2022 Toyota Tacoma TRD PRO Review and Off-Road Test

[@masonthomas9671]

Personally I love when you save a good one for Saturday morning, kids are sleeping in right now and I’m sitting here with some coffee enjoying the show. Appreciate it and all the hard work by you and the crew.

[@drivingsports]

That's great to hear! Have a great morning!

[@PS987654321PS]

Ugh.

[@TheJoshuaborden]

People slag on The Tacoma interior. Calling it “dated” or “old” but I love tbh. Functional and good looking.

[@andyham6094]

Mannnn this is literally the most beautiful truck to my eyes. It looks so damn perfect

[@Beaver-be8vk]

“If you value your hard earned money, this is the truck for you” That’s really the only thing you should have said. That’s why I bought one.

[@moloono1]

Congrats dude! The Tacoma has a special place in my heart because I first learned to drive on my dad’s 1996 MT SR5. He still has it with 355,000 miles and it’s his daily driver. Great trucks for the money.

[@tubeviewer4818]

Bought a 2019 red pro paid 44k . So expensive at the moment but I do not regret it . Truck has taken me across the US , numerous rough passes and trails in Colorado and then back to work on Monday with out a hiccup .

[@dtlusk24]

This is quickly becoming one of my favorite review channels. I just bought my 2022sr5 4 runner based on your road trip review and off road with TFL boys. Great quality and thoroughly enjoy the production quality!

[@bmack918]

In light of today’s vehicle shortages and how dealerships are price gouging, do you mind if I ask if you got a fair price for your 4Runner?

[@dtlusk24]

@@bmack918 soo true, it was sticker priced which was ridiculous to begin with I think. My buddy dealer inventory Mgr orders for my local toyota dealership. He found 4 runner that i wanted on the boat from Japan . We eliminated all the extra pricy options bigger rims (hate those) privacy roll cover for storage ect. And the dealer tried to tack on 1600.00 extra mandatory fabric interior cleaner, 🙄 😒 but he made it show I put my request in before it started. So out the door I paid $40,500 for my nautical blue sr5 4×4 with tan interior. Love it, but shew.... my HD duramax kills this thing in mpg. Their are dealers that will make it only MSRP price only but have to do some digging to avoid the scum bags doing market adjustment stickers.

[@MrMe69420]

AWD?

[@dtlusk24]

@@MrMe69420 4x4 hoss

[@myplaxismodelisbetterthanyours]

4Runner > Tacoma. Good choice

[@moloono1]

Let’s be honest, nobody buys this to be the fastest (0-60), the most comfortable (body-on frame), the highest tech (JBL?), or for any other spec-sheet dick-measuring. People buy the Tacoma because it’s a straightforward, no gimmicks truck that can get you anywhere AND back, last longer than your grudge for a cheating ex, and hold it’s value like you hold on to the “glory days” of high school.

[@aaronshelley703]

This is the true review.

[@tenskeeze]

Meh

[@emosidios]

sold me on resale value,toyota,and the fact i only wanted a truck for when it snows but didn't want to deal with SUVS came from small cars civic,corolla,what ever lexus is, ooo can't forget about the mods PS I also rarely drive people so all that back storage and trunk space is all mine to sleep in

[@emosidios]

but if honda ever comes back with the element believe me im getting a element instead

[@michaeljkasnter]

At 6 foot 2- inches tall, owned every Tacoma since 1985, never 1- time did I ever have a seat issue!!! Super Charger is Life!!!

[@drn13355]

The cab is the exact same size as the 2005. I had a 2012 TRD Off Road. I am 6'3 and I could never get comfortable and the seating position is brutal. I like Toyota and would get one again if they ever actually change the size of the cab and went with a turbo. I live in Wyoming and drive at elevation a lot and since going to the Ranger turbo it is night and day better than NA engine at elevation. Mostly I am just happy mid size options are now available and I think it will push Toyota to really improve the Tacoma.

[@---rg1gb]

Agree seating position sucks...and I'm only average male height

[@ThomasGillot]

The engine options for the Tacoma are definitely underwhelming. Always hear good things about the ecoboost in the Ranger and GM even offers a diesel in the Colorado/Canyon. EVs will eventually take over, so maybe it is not work the R&D spend at this point. My guess it Toyota goes turbo 4 cyl. in the meantime.

[@---rg1gb]

@@ThomasGillot Agreed. Reliable, but slow as hell

[@123devinzz1]

see so many people hate the tacoma seating position but i prefer the seating position. 2020+ with the new seats are an improvement from what ive heard tho.

[@---rg1gb]

@@123devinzz1 I had both a 2017 and a 2020 with the new electronic seat controls. Improved....but not enough to say it is now good. Still unpleasant after 30 minutes of squirming around

[@iamonfire92]

Sometimes i watch such videos and understand how good my LR Discovery is...)

[@etiannemedina7614]

I feel like I wouldn’t miss a much just getting a Tacoma from 5 years ago

[@trailrunnah8886]

That's accurate, a 5-year-old Tacoma would be basically the exact same truck, minus the fox suspension, trail cam, and green color.

[@Kiss__Kiss]

Well said, but then again, a testament o the chiche, "If it ain't broke(n)...."

[@---rg1gb]

Or 10 years ago!

[@slayerment]

And the price reflects that

[@jonathanmoulton9251]

Yah I don’t like all the upgrades. Go old school save your money. Or just get a sR model.

[@bullitt743]

i have owned a 2010, 2014 and i now drive a a 2017 TRD off road 4X4 double cab with a 6' bed. Plenty of power on freeway, off road on road whatever...3.5 performes well even with 160k miles on it. Crawl control works well even still,,,,good luck being bias.

[@jonathanmoulton9251]

I had a 3.5 couldn’t even do a burn out. The acceleration is the problem. My 86 had more acceleration power.

[@infernoking7504]

This is much better than all the rest in terms of design.

[@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD]

Toyota is excellent off-road 👌

[@frankjager2420]

I have a semi bare bones Tacoma from 2016 I bought brand new. It doesnt even have 4 wheel drive. But im not an off roader of any kind, and I have not been put in a position to where I wish I had one in the 6 years Ive owned mine. Truthfully, unless you're a full time contractor where you would need an 8 foot bed, youre not going to find a better pick up. Its easy to drive, its small enough to squeeze through tighter spaces, its easy to park too. It even has the ability to get up and go when you put your foot down. And the fuel mileage isnt a nightmare either. Its a well balanced practical truck when you dont buy a big package version like this. Im only saying this in case someone is reading comments while theyre truck shopping

[@LAAM619]

I second mason's comment, appreciate good uploads on saturday morning. Currently on the porcelain thrown, i'll pause, get outta here and make coffee and sit back to continue watching 👌👍👍

[@alpin2007]

Great review again! I bought a 2022 TRD Offroad with no options. Paid -10K less than a TRD Pro. And after this review and 2000 miles off-roading in California, Nevada and Arizona… I dont feel I missed anything with my cheaper purchase. Its a great vehicle.

[@sergiosandoval2167]

when you buy Toyota you don’t buy the latest and greatest features, you buy for one thing only and that is reliability.

[@mikefoehr235]

Ryan you think the Tacoma is uncomfortable...i had a JEEP rental....that made the Taco a limo in comparison. The Tundra is more comfortable. I find it better for long trips and towing. The Tacoma is an awesome truck and has a reputation for all out reliability. I think the TRD OFF ROAD is better when money is a concern. The Taco ate your test track up like all 3 meals. I am not a huge fan of the this green tho. I like the blue better Great review....have been waiting for this one for several days.

[@tallll70]

Wrangler is more compromised because it's further offroad focused... but ofcourse that has nothing to do with Jeep's pretty bad seats or some other deficiencies which it has

[@mallninja12]

Dude big congrats on the second test hill!!!

[@GabeItchess]

one day i’m going to own one of these bad boysssss

[@adamsmidkiff1]

Why do reviewers harp on the autonomous nonsense? I make my money by traveling and rent cars constantly. I've seen most of what's out there and man am I so happy when a car just lets me drive without blinking at me and shaking the seat whenever I'm in rush hour traffic, much less trying to override my driver inputs.

[@andreasm2882]

Awesome review! Thanks for everything you guys do.

[@darthvader1482]

If you don't care about breaking down on the road, or don't care about your truck not lasting or holding value, then buy anything else other than a Tacoma; that is where it really shines. All the little things that the other trucks have, you can buy aftermarket for the Tacoma. Yes Toyota sucks for not giving us more in the truck with the insane price tag, but the Truck lasts and is reliable.

[@TheBabadush]

It still looks tough as hell from the front. Congrats on the second property!!

[@DavidFernandez-sc5ws]

Watching this after the new Tacoma has been announced. That new TRD pro is wild. A very well equipped Baja truck that is no doubt fun to drive, as well as reliable being a Toyota. People are complaining about the hybrid power train I guess forgot Toyota has been making the Prius for like 20 years…. But even after seeing the new one, being in the market for a new truck. Have a 50k budget (even though that new one looks like it’s gonna start at around 60k before markups) I think I like this truck better, it’s the last of a dying breed. Just a good old leaf spring, no frills, off-roading reliable truck. I plan on keeping this truck for 20 years. I know for a fact this generation of Tacoma will last that long.

[@Walkerxy]

What I will say is the bed rating has gotta be a conservative estimate. I have an ‘03 ford ranger and have carried 2000+lbs in my bed multiple times. Sure it lifts the front end off the road but the little truck can pull it off. Also my dream truck at the moment is a TRD pro in the military green Color but sadly I’m not going to realistically be able to afford it any time soon so this video both excited me and made me greatly depressed. Great review.

[@kilawin7456]

This make me crave for guacamole. Great review as always.

[@---rg1gb]

Great information about the poor road tracking and frequent wheel adjustments needed. I had forgotten about that.

[@fouUili684]

Good review and that was awesome I want one in that color. The good thing about crawl control and MTS like you said mimics a front locker is that it won’t give you steering issues like a front locker would. You can’t turn as good with a front locker on, also no human can do what crawl control does by applying the brakes individually to each wheel and sending power. The LX600 is becoming a grocery getter now, it’s not off-road oriented even though it has crawl control, low ground clearance and poor approach and departure angles makes it soccer mom car now not an off-roader. The best off-road vehicles from Toyota are the Tacoma and 4Runner, I just wish they kept making the FJ cruiser and that would be a 3rd option.

[@elkofcanada5003]

It's worth mentioning the LX600 has a special trim with 18" wheels with more tire sidewall and some other changes. I think it's to make up for the lack of the LC in the US market now.

[@fouUili684]

@@elkofcanada5003 yea I saw that one, most important change for off-road is the smaller wheels that’s it. Still has shitty approach angles which is its main problem but I guess you can fix it with an after market bumper. I just wish it came from factory with high clearance front and rear bumpers or offer it as an option

[@p2c940]

Love your videos! Can you review the 2022 Nissan Frontier PRO4X? I think a review of that will compliment this so much!

[@drivingsports]

We've been trying to get one, but Nissan hasn't sent it to our region for review yet.

[@jyoung188]

I’m 5’7” and own a 20 SR5 double cab long bed 4x4. The seating position is very different than my fleet owned Silverado work truck, that feels like siting in a kitchen table chair in comparison, way more upright. I like the cabin setup and I have two young kids in the back (it’s nice that they’re always within reach) but I can see how anyone larger than me or people who want to haul adults in the back would not like this cabin. Great review and I dig the silly unique trd colors even though I’m boring and got Magnetic grey metallic on my Tacoma.

[@paulm6481]

Best small truck in the world, nothing else even close.

[@tyn194]

Impressive. I dig the lime color

[@mujtaballa3105]

You do a good job. I like watching your reviews . Keep it up!

[@robertoavalosjr.2529]

Yooo, those are so sexy, when I travel to school in Guanajuato, Mexico, I love seeing the trucks loaded with those TRD Pros, sadly their aren’t sold here in Mexico but it’s nice to see them make their way to the States

[@jandyke9995]

Good review. I just traded in my 09 Tacoma acess cab 4cyl for a 22 TRD OD It's going to be like driving a luxury vehicle and I personally don't have a problem with seating position

[@juliusmedez7711]

Love the show and your offroad segment, extremely intuitive and fair. Since you did the TRD Pro, what’s the odds of showcasing a Colorado ZR2?

[@slocavky]

Oh man... I WANT that color.... I love it...

[@Kanti12311]

I’d love a darker green

[@WW-wf8tu]

Cheaper to paint what ever you own that color than to pay 50K for it. ;)

[@JRs-guitars]

Nothing wrong with Toyota reliability but I'd still take a ZR2 or Ranger over this any day. I can't wait to see what Small/mid sized truck Ram comes out with soon..

[@MikeLaRock88]

I like that color. I wouldn't drive it, but I like to see it. Gives a Retro 90s or 70s vibe with that green

[@Aerospacer77]

Great video. Best midsize offroad truck ever. Im consodering a Pro. I have a Trail Edition that I love too.

[@415Jack]

“Seat jackers” help with the seating position

[@chosenArchitec]

remember when a tacoma was a small truck

[@gs98999]

Sucks seeing these in press fleets whilst I've had a deposit down for 6 months and have no sign of it showing up.

[@Doc1855]

There’s a shortage of all automobiles because since the pandemic no one wants to work anymore. The government pays for them to stay home and be lazy. Furthermore there are only 3 companies worldwide that make the computer chips for all vehicles and one burned down during the pandemic.

[@EZapar]

Wow, that was pretty impressive! It made short work of your course. Now you have to make more hard core trails on that new plot of land so you can foil the more baddass trucks.

[@dougiekavanagh7508]

Please don't do negative cast on Tacoma. I own a 2022 Tacoma OFF ROAD . It was not built for drag racing, It was built as a tractor. Great tractor.

[@calvinspires1220]

That's a hot truck...but 51k with the 2023 model on the way just can't happen for me. Heck, I'm just here for some good quality content! Also, we all assume 2023 Tacoma will be 4cyl + Turbo, but do you think they are going to a coil suspension in the rear?

[@northerntoyota7584]

I think it’ll be a 2024 model year for the new Tacoma.

[@calvinspires1220]

@@northerntoyota7584 That's gonna hurt...especially with the new Ranger coming in hot.

[@trailrunnah8886]

Coil would be cool. Honestly I'd just be happy if they finally added disc brakes to the rear, haha.

[@Doc1855]

I hope Toyota keeps the leaf springs. The 5 ft bed is stupid

[@Boltdriver70]

New Tacoma won't be out until 24/25. New 4runner will be out before the tacoma actually.

[@bendmacmanufacturing2744]

My 4xe drive's perfect down the road, my 2021 and 2014 Tacoma drove OK but constant vibration and steering wheel shake no one could fix !!!

[@boy638]

They should make this stunning color available in the rest of their lineup. Lime green Supra anyone?

[@moloono1]

Lime green Supra would be awesome!

[@Metalgearsolid1992]

Love the video, but how many ads does KZbin need to put on a 23 minute video? It's like they're forcing you to subscribe to their ad-less version.

[@gs98999]

Suspension is 0.5” higher front and back for 2022 over 2021. Previously it was 1.0” higher only in front over the regular Tacomas. So 1.5” front and 0.5” rear increase is over the regular 2022 models. Ground clearance doesn’t change and is same on all Tacomas.

[@robertf3340]

That was a damn fine and honest review. Appreciate ya

[@FDNY101202]

I can't stop drooling over the new Corolla GR #makehothatchesgreatagain

[@rondail5675]

it looks exciting

[@williampulley]

When are you releasing the t-shirt emblazoned with LEGS AND TORSO PROPORTIONAL?

[@Doc1855]

Hahaha, We always know he’s going to say that

[@shanet7511]

This makes $80k or so for a F150 raptor look like a hell of a good deal

[@RagingBad]

This truck is 🔥🔥🔥

[@robertoavalosjr.2529]

I think we can both agree that the maverick isn’t even half of the truck a Tacoma is Ryan

[@chrisescue6555]

If it wasn't for the world's most uncomfortable seating position, I would have ended up in a Tacoma instead of my ranger. Btw that color is awesome!

[@PHILLIPS8822]

Seat Jackers help tremendously for the seating position. Also 4:88 gears and a ECU tune wakes this truck up.

[@nismomike3182]

Crazy price for what you get, especially when you factor in dealer mark-up. My Titan Pro-4X with dealer installed ICON suspension upgrade was only $54,000 OTD.

[@nismomike3182]

@@layne4376 Edmonds, KBB, and Car Gurus: 2018 TRD Pro vs 2018 Pro-4X with 50k miles, average sale price difference is Tacoma +$2000. That includes dealers and private party sales. Will that grow as time goes on, sure. Your comment would hold more weight if dealers weren't marking them up to $60k+. Gonna take a long time to offset that with resale value. At MSRP I completely agree with you though.

[@Snappydadshoes]

I have a 2021 TRD Sport premium. I absolutely love it. I don't, however, recommend it to people. It's expensive. But can we talk about the elephant in the room? Can we talk about my dude Ryan and how he always looks into the cabin before he steps into a car like there's an IED inside? Lol...just kidding. Keep up the good work.

[@RCPMK]

Sweet truck. Love those control arms. But that is over $60K in Canada..getting pretty steep for a little truck. Doesn't matter anyway because at 6'1" and 235lbs I find the interior too small

[@scotw67]

What do you guys think of the TRD Pro’s: 1. Front locker 2. Rear locker that can be used in 2HI and 4HI 3. Terrain management features that can be used in 2HI and 4HI 4. Fully boxed frame 5. 4 wheel disc brakes

[@fabulousoffroaddesigns5080]

Nice. 100% less 4Runner references.

[@WW-wf8tu]

Congrats on the extra property purchase!

[@hopkinseileen6215]

Eenmaal volwassen worden de bloempluimen wit. Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' is een andere soort die ook soortgelijke bloemen geeft; limoengroene bloemhoofdjes worden bij rijping roomwit.

[@Nick-dw8nd]

I have the 2021 and it is an absolute beast! I've brought it on a few back country camping trips and it handles everything with ease

[@connorwalker2853]

Please review the 2022 Nissan Frontier.

[@Doc1855]

Nissan has a lot of issues with the electrical system

[@IamGroot786]

That's crazy, $50K and no fold down arm rest with cup holders or charging ports in that back seat!

[@---rg1gb]

Yep. Being reliable is allowing them to get away with being 10 years behind on industry updates.

[@jonathanmoulton9251]

Omg

[@michaeljkasnter]

Except mine is Magnuson Super. Charged with a 6-speed manual

[@tfrogginhfroggin]

I have a Limited, that is all I could find in 2016. I still love it! Does anyone think it would be worth getting an aftermarket locker and lift since you cannot find a TRD PRO? No idea the cost.

[@poodymeiner3125]

I occasionally hit my head on my 22 sr5 (6ft1) Other than that, both the I4 and V6 are a bit underpowered in my opinion. I wish I had waited a bit more to check out the new frontier, but overall do love my truck.

[@LewdGyrations]

The 4th gen Tacoma is looking taller so may want to look to that

[@stevenpeterson7234]

Love your videos and so do my kids!! I would love for you to test out my 2010 Tacoma TRD off-road D-4D diesel on your hill!! 🤔👊👍

[@scottsong20]

I drove a 2022 Toyota Tacoma....seats are good but the back is super cramped and the engine is mediocre. Upgrade to a Tundra (I own a 2018 Toyota Tundra).

[@JuanDePan]

agreed the interior is tiny. It’s smaller than our current 2021 rav4’s interior. Different vehicles, I understand body on frame vs unibody. The great thing about the Tacoma’s is that they hold their value years down the road.

[@JoshuaHults]

it's a cool truck but a bit too much money to throw at mud for me.

[@brandonlifefamily8331]

I can hear the transmission hunting or downshifting and its noisy. For this price it should be more refined. EDIT: In the four wheel drive section a front locker would work better then that MTS all wheel drive wheel braking crap.

[@callmelawrence9546]

I look at the newer tacomas, then back at my 98 tacoma. I cant seem to want a newer tacoma. But they do look clean.

[@myplaxismodelisbetterthanyours]

I think I already saw this review back in 2016

[@drivingsports]

😂

[@Offshore1977]

Another amazing review. I don’t know why Toyota seems to keep inventory low compared to other manufacturers. I think this is done on purpose to keep prices high.

[@whocaresjustdoit]

It's because of their production issues caused by chip shortage and supply chain disruptions. I don't think they were as well prepared for this crisis as they thought. Prices for vehicles are high right now because automakers have to pass their increased costs to make a car to consumers.

[@Offshore1977]

@@whocaresjustdoit yet my dealer has had one of its best sales year so far according to them.

[@whocaresjustdoit]

@@Offshore1977 Yeah. I agree. I work in the automotive industry and the dealers are making big profits right now since they don't have to give incentives and discounts to MSRP like before (also, markup helps). Selling a lot of cars is very different than selling profitable cars. Dealers don't buy cars from automakers at the same price they sell to us.

[@tallll70]

it's strange how big major manufactures designing their interiors looking like 80's scifi film, box tacked on box (infotainment with vents) while they can print out plastic and foam anything they want... i guess it takes more time and gets more expansive to make integrated design

[@rondail5675]

Good, honest review. I will guess the next generation will be nice for on-road driving. I like the Frontier more this year.

[@ruggedland]

Great review of this awesome off-road machine Ryan. If I remember correctly the new sequoia with off-road package or TRD Pro has all the off-road features this Taco has which is exciting. Can’t wait for you to review the new sequoia on the same course

[@drivingsports]

Correct. We're really looking forward to it.

[@shaneburry7744]

Nice truck and nice review! Any plans on reviewing the 2022 Frontier Pro 4X?

[@rondail5675]

I think the Frontier is better, until the Tacoma gets updated.

[@jonathanmoulton9251]

I went from a 22 to a 92. I’ll wait till a 23 comes out.

[@infernoking7504]

My 1988 Lincoln Town Car is a body-on-frame and it tracks straight all the time it has nothing to do with the unibody have to do with the suspension in the steering.

[@UnknownUser_0000]

Will the frame rust through in 5 years? 😅

[@moloono1]

Nope. Toyota took care of that issue in 2015 after they replaced/fixed every single Tacoma that had the problem AND made improvements to the frame going forward.

[@jakedank2746]

No in 3 months

[@paulwozniakowski5041]

We are waiting on our 2022 to arrive. Hopefully another 2 months.

[@johnc7753]

I love the Tacoma, and new color... but it's hard to ignore that it looks like something from 2014. For 50k, it's hard to argue this vs competition.

[@mindgamewords]

My dealership didn't have a pro and other dealers had older year pros for the same price as the 22 off road limited. So, I bought new for msrp.

[@silviul.4198]

Great car !

[@daemn42]

Minor but important detail about locking diffs. They do *not* enforce a 50/50 torque split. An *open* differential enforces a 50/50 torque split 100% of the time. It always sends exactly the same torque to both sides, and torque only exists in the presence of a load, which is why if one side has no load (zero traction) and it takes little or no torque to spin it, then the other side gets the same little or no torque and you go nowhere. By contrast a locking differential actually allows the torque to go where it's needed which means the torque split side to side (or front to back) can be anywhere between 0/100 or 100/0 depending on available traction. In the situations where a locking diff is most useful, the torque split is never 50/50. I get that the wrong terminology is deeply ingrained in the way that people talk about locking and limited slip differentials, but it's still just wrong.

[@estoque83]

If you close your eyes and forget that it's a Toyota, it sounds like he's describing a Jeep Cherokee XJ lol.

[@tomastylecek2065]

another gem

[@anthonydotb]

Awesome video! Now go back and do the same trail with your 4Runner again! In fact you should always use the 4runner as a side by side comparison in each video. Lol, don’t listen to me though, I’m just a 4runner owner who lives too far from the trails. I have an itch that needs to be scratched.

[@stevenromero1723]

My dream Truck

[@ridgezero]

Great demonstration and testing of MTS!!! More of this!!

[@Kiss__Kiss]

A very predictable video/truck.. And that's alright with me/buyers. Thing takes a lickin' and keeps on Tickin' Without getting stuck. Not sure if it has been mentioned before but, Ryan? Does this TRD Pro, still come in a Manual Transmission as well?

[@jessiec8838]

Tacoma doesn’t have CrewMax as a cab configuration…only access cab and double cab. The Tacoma TRD Pro only comes as a double cab which is the bigger of the two.

[@RangerRickTV]

what is more off road capable? this or forester wilderness?