Is the New Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Better Than Before? We Go Off-Road with

[@AutomotivePress]

It was so much fun to collaborate with you Stephen! I just posted my collab video as well! Let's do this again!

[@mikefoehr235]

I have serious doubts that a turbo engine will last as long as a v6. I still think the 2nd gen with the 4 litre v6 was the best.

[@immortallis2365]

It is a good engine but under power…

[@mikefoehr235]

@immortallis2365 i bought a 20 Tundra with the v8. If Toyota had offered a v8 in the Tacoma, the world would be perfect. The v8 is excellent for towing. My 13 Tacoma worked hard towing our RV. The Tundra with the 5.7 doesn't care one bit about an rv. It just has gobs of power.

[@Levi-mg4nf]

Agreed, the 4.0L V6 in the second generation Tacoma was the best all around. It’s been downhill since

[@reesparker]

For the money I’d have the ranger raptor, and even the zr2 and/or at4x over this. However, that being said…, I would never pay these insane prices for these midsize trucks.

[@trailrunnah8886]

Yeah, Raptor and ZR2s are downright bargains compared to this.

[@liamrobinson2084]

Self-destructing front diff too! And the only way for the manual to work is with a depowered engine. It's a fantastically flawed offering. Cheers TK.

[@joeallison2779]

The new Ranger raptor is a much better deal and very competent offroad. Mine is a joy to drive both on and off road. It feels so solid.

[@shiftymcgee9359]

I prefer what Nissan did. New body, tweaked V-6 instead of Toyota going 4 cylinder at a massive markup.

[@bjsimon802]

Nissan will have to change in 2027, unless trump changes this

[@shiftymcgee9359]

@ what does Trump have to do with truck prices? If you’re talking tariffs those increase prices. Even “domestic” automakers use Chinese parts or build in Mexico.

[@bjsimon802]

​@@shiftymcgee9359 Because your money is devalued, meaning it is getting worthless to buy anything which causes inflation. Why is food, energy, gas, cars , rent all going up, because they are devaluing the purchasing power of the dollar. This inflation is done by powerful men who want a digital dollar, and force humanity in slavery and debt. Trump is trying to stop this inflation before the USA empire fallsinto economic collapse. Your debt has tripled in last 20 years to 35 trillion, and every 90 days 1 trillion is added to your debt. This is not good, because you taxes and everything rises. Europe, Canada, and USA the cost of everything is rising, and it affect your quality of life. WEF has planned what they want to do, and people are still thinking this automakers

[@bjsimon802]

@@shiftymcgee9359 Also you have inflation, and funding two wars, one war you spent over 200 billion dollars and now you have 31 million new migrants. What is going to happen when you can't pay the debt, and afford to buy anything because inflation is so high. This is globally. Nothing is cheap to produce anymore, nothing!! Global inflation is affecting all manufacturing and supplies. Why is Honda civic touring selling in Europe for 47g? WEF openly says they will dictate the behavior of humanity,

[@WyLEE08]

Luv your channel but I did not watch this Tacoma video I’m only commenting to express since I bought and new 22’ Tundra and thoroughly realize the thrift of modern Toyotas. I’m still waiting for my new engine and Toyota won’t see me in their show room anytime soon over paying for epic management failure.

[@Offshore1977]

If Toyota would offer the TRD Pro without the gimmicky front seats and at a significantly lower price, ir would have made it a game changer in terms of sales.

[@jeeperwill6262]

I love my 3rd gen... this has a long way to go before it impresses me. I've modified my 3rd gen, and I use it. I haul, I tow, I offroad... I want simplicity and reliability first and foremost. I regularly leave cell reception. I bought my Toyota for long-term reliability.

[@dy1n2sk8]

TRD Pro, my first truck ever and I enjoy it very much.

[@landkruiser1095]

Good to see a colab with you two. 👍

[@rickhunter5226]

I really enjoyed this collab, kudos!

[@stevenjackson5541]

That truck is a joke. 3rd gen owner here.

[@Knowbetter69]

It will never outlast the old Toyota's of the past.

[@bigjepot8891]

Did you test drive one?

[@TheGreatWhiteNorth1]

Ive owned every generation Tacoma. All brand new out of the dealers. Put over 200,000 miles on all 3 generations. This is the best Tacoma by every measurable metric. Every metric. Ive owned them all. 😉 Put a couple thousand on the 4th gen. My favorite one.

[@billw8476]

@@bigjepot8891 i had a 2023 tacoma for 2 weeks as a rental, and i agree they are junk

[@yankeesusa1]

It's funny hearing that this new truck is more refined and quieter. Many reviews from actual use of this truck say how it feels more plastic parts, noisy from creacking and cheaply made. Not to mention all the transmission issues being reported. If this is what the new 4runner is like it's not looking good.

[@ChipChoc00]

Love David collaborated with you! ☺️👍🏼

[@healthyamerican]

A basic truck for under $25,000 is what people could use. Doesn't need to be fast or be an off-road pro. The auto makers have forgotten the basic truck buyer, while thinking everyone doesn't mind spending huge money for a truck.

[@pagodad8079]

That’s why Ford made the garbage maverick.

[@danichicago9140]

What hype? Ive seen nothing but negatives. Engine trans suspension and cabin size are all negatives not even mentioning the worst one the price

[@skizzo84]

Right? Not even the 3rd gen isn't what Tacoma used to be. Just sold my '23. The quality just biult just wasn't there.

[@atg1338]

That's because you have never owned one and you listen to everyone out there who don't own one. So many pathetic trolls out there💯

[@paulpryor850]

​@atg1338 I own a 24' Tacoma Limited. I regret that purchase every flippin day, now. It's not the motor or transmission. It runs fine! My problem is that I live in a state that oil and chips roads. My vehicle is all chipped up! My rear fender flares look like shit. Toyota's PFF is garbage! My 17' F-150 got 23 mpg, the Toyota 4-banger gets 20.5. Toyota didn't do shit about the paint chips. Other than a price to have it fixed! So, I went to the salesman who sold me the truck. He went to the sales manager. Who were both aware of the problem. They said they would go back and talk to the Toyota Rep. for me. I said, "Nah, I'll have it fixed myself. But I did ask for 6 quarts of Pennzoil motor oil and oil filter." This spring I'm hoping Ford has leftover F-150 XlTs with the 2.7 ecoboost and I'll trade the Tacoma in. With probably under 2K on the damn thing. A real review from a real 24' Tacoma Limited owner. BTW, the title is in the glove box, too.......

[@DB-we2wk]

Overpriced junk.

[@atg1338]

@DB-we2wk says the poor guy

[@seaneastman6323]

Your forgetting the reliability, ill stick with my 2017,maybe after bump stops and trans are fixed ill think about it 🤔

[@paulpryor850]

I'm not a serious off-roader! So, I wouldn't pick the new TRD PRO even if it was priced the same as the Ranger Raptor. You're talking $10K to $14K difference. Hell, I'm regretting buying the 24' Tacoma Limited. I think this spring I'm going to trade it in for an F-150 XLT. I was getting 23 mpg in my 17' F-150 2.7 ecoboost. 20.5 in this turbo Toyota four-banger. Plus, there was more room, more payload, and more towing. Serves me right for trying to downsize. Baby trucks suck!

[@stog9821]

Little trucks are fine for many peoples’ purposes, but basically it boils down to they’re easier to park. Also, my 4’10” wife will drive a smaller truck but refuses to drive a bigger one, so perhaps they’re also a bit easier to drive.. They have less capability, and there’s little, if any, improvement in fuel economy (or in purchasing cost).

[@joseeduardo4327]

“Baby” trucks are fine, just sounds like you made a mistake in your purchase decision

[@marcusdaniel8052]

Excellent collaboration

[@RudyH13]

Nice to see David with you!!!

[@busslayer4790]

There's hype around this?

[@TimeMariner]

Love seeing them praise this junk, it really shows their credibility.

[@Chadwick-k7x]

People are really overdoing the hate towards the new turbo 4-cylinder. Toyota's 4-cylinder engines are excellent and adding a turbo doesn't necessarily decrease the reliability of an engine - the turbo itself may require some attention, but turbos are not exactly bank breaking premium pieces of hardware anymore. Now the transmission on these trucks and the problems there are another story... I feel like a lot of the hate these new Tacomas have been getting is from people who simply can't afford them.

[@DeepThrottle]

Nice Thumbnail 😍

[@dlansburg2673]

My new Tacoma says Frontier on the Grill and the tailgate

[@is6566]

They misspelled it. There is a recall for it probably or at least a service bulletin. 😃

[@is6566]

Howard lost a lot of weight. 😃 Great video!

[@TimeMariner]

And that other guy found it.

[@Pawnfaz409]

I sold my 2017 tacoma sr5 for a 2022 pro 4x frontier and only thing I don't like is it needs a lift. Love the new frontier. Sad Toyota abandoned it's fans

[@grisa12345]

This might be the truck that unraveled Toyotas reputation.

[@TheGreatWhiteNorth1]

Ive owned every gen, all bought brand new at the dealer. I put over 200 thousand miles on all of them. This gen is better by every measurable metric. It tows better than every other tacoma ive owned before. Id take this one over every gen. They knocked it outa the ballpark. Couple thousand miles already rising the rough roads of Alaska. Every person whos talking crap about it, has a 21-23 gen 3 and they dont feel like the cool kid on the block anymore. I put 300,000 miles on the gen 3, The chassis hasnt changed on that model since 2005. It rides like an old car.

[@seanh2390]

thanks for the great video guys

[@Jojo-ni2cg]

Buy a 2024 4Runner while you have time!!

[@James4cycling]

2 of my favorites 😃😃

[@nlken7175]

It might be abit better but $15K better than last model. BIG NO.

[@stoichiometry147]

How is it every time? I go back to look at a newer model year truck which I don’t do too often within one or two days you guys are reviewing it. Makes me feel like I live in a simulation lol Being accepting of new trends, technologies in styling (AND INFLATION!), I feel this Tacoma price wise is comparable in the market. If you need it cheaper, go buy a Nissan.

[@scotw67]

The TuRD Pro is the most underwhelming, overrated, overhyped, overpriced truck out there.

[@BrianDIYChannel]

I love to see the hood flaps lol

[@rightlanehog3151]

Stephen, The front locker will soon be coming with the Lexus LX. Someday Toyota might offer it in 4x4s people actually take off road. 😉

[@marioa2753]

I went with the ranger raptor. I hope I dont regret

[@wd8085]

Two worst trucks to date. New tacoma and tundra. They went from bulletproof to ceo greed and profits. Surprised how junky these new trucks are. If you have their previous models i would hold on to cause they will be worth a fortune in a few years.

[@jordez1]

I fallow both of you guys and both of you produce good content. But at the same time I believe both of you have the obligation to mention the issues that we, 80% of your audience, can’t afford the most of the cars that you review. I hope you’re not part of an agenda that is trying to push expensive vehicles on us.

[@fragginyou]

Driver is hella baked

[@PRO4XKEV]

I like the PRO, However no room in back seat, price is crazy and I will keep my 2023 Frontier PRO4X. Trailhunter is a better bang for buck.

[@LoveLikeaHurricane]

people use to buy these and be thought they are responsible and wise. Now I see people who drive these, and think that they have been suckered.

[@davidnguon6972]

No V6 and to much good bye toyota 😂😂😂

[@markreams3192]

Fake engine noise? Really? What a waste of R&D time and money! If you’re racing the Baja 1000, maybe that seat would be helpful. Don’t even make it an option but an accessory you can order from the parts department. I’ll bet they lose sales of the TRD Pro over that alone. The back seat is useless with it and and the truck would be several hundred dollars cheaper without it. Put the money into better front shock towers that don’t break! I’ve seen a lot of Tacomas on the road. It’s a really good looking truck. I’m not a turbo hater and that flat torque curve is just what the Tacoma needed. Hopefully it will be as reliable as the third gen. I just turned 100,000 miles on my 2020 with zero problems. I probably tow with it 6000 miles a year.

[@dcmsr5141]

Didn't The Toyota Tacoma have to recall their engines?

[@virgfresco1403]

People are tired of overhype, over price, unreliable Toyota trucks! You need a Tow truck any minute you own it!

[@meghan8521]

👎🫵🏻 Trump is back!!!! Give us our V8 and V6 back….

[@theirthereandtheyre2947]

Scrap the EPA and their ridiculous CAFE standards. Let the free market decide what customers want in their vehicles. Bring back diesel engines !!

[@seaneastman6323]

Yea fuck up the earth even more,no more combustion engines please

[@mattlimberg5763]

Prepare for higher prices from his tariffs.

[@bradymac7516]

@@mattlimberg5763 Good, that will force all the vehicle manufacturers that have moved their production to Mexico to come back to USA/Canada !!

[@meghan8521]

@@mattlimberg5763 NOPE…. They’ll just build factories in America, then with the economy BOOMING prices will be affordable again… TRUMP 2024 🇺🇸🎊. MAGA 🇺🇸🇺🇸 AMERICAS THE GREATEST COUNTRY ON EARTH 🌎 🇺🇸 Release the Epstein list 🫵🏻 release the Diddy list 🫵🏻 Deport the illegal criminal Aliens 👽 🇺🇸 Who killed JFK?🫵🏻🇺🇸 power back to the people 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙌🏽✊🏾

[@ftrll721]

Hope Toyota gets it right with the engines. Nice review guys🙌

[@joelbeasley8670]

Guys, Love seeing the collaboration for all the good review teams... Truck King, TFL, The Car Nut, Kirk Kreirfels, Automotive Press, Alex on Autos, Redline Reviews Keep up the good work!

[@bradymac7516]

Sure...They are all bought and paid for Shills 🤣 Keep drinking the pink CoolAid ❗

[@numbnutz9398]

Slightly better gas mileage than the V6 with ten times the complexity and pice of the V6. How about they make the I4 turbo hybrid an option. 80 grand😮 F that.

[@dannykrauskopf7404]

Excellent episode!!! 😁

[@kennak476]

I didn’t understand the point of that video, you could’ve done that in a Toyota Prius, come on guys!

[@innertia123]

Why make it look like a baby Tundra? It’s confusing on the road until you get closer.

[@B86432]

Even the last gen one was overpriced the sweet spot is a base or close to base trd off road those about 45k all day long

[@EthCepher]

Transmission issues. 💩. Didn’t watch these 2 shilling for toyota.. did they mention the issues?

[@DelightfulDirtBike-fd9xo]

Buy American or Canadian.Now that Trump has taken America back, we can get V8 Engines, and prices will be lower. 4cy are crap..

[@DD-rq8sd]

It has never been about a V8. It has always been about quality and politics is not going to change this. For those who keep their Tacomas 200k-300k miles, I’m not interested in rebuilding a turbo a few times before I sell it. I will keep my 2021 TRD Pro.

[@DelightfulDirtBike-fd9xo]

@DD-rq8sd jap junk...... no quality there. 4cy are pathetic

[@shaunpodolski2423]

You’re an idiot if you think car manufacturers are gonna say “TRUMPS BACK! LETS SLASH OUR VEHICLE PRICES 20% JUST BECAUSE!”

[@TreatsOnTheStreets]

Not everyone thinks the v6 was better. I woildnt consider the v6 trucks. The turbo 4s have much better torque, hp (esp at altitude). The v6 in the toyota sounded terrible as well. I hated when people put exhaust on them. You also had to really ring them out and put your foot in it when it was loaded at all, or trying to go up hills at speed. In the mountain west, it isnt a good experience.

[@Thankyou_3]

Firstly, Steve you lost all credibility when you said that you were not a fan of 3.5 V6. The 3.5 V6 will outlast any of these new garbage Turbo Hybrid. You guys going to look foolish few years from now. Secondly, at 80K it is a highway robbery with this new Tacoma. The old 3.5 V6, I was able to buy brand new at 40K!!!! Grow up guys, don’t be corrupt like AJAC pushing all these low quality vehicles. Toyota should be ashamed to put a product like this and getting AJAC to push on consumer’s face.

[@ALMX5DP]

Despite what you hear on the internet, there are other considerations for a vehicle. Yes it’s expensive, but everything is today.

[@atg1338]

Cry much😢😢😢🤣🤣🤣🤡🤡🤡 oh no there's no more old slow v6s 😢😢😢 go buy a Nissan and stick to watching the WNBA

[@matthewjames4268]

Look at you with a crystal ball. You've predicted the future already. Wow.

[@Thankyou_3]

@@ALMX5DPI don’t rely on internet. I go to ground zero where the blue collar workers are…these new garbage Turbo Hybrid are made by corrupt engineers.

[@Thankyou_3]

@@atg1338Yes, the Frontier is twice the truck…that 3.8 V6 naturally aspirated engine will outlast any Turbo Hybrid.

[@aesho46]

Overpriced trash 🗑️

[@TheBeatenPaths]

In my old age (53) I'm finding overpriced trash everywhere, not just vehicles lol

[@yankeesusa1]

Unfortunately you are correct.

[@Matteo-xm6xo]

Aftermarket already has a supercharger for frontier.just saying.turbo four is weak sauce for trd pro.

[@yankeesusa1]

Nope, probably not, especially now with the lawsuits on the transmission and Toyota still doing nothing to ease the fears. I wouldn't touch this truck unless it was given to my for free.

[@skidbootify]

it always comes down to cash......is the new Taco worth the price? I'd say.......no. prices are crazy...

[@Z22-m5o]

Not sure how you say everything looks positive on this truck? Are you not aware of all the issues??

[@RidersInBlack]

Tow-yota

[@davewolly3682]

I wish it was made in Japan !!! The built quality is SUPERB !!!

[@Math-zl8kq]

We can thanks the chicken tax for that.

[@davejones67]

Don’t like the big laptop on the dash

[@Bernard-t1x]

This truck is garbage 🗑️

[@bradymac7516]

Hmmm, I had 2 posts taken down because I criticized another poster who was lauding all these Toyota Fanboy channels.( I said that they are mostly all bought and paid for by Toyota ) Lets see if they remove this one !?

[@skidbootify]

beautiful truck though.....yep

[@James7249]

Width of the cab is to small. They need a better designer of the trucks. Miles per hour sounds better than kilometers.

[@ALMX5DP]

It’s a midsize, if you need more room bigger trucks exist.

[@atg1338]

It's called a mid sized truck....duh

[@matthewjames4268]

Its a midsize dude. They've already increased the cab size to fit overweight complainers. Buy a tundra if you want a bigger cab.

[@abelcarrera2949]

Over priced trash.

[@winnersk8]

Complete garbage!!

[@TREVORJB101]

One ugly truck

[@themandalorian9009]

They already have problem's and these prices are ridiculous. Toyota has fallen.

[@arquettelr1981]

Reliably has been lost.

[@JohnnyBoy919]

Way overpriced, no room in backseat due to gimmicky seats. LGB

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Onterrible? 🤮

[@Knowbetter69]

Made in Mexico no thanks.

[@joesmith7123]

Hybrid engine electric motors are company killers. Done with all who push electric hybrid garbage.