2023 Tacoma TRD Sport vs TRD Off-Road: Who Wins This Battle?

[@Toyotajeff]

Who wins this battle: TRD Sport or TRD Off-Road? The sound cut out for 5 seconds at 7:55. Luckily I only said fuel door was on driver side for both trucks lol. Jeff

[@rstumbaugh43]

The off road wins

[@stevezx900]

Off road just needs the hood scoop for the win!😊

[@annettec8261]

Just got a 2023 Tacoma TRD 4X4 Sport in a Ice Cap color. My first truck ever! 🎉

[@jasonmiller6371]

I have a '21 TRD Offroad and love it. However, if you don't plan on taking your Tacoma on really rough terrain, the Sport will be just fine for most users. You can't go wrong either way. They're both awesome trucks!

[@rayberger2694]

I also have the 21 TRD Offroad and my price was 42,000 Why are these 38,000 ? Whaaaaah. Did the price come down ?

[@jasonmiller6371]

I bought mine on Jan. 2, 2021. With the Toyotathon discount they offered, I was able to get mine for $36,000. I know a few months later the prices went way up! I just got lucky that I bought it when I did!😊 I hope you are loving your Taco as much as I am!

[@rayberger2694]

@@jasonmiller6371 What model did you get ? The SR5, Sport, or Off Road ??? WoW, You did get a good price. I paid sticker price, There were Zero Trucks on the lot and he had five coming in, Four of them were already sold, He said he had not sold this one Green Off Road model because it was a 6 food bed. That was not a big deal for me. I had to wait five more weeks before the truck came in. I really like the truck, This is my third one, The first I bought new in 1982 a 4x4 that was yellow like in the back to the future movie, and the second one I bought was a 2001, but it was only the Pre-Runner, not a 4x4, but it did set up high and was on a 4x4 frame. The one I have now will probably be my last truck, I only drive it on weekend, my other car is a Jeep that I drive all the time.

[@ToyotaTacoma-js6on]

The TRD OFF ROAD , you get more for your money if they were equipped exactly alike with the premium package. TRD OFF ROAD all the way

[@XCELERATIONRULES]

Take my $45,000 truck off road? No thanks,bought the sport,with every option,looks great sitting in the driveway,lmfao

[@8626John]

Both nice trucks, but it's the Off-road's capabilities that does it for me.

[@roygillotti4615]

TRD Off-Road with 6-Speed Manual, you get the Sun Glasses holder... so bonus.

[@xiongpaolee]

The winner is you, the owner.

[@865WALTER]

😂 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@walterfreeman7070]

Used this video before purchasing a TRD-Off-road. Thank you

[@larryherring445]

TRD Off Road all day long for me. I use my truck for hunting and fishing. I need an off road vehicle to get me where I want to go.

[@terrynichol577]

They're all capable

[@JustDope860]

Have a 17’ Trd Sport and love it, don’t do any off roading so it works for me.

[@larryfayle562]

Hi Jeff, nice job as always..your sense of humour combined with your expertise really makes your videos…I have a new TRD off road arriving in 60 days!

[@marjoleinbaas6293]

I am thinking of buying one of these because of the manual transmission option. There are only a few vehicles available with stick shifts nowadays and I prefer them.

[@colinarner790]

Just got a manual off-road, absolutely love it

[@rstumbaugh43]

I just bought the 22 TRD off road 4x4, no moon roof or leather, didn’t want those!! Very well equipped, just wish it had nav and panoramic views..other then that, wow!!! What a great truck!!!

[@KTown_Painter]

Just bought a 2023 2wd v6 TRD Off Road today on sale. I love it

[@michaeldeluna7484]

TRD Sport because of that hood scoop, bigger rims, but i'd like the moonroof too

[@richrivers1232]

I have a 2020 fully loaded TRD Sport. I love it! The off road is great too - my brothers have it. But if you drive highway like me they say the sport is the model. Smoother ride.

[@nordicpride9708]

So the sport rides better on the highway? I’m swapping front sport struts into my 4th gen 4runner so this is good news

[@richrivers1232]

@@nordicpride9708 Yeah that's been my experience. And when I bought the truck and took one of my brothers for spin the first thing he said was "well this rides better than my off road". It really just boils down to what you want. I do mostly highway so the sport suspension works for me.

[@nordicpride9708]

@@richrivers1232 Yeah I’ll be honest, my truck is a V8 and used for towing my boat to the lake mainly. So I think the sport struts are the way to go! Really appreciate your input!

[@Seaward1224]

Just my view from Canada. I see a sport premium automatic that gives you a long box as being the best value mid size p/u on the market. It gives you the most for the least and best livability for what most of us use a truck for everyday. Better ride on roads also. The next best comparable is the Nissan but it will cost you 4000 more and the most comparable model doesn’t have a sunroof and will be worth 5-10000 less then the taco after 5 years. I don’t know why but in Canada a Sport Premium double cab costs 50,000 including freight PDI. That’s like $37000 US! Finally a Canuck doesn’t get screwed over on exchange rates!!! Sorry my American friends!

[@freddafishy]

Great video and coverage man. 👏

[@markheming3507]

Sport is the winner for me! I’ve had it for a few years & love it. My son has the pro & loves his the same. Both are 6 speed manual and we’ve both done many aftermarket upgrades. They seem to perform about the same off road you can’t go wrong either way. But mine looks cooler with the hood scoop

[@MAGA1440-s2m]

The trd pro has the hood scoop too, like trd sport

[@johnnyc0811]

If your son has the pro, it should have a hood scoop too. Something about your story aint adding up.

[@bradspaugh9827]

The hood scoop that doesnt go anywhere

[@snowbunny1285]

I just bought the red Tacoma sport. The reason is because i liked the larger wheels and the hood scoop. Also, I won’t be doing any off road driving. Just highway driving. He keeps saying you can upgrade. But thats not true where I live in N.C. you can’t order a Tacoma with what you like. You have to buy what they get in. I asked several dealers and the answer was the same. They will try and get you the nearest thing they can find on other lots but that’s it. And that’s if you can find any thing. I was lucky. We went to Raleigh but found nothing. We were about to head home but decided to go to apex, couldn’t believe it. They just got 2 sports double cab red In. I hate being rushed but knew what I wanted. I bought one.😁 I will say it does take sometime to get used to seeing the hood scoop in your line on vision.

[@erinegurrola9827]

I like the Way the TRD sport looks like . red , crew cab , scoop and running boards but long bed and with off-road package , automatic 👍🏼

[@erikvonelm4010]

I just bought a 23 trd off road and im loving it. Even took it off roading and got to use the crawl mode as well very fun to drive Handles both well on & off the road

[@paulb1833]

Jeff love them both. I purchased the TRD OFF ROAD !!

[@POVwithCOOK]

Mine was sadly 45,000 for a 23 off-road but got them down to 41 but I love it !

[@cookingwithsanjay]

I want the TRD Off road over the sport. Also, loved your caaars and bids jab- that was hilarious.

[@brianchisnell1548]

Trd Sport 4wd access cab long bed. Overall, a better set up. No baby haulers.

[@jasonmolihan61]

The OffRoad should come with the Sport hood.

[@charlesault20]

Hard no My opinion is that fake hood scoops for looks are terrible. Also, I drive one and it reduces visibility by a surprising amount. That thing sticks up quite a bit.

[@1996Gtalum]

I have a 23 TRD Off Road manual. I wanted the 16 inch wheels and the rear locker…

[@cesarchavez620]

Missing all the big ones Like the bigger rear axle The locker The bilsteins even though we all change them 😅 but the locker and the bigger rear axle and front diff is a beefier on the off-road. Gearing ?

[@williambaker2661]

I watched your comparison between the TRD Off Road and TRD Sport 4x4. I have a 2022 TRD Sport. I have two questions for you, sir. 1. First, I heard you mention that Android Auto is not wireless. I can only get mine to work using the USB cable. But, I have seen videos on KZbin with instructions for wireless connection. 2. I saw that the TRD has a front grill Camara giving it a panoramic view. Is it possible to have that installed in my TRD Sport 2022 now.

[@cantbuyrespect]

Trd offroad all day. would rather have a locker then a hood scoop lol

[@KD-lb9bg]

TRD Off Road for me.

[@stephenelliott9733]

The trd sport has the better looking wheel to me

[@1stAmendmentfukyoutube]

Ridiculous to put dealer badge on tailgate. That would be taken off before I drove away unless your paying me to advertise

[@peterlindner8819]

Idc if the hood scoop is useless it looks good. I regret not getting the 6ft bed

[@Slaxsvo]

Thanks for the video! The most action my truck will see is my big haul at Costco. I’ll take the Sport since it looks nicer! 😂

[@greybread301]

ff road has that rear diff which is super nice. But that hood scoop on the Sport has me sold dude. Idk why they don't offer it on the off road

[@1996Gtalum]

Harder to see over the hood when off roading

[@southernboy5085]

Thx man! That was helpful! I think the TRD Sport has most everything the average driver needs......and I DO need my sunglasses every day...;)

[@davidryder5082]

Great review my man new subscriber both channels. LED lights only come on the off-road? I'm more interested in the lighting than off road prowess.

[@DannyDrives]

Just coming through to show some love!

[@dalefrolander3583]

I like the off road better. I hate when they add useless stuff like the Toyoguard package just to jack up the price.

[@23srod]

Sport owner here on Long Island and there isn't much I'd need the extra off road capabilities for. I go in the same trails and beaches that my off road and pro buddies go on and get through with ease. The crawl control is pretty cool on the off road and pro though.

[@lennylen4064]

What part of L.I. im in bklyn, also with a '23 Sport but Nobody around me even got pickup trucks..smh

[@jimmycline4778]

I all most traded my 2022 Tacoma work truck in that I barely drive cause it has no power, I bought it new put 3k miles and it’s in mint shape , I all most got a 2023 BLUE TRD V6 4x4, I’m gonna wait and get the new design 2024 TRD IT looks even better, Toyota doesn’t change their body style very often so I’m gonna wait but man I loved that bluE TRD 44k

[@Puertoricanmarriedtofilipina]

Off Road all the way for me yes sirrrrrr

[@EveretTGTxD]

For looks and capabilities in sand and snow it’s the off-road

[@heom0128]

Great video!

[@Toyotajeff]

Thank you!!! Tacoma is always fun to film

[@scifaith]

Very helpful! Thank you!

[@headoftaxreformandpercenta4908]

As someone who wears sunglasses, the off-road just won't cut it 😠

[@honda116969]

I just don't understand how somebody would buy a sport over the off-road for the same amount of 💰? 🤔 JK both are very very nice trucks I guess if you don't do much off-roading the sport is the way to go, but for the similar 💰 it just seems like the off-road gives you a little more for the similar 💰

[@seanhappy916]

If you want a manual transmission and the longer bed, the only way you get that is an access cab TRD Sport.

[@janelleshortreed2030]

Not true. In Canada you can get a manual long box TRD off road in the access cab. Imo by far the best looking taco.

[@lucasthiele7296]

For everyone outside of Canada though you need the sport for manual access cab

[@snowbunny1285]

Well I decided on the sport because I liked the hood scoop and the larger wheels. I won’t be doing any off road driving.

[@seanhappy916]

@@janelleshortreed2030 I am only speaking for US based customers. In the US, only the sport is available with the manual long bed. I'd rather we got the off road for the locking rear diff to go with it, but oh well.

[@alexzee4564]

The OR seems like the obvious choice once the price is shown.

[@socaldreamer5568]

I got the TRD off road and love it. The only thing I wish it had was the back up sensors. A fresh load had just arrived at the dealer and they were all the same, except for the colors. I am happy I was able to get the celestial silver one. Mine did come with running boards and noticed the silver one doesn’t have them. I guess there’s endless options and combinations available. No regrets at all though.

[@kimchi2850]

I noticed that both of them don’t have the Bed lights. I have a 21’ OR and mine came with the bed lights but not the rear bumper covers/parking sensors/BSM.

[@apa7611]

I got the 2022 trd off-road access cab one.

[@TheSaks40]

Thanks for the info!

[@kodemunkey]

Thank you for making this video Jeff! I’ve been doing a lot of research on the Tacoma, trying to figure out which model to buy and this video has helped immensely in explaining and showing the similarities and differences between these 2 models in particular (the 2 models I’ve been wanting to see this exact comparison on)! For me, I love the look of the Off Road model and it’s 16” wheels; and I love that I can get it with the leather seats! I think I’ve made my decision thanks to the help of your video - TRD Off Road FTW! Thanks Jeff!

[@connorsmith9293]

I work at Toyota come buy one off me

[@connorsmith9293]

Pls

[@erinegurrola9827]

Haha 😂😂

[@KishRapOficial]

No entendí nada porque no hablo inglés :( me ayudas a elegir? Es mejor el Sport o todo terreno?

[@unbreakable.1234]

​@@KishRapOficialOff Road

[@lloydalmeida7699]

Hi Jeff, why do you or the US have Tacoma inventory and up here in Ontario Canada we have none and wait times for order are six to ten months wait?

[@williamgoodlett4938]

Can you all do a video on the accessories that can be added based off the pre-wiring Tacoma has done. I have a Tacoma and there are a ton of quick connects that have nothing connecting to them that I don't know what they are for. I don't see a lot of videos about this.

[@grayman618]

How about what different beyond just looks or options. I want to know whats different in suspension, ride quality, payload, etc. What does sport tuned suspension mean??? Rear axle ratio, etc.. need more details...

[@goldblueberries326]

I just bought the electric lime sport two weeks ago

[@lordborkbork6952]

Great video! Off-Road all day, ain’t no thing but a rotisserie chicken. Holla!

[@ChipChoc00]

Great comparison!

[@Thaboytony]

Off road is the best looking thanks for sharing

[@BlueSTI]

Do they tow the same?

[@JoeTravieso-v8d]

Great Review

[@FishHuntFreedom]

You’re awesome man!

[@The93ssfd]

Dear Sir, I have a 2023 trd off road Tacoma. What setting would you recommend for my transmission as I travel down a steep grade so I don’t have constantly pump my brakes?

[@AdmiralFroggy]

Sport is just a fancy sr5 imo. Regardless they are both very capable trucks. The biggest advantage the off road has is that locker. Everything else at least to me is useless.

[@Jok3rz21]

TRD OFF RADIO ALL THE WAY!!!

[@saturnfannn]

My dad got a 23’ sport used 4x4, it got fully loaded and we getting it for about 49,845 because of tax

[@jenniferpasten8847]

Same

[@mattdwm9731]

The Off-road....I have a 2017 TRD Off-Road, so yes I'm bias

[@daved7024]

I'll take an access cab with 6' bed 👍👍😀 Nice 🙂

[@mikedobell4964]

Thats what i did

[@robertlee8714]

Me too, with the manual trans.

[@MrLordromanian]

best looking taco by far. and in a manual too... perfection.

[@rustyshackleford9362]

What happened to the driver side bed storage on the off road that my 2016 has. Why would they go backwards with the newer models?

[@mussim2919]

So which one is better?

[@ldippyyl8187]

amazing video

[@bernardlawessr8536]

I’m looking for a brand new 2023 Tacoma standard transmission four-cylinder

[@thebigdipper1229]

Does the off road have a 6ft box option

[@tieoneon1614]

Its very rare to find. The 5ft bed is absolutely useless as a truck. The 6ft can fit a midsize atv with tail gate closed

[@jrsereno7010]

Yes their just rare

[@Worldexplorer2390]

The price difference makes no sense. The Off Road comes with MTS and Crawl Control. How is that a $25 difference lol?

[@ToyotaTacoma-js6on]

Jeff, I noticed the TRD OFF ROAD with the Premium Package on the inside mirror has the HOMELINK garage door opening system. Is this standard on the Premium package and the Sport only had the self diming mirror (no HOMELINK)

[@luismarrero3761]

My TRD SPORT DOUBLE CAB AND 6 FT. CAB RIDES SMOOTH.

[@kmaamk1620]

I love hearing the holla!!

[@jasonbabin1190]

@toyotajeff can you give advice on how to track a delivery of a Tacoma?

[@jamesdarren9149]

Tacoma off-road all the way!!!!

[@ChaseTheChamp11]

But can I get my 2023 TRD Sport with heated seats and the real grill that says Toyota?

[@chasechaserton9972]

Love your energy! 🤣🤣🤣

[@rc5987]

I have 23 double cab sr5 v6. Adding the factory 2inch lift and bigger tires. Prob add either factory elocker or aftermarket. I love how clean the truck looks without the black fenders the offroad has. The white trucks already have enough black accents/especially will added hard toneaux cover. I think it's a cleaner look. For the price I paid I could of gotten the offroad. With the lift and added locker I think it will be better than a stock offroad. No buyers remorse AT ALL 😅😂

[@weeziteer]

So the only difference between the Sport and Off Road suspension is the shocks?

[@Funexpected]

Sport: hood scoop, air dam, 17-inch wheels, paint matched fenders and bumper Off Road: 16-inch wheels, skid plate, multi terrain options, crawl control, locking rear differential, matte black fenders and bumper

[@mrwarcat1239]

DO ANOTHER ACCESS CAB VIDEO!!!!!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Toyotajeff]

Will see what I can do!

[@Nurse8812]

For a 2023 I'm pretty disappointed with the lack of infotainment upgrade.

[@artcobos2130]

They are saving it for the 2024 models 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

[@minegamer8437]

My 2023 offroad not premium has already a heated seats and Navigation system.

[@kavik2825]

Once again, Toyota screws up the USB ports. Placing them in the center console does no good. I have three devices to plug in. I have a dash cam, a Garmin (Toyota maps suck, and they charge $150 to update the maps), then I have my phone to plug in. People that do overlanding, will need more ports. Also, where they do place the cig lighter, and the one USB, gets in the way of placing a drink in the cup holder.

[@eldinko83]

get the dongar splitter for the dash cam and itll save u a usb spot up front

[@Caumtsis]

Can’t get that price anywhere, are you sure about that?

[@steve9348]

So 45,43k but that’s not including the charges for dmv license plates and registration - mark up etc right ? So if that’s true there closer to 50j

[@Toyotajeff]

Every state and county is different with fees so impossible to know how much gets added

[@morningdrums]

Tdr off road should get a hood scoop as well. Led headlights should be standard on every model. But having a lift and bigger tires is a must hitting the trails

[@emotionaldamagefromwillsmi6161]

I have a question. Why is there a difference in fuel economy between 5-inch and 6-inch beds?

[@m.687]

More weight

[@Tattooclownfish71]

So a 5 inch would be better if you want better gas mileage?? Ty

[@joepostada8317]

Sport by far

[@canalesivany]

trd off-road all day

[@deedeec160]

Where are you finding these for $38k? I think I would buy at that price.

[@ashrodriguez4949]

Just bought one it advertised for 38000 msrp but after the packages I walked out spending 49,000 🥲🤭 literally gotta get nothing for it to be cheap but then it’s ugly m.

[@mattg2612]

Just put in an order for either one (whatever gets here first) as long as it’s an access cab 6ft bed. Prefer standard transmission but off-road only comes in automatic.. wtf why??

[@janelleshortreed2030]

I got a 2022 TRD off road access cab with 6ft bed and a manual. In my opinion the ultimate Taco looks wise and performance wise.

[@mattg2612]

Hmm I thought the access cab off road only comes in automatic..

[@MrLordromanian]

@@mattg2612 not in canada

[@stw2186]

Does one sit higher than the other?

[@Funexpected]

No