3rd Gen Features I Wish My 2nd Gen Toyota Tacoma Had

[@Tacomaholic]

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[@mattonthewater]

The only things I wish we had in gen 2 was push button start and the “smart” door handles for unlock/lock.

[@EvaRhys0928]

Power rear window, SR5 trip computer (that screen in the middle of the gauges on 3rd gen that shows distance to empty, est mpg, tire pressure, etc), and the touch screen head unit. Also the key/fob combo instead of key+fob.

[@robertboyer5498]

You don't want the Qi charger. I have it on my 3rd gen. Super slow, and when I have it on and stream music, or run the phone at all, it gets super hot.

[@DonaldChapman]

What @Robert Boyer said

[@JDoutdoors2]

Nah 4.0 is a torque monster. 3.5 is a car engine 😂

[@kingavegarage8722]

I've heard this, and somewhere saw a 2nd and 3rd gen drag race. 2nd actually won atl east in the 1/4 mile

[@crusadearises9334]

Lmao, no more torque than every other minivan.

[@JDoutdoors2]

Crusade Arises it’s a joke

[@TexaSteven]

I had a 2016’ 3rd Gen Taco and it was a manual slide Then I had a 2017 and 2018’ 3rd Gen Tacos and those were both electronically opened. And I really didn’t use the IQ quick charger due to it had a hard time charging thru my phone cover. One option I bought for my 2018 was the front facing camera before I traded it in for a 2011 FJ, but come this I’m jumping to the Gladiator, love my past Toyota’s but this one Jeep looks like it will do a very good job with camping in hard to get places.

[@williambeckman6900]

Blindspot monitoring is part of the technology package and is an option. Projector low beam optics allow HID or LED bulbs to keep the sharp cutoff and not blind oncoming traffic. Hi beam has no limiting optics and can blind oncoming traffic but even halogen bulbs do that. QI charger is slower than a snail, just plug it in and get a real connection, they might work over night at home but for in the vehicle it is a waste of space and are only on when the engine is on making it even less worthy.

[@saulvalladares96]

Scosche sells a wireless charger for 2nd gen that drops into the space in front of the cup holders.

[@tomintexas817]

Be glad you have the 4liter beast

[@72huntster]

6 foot bed?

[@jvbauman]

I'm with Robert there, the QI charger is slow and over heats your phone. As for the rear power window I've used it twice in 2 years, and yes you can forget and leave it open very easily. Both are a waste of money. The blind spot monitors are ok as long as you don't tow anything, then you have to shut them off or they fault out and you get the idiot light on the dash. The locking tailgate is probably the one thing I really do appreciate. So hope that makes you feel a little better about what you think your missing. Happy Trails!!!

[@blackackcl]

Even my 5th gen 4Runner doesn't have the blind spot assist or blind spot mirrors. I had to add Rav4 stock mirrors to get blind spot mirrors, pretty simple stuff you think a 40K+ vehicle would come equipped with

[@gcont1468]

It’s nice to open the back window as I drive my ‘19 ORDCLB. It helps draw air through the vents without running the fan or ac. It’s also a lot quieter than dropping the side windows. I occasionally use the charger if I need a little juice but for no more than 20-25 minutes. The BSM and backup camera have been helpful since this is the largest vehicle I’ve had since my gen1 4Runner.

[@justingalvan4050]

The guy that helped me gear my 2nd Gen has had both gens and he likes the 2nd much more.

[@shoemann810]

I have the qi charger but never use it, it's super slow. Get the qi charging ram mount from Hondo garage, heard it works great

[@Tacomaholic]

Love Hondo!

[@Scott_69HemiDart]

I agree, I have it and NEVER use it!

[@davidlopanful]

Better seats for both gens. Ram seats are great on long trips. Toyota seats suck bad on long trips. My wifes 14 Crosstrek are great on long trips.

[@fade2blak91]

I added a qi wireless charger to that location on my 2nd gen and it's nice and tucked away, all you see is a USB cable plugged into my lighter port. I took off that center console and shaved that area down in the underside and mounted the charger there and it works through the plastic with no probs

[@mrkwns24]

The Qi wireless charger in my '19 Taco doesn't get used because I have to take the phone out of its case for it to take a charge, so I just store the phone and my wallet in the space, and use a USB-C cable for charging purposes. I also don't open the rear sliding window. Haven't used the radar cruise control yet, but the collision detection and lane departure warning systems work just fine. Agree that the blind spot monitoring is nice. However, I did like the headlight pattern and brightness of my previous '12 Taco versus the projectors on the new one.

[@sethsmith3672]

I have a 2014 DCSB OR. I have seen a locking tailgate that can be integrated with the keyfob at a a Leer camper shell store. I am cheap and lazy so I went with the regular one. Another thing the 3rd Gen has is the trailer light connection integrated in the bumper. I just cut a hole in my bumper and moved it up. Didn’t want it to get ripped off hanging low.

[@Tacomaholic]

I do like how Toyota moved the trailer connection up to a safer spot.

[@kingavegarage8722]

Totally agree about all the modern "safety" features just making drivers lazier. But Blindspot would be nice. I know there are after market kits out there, but there is something about a factory designed feature. AS for the the powered rear window. You just need a small kid you keep in the back. Thats how mine opens and closed on demand :-)

[@TheMontauk17]

I never use my Qi Charger. My phone supports it but I always have my phone in the Ram X-Grip. Regarding the BSM. If you have plans to install a steel bumper you lose the BSM. I don't know of any aftermarket steel bumper that supports BSM.

[@realhashbrown]

Victory 4x4 does I believe

[@jessezirkle8031]

I use the Qi charger but it’s pretty slow mostly it’s a place to put your phone out of mind.

[@milesritter1410]

Wish I had the 4.0 and a rear locker on my 3rd gen.

[@TacoChick]

I have the 3RD Gen Taco, it's a 2018 I bought in January of 2018. It did not come with blind-spot monitoring. My friend bought the same truck a couple months later, his came with them. He hates them. Especially because the bumper is plastic, he has hit his bumper twice and it has messed up the sensor. QI charger sucks, I just use that spot for storage. My headlights suck, they are not LED. I do love the electric sliding back window, I use it constantly. I just had to remember to close it when I first got my truck. Otherwise, I love my truck. ;)

[@ashleydog45]

Have you thought about doing a manual transfer case swap? I converted my Prerunner to a 4x4 and that required me to use a manual t-case which some say are better because they are not electrically controlled. You can also dual shift the t-case too. Lo to hi and 2wd to 4wd separately.

[@Tacomaholic]

Sounds like a fun project down the road.

[@Darley_Alex]

What is the thing on the top of your dash right on top of the radio

[@Tacomaholic]

2TPAM charging unit that you can also mount stuff to. Did a vid on it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hn-keIyfrLtlpZY

[@Darley_Alex]

@@Tacomaholic thanks I need more cool things for my taco

[@Tacomaholic]

@@Darley_Alex I love my 2TPAM!

[@4finch]

I own a 2017 Trd 4x4 OffRoad DCLB and it has the Qi charger. I used it maybe twice and the nonslip material has bubbled up away from the charger, now it is out of commission. The weight of my phone does not compress the bubble. Basically the adhesive has worn off and the material has made a hump in the center of the Qi charger. Haven’t taken it to toyota yet, i guess i should.

[@tomintexas817]

Wish I had a flux capacitor

[@Gruber1922]

Can you do an install/review of the iggy panel?

[@Tacomaholic]

Here's a vid I did going over the panel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnWQfHmXfrKLgdk

[@Gruber1922]

@@Tacomaholic thanks

[@brianhart2178]

When is the spark plug vid dropping?

[@Tacomaholic]

Soon! Gotta get mine done.

[@KUBBI7488]

where did you get this bumper?

[@Tacomaholic]

It's a hybrid style from Brute Force Fabrication. Love it!

[@KUBBI7488]

@@Tacomaholic do u have a link? It looks sick !

[@Tacomaholic]

@@KUBBI7488 Thanks man! Yeah here's a link: www.bruteforcefab.com/12-15-tacoma-front-bumpers.html The options for mine is Hybrid + hoop with side supports

[@masonm5316]

Not a 3rd gen mod, but on my 07 fj it has the compass, temp, and incline on the dash. I wish my 15 Tacoma had that just for gigs and shittles. One of these days I'll tear into the wiring to do it.

[@Tacomaholic]

I'd love to have incline as well.

[@br00klyngreek13]

great video as usual my good man....just curious...about to do a 3" lift and level and get some new tires...just can't decide to stay with 16" wheels or get 17"s....any advantages or disadvantages from one or the other?...which one would you prefer?...thanks again sir!

[@Tacomaholic]

If you go offroading I'd say go with 16" rims so you can have more rubber on the tires.

[@sanchezzz1]

Heated mirrors for winter but what do you want in a 40.000 truck

[@86steventura]

I never use the wireless charging. It’s slow.

[@markgore4224]

I have a a 2016 3rd gen and I don't have a power back sliding window. I wish I did!!

[@mateoanacleto5801]

Were you able to wire you side mirror blinkers yet??

[@Tacomaholic]

Not yet, still need to get with my buddy about that

[@nick_the_harley_guy2052]

Qi wireless charger is super slow, i rarely use mine

[@Tacomaholic]

Yeah that seems to be the consensus from 3rd Gen owners.

[@joshuacabjuan4708]

Does your side blinkers work on mirrors yet

[@Tacomaholic]

Not yet

[@BradliusMaximus]

I don’t think the BSMs are standard on anything except the Limited and Pro trim levels. For OR and below I believe you have to get the tech package in order to get BSM.

[@matthewmoran1271]

I just want crawl control

[@Scott_69HemiDart]

QI charger is terrible.............slow and heats up your phone way too quickly. I NEVER use it!

[@skilledbadhabit1950]

What brand are your headlights? I was thinking of getting the spyder lights on carid with the led running lights? Anyone had these ? Comments much appreciated.

[@skilledbadhabit1950]

P.s I have a 2014 Tacoma sport.

[@jareddodge8813]

The power window is standard on the 2017 the Qi wireless charger is really slow and only works with some phones worked with my old phone not my new one

[@mrkwns24]

Not all models, though. Rear window of my '17 SR5 was manual.

[@chrisscherrer8489]

Used the Qi charger once, on the day I bought my 2018 and my phone overheated to the point of shutting down. Now that space holds my wallet and sunglasses and the phone sits in a hondo perfect squeeze attached to a Dashtop Multi-mount.

[@czeriknorman9128]

Said no one

[@wanderlust332]

Are you still having issues with your retros?

[@Tacomaholic]

They fog up every now and then. Not so much an issue during the summer when the sun will dry them out quickly.

[@AHyland33]

Power rear window is probably the only thing I’d want.

[@stevenpeterson7234]

Now all you need is the D4-D V8 diesel engine swap and then you would be good lol

[@mattchalk3062]

If you have an outterbox on your phone, it may or may not charge with the QI charger on the third gen. Even if it does charge, it's SUPER slow and gets very hot, even if I remove my phone from its case. Imo, it's worthless at best for a charger, however, I do keep my phone and wallet there due to the grippy surface. BTW this is on an 18 Cav Blue TRD Pro. So I'd have to assume that all models with that charger would behave the same

[@dragoonoly3084]

The power rear window and a screen to go on the back of it the keep all the dirt and leaves out of your cab

[@petequinones3454]

Also wish it had heated mirrors...

[@sethsmith3672]

Pete Quinones Amen.

[@johngilmore9517]

The qi charger sucks. It’s super slow and it makes your phone hot AF. Locking tailgate is nice as is the BSM. My favorite upgrade from my 2nd to 3rd gen is the cup holders.

[@ulkesh78]

The qi charger, pronounced Chi charger is useless where it is.

[@petequinones3454]

Wish my 2nd gen had handbrake instead of footbrake.

[@marktime48]

The Qi charger is borderline useless. It overheats and shuts off. I've been thinking for a while about installing a small fan under it to see if that helps, but I have a PITAKA mag case and mount for my phone on a Hondo mount and honestly like that better anyway, so my Qi charger gets used as a PopTart holder. BSM isn't standard; it's available as a part of the tech package for the TRD line. It is, however, a useful feature. I have a 2017, before they put all the OTHER safety crap on it, and I'm very happy that I don't have the rest of TSS and only have the BSM. I didn't think I'd like it, but I haven't replaced the rear bumper yet solely because I want to keep the BSM system now. Locking tailgate is standard, but the Pop-n-Lock is optional (easy install).

[@edwardk6764]

Crawl control.

[@nelsonjohnson6413]

It is a crappy wireless charger in the third gen. I never use it.

[@Tacomaholic]

That seems to be the consensus.

[@DatMeister]

QI charger is slow as balls, I don't ever use mine.

[@Tacomaholic]

Lol that's what everyone who has one is saying. Guess I don't want one after all.

[@nicholask7347]

Have a 2021, 3rd gen TRD Off-road, and it sucks. Under powered, gas guzzler for a mid size. Guess I just miss driving Hilux versions. Ditching it soon. Too many electronic "safety" features. I want to drive, not go for a ride. Edit: Qi charger is overrated. Over heats devices before they can charge. Power window is nice. However, wish I could get it with metal in place versus a window. Power tailgate lock is nice.

[@darktarioth]

Qi charger is very overrated, it's slow and overheats easily.

[@CannabisTrippin]

There is a mod for rear power sliding for the 2nd gens