Do you Need TRD PRO? 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road Review and Test

We take the all-new 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road to our Mountain Test Course to see just how capable it is. Do you really need a TRD PRO or is the Off-Road Premium enough? We put it to the test to find out!
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[@drivingsports]

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[@ZachMauch]

This is a small thing, but I really appreciate in your videos that the exterior shots when you are talking almost always match up with the proper time of when you were saying it inside the vehicle. For instance at 5:40 it is clear that your narration is precisely when you were saying it inside the vehicle. Most people would never notice, but for some reason it makes me smile.

[@coho-kn1pc]

This is the best video available for showing all the off road features of the Tacoma OR. Toyota should use this as an instructional video.

[@1148bucknasty]

Almost as if it's an ad

[@richshan529]

Ryan always offers the very best off-road testing on any vehicles.

[@funnybeingme]

Millions of people have successfully gone off-roading before Toyota offered their PRO models. Toyota's TRD Off-Road offering is more than good enough for the need of 99% of buyers.

[@ojdajuiceman6139]

No its not the trd pro is miles better

[@Monster-519]

@@ojdajuiceman6139 That is if you can pay 64-70k for a midsized truck.

[@deadbrother5355]

​@@ojdajuiceman6139shocks, a snorkel, and some badges aren't miles better. For the $10-12K extra you can just buy better shocks than the ones on the pro.

[@sbdftw1702]

@@ojdajuiceman6139I’m personally not going to pay $800/mo for a vehicle. TRD off road is more the capable for what I would need. I currently drive a Honda accord lol I don’t need something overpriced. Need 4WD, and something capable of going off road if I need it.

[@nightwing8666]

@@ojdajuiceman6139 TRD Pro is just for the small percent of fanboi tacoma enthusiasts. I can bet you are not gonna get the pro let alone a tacoma. nice try with the rage bait tho. even the TRD OR has pretty small no of sales. its the SR5 which is the volume seller for toyota which says a lot lol.

[@WW-wf8tu]

Excellent testing. You work these things harder than most of the other reviewers. Always enjoy your efforts. I know what it is like to do these things. LOT of time involved in the whole process. Respect.

[@gilmadrigal647]

The shots from the drone makes this video top notch.

[@CurtGodwin]

I was in the market for a good, off-road truck recently and wanted to get a Tacoma TRD Pro based on previous years. Then I saw that it wasn't released yet. Bummer... but OK. Then I saw the price increase. BIG bummer... and NOT OK. Then I saw the price for a decently-optioned TRD Off-Road (and confirmed in your video). HUGE bummer. Then I started hearing the news of failures in the line-up... coupled with the failure(s) in the Tundra... and saw how Toyota responded. So I did something I never thought I'd do - I bought a Chevrolet (still kinda makes me question myself after owning nothing but Japanese vehicles since the early 2000s), a 2024 Colorado ZR2. And I love it! MUCH more capable than the Tacoma TRD Off-Road, looks better (IMO), and it is less expensive! I seriously don't understand why people are paying what they are for anything in the Tacoma line. Sorry, Toyota - big whiff on this.

[@nightwing8666]

lets see you come back after some miles on it, you would be wishing you got the tacoma lol

[@bushbeatnik4480]

Love that Toyota offers this model as a base to custom. That's not to say the Pro doesn't offer goodies if you want an out of the box solution but I would rather base this and add to it. I did that to my 2017 4Runner off road and then added the suspension, lift, wheels, tires, compressor, wench, lights, LOL etc. etc. of what I wanted. Thinking of going Taco for the next build and the off road is where I will start. Thanks for the vid.

[@brucem8129]

I've had both, I prefer the 4runner.

[@ryanm5361]

I bought a 24 trd off road 5th gen 4Runner. It has all the same options except the disconnecting sway bar. It does have KDSS. I have no turbos. I’m extremely happy with it.

[@Shmity1962]

Just bought one too

[@ArtieMcYardie]

I love all the complaints on here. I want all the bells and whistles fully loaded. Stocked to the gills, but I don’t wanna pay for it. 😂

[@ricksaccount38]

Just bought a loaded TRD Off Road. Thnaks for the video very helpful.

[@roberthutson2023]

Absolutely love your videos, we watch them like a ritual because it gives us a really great mindset on what cars we are interested in buying and if they are going to meet the needs we have for them. We definitely do appreciate them and thank you Ryan for doing this for us.

[@CalvinHikes]

Love to see a list rating Vehicles abilities to do your various trails. Like the ladder.

[@DanY-zl3jg]

Nice video. You have convinced me to trade in my lightly modded 2023 trd off-road for the 4th gen.

[@Marlee2025]

Amazing Truck! My favorite ones for sure.

[@JRs-guitars]

Granted the TRD has some cool options like the MTS, better turning radius. But you can get a fully equipped Frontier pro4x for almost $10k less and gets only 1mpg less than this.

[@beexiong2995]

The current frontier is more similar to the last gen taco and is priced similarly. Not surprising. Even the last gen had mts and crawl features. Nissan has none of that. Just abls

[@planoman0935]

check the MPG for a frontier. The 2024 tacoma is 21 combined 19 city and 23 hwy and that is what I get after 4000 miles. I test drove a 2023 frontier pro 4x and do not remeber the mpg being close to that.

[@JRs-guitars]

@planoman0935 18 city, 22 highway. I test drove one on the highway and got 22 without really trying. Let's be honest...most of us would choose a reliable V6 even if it was 2 or 3 mpg worse.

[@JRs-guitars]

@beexiong2995 that is true but when would you ever really need MTS? Albs, 4low and a rear locker is all you should ever need anyway.

[@planoman0935]

@@JRs-guitars Not sure most of us would since the Tacoma sold 69,500 in first half of 2024 and Frontier sold 40,000 with huge incentives off msrp not to mention much worse value retention.

[@IAmTheGuy1477]

Best review of the Tacoma offroad period!

[@stevebrown8299]

Bought one today, so far, I like it.

[@Bobstone2131]

Agreed, this is all most will ever need......it's just way too expensive. If I'm spending mid $50k for a mid size truck....I would rather get a full size truck, or save a few and grab a Colorado ZR2.

[@gregmgm06]

You make the best videos Ryan! I know how much work goes into making them.

[@layne4376]

My biggest issue with this version of the Tacoma is that it is the same price as the Colorado ZR2, which is vastly superior offroad.

[@Mjr1348]

I thought so too so I traded my 24 Trd off road prem for a 24 gmc AT4x. What A rattle trap pc of 💩. It’s already down the road.

[@ExecutiveSecretaryWhiteRock]

Hey men, how I wish that one of this days that the Tacoma Limited is also test mild off-road so we can find out how capable the full time all wheel drive that the Toyota very proud of!

[@chibbyylol]

From recent reports Nissan sold 20,219 Frontiers from April 24th 2024 to June 24th 2024, or about ~10,109 units per month for May and June Chevy Colorado sold 8,967 units in June, GMC Canyon 3,784 units and the Ford Ranger 4,703 units Toyota sold 14,929 Tacomas in the month of June 2024 alone

[@Reu_ag]

Really? I thought the tacoma's are piling up on dealer lots

[@dsp5196]

Cause talking sh!t generates clicks.

[@DarkDramon]

​@Reu_ag toyota is still struggling from the covid supply chains, they are one of the few manufacturers that can't really keep a lot of inventory. Their reputation is keeping them at the top, but with the recent drive train issues that might cause some inventory to start piling up

[@dsp5196]

@@DarkDramon once again, clickbait... The driveline issues are completely overblown .

[@tm68669]

@@Reu_ag What you would think if you only get your data from YT videos.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Ryan, There is nothing very mid-sized about mid-size pickups these days so I really can't understand why the back seats are so cramped. 🤨

[@jujud5224]

I almost stopped watching after the price part. 54k for a small truck. 😮 I think Frontier will be more than enough.

[@ShadowBend]

I had a 2017 Frontier Pro-4x, Really great truck for the price. I regret selling it. The main thing I upgraded on it was projector headlights, the factory headlights were awful.

[@tm68669]

You can find TRD Off-Roads for closer to $43k. The options are what jack the prices up too high.

[@SuperNova23333]

$55k actually 🤓 And that’s before taxes

[@jasonbaxter2733]

@@SuperNova23333 $43k is correct

[@glow4417]

Frontier is good overall, but not good off-road. The wheel braking and off-road modes do nothing on that truck. The Frontier is not very capable off-road, even with a locker. There are videos on KZbin showing how the Frontier gets stuck on obstacles other trucks easily go over.

[@frankenelimtangco2400]

I’ll take the Colorado ZR2 for that price 💁🏻‍♂️

[@zelenizub2036]

Or ranger raptor...

[@brandonyen7837]

Watch out the reliability guy , just saying 😂

[@DARKHORSE262]

Enjoy that 5 year reliability my guy

[@roydaone]

Im a noob.what is the ideal price for this tacoma?

[@budt525]

A few months back I had planned on buying a 2024 Tacoma until I sat in one. I am 6 feet 215lbs and frankly I found it quite cramped( especially below the waist). Then I went and sat in the 2024 Colorado ZR2 . It was far more comfortable. It also turns out the Tacoma is a bit of a lemon . So, now I am decided on waiting for the 2025 Colorado zr2 .

[@ryanb8736]

Doesn’t the plastics in the ZR2 bother you? I was very disappointed in the plastic interior pieces. Lots of creaks. Looks very cheap inside.

[@War_eye]

Tacoma ain't no lemon, wait til you put some miles on that colorado

[@paultruesdale7680]

The more off road the truck, the less capable as a truck. The best off road vehicles,aren't necessarily the best vehicles for hauling. It did very well for a turnkey off the showroom floor 4x4. My only worry is some of the initial durability, we have seen from other truck channels. Great review DSTV

[@joetaravella13]

I hope it doesn't break

[@jameskocks4734]

relax its the first year of production

[@0HOON0]

Toyota needs to offer a larger fuel tank. 18.2 gallons is not enough for towing and remote areas. Even with the better fuel economy, it lost 30 to 40 miles range vs the 2023.

[@showmemorefunthings9208]

Reducing the fuel tank size is one way manufacturers use to increase payload. I suspect that's what Toyota did to boost their number because it's been one of the worst.

[@ryanb8736]

@@showmemorefunthings9208True. Toyota has always had awful payload.

[@beexiong2995]

Owners are getting the same range as previous gen with the smaller tank in the real world. I had a 21 offroad and averaged 220-280 miles in the city. 370 on hwy. It was horrible on gas in the city worse than my V8 GX.

[@elonsus9747]

I could get 330 miles in the city with my 13’ 4.0 double cab. It was on fumes by then, but I made do. A little over 400 on the hwy.

[@planoman0935]

@@beexiong2995 Agree. We have a 2023 and 2024 off roads and they about the same range. Maybe a tad more on the 2024. I usually fill up at 350 miles in city.

[@1810mex]

My bro just got 24 zr2 and so incredible its the same price as a offroad tacoma

[@Tony-hf9mv]

3 grand more you can get top dog ranger raptor. For the same price you can get a FX4 ranger lariat with a 2.7 twin turbo 6 cylinder also with rear lockers and 360 cameras

[@disophisis]

Weird. How did I not know they were offering the 2.7 in the ranger now? Thanks for the heads up.

[@Tungstenisw]

Yeah...but the you have to drive Ford Ranger....and tell your friends and family you bought a Ford Ranger....and constantly have to justify why you bought a Ford Ranger....

[@noxnyc23]

@@Tungstenisw lol just be like hey it’s my money.

[@Jaun2Three]

Which company doesn't skimp on frame quality and coatings? That's the most expensive thing to consider if you're buying a body on frame vehicle

[@zelenizub2036]

​@@Tungsteniswand friends and family should say, thanks god you didn't get Toyota.

[@Offshore1977]

Love your off road reviews. For the money, I’ll take the Frontier.

[@kevinstarski1598]

Is the constant tweaking and fiddling with modes necessary? Why not see what the truck does in 4 High and go from there. It would create a baseline for comparisons between models on particular slopes...

[@carlosxramirez]

FINALLLLYYYY!!! We've been waiting for this!!! You slacked on this video I will sad ☹️ but it's here now so 👍🏽 You should do one on the Base SR5 4x4 since that's the one that's been sold more than any other trim

[@marcelopereira3067]

Gran reseña Ryan, soy un seguidor de tu canal, saludos desde Chile

[@TheEpicUnknown..]

I think I’d rather have a Bison or Ranger Raptor.

[@markpratt7505]

This truck did everything extremely well. This is a very capable off-road truck. Most people who will buy trem may never take it off road. This is all you need if you are a sane person. If you are a lunatic off-road, no truck will be capable of your needs.

[@highplainsdrifter9849]

Dropped in to read all the people whining and crying about price too high, truck breaking, and should buy Frontier.

[@smittysmitty481]

Great review & nice truck! But too expensive for what you get. I’ll get a Colorado ZR2 for this money & it’s a much more better platform truck

[@planoman0935]

Tacoma did fine once you found the correct MTS settings and a few scrapes and scratches are expected if you hit the trails. But I get that you didn't want to scratch up your loaner. I agree the tires are not very aggressive. My 23 Off Road has more agressive tires than my 24 off road.

[@lukiw7044]

In most situations TRD Off-road will be very good, but I would choose TRD Pro for the look and better suspension. Great review as always. Greetings

[@J.Young808]

14:45 loose dirt/gravel is the MTS Mode you should have used not sand

[@NEtrailboss]

Does anyone believe this truck has 11 inches of ground clearance running on what 31 inch tires? Wouldn't be a bad truck if it was closer to 40 grand.

[@bradbaraniuk4085]

see if you can get nissan frontier pro4x to test.

[@htwnarf5219]

Im getting mine this weekend, it has a roof rack and the predator steps on it already and is the bronze oxide color way, can’t wait !

[@LuisPerez-sb1by]

Can you do it with the Nissan Frontier Pro4X?

[@dominic81634]

Yes, a similar test with the Frontier would be great!

[@davidfreakinglosoya]

Fantastic video

[@mikeaiken4330]

With the Iforce there is also the option of getting the TRD Pro wheels and tires.

[@fitsector4271]

The problem is not the vector system on wheels that mimics a real locker, the real problem is you are paying for electronics at the same or higher price than real beefy lockers.

[@MrXerxes]

Well said!

[@MATTHEWMBENBOW]

TFL and Truck King each broke their new Tacoma. The new Tundra engines are recalled. I'm leary of purchasing the new Tacoma or coming 4Runner. 🥴

[@zelenizub2036]

World's famous popcorn drive line.

[@jameskocks4734]

i just saw a video where these dont have traditional bump stops and apparently suspension problems are happening.

[@M85Iroc]

Got my base TRD OR 6 spd for 51k CDN, which is something in the range of 38K USD. Absolutely loving the truck.

[@johnmckenna4256]

Great review, This truck would be an off road monster if Toyota offered it in a two door version

[@jlen82]

That price is insane

[@pendulum_rc]

Awesome video. I'd like to see something similar with a lower end SR5.

[@thereefaholic]

How is it the “off road” does not come with the same lift as the pro? With the pro being a hybrid the off-road is the only option.

[@christianmercado83]

awesome video as always! Does the locker come on quickly now or is it the same old thinking about it in the previous gen?

[@drivingsports]

Came on quick for us.

[@bradbaraniuk4085]

nathan from tfl will be proud of you for you using his method momentem

[@user-vh9fn2qg6v]

Nice, but waaayyyy too much money. Where are the affordable mid size trucks these days? This truck costs $69,400 in Canada, with Ontario taxes, for the no-option TRD Off-Road Premium. Sixty Nine thousand dollars!!! The top tier (in Canada) Trail Hunter costs an Aneurism-inducing 97,200 with taxes. No words. Good video, as always, Ryan. At least it’s entertaining even if I can’t afford this thing.

[@darksmith7318]

Yeah, the price on these are crazy. With that much money, I'd rather got a three quarter ton pickup like power wagon or half-ton pickup like raptor

[@Broxty]

Huh?? TRD offraod are selling for 57k including taxes in Vancouver?

[@syntheticjuice9279]

is the ground clearance really 11 inches? for example if the lowest point is a shock mount or the rear pumpkin, are they measuring from that?

[@baltazarkosa29]

really good job done - thanks a lot!

[@mikefoehr235]

I love Toyota BUT a turbo 4...bad automatics and even TRUCK KING had a manual fail while testing. TFL had a front diff fail while testing. The best Tacoma was gen 2 with the 4 lifre v6.

[@toddmanning7844]

Absolutely agree about the gen 2 Taco with 4 L V6. The new Tacoma will take a few years to work the bugs out, and it's 4 cyl. sounds like a noisy sewing machine.

[@mikefoehr235]

@@toddmanning7844 I have a 20 Tundra with the 5.7 V8. Man that engine is just crazy powerful. Very reliable as well.

[@theadambragg]

Awesome once again

[@brandonyen7837]

Holly cow 54k 😮 but I’d watched until the end because I love watching a car reviews even though I can’t afford it 😂 . Every cars are expensive now a day 😅

[@trailrunnah8886]

I think buying this would be crazy when the Ranger Raptor is only a fewK more.

[@Tungstenisw]

But then your stuck having to drive a Ford Ranger....and justifying to your friend, family and yourself why you bought a Ford Ranger. And all the while....deep, deep, down...you wish you just bought the TACOMA so you could stop justifying and instead simply enjoy your Truck

[@Blue.Crawler]

I'm surprised it rubbed that much. Great review, thanks for having the test courses!

[@coho-kn1pc]

I think those that go on these trails often would have probably lifted their trucks and put on MT tires. Nice to know that this OR can handle most stuff thrown at it without too much problem. I think the majority of the owners never even attempt these trails.

[@patrickjames4882]

Ranger Raptor gives you more everything for slightly more cost (assuming you can buy both trucks at MSRP; even this Taco is probably going to run you at least 60k at a Toyota Dealership).

[@benhaze1010]

Honestly I don't see a large crowd going straight to a TRD Pro considering the crazy current asked prices. The reality is that many of us would try to convince ourselves the TRD Off-Road is just good enough.

[@swimster144]

Tough to compare what it's doing to tests in very different conditions right after you had cut some of those trails. The growth and compacting of a season hardens the soil a ton and makes traction far better.

[@drivingsports]

Yup. That is correct. To set reset expectations we brought a Subaru Crosstrek out a couple days later. That video comes out next week.

[@swimster144]

@@drivingsports Great videos anyways though! Always enjoy your thorough approach and great footage.

[@juliusmakula1659]

I likes Toyota Tacoma alot.

[@wd8085]

I was going to get a trd pro but then i said i'd rather buy a brand new house and since they are the same price it was an easy pick. With markup i think the new pro's are 400k.

[@vincenzosparks2516]

Is this all in Utah? Could you share the location? Thanks! :)

[@drivingsports]

We have a couple private off-road courses in Washington state. This one is located outside of Ellensburg.

[@EZapar]

If I wanted a truck, I would definitely buy one of these. Some better tires, and it should be pretty capable!

[@dan43213]

great video

[@jayflick5505]

No kidding, I stopped the video after seeing the price. Toyota is a bit confused on their truck pricing.

[@wes3527]

yeah the last TRD Offroad I bought was fully loaded for $38,500 not too many years ago

[@War_eye]

people who object at the price only look at fully loaded and fully optioned trucks, DERP

[@Maltic117]

My 21' TRD off-road with nothing extra was $37k, who needs all that extra stuff when it's just gonna jack the price up?

[@genebuchanan7130]

think you are confused about the value of the dollar. price seems right to me.

[@ezmoney1896]

@@genebuchanan7130they have no choice but to eventually adapt. That’s the new world and the world doesn’t move backwards

[@tedantares2751]

For this kind of money, I will rather get a Ford F-150

[@Broxty]

Completely different truck lol...

[@Bcp69]

I wouldn't mind getting one of these, in maybe 10 years lol...

[@brucem8129]

Good job.

[@iwazaru8101]

Love this review. Who needs the TRD Pro? Insecure posers "need" the TRD Pro to go over speed bumps at Costco and their kids' schools. Real overlanders and offroaders buy the cheaper TRD Offroad, mod it, and bang it up in the wild. That's the way it is now, and it will be the same with the 4th Gen.

[@TheRangerman00]

All I get from this review is that Ford knocked out the ballpark with the Ranger Raptor.

[@jumpinjimmyg2164]

Current leases on tacomas are very reasonable right now.

[@joeyjojojunior4886]

Good luck trying to find one on a lot.

[@DavefromCA2023]

The SR5 comes with the same impressive 4wd system minus the locker and terrain management right? I’d imagine even the SR5 is very capable.

[@domdrty]

I think you can get a Tundra Crewcab with the TRD Offroad for about the same price. Yikes...

[@beexiong2995]

This is fully loaded with all the options possible minus the hybrid. The previous gen fully optioned was 46k. But that truck was terrible to drive and underpowered for what it is. The base offroad for this new one is 42k and the previous gen was like 38k so a little closer on price. You're paying for the new engine, transmission, and offroad tech. The old truck was ancient for sure I can't imagine paying 50k for that. Had they continued the previous gen truck inflation would have kicked it up to 50k. The tundra is a different beast. A regular doublecab not crewmax trd offroad is around 55k for the base. But because of the recall they are being marked down and rebate nearly 10k.

[@trailrunnah8886]

Yep, early this year a co-worker got a crew cab SR5 TRD off-road Tundra for 54k.

[@BelchevKalin]

People have short memory, or have never driven a Toyota. First two years of the previous gen of Tacoma were disaster by today's standards - all kind of problems with the engine. Transmission was hunting gears for years. Now it has the reputation of a bullet proof truck right? Don't get that internet drama. And mostly from non Toyota people as I understand. In two years it will be bullet proof. It just came out on the market, have patience.

[@edsoncedeno8354]

100% agree. Back in 2016 and 2017 was the same internet drama bashing the new gen taco...

[@tommyxiong471]

Toyota needs to bring price down close to other similar mid size trucks. I am sure a lot of customers ship to other makers. This mean Toyota will loss the market shares for sure.

[@DJR5280]

How have you not reviewed the new Ranger FX4?

[@drivingsports]

Ford only sent up a Sport trim. Which we reviewed. Of course we also have LOTS of videos with the Ranger Raptor.

[@ajdonald2020]

thanks you for sharing.

[@HiddenOne22]

i paid less for my 24 zr2 and i would have that over any of the tacoma offerings

[@Broxty]

That piece of shit is worth half what you paid already...

[@HiddenOne22]

@@Broxty oh man, must have really hurt your feelings… lmfao! 67k for pressurized seats because the suspension doesn’t do a good enough job🤡

[@johntuttle9544]

I hope your truck holds up, but fact of the matter there is no track record of reliability in a Chevy these days.

[@elizabethescher5445]

I enjoy your vehicle reviews. Is your Central WA test site in the Wenas? Looks familiar.

[@drivingsports]

No, we're closer to Cle Elum on the North side of I-90.

[@DavefromCA2023]

WOW that was VERY impressive. I've been torn between this and the Ranger FX4, yes the Ranger is made in the USA, and you can actually find an FX4 in the low $40k range, but the Tacoma seems to be the better product. I bet soon enough, you will see these TRD offroads with the $43k price tag showing up when these $55k trucks do not sell so well.

[@willb6070]

I’m also between this and a Ranger XLT FX4. But part of me is debating waiting for a 4Runner TRD OR (if the price isn’t crazy which is that I’m afraid of).

[@DavefromCA2023]

@@willb6070 you and I are very much alike, my list also included a 4Runner but I am pretty sure I’ve removed it from my list. I test drove it, it’s a pig. Yes it’s super reliable, yes it’s one of the best off-road, but it is a HEAVY truck. That engine and trans combo is 15 year old tech. Acceleration was slow. I went on a 10 mile test drive and the mpg was 13.1 and I was not on it that hard. Handling was sloppy.

[@willb6070]

@@DavefromCA2023 agreed. That’s why I want to see what the new 25 4Runner is about with the new generation.

[@DavefromCA2023]

@@willb6070 problem is the price, lol I’ve already scratched the next 4Runner off my list because I bet it’ll be so much more then the current

[@willb6070]

@@DavefromCA2023 that’s what I’m afraid of too. If the price jump on the Tacoma is a sign, it will most likely be marked off my consideration list.

[@carmelojimenez-qe2my]

Are you crazy 53k for tacoma.

[@Chineywhale]

I wonder how some midsize SUVs (particularly German luxury SUVs) tow more than midsize pickups!? My x5 can tow 7200 pounds. Why is that?

[@tpolerex7282]

Is this one going to be the only version that doesn’t break during the test by a reviewer?

[@edwardnelson3413]

The Frontier Pro-4X is the way to go at $54k for a Tacoma TRD Off-Road is way over priced. Nissan dealerships in the Phoenix market are running discounts on the Frontier, generally you can get one for around $43k fully loaded.

[@SSS-mp8th]

What I want to see is a modified Honda Acty attack or similar and see how one would do. They would need a lift and better tires but would be a fun video. Going to pick up a mini-truck or a Toyota Hiace or Toyoace diesel. Really wish we could get something between a 25 year old Kei truck and a Maverick. Give me a kei size or similar sized truck with a turbo 1.5l for $15k.

[@0HOON0]

It looks like ATRAC got a buff with the new model. Almost Land Rover tier now.

[@drivingsports]

So good.

[@beexiong2995]

Yeah I watched another comparo between the ranger and Colorado and taco and the taco required less effort and almost no 4lo.

[@blue_spruce_joe]

I’d go TRD Off Road Premium like your tester. A good, solid, pretty basic truck.