2022 Ford Maverick FX4 vs Toyota Tacoma TRD PRO Offroad Adventure

[@BoopSnoot]

43:24 "The Maverick averaged 14mpg but the Tacoma only did 14mpg, so if looking for economy the Maverick is the best choice..." Uhhhh, does not compute. Error! Error! *smoke comes out of ears*

[@drivingsports]

Ah! Misspoke. Need to re-calculate that.

[@refolden]

I got 16.9 according to the math for Maverick. Both pretty good - I'd get about 12 in my Tundra

[@ALMX5DP]

@@refolden Yeah i got 16.7 going by the 115 miles Ryan stated after (not sure if he mentioned another distance earlier). But using that, the Taco got under 14 (13.85mpg), which regardless is a decent difference overall.

[@wintermagebarthow8481]

@@refolden even at 16.9mpg thats abysmal. I

[@ALMX5DP]

@@wintermagebarthow8481 I think that’s pretty darn good considering the trails and such they went on (not to mention stops just to film and capture footage of each other).

[@cdsmock4512]

The reason the Tacoma and Maverick have similar ground clearance ratings is because they measure ground clearance from the lowest point. On the Tacoma, that means the bottom of the rear differential. On the Maverick, that means the entire underbelly surface since it's basically just a giant flat plate.. Which is why the Tacoma appears so much taller...because it is at basically every single point besides the bottom of the rear pumpkin. Which is why its breakover and actual useable clearance is so much higher.

[@plmn93]

Yeah it's amazing how so many "journalists" don't seem to understand that.

[@kenblood6848]

I love “mismatched” comparisons like these. In this case, it shows just how capable the maverick is. Sure, there’s no question the Tacoma is best off-road but this proved the maverick is no joke

[@LeakyWaders]

Guys are already modding these mavericks and they do really well off road.

[@Jessetheoutdoorman]

the maverick is for girls that want a cute truck

[@Joey_ca]

@@Jessetheoutdoorman or for men that have a big enough penis and don’t need to overcompensate with a bigger truck 🫢

[@kevinortiz1210]

@@Jessetheoutdoorman but can tow more then tacomas …… just because you can’t afford it dosmt make it a girls truck 😂

[@nathanrobertson3349]

@@kevinortiz1210 it can’t tow near what a Tacoma can! Haha. Your crazy Payload is near the same. But Tacoma can tow twice as much, any day!

[@andyham6094]

I swear every reviewer just gives the tacoma so many bad reviews yet it’s still king and I see them everywhere and by far the most popular truck for off roaders and overlanders. There are literally tons of tacomas all over the trails all over the country I see. It is getting updated soon along with the 4Runner but it’s still a phenomenal reliable simple beautiful durable truck that is insanely capable and modifiable. The seating position never really bothered me although I’m 5’9 but I find it perfectly comfortable. to each their own tho.

[@Chris_Madel]

Other than that they always say ford is better than Toyota but go to the dealership,toyota run out of truck and look for the ford dealership tons of truck no one buy it..

[@310chris18]

Yeah they just haters man the tacoma will always be king that trd pro is untouchable and bullet proof. I have a 2019 trd pro and I love it. These dudes don't what their talking about.

[@310chris18]

@@Chris_Madel they must be ford guys so it's obviously a bias review. a small truck vs a mid size truck not a good way to compare 🤣 they should have did a ranger tremor vs tacoma trd pro but the toyota would have one with reliably and over all fun.

[@Chris_Madel]

@@310chris18 you’re right bro,tacoma,4runner and tundra is the beast and we have a wow factor especially when we put some mods,i got tundra 1794 edition never let me donw

[@KosmicHRTRacingTeam]

Add to that reliability and resale value and it’s a no brainer

[@flightmedic7634]

I think the Maverick makes more sense in a 4x4 XL with Max tow. Once you get way up in price point the Maverick looses it's appeal (for me) and I would probably lean towards a Ranger (or Tacoma).

[@ALMX5DP]

Completely agree. The only downside for the XL in my mind is the lack of cruise control as an option, but i have seen someone swap to a steering wheel with those controls and program the vehicle with ForScan and it worked, so that would be enough for me to choose that and just do a bit of work to make that happen.

[@flightmedic7634]

@@ALMX5DP I have been researching that hack as well I am sure it can be figured out :)

[@mr.monitor.]

@@ALMX5DP its worth it to get the xlt with cruise

[@ALMX5DP]

@@mr.monitor. yeah possibly, but I really dont value much else that an XLT might offer so for a 10% price increase I may have to really consider what those other aspects bring.

[@AP-jl2lv]

having to get a mid trim just so I can have cruise control is a bit of a dealbreaker for me

[@SoulG03]

Nice video. I've been researching trucks for the last few years and trying to buy what I need... and not what I want. The compact trucks didn't appeal to me, until I saw another youtuber do a sheetrock test. That caught my interest. As a weekend diy guy... I really don't need, but do want, the Tacoma. Maverick also is roomier for long road trips with the kids. Again... great video.

[@huronv9500]

I have a Tacoma and I spend most of my time on the highway. I am 5,11 and it is one of the most comfortable vehicles I have had out of many, including full size trucks. Because of the high floor height, you can stretch your legs out all the way, they don’t have to be bent all the time because you are sitting higher like in other trucks. I have never had a truck that I can extend my legs completely straight while driving. Also, there are many spots you can put your feet and you can even sit cross legged. I also find the Tacoma drives with little input needed in the expressway, it is just one finger on the wheel for the most part.

[@jacobstrutner8232]

Higher room height?? Wtf are you smoking they are known for banging you head on the roof constantly at 6' tall.

[@NateRobertson-jl4jm]

Agree! Such a nice truck

[@davidcunningham8848]

Tacoma wins hands today tomorrow and definitely 10 15 and 20 years from now!!

[@plmn93]

Glad it works for you, but you are in the minority there. I owned a 4Runner and at 6'3" that high floor made it feel more like I was sitting in a lifted Corolla with my feet splayed out in front of me. Horrible on 5-8 hour drives, of which I did many. So glad to get rid of that thing. My full size is more like sitting in a real chair and easy to drive all day. Not to mention the ride quality is way better.

[@zackdemundo]

Excellent comparison performed in stark relief to illustrate the advantages of both. I remember when the Maverick beat the Subie in the bowl. Made me smile.

[@bryanfuentez7640]

It would be cool to see how good the maverick holds an alignment after off roading it.

[@emmatoocold]

Yes exactly, the Maverick is an awesome truck, it's my dream car but it's a unibody construction. The Tacoma is a body on frame. The Maverick is not built to do serious off-roading.

[@roodick85]

It'll taco for sure with a rough bump

[@JimSpence]

@@emmatoocold I remember when off-roading and racing our trucks would have been the last thing my grandfathers did with their rear-wheel 2x4 single-cab work pickups. Funny how things change.

[@erictech201]

Maverick loses and the guy in the maverick is a weirdo

[@jeffk464]

Yeah, I can't imagine the Maverick is very rugged. You try to do serious off-road I think you are going to be breaking a lot of stuff.

[@mahhty4279]

I feel like if the Maverick had some bigger tires it would've made it through the rut but it did much better than I thought it would

[@wwazemog6026]

or if he drove like an actual man

[@shawnsnow6413]

@@wwazemog6026 But he might scratch the skid plate or new rims.

[@DiaperGranny11]

@@wwazemog6026a stupid man? Or a man who understands the value of recent investments of the tires; a wise one? I’m a man. I drive like a man; sensible, in touch with my vehicle and knowing all the sounds, bumps, her limits, and most importantly not recklessly. I can be aggressive when needed but it often isn’t

[@onefastr6]

Maverick FX4 owner here. Great video sir.

[@michaelluttmer2486]

This was a great comparison! I love how the Maverick holds it own and it really is the truck that 90% who need a pickup needs. Once prices and dealers calm the hell down, I'll be buying one.

[@wildaceds]

99%

[@bornonthebattlefront4883]

@@wildaceds 90%

[@wildaceds]

@@bornonthebattlefront4883 I definitely am biased. I work in finance and in our parking lot we have Tundra's, F250 (you get the idea) and their ball hitch has no scratches and their bed has 0 scratces. I find it more of symbol than actual valid usage.

[@30smsuperstrat]

Also the reliability issues that all brands are and will have during this supply chain era. I know someone who is an electrical engineer in the industry and the amount of components being resourced to vendors that are normally not used is enormous. They are also not able to put the vendors products through the normal testing that goes on before a vendor gets approved . He tells me to stay away from anything manufactured since the pandemic, because this is the practice throughout the industry.

[@ganuvien]

Yeah right now with 5-10k+ markups on Mavericks it defeats the point of the vehicle. I want an Xl or XLT AWD with tow and 4x4 pkg but I'm not paying 40k+.

[@Offshore1977]

Tacoma may have a little over an inch of ground clearance at it lowest point over the Maverick but all other areas underbody are considerably higher. Ground clearance is not always just the lowest point. As always another great video. Some of the best on KZbin

[@LilpuddinTater9]

As someone who wanted a Tacoma TRD but went with the Maverick FX4 due to affordability, this comparison is justified.

[@mikelaughlin270]

The affordability will soon be out the window once the Ford starts breaking down and nickel and diming you every month.

[@tortillachip2342]

@@mikelaughlin270 "I'll post this comment to KZbin since I don't understand economics and I both my iq points say so". How much of the vehicle do you think you would have to replace on the Ford for the Toyota to pay itself off. Probably has a loan on the cars and probably didn't get the lariat package.

[@skytechenterprise9906]

@@mikelaughlin270 Agreed, I'd rather my Taco last 200k miles at the least... Love my 22' tacoma SR, went with a crew cab 4x4 3.5L

[@mikelaughlin270]

@@tortillachip2342 Here is some basic ecomics for you. Whether a person buys 3 tons worth of manure or any Ford product they are still getting a pile of shit, which at the end of the day isn't worth anything.

[@markjones5909]

@@mikelaughlin270 so, much like your opinion then?

[@mikegabler5183]

the Maverick is nice, but it is never even close to the cool factor of a Tacoma.

[@puzzleetpuzzles7951]

When you compare 50k vehicle with 25k vehicle. There is nothing cool about it. Want cool? Upgrade that maverick for extra 25k and you will have 10x cooler than tacoma.

[@puzzleetpuzzles7951]

Besides this, it worth to compare tires on Tacoma and Maverick.

[@techjdu]

@@puzzleetpuzzles7951 Tacoma starts around 27k.

[@puzzleetpuzzles7951]

@@techjdu I meant about model in review. Not starting price.

[@techjdu]

@@puzzleetpuzzles7951 The maverick here is 35k not 25, tacoma 50k, but you could get a trd off road for 40k and still have a much more capable truck and I guarantee you better resale value than what the maverick will get. Not to say the maverick doesn't have it's place in truck world, there's nothing wrong with more variety in trucks.

[@Pengowirr]

I had the automatic Taco and now I have the Manual. The stick makes a huge difference and she drives phenomenally now.

[@Zeus-jv4em]

I have the manual transmission in my trd pro Tacoma, it is great!

[@multivisao]

it's slowwwwwwwww asf - like seriously painful around town and accelerating from off ramps.

[@Pengowirr]

@@multivisao the manual?

[@Pengowirr]

@@Zeus-jv4em it really made me glad I got it. If they didn’t have the MT I would have eventually moved on to a different truck. Still happy with my 2018

[@LoneWolfHustle]

I'd take the Tacoma on reliability alone. I like them both though.

[@rommelitodeguzman]

We don't have a tacoma but we do have a Toyota and it is pretty reliable

[@matthewtaylor443]

Ikr like how many dummies get stuck out on logging trails and because they took the raptor

[@plmn93]

2024: Maverick rated one of the most reliable used pickups, per Consumer Reports.

[@wintermagebarthow8481]

For driving around the city and for light side- of-road camping, moving stuff and road trips the Maverick is the winner. It all depends on what you actually need and not how much you want to posture.

[@danilo86petrovic]

Then buy a car and not a truck...

[@wintermagebarthow8481]

@@danilo86petrovic El Camino.....😝🚙

[@patrickhannigan3070]

with a 4.5 foot bed length, why not just buy an SUV and put the back seat down? more comfortable and versatile

[@wintermagebarthow8481]

@@patrickhannigan3070 because you don't want to haul bags of soil, gravel, pavers, wet beach gear, muddy clothes in the back of your SUV. This truck-ish thing is for the people who need some ability to haul stuff sometimes. Sometimes. Or go camping, or tail gate once, or beach often, its a lifestyle vehicle. It doesn't flex with huge tires you'll never use, its not 11 feet of the ground with 20k in lift mods...in Florida. Its a small truck , like the old ranger or original toyota puck up.

[@zacd7094]

Ehh I think build quality and longevity play a big Decision in choosing the Tacoma. I’m a fire guy btw

[@PumpnDump777]

I have a 2013 Toyota Tacoma and I’m 6’1 it’s plenty of space for me

[@plmn93]

Well at 6'3" yes it has legroom, however with the seat so low to the floor and my feet splayed out in front of me it's very uncomfortable on long drives. On the flip side my wife's minivan which initially feels like it has less legroom is much more comfortable on long drive because the seat is so much higher off the floor. Probably nearly twice as high. Much more like a regular chair.

[@Johnnykham_]

Tacoma = Reliability

[@0uHiroshi]

Besides that one rut section, the rest of the trail can be done on most front wheel drive crossovers.

[@krasnaludek298]

Ford builds great trucks; the upcoming Ranger is going to be the sweet spot IMO. Especially the Ranger Raptor.

[@plmn93]

Yes I am from the future, you are correct. More usable bed and passenger space than the Tacoma and IMO better thought out overall. However I despise the big touchscreen and the styling inside and out is very meh.

[@tintman831]

The Tacoma wins with just the looks alone

[@rhadiem]

Haha you can "haul down this road" while limiting the Tacoma by being in front again. ;)

[@RetirementGoals1]

I like the comparison, it’s exactly my situation. Last month I traded in my 2020 Ranger FX4 because it was more than I needed and on my daily (50 mile) commute I was getting 18mpg. I got a 2022 Escape Hybrid AWD, I’m hoping in a couple years Ford will have an AWD hybrid Maverick with an FX4 package and another inch of clearance.

[@SpaceRanger187]

2023

[@tammyeaton4791]

@@SpaceRanger187 Im looking forward to NOT having to sacrifice fuel economy for agility.

[@limpunsing2229]

Tacoma TRD PRO as an all-purpose truck Good comparison review

[@CmbrockmanBuilds]

I don’t even have to watch the video to tell you the Tacoma is still a better looking truck.. not to mention it wins in most other practical categories except maybe tech

[@just4ivaylo92]

No, it doesn't. An ancient V6 with terrible mileage and interior from 2012 is not what I call practical.

[@menarenotwomen]

Hahaha “let me take my ‘truck’ off-road. Oh no, there’s a rock on the off-road trail, I better move it since my minivan can’t clear it” 😂😂

[@plmn93]

Clearly you've never tried driving a minivan off road. Maverick does well for what it is, more than what 95% of truck owners ever try. Look at the payload on that Tacoma and tell me how it's a real truck.

[@slocavky]

If I had a choice, I would do the Tacoma all day.... BUT, I'd get the manual transmission.... I have a 2020 tacoma trd sport manual and LOVE it... I am also 6'4 and make it work....

[@danilo86petrovic]

Just move the seat all back and no problem for taller guys...

[@mikeoxlong3676]

Yeah I hear the taco headroom is bad for anyone over 6'

[@jacobstrutner8232]

No headroom. You'll be crushed in a rollover and Tacoma's are some of the biggest recall vehicles.

[@Schlabbeflicker]

Maverick shines at being a cheap multi-role family car. With all the higher trim options and dealer mark-up, at $35k it starts to make less sense versus a mid-size truck.

[@amio_roseto1]

I Agree, most dealers asking 4-6K$ markup on Maverick, some dealers wants 2K$ on Tacoma and wiling to go down a bit for a good trade in.

[@Kolby72]

50k for a Tacoma is absolutely ridiculous. You can find a full size truck for nearly half that lol.

[@michaelruiz995]

@@amio_roseto1 My local dealer is asking 10k over MSRP… Needless to say I did not buy a Maverick

[@KosmicHRTRacingTeam]

Most dealers were getting $10k over MSRP on the Pro, even before covid.

[@dukekelloway5328]

The Maverick looks okay from the back. That's me looking for a positive.

[@NateRobertson-jl4jm]

Hahaha

[@rightlanehog3151]

And the winner is..........a 4Runner paired with a utility trailer!!

[@jasonbrushett3]

Haha I love it 😂

[@TomOnTheRun]

The more I watch your Maverick videos the more I'm impressed with the versatility it provides. Curious what kind of MPG you get towing 3k trailering. Hope you test out the tow package on the Maverick.

[@weekendwarrior8179]

A video I’d like to see is comparing the TRD pro vs TRD off road vs regular Tacoma

[@NEXUSLUKE]

A TRD Off Road will do everything the PRO did here and is nearly the same price as the Mav.

[@KosmicHRTRacingTeam]

@@NEXUSLUKE pretty much, which is why the vast majority of the TRDs you see are OR and not the Pro. Pro has slightly better shocks, but you can buy some pretty nice shocks and tires for 10% of the price difference between the Pro and OR.

[@NEXUSLUKE]

@@KosmicHRTRacingTeam Yes indeed.

[@Thorzaan]

@@KosmicHRTRacingTeam exactly. I've never understood why you would even buy the pro. Just get the off road, swap the grill and then throw on some long travel and it's more capable than a pro and you paid less lol. All of the lockers and good stuff are on both packages

[@mz1906]

I appreciate Nicks honest opinions on the Tacoma - re: the gear hunting and the odd sitting position due to the chairs being so low to the floor. HONEST opinions are refreshing, not the usual "yea everythings great puppy dogs and rainbows spend your money"

[@garyschlagel995]

FORD NEEDS TO PUT IN A HELL OF A LOT MORE EFFORT! FORD DOES NOT HAVE ME SOLD ON THEIR TRUCK AGAINST THE LEGENDARY TOYOTA TACOMA! TOYOTA HAS PROVEN TO LAST WITH THE BEST RESALE IN THE TRUCK MARKET! TOYOTA'S ARE FRAMED TRUCKS!

[@robervin9107]

I’m so happy we get nick and Ryan content together 🎉

[@dr.emilschaffhausen4683]

And there's a good chance that only one of those will still be on the road in 2040.

[@jayhat]

That taco will still be running at 300k with a little TLC

[@ALMX5DP]

With proper maintenance, both will still be around. I see 20 year old Taurus, KIA, clapped out BMW's etc so no reason the Ford here wont be doing well if taken care of.

[@dr.emilschaffhausen4683]

Maintenance is key.

[@cameronkennedy5056]

Lol my dad had a 08 dodge magnum with 200k miles on it before he sold It. Let’s not forget things last if you take care of them.

[@hotrod7603]

Tacoma will be in the junkyard next year check it's reliability lol

[@jaredyonts7876]

Everything said in the end. The Tacoma is the best truck obviously

[@Bustershouse]

In 2013 I paid 30,000. For my Tacoma .I can sell it right now for around $28,000 with 65,000 miles on it . Tacoma’s hold their value because they’re so dependable.

[@yamajammer76]

Well to be fair a lot of people buy off-road trucks to just be mall crawlers. The Maverick wins the mall crawling competition hands down. It can do a little light off-roading as well so probably it's the winner for 75% of truck customers.

[@ghmsadam]

Mall crawling? Yeah that's for looks and the maverick definitely doesn't win there. The maverick was struggling on things my little sedan would have went through. Any of the actual terrain the maverick didn't make it. I wouldn't even call it offroading. It's on road, it's just a dirt road. I'm not saying it doesn't have a place. But i feel it should be viewed as what it is. A car with a bed.

[@eduardogiordanelli2680]

@@ghmsadam that’s because the Maverick is a sedan

[@haydenallee4579]

No one does it better than Ryan and the team. Keep up the solid work!

[@TheBabadush]

That's the truth.

[@jeremyhuntington1]

Lol I’ve never seen two grown men this out of their element on a bone dry mild road. This ranks as the most worthless video I’ve seen this year.

[@mannymotta2174]

Not for nothing…. This video misrepresents the Tacoma. My 2016 trd off road double cab averages between 20-21 combined. I had the transmission remapped and it shifts great. 80,000 problem free miles and as tight as when new. Not a squeak or rattle. Let see how that ford product holds up

[@Lumpygrits76]

If I couldn’t afford the Toyota I think I’d just keep saving my money. Those things aren’t bought to ride like a Cadillac and since you’re buying a truck and not a car that happens to have a bed? You know the MPGs are going to suffer. But it’ll last years/decades longer. Pay a little more now vs nickel and dimming into end up having to get something else

[@jediguy634]

Love when the OverLand trips are back on the menu! Hope to see some trips with the TrailHawk and Maveric together. Good job nick! I hope Ford eventually does a Tremor Maveric. Perhaps give it that center lock and dual rear clutch from the Bronco Sport Badlands?

[@gs98999]

Just looking at the two side by side you can see Tacoma is way higher up in the air and that’s due to its floor being so high up. Ground clearance is simply the lowest point on a truck (usually pumpkins or shock bracket) but everything else is way higher which will help off-road. Case in point. Every Tacoma has the same ground clearance but pro and trail have lifts from factory.

[@KosmicHRTRacingTeam]

Ya. That was a really weird comment to not follow up with a little explanation by the reviewers.

[@mejkkg]

Yeah he just about scraped in the ford going up the little hill when the tacoma sailed over it and still had plenty of room. His comment didn't make much sense.

[@BelchevKalin]

Tacoma all the way, but if I decide to go the unibody route - Honda Ridgeline, sorry Ford. :)

[@rhadiem]

If you want a thoroughbred offroad truck, get a Tacoma. If you want to pretend you are going offroad, waste your money on a fully loaded Maverick. Or just get a Forester.

[@loneapple440]

Great video production and comparison. However, Toyota has the trail advantage.And, you guys are a great team together for this channel.

[@multivisao]

does it?...I thought the Tacoma would have come out of this comparison as the winner but gosh that was a disappointment - the little Maverick did everything the Tacoma did with better mpg and more comfort!!!

[@loneapple440]

@@multivisao I would agree that for the money , comfort and gas mileage the Maverick is the winner.

[@NateRobertson-jl4jm]

@@loneapple440 hahaha! Your crazy. I’ll meet you on any trail with my tacoma. Trust me that maverick is made for work and fuel economy. Not off road.

[@loneapple440]

@@NateRobertson-jl4jm My comment gas mileage, money and comfort not off reading. I drive a Tacoma and yes it'll hit the trails better. Thanks .

[@glennmikes1726]

Still love the Tacoma styling! It’s beautiful looking,… the electric lime color is a different story.

[@TheGrun13]

The Tacoma is the slickest looking truck on the road.

[@NateRobertson-jl4jm]

@@TheGrun13 Tacoma is a bad ass looking truck, with the headlights. Nice truck look interior.

[@rhadiem]

Agreed, especially with the TRD Pro grille, it's a classic look. It also looks like it's not even trying when doing those offroad "challenges".

[@Kashikoi_Magicarp]

34:39 "not to bad. He just lifted the front wheel a little bit" As the rear wheel is 2 ft off the ground 😂

[@4ME2DRV]

I want to see the Maverick FX4 AWD vs the Ridgeline HPD AWD. That should be a close one.

[@cdsmock4512]

Yup. I've always thought that the cruise control programming on my 2005 Tacoma is absolutely terrible whenever any sort of incline is involved. Struggles to maintain a consistent speed. It will lett it drop a solid 2-3mph and then downshift to get back up to speed and shift up again, only to slack off, lose the speed, and have to downshift again. I rarely use cruise unless it's just nice flat terrain because my foot inputs can actually hold a gear far better than the cruise control. So weird they haven't figured it out yet.

[@kevinfitzpatrick5949]

I can confirm this is still a thing lol

[@justinkostelecky6201]

Modern 4Runner and Tacomas are geared for more low rpm cruising and economy. I’ve seen many videos of bone stock rigs with either 4.88 gears or even 5.29’s and that completely transforms them.

[@thecollector77]

Absolutely love the maverick I ordered one should arrive in a couple months. Absolutely love the testing camera views and reviews in this video. Thank you for sharing. I'm excited. ✌️

[@thecollector77]

7 months later and I'm just now getting my Vin# for pre order should start getting built in August they said. I just wonder when I'll actually get it.

[@Podcastforthewin]

@@thecollector77update please haha

[@plmn93]

@@thecollector77 Update?

[@Shroter]

Worth noting, the base 4wd Tacoma would have beaten that Maverick.

[@emamotorworks717]

This was a great review!!! It showed what people want to know and not necessarily realize they want to know. The maverick is a good all all arounder

[@billzkustomz]

Today we compare apples to oranges coming up right now on driving sports TV.

[@RobBread1]

There is another recall on the Maverick which is the trailer brake control.

[@Vorm17]

That recall is across all Ford models, not just the Maverick. Currently the Maverick has had 3 recalls and all of them are only a portion of the units not all of them, with only one issue being severe across a few thousand. The Tacoma in its first model year had 4 in total, with two of them being pretty severe. The Maverick is still new and will probably have another recall or two, but recalls on first generation vehicles are very common among all manufacturers.

[@haroldbaker5051]

For most people, all wheel drive is a better choice for everyday. Subaru!

[@franktags136]

If this was a reliability test, Toyota would mop the floor with the Ford no doubt. I’ve owned both.

[@kyler3383]

I drive a 2019 tacoma off road and I'm 6'3. I'm just on the verge of not fitting, but it is still a very comfortable truck. To be my fair mine has a sunroof that adds some height, but in terms of the leg position its perfectly comfortable.

[@Trizzy0Train]

Having a sunroof in the Tacoma actually reduces headroom by about an inch or so.

[@kyler3383]

Anthony Cardenas really? That’s interesting I’m thinking about upgrading to a tuntra. Is it worth it in terms of space?

[@saultorres7452]

@@kyler3383 tundra is extremely spacious. Wouldn't be fair to compare th space.

[@Kiss__Kiss]

At the end of the day, I'm sorry Ryan, But my money will always be on Toyota. Exceptional Employer/Employee relations.. But honestly, you two work soo well off each other, it's a match made in heaven. Hopefully this communication factor continues off screen. I am sure it does, otherwise we'd see a different camera guy lol Question, who was doing the aerial when you both were behind the wheel? Love these long videos.. Keep 'em coming you guys!!!

[@hotrod7603]

Even if toyota was available for free still won't buy it , maverick all day!

[@Kiss__Kiss]

@@hotrod7603 Exactly what should come out of your mouth, judging by your screen name/avatar name.

[@hotrod7603]

@@Kiss__Kiss what an ironic reply

[@tacticalidiot175]

@@Kiss__Kiss Go play need for speed kid. You don't get an opinion until you buy a truck

[@Kiss__Kiss]

@@tacticalidiot175 While this is not a channel on which to air out my laundry. I will let you know, sir; That I am in my 50s, I have purchased more cars and trucks than you'll probably ever know. I have owned several 4Runners, Tacoma's, Lexus GX, Isuzu Rodeos, Isuzu 4x4 trucks, pre-Tacoma Toyota trucks FI & Carb. Toyota Celica all Trac, Toyota Supra Turbo Targa(MKIV), Mitsubishi Eclipses(4 of them), Lancer Evo, Subaru GL Turbo 4x4, Subaru Foresters (Multiple), Subaru WRX(Multiple) STI(Multiple), JUST to name a few.. I don't drink, Smoke, or have ever done recreational drugs, my only vice has been automobiles!! **Edit** Oh and that isn't taking into account, the numerous Audi-single and twin turbos, I have owned, and currently own. So please, go bug someone else. Better yet, occupy your time on something more productive.

[@Arbyfig]

If all I cared about was having a basic truck, maverick, if I want a truck for life (and manual trans), a tacoma.

[@kewldean7013]

Bro….. I’m 6’3” and I have a 3rd gen Tacoma, it’s not nearly as small as you’re saying, you’re driving too close to the steering wheel or something!!! 😂 I fit just fine, sure I could go for a bigger truck but it’s not as bad as y’all made it seem there near the beginning of this episode…

[@fubarmedic4222]

The Ridgeline was able to do that ditch exit if I remember correctly from a previous video. 23 min mark

[@cameronbatt873]

I love how the Maverick has recovery hooks but the Tundra doesn’t

[@ALMX5DP]

That is a little hilarious.

[@aaronbryan5095]

Because the Maverick needs it.

[@dexterrr9163]

@@aaronbryan5095 depends on the where you drive. 2.5 tonn truck can stuck in mud easily

[@Doc1855]

Yea Toyota screwed up on that one. I guess they figure that it’ll never need them, Haha

[@Doc1855]

@@aaronbryan5095 Hahahaha, Yes the ford is less reliable than a Toyota

[@movementencouragedfitness5945]

Esthetically the Tacoma is better. It’s such a beautiful looking truck. I really want one ;)

[@KosmicHRTRacingTeam]

Interesting, so what you are saying is that for better road experience, quieter, better MPG and comfort go with a maverick (or any other unibody AWD SUV or cute “truck”)? And if you want something to go “off road” (which the fire road shown here was pretty elementary when comparing off-road capabilities, to be honest) go with a read 4WD truck? (Btw, using all of the “tools” the manufacture gives you isnt “cheating” since you are also using AWD in the other “truck”). And NO, driving “really fast off road” isn’t the only advantage of a Tacoma, that’s just one of many things, more challenging narrow jeep trails, Moab type slick rock, steep hill climbs, deep mud, deep snow, etc, etc. Oh, and when talking off road, the Raptor might be better for going “really fast” on an large area of dirt, that’s about all the raptor will excel in over the TRD pro (speaking of off roading only). No one takes raptors up tighter trails like Imogene and other “jeep trails” because they are waaaay too big.

[@YellowstoneCountryFlyFishing]

All the comments about how this is an apples to oranges comparison are missing the point. This is a "Will the apple at a lot less money, easy parking, and better economy, 0-60, and on-road manners function as close to the off-road orange as I need?" For somebody like me who is trying to decide if a non-truck or crossover will do what I need it to do as well as my old truck-based SUV at 15mpg does now, these sorts of videos are great.

[@Romans_Toupee]

you guys should start bringing a tape measure just so you can quickly look underneath and actually measure the clearance yourselves, when you say the Tacoma only has 1 extra inch of clearance, my guess is thats only the rear differential, which the Ford doesnt have. Look at the amount of clearance underneath where the front skid plate is on both trucks and im willing to bet its a LOT more than just 1 inch, which was pretty evident in that breakover shot where the Maverick just barely went over without scraping the belly

[@ALMX5DP]

The Maverick doesn’t have a rear differential? :P So you’re suggesting ignoring the lowest centrally mounted point on a vehicle when looking at ground clearance?

[@Romans_Toupee]

@@ALMX5DP it has one, but its comparing independent rear vs solid rear axle, yes the rear pumpkin might be the lowest point but overall if youre comparing the amount of clearance between those 2 trucks it looks more like 6" than 1" to me 💁

[@ALMX5DP]

@@Romans_Toupeewell you’re choice to cherry pick details that fit your preference.

[@LeakyWaders]

People calling the mpg bad are clearly either daft or have never been off road with a vehicle.

[@frankrietzo5801]

Like to see a side by side hauling, loading unloading a few yards of rocks, dirt, plywood and cinder blocks in the bed

[@rabrumf]

The floor on Tacomas has always been high, closer to riding in a car from a seating position standpoint. I have always liked it. Guess I must be of a particular dimension.

[@SuperFrazil]

Regardless of the outcome and differences in price, features I would still go for Tacoma just because of reliability.

[@cesarpalmos8235]

My grandpa has bought many over the years, the "toyota reliability" seems to be fading away.

[@NateRobertson-jl4jm]

@@cesarpalmos8235 disagree. Toyota reliable and resale value is the best.

[@brodyrichard9164]

@@cesarpalmos8235 your grandpa don’t know nothin

[@cesarpalmos8235]

@@brodyrichard9164What do you mean? Is it his fault his brand new Tacoma have trans issues and his brand new Highlander had oil consumption issues? How does he have to know anything about the reliability if the vehicles breaks on him? He was a Mathematics and Science professor at the University of Brownsville Texas. I had a 2005 Toyota Corolla 5 speed manual car with 120,000 miles and used to have my grandpas old 2001 Tacoma 5 speed manual pickup truck with 310,000 miles. The older Toyotas are waaay more reliable than the new stuff. I also had a 2001 Ford Ranger with 256,000 miles and currently daily a 2010 6 speed manual Ford fusion with 101,000 miles, these Ford's have been just as reliable as the Toyotas, not a big Ford fan by the way, they are just cheap.

[@billybud9557]

The little wheezer is no Hummer off road, but it still fills a niche. A much needed one. Thanks 4 vid.

[@sdp-ui2lw]

The Maverick is a good choice for someone who wants to drive an off-road truck to the Mall and the odd Lake or camping trip. People buy the TRD Pro for a lifestyle choice. It's simple. I would buy it in a heartbeat. Not the Maverick .

[@ronaldmoreau2727]

Bet most of those folks that have the Taco do exactly that and never use it's offroad prowess...

[@Ethan7s]

How does he not know it’s a 6 speed? It’s been that forever.

[@ALMX5DP]

Yeah, but to be fair in this guise I bet that truck barely ever touches 6th gear unless it's completely flat (or downhill) and it's not windy in the slightest. They really geared 6th for a motor with better low down torque, so probably feels like a 5 speed most of the time.

[@JohnnyLightningV10]

2016 was first 6 speed

[@coastaltransplant]

Maverick an amazing 14 mpg! Tacoma a disgusting 14 mpg…

[@drivingsports]

Maverick was >16mpg. I mis-spoke. The gallons used as reported just a couple minutes earlier in the video was accurate.

[@coastaltransplant]

@@drivingsports I understand just poking fun. I liked the vid. I bet you are getting tired of this comment.

[@chrislukasak8530]

I'm 6'4" and I fit in the tacoma just fine.

[@drivingsports]

It’s all about proportions.

[@AJ-rg3pr]

The Tacoma is a 6 speed, if you took off Cruise control you wouldn’t be losing speed up the hills you can just hit the gas harder like any other car

[@Doc1855]

Great video. The Toyota will always be superior in reliability. Personally for a pickup I need body on frame. Unibodies aren’t designed for hauling wood, gravel, dirt like the traditional body on frame. We own a 11 Ranger XLT 4X4 Super Cab with the 4 liter V6 & 5 spd auto tranny. Last year we drove it to MT to get a load of stuff from the farm. Coming home, we put 50 lbs of air in the rear shocks so the truck would drive level. I set the cruise on 85 through MT and got 24mpg. I added a K&N intake and a Flow Master exhaust. Prior to the upgrades, I could only get 19-21 empty on my Ford. I love Ford pickups, but Toyota is a better option for reliability and depreciation.

[@ronaldmoreau2727]

There is a video on KZbin of two guys putting 1700lbs of trees in the bed of a Hybrid two wheel drive going up a dirt road and down a dirt road hauling that in the back of a Hybrid Maverick. I thin that is damn good for hauling wood

[@maxbaer8668]

Nick has a great screen presence, I'd love to see more of him in future episodes!

[@robervin9107]

Thank you I’m not the only person. Also his iconic laugh. 23:04

[@nickcappetto123]

@@robervin9107 oh wow, that was a gross laugh😂

[@LebBros]

He has “what do I do with my hands” energy 😂

[@Thorzaan]

"Huge rock" proceeds to pick it up and move it out of the way with no effort

[@chrischalkley8571]

The maverick is great to keep shop mechanics busy. My companies maverick has been in shop 70% of its life

[@Neneko007]

Why is toyota still selling cars with the same v6 since the 2000s? Also that 6 speed is extremely unrefined for the age they been around. Always hunting gears. Some 8 speed are better than that

[@wileecoyote5749]

If its not broken dont fix

[@jacobstrutner8232]

@@wileecoyote5749 but it is broke compared to the competition. Toyota is not reliable anymore and those tacomas have the highest recall and repair rates around

[@techjdu]

@@jacobstrutner8232 You keep saying that. Where are you getting those recall numbers? What are the recalls for? Major or minor things? What model year are you referring to? Toyota is known for standing behind their vehicles, which is what a recall is.

[@C-Henry]

Had no doubt the Tacoma would win, but the Maverick did respectably. Really was less of a competition, and more of a benchmarking video, but all the more valuable because of it.

[@dannyf4071]

Benchmarking videos should be done more!

[@KnightXV]

Ranger Raptor coming soon

[@paulbarela6548]

I am a Ford guy but what I needed 8 years ago was a small boat puller and the 2006 Tacoma was the right choice It was it about 7 years old when I bought and have never had any problems with it. I did have the chrome part of the plastic front end come off but that was because when I went Elk hunting I did some 60-70 mph baja in the mountains. Alot of trees involved.

[@CTR_Dan]

First time I see my town mentioned in a video. Glad you stopped by the burg ❤️

[@crazyassazian]

I think the Maverick needs to come to terms that it isn't a truck. It's a car with a bed. Leave it at that. A more apples to apples comparison would be a Ranger Tremor and TRD Pro Tacoma.

[@frankENZC]

I enjoyed the video. I'd like to see the TRD pro against the Nissan PRO4X on the same test.

[@mauricebarry8858]

I agree!

[@terrynichol577]

Junk

[@pellcio]

How does the Maverick compare to the Subaru Wilderness Series? AWD, clearance, traction systems, etc.?

[@-Dwight-Schrute]

Love seeing this Maverick tested. Thank you.

[@adamsmidkiff1]

Man it's so weird watching these reviews. The Taco is only the best selling truck in it's class, for what, like the last 20 years, but you always hear about the seating position. If it was really that big of a deal you wouldn't be seeing them all over like you do.

[@hotrod7603]

Mc Donald sells the most burgers doens't mean they are best , toyota fanbase is literally the most illiterate for a reason

[@ericneal1872]

I married into a Tacoma. I could only sit in that thing about 30 minutes before I was in pain. A 2 hour trip would nearly cripple me. Got rid of it within months. I don't how anyone would even consider one after sitting in it. I'd love to be able to see a study on the owners of Tacoma's. It would be interesting to see a chart of their heights and ages compared to "average" driving age Americans. I'm thinking maybe young, short people would fair best in the Tacoma???

[@jacobstrutner8232]

I couldn't even get in the truck comfortably let alone driving. Horrific seating and tiny cab

[@gwlane5509]

Sat in a Tacoma...terrible...sat in a 2022 Frontier...front was ok...back seat was like a church pew....Ranger and Maverick have best rear seating for smaller pickup. Didn't try GM...I wanna get where I'm going....LOL. I used to have a 4.3 blazer that was great back when GM was a decent product.

[@maduross]

@@ericneal1872 I’m 6’1” and the Tacoma is very comfortable for me. I didn’t even realize people had an issue with the floor until I read comments online bitching about it. I’ll admit the seating position is more like a sports car than a traditional truck but I’ve always had sporty cars so I don’t mind at all. I guess if you prefer cars with driving positions that feel like you’re sitting on the couch it won’t work for you.

[@andyham6094]

I think the new guy did pretty good but he did state some wrong facts numerous times. He said the tacoma was either a 4 or 5 speed and then later he said the tacoma has mud terrains but they are the Goodyear territory all terrains.

[@davidwalsh7160]

listen closely at 27:50 he literally says they aren’t mud terrains that’s why they get so full of mud

[@LeoMkII]

Maaaan that green!! Seems like funky colors might be coming back!

[@rudybanegas204]

As a former Tacoma owner there’s some things you learn, like don’t use cruise control, make sure the dealership updates the tsb, tall people don’t belong in small or mid sized vehicles, you can regulate your fuel mileage but watching your speed, typically 60-65 mph gets 22+ mpg, and definitely don’t use cruise control ever unless you’re made of money and want 10-12 mpg.

[@marimashburn7796]

Team Tacoma all day but I’m impressed with the Maverick.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Yeah to fit in a Tacoma it needs to be without the sunroof, then I fit fine. But if it has a sunroof my head brushes the ceiling the whole time... even with the seat all the way down.

[@danielrn133]

It is why i switched to Ranger from Tacoma. Well a couple reason. First I am 6'3 and I never fit in the Tacoma. And then second live in Wyoming and at elevation the turbo doesn't lose power (that and the ten speed). I love Toyota, but the cab size is the exact same it was in 2005. When they make theca bigger and go turbo I would consider going back to Tacoma.

[@BC_Hunter]

If you want your vehicle to hold up overtime and retain value, you buy the Tacoma.

[@joetaravella13]

own a ‘21 Tacoma TRD Off Road, but gotta say this matchup is kinda ridiculous lol.. off road, dependability, build quality, resale value etc etc..all goes to the Taco and it’s not even close to get that out of the way first.. but the trim level in the tacoma you chose is what makes this comparison goofy to me. $15K more for a lot of features on the Pro, hell Off Road Tacoma, (MTS, Crawl Control, Rear Diff Lock, most will never use if you’re in the market for a ford maverick lol or small truck. put it up against an SR5 4x4 Tacoma, the price of which will be around $35K..the same as the maverick.