2024 Toyota Tacoma TRAILHUNTER - Impressions Inside And Out - Full Review

[@CowboysFanJosh]

I'm so glad you did this review. I wanted this truck for a year until I saw the price. Wisely, I chose a ZR2 Colorado.

[@Jason-Samko]

I'd pick the zr2 too

[@clifftontucker8151]

same only I went with a 24 Canyon AT4 like so many people my eyes were set on the tacoma until that price dropped but I am happy with my choice Colorados and Canyons are great trucks with nice features

[@aaronbutler3585]

Well.....I just bought the Canyon At4x Aev truck for 68k...I know I'm in the minority of idiots spending that much for a 4 banger amd midsize truck but I'll die on the hill with how badass offroad and capable these trucks are. It's a NICHE category for a certain buyer. Preciate the content.

[@Jason-Samko]

Love the at4x aev!

[@aaronbutler3585]

It's a beast bud.....Trail hunter was a damn good looking truck too.

[@YerBoyTroy]

Exactly! Everyone commenting making it seem like these top spec offroad trims are all that's being offered. 😂. It would be a tough by between this, the AEV4X and the ranger raptor tbh

[@Holden-McGroin]

Meh. Let the dinosaurs bitch about the turbo4 all they want. I have an AT4 and to me the 2.7L is much more fun to drive than the 5.3L in my previous Silverado. Most of the guys hating on these engines know absolutely nothing about them and never driven one.

[@trailrunnah8886]

Hey, if you're spending that kind of money, you made a great choice. I think you get a lot more for your money with that over this Yota.

[@supervong1]

A Tacoma costing over 60k is the most insane thing happened in the auto industry ever.

[@Jason-Samko]

agree

[@mailborder]

Colorado ZR2 all day.

[@Jason-Samko]

@@mailborder agree and being able to save 20k

[@alohatraveler]

Pos truck though and terrible resale. Soon as you drive that Chevy off the lot you lose 40%. Nobody wants a Chevy but good luck

[@DrunkenChewbacca]

Beautiful truck. I had two 3rd gens both new at 35ish K. These new priced are insane. I now have a 2020 Tundra and could never go back to a mid-size truck.

[@Jason-Samko]

Love the Tundras

[@jmyers6175]

Hoping you would've checked the locking gas door. Such as it is a new feature. Sharp truck.

[@ravensfootball52]

Price is a no go but it looks incredible

[@Jason-Samko]

Is sexy

[@nickrana7152]

At 2:09 you can see a bolt on the frame mounted rock rails is not screwed all the way in.

[@Tundra_Guy]

Made in Mexico garbage and they're way overpriced.....

[@Tundra_Guy]

Absolute joke of a company lately. Made in Mexico, you're definitely not getting what they're charging for it.

[@is6566]

You guys are looking this the wrong way. It’s a Toyota and consequently it only needs one good bolt to keep it installed. All the other bolts are over engineered backups. 😃

[@danasimmons6784]

Was just about to comment on that. Not confidence inspiring at all. Get a Ranger Raptor, made in Michigan for $10K less and it will run circles around this and the TRD pro.

[@YoitsDro]

lol they shoulda seen that during PDI, great techs at the dealership I guess.

[@gregjoubert5118]

I enjoy and appreciate your content. I like seeing the channel grow as it is well deserved. Thanks!

[@Jason-Samko]

Thank you. Greatly appreciated

[@TheGarrettZone]

So glad you mentioned the overspray on the rocker panels. I literally lost my mind when I saw it on my tundra, now I’m happy to know it wasn’t a mistake!

[@Jason-Samko]

Yep so many people think it's over spray. It's on purpose and a good thing. And toyota really cakes it on! It's a great rock chip preventer.

[@trailrunnah8886]

​@@Jason-SamkoI remember when I was a kid in the '80s, my parents GM station wagons had that same treatment.

[@Think1st-m9r]

Nice to hear Toyota figured out how to get cold AC! Nice looking truck!

[@joeygramata4526]

70k for a 4 cylinder no thanks I’ll buy a frontier

[@9663mu]

So you want the inferior product ? Less payload less towing less power less tech and slower overall truck ?

[@jc6618]

@9663mu - 80% of the capability, proven platform, easier powertrain to work on for 50% of the price.. absolutely!!

[@jmyers6175]

😂😂

[@jmc6000]

For the price the build quality is very piss poor!

[@driftx2]

The frontier will die at 100k miles. I know a couple people with frontiers tranny failing they are that bad.

[@mikos2k1]

Nice that it comes with the 6ft bed

[@alanmtb9927]

Thanks for the review. Good to know that the rear seating is tight..

[@Jason-Samko]

Very tight. Like shockingly tight

[@1FiftyOverland]

Careful dont look at it too hard. The front diff or transmission might break.

[@oscarposada6144]

That glove box would rattle on the highway. The armrest would rattle on the highway. The transmission would overheat.

[@benjineer-outdoors]

I actually bought this exact truck lol

[@Jason-Samko]

Very nice! Congrats on a sweet truck!

[@MrJeffwards]

Would much rather have a Ranger Raptor but I also refuse to pay 60k for a midsize truck.

[@davep2945]

Great review complete with some pertinent information you don't consistently get from other reviewers such as actual payload capacity. Toyota doesn't seem to understand that the people actually into overlanding are almost always people who buy used and modify their vehicles to taste. Trying to build a ready made overlander for the 12 guys that can't figure out which end of the screwdriver goes in the screw is probably going to be a flop. Especially for the price. It's sort of like when Chevy tried to build a ready made hot rod looking truck in the SSR or when Plymouth made the Prowler. Both companies missed the point of why guys love the old hot rods in the first place.

[@Jason-Samko]

Excellent points

[@billybob629]

I bought a GMC Sierra 2500 HD Duramax diesel with Allison transmission, much more truck for the money, I want to see that little $70K truck pull my 30' Airstream.

[@Jason-Samko]

Yep can get alot more truck for alot less money

[@joetaravella13]

I work for Toyota..have for the last 13 years. I have yet to see a Trailhunter in person, but I can tell you that every single 2024 Tacoma's glovebox rattles and moves around like that...its embarrassing that Toyota let this slide. But...their engineering, design and manufacturing have gone way down hill with this new product line. To cap it all off...built in Mexico. First it was the Tundra..now the Tacoma and Land Cruiser..and soon to be 4Runner. Makes me happy everyday that I bought a 2024 TRD PRO 4Runner...last of the dinosaurs and last of the great Toyotas. The Glovebox along with those floor mats, (as simple as they both are), shows exactly how far Toyota has fallen.

[@Jason-Samko]

@joetaravella13 agree on all points. And appreciate seeing someone that works for toyota stepping outside the box and looking with an unbiased eye. Thank you for commenting

[@markm1476]

Thanks

[@oscarposada6144]

70K+ dollars for a four cylinder truck with fit and finish issues, no room in the back seat, reports of transmission overheating, reports of turbos overheating. Forget about it I'll keep my 2021 4runner. It is a good looking truck, too bad that it's not worth anywhere near 70K dollars.

[@Jason-Samko]

Agree

[@J.Young808]

I’m trying to get the funds to get a 2024 4Runner TRD OR Premium. Should have never sold my 2022 Lunar Rock T4R TRD OR-P w/MTM (360° camera) & KDSS.

[@chadkranats1452]

Thanks for the video with all the info I do love the truck but not the price

[@Jason-Samko]

Price straight up sucks

[@evo1video]

That skid plate is going to catch some rocks and branches 😂😂

[@Jason-Samko]

Yep and shovel mud like crazy

[@ToyotaTrucksTV]

😂😅

[@ryanolson8295]

Love the level of detail and how you relate to off road capability and nuances.

[@Jason-Samko]

@ryanolson8295 thanks. Glad you enjoyed it

[@kevin5145]

ALL the mid size trucks will have 4cylinder engines in the next couple of years so we just gotta get over it or grab a 2022 or 2023. The the price is nuts but its got everything a mid size truck could have. It's like a Raptor R, but I have seen a Ranger Raptor marked up to 80K. Good review.

[@Jason-Samko]

@kevin5145 yep if you are looking for toyotas most capable off roader this is it!

[@toyotaofclermont]

LOVE LOVE LOVEEE

[@FakePersonna]

So happy I got the 2024 Chevy Colorado Trail Boss, that Trail Hunter is insane at $66K.... very tight back seat, no rear air vents, no under seat storage.

[@Jason-Samko]

@FakePersonna agree 100% and think of all the money you saved for a truck that has the same power, no hybrid bs and has exactly the same capability

[@scotw67]

No front locker. Extra width from plastic flares and wheel offset, NOT longer UCAs/LCAs & wider axles.

[@Jason-Samko]

Dang it! I forgot to mention that. Mentioned it in all my videos about this truck during pre production and forgot it this video! Thank you. You are spot on.

[@GlenGGonsalves]

The way the front fenders flare out, it almost looks like a dent that has a crease. Good looking truck over all.

[@Jason-Samko]

Second time I've heard that in the comments today on it looking like a dent

[@bdigital00]

Couldn’t tell how much extra space there is under for spare tire. Do you think you could fit a fullsize 35 under there?

[@Jason-Samko]

I bet a 34 would fit maybe a 35 but not promising

[@is6566]

I think TRD-JON looked into it. If I remember correctly, then 35 doesn’t fit.

[@Jason-Samko]

@is6566 thank you for answering

[@JB-yu6sf]

Truck looks phenomenal! Is it the 6ft. Bed on it? Cant wait to drive the hybrid. The tailgate feels way to light / flimsy to have a Lot of strength and endure a beating

[@Jason-Samko]

@@JB-yu6sf I didn't look at the specs of the trailhunfer bed but sure looks very long. Probably is a 6 foot bed. The wheel base looks longer than my gladiator

[@xanderjackson8518]

Not bad but I'd need to make a few big changes before I could use it for my needs. The gladiator just fits my style better overall.

[@Jason-Samko]

@@xanderjackson8518 same here.

[@blj_1970]

When the TH was announced, I was very interested in buying one and was going to wait until 2025 models came out. After seeing the 24 come out and now seeing this review, so so glad I went ahead and bought the Rub X instead of waiting. The TH is nice and Toyota fans will love for sure. wonder is you can run a winch on this thing?😅

[@Jason-Samko]

@blj_1970 I'm sure they will have winch ready bumpers out soon for it. This truck would require so heavy money on top of the already heavy price tag to get it capable of offroad use

[@blj_1970]

@SamkoWorkShop true, this truck should have a stee frontl bumper with a winch, at this price point. loose the bed rack, add a steel front bumper

[@djjd3027]

There's some really good stuff on this truck. Absolutely love the under-body protection you get with this. The lift and suspension is outstanding. But you can already see the poor quality of the vehicle inside. The price tag is just silly. And with all the issues that Toyota is having with these I just can't see this really lasting without being a nightmare. Its at best a show truck. If anyone used it to its capabilities it would just be a disaster. Plus the sliding rear window is no longer standard witch is just a final kick in the teeth. Even if I had the money for this I would look elsewhere. This is the worst deal in the entire segment.

[@Jason-Samko]

I agree 100% Its the worst deal in the segment

[@deantrainr]

Not a fan of the skid plates on both the trailhunter and the pro because the leading edge of the skid plate would act like a shovel and scoop dirt, sand, rocks, snow, etc between the engine oil pan, transmission and the skid plate itself. Nice looking truck however and it doesn’t have the useless/worthless suspension seats like in the trd pro. Great review Jason as always………👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻

[@Jason-Samko]

@deantrainr agree front skid is weird and the floor mats are horrible and the front tow hooks bug me. The teuck has potential but the build quality in this one was really suffering. So many corners cut and super cheap parts. And the complete lack of storage is crazy

[@deantrainr]

@@Jason-Samko 100% agree on all counts Jason! Yea, like you said, it’s not even worth $45K not to mention almost $70K.😳. It’s just got a few more bells and whistles than the Tacoma trd off-road I drove awhile ago which confirmed to me that ALL fourth gen Tacoma’s are very cheap and very “junky” in my HUMBLE opinion.😳

[@appleztooranges]

Would you take this or my 2023 Toyota Tacoma trd pro?

[@Jason-Samko]

Your 23 would be my choice

[@johnfranktullo3463]

Samko at 19.55 did u notice on the top bolt of the rail that it was maybe a quarter of the way screwed in ? Is it me or was it a crappy add on on the dealer of the manufacturers part ?

[@Jason-Samko]

@johnfranktullo3463 I did not notice it when I was filming

[@danasimmons6784]

Those are from the factory.

[@noxnyc23]

That is a nice looking truck. I’d deff pick the pro over this but I can’t afford either one 🤣..

[@Jason-Samko]

they are crazy expensive

[@mrsrt5038]

I'll be keeping my 22 trd pro that's for sure

[@Jason-Samko]

@@mrsrt5038 I would be too

[@J.Young808]

The simple V6 (wanted the 2.7L 4-cylinder) is one reason I got my 2023 Tacoma TRD OR ACLB, the main reason is the Access Cab doors which the 2024 deleted. For the amount of tech on the 2024’s it doesn’t override the craptastic build quality.

[@OdysseyOffroad]

That's a beautiful truck and very nice Tacoma. I think there's two big misses here on that truck. The first being the price is ridiculous, I know you get a lot but it's still very high for a midsize. The second big miss is forcing people to have a hybrid system not having it be an option. The point of this truck is for overlanding for over landing you're going to want that underseat storage and all of that gets taken up by a battery system. Just so stupid. I think to better play with these new tacomas is to get a TRD offroad which gives you all of the electronic offroad goodies and then just outfit it yourself.

[@Jason-Samko]

@@OdysseyOffroad agree 100 on all points. Well said

[@is6566]

Good job with the review. Payload is not too bad considering that it already has all the important steel bits (if I saw correctly then payload is over 1,200 pounds).

[@Jason-Samko]

@@is6566 yep specs said it would be 1160

[@honda116969]

I'm putting the 265/75/16 on my 3rd gen Tacoma will be about the same size tire as what's on there! 9.9" ground clearance. I could add a full set of skid plates, 🪨 rails, front & rear metal bumpers + sumo springs I wouldn't have much payload left but a lot of those bumpers don't add much weight The rear steel bumper adds like only 25 lb or something. Do all that about 5K install myself & have 85-90% of what that thing would do off-road & $46K would be my total price. Just out of curiosity how would I void my warranty by doing any of those mods?

[@Jason-Samko]

That would be an awesome truck and none of that would void warranty

[@INNIMA]

Interior is definitely designed by a creative person looks really nice but still prefer the bison tough beefy look over this

[@Jason-Samko]

@@INNIMA it is a very well designed interior

[@Stormtrooper_98Trd]

Id rather keep my dads 99 tacoma 3.4 v6 xtra cab 4wd with 550k miles on the original engine and transmission

[@Jason-Samko]

Hard to beat the quality of the old ones

[@Stormtrooper_98Trd]

@@Jason-Samko 100%

[@markwood5756]

I’m satisfied with my 2005 tacoma

[@YerBoyTroy]

I can predict down to a T what the comments are gonna be on all these toyota videos nowadays lol. Otherwise this was a good review. Many folks dont realize how expensive alot of the aftermarket accessories, especially from ARB, can get once you start to build out a rig. Atleast this is warrantied. I like this over the TRD pro as its seems to have a clearer purpose than just 'go fast'. It is pricey but seems like it will be mighty capable. Cant wait to see what these look like with 35's Something tells me they will have fewer allocations on this than the Pro.

[@Jason-Samko]

You are correct arb parts are not cheap! They are also very very well made. This thing with 35s would look amazing

[@nn431xru1]

This is a 40K truck selling for 66K! Ridiculous. This is one of the reasons I left Toyota camp and got me Frontier Pro4x….with a TRUE naturally aspirated V6!! Simple! Not some over engineered battery powered 4 cylinder with overheating transmission.

[@Vec135]

40k is out of touch… more like $55k MAXXX to be in line with competition. 40k days are way long gone.

[@YerBoyTroy]

Nothing giving you 465 lb.ft of torque and this many accessories is gonna be anywhere close to 40k. For context a mid trim frontier will run you 40k and some change. This is a different category

[@ap4x452]

How ridiculous you sound. Get your head out of 2016. Unfortunately inflation has wrecked just about every product including vehicles. As a matter of fact a new 2024 base Trd off-road costs LESS than a 2016 same spec taco was when it was new adjusting for inflation (yes that’s right less) If you’re going to complain I’d recommend whining about how our politicians have ruined any sort of comfortable living or wellbeing .

[@justaname109]

I bought my 23 pro 4x frontier for 42k, put 33’s on, dobinsons ims suspension with 2.5” lift, high clearance upper control arms, Prinsu rack and a few other small bits, I’m under 50k into the Nissan. I’m unaware of what this Toyota can do for 20k more, that my Nissan can’t do

[@Jason-Samko]

great point and money well spent in the frontier. such a great truck

[@nathancruz9070]

I hope it sits all year. Toyota is now taking advantage of customers with these prices! How it the f-150 Tremor the same price as this mid size 4banger

[@Jason-Samko]

@nathancruz9070 agree 100%. Interesting that this truck sold in 4 days! I was shocked

[@nmcdowell7885]

Looks like they need to tighten up the top bolt on those great frame-mounted rock rails @ 2:10

[@joshmiller7525]

Thanks for a great review, made me glad I chose the 3rd gen. They didn't improve the leg room, they put the fire Hazzard under the kids seat, not great if you have ever seen a tesla burn. The fancy stuff is cool, air system and stuff. IF i got a new one this would have been it. I'll pass though really appreciate this detailed review of the truck.

[@Jason-Samko]

Glad you enjoyed it. Agree, This truck is not right for me either.

[@StripedTurkey]

No thanks, no storage, ugly ‘snorkel’, zero back seat leg room, astronomical price along with questionable reliability, definite pass🤦‍♂️

[@elputoamo5686]

And the actual factor that you can't afford it

[@Jason-Samko]

@StripedTurkey I feel the same personally. I would tolerated some of the build quality issues if it was 45k. But the lack of storage is unacceptable. Stupid battery😂

[@Mrplaywell]

Agree.

[@J.Young808]

I’m thinking about getting a 4Runner since it’s still made in Japan (I believe) and I have a 2023 Tacoma ACLB TRD OR V6 for the reliability and I am thinking about doing rideshare with it since the MPG is supposed to be 24mpg. I just hope it takes regular 87 octane unlike the Land Cruiser 250 which requires premium.

[@Jason-Samko]

@@J.Young808 Looks like the lc and probably the 4 runner manual says it recommends premium but doesnt require it.

[@Beep-Bop-Boop]

Expensive but man that is a nice rig!

[@Jason-Samko]

@@Beep-Bop-Boop sure is sexy

[@J.Young808]

18:06 the Morse code says “Accessory Ready”

[@Jason-Samko]

Thank you

[@kessrock]

Ranger raptor for 10k less is compelling

[@Jason-Samko]

@kessrock and faster and better built and better suspension and a front locker and more capabilities......and and and. List keeps going.

[@phonemeunit1973]

yaint lyin'

[@jmc6000]

It's a down right bargain

[@harolddenton6031]

Ranger raptor is still 59 grand plus dealers ridiculous 10 grand markup and states. Will still cost you over 76 to 77 grand to buy it.

[@carolinawoods-n-water4392]

Sweet truck all around. Interested in how that motor performs long term. Regardless, way outside my price range.

[@Jason-Samko]

@@carolinawoods-n-water4392 way out of my price too

[@BayouToad]

Hard, hard pass. 66k and no rear vents? Thanks for the in-depth video though, now I definitely care about these even less than before.

[@Jason-Samko]

@@BayouToad the truck has potential. And some cool features. But build quality very low and priced way to high

[@AutoEnthusiastJC]

I’m sure the out-of-touch guys at TFL will love this and buy it asap. 😅 Seriously though, these will sell initially to rich people, then Toyota will run out of people dumb enough to overspend for a midsize truck like this.

[@mikeo5673]

Lol. Yeah, never seen people get so excited over the dumbest features.

[@YerBoyTroy]

Tfl had a pretty bare bones TRD offroad that they recently sold. And what's so bad about making a top trim spec for rich people to buy? Toyota has the regular trims too. The TRD offroad and sport will be the volume sellers like they always have

[@christrarback9748]

That snorkel is not for water fording thats why they dont call it that . I cant remember which video sheldon said it but he mentioned its not in the right spot for deep water .

[@Jason-Samko]

@@christrarback9748 thays even worse..lol. but thank you

[@JPE_DRAEB]

If this was 16K less it will sale!

[@Jason-Samko]

Agree

[@workoutmixvalenzuela7254]

This guy almost SOUNDS like Patrick Mahomes 😂

[@nlken7175]

One of the most overpriced truck right now. It msrp's for 7K more than the trd pro here in Canada. Trailhunter is 87K.

[@northerntoyota7584]

As a fellow Canadian, these things are priced ridiculously. 86k for a Tacoma? Plus tax (15%) Jesus Christ

[@Jason-Samko]

@@nlken7175 ouch

[@jc6618]

You guys need to get Fidel Castro’s boy out of office over there.

[@northerntoyota7584]

@@jc6618 he’s a total piece of shit that’s ruined our country.

[@vfate9786]

@@jc6618 Preach

[@Lexusgx550]

I will keep my 19 or Tacoma.

[@Jason-Samko]

@@Lexusgx550 I would too

[@chele2907]

did anyone notice that when he pan the camera to the rock rails one of the screws, the top screw. Was half way out??,

[@Jason-Samko]

I didn't notice it while filming

[@MeJonTheDon]

Toyota is gonna start making the next generations without doors and windows "for offroading" and try to sell for $100k. I'll jack up a camry at this point for better value

[@Mrplaywell]

I'll be riding around with no worries in my '19 4Runner laughing when i see these on the road sucking after a couple years..

[@abirsanu]

07:15 free kidney massage from the JBL subwoofer for the passenger in back, included in the options.

[@Jason-Samko]

@@abirsanu 😂😂

[@StevenEliuk]

Needs more storage in the back... cant even imagine it.

[@Jason-Samko]

@StevenEliuk agree. Instant hard no, the second I realized no back seat storage I was like nope, would never buy. Such a deal breaker for me.

[@joshdudeguy2830]

Very happy I went with a Bronze Oxide Trailhunter myself. A lot of people ding it for the price and I get that from most people's perspective. Not an issue for me. Also, they don't take into account that you're not gonna have much to do in the aftermarket. This is a truck for someone who wants to go overlanding tomorrow, not worry about compatibility of parts, and have it all under warranty. I would have put all of this stuff on here anyway eventually, better to have it covered by warranty than to not have that. Also, consider the value retention. Toyota retains value better than any other brand out there. Frontier for example might retain 10% of its value after 10 years. Tacoma, more like 40%. So are you really spending it or are you investing it? If it's out of your price range then that's that, but if it isn't and you just feel bad about spending that kind of money, this comment is for you.

[@Jason-Samko]

@joshdudeguy2830 congratulations on the new trailhunter! And love the bronze

[@joshdudeguy2830]

@@Jason-Samko Thank you sir!

[@CosmicZ805]

I’ve been watching videos on features, tech, stats and After test driving a new one and having a 2022 I wasn’t sold.. Goods: smoother suspension More power Kinda looks cool Bads: interior felt smaller/tighter cheaper Felt like a rav4 truck I didn’t like the new gauges Price for features no dual climate control on sr5s anymore If you like the 3gen you probably won’t like this If you think the 3gen is too tractor-like and you prefer a car like feel than you may prefer this. After driving the 2024 it made my 2022 feel like a classic truck and confirmed my decision to not buy it

[@Jason-Samko]

@zachbriones3213 great insight. Agree 100

[@Jojo-ni2cg]

Good review Jason- just to much cash for what you get

[@Jason-Samko]

Agree

[@6ftfox]

You can buy any Toyota 2000 back of invoice except any trdpro

[@Jason-Samko]

Correct. Deals are starting to get good on the tacomas other than the specialty models like the trailhunter and pro. Those will probably be mark ups.

[@smittysmitty481]

Cool truck but way too expensive! I can buy a decently equptment full size truck for this price.

[@Jason-Samko]

Could be a f250 tremor with the amazing 7.3 for less than this😂

[@smittysmitty481]

@@Jason-Samko 100%

[@mrmavis9972]

I thought moonroof was standard?

[@wd8085]

You could of ended the video right after you said $66,200. Someone is getting a new mansion and yacht.

[@DUNEATV]

There is just something about the look…that’s good, but then some of it looks ridiculous and “boy racer”.

[@Jason-Samko]

I can see that

[@trailrunnah8886]

It looks like something that you would buy from Temu as an off-road truck.

[@Jason-Samko]

@@trailrunnah8886 😂😂😂

[@apa7611]

67,000!! 😂

[@dominica2765]

Great review I still don’t like Toyota anymore🤣 Question when you put the 35 inch tires on your gladiator did it change your speedometer calibration any and did you notice any loss and gas mileage? Thank you.

[@Jason-Samko]

Agree. Yes and yes. But I got a tazer mini to recalibrate the speedo plus all the other amazing things it does (have videos on the tazer mini). And gas milage took about a 1mpg hit

[@dominica2765]

Thank you yeah I remember watching that video. I figured so I just wanted to double check. I trust your stuff you’re pretty legit because these days everybody’s a KZbinr🤣🙏🫡

[@is6566]

@Samko… 1 mpg hit with the 35 inch tires compared to what? What was on it before? 33-inch? What is your mpg now? Thanks!

[@Jason-Samko]

@@is6566 was 19.5 on highway with 33s. Now it's 18.4 on highway with 35x1150

[@is6566]

@SamKo… Thanks for the response.

[@appleztooranges]

Sick!

[@Jason-Samko]

It's sexy

[@johnfranktullo3463]

For nearly 70k man there’s lots of cheap looking or maybe after thoughts interior pieces at that price u have lots of bmw , me/bz not saying they’re off road vehicle but when u put ur vehicle at their price point u better have everything on par which they , Toyota doesn’t

[@Jason-Samko]

Quality definitely seems lacking to me for the price

[@johnfranktullo3463]

@@Jason-Samko you’re at luxury car prices not saying ur taking a bimmer sedan off road but ur paying bmw prices for a truck so the features and quality better be there

[@Vec135]

Over 70 after tax!!! Absolutely 🐂 💩

[@is6566]

@john… Very true. We just got an SUV for my wife recently and test drove Audi, BMW, and Mercedes mid size SUVs. They were all just around that price and their fit and finish and interior quality were at least two steps above what is in the Tacoma. Electronics, digital displays were at least one step above and same price or less. But you don’t need to go to SUVs, any same priced GMC truck would be way higher quality for workmanship and materials used.

[@Jason-Samko]

@@johnfranktullo3463 agree

[@hujek111111]

made in mexico, overpriced 4 cylinder. No thank you.

[@firnatine67]

Going to go out on a limb here and say that 99% of the buyers of this truck will never go off road ever. The same as the guys with the TRD pros..

[@Jason-Samko]

@@firnatine67 I would agree

[@TxJK18]

Almost 70K they couldn't get the globe box right, and missing the front recovery points.

[@Jason-Samko]

@TxJK18 the glove box would drive me nuts. That might of been a fluke in this one. I hope so anyway. And it has front tow hooks but buried deep underneath. Agree needs better tow hooks on a dedicated off road truck like this

[@INNIMA]

Truck looks like a object in a game that isnt rendering and that glove box is a flippen joke

[@Jason-Samko]

@@INNIMA the glove box might be a fluke in this vehicle that needs to be fixed. I hope so anyway😂

[@billbob9021]

@@Jason-SamkoThey are ALL like that. Also they have a spring thingy… they do NOT rattle while driving.

[@Jason-Samko]

@@billbob9021 good to know. Thank you

[@INNIMA]

@@billbob9021ohh

[@derrickmuhammad4278]

all that money and they cant make a glove compartment that closes secure and tight

[@Jason-Samko]

the glove box is not good. neither is the center counsole

[@astro54541]

So $66k …plus whatever add ons, and TT&L ? So roughly $70k out the door minimum for a 4DR -2 seater Truck ? Make it make sense Toyota 😂

[@Jason-Samko]

@@astro54541 sure is alot of money

[@jmc6000]

For the price the buid quality is very piss poor

[@Jason-Samko]

I do think the build quality is lower that it should be, but especially for the price

[@williebonilla5989]

No vents on rear of a $66k+ midsize truck 😂 They are going to sit on the lot until December when they realize they have to give big discounts to get them out of the lot.

[@Jason-Samko]

@@williebonilla5989 the lack of rear vents is baffling. Especially since the land cruiser has so many rear vents

[@SansooIan]

Pretty Sure I can do the same if not more with the Cheaper Chevy Colorado ZR2.

[@Jason-Samko]

I'd take a zr2 over this. The zr2 will go places I need to. This would not. And the zero storage inside on the hybrid is definitely unacceptable for me

[@GregsBlueTacoma]

I'll buy something reliable and something that doesn't have transmission issues - like a used 1st, 2nd or 3rd gen.

[@Jason-Samko]

Love the old tacos

[@trailrunnah8886]

So many things bug me about this. The bed rack that looks like it came from JC Whitney, the garbage tires that will need to be immediately replaced, and the fact that Toyota can't seem to figure out how to mount front tow hooks in a usable place, unlike GM and Ford.

[@Jason-Samko]

Agree and great points

[@johnfranktullo3463]

If you’re taking that rack off or don’t need it why spend the cash for the trail hunter ? No way u can set up a roof mounted tent with that on either side

[@Jason-Samko]

Yep not a fan of the rack. Maybe could sell rhe rack for 10k😂

[@johnfranktullo3463]

@@Jason-Samko bet u Toyota parts dept will as well as 2k ceramic coating and 800 nitrogen tire fill

[@is6566]

All the other ARB parts are the value in this truck.

[@clintperry799]

I not buying another Toyota, I'm not going their route again !

[@Jason-Samko]

@clintperry799 I see alot of people say that

[@tommyxiong471]

Frontier is way better now. I go for frontier not Tacoma Wish it built in Japan. Just think about all the recall of the tundra

[@Jason-Samko]

Nissan builds a great truck

[@Tundra_Guy]

Except the steering sucks on it.

[@marklihsu]

Last I read the hybrid battery is not sealed. Not going to work fording. Also when the battery is depleted you just have the 4 banger carrying extra weight off-road not to mention the laughable payload. 1245 lbs on an “overlanding” rig 😂 Junk.

[@deantrainr]

Not to mention a smaller gas tank; 18.2 gallons total I believe.😳

[@is6566]

I think there are ton of reasons why this truck is problematic. Most important is the price but the 1,245 pounds of payload is not the issue. 1,245 pounds AFTER steel bumpers, full skid plates, and rock sliders is actually pretty good. The steel bumpers are at least 150 pounds added weight, skid plates at least 100 pounds and rock sliders also 100 pounds. That is 350 pounds that you would need to add when building an overland rig. This means the truck would need to start with about 1,600 pounds of payload to have the 1,245 pounds AFTER you installed the aftermarket parts. That is full size territory.

[@patrickyoung5679]

Holy smokes ! Toyota has completely lost touch with reality.That truck is absolutely not worth 60K!

[@Jason-Samko]

sure is alot of money

[@tyrsafray4640]

Nope, all they did was put lipstick on a pig. I’ll keep my v6 2021 fully loaded long bed off-road that I walked out the door for $41k. With the $26k I saved I could MAX OUT my truck with better suspension, a super charger, rims, tires and killer add on’s, and still be ahead by about $13k. Good luck Toyota, you really borked this gen Tacoma.

[@Jason-Samko]

I think many 3rd gen owners feel that way

[@davidchenette1091]

Best looking pickup out there very nice 👌

[@Jason-Samko]

It is a super sexy truck

[@lgbnz]

Colorado ZR2 is $20k less... and arguably still a better off-road truck

[@Jason-Samko]

@lgbnz agree 100 and it's not really arguable. The zr2 crushes the tacoma th or pro