2022 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road 1 Year Review

[@warnerminor1446]

Bought the exact same model 8 months ago except mine is red. I can't imagine driving anything else offroad or on road. I don't put as many miles as you do on the truck as you do. So I'm hoping to keep this truck forever. Thanks for a great review. You made me happy with my decision.

[@Jason-Samko]

It's one of the last "built to last forever trucks" made! It will serve you well for a very long time

[@rndsommer40]

I have the exact same truck. Mostly just road use and homeowner projects. Not driven hard like yours but I agree 100% that this is a great truck.

[@Jason-Samko]

Glad you like it too. I love this truck

[@suds2628]

Jason, I’m shopping for a 2022 6-Spd manual right now, and I can’t THANK YOU enough for doing this video! Fantastic overview. Appreciate you!

[@Jason-Samko]

@suds2628 glad you enjoyed it! Would of loved to have the manual version

[@MrMann703]

I've been wanting a truck for some time now and was thinking about calling my dealer in the morning, so far your review is helping me make up my mind

[@Jason-Samko]

The taxoma is a fantastic truck! You won't be disappointed

[@MM-ne3mg]

ok, I'm drinking the kool-aid. Thx for the detailed reviews. My 2023 Lunar Rock off-road is scheduled to arrive in May. Can't wait.

[@Jason-Samko]

You are gonna love it!

[@thomasmazzola4760]

Sorry, I hated my trd pro. The engine has no power, transmission gear hunts terribly. The seating position is terrible it’s like your sitting on the floor and kegs straight out.

[@rjtorrez9935]

​@@thomasmazzola4760 seat risers and get a ott tune

[@ruizz7166]

Got my 23 tacoma trd off road in lunar rock too 5 months ago ! Can’t get over what I’m driving when I see it in a window reflection

[@eldinko83]

@@thomasmazzola4760ither than lack of power a ott tune helps fix the gear hunting and you can get seat jackets to lift the seat. About 400 bucks but if u can afford the pro h can probably afford the 400 to fix those issues. Is what it is

[@RedondoBeach2]

8:07 Great point regarding quality of the paint. I have owned the same Volkswagen for 19 years and can tell you their paint is outstanding.

[@Jason-Samko]

Yep toyota paint is super weak

[@KurtsCardio]

Great video, I have the exact same build (including colour, only difference is the rear bumper is colour keyed) arriving at the end of May! Glad to hear you're still happy after a year....I really can't wait for mine now after watching this haha

[@Jason-Samko]

you are going to love it!

[@KurtsCardio]

Looking forward to actually enjoy driving in winter up here in Canada haha

[@BackcountrywithShaughn]

Thx for sharing. Appears from the video we have a few things in common as follows: 1. I previously owned a Trailhawk that I loved but beat her up. 2. Recently purchased a TRD Off Road 4x4 myself. 3. The truck is tool, plain and simple 4. You appear to have the exact same double walled steel water bottle sitting on your passenger seat that I use myself. 5. Agree about the value of the vehicle's capabilities. Thanks again for your follow up 1yr opinion post sir, much appreciated~

[@Jason-Samko]

We do have alot in common! You are gonna love the truck! It can take everything you can throw at it

[@db8646]

Perfect taxi to have in the family, it'll go anywhere. No regrets with my 2020 trd pro here in california.

[@Jason-Samko]

Agree 100% love it

[@kylesteinhauser2535]

Nice video man! Good real life review from a working man, glad to see the Tacoma can run with the best of them still.

[@Jason-Samko]

fantastic truck!

[@jaymoar3561]

This guy is a smart man. 👍

[@josefmd]

Good stuff! I made the move and picked my 2023 LR OR DC MT in April. This is my forth tacoma I traded in my 17 Pro for a 17 4R Pro in cement. Absolutely love my 4R and will never let her go. My 2023 tacoma is funner to drive being a manual over the 4R, and agree 100 percent the 4R being built in Japan is just a better built vehicle.

[@Jason-Samko]

Love hearing this. Love the 4 runner and the taxo. Congrats on your new 2023

[@371kenny]

I watched your video last year. Wife has a 4runner. I went out and ordered one. 7 months later I got it exactly how I wanted. Zero complaints so far except, some times on the freeway its a dog and hard to merge, (its a manual too btw). Will probably get the OTT tune eventually to fix that and save a few mpg. Thanks for you're info.

[@Jason-Samko]

Both are amazing! Gonna be a sad day when these are not made anymore

[@BoiseTDI]

Long love the manuals! Lol

[@reggie2334able]

@@BoiseTDI I just bought a 2023 and I could not find a new manual for the life of me on the entire West Coast so I settled for the automatic and it’s not bad but I would’ve much rather had a manual. The most important thing I wanted, though was the trident true V6 I didn’t want to be a guinea pig with that turbo charged four

[@daviddecker8421]

How did the tune work out? I just got a uses 2021 with a cold air and exhaust previous guy I'm assuming was trying to add more power to compensate for 32 inch tires. im afraid to tune if it shortens lifespan. But yeah it does feel like a dog compared to our 4 liter stock 4Runner.

[@honda116969]

Cool review bro! Nice tire choice as well! I have the manual transmission '22 off-road 4X4. Hoping it last a long time. Change your differential fluid to amsoil 75w-90 makes a huge difference 👍💯👍

[@Jason-Samko]

I'm so jealous of the manual. I wanted one so bad but at the time I bought this I was pulling a trailer daily. Congrats on a amazing truck

[@honda116969]

@@Jason-Samko thanks man both are great! yeah I pull a trailer as well not real heavy maybe 2,500 lbs but it does it flawlessly I also tuned it OTT tune made a huge difference look into it they have a setup for you bigger tires or stock, different gearing or heavy loads 18+hp & 24+tq eliminate gear hunting really cool company

[@davidparisi4980]

Great review,good info and opinions based on use.

[@Jason-Samko]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it

[@shaggybx]

Hi Jason I just traded my 21 off road access cab for that exact same truck 23 off road mgm 😂 the dcab is so much quieter on the road I'm so happy

[@Jason-Samko]

Congrats on an amazing truck! You are gonna love it

[@shaggybx]

@@Jason-Samko thank you 😊

[@paul_t_kendall]

Awesome review. Love my tacomas. Buy another one as fast as you can.

[@Jason-Samko]

Definitely excellent trucks

[@DUNEATV]

I did the same size tires, in the BF good rich all-terrain‘s, and then I did the Toyota 2 inch factory lift kit. It’s the perfect combination in my opinion!

[@Jason-Samko]

Sounds perfect. The factory lift is great too as it doesn't void any warranty

[@DUNEATV]

@@Jason-Samko Yep exactly…that’s actually why I spent the extra money on it.

[@JK-px2im]

What tire size are you running and what mpg are you getting? I run LT265/75R16 Nitto Trail Grappler M/T and average 18mpg. I bought this 2022 Tacoma trd off road with 25k miles and these are the tires it cam with. I wonder how much my mpg would improve if I switched to the tires mentioned in this video once mine wear down.

[@DUNEATV]

@@JK-px2im I’m running the same size you are in the BFG’s.

[@JK-px2im]

@@DUNEATV oh ok. What mpg do you average if you don't mind me asking?

[@truno7]

Love your videos!

[@Jason-Samko]

Thank you. Greatly appreciated

[@jeffpoirier1184]

We have a '23 OR in Lunar Rock on order. It was just built last week. One of the final ones. We also have a white '20 4Runner SR5.

[@Jason-Samko]

That's awesome! Probably one of the last few ever made.

[@jeffpoirier1184]

@SamkoWorkShop I think the next gens are being built in December. We are pretty excited. The new truck should be in our driveway towards the end of the month. :)

[@jesurunblends]

lie it so far?

[@jeffpoirier1184]

@@jesurunblends Very much! It is my wife's and she loves it too! :)

[@alexanderyu5501]

Ty for the review, didn't know this existed really bc my S. carolina city pushes basic SR5, trd sport, fords, chevys, and dodges first; which i test drove quite a few...almost bought a used 2022 with Gox suspension system where the adaptive powertrain was so smooth in a used TRD offroad compared to anything else...it even had an accident on the carfax which freaked my fam out. Anyways, so glad I bought the showroom TRD offroad with stock bilstein shocks brand new at 40k w warranty at the reliable dlrship near me; when BMW plant workers were buying this thing left and right years ago, I knew I had to try to keep a VEH known to go 300k when i have driven past stuff to 120k to 137k. I dig the dark mode screen display for apple car play, the old school ebrake, HVAC knobs, bc a 40k edge with huge tablet is too touristy with a phobia of electronic failure, touch screen misfires, and electronic ebrakes freaking outdoorsman out with the weird Ford look of the new Taco (2024). I agree with everything, and if you buy another 3rd gen...recommend ceramic coating and xpel tint for the southern heat, clay, mud, and rocks. Now, I can't stop seeing new tacos and runners being bought as the 4th gen is really a step back (imo) with too much potentially overheating electronics including the ebrake...hate that ford does the big screen and that Turbos are real expensive to fix and are abused (as a previous BMW seller)

[@Jason-Samko]

Very well said and congrats on your new tacoma! You are gonna love it!

[@tpharo34]

Nice review 👍

[@Jason-Samko]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@PAC_84]

I love this damn truck,and haven't put it through any of your adventures yet .

[@Jason-Samko]

It's a fantastic truck. In my opinion, the best mid size truck currently made

[@jaymoar3561]

Black lug nuts with those wheels make them look a lot better.

[@erikthered-yota]

Such a great looking Truck! I just bought the same model a week ago in the Barcelona Red Color. Can I ask what wheel setup you have on yours (wheels and tires)? It looks super nice and aggressive! Great Review

[@Jason-Samko]

Congrats on the new tacoma. You will love it. My wheels are stock and the tires are one size bigger. Can't ember the size but if you want my good year ultra terrain video I show a close up of the tire size. They fit perfect and don't rub ever. Fantastic tires.

[@appleztooranges]

What the difference between this and 2023? I’m looking now

[@Jason-Samko]

Nothing different. Absolutely amazing trucks

[@canalesivany]

I have 2 Tacomas and 2023 4Runner and yes the 4Runner is the best vehicle on the road by far

[@Jason-Samko]

Agree 100%

[@KayBertoss]

I highly recommend the H9 mod for your low beams. With a simple mod you can run H9 Halogens in place of the low beam H11’s.

[@Jason-Samko]

Will look into it. Thanks

[@kevinkidneyy]

Love my 21 Tacoma ! I only have 23 k mile I don’t drive very far 😂😂 love it v6 baby

[@Jason-Samko]

Such a great truck!

[@hardenxx1335]

23k? Good lord I have a 21 and just broke 10k

[@superserial1]

@@hardenxx1335 My 2021 off road is 2 years old and just passed 9k miles. Love it.

[@hardenxx1335]

@@superserial1 I have a 21 with 10,300

[@IvanCllzo]

Hey man was wondering if i could get some opinions. I have a 2020 ram 1500 that I absolutely love but realistically speaking i want a truck i can use for work and trips. My ram is 2wd so ive looked into the tacomas and my only downside is the backseat space. Do you think it makes a huge difference going from a full size truck to a mid size?

[@Jason-Samko]

The back seat space lost between a ram 1500 and a tacoma is pretty huge. I went from a ram 2500 to a tacoma. Definitely took so.e getting used to with the limited room back there.

[@IvanCllzo]

@@Jason-Samko so its really noticeable huh? If you had to choose between your tacoma and 2500 which would you go with?

[@Jason-Samko]

@@IvanCllzo Yep huge difference. If i wanted space and was gonna spend all my time on country paved roads id want the ram back for the space and comfort. But in the woods, in the mall parking lot, in the city with parellel parking, in the mud, sand, etc. I want the tacoma all day long. there is no way to win here. its either big and roomy but a pain in the but in urban areas and sucks in the tight woods, or great in urban areas and great in the wood and more cramped on space.

[@Bryan09876]

Would you rather have an sr5 4Runner or a trd off road Tacoma?

[@Jason-Samko]

Depends on your needs. The 4 runner is much better quality, ride ,motor, seating position etc.

[@salazarsalazar6598]

Hello there do you have the link for the seat covers please and thank you, great Video

[@Jason-Samko]

they are rough country tacoma seat covers. lots of places online sell them. google them for best prices. the ones i would link to on amazon right now are not best prices

[@Sam-kn2mm]

What Lift do you have on that truck for those tires? I have a 2022 SR and I want those tires.

[@Jason-Samko]

no lift. stock 2022 trd offroad

[@Sam-kn2mm]

@@Jason-Samko ok Thank You

[@diegoavilacoyac1554]

@@Sam-kn2mm just put off-road wheels and tires on my sr aswell, looks way better than the stock steel ones.

[@appleztooranges]

Do you wish it was a Trd pro?

[@Jason-Samko]

Not at all. Nothing a pro can do that an trd offroad can't and saved well over 10k

[@appleztooranges]

@@Jason-Samko awesome thank you. I’m in the market for one. Keep comparing the two

[@Jason-Samko]

@appleztooranges the pro has a better suspension and more resale value and a 1 inch lift. But nit worth the 10k minimum difference to me. And the bilstein shocks on the off road are fantastic already.

[@appleztooranges]

@@Jason-Samko thank you. I still haven’t test drove any of these. I’m coming from a 2001 Toyota Tacoma sr5 which I keep to keep as a backup. This will be my first ever new vehicle. My buddies are trying to tell me get the sport but I like the looks of the off-road better. I narrowed it down between the OR and the pro. With the off-road I could pretty much pay it off. The pro I’d have to finance.

[@Jason-Samko]

@appleztooranges the sport is great if you drive mostly on the road. It's suspension is tuned for stree driving. The offroad gets you the rear locker, mts, crawl control.

[@apa7611]

I’m keeping my 2022 trd off-road access cab for a while! Trying to get my wife to sell that BMW x-5 for a 4Runner! 😂 I might have to buy one myself always like those 4Runners never owned one yet. I’m not buying the newer designed ones for at least 4-5 years. Excellent video buddy.

[@Jason-Samko]

I agree on not buying a new redesigned model in the first year or 2. Let them work the bugs out of it first.

[@harolddenton6031]

I just boughta 2023 Tacoma trd off road in this exact magnetic gray metallic color. I will buy an older Toyota 4 runner in 2 to 3 years after I get my Tacoma paid off. I want a trd pro in either blue ash metallic or a flat gray color.

[@davidmurray9844]

I’ve heard a lot of complaints concerning the automatic transmission ? Any thoughts ?

[@Jason-Samko]

The complaints were people unhappy with the way the transmission hunted for gears or would constantly up shift or down shift. That was in the 2016-2020 models. But even those are rock solid and incredibly reliable. I have zero complaints about my 22.

[@davidmurray9844]

@@Jason-Samko thank you

[@hunterroberts2260]

Yeap, I have a white 2020 I use the same way. Tacoma TRD Off-Road is the best truck in the woods period.

[@Jason-Samko]

Agree. And glad you love yours too

[@reggie2334able]

Did the bed cover help you get better gas mileage?

[@Jason-Samko]

Not sure. Never drove it without the tonneau cover

[@Mason-fv1zl]

For future reference when a windshield cracks again, and it’s still smaller than a dime immediately go to your local window shop and asked to get it epoxy filled what it does is it seals off the crack preventing it from spreading for an eternity. it cost around $50-$60 but it’s definitely better than buying windshields.

[@Jason-Samko]

That is great advise and Ive had chips repaired before. They hold up great. As long as its taken care of before it gets too big. I actually thought of buying my own windshield repair kit as I go thru them so much.

[@Mason-fv1zl]

@@Jason-Samko definitely a good idea saves you money that way.

[@jameskocks4734]

did you have any issues with the ac. i have heard they dont perform great in hot climates.

[@Jason-Samko]

Never noticed a problem or issue with the ac. Even down here in south Georgia

[@jameskocks4734]

@@Jason-Samko that’s good I’m in Texas. I read something about an auxiliary fan being an issue in the hot states.

[@Jason-Samko]

@jameskocks4734 never had an issue in the 2 years and 66k miles i owned it

[@bige311]

I just ordered a Taco 2023 TRD Pro trading in my 2020 TRD Sport..I have always wanted a Pro figure I would get one before 4cyl come out..

[@Jason-Samko]

Congrats! I believe the 23 tacoma will be the last ever bomb proof truck ever made. And the pro will hold its value very well!

[@andy84wilson]

Great review. 4runner is great, but the 2016-2021 Land Cruiser puts it to shame. I have 2017 LC and there is no way i could do back.

[@Jason-Samko]

I will never know. I would never buy a land cruiser for my needs.

[@Sixman__]

I'm curious about what your thoughts are on the Toyota Tundra 2021 and below that has the 5.7L V8 in it? I know you've owned F-150's and The Ram 2500, and the Jeep etc. But do you generally like having a midsize over a full size truck? Also how is the Tacoma on road trips?

[@Jason-Samko]

The 21 and older tundras are amazing and will last for ever. Only downside is they get absolutely horrible gas mileage. I loved having full size trucks for the road trips and hauling etc. but in the woods and in the city I much prefer the mid size. Especially in the woods. there are many places a full size truck will never be able to go but a mid size can. even crossing road wash outs etc where a full size would hang up do to length. But the mid size has less room inside. its all a trade off. there is no perfect option. This tacoma is the most capable truck i have ever owned off road. and I have not got it stuck yet. every full size truck I have owned would of been stuck a dozen times over in the places this taco has taken me.

[@Gmny1MOA]

​@@Jason-Samko this is 100% true and why I got my tacoma...I had a new body chevy z71 and for hunting it was so big i couldnt even fit down a dirt rd hardly...tacoma and even some of the other trucks that copy the tacoma can squeeze down a 4 wheeler trail

[@Jason-Samko]

@@Gmny1MOA yep size is a big factor. Learned that when I went from an f150 to I cherokee trailhawk. Eas able to explore so many more places

[@OneUpElmer]

As well, any rubbing with those tires ?

[@davedempster3405]

I have the Toyo tires in that size (265/75/16) on stock suspension and have no rubbing at all.

[@Jason-Samko]

Zero rubbing, no lift or level. All stock suspension

[@OneUpElmer]

@@davedempster3405 isnt 265/70/17 theoretically the same

[@davedempster3405]

@@OneUpElmer hmmm, good question. I know that stock for the OffRoad is 265/70/16 and that bumping the 70 to 75 adds 1/2 inch of ground clearance. I was told by a tire shop that this would be the highest I could go and not rub if staying with stock suspension.

[@Genethoj]

What’s your opinion on Tacoma gen 2?

[@Jason-Samko]

Absolutely amazing truck! And it has the amazing 4.0 motor! As bullet proof and tough as a truck could ever be with a better reliability rating that the gen 3s!

[@daviddecker8421]

Just got a 2021 3.4 liter has a 3 inch lift and 32.5 inch tires feels real underpowered compared to our stock 4 litre 4runner sr5

[@Jason-Samko]

the 3.5 makes it power high in the revs. the 4.0 feels like it makes power down low.

[@daviddecker8421]

@@Jason-Samko yeah nothing beats the 4Runner I just wish they didn't have a push button start it just doesn't feel real

[@jesusguido6986]

I've had my 2023 for 2 months now. I love it But the upcoming 2024 trending news has me feeling some typebof way lol

[@Jason-Samko]

The new one looks interesting and I'm watching it too. But I don't ever think it's a good idea to buy a first year or even second year of a new model. Youe 2023 is time tested and proven

[@kylermichaels6044]

Good stuff

[@Jason-Samko]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@johnnysp1]

AGREED!

[@Jason-Samko]

glad you enjoyed it

[@lugnutzz75]

Toyotas have always had bad paint or lower quality at least. It’s soft. 4Runners are GOATS. They don’t die.

[@Jason-Samko]

Yep I see that with the paint for sure. But love the truck and the 4 runner

[@truno7]

Nice field watch do some more watch vids if you’d like

[@Jason-Samko]

Thanks. I did a video on this watch a couple months the ago

[@OceansideCreations]

Do you still own this?

[@Jason-Samko]

no sold it last year

[@OceansideCreations]

@@Jason-Samko Why did you sell it and what are you driving now?

[@Jason-Samko]

@OceansideCreations sold it because of my life style of 300 miles a week in the swamps of south ga. I needed more capability and I needed to be able to used my rear locker in 4 high (the tscoma can't do). In those 300 miles it's sand and mud lanes with big mud holes every half mile or mile. It was exhausting to have to stop at each hole, shift into 4 low, then rock back and forth to get the rear locker to engage, then drive thru the hole and repeat the process to get back into 4 high only ro do it all over again a mile further. The tacoma is an amazing truck and I loved it. And one of the most reliable trucks ever made. That's the reason I bought it. Bit I needed more. So I sold it and bought a 23 gladiator rubicon. Front and rear lockers, put 35s on it and can use all of my lockers in 4 high and even use my rear is 2wd. For my lifestyle hunting full time in the swamps the gladiator fits me better.

[@OceansideCreations]

@@Jason-Samko Thanks for letting me know. I recently started following your channel and was curious. I am looking at buying a 3rd gen tacoma rn after hearing all the issues the new ones are having.

[@Jason-Samko]

@@OceansideCreations 3rd gen is amazing

[@kennethhudgins1369]

fuck it, im sold. Calling the dealership tomorrow to trade in my 2022 ford maverick xlt hybrid.

[@Jason-Samko]

The maverick is a very nice truck and Ive always had great luck with fords. But im not gonna lie. I love this tacoma and its one of the last vehicles that will ever have this kind of long term reliablity with everything going to turbo little motors.

[@kennethhudgins1369]

@SamkoWorkShop exactly my thought process. I want something I can ride into ground over the next 10+ years and the maverick just isn't designed for that. I value reliability over all else and I'm kicking my self for not going with a tacoma to begin with. With the direction the 4th gen taco is going it looks like this will be the last v6 taco. Good thing they are offering me 3k+ over msrp for my maverick trade in.

[@MB-gd6be]

Salesman drove from Mi ??

[@Jason-Samko]

Yes he did. He was amazing. The full video of it happening is on my traditional bowhunting and wilderness podcast youtube channel (search tacoma).

[@Jason-Samko]

here is the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXzOk4awiMp2hrc

[@brendoz]

Your mistake, you didnt get the long boi 😂

[@osifielDoperAtive]

Awesome rig! Nice review… 👍🤗

[@Jason-Samko]

thanks

[@chrisx5127]

Toyota Hilux - checkmate!

[@Jason-Samko]

If only we could get the hilux here!!

[@RocksNRuts4]

39k??? today same truck 35k miles......42k!!!!!

[@Jason-Samko]

@@RocksNRuts4 yep

[@chevypreps6417]

30 plus thousand miles.............are you driving this thing 24\7.

[@Jason-Samko]

I do about 35-40k miles a year. Lots or trios for work and for hunting

[@ericd1632]

I have a coworker that puts like 65k miles a year on her 4 Runner

[@OneUpElmer]

I do agree, Toyota paint sucis

[@Jason-Samko]

Yep its soft for sure

[@Maga_marine]

Power seats started after 2020 👍🏻