Don’t Buy a New Toyota Tacoma TRD PRO, Buy This Instead!

[@andyham6094]

I’m just obsessed with the look of the trd pro. If you are going to do aftermarket mods and really build it up to your choosing then def get the off road. If you just want a capable beautiful looking truck off the lot and not want to do too many aftermarket mods then the trd pro is the way to go. Can’t go wrong either way with a toyota truck.

[@johnnysager8899]

Love my 2017 TRD Off Road and no issues since it was new . Don't go off road much but it's gotten me through every major snow storm we have ever had!! And it tows my boat just fine. Have owned Toyota Tacoma's since 1994 and I am a ex GM technician!!

[@06colkurtz]

Well done again. I chose the SR and built my own. Bumpers, full skid plates, rock rails, cab and bed racks, desert air intake, wheels, wheel spacers, mild lift, winch, bed cover, locking rear diff, and full recovery and camping gear. And I saved a butt load over the off road.

[@justinmeasday8930]

That seems the way to go to me. Wind up with a more capable and durable truck. I'm looking to run one in a ranch situation where at least 70 percent of its life will be on dirt. It will leave in a body bag, trade in value is irrelevant.

[@jordanyang3066]

My TRD Off Road has taken me damn ner everywhere and in stock form.

[@reylicruz1328]

Toyota power brother 😈

[@macdaddy1617]

I had a 95 Toyota truck stock back in the day and we beat the hell out of it 4 wheeling and sold it still running well!

[@0REDSOX7]

I just ordered my Toyota TRD Off-Road and is due on on the 30th of July! CANT WAIT!

[@bobbythorton7693]

i mean it is a light truck with a twin turbo v6

[@robgom777]

I got the same EXACT truck! For the same exact reason. I can use that $10k to put a full coilover suspension, wheels and tires, racks, tents and all!

[@canyonoverland5003]

I have a 2019 TRD OR and I had the same choice to make. Except in Canada - where I am - the price difference between the Pro and the OR is a bit more than $14 595. And I did throw the saved money to roof rack, bed rack, RTT, and a bunch of other overlanding goodies. Trivia note - In Canada, we can only get the TRD OR with the short bed.

[@chrisb6866]

Me too!.. I'd rather spend 10K on upgrades to my off road.. :)

[@chrisb6866]

@Arty Mcfli yes, you can get an aftermarket Pro grille

[@ChromeChaser66]

Great video! Another alternative is the truck I just got - a TRD OR with the TRD factory PRO lift kit (plus bigger wheels and more aggressive tires). All the capability of the TRD Pro, for $6K less! Only had it for a week, but I love it!

[@ptown19929734]

Not if you get premium package on your TRD OR , just bought one and msrp was 43k

[@professorfinesser4015]

@@ptown19929734 have to ask are you hispanic? Lmao

[@ElevationEveryWeekend]

Agreed! It’s what I did in 2018 (white TRD off road). Around $35k. Just about to start the mods.

[@lponce007]

35k is great. In southern CA about 10k more

[@jamesrozario4123]

Bought a trd off road 4x4 double cab short bed last week, and I did some off roading this weekend and its a great truck

[@johnmadsen37]

Is it true the front does not lock? So it’s a 3x4 using brakes to control slip?

[@lewisdavis1491]

Would you get the short bed over the normal one?

[@SomeGuy_GRM]

@@johnmadsen37 if that's your logic, I'd call it a 3.5x4 because of A-Trac.

[@EnriqueGarcia-yn8vz]

I bought a 2020 TRD OFF ROAD long bed because you guys recommended it. And by saving lots cash I will build the Overland rig of my dreams and take it down to Patagonia in a few years ! Thanks TFL

[@diviningrod2671]

How is your vehicle loaded? this video makes me think the longer bed is the way to go.

[@kingdingaling781]

I have the same truck, same color, just a manual. Awesome vehicle

[@joshuaaguirre8065]

I have a ‘20 off road with the manual and getting the manual was an amazing decision. What’s also nice is I have the LED headlights too, they’re offered on every truck other than SR and SR5 with the technology package 2 and higher

[@ryanjv]

Looking at a 2018 manual off road. Happy with it still?

[@joshuaaguirre8065]

@@ryanjv absolutely. Especially living where I do, with constant snow fall 9 months out of the year, the manual is absolutely the perfect choice

[@TucsonDude]

@@joshuaaguirre8065 I have the same truck. Still drive my Subaru more, but the configuration you have is the best value.

[@jyoung188]

I got a 2020 SR5 with the 6’ bed. Already started customizing the way I want without obnoxious stuff like fake hood scoops and snorkels and stickers. And it’s dumb but having a sunglasses holder is more useful than off-road crawl controls and off road modes to me 99.999% of the time haha

[@alvarez321]

I went with the SR and the Sunglasses holder was one of favorite features. Lol

[@Shakerhood69]

Manual Transmission Off Road has the Sunglasses Holder too.

[@dumpsterfire3382]

Rear locker????

[@jyoung188]

@@dumpsterfire3382 would be nice to have the locker but I don’t need it personally. Haven’t missed it yet. I’m not a serious off-roader. I’m a Home Depot and dump run dad who occasionally will take a trip to the Sierras or up to Tahoe. I’d buy a manual 2 door jeep and not a truck with a 6ft bed if I was hitting up Moab. Edit: and I live in the Northern California valley btw, weather and snow is no issue for me.

[@kris_roro]

TRD Off Road cement grey 👍🏽

[@19redmiata94]

Thats what Ive got too, love that truck

[@paulverstraete9157]

me too....4 door long bed....

[@Sam1000RR]

@@paulverstraete9157 got that too, awesome truck

[@MJFUYT]

That grey looks hot AF 🔥

[@IzaguirreC]

Same, I got a cement OR DCSB

[@peterhoma6385]

Bought my 2018 Tacoma 4x4 TRD OR , DC premium package with leather , brand new with 5 miles on ODO best vehicle/ truck I have purchased in 28 years I love it and will end up keeping it till I die , fox coil overs in front and fox + reservoirs in the rear with nitro 4.88, sitting on TRD pro wheels , 265/75R16 toyo AT2 , Prinsu roof rack , I can’t stop driving it I like it so much so capable off road , I ❤️ it !!

[@txmoroni]

Could you guys do a "best bang for your buck" series on midsized trucks. Meaning at what point are you getting less utility for every dollar increase. Similar to this video. What would be the most capable and affordable trim of each class. I would be very interested in your opinions.

[@treizTUBE]

This video IS that video. The Taco off road can be had with the manual for a little as $36k, the next closest is the Ford Ranger xlt fx4 at $41k, then the Zr2 for $45k to start, or you can go up to the gladiator manual at around $52k. The Taco is by far the better deal.

[@Jerlemi2]

Best bang for your buck is to get a full-size truck. More power, more torque, more room, smoother drive, same or better mpg, just a little more expensive than the overpriced midsized markups.

[@shiftmotorsports9803]

Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 is the best bang for your buck/most capable off-roader on the market. Sticker starts in the low $40's but dealers will sell them for upper $30's. Considering it has front and rear lockers, off road tires, more horsepower than the competition, and the 8 speed automatic transmission, there's no comparison. It also drives just as well on the street as a family sedan....even with the off road tires.

[@kabloosh699]

I'm not sure about the Ford Ranger with prices but I think the best bang for your buck is probably the Nissan Frontier with the Chevy Colorado a close second. I know I got my Colorado pretty heavily discounted for around 34.5k when it was just shy of being under 41k MSRP for example.

[@PackerManForLife]

Although the Nissan Frontier isnt as appealing and reliable as a Tacoma, I feel like the Frontier is the best bang for your buck. I see 3 year old Frontiers with 35,000 miles selling for around 19k. A Tacoma is almost double that price for same year and mileage

[@gsdlvr123]

I bought a new 2019 TRD DCSB Off Road in Jan 2019. I own a horse farm on a river, and my main business office is 60 miles away. On our farm I use the truck's 4WD capabilities all over our small trails, up and down muddy river areas AND it's my daily driver for business. I should add - while we have 5 vehicles - though not the most expensive of our vehicles - this is my favorite - by far!! I drive a lot and I've put 76K miles on this truck...no issues in performance, or dependability...This truck is wonderful!!!

[@bekabeka71]

You have a farm but still have a full time business office right? Just goes to show farming alone is never enough unless you have thousands of hectares you still need a full time or part time job to sustain

[@gsdlvr123]

@@bekabeka71 it’s a farm for fun…my wife has always loved horses…so I bought this property almost 20 years ago and we raised our 3 kids here - my wife stayed home. They are either currently in college or graduated. Our “farm” is a money going out, not in lol. I’ll probably retire soon and be on a horse all day…😊

[@indygamertag829]

TRD Off-road 2019 Tacoma was the one I got. Has crawl, has the 4x4. You don’t need much else.

[@tpolarbeart]

When I bought my TRD OR the dealer wouldn't negotiate on the PRO so I saved a lot more going with the OR. In fact it's gone up so much in value in its first year that it's trade in value is higher than what I paid for it. The prices skyrocketed when the 2020 model came out

[@bencallies73]

The bro tax hit the Tacoma’s hard

[@carlosvega2962]

Good thing I got my 2019 Tacoma TRD brand new 2 years ago for 34k now like the guy said the off roads are 37k ! Crazy

[@kurtbecker9609]

@@carlosvega2962 sure, sell 'em. then figure out how to get back into a truck you want for same money... I have a 2018 that I much prefer to the 2020 (what was new then) and a heck of alot more than the 2022...

[@ericsmith1453]

I just completed a 2 year contract in Saudi Arabia working in the dessert.Toyota pickups are the only ones that last a really long time and still keep value ,the rest are scrapped fairly quickly -seen land Cruisers with 900 K km's which is really good considering conditions. If you stick to the asphalt roads Ford Crown Vic's never die.

[@Big.W.]

Ford Crown Vic’s use a whole engine’s worth of oil per day.

[@ericsmith1453]

@@Big.W. Haha true in Saudi that is no problem, water for the coolant system may be a bigger issue sometimes.I saw crazy km's on these things they are imported as cheap used cars and maintenance done from thereon is lets just say lightly

[@Supergoatfireworks]

I just got a '21 barcelona red TRD off road on oct 31st. LOVE it! also had mud guards, floor mats, QI wireless charging, and the TRD LED headlights and fogs

[@hgtydjdjdgh67889]

Not going to lie, I almost purchased a 2019 TRD Pro 4Runner because of the color (voodoo blue). I ended up purchasing a TRD Off-Road... the price difference was $15,000. The dealer was willing to discount the TRD Off-Road but not the Pro. "I can't discount the TRD Pro because people will pay sticker for these in voodoo blue". Cool, I respect the honesty.

[@-bh]

Out here the voodoo blues were well above sticker. The cheapest I found was $65k while another dealer had theirs marked up to $74k. I also went with a '19 Off-Road instead. I really wanted that voodoo blue, but I'm glad I didn't spend that much money. Especially now that my rig has some trail damage under its belt.

[@paulchristiansen7014]

TRD PROs are like 86,87 e30 m3 could not negotiate with the price or lease them at the time

[@WW-wf8tu]

@@-bh So, take it to your local paint shop and have them blue it up. lol. What will Toyota do? Sue you?

[@solaydbak]

Can’t you get it custom painted...

[@-bh]

W W I’ll probably do that eventually. I don’t feel like I’m particularly harsh on my ride, but the OEM paint seems to chip if you look at it wrong.

[@GATORADDAM]

You're right.... That's why I have a TRD off road. I ripped out the body rolling, brake diving, bottoming out suspension and replaced it, with 3 inches of lift while I was at it. A set of 33 inch KO2s, deleted the sway bar and now it's a proper overlander!

[@dannyv2335]

I went with the SR5 and have no regrets

[@justinmeasday8930]

It seems like if off road is most important, then the cheapest 4wd version would be best idea. Then full suspension upgrade and so on and wind up with a better truck for less money. The lowest interior is good enough. I'm talking trucks that will primarily be on dirt roads till wore out.

[@markrick911]

I have a 21 TRD sport the only thing I'll add is running boards and maybe a bullbar I love that truck I looked at a Ford comparable and could not afford one I only had to wait 2 weeks to get it

[@kollin1138]

I just got my 2020 TRD off-road with absolutely not options on it in voodoo blue and I absolutely love it! Out the door under 35k as well.

[@jaimeruvalcaba9968]

In what city and state did you get this great deal,here in Salinas California that exact same truck goes for almost 45k out the door

[@angeltorres5982]

@@jaimeruvalcaba9968 in SoCal is about the same price

[@MrPerfectlyEpic]

I have the SR 4 door all wheel drive and it gets me everywhere completely stock

[@tedspirakis627]

Your must have read my mind with this video: I purchased a TRD Pro, Double Cab w/extended bed 2 months ago for the reasons you mentioned. Customizing the vehicle is in the future, but for now, my wife and I are enjoying the vehicle as is: We can go, where we want to go right now, as is.

[@WW-wf8tu]

Totally agree. The Pro is just an over priced Off Road. When you plan on modifying it, why spend all that extra money on some badges when you can put it into your personal modification choices. Glad TFL sported this video saying the same thing for those that don't think like this. :)

[@treizTUBE]

This is excellent advice. I've been looking at which truck I want to get next and came to the same conclusion about the Tacoma. Better to save the money up front and buy a better suspension system than what you get with the higher trim.

[@Duden1337]

I bought a 2020 TRD Off Road a month ago. Best vehicle I have ever own

[@IYG-x7c]

That's because you haven't driven RAM 1500

[@Duden1337]

@@IYG-x7c I did, and it was the worst truck I ever owned. Paint on the roof and hood faded. Horn would randomly fire and get stuck honking. Couldn't handle 70+ on the freeway. I got rid of it as quickly as I could.

[@IYG-x7c]

@@Duden1337 What year? I am looking at 2020-2021 RAM with air suspension and 3.0 diesel. Rebel or Limited

[@Duden1337]

@@IYG-x7c 2001 RAM 1500. They are probably better now, but it put a bad taste in my mouth for dodge ever since.

[@IYG-x7c]

@@Duden1337 I am just trolling.....not a truck guy. But I was looking at one few days ago and RAM was very impressive. I know old ones are shit, but 2021 Limited has quality of a luxury car. Tacoma is nice too, but RAM is on other level. Of course it costs $70-75k too

[@SoundFX09]

I have a 2017 Tacoma SR 4X2 Double-Cab 2.7L 4-Banger, and It has been an Impressive Mid-Size Truck. Does everything I ask it to do for Daily Driving, though I have not taken it off-road yet. I do appreciate Toyota having different trims for different individuals and preferences, but I would advise for people on a Budget to look at a Base SR Tacoma sometime. It may just be everything you need without all the Gimmicks and Extra Stuff!

[@JuanLopez-oz9kh]

Get a base 4x4 and use the savings to customize your truck. The fox shocks, wheels and tire and skit plate are cheap and lift it 4 inch and you will have a trd for under $35k

[@ahhhhhderf1]

I don’t think the sr5 comes with a rear locker?

[@KnobleKnight533]

@@ahhhhhderf1 it does not- sr5 owner

[@fntony4967]

THIS!

[@JuanLopez-oz9kh]

@@layne4376 as soon as you lift the TRD an inch the warranty is gone. Before modes people did ofroad too. I get your point, we want the machine to it all wild we sit inside a cabin with all the comforts.

[@Offshore1977]

Baber Barbell I prefer no fender flares as well.

[@zuesmondo1]

I have a 2019 Tacoma off-road that bought new and could not agree more. It was a fully loaded with six speed manual, secondary anti-theft device. Seems kind of weird now how manuals are mainly found in upper option vehicles these days but that is the times. You do not get crawl control with the Manual you get the a-trac system. Most of the time 4 low and second gets me up anything I need. Stock tires kinda suck for real off roaring but can get most of it done.

[@LoganNolag]

You can actually get most of the TRD Pro features on the Off Road as options including the leather seats and surround view cameras. I think pretty much the only thing you can't get on the Off Road is the Homelink mirror. Of course once you add all those options to the Off Road it costs pretty much the same as the TRD Pro.

[@michaeljkasnter]

homelink is obsolete, i can open all my garage doors/gates/lights with my phone, from anywhere!!! try doing that Homolink

[@LoganNolag]

@@michaeljkasnter Not if you don't have a newish garage door opener. Also you can use homelink to open other things like gates for example. Still very useful and I wouldn't want a car that doesn't have it.

[@rehaerman6519]

I have a 2013 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab 4x4 with the TRD-off-road package ! I love it!!! I have all the bells and whistles It drives awesome, EXTREMELY RELIABLE and mine has a bigger 4.0 liter engine than the new Tacoma which has a 3.5 liter engine. I like the dashboard of mine better too. It’s a real beast!!!

[@4runner_muse514]

This is the exact reason i got my trd off road. Mine was out the door for 37,000 and it had a technology package and blacked out emblems.

[@PureBlood777]

I paid 35.1 K for my 2020 Tacoma TRD off-road with the technology package an LED headlights and fog lights

[@facedown9754]

Must be nice to live in a country where the cost of this truck isn’t $50k like in Canada!

[@PureBlood777]

jeffrey sopel That’s what happens when the government gives you free healthcare and shit like that

[@facedown9754]

Chump Cheddar yup boy do we pay for it!! Raped in Canada

[@fike301]

Toyota don't offer technology... Fan boy's only. Need to look at other to see what your actually missing. Like factory power lock tailgate... Don't require key

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Ok, took your advice and bought me a red one, 2021.....not that my 2018 was bad, just wanted the options they’ve added since then.

[@DanWActual]

With 70k miles, my Tacoma TRD Off Road is valued more than the day I bought it new off the lot. Keep posting videos like this. 😉

[@SeanStewart88]

Seriously? I just picked one up couple of months ago. Would love if this comment were true lol

[@DanWActual]

@@SeanStewart88 go look up used TRD Offroad Tacomas. Many used ones without the premium package are 33 to 36k and they are selling for around those amounts.

[@porschematt991]

My 2020 TRD off-road has the 360° cameras and leather seats. It also has the LED light package too and a moon roof. It also has the TRD skid plate and blackout package (blacked out lettering, black chrome exhaust). It’s basically a TRD Pro minus the FOX suspension and Pro badging. The only reason why I got the off-road was because i didn’t want a hood scoop. I also didn’t need the FOX suspension as the bilstein shocks were plenty good. I’m very happy with my choice 4 months later.

[@Nikephorus]

I'd probably get a TRD Off-Road...mostly because I can't afford the PRO. lol

[@SimplyCarReviews]

I have both. Both manual and I still prefer the OFFROAD model. Hope that makes you feel better about your choice.

[@canalesivany]

Evilutionary lol 😂 same here !

[@MichaelFletcher-to7mm]

What’s the difference between the two? Fox shocks and tires?

[@canalesivany]

Spartan 0703 fox shocks and wheels, tires are the same, you can get 2in lift nice set off road tire and nice wheels for around 3k

[@MichaelFletcher-to7mm]

animexsimp nice

[@kingstonsean]

André, way to tell it like it is! You should do a video comparing the build-and-price of the OR to the Pro, and then look at what it would cost to get the off-road features in the aftermarket. Not the bling, just the stuff that will match the Pro's off-road capabilities.

[@13x]

Glad you mentioned the bed size options with the OR compared to the Pro. I also wish it was possible to delete some things in the Pro. For instance, the subwoofer takes up one of the only good storage spots inside the cab. And the rear bumper sensors must be disabled if you want to replace the rear bumper. You also don't get much choice of colors with the Pro.

[@cedmapi]

The Subwoofer is still an add on, just don’t get it. I didn’t know about the rear bumper sensors… damn.

[@13x]

@@cedmapi There are no options with the Pro. It comes with everything, including the sub.

[@cedmapi]

@@13x I have the pro. Was pretty disappointed about it not having the JBL package but it’s what we got over here.

[@13x]

@@cedmapi Oh, maybe it's different for manuals? Or certain years? For sure 2019 and 2021 all the autos come with JBL. Anyway, it's not a very good system, you're better off putting in your own!

[@cedmapi]

@@13x ah, makes sense mines 2018. I deff use that spot where the subwoofer is for off road gear.

[@ellerybice3787]

Another option which I chose in 2019 is the “off road premium” And with the addition of factory TRD, dealer sourced parts I have a unique and capable pickup. You gotta love that moon roof glass.

[@johnleslie9493]

Thanks, Andre, for a review aimed more towards the budget-conscious (aka broke) truck buyer. And you are absolutely right - why pay for all that stuff if 90% of the capability can be had at a relative bargain. Next, how do the Pro and the Off-Road compare to a BASE Taco 4x4?

[@WW-wf8tu]

If you look it up online, you will find there is no "BASE Taco 4x4" in 2020. You have to buy a TRD Off-Road to get 4WD. That is their entry level 4WD truck now. (Since this original post, it has been said I was wrong. But I swear at the time I posted this, I spent a great deal of time making sure I did not mislead. For some reason, the Toyota web sight was not giving me an option on the lesser trims such as the SR5 to build or spec it out with a 4WD system, which even I thought that was extremely odd. So apologies for the post being inaccurate. And I am leaving this up just so you know, I was not trying to mislead and it is not my fault! lol.)

[@johnleslie9493]

WW on the 2021 Taco Build & Price page you can get a SR5 with 4x4

[@j.a.vzlaib1170]

John Leslie yes, the trd sport 4x4

[@MrMikey1273]

@@WW-wf8tu the SR, SR5 and TRD sport are all available as a 4x4. In the SR you can even get a 4 cylinder engine with that. I have a 2020 sr5 v6 4x4. It has Hitichi shocks in place of the Bilstien and no crawl control.

[@WW-wf8tu]

@@MrMikey1273 That's what I was attempting to confirm before I replied to John. But yah, it would not spec/build it out that way for me. I tried over and over to force it to give me the 4x4 options. I originally was going to tell him, yes the SR5 has 4x4, but not the CC. And wanted to make sure I had that 100% correct. And it botched it all up making me think there was not even a 4x4 option anymore. It's not my fault I swear. lol.

[@GGas700]

Love my 21 White Pro, Love the Firm yet Soft ride. Runs great,Stereo is good. Its a keeper !!

[@TucsonDude]

What I got.

[@chriscarroll1502]

The TRD Pro hood scope is what got me lol

[@bayou_angler87]

The Sport has it too.

[@kaomatic]

i found a sport hood in my color at a pick a part once i lift my Off Road i’ll have a better truck for less money

[@19redmiata94]

I got a TRD offroad with a manual. I could have gone for the pro, but like you said, the offroad is better for people who mod thier vehicles. The only thing I own with wheels that I havent modded is my lawn mower.

[@vicwiseman6038]

It makes sense to get the TRD Off Road especially since you can spend that $10k on a better suspension/tire package than what comes on the Pro version. In fact, for $10k you can probably also get an aftermarket front and rear bumper, snorkel, side rails and a trunk rack included.

[@topgun4499]

Just get a TRD PRO instead of wasting your time with add ons…TRD PRO will still be worth more down the road

[@orion000]

Snorkel lmao

[@williebell1331]

I drive a 2017 TRD Off-road. Love this truck. Never had any problems with it. Sand colored, double cab....

[@noworriesimfijian]

Always appreciate you guys videos. Unbiased and relevant to the 4WD enthusiasts, not like a lot of other channels focusing on how many cup holders there are😂😂

[@michaelprince77]

On my 2nd trd offroad. I've been able to do everything stock. If you want superb fuel mileage, get 4.88 gears. You will actually use 6th gear on the highway, and not hunt for gears constantly.

[@heavilymeditated2263]

Know what type of Off-Roading you tend to do 1st. Bought a TRD Off-Road instead of the Pro... With the extra 10k that I saved i used part of it on better Off-Road components. Now it's more complete than a Pro & still have money left over. Many Tacoma owners go this route. Built not Bought

[@ricwestdoesitwork]

I would buy the TRD Off-Road with the longer bed for over landing and extra gear. Thanks Andre great information about the TRD Off-Road truck. Keep the truck videos coming totally enjoy them.

[@kdm704]

Thanks for this. I hope you continue to do trim level comparisons for those looking to buy!

[@oldmanhare]

I picked up my Artic White Off Road with all the bells and whistles for a steal IMHO. 2019 purchased over a year ago. It was used at the Toyota dealership with 6k miles on it. Looked and was perfect, $29k! Loving it every day!

[@revnto7k]

I have been wanting a TRD off road since they came out. It's definitely the sweet spot in the Taco lineup.

[@rps382]

I have a 2003 Tacoma TRD. Original owner. 240,000 miles. Never had anything break. Great trucks.

[@djquik182000]

I just bought an off road a few days ago, I love this damn thing!

[@cheknecht3092]

I got my '18 TRD OR longbed 2 weeks ago and I absolutely love it.

[@spartan8390]

Replace those tires! As you may have discovered, the back is SUPER light.

[@freeravenadventures6925]

I Bought a 2014 Tundra SR5 5.7 4x4 crew max with the TRD off road package. Best way to go. Saves thousands and build it up your way

[@GsxrGrl21]

Have a 2019 Cav Blue OR . Best decision for me. $39k with the tech and premium packages.

[@SimplyCarReviews]

I have a 2019 offroad 6 speed manual $32,000 bought it new with Zero miles.

[@fty-ys4ni]

S M what state do you live in where you can get that for 32k

[@MidnughtMerauders]

I got a brand new off road with tech package for 33k

[@treygregory7929]

I have a stock 2019 TRD Off Road. It’s pretty awesome. My main complaint is the headlights. It’s more than capable for what 99% of people are doing. I am going to upgrade the lighting, and some light underbody protection. That’s about it though.

[@sammo8945]

Great review, been waiting for one of a 'regular' Tacoma. But a couple of misleading points! You can get the panoramic camera with the Advanced Tech Package, and the LED lights with the LED headlight package. Makes the Off Road more appealing at that price point than a Pro.

[@nelsonschroeder2842]

Love your videos. Always to the point and very user friendly to those who are not so knowledgeable. You have the heart of a teacher and seem to really want to educate people. I just ordered a 2022 TRD Off Road. I thinks it’s the best value for those of us who want a solid and dependable everyday driver that can handle more than just a dirt road.

[@Hammy1TV]

I sell Toyota.. There is a TRD Off-Road, with package code OF. That gives you leather, heated seats, power drivers seat, 360° Cameras, Trail Monitor and sunroof. It is only missed Fox shocks, TRD Pro wheels, front skid plate and Pro badging.

[@MrScoobieman]

My dad just bought the one you just mentioned for 46 Canaidin

[@MrLazyAmerica]

What's the price, though?

[@voyager8049]

Brad Woodring got mine for 45000 Canadian

[@realmadridzidane5]

How much can I get one of those in USD?

[@danielmacias578]

It's missing the LED headlamps. You can't beat that new design.

[@tubeviewer4818]

I bought 19 TRD pro Last year and I have no regrets, it’s gotten me every where I wanted to go in the Colorado back country with out hesitation. Just change the tires to a 33 and it’s different animal .

[@captvader3006]

How much you paying for it? I know it varies but I’m thinking bout getting one later this year and just want to get an idea of what the expenses are.

[@tubeviewer4818]

@@captvader3006 got mine for 44k after tax . The window tag was at 46k . it’s a 6 speed automatic. It’s pretty low maintenance truck . Oil changes are every 10k , and the job is easy enough to do your self . Oil change is about 60-70 either from dealer or store bought oil . But it’s worth it . Pretty fun truck if you use what it’s meant for . Just feed it oil and keep the undercarriage clean it will last forever .

[@captvader3006]

@@tubeviewer4818 44k was a pretty good deal! I know nowadays dealerships are bumping them up at least another 10k. Thanks for the info man!

[@thealphaomega1]

So I did! The Off Road Taco has proved to be just right the package at a great value.

[@McFlysGarage]

If I could option the SR 4x4 with the rear locker I’d be set

[@nexorabolis]

I got my TRD Off-road and love it 👍 only complaint is without a lift and tires my gas mileage already suuuuuuucks. Averaging 15-16 per tank. Still love it though

[@estebancamachomartinez724]

Damn son, I'm getting 19-21 😳

[@nexorabolis]

@@estebancamachomartinez724 I do majority city driving in San Diego. Ive noticed on drives up to Big Bear its about 20 which isnt too bad

[@blackdog6844]

Hope it will still be nice when I can finally afford to buy one used in 8 years. It’d be cool to see base model reviews. I just want to throw payload in the back and go down the road reliably with basic comforts like heat and air. Never had much use for any of these extra price hike features.

[@nicholask7347]

Same thing for me. Wish they would bring the Hilux over. Best Toyota I have ever driven.

[@Clapxiomatic]

Got a maxed out option cement grey TRD offroad 4x4 in April for $350 a month $0 down lease. Crazy COVID deal. $45k truck for $350 a month. You can get those LED headlights on the off road, I have them on mine and they're great.

[@driverwallace3544]

TRD PRO... best purchase of my life

[@joshclark5447]

Same here.. In manual transmission ❤️

[@Imagehype]

Thank you for this. Im glad I purchase this bad boy at that price as I will be doing my own upgrades. This review got me more confident at not backing out of the purchase as I am still waiting for my truck to arrive. It's been a week now and I'm hella nervous and excited. 😉

[@gimmeabreak-h2h]

The one thing not mentioned here, and I wish I had known, is the difference in gearing between the automatic and manual trans. The automatic is geared waaaay too tall. Both 5th and 6th gears are overdrive. On top of that, the automatic truck's diffs are 3.9 vs 4.3 on the manual version. Unless you're going 70mph downhill, you'll never see 6th gear. This also means that 1st is way too tall. I'm in the process of regearing mine to 5.29. Sounds crazy.....but this will still give a final drive gear ratio in 6th that is similar to the manual. And yes, the Pro version is very overpriced. Save the money, buy the Offroad and upgrade the suspension and tires to your liking and still get the locking rear diff and crawl control. That's what I did.

[@kulutz9565]

Are you saying manual then is better than the automatic?

[@danielbianchi3479]

I agree especially since I do a lot of extreme off roaring$ I’ll save the $10,000 & use it for better shocks, tires, skid plate & maybe a lift! I’ve owned 4 Toyota Tacoma’s & at 67 years old still love ve for my 4by4 off road adventures! Tacoma’s are by far the best, but forget the pro & get the satisfaction of building your own personal off raider! Thank you for the update , very informative video!

[@danielbianchi3479]

Smart move, I as will do the same! It will be my 4th Toyota Tacoma, I have never been let down with any of my trucks, doing a lot of pretty tough 4 wheeling as well!

[@J-Square83]

I love my 2020 TRD Off-Road, and it's got leather heated seats, surround view camera, and multi terrain monitor system. All available as options. The only real pro exclusives are the shocks, wheels, skid plate, and styling like exclusive annual color, lights, and hood scoop.

[@stout_tossme7541]

Saved a ton of money on my 4 runner. Went TRD OR rather than pro. I couldn't give a hoot about the Fox shocks. If I am going to go nuts off-road I would be replacing them anyway. I don't give a damn about looks either. Function over form.

[@mikefoehr235]

I agree. My Tundra is the OR

[@Gs112780]

Love that truck. Had one just like you were talking about. (Long bed). Switches to a tundra when we had kids. (Safety reasons). Now there older and I’m switching back. Very excited, you answered every question going on in my head 👍🏻

[@a2r7n6]

I bought the off-road recently. Has more the what I’ll ever use it for. Great truck.

[@mikelandryjr7310]

I have a 07 2.7 Tacoma, last 2 owners was rough with the outside, I had to fix some stuff, I got it around 240,000 miles, this truck glory Jesus is running like new nothing wrong, very comfortable and compatible, hard to give it up, better on gas than the v8 05 tundra I totaled last year, it too was great, My Tacoma, ni cruise nor extra cab,so I'll get rid of it when I can afford it for a 5.7 tundra, But the Tacoma is hard to let go

[@Slickpete83]

why not just buy the 2021 Toyota Tacoma Trail edition ??? army green or cement 👍👍👍

[@sharky921]

The 2020 TRD Offroad does have side camera's and front camera (basically 360 deg view) in their tech package. Basically $1500 more from the Offroad that's shown here.

[@alexh.4254]

“Just look out your windshield” 😂😂

[@damiangutierrez9103]

This could maybe be the best budget midsize off road pickup. Hay Andre how about a video of Trd off road vs Ranger Fx4 vs Canyon At4. And the Gladiator trim model that is under the Rubicon.

[@InvestBetter.]

1:18 That's clean, man!

[@bradenb]

I purchased my 2020 OR with Advanced Tech Package and it has the LED headlights (identical except for not saying TRD PRO), 360 camera, and leather. It was also only $39k. You also can purchase the terribly-thin TRD skid as an option, but I went with real steel skids.

[@the_toxic_hotdog]

SR5, access cab long bed.

[@chipperchap17]

Totally agree. I bought a 2020 4runner TRD premium vs the Pro. Using that money saved for my own upgrades.

[@BadKittus]

Access cab, 6speed manual, 6’ bed OR best Taco

[@randybrickson4290]

doesn't exist

[@nicktolsma4262]

It exists.. just not in the U.S. Canada has it. I had to go with the TRD sport access cab 6 spd..

[@cesar2236]

I have the same truck white TACOMA TDR OFF ROAD but with 6 speed manual..paid cash $31k 2 years ago my daily work truck and now with 8k miles in a trade o sell private can get around 30k so not loose money? Its awesome!!

[@dollarzUS]

Yeah

[@ZenEndurance]

I just got the Dodge Ram with the "Off Road" package instead of the Rebel and it's the same thing. I get the same 1 inch lift, shocks, skid plates, 4x4 low/high, locking rear diff, 18 inch wheels with 33 inch dirt tires, for a lot less. And I also get the 4x4 automatic mode for icy streets that you can drive on pavement. Rebel doesn't have that. Plus the truck looks less tacky and more grown up without "REBEL" decals sprayed all over the place. In 5 years, it will still look modern instead of dated.

[@danielmacias578]

You can get the 360 view, the Tacoma you're reviewing doesn't have that package.

[@DM-tf6mk]

Was going to post the same thing. I test drove a 2020 off road in June and it had the surround view camera

[@huckhatch8935]

My dad has an 05 Tacoma Trd off road, and it’s really good off road, so I’m sure that the new ones just fine

[@caedom21]

But I also want that snorkel André. How am I going to ford rivers without that snorkel? Also, it’s missing red toe hooks which means it’s not off-road worthy. /s

[@smrtguy77777]

It’s a desert air intake

[@vr4787]

Someone’s been watching Dante’s Peak

[@caedom21]

smart one no. It’s a water snorkel, Karen. 😝 /s

[@PureBlood777]

Stephen Y I hope you’re being sarcastic because it is not a water snorkel it is a desert air ram

[@caedom21]

Chump Cheddar um ... that’s what the “/s” means- ridiculous sarcasm. 🤦‍♂️

[@appleztooranges]

This is a very difficult decision for me. I saved my entire life for a brand new Tacoma. I narrowed it down to the trd off road vs the trd pro. My dealer got the trd off road for $42k or so and the other dealer has one for $53k. It is a $10k difference. I’m not doing any modifications for it. I wish it still came in army green and seeing that this year is the last year for gas trucks with v6 on the Tacoma I will need to make a decision. I think I narrowed it down to trd pro

[@KnobleKnight533]

Do a video on the SR5 4x4. Has everything you really need for quite a bit less

[@newlifeeveryday1821]

and you could upgrade the tires and suspension if you want

[@Shakerhood69]

The MSRP is only about $1800 less, lots of extras in the Off Road or Sport for that small difference.

[@KnobleKnight533]

@@Shakerhood69 Extras the average driver will probably never need. It would be cool to see how far it's possible to get with the most basic 4x4 package. I can take that $1800 and put it straight in the gas tank and go alot further than I could with TRD. I cant drive up a mountain if i cant afford to get there. These trucks mpg is not good.

[@Shakerhood69]

@@KnobleKnight533 A nicer interior, radio, push button start (auto tans) and a beefier rear axle and skid plates are things l am thinking of off the top of my head besides the electronics aids.

[@KnobleKnight533]

@@Shakerhood69 If you're into that kind of stuff, cool. I don't care about electronics or accessories or automatic transmissions. If I could have bought a Tacoma with crank windows and manual locking hubs, I would have.

[@joer6127]

I have this exact truck and i love it. I just upgraded the suspension, added skid plates and tires and i'm still in it for a lot less than the trd pro.

[@ashanfernando4749]

Hey Toyota why don't you offer the offroad long bed in Canada?

[@gs98999]

Because it makes for a worse off road vehicle compared to the short bed!?

[@672912]

I wanna see you getting in the truck. I own the 2019 Tacoma Sport, I stand 5"6' tall and weight 190 lbs with an athletic build. Getting in the truck is not easy by any means.

[@nicholasfeggaros]

I’m gonna stick with my SR

[@MrLazyAmerica]

That's exactly what I did in February. I bought a TRD OR instead of a TRD Pro, I didn't NEED the pro but wanted the multi-terrain system. I got it in white and the only option I got on it was the LED Headlights, I got it with rebates and bought it for $38,100 OTD. The only aftermarket thing I did was put a headache rack on and put offroad lights on the bumper. That's it.

[@kiplambel4052]

I WOULD, but there aren't any in stock

[@angeltorres5982]

And if there is one prepare yourself for the 10k markup

[@beastydee55]

2020 Trd off road premium package with the 6 speed manual, couldn’t be happier with my purchase has everything the pro has without the fox suspense, hood scoop, fresh air intake trd wheels and the pro grill. couple more minor things it’s missing that can be purchased for cheaper aftermarket