30 Toyota Tacoma Features That Might Surprise You!

[@rhythmkyng]

YOU ARE THE ONLY GUY I KNOW WHO'S AWARE OF THE REMOTE START FEATURE!! Good work. AND- the reason why it turns off when you open the door is so once you remote start the car a thief can't open the door and steal your car. Makes sense, right? Thanks again for that hidden GEM!!

[@danieltavizon1584]

Facts I didn't know my truck came with one I was about to get it installed, save a few hundred dollars

[@oldhag2881]

Mine is a subscription-based thing. After the freebie period it's quite expensive.

[@gthang958]

​@oldhag2881 are you saying that it won't last forever?

[@Oldcarnut63]

But it only works for a year and then Toyota charges. You $80 a year to have a feature you paid for in the first place and it pisses me off. I can't use mine. I'm not paid 80 bucks

[@tony2246]

As a potential Tacoma buyer that was a fantastic review of the truck's features. Toyota should be paying you. Well done.

[@lightcatcher3]

I love the Tacoma. it's the most reliable, most useful, and lowest maintenance vehicle I have ever owned and I've had several dozen and driven hundreds of others. I m just about to get my second SR crew cab.. I don't need or want the costly upgrades that add weight and complexity. I went 109,000 miles on my first, and NO brake job, 3 sets of tires, oil changes, and nothing else except transmission fluid change at 90,000 miles. that was a 2018. next one is a red 2022 SR. here in VA they are all over, very common, used daily for work. I go on many gravel roads, fields, hills, mud, and we do get snow also I got 86 percent of my purchase price after 4 and a half years .. amazing.. so I just got another one.. basically it cost me only 1,000 dollars per year for using it, plus tires and oil as mentioned..

[@Beafy]

For a vehicle, they truly are amazing investments. Tundras too

[@robz4825]

How do you like the SR's? I was between that and the SR5. I went with the SR based on what I want to do. Should be in in a couple weeks. My first Tacoma. Looking forward to it

[@thomas3816]

@@robz4825 Just bought an SR5 yesterday. It's the best so far, obviously I'm bias but it's been awesome so far.

[@MrMd5555]

They are great! It sucks they are going to turbos next year & going to completely ruin the long standing reputation they've earned, just like the tundra have in 22+... turbos regardless of manufacturer only last 100k & pose all sorts of other issues

[@MrEverlas99]

Tacoma's were built to be used by terrorists in Third World countries. OK I am slightly kidding about the terrorist bar, but I am on my second consecutive Tacoma now and love it.

[@jrhouser04]

Thank you for not taking 1 hour to explain everything, very thorough and quick explanation, thanks

[@ccantin2255]

I've owned a '21 Tacoma for a year and a half. Today I learned a lot of new features that I didnt know I had. Awesome video! Thanks!

[@XterraRob]

I Just bought a 2021 TRD off road and I love it so far. I came from an older vehicle (2004) with no options so I was still trying to work my way through all the buttons and figure it all out. Your video made that so much easier. Thank you!

[@cuz129]

Hey, thanks. I didn't realize my 2023 tacoma had remote start until I watched this.

[@thomasdalton7987]

I have a 2020 sr5 access cab v6 4x4 in barcelona red an i got it new in 2020 with about 100 miles on it and now it has 35k miles over 4 years later ..really like my tacoma ..always wanted one ..its been good to me and never let me down !!

[@ManBear9914]

For the folding seats, once you lift the seat, you can remove the headrest and insert it on the piece that you lifted. This will allow you to lower the entire back and use it as a cargo space.

[@engineeringgarage5113]

Thank you for this! I didn't know there was a place for the head rest. Bless Toyota engineers.

[@RPRosen-ki2fk]

Also in the rear, there are pockets to store the seatbelt buckles neat and out of site. They keep gravity from dropping them below the seat when you lift it. There are also plastic clips on each side of the seat back that hold the other half of the seatbelt from bouncing around from wind when the windows are down, cutting down on noise. edit: A couple more rear seat Easter eggs. On the seat bottom when you lift them, there's two holes. You can store the headrests there after removing them from the seatbacks when keeping the seats down in the flat storage mode. There's a threaded hole between the two headrest storage holes. You can add the seat bottom pull that the earlier Tacos came with. Pretty easy to make a diy strap, or order the Toyota one. And last, the two outer headrests can be dropped 90° to give you better visibility out the rear window.

[@tonyl1483]

Awesome truck👍 12:14

[@onelife5302]

Yeah I love this option. It's like having a spare trunk.

[@thejeffwest]

You can also tilt the rear headrests forward to allow for better visibility. Just raise them a bit and then pull towards the front seat.

[@jimecke]

I just bought a 2023 Tacoma TRD 4X4 double cab with a 6 speed manual and has a Moon roof leather seats also. The off road 4X4 has a very smooth ride and the V6 runs excellent. This is my third Tacoms and I had a 1996 for 12 years that Toyota bought back because of frame rust . Had 190K miles on it. Then I got a 2009 and drove it for 14 years and got good money by selling it my self.

[@boostwizzard]

Just FYI when folding rear seats, there is a hidden seatbelt buckle pouch for stowing the seatbelt so they don't fall behind the seat when lifting the rear seats. pretty cool little feature.

[@RPRosen-ki2fk]

Thank you, this was one of the better vehicle overviews here on YT. Lots of info without any annoying stuff. I have a 17 TRD, nice to see the changes.

[@chazzthaspazz4475]

im in need of a new truck prolly goin with the 17 trd tacoma theres 1 fer sale by me for 27k tho lol. needs new tires luckily i have 31” falken wildpeak at3ws in my garage. how you like it? i wanna get the 17 but heard theres frame recalls on that year.

[@RPRosen-ki2fk]

@@chazzthaspazz4475 It is the first Toyota I've ever owned. I found it to be 100% trouble free. It has proven to easily be the BEST vehicle I've ever had. Don't get me wrong there's a ton of things I don't like about it, but they're all little nickel & dime things.

[@yates656]

I've had my '21 TRD OR Tacoma since October 2020 and your video taught me how to use the remote start. I had no idea it even had it.

[@robyaksich1944]

My 2023 SR5 doesn’t. ☹️

[@Oldcarnut63]

​@@robyaksich1944You can probably pay Toyota $80 a year to have that feature. It's probably built in but they don't even give you free trial for the SR. It's how cheap they're all getting

[@beexiong2995]

You should buy a remote locking tailgate kit. 160 bucks at toyota. Makes life so much easier than using the key. Get a front/rear anytime camera kit. Great for offroading and parking in tight spots. Getting a OTT tune by far the best mod for this truck.

[@jstinnette]

I've got the KD Max tune and it's ok but my mpg went down and sometimes it holds gears too long at low speed. Was thinking about switching to OTT but don't know if it's better enough to spend another $400+ vs KD

[@Dankyjrthethird]

Nyet Tailgate is fine

[@DadFeels]

Moguls are little hills like the bumpy section of a ski slope

[@Cichlids23]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!! I Have a beautiful 2021 TRD that I bought brand new last year; when I asked about remote start( we do get snow here) they told me I had to pay $8 per month to get the Toyota App, which would allow me to get remote start! uggg..... Needless to say I just ran out to the truck to test out how you described the remote start, BAMMM, worked like a champ!!

[@mohmdaged1697]

Bro!!!!! This is the BEST video!!! I just learned I can remote start my Tacoma!!! Thanks 👍

[@boostwizzard]

🤣

[@nastysoda9212]

You should actuate the rear diff locker once a month to keep it working. In sand, mud or ditches, locking the rear diff will help you way more than just regular 4x4

[@phillair3813]

Back seats can be lowered flat when you remove headrests and put them in supplied recepticles in the seat bottoms (2 holes visible).

[@JD-bd5rd]

Thanks! There’s always something new I learn about my truck from watching these videos

[@Lkom24]

Beautiful truck..had no idea i had remote start after watching #7

[@williamray8000]

Thanks for all the details!

[@randamchills]

I literally just bought a 2023 tacoma access TRD 4x4 6A and I'm finding out all the features that you can use on this truck .. omg .. coming from a 2015 corolla sport that had no tech .. this thing is amazing. Thanks for pointing out the options on this freaking thing .. great video.. TY

[@nourshredz8011]

Dude thank you! I was trying to figure out how to remote start, I had a feeling it had it but couldn’t figure it out

[@0utdoor5tuff]

That gunshot sound when you say "use your imagination for what can go in there" lmao

[@LensOfMartin]

Can’t say the G word on KZbin without getting demonetized

[@shane6002]

I have a 2023 and thought you could only remote start it through the app I'll have to try it also does suck how it shuts off when you open the door thanks for that great tip

[@TexasRy]

Thanks man, great video!

[@billygoat4591]

Also what I’ve found handy is when you fold up your rear seats there are small pockets for your seatbelt buckles on the back part of the seats so you don’t have to go digging for your buckles😊 And! Behind the seats there are hooks to hang small bags from

[@omarsolis4383]

Thanks for the vid didn’t even know it had remote start

[@daywalker407]

I just got a rental from pittsburgh airport, arrived at my hotel with heavy snow coming down, tried your suggestion and the truck started right up. So glad i do not have to go out and warm it up. Great information, thanks

[@claudiodiez55]

thanks I bought a 2023 Tacoma 3 days ago ,I learned a lot.

[@thesoberjeeper]

We have the exact same truck. Life is good. I haven’t upgraded my wheels yet, waiting until my OEM tires need replaced.

[@Carlos-34-87]

Great video Martin! Thanks man! You’re awesome brother 💪🏽✅

[@erickflores01]

Should be getting my 22 off road in a couple of weeks. Can’t wait to try all these out. Thanks.

[@jimmiller1510]

Nice job, Marty. Well done. 👍

[@shnerp]

Picking up my Trail next month. Thanks for this. Great video with detailed explanations that a lot of other car reviews miss.

[@erinegurrola9827]

Love the Tacoma Crew cab with long bed off road , scoop and running boards 😎👍🏼

[@AvocalART]

I’m picking up my 23 Tacoma on Tuesday! Excited

[@quinceduval7911]

You actually have missed quite a few more features that I learned about. Head rest storage when the back seats are down 😉 I love my Tacoma!

[@beckiemcclelland762]

I just got the 22 Tacoma SR5, dream truck😁 You're video was very informative on this awesome truck with all the bells and whistles. Thanks!

[@MasterOfNone585]

For anyone wondering about the unlock settings ,they aren't very intuitive I spent like 20 minutes fiddling with it but: Remote 2-press unlock ON - 1 press unlocks drivers door only, 2 press unlocks all doors Remote 2-press unlock OFF - 1 press unlocks all doors "Select doors to unlock" - this was the confusing part, this ONLY seems to affect keyless entry and has nothing to do with the remote. I decided to keep 2-press unlock off, and "select doors to unlock" to only the drivers door. That way I can still get all doors unlocked with 1 button press, but If I'm in an area where things feel sketchy I can grab the handle with keyless entry and don't have to worry about someone being able to get into one of the other doors.

[@aaronrussell8821]

Seat buckle holders in the read seats! And the alternative headrest holder for flatter rear seat folding

[@jeremyo1313]

Thanks for this man. Just picked up my trd off road this week, didnt realize i could work my fog lights independent of headlights. Appreciate the time you took to do this.

[@jttierney1]

Jyst picked up mine this week also... It was Taco Tuesday!

[@MrMike-i4t]

Always a gm or ram guy. Just bought my first Tacoma RS5. I’m 71, and it’s surprisingly comfortable. 🥃🥃

[@Jmk59]

Thank you so much! This was very helpful!

[@franka.m.1860]

Thanks for the run down !

[@philipking8426]

I appreciate the speed of the video moving along to get to the point.

[@Beafy]

No, door is a door…not a jar. I keep having the exact same argument with my 2023 Tacoma that I had with my 2009 and my 98 before that. These tacos will never learn. But we will love them forever regardless. True love is blind 🤷‍♂️

[@Marz78963]

Helpful Video. Just purchased a 2021 Tacoma TRD Off Road and I'm surprised at the amount of room sitting in the drivers seat. I'm 6'6" and have had a hard time finding a Midsize truck that I can actually fit in. The only gripe I would have is the steering wheel. Wished it would raise up at least 2 or 3 inches more upwards. As you almost have to squeeze your right leg when getting in. But once you're in it's great.

[@thelifeofjessejames]

I didn’t know I had remote start but my truck is loaded so I figured I did but didn’t know how to do it. I do, thanks for showing me!

[@jerrycagle7565]

Loved the video, does the 2019 have the remote start.

[@inohaveshirt]

You just opened my eyes to where I can keep my other things. Ty.

[@partyman6666]

Good walkthrough. Would havd liked to havd seen some mebtion of the front off-road canera use if you have it. I just bought a 2023 6-speed TRD off-road in Barcelona Red with only 1k miles on her. Such a nice truck. I have a lot of modernness to get used tk ckmpared to my 2003 TRD off-road 5-speed manual that im also keeping.

[@martinmck505]

Damn! I’ve had my 2021 for a year and I didn’t know you could override the f_cking radar cruise control and go old school! Thanks so much you just made my day!

[@dhh488]

I know, I hated the about my truck.

[@pitbosskev]

Excellent video

[@stephcraan7537]

I would like to know where did you get the TRD off road decal on the driver side door.

[@honoratoleal4160]

Also Each back seat have a pouch for the seat belts strap to keep them up in place when you fold them down .

[@HISWSMARINE]

Great video! I have the 2023 Tacoma TRD Off Road and I have the Toyota App to remote start the truck - I tried the key fob trick you mentioned and it doesn't work for my truck.

[@Mike-42069]

After you remote start it what happens if you press unlock on the fob before trying to open the door? Does that turn it off as well?

[@jhorton64va]

I just recently bought a 2023 SR5. On mine, the differential lock will work in 2wd or 4 hi. In 2wd with the traction control off you do get both rear tires doing the pulling.

[@michaelstewart9486]

Thank you!

[@ewoodworker]

Thank you for showing us about the remote vehicle start (3 x on lock button and then hold lock). I had been using the Toyota app to remote start. That is great for the 1st year, FREE service but I don't know if it's worth renewing.

[@arditagolli5042]

You can also track you car and it’s only 60 a year

[@sil3nt777]

What if I put rear diffs on my Taco 3rd gen sport trd? Do I need to put that crawl control?

[@ArmandPerez]

Thanks - Nice Job!

[@TroutandTacos]

Lol @11:03. I will be getting a 23 here soon. Time to turn in my 06. I love my Taco

[@LensOfMartin]

Can't get banned from YT for saying the word lol

[@bastosreviewer5192]

2:21 Remote Start after market key fob. How to disable Engine stay "ON" after you open the driver door. It maybe similar to other models and it may or may not work but it don't hurt to try. I just picked up a 2020 Taco TRD Sport and before I left the dealers lot I was given a small 1hr tutorial of all the features my Taco came with. Not sure if this is standard with all Toyota Dealerships to give a 1hr class on how to use all the features, I just thought it was cool of them to spend an extra time explaining the features to me within an hour. In my opinion, I just wanted to go home after spending almost 5hrs buying the truck. Anyways back to topic, now in order to work you must first test both key fob of all functions. You would need to separate the key at least 50ft from each other before beginning. Just remember you will need to perform each test separately and repeat for each fob. It works best placing in house farthest away and in an area the will prevent fob from being used while performing the steps. When you are done you will need to repeat steps again from start to finish but with both keys near each other. This could be inside a pocket front or back. It could be in a shirt pocket, pant, bag or purse. Just remember the 2nd key button must not be touched while performing this step. So when you have one key in pocket and other in hand you will want to be at least one arm length from driver door for each process. Each step must be performed within 5-10 seconds. You also need to make sure all doors, hood, and tailgate are locked before you begin. After performing the steps you will also have to perform the steps again but this time wit all doors, hood,, tailgate and windows opened. After performing you can not use vehicle for at least 1 hour to enter system memory moad and computer remember the training mode. I know this is alot and belive me it is. It was for me at first when I was given the 1hr course after purchasing my Taco. Im very well excited and now a proud owner of on. Anyways, I just wanted to take some of your time to let you know the Taco you own is a kick ass truck..It's also time consuming just to read this and not get any real useful information because as you can see I don't really know what im talking about but it all sounded like something useful. 🤘

[@rayberger2694]

Will putting the key fob in an Altoids mint box block the signal ?

[@skiptarkenton1698]

TO DISABLE REMOTE START THEFT FEATURE - I sorted magnets over the door sensor to keep it down to disable the remote start theft feature. It being temporary, you can take if off very easily should you wnt that feature to work. Took several attempts but got it eventually. Side note - even the head service tech at my Toyota dealership (very large and well known dealership in the Chicago suburbs) didn't know it had a remote start which I thought was odd...so it must not be advertised or pushed internally by Toyota. Great video! Great tune at the end btw!!

[@mattc5155]

There's a plug on the back side of the rear view mirror makes it easy to get power for a Dash Cam!

[@thejeffwest]

Really? I have a dash cam with the wires running along the trim and down through the glovebox. I need to go check this out!

[@tysonp2867]

Anyone have a way of updating infotainment software to CarPlay in a 2018 tacoma? Wish I had CarPlay…

[@GabrielGonzalez-wb4rd]

I have a 2021 off road but I don't know how to open the tailgate, I can only do it with the key, when I use the control it only opens the 4 doors. do i have to do any configuration?

[@thejeffwest]

Apparently there's a separate aftermarket option you can buy from Toyota to allow it to work with the fob. Otherwise, it only locks/unlocks the old-school way with the actual key.

[@kbrsourcingsolutions3762]

i truely like your effort and the time you put into these videos, keep up the great work Great video

[@travisharrington5819]

I actually didn’t know the old school cruise control method. I was wondering if I was able to do that again, although I will admit the new to me feature is nice in the morning when there’s not as many cars on the highway. But after work, there’s way too much traffic for it to help on fuel economy. Interesting, thanks for all the info man.

[@alexanderroyce1]

Detailed review 👍🏽

[@ncironhorse8367]

Provided you have these options of features installed on your particular trim level

[@bertha4304]

Saw a KZbin video that shows a hidden screen that allows you to change the color of the truck on the bird's eye video screen. 2021 Tacoma TRD off road 360 camera view settings

[@craigrobinson7903]

I just bought a 2020 off-road TRD. What’s the button to the left of the rear locking differential button?? Is it some kind of SOS button if you have an accident it automatically notifies emergency services??

[@aaronghanayem7131]

i’ve had a 22’ off-road for 10 months and i didn’t know you could customize your backup camera and headlights

[@kahunagolf]

Just bought my first Taco Truck and I can’t figure out how to get the bed cover to release. It is a soft cover withe the Toyota emblem on it. There are two handles one on each side near the rear and i do not want to break anything but I cannot get them to release. Please explain, thanks

[@LensOfMartin]

Hey! You have to pull down on those handles pretty hard, I had the same cover. Pull down and inwards and you’ll see it unhook. It definitely takes some strength 😅

[@chetoos008]

at the 8:30 mark you talk about the auto lsd - there are some more modes (two more I think?) that futher turn off any stability control by long pressing that button so that you have full send control over the truck. fun but can get wild

[@carlholman2993]

We call that "bad idea mode." The only mode for 2wd drifting in the snow!

[@bac3phi]

Your video made me itching to trade in my 2010 tundra :)

[@tuco5474]

I have a 2017 off-road. Does my truck have remote start like yours?

[@genevandyke4088]

What the distance does the remote start work ,

[@ccc822007]

Auto LSD or automatic limited slip differential controls the differentials slip potential.

[@Evil_Empire42]

Where did you get the different TRD Off-Road decals for the bed?

[@LensOfMartin]

Found them on eBay! 😅

[@paulodurotenkorang5987]

How do you fold the side mirrors when you park

[@thejeffwest]

Unroll the window, pull the mirror towards you.

[@jgr002z6]

You know if you could change the settings to automatically lock your truck when you walk away?

[@JD-bd5rd]

I would like that too

[@noelclarke4574]

Great information, thanks

[@billortloff4215]

Where's the fuse for the bed 110 volt plug-in?

[@JJF1973]

Moguls are small hills or mounds of dirt. The word is used a lot describing a kind of skiing. It is a winter Olympic event.

[@canucktaco]

Great vid, my Canadian 2022 TRD Sport has a few different features but 90% the same as yours. I see your rear seat belt latches were laying out, if you didn't know there are actually little pockets for them built into the seats on the lower corner of the back of the seat right where they poke out normally. ✌️

[@Obocaj]

Where did you get the steering wheel black out emblem?

[@micahschwartz6593]

What mode do you use for heavy snow/ice? Just 4High? I see that there isn’t an snow/ice setting.

[@Gibbs-Bijan-moon]

When are they putting the 3.5 l v6 twin turbo in the Tacoma ?

[@LensOfMartin]

Probably will be a 4 cylinder sadly

[@victorm7576]

Learned something I didn’t know thank you for taking the time and shooting this video!

[@zack8134]

Where did you get that aftermarket key fob?

[@stevenkimsey7039]

Thanks. I recently bought a 17 limited. I don't even know everything that I have.

[@fideltorres6380]

nice review, your neck of the woods looks awesome 👍🏽

[@chrismlyle]

Truck looks great! Getting a 2023 in white, 2023 OR because of chip shortage does not come with tech package BSM and sonar cross traffic, do you find yourself using those options often? I’m debating holding out for 2024 or grabbing a 2022 for those features.

[@nilesdenton]

just got my 23, it comes with those features, you just need the advance tech package. the dealer calls it OR premium package.

[@MrTrollosan]

I didn't know about the "unlock all doors feature". Thank you much for that. 👍