[@Albert-777]

You’re very charismatic 👍🏼

[@kc0lif]

favourite channel. just spotted a red Toyota mr2 turbo with a rear spoiler and it's right handed drive in Missouri it looks like mr dos but with a rear wing spoiler. glad you finally got a review over here thanks dear.

[@johnde2754]

Hey Sara-Tune, when describing the FRONT brake configuration at the 6:08 point you said and I quote . . . "Prior Generation TACO" - 🤣 was that from TACO Bell 🔔 or phriggin' Del TACO Yo ?!? 🔜 🌮 🌮 🤣 👊

[@stephenmoxley3004]

Great review, Sarah. Tacos and refired beans are one of my favorites, so keep up the great work.

[@andresbetancourt8921]

Love u Sarah!!! My favorite youtuber!!!

[@Eric-lj2nk]

So cool! I LOVE my 22 trail edition. So many people comment about the wheels lol. I got wheel locks the day I got home ahahaha

[@Eric-lj2nk]

It’s interesting this model has that SR front bumper air screen thing. I thought all trail editions have that removed since it ruins approach angle lol

[@starboy71]

I was totally wondering if it was like the Cactus Grey? Thanks for saying that.

[@Gene1969]

It's interesting to see you go from Gram's Ranger to reviewing this.

[@te_squared]

Been waiting for this forever!!!!

[@jamiebeverley9705]

Hi Sarah from Australia, this pick up segment is really going great guns in Australia, it's wall to wall dual cab utes as we call them here, our equivalent is the Toyota Hilux, and the Ford Ranger, both swap places month by month for the best selling vehicles in the country, much like your Ford 150 dominates sales there in the US. Great review, thanks 👍🏻

[@krasnaludek298]

Ford Ranger is 100x better than a Hilux on sheer capability & design.

[@johntamlyn6383]

I always like your background music. Granted that’s probably not what we’re all watching the channel for. But……

[@mostcom]

It completes the package for sure.

[@davidf9027]

The S in the transmission is ‘sequential’ mode (ie: if it’s in ‘3’ it won’t shift past that), not ‘sport’. Everyone seems to get this wrong.

[@surething1656]

You should’ve tried that hill in 2 Wheel drive with the locker in, it probably would’ve made it.

[@Toastedyogurt]

You can't use the locker in 2 wheel drive on a 4x4 3rd gen Tacoma. Requires you to be in 4LO

[@surething1656]

@@Toastedyogurt that’s interestingly dumb lol

[@4bvenom733]

I wish it has A trac as well meaning the Trail Edition would be really great

[@mesomemore97]

I agree about the bare bones 4 banger standard transmission option. Come on Toyota get with it.

[@kathleenbruno7066]

I love this review. Tacomas are hard to come by but they had one just like this at a local dealership sooooo…I bought one. I actually love the truck. The built in storage in the back is NOT watertight. Sold as storage. ( yea I know, drivers side “doubles” as a cooler). Ruined some work gloves and ropes and extra jacket stashed in there when I opened them to find them filled with water. Dealership called Toyota Corp and were told the boxes are both coolers. Not true. Don’t store tools or anything you don’t want to get wet in there.

[@neidleye]

Did you get your glasses back? No science without them? 😎

[@rowinpals]

Great review Sarah! Loved it😃👍

[@patrickgowar2234]

Love these Toyota trucks. Unfortunately we only get the Hilux here in the UK. As a matter of interest do Toyotas in the states have DPF problems like the ones who n Australia? We don’t seem to have any over here

[@estlerd]

We don't get the diesel in the USA.

[@371kenny]

Be thankful you have the hilux. Were begging for it over here.

[@erem02]

Love your videos Sarah!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@tmcallister1740]

Wow! You look amazing.. great review.. 6 speed always 👍

[@rixkafer56]

My friend has a 18 tacomama same color or close to it... cool trucks cool eye liner

[@andreasm2882]

Once again a great video. I would love the trail but my 2019 trd 4x4 is paid off and cost me under 36k.

[@dougjohnson3494]

Take my word for it, you don't want to touch a squirrel 😂

[@markjones4358]

I wouldn't dismiss hill descent too quickly. It helps prevent brake wear. I have seen firsthand brakes go out in offloading adventures while descending a hill before.

[@MTB_Rider_96]

The cooler options is great, but is does reduce the bed space by a lot. Now it needs speakers in the bed.

[@appleztooranges]

Please do a 2024 Toyota Tacoma trd pro review! On these hybrid

[@carlbarker7368]

In this episode, butt hurt came up and other things I found quite interesting. My mind was processing and there it was...yes coolers in the back of the truck! Now you can take your hurt butt and sit on a bag of ice! You're welcome! ✌️

[@andrewficalora5631]

That background music at 1:19… I see that you are a woman of culture, Sarah 🍩

[@roymurray6374]

Happy Humpday Sarah!!! Kinda reminds me of Jeep JK Sports that pretty much go everywhere a JK Rubicon will go, granted one must get creative with picking of lines without having lockers, but there's definitely a saving in initial cost. Stay excellent!!!😎

[@elz1250]

Just bought one , great truck!

[@Ww8.3]

The trail edition doesn’t make sense when you can get a trd off-road model for the same price with more off-road goodies

[@turboash78]

Bronze wheels look incredible on anything.

[@erikpetrie637]

I agree. Bronze is the new black

[@laptopdragon]

`Spot on about "if they made"... a 4cylinder, high revving, crew cab, 4wd, manual transmission as standard, bash-bars, sliders and winch = a modern day/retro 1980's rock crawler canvas.... they'd sell out before they hit the showroom floor.

[@UnloadedRex]

You’d be surprised what a 2wd Tacoma can do, I have a Prerunner Tacoma from back when that was a trim option (2wd on 4wd chassis) and it’s pretty capable, I just make sure to always have a friend, a recovery rope, and a d-ring shackle hitch on hand at all times

[@kevinroberts9580]

Sarah is a special edition with many top of the line features!

[@kyle583]

Those wheels 😍

[@apa7611]

That trail one should be the same price as an SR5 4x4 not more then a trd off-road

[@JPHET37]

I’m glad my dad got the 22 taco oR he’s said I can have it after I graduate from high schooo😂🎉

[@kyledanger45]

I wish Toyota would put a rear locker on the 4runner SR5 trail

[@abitofeverything1234]

Funny , cool vid. Thanks Sara!

[@robertevans6481]

Thanks for a great review,and also thanks!!! Now i want taco's....

[@andrewhornfeck7421]

Thanks Sarah for taking Pengi along for the second drive! I suppose the high up position was due to the off-road testing over the usual back seat-belted in the camera angle. Rub his head as the headrest looked crushingly uncomfortable 🙄 Interesting wide-bell, button-front jeans - haven’t seen any since the 70’s 👍

[@davidbaron6647]

Great Video, Nice!

[@nikkisun5546]

I have a couple a dirt scooters. Can the cooler things be removed? IE quick release? Guessing not.

[@timbrown9731]

Sarah you missed something that cable on the a axle that’s STI pink at least through the camera it looks like it to me

[@posenyang9549]

The only time the Tacoma looked exciting accelerating was when you were driving the manual and working that stick like it was meant to be worked. The minute I gave it the beans during a test drive was when I fell out of love for it. It still has awesome off road and longevity features. Just wish it was quicker.

[@betteheadbettehead4800]

I miss the bolster test 😒

[@lesliekahana202]

It's got the center limited slip to (I think it's the center) would also help with 2 wheel 🤷

[@archmagexiv]

Thank you Sarah!

[@apa7611]

Is that color lunar rock? Not sure if you said it in the video

[@billwilson4859]

Fun video. Gotta luv a taco. Thank you.

[@RigiLiquid945]

1:16 speaking of which, how is your cat doing? I miss seeing him since you moved to the new garage.

[@budmcfly3311]

Awesome great review