Is Base Best? The 2024 Toyota Tacoma SR XtraCab Is The Best Taco Ever!

The "base" Tacoma isn't as inexpensive as it once was, but with the new work-truck focus of the 2-door, 2-seat SR, the Tacoma is the perfect truck for someone that wants something easier to park and less expensive to keep around than an F-150. Sure, it won't have an 8-foot bed, but honestly ther 6-foot bed is surprisingly practical and the behind-the-seats storage is surprisingly pragmatic. The only issue? The ~$32,000-$37,000 pricing range of a "base" Taco...
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[@user-ss3ud7pp7f]

Holy cow, nearly 40 grand all in for the base model, I think the world has passed me by.

[@charliethewanderer6872]

Maybe try Ford Maverick.

[@Nunya1765]

@@charliethewanderer6872good luck getting one

[@thedarkestrainbow]

How much would you want to pay?

[@paulneil7321]

then wait for all EV and 75K starting price

[@colbyprince9409]

absolute rip off.. I got my 19 TRD sport 4x4 6M for 37k out the door price

[@carlmoore4518]

I do prefer Toyota's over most any other brand...but $31K for a "cheaper" pickup is not what I call cheaper or affordable. If they really want to get customers excited...put out the long promised $20K Stout! A lot of us out here need an affordable small pickup.

[@jamesvelvet3612]

Ford Maverick

[@ryanteter]

That $20k Stout is supposedly coming soon. I’d love to see it!

[@is6566]

I can hardly wait to see the COROLLA-based Stout pickup truck! 😃 I hope it will have at least 5 inches of ground clearance. Then it will be an off-road monster! 😆

[@briansalisbury4764]

Nest thing is to wait a year or two and get a certified pre owned one. That's all I do for any vehicle I buy now.

[@Moondoggy1941]

Oh wait the truck they never wanted to produce until the Maverick cameout, and then they tell everyone we have something better and cheaper so they get all of the media attention, but are not going to bring it to the US, the Stout

[@TandyTerrison]

$36k for a 2 seater leaf sprung 4 banger is OUTRAGEOUS

[@jeffhildreth9244]

Obscene greed.

[@GrnXnham]

@@jeffhildreth9244 Complain with your wallet. Don't buy it.

[@jeffhildreth9244]

@@GrnXnham Thanks , that's obvious. I have owned 11 Toyotas, currently a 2016 Tundra, 2018 Highlander and a 2000 4 Runner 5 speed. I was in the car biz for 25 years, 14 of it as a District Mgr (factory rep). 7 plus years with Mazda Motors of America, the rest for two hi line Euro auto makers. 11 years retail to include 4 of it with a Rolls, Bentley, Jag, Aston Martin dealership , 4 years Service Mgr. of a Honda Mazda dealership. I have some insight.

[@brucefredrickson9677]

Ridgeline would be a better buy for what you get.

[@jeffhildreth9244]

@@brucefredrickson9677 Though All Wheel Drive, I cannot disagree. PS My grandfather emigrated from Denmark to USA 1903.. Christian Frederiksen.

[@derpcakesies]

The way this is going, its looking like imma ride my 06 tundra into retirement..

[@AJ3000_]

Same

[@ivanredinger969]

The 06 Tundra was the last of the great pickups. If yours is in good shape then keep it that way, it will only go up in value!

[@webbfaze124]

That's not a bad thing. Better looking too.

[@jgringo5516]

I’ve got a 2014 I bought as a Demo back then. It’s mint. I’ve paid for add-ons out of pocket over last few years to spruce it up. The new ones are ugly as chit in my view. I want nothing to do with the 6 cylinder turbo either. Way overpriced too. Keep your truck and save your money.

[@sam-ww1wk]

No doubt. Just picked up an 03 Tundra, and it is very nice.... and only 6k.

[@AkioWasRight]

God almighty, $36,000+ for that!

[@Policearegood-mt6kx]

That’s crazier than kraut.

[@adamn7516]

Can't believe Toyota does not offer rear clamshell doors on the Xtracab. Thats a deal killer for me. I don't need crewcab but having opening rear doors makes it much more practical as a worktruck to get to tools and such you put back there.

[@toastybuns5281]

Probably for safety. Most suicide door trucks have had worse crash ratings than the quad cabs because they lacked a pillar there.

[@darylhill9400]

Yep no doubt I would buy one if it still had access doors I own a 09 it looks like I’m keeping it for a while longer

[@MustafarRecRoom]

@@toastybuns5281 Maybe....but more likely a cost savings measure for Toyota.

[@callofdutyguy9]

@@toastybuns5281why does Nissan and Ford still offer suicide doors?

[@TRDjuli]

I will be in the market soon for a tacoma as a work truck. The back door not being able to be opened is a deal breaker. I'll be getting the 3rd gen

[@azizb.7561]

34,700 for sr 4x4 extra cab as shown plus 1,495 delivery. That is 36,195 total. With doc fees and some add-ons such as mats and protectors, it will be 37k. If you pay around 8% sales tax or so, it will be 40k. Insane.

[@jamesm568]

It's hard to believe less than 5 years ago I could have bought one of these SR for $25,000.

[@ethansimmons3842]

My 2022 sr 2.7 4x4 was 32.5k OTD. I get this one has a better engine but the same thing now is 36?!

[@jamesm568]

@@ethansimmons3842 Bad thing with these new trucks is it cost more to insure them, car tags cost more to put on them, and extended warranties are twice as much.

[@toastybuns5281]

​@@ethansimmons3842the average US inflation rate in 2022 was 8%

[@dms14]

Yeah, with a shitty 4 banger engine and merely no features like this has standard…

[@jamesgizasson]

​@@ethansimmons3842 This is not the better engine. It is just more powerful... it's gonna die long before the 2trfe.

[@BryceLovesTech]

$34k for a base stripper version yikes

[@SolRayz]

Toyota need to remake the simple small, inexpensive pickups they had back in the early 90s.

[@rightlanehog3151]

They still make them but they are not sold in this market.

[@wilinium]

Agreed however the problem is they pretty much can't. There are so many regulations now by the EPA, NTSB etc that force the manufacturer to adhere to ever increasing pollution controls and safety devices etc. This means more engineering, more equipment installed resulting in a more expensive base vehicle that is less affordable to the average consumer. In other countries the manufacturer doesn't have to meet most of those standards. Living in a nanny state is bliss.

[@alexsystems2001]

That’s pretty crazy 😅 I remember in 2014 I bought a new taco base model, manual, 4x4 for $19,995… so to see the newest one for over $30k thats quite an ask.

[@upperleftnorthwest4278]

Eh blame inflation. 20k adjusted for 2023 inflation is 26k. For 4k more feature wise & specs wise its pretty fair. Reliability wise this new one doesn’t stand a chance

[@MrKim-kv2vv]

Same here, I bought my 2011 single cab base 4x4 $17,000 🙋🏼

[@bjsimon802]

bidenomics, nothing is cheap globally, world economic forum want us out of our cars.

[@palebeachbum]

Almost double the price in 11yrs. Insane.

[@atg1338]

So 10 yrs later and you think it should be the same price? Time to get a clue son

[@kenhoward3512]

As with housing costs, vehicle prices, in just the last few years, have inflated way beyond what I consider reasonable. In the case of this extra-cab, I am disappointed in Toyota eliminating the very useful, rear-hinged access doors, which - regardless of what they claim - is an example of blatant production cost-cutting (so they could give us nicer bumpers? the turbocharger?).

[@ethansimmons3842]

Agree, I have a 2022 AC and I use those doors all the time.

[@perpelle]

Agree, love my x-cab (but I have a hilux). I'm going 4-door for the next Gen hilux if it will function like this tacoma. I could also get an x-cab almost fully loaded.

[@billsoderholm3125]

I agree. Though I am a die hard Toyota guy, the no hinge rear area is a deal breaker for me. I bought a 2023 v^ and am happy. My previous vehicle was a 2008 AC. Worse is that you can't get the crew cab with the bigger box, another deal breaker for me.

[@andybub45]

@@billsoderholm3125 The Xtra cab is way more useful than rear seats that never get used.

[@drecksaukerl]

Lack of rear doors on the short cab is definitely a quantum leap backwards as far as utility is concerned. Really limits the usefulness of the space. For this cab configuration, my Nissan Frontier S is the better vehicle. You still get a V6 plus suicide doors which give easy access to the back of the cab.

[@ccroy2001]

It's so nice to see a short cab option in a modern truck. Lets you have a more useful 6ft bed w/o a super long vehicle.

[@adamn7516]

Except there are no rear clamshell doors which shock me and kill most of the benefit of the Xtracab utilitywise.

[@ExtremelyAverageMan]

I don't know why they don't just bring back the regular cab

[@jsrchmnd]

@@ExtremelyAverageMan If it's not going to have a rear door and seats it should be a regular cab and a 7ft bed

[@ExtremelyAverageMan]

@@jsrchmnd not a standard 6' or 8' bed, but a 7'. I like it haha

[@justinmeasday8930]

T@@adamn7516 those unsupported doors turn a cab into weak rattling junk . Plenty of access in that little cab unless maybe you have T-Rex arms

[@briansalisbury4764]

No suicide door to access the back is going backwards to me. That helps alot for me on my 2016 to get stuff from the back area on my SR5

[@jeanclaude7018]

Going cheap now, hecho en Mexico.

[@jacobstrouble6631]

I have a 2005 Tacoma that I've put tons of money into maintenance-wise and it's been time to buy something new. Was thinking of BMW but I really liked this - until I saw the base price. It's still a Tacoma. I can't imagine spending luxury car price for this "work" truck.

[@michaeltorrey3603]

I like the manual transmission option. But I hate the turbo business and substantial price increase.

[@callofdutyguy9]

Manual is only offered on the CrewCab short bed models. Not available on the work truck.

[@ExtremelyAverageMan]

I'll keep my '09 Regular cab base model 2.7 4x4 5-speed taco, how a true 2-door should be. Glad I bought it when I did, before prices got silly. Nearly $40k for that? Seriously?

[@Ceezy223.]

Not to mention, the turbo engine. 🤮

[@mark_u]

Thanks for featuring the new base Tacoma in a dedicated video, Alex!

[@somguy5035]

So we have a turbo 4-banger, a massive air-dam, a smaller capacity tank, and a more efficient transmission... just to get 1-2 more mpg than the previous *V6* model? We're ditching proven engines for that?

[@cn0503]

Becuase of emissions and regulations

[@randomAnnanoumousDude2134]

Joe did that@@cn0503

[@jeffhildreth9244]

@@cn0503 BS it's about higher profit and reducing fuel consumption to meet cafe standards. Better fuel mileage on the Tacoma allows for lower fuel mileage on other models. Simple as that. The buyer loses.

[@keithallsop]

$3000 more, 10% more expensive than last years model, and comes with a 228 hp detuned engine base instead of 278 hp in all other trims. Poor value at MSRP. Hard pass, especially with full size trucks not selling and falling in price. Mid size will have to follow down too.

[@wayneknodel3347]

I have owned Toyota trucks since the 80's, and their honest simplicity and reliability are what appealed to me. I think the turbo 4 will be fine, I preferred the 22R and 2.7L over the old 3.0 and the current 3.5L six's for my usage anyway. Even having only 2 seats in the extended cab is ok. But the deal breaker is terrible access to all that storage space. What were they thinking!!

[@justinmeasday8930]

A cab that is strong and doesn’t rattle and fill with dust . Access is pretty good. Those back doors with no pillar are garbage on anything but pavement queens

[@reallyfrodo]

It seems every car review I watch ends up with the price being 10k over what I would expect. Cars are just way too much money nowadays. 36k plus destination, taxes, etc - so about 40k for a small 2 seat work truck. Sheesh.

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

And itll depriciate.

[@bikebudha01]

$34K for the BASE taco... Wow. I bought a Honda Ridgeline RTL(mid trim) for $42k. $8k more... BUT SO MUCH MORE TRUCK...

[@Hazdazos]

They've lost their minds. Nearly $40k for a base work truck. I like the steel wheel. I like the low options. I like the fact that it's a turbo 4, and the manual is a huge plus, but you put all those things together and no way should it add up to nearly $40k.

[@JerrySBeau]

And it's only half the size of a full size truck. And yes greed is eating the consumer

[@justinmeasday8930]

Have you considered how much the currency has been inflated? Go to the grocery store and compare the price differences on many items from 10 years ago.

[@dontdoxmebro]

Thank you! I’m tired of people reviewing top trim levels will never get at the dealer ship without some giant markup, or dealer allocation will be trash like the Corolla GR.

[@huntmachine4505]

Knowing all about the upcoming 2024 Tacoma I purposely just bought a 2023 Tacoma SR Access Cable 4x4 with the 4 cylinder. Love it! I admit the 2024 is better in some areas than the 2023, but the lack of rear doors on the 2024 is a deal breaker. Plus the $3500 - $4000?premium for the 2024 is not worth it IMO. And the proven Uber reliability of the 3rd gen and the 2.7 4 cylinder give great piece of mind.

[@batfury9319]

I was looking forward to this new Tacoma but seeing that Toyota decided to do away with the small doors on the extended cab it’s a big no for me. Who ever decided to do away with the small door’s made a big mistake in my opinion. But of course it’s another way to save money and raise the price of this new Tacoma. Not everybody needs or wants a crew cab pickup. Bring back the small back doors.

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

I want a single cab short and long bed.

[@justinmeasday8930]

I’m glad they did because I use work vehicles on rough and two track roads. Those doors tur the cab into week rattling junk

[@rblbatb]

Solid trucks. Now I know what every teenager in my town in 10 years will be saving up to buy.

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

In ten years only elon musk will be able to afford it. We are basically already there

[@dontdoxmebro]

The fact that the base trim can’t tow itself is pretty sad.

[@es-qf2gw]

@dontdoxmebro manual transmission base truck could tow itself, but it sucks no manual transmission with the extended cab and 6ft bed

[@chrisjmiller6]

This truck will be a good fit for a lot people. But it's going to be difficult getting things in and out from behind the seat without the access doors

[@atg1338]

So how did people get by in the old days with extra cabs that didn't have rear doors🤔 give me a break son

[@chrisjmiller6]

@@atg1338 it was a pain in the ass. My dad bought an Xtra cab 84 brand new. My brother and I grew up in the back of that. I had a 91, 92 and 94 Xtra cab. None of them had access doors. Those were all back in the day before Toyota even had a name for the truck.

[@is6566]

How did people get by in the old days without cars, with horses only? Give me a break daddy! Just because they had sh$tty lives back then doesn’t mean we should too.

[@geddon436]

I would prefer a traditional, naturally aspirated engine. The more complicated it becomes the easier it is to break.

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

You mean you dont want half the reliability for only 20% more fuel economy?

[@ModestNeophyte]

i think the price of a truck in this segment shows that the Tacoma can't be Toyota's "smallest truck for USDM" for much longer. They've created a vacuum, and surely, this rumored Toyota Stout coming HAS to fill that vacuum for a smaller more affordable pickup

[@UltimateCARNUT]

THats really disappointing that you cant open the rear extended section since that storage solution is actually quite nice but seems cumbersome to be working with the seats in the way.

[@TheCapn23]

Appreciate the base model review! Most of us can't afford a loaded TRD Pro

[@charliethewanderer6872]

Main issue for most consumers will be buying a 40 MPG truck when the gas price hits $8 - $10 per gallon. Ford sells a truck at very low prices, but prices are increasing year after year. Three persons sitting is required with good hauling capacity. Toyota produced one for Thailand for around $13k USD.

[@FrankyRedEyes]

Alex bringing the detailed content brilliantly as usual.

[@cutlassrkt]

That's why I watch him. I especially likes how he rates them for cabin quietness.

[@is6566]

Me too I hate when cabins are quiet. So it’s important for me to know which are quiet so I don’t get upset and can avoid them even for a test drive.

[@peterdaniel66]

I’ll take a Frontier any day of the year. Much better engineered truck.

[@yulog]

Renault just left the chat room

[@seriousfaith]

The current 2.7L is weak, unrefined, and asthmatic feeling...but it's also indestructible shy of true abuse. Wonder if the 2.4L turbo will fare as well over time?

[@clintmullins4406]

Everybody says that. But they have an Achilles heal. A used engine is $3500 with 200k miles on it because they are failure prone. The head gaskets crack and it steams the oil off effected cylinder. Next thing you know it’s guzzling oil. Toyota quoted me $4200 labor + parts. No local shops would take it on. I ended spending 3 weekends and $800 in parts to fix it myself.

[@tacomas9602]

​@@clintmullins4406yup, replaced a 286k mile oil burning 2tr because it popped a head gasket....

[@efil4kizum]

@@clintmullins4406 is this on a Gen2 4cyl?

[@clintmullins4406]

It just be the 05-06 models but not sure. 2005-2015 are the same engine Toyota may have updated the head gasket but I’m not sure

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

​​@@tacomas9602there must be a way we can geniusly reengineer the engine so a head gasket blowing becomes a bad memory of the past by gone era

[@isaac198428]

It’s fantastic except for the *price* 🤦‍♂️ I mean I understand it’s a Toyota but they’re not marketing for the normal working man. Contractors like landscapers, plumbers, construction workers etc would be forced to go with Chevy, Nissan, Ford due to the price. This has the most practical bed with the single cab. I love the normal/manual tailgate instead of electronic tail gate with gimmicky buttons by the taillights.

[@COSolar6419]

Interesting that they have gone back to a two door extracab version like our 2003 SR5 Tacoma did. The 2020 SR Tacoma we now have has 6400 lb towing capacity and the complete tow package was standard.

[@davidforsberg5675]

Taco sorry Frontier won my heart 39k out the door. V6 and I have hit 30.3mpg on freeway. Averaging 23 around town. 34k miles and no major issues.

[@venkatnbt]

Not the competitiors ... but the greedy dealers will kill Toyota eventually !!!

[@SiXiam]

But Toyota raised the MSRP.

[@yo.adrian]

I'd probably get the base model Toyota Tacoma, since there's less things to break and it's easy to fix.

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

I perfer leaf springs in a truck. They usually last multiple decades like.20-30+ years. So if you have to repalce shocks you only have the 2 fronts. Leaf spring rear is not ultra plush ride but for a truck it is good it brings more durability.

[@TheCapn23]

A base Maverick hybrid is a killer work truck for the efficiency and $24k price. I've been seeing a lot more small businesses and utilities guys driving them around.

[@Sheepleton]

Lol where are they selling for $24k? Ford dealers within a 1000 miles of me are selling the base XL trucks for $30k.

[@TheCapn23]

@@Sheepleton I bought a Lariat Maverick for MSRP at my local dealer. Fair dealerships do exist out there. I think most markups are pretty much gone these days. The market has been pulled down by interest rates.

[@Ichibuns]

@@Sheepleton I got our Maverick with a $700 discount

[@skullsroad3642]

I priced out a comparable Maverick. XL, AWD, 4k tow, 360 copilot, $29,225. Thousands less than the Tacoma. Toyota knows people will pay whatever they want.

[@frankkeel8410]

The dealers will add kinds of adjustments and half the public will walk!

[@usnr5950]

Just bought a Frontier S King cab. Wouldn’t trade it for that.

[@marcpikas2859]

My dealership says King cabs are impossible to get up here in Canada. Crew is what everyone wants. I am an exception apparently. I have yet to take a Frontier for a drive as I don’t care for a crew cab.

[@palebeachbum]

I like that Toyota is offering a 2-door extra cab in a basic work truck configuration. Unfortunately, the base price has skyrocketed about $4,000 over the outgoing model and it's gotten technically more complicated. It's also unfortunate that the extra cab isn't an access cab with clamshell doors. As Alex illustrated, lifting bulky, heavy, or long items in and out is going to be an inconvenience. If I had to go out and buy a new midsize truck right now, it would likely be the Nissan Frontier. It comes standard with a naturally aspirated 3.8L V6 and a lower starting price. I also think it's a better-looking truck.

[@hankua]

Your right, $4650 more than the base 23 Tacoma with the utility delete option. I bought one 4 months ago. Unfortunately we have distributer/dealer add-ons in the Southeast Region. 😢

[@scgb5]

Consumer Reports just listed the Nissan Frontier as one of the least reliable vehicles (along with all Jeeps, the pacifica, and I believe a mercedes). While this new-fangled turbo taco is a bit of a gamble, I think we're all looking at Toyota's long history of reliability. Sure, reliability isn't everything - especially when today's budget is involved. Honestly, if money is an issue, there's plenty of folks who make it work with a car. Sucks these are more expensive but they're much safer too

[@palebeachbum]

@@scgb5 I'll have to read up on that. I hadn't heard anything bad yet. I will say, I've been reading more and more complaints from owners about reliability problems with late model Toyotas. Probably still the safest bet for reliability, but issues are becoming more common it seems. One guy said he bought a new Corolla and his steering rack and CVT failed before 100k. I've also seen a lot of interior quality problems with Toyotas from a handful of people I've known over the years. Dashboards and armrests warping, cracking, delaminating well before 100k miles. Doors squeak and rattle. Oil burning issues from bad piston rings at around 70k-100k miles. Of course it's all out of pocket because the warranty is short.

[@hankua]

When I picked up my new Tacoma several months ago, and was discussing the new features on Gen 4, the sales manager said “ the more things they put in a car, more things to break “. The level of complexity now is astounding!@@palebeachbum

[@Sheepleton]

If the SR engine is just a detuned version of the higher trim level engines (which is something Toyota likes to do for reliability) then it's the truck to buy. That thing should run forever.

[@ALMX5DP]

Depends if there are any physical changes on or within the motor. GM for instance uses a different block and (I think) internals for it's base Colorado engine.

[@tinhinnh]

@@ALMX5DPdetuned in this case is just less boost

[@ALMX5DP]

@@tinhinnh has that been confirmed by Toyota or with parts references? I’ve been wondering about their 3.4T engine as well buy have found nothing regarding how they developed it versus the rest. If it’s only the literal tune that’s different, yeah speaks to it being a pretty stout setup, and also that people can likely find a tuner to bump it up to the higher stock level if they do desire (without any real concern for reliability concerns).

[@tinhinnh]

@@ALMX5DP some of the reviewers says its “less stressed” than the higher power 2.4t which means they lowered the boost just like the base tundra

[@AntilleanConfederation]

Will burn premium fuel for ever too. When the turbo isn’t baking in its own oil.

[@neiljohnson6815]

I'll be curious to see what kind of durability you get with a small turbo charged 4 cylinder. I'll bet it won't be very good.

[@corneliuscrewe677]

So glad I bought my ‘23 SR when I did. No access doors, no V6? No thanks. Love my Gen 3.

[@extremepcs2807]

Worth about $25k max. It's insane.

[@pcase74]

Thank you for mentioning the child seat safety! As a new dad I really appreciate someone taking the time to go over that!

[@dixonbuttes6564]

They didn't fix the weak composite bed that can't even handle a topper being put on the bed rails without cracking the bed?! Insane. This new Tacoma is going to be a boon for Nissan and their new Frontier ...

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

Meanwhile honda checked themselves into the mental institutions. Finally.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Alex, Is it the ultimate irony that Toyota chooses to flex its muscle in the mid-size segment by offering 2 door work trucks, different bed lengths and a manual option? The naturally aspirated, 2.7 liter 4 cylinder 2TR-FE "slug" engine from the previous two generations of Tacoma is a legend. Let's give it a DECADE or two to see how the new turbo generation compares. After all, it is a work truck not a sports car. 🤨

[@alliejr]

Generally agree, especially for a work truck. But I think the myth of turbo unreliability is a relic of early 1980s turbo cars. Yes, the turbo is yet another wear item… but is anyone really gonna complain if it has to be swapped out after 200K miles? Many other drivetrain components will have a similar service life (e.g. the starter, belts, timing chain, etc. ). I don’t see the turbo as a fundamental reliability issue.

[@G-Rated]

@@alliejr I mean I’ve been saying the same thing about *gm* turbo inline 4. That engine shall be bulletproof if it’s the only option they felt was the perfect fit for their mid-size trucks. It’s not what it is that determines reliability it’s how they engineer it and what its intended purpose is. *gm* has had other reliable 4 cylinders although naturally aspirated, it’s quite possible for a turbo 4 to be reliable.

[@Jenna_]

The 2.7 was heavy, slow, and ancient in terms of its design. It was reliable, yes, but that's because it underperformed every other engine in its segment. Manufacturers have dumped obscene amounts of money into their turbocharged platforms to make them as reliable as possible, especially Toyota. A big part of their brand identity in North America is being known as extremely dependable and reliable, and I doubt they're going to toss out those principles out on the best selling midsized truck in the U.S. Yes, a turbo is another part to go wrong, but it's unlikely to fail before any other consumable part will. Modern turbocharged engines can easily crack 200,000 miles before having any real issues, not to mention the new Tacoma has been subject to higher standards for parts durability due to it being sold as a commercial/fleet vehicle.

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@Jenna_ I have driven 4 Tacomas with the 2.7 and it suited my needs just fine. Today, I am neither condemning or celebrating the new powertrains. Let's not forget the 'stumbles' the 3.5 V6/6speed automatic drivetrain had in its first couple of years in production.

[@d3br34k5]

Throw a tune on it and look out.

[@rushmatic]

I want a manual transmission base model SR 4x4 in black. Maybe add KC highlites too 😜

[@EchoSigma6]

Compared to the stripped base truck that I’m used to from the early 1980s, this thing is fancy and a whole lot safer. Love the steel wheels. This truck will probably hold its value over time.

[@kurtgreen1040]

I thought it was more in line of what I want in a truck it’s the engine that I’m not sure about always had a V8 had a 4 cylinder car and treated it like a go kart

[@johnpaulrosario402]

Not with is engine, with its engine man shits gonna be dying out a lot faster thank the v6 and v8 they use to use for their cars

[@sepg5084]

​@@johnpaulrosario402nah.

[@scarr1816]

Is this model yet to be released? Haven't seen it anywhere when I search for it

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

Its wont hold its value it will gradually be worth less and less every year that goes by. If youre buying a car to retain value youre an idiot. You need to buy stock in a moral company that grows in value if retaini g value is what youre trying to do. Buying a vehicle is how to lose money 101.

[@mtnman3MTA3]

It’s disappointing that you can’t get a manual in a Xtra Cab. The manual is available in SR, TRD Sport and TRD Off=Road trims with a Double Cab.

[@robertnagy1902]

Love almost everything this two-door SR trim…the only negatives I see are the digital instrument cluster (should have been analog gauges), and I’m not buying that a turbo four was the right way to go as the only engine option.

[@regsparkes6507]

Hopefully that seat IS improved, that was the main point of discontent for me with a Tacoma. Not much sense in buying a good looking truck only to have back aches after a drive in one.

[@ordinarygamer1353]

I thought I was the only one!! I traded in my ‘22 sr because the seats were horrible

[@regsparkes6507]

@@ordinarygamer1353 Well, I am 6 ft and around 167 lb. I don't think I'm tall nor short, more or less average I guess, I find ( or I should say I found that the Tacoma SR5 I owned in 2007 was so uncomfortable on a drive over 50 miles, that I had to get out and stretch . I eventually, after 2 years, had to 'give up' and trade it in on a different make of pickup, so I could enjoy driving again.

[@craigster1234]

Not having at least a 3rd door makes gaining access to that behind the seats storage area unnecessarily awkward.

[@Chucktinez]

I’ll keep my 2023 Tacoma SR5 access cab. It’s a V6 the last of the clam shells. No turbo or electric motor or anything that will break down and have issues. It’s celestial silver and came with the rare SX package which has blacked out everything for an extra $500 which includes black wheels and fender flares and badging came have the predator tube steps. No mark up. Got it in October 2022. Got lucky because for the same price I would get less truck a lower model and more issues without additional bells and whistles like I do now.

[@SiXiam]

Nice! Really hard to find an access cab in the V6. All I see is the 4 cylinders with that cab.

[@norfolk1936]

The best vehicle review ever watched, thank you.

[@yellofury]

Pricing tells me were gonna get a unibody mini pickup to compete against Sante Cruz/Maverick. But wow the price is $$$$$$

[@adamn7516]

Yes the Toyota Stout is coming and I believe will share the global platform with the current RAV4.

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

In 5 more years a mavrick wont come with rims and tires, or passenger seats, itll be 100% plastic and the msrp will be 199,999.98

[@SiXiam]

Well the Maverick is $6000 cheaper, but less horsepower and Toyota holds value better. So this is likely still better.

[@adamn7516]

@@SiXiam Most buyers are not basing their purchase on resale value. They are more concerned with the cost of the vehicle upfront. If I only can afford $25k, I am not going to spend $30k. Now yes the Toyota is probably going to be much more reliable, especially as it ages but if my budget only allows for $25k then I that reliability is irrelevant to me acquiring the vehicle.

[@harysuper]

Nice review! I was originally by the 2.4 turbo. However, the base version of the engine sounds tempting. I like the idea of leaf springs in the rear and the clean look of the base model! I'm sold, although I'll miss my 2015 base model. Maybe keep both?

[@lightwiz267]

driving a 2007 taco extracab. might have to keep it longer. if they made the drivers seat tilt up at the front to make access better, then maybe.

[@marcpikas2859]

06 taco with 170K miles here and debating between a 2012 with 75K miles or wait 2 more years for a new one.

[@julianparrish9931]

A great review that was surprisingly thorough and covered a lot of territory in a very short time.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

We aim to please even if time is a squeeze! -Travis

[@rcDoom]

I suddenly have an urge for Tacos

[@mesomemore97]

I have the 2023 4x4 2.7 extended cab SR. I am very happy with the tried & true. Being able to open the access cab is great, too.

[@brianaustin1328]

I would love to see a 4WD SR with the higher tow rating. 3500 pounds is ridiculously low.

[@ALMX5DP]

For a midsize truck it’s still not terrible though. Lots of single axle campers fall into that range, and that’s really what I mostly see midsize trucks towing anyways.

[@toxic1698]

​@ALMX5DP The 23 can pull 5,500 lbs and as far as I'm aware most of the competition can go over 6,000

[@goetzliedtke]

I really wish that back space was gone and the SR had an 8' bed. it's not a work truck unless you can carry sheet goods, a bed full of gravel, or a load of manure.

[@mikepeterson8037]

My last 3 trucks I could fit a 4x8 sheet of plywood without dropping the tailgate. I just don't get 4 door trucks with 4 or 5 foot truck beds.

[@PaulWall78]

Tacomas used to be trucks. very good detailed video. IF i was to own the new 4th gen, I'd get this base model and build it up..

[@jamesfigueroa382]

The Reporter sounds honest..!

[@FriENTlyFire]

That cab design is nuts. I love all the built in storage

[@rms492]

I really like this as a two door model im tired of everything being 4 doors. Im getting the 2wd prerunner which is only in two door form perfect for me

[@efil4kizum]

they need to make some of the single regular cabs that they have not made since 2o15 gen2 taco

[@lorimcquinn3966]

I've read a lot on issues with this engine in the new Highlander, hesitation, stuttering, surging, etc. Looking at your height, the lift height at tailgate will not be user friendly. Raising trucks has reduced their usage, I see so many trucks nowadays running empty and pulling trailers. Why buy a truck? Too many oversights on this Tacoma.

[@randomAnnanoumousDude2134]

Being vertically challenged, I agree. Nothing here to make me trade in my Subaru Forester, as I already have a covered trailer that I can actually walk in and out of and load super easy. 2k for a trailer.... I do agree, wish they would do a normal person truck not jacked sky high, include 4wd or awd in that unit that you can reach over the side of the bed to reach something on the other side. But cartoon trucks sell better. Smart $ is a hitch on the car you have and rent a trailer when you need a "truck" it will have far more ease of use for people under 5'11. 30 mpg in Forester, and 24 when towing.. Just my 2 cents. If the bed is hard to use there is no point to the truck. People have lost their damn minds or love blowing $ to look cool to strangers.

[@lorimcquinn3966]

You're totally on the mark.@@randomAnnanoumousDude2134

[@angelas4681]

I like it. No nonsense exterior and a very thoughtful interior.

[@tjh4619]

I like my 2023 Tacoma SR, and of course I have added a few extras to this base model, doing the add On's myself.

[@Robert8455]

I kind of like it... it is a bit bigger than the old Tacoma / Hilux. Totally agree with having the manual on coil springs. The ability to swing out the rear section like an 'access cab' would be nice but maybe the crash testing prevented it. The massive front snowplow of a spoiler will be tossed. I am surprised it did not come with mud flaps and maybe more surprised at the very high cost but... it will probably last a heck of a long time. This one is small enough it should fit into the garage.

[@Millermacs]

I believe the lower front spoiler is electrically retractable, and having it down is very good for saving gas.

[@DartmouthOutingClub]

@@Millermacs it should be electronically retractable, but it’s not. It is easily removable, however.

[@toastybuns5281]

I mean, the 1985 Xtra Cab 4x4 Deluxe (base) trim was $9700 new, which translates to a bit over $28,000 today. It's not that much more expensive, considering how much more advanced it is.

[@rossjamison8888]

I love it. It would be great for my work. It has all the base features in want/need. I'm by myself 99.9% of the time. My only concern is seat comfort because prior Tacoma's seats have not been comfortable. I would also put a cap on it.

[@jesusmartin6395]

Crazy how this base model interior is nicer than my 2022 trd off road

[@fireisfire95]

I remember my father getting a new 03 regular cab Tacoma so many years ago, paid only around 12 grand for it. How the times have changed.

[@edysinsimon8646]

Wow! A very honest/basic truck with a 6ft bed and manual transmission? It sounds like someone @ Toyota was actually listening to the core customers!

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

The product exists, now we'll see if people will actually buy it or not. -Travis

[@is6566]

No 2024 manual transmission Tacoma has six foot bed. None.

[@dropcarve8841]

I was so excited for this new Tacoma. Manual trans!! Yes!! But, I'm very disappointed with how it turned out ):

[@justtl5885]

Excellent review. Nice work.

[@kyrosmike]

My 2002 Tundra was 21k new in 2003, that be like 35k 2023 dollars now, it was TRD SR5 4x2. This is like the same size only better mpg 4.7 with 4 auto was like 15 mpg and it made 245 hp and 320 tq

[@cheesefries7436]

The price is insanity, I'll stick with the truck I've got!

[@devildog5354]

Paid less than $23K (new) for my 06 Frontier SE Crew 4.0L V6 4x4 with sunroof, bedliner, and Utilitrack bed system. Averages close to 22 MPG with 6MT. Not sure how 17 years of advanced technology and increased cost has improved much. Also, curious how much additional cost would be added to the new Taco if it was built in the U.S.?

[@toastybuns5281]

$23k in 2006 is $35,600 today, accounting for inflation.

[@jamesgizasson]

​@@toastybuns5281 Too bad inflation hasn't brought wages up with it. :/

[@Jim-jg3wf]

I just bought the last of the 2023s. I ended up with the 4x4 V6 double cab SR. I will wait for 3 years to see if they are all that. For now, Im gooood. 😊

[@deanvoss7098]

I can't believe they don't have the half door that opens on the back cuz that would be great for loading groceries or whatever back there

[@toastybuns5281]

"Traditionalists mad about turbo 4" as if Toyota didn't slap a turbo 4 in the 80's pickup. As if Toyota didn't make the Supra? Who could possibly think Toyota doesn't know how to make a reliable turbo engine.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Best of all, half of them are railing against the terrible injustice that denies them access to a TURBO Diesel engine. 😉🤣

[@jamesgizasson]

​@@rightlanehog3151 Well, why can't we get the turbodiesel? Because it simply lasts too long.

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@jamesgizasson It won't meet emission requirements.

[@jamesgizasson]

@@rightlanehog3151 It will if it's exempt. :3

[@LionRunner]

Wish Toyota kept the trusty 2.7 i4 with old price tag for small business that doesn't require heavy duty work. Also true that customers like myself may not have long term reliability expectations on new 4cyl turbo engines. But I guess Toyota has no option with pressure Government + EPA putting on them. Atleast I'm happy Toyota went less stressed turbo route along with port+direct injection and timing belt, etc vs companies like Honda with cylinder deactivation, direct injection only, timing belt, etc.. I think GM can go down to 2 cylinders which amazes me to hear that. But many customers don't care or don't know about technical details of their vehicle.

[@MustafarRecRoom]

I really hate "top of the dash" mounted screens...I know that's the only way to get larger screens as centre stack space is limited, but they're much better integrated in full size trucks.

[@doylerhill]

I like the locking storage behind the seats, will that still be behind the back seats in the 4 door?

[@ericeven4090]

Holy cow! $40k? This was my last hope of getting into a toyota truck this year but i refuse to pay that much. Im going to have to take a chance and wait for the stout and see how that does.

[@josiahwyncott7519]

Keep an eye on used 3rd generation prices.

[@deyeatdapoopoo7582]

The base model with no options is 32K.

[@frankkeel8410]

One rear door would have been okay!

[@jeraldheinrich3589]

There has been so much controversy around the turbo four engine, you cleared alot that up and why the turbo is right for a four. The Tacoma is a bit expensive with minimal options,but the extended cab and the option of a six foot box is nice. Good video.

[@RexxReviews]

The CHEAPEST base Tacoma out here is not only being marked up to almost 40k but the local dealers are claiming "they cant get them" so that they can try and push you up to more expensive units. Toyota has been doing this with their whole product line for a few years now.

[@stevekapp6462]

I’d still rather have the naturally aspirated engine. I was surprised to hear that this model can be bought with a manual transmission. If I ever bought one, I’d get the manual transmission. $31K is a good price!

[@YMagoulo]

Been watching Scotty, have you?

[@stevekapp6462]

@@YMagoulo Every day!

[@jamesgizasson]

I want the manual, but I won't touch that turbo 4 until it's proven.

[@BrianChambersUnique319]

How reliable will this new engine/transmission combo be? Also, what were the options on this particular model and were they tested?

[@guymann4016]

Who the eff knows yet??

[@AntilleanConfederation]

Wondering if anyone is going to make a swap kit for this new transmission on the 3rd gen v6. lol.

[@randomAnnanoumousDude2134]

probably till the warranty runs out, seems to be the trend with cars these days.

[@Mr67Stanger]

Great review.

[@jimwortham8634]

Thanks for posting sure which Toyota made a hybrid white Ford Maverick with stand in line