Can the All-New Toyota Tacoma Keep Up With a Ranger Raptor Off-Road?

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[@OshoLee]

Why Ford's traction control is so bad? without lockers its just an open diff car

[@SKiiTTLe5]

I agree a truck that immediately broke is definitely in the running for current benchmark 🤣.

[@kx8960]

Ah, the infamous TFL "Crunchy" 'Taco"...🤣

[@Rdrunnersac]

Akio Toyoda - “No more boring cars!” Toyota beancounters at corporate headquarters…👂🏼”No more boring prices!”

[@rx8dude907]

Agree 1000%!! The Toyota brand has never been this greedy by these ridiculous prices until this new generation of vehicles… company strategists models change and not always for the good.

[@riverpirate1022]

Translation - No more Toyota trucks, we are going to put ourselves out of business, everyone invest in Nissan stock because they are about to have their best truck sales in history.

[@husshardan3511]

The new Tacoma TRD Pro is 50% more expensive than the outgoing version. Think about that for a second. This is corporations treating the general public like idiots, helped by reviewers who shrug their shoulders and just say stuff like 'everything is more expensive'. Inflation is only partially to blame. The rest is a term called "greedflation" where corporations see just how far they can push prices while crying crocodile tears.

[@trailrunnah8886]

This! Everybody blaming the government for inflation at the same time that corporations are raking in record profits.

[@kevinbradley8613]

Dealerships adding $10K premium to top it off. My ‘22 taco lease is up next year and although I love the truck, I won’t be hesitating to switch to ford or Chevy when it appears you get more truck for the same or less money. I still think the taco is the best looking though!

[@Sam-mx3cj]

@hussharda3511. New TRD pro is more expensive because it has better interior design tech features exterior design comfort off road ability and more. So some parts of the general public like you are idiots Posting rants and bullshit. It's because of people like you why so many hate comment sections of videos These days.

[@DeuceDeuceBravo]

So true. But also Toyota will sell tons of them, so can you really blame them? Hopefully I'm wrong and the market will correct itself a little.

[@jason7231]

Old pro 55-58. The new will not be 80 plus. your math is is solid as your iq.

[@Rdrunnersac]

Toyota engineers designed a decent new truck then corporate ruined the whole thing by stripping once standard features and jacking the price up to ridiculous levels.

[@thomas735]

Inflation

[@Rdrunnersac]

@@thomas735 that’s interesting because they just completely redesigned the Camry and made it all hybrid and the price barely budged from the outgoing model.

[@thomas735]

@@Rdrunnersac idk, but everything is more expensive. Count on the other trucks creeping up in price too

[@ryansheard8092]

​@Rdrunnersac that's because the most popular vehicles, in this case the Tacoma, need to bear the burden of making up for the less popular but necessary vehicles. This is what I've said on a few posts. Go look at Toyota's balance sheet. Their EBITDA % hasn't changed drastically in 15 years. That means pricing is simply keeping up with the changes in the market. If more people would understand how money and business works, they'd stop bitching about pricing as if it's the manufacturers to bear the total blame from.

[@kabloosh699]

It's inflation. I just got a Colorado ZR2. It was just under 55k. In 2019 money it would have been more like 46k. That is how less valuable the dollar is today than it was 5 years ago. That Tacoma Off Road likely would be high 30s and that Ranger Raptor would be under 50k if it was 2019. To give perspective, I had a 2019 Colorado Z71. 41k MSRP. I actually paid around 35k for it, but it would have been low 40s in today's money new after discounts, but more likely mid to high 40s these days new.

[@AussieDazza]

The Ranger Raptor was designed and engineered in Australia with thousands of kilometres of driving on rough corrugated roads. That is why it does so well on dirt roads with corrugations .

[@craigm7240]

Paid shill

[@mikesuahtla9826]

The Ranger Raptor was designed, engineered and tested in Australia. It was put through some of the most rugged terrain imaginable. It is now the bench mark for the midsize truck category.

[@dvader3263]

It just needs the 4/7 pin connectors to be mounted next to the license plate. Did Ford testers never take the Raptor off road on any steep inclines?

[@philllsxga.7737]

LMBO!!! Every vehicle goes through tough rigorous training!! Actually GM vehicles undergo the most rigorous of drivetrain testing! And they have proven it many times on tfl...

[@porkchopdog5249]

​@@philllsxga.7737 GM makes some of the worst vehicles on the market and still needs a gov bailout every 7 years

[@philllsxga.7737]

@@porkchopdog5249 in the last four years yes They are all having issues.. Unfortunately GM is the overall best bet...

[@joser.estrada6193]

@@philllsxga.7737 You must work for gm

[@951media]

43 psi in the tire on the raptor. No wonder bad traction. 👀

[@zn105]

That’s what i was thinking. My Ranger has a 30 psi recommended psi to start!

[@scottstarck293]

Wondering if anyone else saw that..

[@porkchopdog5249]

Yeah, they "didn't have time to air down"?? Like surely the 5 minutes to air down would be made up for by completing obstacles first try with much better traction. And then he says he would lower to 25-20 psi normally?! For forest roads, sure- but for Moab?! Why would you be any higher than 15?

[@taurussho86]

They shit on everything that's not Toyota, especially this guy... I'm not surprised there's something "wrong" ​@@porkchopdog5249

[@earl4672]

Finally, someone who's c TFL who they really are. I thought I'd never be able to say this. But these guys are clearly brought in to Toyota is literally paying these guys. Why would you put that much air inside the rapture times they know what the sure is the rapture is better than the taco period there's no comparison, there's nothing in the Victoria to lineup that will compete with the rapture. All you gotta do is look at Australia. Look at everywhere else the taco was running in the Baja and no Toyota Tacoma even made it all the raptures finished.

[@pbj5725]

Seems like everyone forgot the Taco 4WD broke during light off roading. Then Toyota never really addressed the issue except replacing the entire front diff.

[@kx8960]

Well, that video solved the age old question of: ""Crunchy" 'Taco, or soft 'Taco?" once and for all...🤣

[@kx8960]

"BANG!"...Legendary Toyota Reliability has left the chat...🤣

[@lukestoyz]

How many 2024 broken differentials/actuators out of all the thousands sold and 100’s taken off-road on KZbin are there? I haven’t seen any.

[@kx8960]

@@lukestoyz Obviously you're not familiar with TFL videos....

[@gabrielback5615]

Tommy drives with his blinders on when driving a Toyota, to him they can do no wrong.

[@tylerflores-tucker1323]

The guys mention Toyotas great reliability at the beginning of the video… didn’t the TFL Tacoma lose 4wd catastrophically in their first off road drive? I smell bias.

[@scotw67]

Toyota’s mythical reliability is a thing of the past. Their quality has gone ⬇️ while other’s QC has gone ⬆️

[@useryggfdcc]

Nothing wrong with the Toyota reliability! It will outlast any other truck.

[@sammyjammy6647]

To be fair, it wasn’t the turbo, engine, or tranny. It was one faulty part connected to the differential from one supplier.

[@ReelNewwt]

They lost 4wd but It wasn’t catastrophic, the truck still drove completely fine. Which they showed in their videos

[@BigAltimaEnergy719]

Yes but Toyota used to have Kaizen production process which they try to fix problems in the assembly line before releasing it to the public

[@trailrunnah8886]

I'm not a Ford guy, but this Raptor owns this segment now. With the locker, real tires, and especially the upgraded engine, it's more special than the TRD Pro for less money. I think the ZO2 is the ultimate bargain in this category, but the upgraded engine and trick rear suspension make this most likely worth the money over the ZR2.

[@Jay-me7gw]

I agree. I also was pretty disappoint with the ZR2's motor when I test drove it. It was ok, but it wasn't amazing like the paper numbers might suggest. And we saw that confirmed here on TFLTruck where the 2.3L Ecoboost Ranger edged out the Andre's 2.7L HO Trailboss. The 3.0 Ecoboost should be completely dominant performance wise. Even the 2.7L Ranger will be a lot faster than anything else in the segment.

[@DeuceDeuceBravo]

Also the Raptor gets longer suspension arms and adaptive dampers while Toyota decided to cheap out on the most important part of a "Baja" truck.

[@thejohnnerparty]

I really wish the buttons for the lockers were not on the touch screen. What were they thinking_ This is not a Tesla. It is a truck!

[@kx8960]

Yup. If the screen takes a dump, you're f@cked. Another reason I got a loaded 2024 ZR2.

[@rickyrude2347]

The screen ain’t taking a dump and if you actually have one like I do, you’ll see you it is more effective on the touchscreen than the buttons that can easily snap off on you’re amazing ZR two- i’m lying the ZR twos are sharp looking trucks but their motors suck. My ranger raptor beat one on the highway by 10 car length I felt bad for him.

[@christos881]

There's no perspective that makes this look affordable.

[@TreatsOnTheStreets]

Nevermind affordable. There's no perspective where that looks worth the price, especially against competitors. It is priced like a Lexus but doesn't have much of the hardware it's less expensive competitors offer

[@shumann1605]

$67k for the new Taco TRD Pro Hybrid isn't for sure. What new truck is REALLY affordable?

[@Surlyman03]

TFL, when testing the 10spd in low it defaults to second gear, one needs to manually select first gear which is a granny low. This is something I never see people do in reviews. It really makes a difference crawling!

[@sapperROSS]

They wheel with 40psi in the tires, they arent the brightest nerds

[@JTube571]

@@sapperROSS He explained why in the video.

[@is6566]

It’s pretty bold to open the video claiming the latest gen Taco is the new benchmark and justifying with payload when the new Ranger has much better payload.

[@andreiionescu205]

Paid ad by toyota

[@XloMotion]

Toyota mouth piece bro. He also said that the Tacoma was a 45k truck when they paid 52k

[@michaellewandowski7596]

​@andreiionescu205 sure feels like it. Beginning to feel like TFL is just turning into Toyota homers.

[@dukekelloway5328]

Ever think that Toyota is just better and you're blinded by your own bias? Came to that realization years ago and haven't really considered the domestics since.

[@is6566]

@duke… How is the new Tacoma better? It has worse payload than the Ranger and same as the others. It has worse off road hardware and tech than a ZR2 or a Ranger Raptor and same as other midsize trucks such as Trailboss or regular Ranger. Not better in daily driving than a Ranger or GM truck and way much more expensive than any similarly equipped domestic midsize. Please, don’t say reliability because you don’t know that yet and last gen had same or more recalls. So how are these new Tacomas better?

[@marklihsu]

If this the current benchmark every other truck has surpassed this "benchmark"

[@grisa12345]

Always been a Toyota guy, but Ranger Raptor all day. All of my Ford trucks and Lincoln products in the past 6 years have been incredible, and my Toyotas have been less so. I think reputations don’t always reflect current reality.

[@trailrunnah8886]

I think Toyota is still coasting on a reputation earned a few decades ago.

[@jsagabaenmd]

Toyota benefited a lot when Ford and Chevrolet taught Ichida Toyoda to make cars in 1936. When Japan lost WWII the Americans pitied them and they supported Japan to make cars and allowed to sell cars in the US.

[@grisa12345]

@@jsagabaenmd This sounds like a whole lot of BS.

[@CraigG21]

When equipped similarly, the pricing of the new Tacoma models is nuts. ZR2 for me. As always, appreciate the info on all of these vehicles!

[@backwoodstherapy]

Any "off road" trim has a price premium. Hell, the cheapest you can find a new Gladiator Rubicon or Mojave (2024 model) according to autotrader is $50k (God knows if that's accurate or just a dealer throwing every possible discount you could possibly get at it that no consumer would ever actually qualify for). Meanwhile, a Gladiator Sport S with the max tow package (4.10 gears, Rubicon axles, big brake kit - basically a Rubicon without lockers and high clearance fender flares) can be had for $5,000 cheaper. Now, I'm sure the lockers in and of itself are worth $5k but 99% of people will never need that capability so they're paying for features they'll never use and paying for the convenience. Once the aftermarket catches up, you'll be able to buy a SR5 for way cheaper than a TRD Off Road, throw your own locker and shocks in and it'll be just as capable for way less.

[@tyh6243]

@@backwoodstherapy Fair, but the ZR2 is an "off road" trim with front/rear lockers, a lift, oversize tires, and some of the best shocks you can buy, and it's significantly less expensive than Toyota. Ford and Chevy midsize are compelling and I say that having never owned either brand.

[@beexiong2995]

The GM twins are still rocking the previous gen underpinning probably why its cheaper

[@backwoodstherapy]

​@@tyh6243they call it the "Toyota Tax" for a reason, I guess.

[@TreatsOnTheStreets]

It's almost like they're trying to push Tacoma buyers to the zr2

[@1FiftyOverland]

Ranger Raptor is the new bench mark

[@ck4391]

For real, comparing the new Raptor to the new TRD Pro or Trail Hunter you'd have to be an idiot to not choose the Raptor

[@ragnarok400]

​@ck4391 I've been looking at the trailhunter because I need a 6ft bed and I'm also planning on throwing alu cab canopy camper on it.

[@brandonjames740]

The raptor does nothing better then any other truck but go fast in a line. U have to be a ford d rider to think this thing is not ugly and soft. The interior is a joke

[@1FiftyOverland]

@brandonjames740 nothing better? It has a better screen actually set in the dash, better seats , better suspension, Better engine, front locker, actually looks meaner than a tacoma.

[@1FiftyOverland]

@@ragnarok400 you must be rich.

[@MrJwh3000]

This turned into a Ford commercial pretty quick. I bet Toyota and the fan boys are pissed!😂

[@orlandomartinez6213]

haven't tested the new trd pro yet buddy. don't get excited yet!

[@edspears4844]

Sorry Tommy… the ranger raptor is the new benchmark! The limited Toy cost as much as the raptor but does half the stuff 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@JohnDoe-wy2py]

Another KZbinr talked about attending a special Toyota retreat. He said TFL was in attendance also. This was a different meeting than the reveals for the Tacoma, 4Runner, and Land Cruiser. Funny that Tommy makes a point of saying he isn’t being paid by Toyota. Wonder if being invited to these retreats has anything to do with them not saying anything negative about the Tacoma or its huge price increase?

[@ReelNewwt]

The limited model isn’t even in same class, it’s just a loaded out street driver

[@krasnaludek298]

Agree … that Raptor is a game changer in the segment.

[@jakeharsha9931]

...for twice as long.

[@andreiionescu205]

​@@JohnDoe-wy2pyall youtubers are paid to say Nice things about the products they review,but they never admit that

[@FreePalestine718]

I drove both cars and I could tell you this the ranger by far is better than the Tacoma

[@riverpirate1022]

Until it breaks down and gets recalled once a month.

[@Will-ui1yb]

@@riverpirate1022Yes that blue ranger in the video already had a broken diff. Not sure about the recall tho.

[@TJ-po9ol]

@@riverpirate1022 Irony is the tacoma truck in this review comparison blew up already with light offroading.

[@kobayashimaru8114]

I noticed the low hanging hitch wiring on the Ranger as well. I predict relocating it will be a popular mod.

[@kx8960]

Nah, let the trail itself "relocate" it for you!🤣 Yeah, totally stupid placement for it, like on the Tacoma. My 2024 ZR2 has it right next to the license plate. Easy to get to, and safe from trail damage.

[@TJY2K]

That has to be due to it being developed in Australia, and if I'm not mistaken, I think their license plates are longer, which i think is why the wiring wasn't built into the bumper.

[@4vinylsound]

80K for a full-sized truck 50K for a mid-sized truck there is some CEOs out there that are getting very rich off of the stupid idiots who pay those prices

[@beexiong2995]

I dont think those ceos are responsible for inflation and epa imposing restrictions to engine sizes and emissions

[@Bosha92]

You fail to realize $80k today is approximately $60k from 8 years ago. They are simply keeping up with inflation!

[@legion1630]

we are not idiots just work harder..am sure my grandfather will be mad of the prices too

[@4vinylsound]

@@beexiong2995 Well you want to have clean air for your children to breathe and clean water for your kids to drink right.

[@4vinylsound]

@@Bosha92 They cost that much because there's people that are stupid enough to pay that price because everybody has lots of money because the economy's so d*** good.

[@R_Tower]

That Toyota TRD pro is going to need to be an incredible vehicle for the price. So far it ain’t looking good for the Pro based on its released suspension performance metrics. The Ranger Raptor & even ZR2 are killing it at their current price.

[@kx8960]

LOVE my 2024 ZR2!

[@DYNABIKE1]

You guys make My day so many times. 2014 Toyota FJ owner that can't get out like I wish I could. You provide the escape I need !! Thanks

[@themouas]

I didn't see the Tacoma climb the wall.😊

[@marijnderuiter]

Love the review Tommy! The argument 'The seats weren't good because large (read:obese) people can't fit in them' really should be left out of any list of not so good things. Unless you are 7ft or a pro wrestler, it should probably be a wakeup call when you can't fit in a car seat anymore!

[@unknowntechio]

Would love to see a cost based comparison based on budget range, what you can get in $$40-$50k, $50-$60k etc. Then based on outcome score a dollar amount to the benefits of one over the other, for example…say ZR2 VS Ranger Raptor, say Ranger is $3k more, is the motor worth the $3k also throwing in gas mileage, etc. Maybe have four categories, off road capability, comfort, tech, tco w/maintenance..etc….

[@ejesoriginal]

Tommy must have just came from an audition for Blue's Clues...

[@-zerocool-]

Ranger Raptor is the most do it all vehicle every created!

[@earl4672]

Yes your Absolutely.Correct.If we notice he's finding all things to complain about the rapture, which is he's not a true off roader, the raptor will pass all of these tests.But they intentionally try to do things and try to make it seem to be so old.That's a little problem bias

[@EdwardVarner]

Inflation is not an excuse. Average car in 2014 was $33k today it’s $47.25k. $33k in 2014 inflated to today’s prices would be $42.5k. People are paying $5000 more per car on average with prices being held the same. Incomes have not even kept up with inflation.

[@ryansheard8092]

That's not the full picture. The best way to determine if pricing is about correct is to go back and look at the % EBITDA the manufacturers were turning before compared to now. If EBITDA as a % is close to the same, it means pricing across the lineup is correct.

[@TheBRUINS1337]

Your forgetting the massive improvements in the manufacturing processes and tons of upgrades over a 3rd gen Tacoma. You get more, you pay more. Also the price of milk and eggs is not what it used to be.

[@billc333]

It comes down to one thing, sales…if you price yourself out of the middle class or if the middle class cannot afford the truck because the price is ridiculous and the loan is sky high, they are not going to sell shit. The upper class don’t buy in volume needed to sustain multiple models, the price so high no one wants to scratch it, and in turn can’t sell it (turnover loyalty sales) because they are underwater on the loan. The economy sucks and going worse…manufacturers are not living in American reality and the government is driving us into a ditch even the best off road truck can never get out of without a 20,000lb winch!

[@tommyistommy]

I think the whole tgna-f platform is going to be a case study on how to lose customers. The 2024 Tacoma for example had supply issues, now they are rotting on the lot...the prices, efficiency and capabilities are all very disappointing. They look cool, but nobody wanted a complicated, expensive, smaller backseat, less fuel range truck.

[@ryansheard8092]

@tommyistommy not sure where you're getting the "rotting on the lot" idea. Maybe some small Toyota dealer in BFE, but I live in TX, and they are selling just fine. The problem is these dealerships are trying to sell them above INVOICE or above MSRP. Most large volume dealerships will sell you a truck at invoice and that's the ticket.

[@DaRevrin]

Toyota mis priced their mid sized truck when you can get a properly equipped ZR2 and raptor for cheaper than a tacoma.

[@JustinKingOffroad]

6:07 "that's what she said" hahahahaha, sorry I had to. i'm dying over here LMAO!

[@vihtoripuurola3775]

Got to spend a week in a 24 TRD Off Road and I'm glad I had a 21 Ranger Tremor back home. There were some good features, but the mileage was subpar and they still have not fixed their comfort issues. The Tremor suspension and lack of noise also trumps the TRD. I still believe the last good Tacoma generation ended after the 2004 model year.

[@yourkoreanbuddy1]

I just bought a 24 Frontier Pro4x and I couldn’t be happier 😊

[@DeuceDeuceBravo]

You got the best bang-for-the-buck in this segment. 👍

[@jdfleetguy28]

Great video guys. Loving the Ranger Raptor Content. Keep it coming! Picking mine up tomorrow.

[@ChrisXif1]

The connector hanging under the bumper is more like a classic case of under-engineering and cost reducing. In the bumper would make so much more sense.

[@TJY2K]

That has to be due to it being developed in Australia, and if I'm not mistaken, I think their license plates are longer, which i think is why the wiring wasn't built into the bumper.

[@thomascarpenter5536]

@@TJY2Kthat’s a really good point. An aftermarket bar can fix that or cutting the stock one. I did that for my Xterra and set the plugs into the metal bumper. Also added some lights to it.

[@plus790]

Really need to compare the Raptor to the TRD Pro. $57k *is* a bargain. The standard Raptor already comes loaded--you don't have to pay an extra $15k to get both lockers, premium tires, comfortable heated leather-trimmed seats, and nicer infotainment. The Ranger Raptor is a premier desert runner that handles rock-crawling quite well and is exceptional in daily use and overlanding. And does it all as a mid-size while maintaining 1400+ pounds of payload and 5500 pounds of towing. I have to nit pick on TFL's nit picking though. TFL will harp on the truck because they need to engage the lockers of a pretty challenging Moab trail...while praising those lockers for instantaneous engagement and perfect performance. This from the same channel that pointlessly drag races everything--grocery getters and off-roaders alike.

[@ph00ny1]

Quite a few journalists have already said Raptor is level above the TRD Pro. 65k starting price TRD Pro makes the RAM RHO seem like a bargain

[@Mycameron2323]

Ranger interior is a major loss compared to new Tacoma. Standard features are not close Tacoma has no package on top trip everything standard.

[@Mycameron2323]

​@@ph00ny1lol good luck finding a ram RHO at "base price" if you read the article nothing is standard it's a part of a package. So with any options it's going to be at least 80-90k

[@ph00ny1]

@@Mycameron2323 I'm well aware of base price and the lv1 options package which adds a boatload of items for just under 10k. If it's not a limited number vehicle as said in many of the RHO videos, you can simply order one and wait. Base features list based on the order guide is pretty full featured to boot

[@ryankunkel8247]

@@Mycameron2323 you make no sense here. Of course top trims include all options, etc. The only thing a Pro has over the raptor is ventilated seats and sunroof, all for ~$8K more! Pro has less performance in a what is essentially a 2 door truck. Interior aesthetic is subjective anyways, most guys don't buy a truck for an interior.

[@spartanchirho]

At 2:07 you can see where Tommy took a leak on the rocks before that descent 😂

[@live4mac]

I sure hope a head to head comparison is coming of the ZR2, Raptor, and TRD pro. They are all great trucks with different options at different price points. Put it in a situation to test if the Toyota can keep up with the trucks with front lockers!

[@dannypinyan3949]

The TRD pro shouldn't even be in the mix.

[@dannypinyan3949]

I've got 2 toyotas in the driveway. I'm just being honest GMC Ford and Chevrolet Dominate Toyota in mid-size trucks.

[@triggerjerk01]

with the price of the TRD PRO, they better include the ZR2 Bison. A loaded Bison is priced close to a Pro. WTF.

[@dannypinyan3949]

@@triggerjerk01 Well said.

[@robertjohnson2581]

All the vehicles that you mentioned are junk. I would rather just drive a pinto.

[@estarszak]

That truck should be a 2 door with long bed option. Watching you, by yourself, in a 4 door truck makes me say HMMMMM

[@rodgood]

Off Roading works better @ 12 PSI not 42 .

[@bryanhersman4037]

I'd love to see a rock crawling side by side with the Gladiator Rubicon, the Colorado ZR2, the Ranger Raptor, and the Tacoma Trailhunter. Also price them all with the standard features.

[@teotwawki00]

I needed this video...Ahhhhhh.🎉Thanks Tommy. 👍

[@JohnDoe-wy2py]

Another KZbinr talked about attending a special Toyota sponsored retreat. He said TFL was in attendance also. This was a different meeting than the reveals for the Tacoma, 4Runner, and Land Cruiser. Funny that Tommy makes a point of saying he isn’t being paid by Toyota. Wonder if being invited to these retreats has anything to do with them not saying anything negative about the Tacoma or its huge price increase?

[@BigAltimaEnergy719]

That’s exactly the point here, they don’t want u being too honest and having an opinion like that, most of these KZbinrs and journalist can’t say all those things otherwise it would affect their future invitations to Toyota events and press releases…

[@zlt4lt4zz71]

Well if Criticize negative comments mostly like @Toyota won't invite for future events forsure they're caught between a rock🪨 & hard place😵😵 dirty Toyota

[@steven2723]

Attending retreats is pretty common. Toyota is accommodating them by visiting moab and driving their vehicles

[@JohnDoe-wy2py]

@@steven2723 apparently there are different levels of retreats. The one I am referring too wasn’t a new vehicle reveal.

[@Sam-mx3cj]

​@@JohnDoe-wy2py stop accusing people of things just because you don't agree or like what they are say. New Tacoma is a bloody excellent class leading mid size truck and even car and driver ranked the both hybrid plus STD turbo version as number one/two. People like you John honestly disgust me🤮

[@nathanlewis3462]

Ranger really is the best all-around truck!

[@DavidFigs]

Finally!! I've been waiting for this video.

[@TFLoffroad]

More to come!

[@rickyrude2347]

I have a brand new 2024 ranger raptor until you own one and drive one you’ll never understand just how truly amazing of a vehicle it is-one of a kind and nothing touches it-the engine alone is a class of its own

[@brandonbireley1690]

One of your best episodes Tommy. Really well done.

[@JTube571]

Front locker helps a ton. Installed one in my '06 Pathfinder and it takes an extra sticky situation to get it to struggle. Did the wall and one tree hill with no problem last time I was in Moab.

[@ryans6369]

Looks like Fins n Things - love that trail!

[@scottneal2738]

I thought the same when I got the 2019 FX4 Ranger and took it through places I wouldn't have gone in the old 1999 4.0 Ranger. It felt like a beast even then but....but it did have some areas to fix for being a little better for a stock off-road labeled vehicle. Haven't driven the new one or the Raptor edition but excited to get my hands on to just drive if nothing else.

[@someguy9440]

For sure I think a lot of people are wrongly snubbing the FX4 pak while looking at Tremor and Raptor. ARB air locker kits are available front and rear. It's a no-brainer.

[@jaredmeche6325]

They fixed the front seat problem by killing the backseat functionality.

[@paulm6481]

Back seat of last gen Taco was still not very accommodating.

[@shiftmotorsports9803]

In my opinion, the benchmark for midsize trucks is still the ZR2. $48k with front and rear lockers is the best deal on the market

[@TheNotimprezed]

100% and I'm a Ford guy. The only knock on the zr2 vs a Raptor is motor but the Chevy will be better everywhere but Baja style driving

[@mikek5424]

Horsepower isn't everything I'm gonna guess a ranger raptor stock vs a zr2 stock is quite a bit heavier with all that rear end witchcraft probably around 400lbs

[@thomas735]

Rolling the dice with reliability though

[@theoutdoordad7395]

Plus it comes with crap transmissions for FREE think of all the time you can spend at the dealership eating old donuts and drinking lousy coffee

[@christopherkozal7987]

Yeah but it’s a Chevy. I’d pay premium for Toyota if it lasts longer.

[@jamesvelvet3612]

No disrespect intended: More Tommy a bit less Roman in front of the camera. Tommy is a natural. But talk to Andre about bandwidth and throughput. Love that Raptor

[@pumpedupdart6859]

Maybe air down in the Ranger, like you did in the Toyota for an actually fair comparison of Trail Control.

[@jamesbrock1306]

They can't do that. The last time they tested a TRD vs a Tremor the TRD and Gladiator both looked pathetic.

[@lucwilson1]

Was that a piece of rubber tube on the Taco's exhaust at 3:19??? To not scratch it up? LOL.

[@krasnaludek298]

Great video Tommy … I really like the Ranger Raptor. Good balance of power & features at a “fair” price if I can find one w/o markup.

[@Idahovandal4ever]

Crossing early and often into the totally subjective......you go TLoffroad!

[@shanehegwood7139]

Side note guys….if you want something fun in off time at the shop, look at an RC car. The Traxxas TRX4 is right up your alley, 4wd, solid axles with portal axles, lockable front and rear axles, and 2 speed transfer case. I have one I’ve upgraded and due to the realism have thoroughly enjoyed its offroadablity and articulation. I’m not a salesman I just enjoy realism and trucks!

[@YouMediv]

Would be interesting to see comparison with Colorado zr2, it's positioning itself in very similar category (DSSV shocks for fast driving and f/r lockers) but much cheaper, especially considering Ford dealers always do mark up for raptors.

[@kx8960]

Yup. EXACTLY why I just picked up a 2024 loaded w/moonroof ZR2....and took it to Moab for 3 days 2 weekends ago. LOVE it!

[@djjf45]

Great video here. I like the ranger raptor over most other current options. I would love to see more videos where trucks have weight in the bed like the Tacoma! A lot of us use our vehicles with weight. Oh also, pro tip, air the tires down before filming a video 😉.

[@TJY2K]

@tfl The low tow wiring has to be due to it being developed in Australia, and if I'm not mistaken, I think their license plates are longer, which i think is why the wiring wasn't built into the bumper where the plate goes.

[@jeremybryant614]

Love the video, surprised the Tacoma still has the steps on the side. Thought those would be removed week one.

[@ryansheard8092]

Their basic premise is to test vehicles as they are from the factory. Anyone can modify a vehicle to make it better.

[@lukestoyz]

They took the chin spoiler off, they can take off those eye sores

[@LucaBrasi125]

Channel dedicated to offroading... doesn't drop the tyre pressure 🗿

[@gwhalin]

Is 41psi really the recommended tire pressure on the ranger in the door sill sticker?

[@seditious1627]

That Raptor paint is great! Nice video, keep up the good work!

[@coreyyancey9272]

I’m gonna guess on the Ranger that the trailer wiring was not in the bumper due to the fitment of a larger spare tire possibly

[@Aaron_Voltz]

Is that big touchscreen, in the Ranger Raptor, Gorilla Glass or plastic? I put a screen protector on my Maverick's touchscreen right away because it's plastic and i didn't want scratches. But a glass screen wouldn't scratch & wouldn't need a screen protector.

[@goodtimes9501]

I am SURE you boys are doing your BEST to protect FORD 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@kristoferfc6525]

Did you guys sort out the 4 wheel low problems with switching in and out of it on the Taco? Sounds like a big problem....also where did you get that camper at? Looks pretty cool!

[@strykerentllc]

"bust an axle"... LOL All that needed to be said.

[@nrlondon7959]

By any chance, is that the Fin n' Things trail? If it is I am wondering how well the Tacoma did on that trail. There are some pretty steep up and downs rocks there. I remember scraping the back end of a Jeep on that trail. Just curious. I was wondering if my 2022 TRD Pro would work.

[@Jay-me7gw]

I imagine you will scrape unless you bypass things or are super, super careful with your lines. I ran it with a solid axle swapped 1995 4Runner on 37's and still dragged my rear bumper here and there. If I remember right, that bumper was almost 34" off the ground.

[@saint_keeblerElf]

Great video glad to see you got guys got hands on this vehicle. Only misinformation I caught would be the availability of the tires. The Ranger isn't the first production vehicle to sport the Ko3's ; the GMC Sierra HD AT4 was the first actually but its not a big gripe just something you should know. Aside from the Toyota are there any other trucks you will be comparing this too in future videos? Like the Colorado AT4x?

[@dillaneis]

Never thought I’d say this Ranger Raptor > Tacoma

[@matthewschiebout7384]

it's been Ranger Raptor > Hilux for years now...

[@geestang2662]

Have you guys test this ranger raptor to the other ranger line ups 4x4, that would be an awesome test

[@gogofastful]

The Tacoma is unmatched? Which of those things you listed can't the other midsized trucks do? Squeeze the kids in the tiny rear seat?

[@rjejames28]

I think i ordered one the raptor that is. Whats everones favorite color on the raptor i have a week or two left to possibly still change color choice on my build.

[@calebnathanael273]

Hey guys, I’ve watched the videos for years. I love all the content you guys create, I follow all the channels, and I know you guys read the majority of the comments. However I only have one issue with the videos… I have a hard time hearing, and sometimes I have to backup the videos because I can’t hear what you guys are saying overtop of the background music.. plz and thank you, other then that the videos are phenomenal

[@Thomas-gh5dt]

Really nice camera work!

[@GregLanz]

My Tacoma TRD also had the trailer wiring under the bumper but without the armor which was already broken when I bought it. It took about $15 to replace the plug and mount it beside the license place in the bumper where it should have been in the first place. Such a basic screw up

[@NatesHomeTours]

Front locker is a game changer? Haven't other brands been doing front lockers for a while now? You know Chevy and Ram. 22:52 is that No Future by Will Harrison from Epidemic Sound? It sounds like a song I use occasionally in my videos.

[@WW-wf8tu]

These 50 ads brought to you by TFLoffroad. 🙄 Spot on agreement with your assessment Tommy. Ridiculous place for a wire harness. Protected by a plate or not. Just stupid. Locker control from a screen. Bad deal. No V8, bum deal. High sticker price for a midsize, bad deal. The shocker to me was how it needed a front locker to walk up that hill. I agree with you the Toyota with CC would have done it effortlessly. But I was not expecting that thing to struggle that much. It is a nice looking very capable machine. Good thing it didn't get "stuck" and create unnecessary drama. 😏

[@rodgood]

42 psi was a big part of the problem .

[@Will-ui1yb]

I wonder if you really go offroad even once. Or just sitting in a slow as f toyota v8 getting overtaken by bicycles on the way to the shopping mall.😅

[@ryanmartinage]

are yall going to use the camper this time and do some trips or just.... roll it around CO?

[@terrencejones9817]

The KO3 did not come put first on the Rager Raptor. They were out on GMC 3500 AT4s back in January.

[@tracygraham5379]

Way to go Tommy. You beat up Romans new truck! Lol

[@Mill72]

I imagine some aftermarket companies will come out with a trailering hookups relocation kit. To retro in the bumper next to the license plate.

[@brokenwrench404]

Twin turbo 4 cylinder vs twin turbo v6 plus the ranger raptor has all the good Offroad parts

[@kx8960]

SINGLE turbo 4cylinder.

[@arjones2330]

You should compare the raptor to the trd pro. And ripp in both of them showing how they take the woops. And rough roads.

[@user-ue2ut8sw5s]

Can you guys please release the offroad moab midsize competition video already?

[@thomas735]

Until the Tacoma can prove it’s reliability, the Frontier will be the benchmark IMO. I’m optimistic the Tacoma will be a good truck though.

[@JokerG16]

underrated comment

[@lukestoyz]

The benmark is the sales leader in the segment usually

[@Sam-mx3cj]

@thomas735• Toyota has to prove nothing at all to anyone. Because Toyota has no issue building ultra reliable hybrid vehicles and turbos. Frontier is the Worst mid size truck in it's class from all levels.

[@JokerG16]

@@Sam-mx3cj how is the frontier the worst?

[@Sam-mx3cj]

@@JokerG16 outdated interior design exterior design comfort tech features and lack of TRIM levels plus many more reasons. Only truck it's better than is the gladiator.

[@brians.1357]

Ranger Raptor is a sweet truck!! After owning a midsize Colorado I think for Ranger Raptor money I’d go for a Silverado Trail Boss or F-150 with a V8 assuming those have discounts to get below $57k. Feel like you get more of a Swiss Army knife for the money with a half-ton (my opinion).

[@guentherwilke2055]

The Ranger Raptor definitely has a fancier suspension, but the Taco’s craw control seems to make up for the front locker. An OR Premium iForce Max would be a really solid comparison for the Ranger Raptor.

[@TJ-po9ol]

If it was the same as the bronco raptor, but with a pickup body, I would have bought one. I wish it has fox 3.0's and 37's. It will be hard to get this thing to fit bigger tires, those wheel wells look small, comes with 33's??

[@RichardVac]

I love it

[@hexnut72]

Where is "The Wall" located?

[@andressastoque6183]

“How fun it is to go off roading when the vehicle does everything for you”

[@Dusdaddy]

lol...never heard a falser statement in my life. Hell, why don't we just stay home and watch it on video?

[@Getusom]

Isn’t that what you’re off roading for? To have fun in your vehicle. Why wouldn’t it do everything g for you?

[@Dusdaddy]

@@Getusom Off-roading isn't a "task" or "job" that systems can make the burden easier or remove like the towing apps. Off-roading is about challenging your ability to control the throttle, to choose the right line, to know when to brake, when "give'it to her", when to winch, etc.

[@aidenarkham]

Exactly that's bitch as shit for people who don't know how to drive.

[@tigerbiterhater]

Very fun.

[@jesssegura5469]

Do you think either of the hurricanes will go into the gladiator??? Keep up the awesome work TFL does 😊

[@MrTRexPh]

Does on x off-road work in other countries?