2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD PRO vs Ford Ranger Raptor Off-Road Test

Which is the best mid-size truck for off-road trails? How about getting sideways on the dunes? We check out all the features of the all-new 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD PRO and then compare it against the 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor.
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[@EasyE865]

70k for a midsize truck, what has this world come to

[@EvilSardine084]

Completely absurd. I bought my loaded 2 door 2023 Bronco badlands brand new for $49k. There's no way the Tacoma should cost $70k.

[@bekabeka71]

For a fucking pickup truck 😂 come on now 😂 I would easily choose a 5k oldschooo squarebody over the modern pickup trucks

[@danLTa1]

60-70k is not really bad pricing

[@Snafu2346]

People keep paying it though.

[@ALMX5DP]

For the halo vehicle in a midsize lineup, that's just the world we live in these days. Can save quite a bit, like $20k, going to a "regular" TRD-OR (which is still way more than most people could realistically need).

[@Wicked_Runs]

The Taco is gorgeous but the Ranger beats it in almost every other way. Grew up a Toyota fan but I hate the corporate direction Toyota has gone lately.

[@scottyellis3442]

I agree, Toyota was gonna be my next truck but not with what they're pushing out now.

[@petergozinya6122]

The seats in the Tacoma are ridiculously unnecessary and probably expensive.

[@sages7783]

Not to mention the trail hunter seats look way better, and I’ve read they are more comfortable in regular driving as well.

[@pheakdeypheun1602]

I remembered a few years ago that the trd pro get the factory snorkel. Sometimes Toyota doesn’t make things necessary as much. For this model, TRD PRO, I do love everything, but that seats shock absorbers are just not necessary. If we go off road, we want off-road feeling. And not to mention the back seat of the TRD pro, very very bad…

[@Steven91992]

Yep exactly can I just get regular seats so I can save like 5000 probably 😂

[@wildman1137]

And they're oil over air, the seals will wear and fail over time and you'll have an oil soaked seat and carpet 😆

[@genostylez3]

Absolutely right. Nothing wrong with the TRD. Just the price tag. Also something almost no one mentions, Ford's app is always free.

[@Maniac742]

Transmissions blowing less than 1,000 miles in seems wrong to me somehow.

[@marquezo]

Source? ​@@Maniac742

[@IAMJRAD]

​@@Maniac742Ford's transmission blew at 1000 miles?

[@JohnSmith-sh1zg]

@@IAMJRADI think he’s referring to the Toyota. Now Toyota has gotten rid of their front bump stops and moved them to the top of the school. Owners are now having the top hat of the shock busting though on the Tacomas.

[@monkeymuggs]

apparently there is a lot going wrong with the 2024 Tacomas.

[@christopherdoyle2144]

Both are too expensive but the Taco's useless rear seat and lack of full-time/auto 4wd are total deal-breakers for me personally.

[@mustanggt106]

100%

[@JM-nz8gw]

As a Toyota fan and 5th gen 4Runner owner, I would take the Ranger Raptor in a heartbeat. $65k is insane.

[@paulm6481]

Try harder. Toyota is the KING. Soon Ford will go into retirement again 🤣

[@TND_Gladiator88]

@@paulm6481 In what? Ford crushes Toyota in all of its vehicles segments head to head on the road.

[@rondail5675]

Nice to be honest!

[@davewilson8308]

@@TND_Gladiator88You got that right brother! Toyota should stick with building cars and SUVs…the Tacoma and Tundra look hideous!

[@Monster-519]

@@paulm6481 No, ford has reliable and affordable vehicles. Toyota also has very reliable vehicles but they are all over priced, Almost all of their suvs and all trucks besides the SR tacoma start at 40k or higher. Thats a lot

[@oneplus2ins]

Toyota should just get rid of them marketing hype seats and reduce the MSRP by 5Gs.

[@drivingsports]

This 👆🏼

[@christophergodschalk3627]

Or just make them an option.

[@jwalesoutlaw3294]

Or just run better suspension like the raptor

[@Maniac742]

5gs? I'll accept no less than 15.

[@Mycameron2323]

You think it should be less than the 2023? 😂 You should start a business​@@Maniac742

[@paulpeters5199]

You can test all the mid sized trucks my money is and will be on the ranger raptor for sure

[@drivingsports]

Turning out that way. They nailed it with this truck.

[@bbl69420]

@@drivingsports Need to see it against the Bison!

[@KabariaMugereki]

Toyota to the world 😂

[@chrisquas4113]

@ bbl69420 the the RR shots on the bison too.

[@rake9]

Had the TRD Pro reserved since April ‘23 but I cancelled when the pricing came out and picked up a RR last month. It’s the better truck for me because I need to put human beings in the back row.😅

[@MrPalamarek]

I love how in the Tacoma, your unconfortable passengers in the back seat could switch around your precious expensive seat settings..just to get back at you for squishing them in there. 😂

[@chrisking6695]

Raptor all the way. And I say that as a 3rd gen owner.

[@jerryrichards9107]

I put 132k on my third gen tacoma and got a nice pile of money for it when i traded it for a RR last week. Nothing but love for the third gen but i had no idea what I was missing.

[@danthesik]

Finally, a proper comparison. The Ranger Raptor is clearly better. But, because I'm a Toyota fanboy and make poor financial decisions, I'm going with the Pro. See y'all at the nearest Costco parking lot, boys.

[@DalHarpJr]

@danthesik At least you're taking ownership of your decision making! LOL

[@drivingsports]

Most honest comment of the day. 🥇

[@jeffschimke3297]

Hope your engine don't blow up seen many blowing up, Toyota sead it will replace over 100,000 engines in Tacoma and tundra don't know if hybrid is included

[@indaydongtv5139]

FORD=Fixed Or Repair Daily🤷🏽‍♂️

[@DalHarpJr]

@@indaydongtv5139 Anybody that continues to use this moniker for Ford vehicles in this day and age is seriously out of touch with reality!

[@ejesoriginal]

I'm a Toyota fan and have owned several over the years and currently have two in the stable, but I am not real pleased with the direction they have went with their powertrains in the new gens. I prefer not to have turbos, but I really have a distaste for small displacement turbos combined with a hybrid. If I did buy a Tacoma, I would not by the TRD Pro trim, but still between these two, I'd have to go with the Ranger. I think there is more utility/useability with the Ford with an equal amount of niche fun factor for which it was designed.

[@joeallison2779]

Having driven both trucks for several hundred miles I would definitely lean toward the Ford raptor. And I agree with the comment that the rear seat is basically useless in the TRD. I’ve seen the Ranger raptor go for 52 53,000 but the TRD is just crazy stupid expensive

[@SimonGonzalOS]

Bro Toyotas look so good but come off inept too. Like the Sequoia, Land Cruiser, 4 Runner, Tundra, ane this have some very glaring downsides and its getting a little exhausting feeling like there is going to be a really stupid downside to a new toyota release. Im scared to see what theyll mess up with the new Rav4...the Crown is worse than the Avalon and the only things with significant improvements as of recently are the Camry Prius, Sienna, Corolla GR, and Supra. Everything else is just coming off mad stupid. Why is this Tacona so expensive and why not a crewmax style body if youre gonna make some stupid seats that arent optional

[@tboe-cr8pz]

I’ve got a 2022 Tacoma trd off-road 4x4 and I can honestly say, if I were buying a new midsize truck, I’d take the ranger raptor hands down. Toyota isn’t what it used to be

[@pjoffrion]

Ranger is a far better value. Taco looks awesome, but too expensive. I'd probably go TRD off-road with a few options, a tune and upgraded suspension. I'll keep rocking my paid for '14 taco tss with upgraded suspension.

[@quintili1]

Give me the Raptor or the Colorado ZRZ/ Canyon AT4X. I want a front locker, not some ridiculous seats. Plus, I'm not interested in the hybrid system.

[@flight2k5]

99.9999999% of people have zero need for a front locker. Attached is 99.9999% equal to a front locker

[@ClonewarswarsClone]

@@flight2k5 and no one needs those goofy ah seats either💀

[@hurt1704]

@@flight2k5I’d rather have a front locker over those goofy seats and zero backseat

[@flight2k5]

@@hurt1704 aaawww does that make your wittle feelings not hurt?

[@hurt1704]

@@flight2k5 lol over a seat? No. It just tells me you are gay

[@KPHVAC]

I've always been a Toyota fan but The Ranger Raptor wins this comparison.

[@Kenneth_R]

100%. The engine of the Ranger Raptor is much much better. Huge difference.

[@ModernCowboy78]

I owned a 97 Tacoma for 20 years but I'd take the Raptor hands down.

[@Tylander_]

Drove both. Id take the taco hands down dollar for dollar unless i needed the backseat to haul passengers. If you can get a RRaptor for msrp, then its an easy decision for the Ford.

[@johnathanbeicher536]

Lolol The Toyota was the clear winner. The raptor took forever to get out of the second obstacle with the wheel spin, then you had to turn BOTH lockers and gun it up the hill. The Yota just breezed through it all. Clearly the Toyota tech was better and the styling is hands down superior. Looks alone makes it worth more. The Raptor is just meh to look at…nothing special at all.

[@Kenneth_R]

@@johnathanbeicher536 I rather look at the $10,000 cash I saved…

[@jre617]

Glad you mentioned the Toyota's part system as opposed to the Raptor's full-time 4x4 system. This means any Subaru will out-traction your bad-ass TRD Pro on icy or snowy streets. (I do wonder how torque is distributed on the Raptor. No reviewer ever explains this.)

[@carlson2012abqb]

That price alone on the Tacoma is ridiculous.

[@BaconCruiser]

My current garage has a HE Land Cruiser and a Lexus GX, but my Toyota loyalty ends at what is actually built in Japan. I’d take that Ranger Raptor 100%.

[@LoneWolfHustle]

Those iso seats should be optional. Take up too much room

[@rondail5675]

Ranger Raptor is my choice, it might be the first Ford I buy.

[@alexmar1382]

dude, i daily drive the full size raptor and it's awesome! reliability comes down to shorter frequent oil changes; it's turbo charged so it creates more heat hence oil changes needed more often. nearly 90K on mines and no issues.

[@jamesmason3798]

Great video both trucks looked and performed awesome. For me I am a huge fan of brute power plus the Raptor is more affordable. Toyota and Dodge/RAM whatever both need to work on their pricing.

[@mattheviewer]

Nice Toyota though lack of full time AWD remains a bummer. Also seems like the Raptor's more "fully baked" - Tacoma needs some refinement yet.

[@flight2k5]

It’s so difficult to engage 4wd

[@mustanggt106]

@@flight2k5 that part time 4wd drive that you cant use everyday on the road when it actually matters. What doesnt matter is that their part time is easy to switch on

[@flight2k5]

@@mustanggt106 you don’t need 4wd on dry pavement. If you’re too stupid to figure out when to engage 4wd, you shouldn’t be driving a 4wd.

[@mustanggt106]

@@flight2k5 When you are too stupid to understand the original post dont reply and reinforce to everyone just how dumb you are

[@Toddramsey-i5n]

​​​@@flight2k5I swear every truck video has some clown making a post like this. F"ck off with your sarcastic wanna be tough part time 4wd is all you need or you shouldn't be driving it bs

[@kurtwl]

Hard pass on Toyota.

[@DeuceDeuceBravo]

One more important thing to mention, the Raptor has longer suspension arms than a standard Ranger. Toyota doesn't do that; the Pro has the same suspension geometry as the regular Tacoma. Big missed opportunity by Toyota. If I was going shopping now, I'd be leaning towards the Raptor, especially considering the price.

[@Marbind]

I love Japanese vehicles but the ranger raptor is a beast. ❤

[@jeremyhounshell1099]

I bought a 2021 tundra trd pro for MSRP a $54,995. I can’t believe the Taco’s are this expensive now! However, the MSRP went from what I paid in 2021 for a tundra trd pro to $77k MSRP in 2022. No way I could ever pay that for a taco.

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

As a former Toyota fanboy I’d have said Tacoma. End of story. But after reading countless comments, blogs, reviews and articles on the never ending Toyota reliability issues as of late, I’d wait about 5 years before I’d purchase any new Toyota. Because make no mistake, Toyota will address the issues, but it will take some time. However, I would not buy the Ford either. Ford takes the approach of let’s pay warranty claims rather than address issues. See their dual clutch powershift transmission, and all wheel drive PTU failures as proof of my claim. In this case, it appears the Nissan Frontier is the most reliable midsize truck available at this time.

[@drn13355]

Nissan Frontier is rated as least reliable mid size. So your "gut" instinct is wrong. Love how people just "know' stuff because they read a you tube comment.

[@danLTa1]

Tacoma is still worth it bro

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

@@drn13355 cite your source…love how you stopped playing video games and eating your Mallomars so you could type up your passive aggressive nonsensical rebuttal. If anything, this only proves how problematic new cars have become.

[@alpin2007]

There is no feeling like to have the newest model on its first year… but wisdom says … never buy the first year new model!

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

@@danLTa1 my 2010 Tacoma 4x4 with the 4.0 and rock solid powertrain was worth it for 24k out the door. Since then, the reliability has plummeted and prices skyrocketed.

[@Jojo-ni2cg]

Great review -Go Ford!! and I own a 4Runner LOL

[@boxoffisa]

Do you have any problem with yours?

[@Jojo-ni2cg]

@@boxoffisa no never and this is my 2nd one They are truly the last Japanese made full body on frame v6 greats and soon will be gone

[@boxoffisa]

@@Jojo-ni2cg glad you are enjoying. I love mine. 😊.

[@symple19]

I'll take the RR all day in the midsize truck segment. Probably the best overall value on the truck market right now in any weight class. Big win for Ford.

[@isaiahdesilva9327]

Ranger raptor all day🤙🏾

[@johnconklin5180]

Made in Mexico? 8,000 price difference? Back seat I can’t sit it? Ford goes anywhere. I’ll take the Ford.

[@cobyjones9519]

Take the ford right back to the dealership to fix all the recalls

[@fun0537]

@@cobyjones9519 Must not be paying attention to all the issues Toyota is having.

[@cobyjones9519]

@@fun0537 still not as many as ford

[@fun0537]

@@cobyjones9519 Ford doesn't void your warranty for driving the legal speed limit=kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4uVoaWGgs1kgZY

[@gannas138]

@@cobyjones9519 what issues are the ranger raptors having?

[@Juice421fs]

New Tacoma is freaking fugly!

[@joshdudeguy2830]

The factors that make the difference for me: I want reliability, resale value, and a truck that I think looks nice. I am getting a Trailhunter for that reason. Is it expensive? Yes. Will I have to buy a truck in the next 20 years? Maybe, probably not. If I do wanna buy a new vehicle, can I sell it for damn near what I bought it at? Yes. and quite frankly, the Ranger Raptor looks too plain Jane for me. Its big brother is obvious when you see it on the road, but I feel like the Ranger Raptor would go under the radar, which may be a plus for a lot of people. Not me.

[@chriscross2209]

Dude just put some bright red lip gloss on if you want to stand out❤❤❤❤

[@joshdudeguy2830]

@@chriscross2209 If that's what you're into, more power to you. Not for me.

[@Cortezuma]

I think you’re missing out on the reality of the new Taco. You won’t have it for 20 years, unless you want to replace the hybrid engine at great cost. Hybrids don’t last. Also, Tacos have transmissions breaking left and right on them. The Ranger is genuinely more reliable at this point and would likely last you longer. This ain’t the same as the old Taco anymore….

[@turbobros_online1561]

Ranger Raptor FTW

[@2151abell]

I love how your 45 seconds into the video and your stateing the Toyota's ALL NEW UpGrades as your Under the truck manually adjusting the ' Adjustable Shocks ' ..LOL... FORD ALL DAY LONG !

[@truthkeeperfilms]

Seeing how cheap Toyota has been making their vehicles with lots of drivetrain and hybrid issues, I don't think anyone would choose a Tacoma over a Ranger Raptor.

[@smarticus6384]

As a former owner of an F-150 Raptor G2, there is no way I am paying more money for the TRD-Pro. I would choose the Ranger Raptor even if it cost more.

[@alexmar1382]

he said "power was conservative" on the toyota; lol . meaning under powered for what it is.

[@aboutlife21352]

@@alexmar1382that’s how you understand it, then go back to school

[@alexmar1382]

@@aboutlife21352 conservative: purposely low for the sake of caution. look it up.

[@jwalesoutlaw3294]

100%

[@JerryRichards-l1d]

@@aboutlife21352 the truth hurts. It's a dog compared to the RR.

[@DavidRC-m9w]

A-trac is actually superior to a front locker due to the fact it’s able to send up to 50% power to one wheel. A front locker can only send 25% to a wheel. The vast majority of in users do not understand how the system works. It’s able to calculate and think extremely fast on its feet. All the end-user has to do is keep the throttle input the same and not letting off ! As soon as you let off you disengage the system. A-trac in the vast majority of times will always outperform a front locker every single time.

[@arinmirzayan3949]

I'm toyota guy, but in this case I don't see a reason for high price on taco when something like ford raptor is out there. Don't say o reliablelity because toyotas recent problems.

[@Hammerlsv]

Great review! I’m going with the ranger raptor

[@joshz7712]

I wanted the RR but dealerships suck now days. I ended up finding my 2019 Raptor and buying it back. Its just as i left it. Still runs and functions perfectly with no issues at 77k mi.

[@obedjimenez4229]

Ryan was too generous at the end towards Toyota saying that both are great trucks but he knows the better truck was and is the Raptor.

[@r6TrdSlow]

“I don’t own the truck, let’s not ruin it.” I love to hear that, because I know you have no problem really pushing your long term test vehicles. You and Doug are by far my favorite/most reliably informative auto journalist/reviewers. I enjoy videos from other channels, but I do occasionally catch myself thinking “I don’t think that’s correct” or “you should have done a bit more research before you tested the vehicle, because you’re not utilizing features.” With you, I can’t remember the last time I had to worry about that. And I appreciate that very much

[@drivingsports]

Much appreciated. We still make dumb mistakes on occasion. But we try reallllly hard not to.

[@Monster-519]

57k for a raptor with tons and a front and rear locker. 65k for a trd pro with no front locker?

[@steveschilling5966]

Toyota is way to expensive and aren't reliable

[@nyc8452]

Mid-size is the new full-sized. These are still wildly overpriced but the average tradesman is going to have to make do with Rangers, Tacos and Colorados of the world because the full-size market is ridiculously overpriced. More specific to the video, great comparison Ryan. You've been nailing these face-offs lately and I'd love to see more comparisons across all of the trucks and SUVs that you review. Toyota have absolutely nailed the looks on the TRD Pro but they need to at least offer something Raptor-like when it comes to engine varieties. You can hybridize or turbocharge or both, but a 4-cylinder is never going to excite.

[@jayr5678]

The raptor for me ..best bang for the buck 🍻

[@trailrunnah8886]

I think if I owned the PRO I would just take the back seats out all together and build a flat platform for my dog with some storage underneath. Looks like that's only good for kids the way it sits, but you probably can't even fit a car seat in there either.

[@boxoffisa]

I would take it but the rear seats must be for kids indeed.

[@bbl69420]

The problem is it looks so small that there is no way you are fitting kids and a dog back there.

[@bsn0730]

I offroad a lot and have lived in snowy areas for years... 4x4 is incredibly overrated. I swear people think as soon as you're not on bone dry pavement, you need 4x4. I even had one guy tell me he crashed going down a hill because he didn't have his four wheel drive activated. 4x4 has nothing to do with your brakes or tires buddy

[@michaelraposa1889]

Raptor all day

[@stephenzerfas5307]

Raptor, price matters. It sounds great, excellent power delivery, inside suspension adjustment, better backseat. I have seen mixed reviews on the Toyota seats, more saying not really noticeable. My fear, how long before Ford says we can match the Toyotas price?

[@AmmarMalik]

Changing the suspension settings physically by leaning underneath the car is the dumbest thing I’ve ever ever seen.

[@BrooksLorenson]

All of these trucks are going to be piles… might as well get the more fun one. (Ranger Raptor)

[@johnmorales9584]

Its not that it "cuts" power, it just cant keep supplying electric power for long durations. The battery is too small and is only designed to supply short bursts of power. The biggest flaw with this design is the electric powertain. Baja drving, for which it is designed, requires a drivetrain that provides consistent power delivery. Electric assist can only provide short bursts of power. The majority of the time, the base 4 engine alone is the power you will be getting a majority of the time. That is why the ford engine is far superior for baja.

[@jesustracy818]

baja guy cant live with a poor engine without paddle shifters. Tho gotta admit taco is a better looking car and the hype of new seats is real I guess. Hard to choose between these two so I go with Bronco raptor lol.

[@samuelshadowolf2040]

how to not keep your top seller crown... make the back seat area smaller and unusable! who signed off on this and said it was fine?! I was going to buy a new taco.. but my 2018 colorado is better then it! they give us less (seating area) and charged more...

[@chibbyylol]

know the backseat is terrible here because of the TRD PRO suspension seats or whatever they have. The other trims don't have it and are actually usuable

[@spartanchirho]

Cant believe im going to say this.. but absolutely no reason to choose taco for the money.

[@chibbyylol]

the iForce Max TRD Off-road would be a better bang for the buck vs the TRD Pro (~46k vs 65k). Same power and all. Yeah you don't get fancy shocks but you can put the price difference towards some lol I imagine the seats play into the cost a bunch, I see that becoming an option in the future vs it being standard

[@TND_Gladiator88]

TRD Off roads are over 52k

[@chibbyylol]

@@TND_Gladiator88 depends on the dealers I guess, the few in southeastern US I'm seeing are more or less msrp

[@MountainBound17]

Premium package pushes it well over $50K. Are you actually seeing Hybrid ORs without Premium?

[@bccal5982]

Not really. If you go with iForce Max TRD OR with equivalent amount of premium package (heat/ventilated seats, 360 camera, etc.), it will come around almost near 60k. Kinda sucks.

[@bccal5982]

@@MountainBound17 I think I saw couple of them on Facebook Marketplace. Yes they exist but at that price may be better to go regular with premium package and enjoy the better tech.

[@BillThomas-c8z]

Ranger Raptor seems almost perfect! Come on Ford where’s the Sunroof and Cooled seats???

[@arkhsm]

And rear seat aircon other countries get !!

[@phantom0456]

@21:19 wow, that’s the most spot-on unintentional owl impression that I’ve ever heard 😂

[@drivingsports]

😂

[@barrya.6212]

The NEW Tacoma, has failing transmissions, both the manual and automatic, and the upper shock supports CRACK.

[@skyoung419z]

The mid size truck segment is on FIRE! I've got my Ranger Raptor on order. Trading my BMW, the Raptor looks WAY more fun.

[@arkhsm]

There's a guy on KZbin who got on of the first ones, whose done exactly that, and he loves his R R !!

[@MichaelHartlein]

I love the Toyota brand and reliability, but with the rear seat, not being usable and the hefty price tag, I would probably buy the Ford in this case.

[@Avscout]

I am a Ford guy so I would probably choose the Raptor if I was actually buying, but truly props to Toyota and GM too. We have so many great trucks in this segment you can't go wrong really. I would take any of them and be very happy!

[@DeuceDeuceBravo]

So true. If you can afford to play in this segment, they're all great. Differences are mostly minor for 95% of buyers. Get whichever one you think looks cool! 😄

[@hidden7soul]

I’m a Ford guy too, but when it comes to traversing terrains it’s all about enjoying the moment and making memories with your friends while having an adventure together.

[@yuskjr]

I’m honestly baffled with all the people saying the Tacoma looks “good”.. the new Tundra’s & Tacoma’s are absolutely hideous - literally the ugliest trucks I’ve ever seen in my life.. the new designs make the old ones look beautiful

[@rodicmilorad5]

Ranger batter then Toyota

[@picodegallo1959]

After watching all of the video, I'd have to give the Raptor a serious look.

[@gabrielisaacson]

My mom's 2019 Subaru Ascent hits 60 in 7 seconds 😂

[@Ww8.3]

And hauls 7 people while towing more lol midsize trucks are kind of a joke and a one trick pony

[@gabrielisaacson]

@@Ww8.3 And 8 people if you have a bench seat for the middle row but it does not tow more. It can tow up to 5,000 lbs. The Ranger Raptor tows 5,510 and the Tacoma can haul 6,000. While the Ascent is capable of mild offroading, that is definitely where midsize trucks excel and with hauling dirt, wood, and other big and dirty items like that. For most people, however, the Ascent is definitely more practical. It's like a minivan (grocery and people hauler) but it will actually be unusable when the going gets rough (ie. snow, rough roads etc.)

[@J.Young808]

Us Hawaiians don’t need to worry about icy roads unless you go up to Mauna Kea or Mauna Loa. With gas being over $4.59 for regular we need the best MPG. Edited for fat fingered spelling mistake and grammar.

[@Cringer101]

the fact that you have to climb under the tacoma to change suspension in this day and age and at that price point is mind boggling

[@dand2334]

Something that very, VERY few owners are going to do on a muddy or slushy trail.

[@mikelliteras397]

That Toyota is just ugly. It looks like they built it for teenagers or 4 ft tall guys. The price is insane, for the Ranger, never mind the Taco. That PDA is like adaptive cruise control, which I can’t deal with but if you text or go online while driving, I guess it’s helpful 😳. I’ll take the Ranger.

[@highplainsdrifter9849]

In Q2 mid size truck sales figures. 1.tacoma 47.879/Colorado 26.901/3rd frontier 20.219/4th canyon 11.351/5th gladiator 10.489/6th ranger 9.030./7th Ridgeline 8.626. now

[@dawsongranger4940]

Colorado and frontier doing way better than expected. The ranger is super low production this year so next year it should be much more competitive

[@eliasbeas3556]

I dont get it. I thought that Toyota went with the turbo charged 4banger due to "emission restrictions" yet ford is using a twin turbo v6 and nissan is also using a v6? Am I missing something here? Did Toyota do this just to save money and sell you hype? Im a die hard Toyota guy but I think ill take that ranger raptor over the taco

[@javieralejandro.chancaycev2770]

Ranger Raptor the winner 🏆

[@STEWDEE]

Ranger Raptor for the win!

[@SuperDagbo]

Ranger all day.

[@ThirdBrainLives]

Said no one ever.

[@ClonewarswarsClone]

@@ThirdBrainLivesI did.

[@MOB-Lee]

I've put an additional $40k into my gen 3 tacoma just to get it as capable as the 4th gen so i get it..

[@atg1338]

Toyota definitely looks better

[@arkhsm]

Looks all lumps and bumps to me, way over styled as usual !!

[@atg1338]

@@arkhsm sorry you prefer boring

[@Roonco12]

2 Trucks designed to be trail riders and desert runners, but also two trucks that are way to expensive to be banging up and trashing on trails and deserts. These kinds of trucks are redundant. Unless you're a rich sheik, no average person is gonna buy these trucks to do anymore than be daily drivers.

[@uncalm]

Hey Ryan, fun video. Why do you think Toyota only offers the Torsen-based full-time system on the Limited and the Land Cruiser, while Ford offers a full-time system on the Raptor?

[@drivingsports]

Good question. I think it’s just to force product segmentation.

[@chibbyylol]

With too similar products (albeit suv vs truck here), features is likely the metric to separate and up-sell vehicles You can get the upcoming 4Runner with a rear locker, swaybar disconnect, neat suspension and all on the TRD trims but no full time 4wd, you can get full time 4wd in the limited / platinum trim but no rear locker, swaybar disconnect etc if one wants a 4Runner WITH full time 4wd, swaybar disconnect and all that stuff....you step up to the Land Cruiser, if one wants a Land Cruiser but with a turbo v6 or eKDSS or whatever...you step up to the GX

[@slumy8195]

crazy how they both cost the same it was just a twinkle of an eye when a tacoma was 50% less less than a raptor a few calendar months ago.... rather buy a raptor and enjoy life than pay a premium for the same truck of the past 15+ yrs....

[@abrahamdz1471]

Toyota is doing great advertising for Ford and Chevy

[@flight2k5]

Isn’t ford number 1 in recalls 🤣😂

[@boxoffisa]

People who buy Toyota like me we don’t buy because it’s the best. Here except for the rear seats, Tacoma will be great long term ownership.

[@alexmar1382]

@@boxoffisa contradicting statement.

[@alexmar1382]

@@flight2k5 true but not on trucks or for the ranger.

[@mr.anderson47k]

​@alexmar1382 Maybe he used a translator? Not sure

[@davidd8892]

Ranger all day... Taco looks waaaay to busy, also the taco tailights are ugly as ish, why did they go with those on the tundra and taco? they look like something off a early 2000's Jag

[@Michael_Tran]

Love the comparison...I had a Ranger before getting my Tacoma. Loving all the new midsize trucks coming in the market...tons of options now.

[@J.Young808]

Ground clearance numbers nowadays are a joke. You will hit your differentials way before that part that is 10 or 11” above earth

[@acornhehe]

I love the looks of the TRD Pro so much more than the vanilla looking Raptor. I think Ford was way too conservative with its design. That said, I think Ford knocked it out of the park with this truck. It has way more to offer and for about $12,000 less than the Pro, it’s a no brainer. Ford for the win!

[@ScottWaliszewski-ud2mz]

Guess what you four banger haters!!! Toyota announce in the 2025 model they are bringing back the V6

[@Yoyomanmanholla]

The TRD pro is an American designed, made in Mexico 65k turd. There is zero Japanese prestige.. just get the raptor…

[@carlosjnunez1322]

The noise on the Tacoma motor sound bad Don't like

[@quintili1]

It sounds like a tractor, not in a good way.

[@antoniocognato5023]

​@@quintili1 yup. Lawn mower.

[@mustanggt106]

Super gimmicky, super complicated & poor finish quality. Glad I bought the prior gen trd pro.

[@2URLex]

Good comparison, good trucks. I like both honestly

[@moneyparhar]

Tacoma overpriced by least $10k

[@davebutler6405]

Raptor all day long

[@tyronvangreunen]

fuel consumption on both is absurd. 3.0 V6 Turbo Diesel would be more than sufficient for me in the RR.

[@MarkPharaoh]

Got my RR yesterday, no regrets

[@MarkPharaoh]

@@2011buddylee thanks, it’s great, already 1.3K miles on it 😅 aside from some software oddities here and there, only real complaint I have are the seats. I don’t like the plastic mold cutout they did below the headrest, it’s a little uncomfortable over time for my upper back.

[@OshoLee]

Rock crawling better in the raptor when it has worse off road geometry and ground clearance? plus a mediocre traction control? okay...