Is the Toyota Tacoma Hybrid the Truck of the Year? 2025 Truck King Nominee

[@andrem5843]

The Ranger Raptor is a much better truck and has better value since it's actually cheaper then the taco. I think I would actually put the Nissan Frontier Pro 4X ahead of the taco.

[@Strawman333]

100% agree

[@firebry23]

I love my RR! I got it in May. 18k miles no issues. It rides nice and drives nice. Id buy it again

[@ducati-uv1ov]

I have a 24 ZR2 but I agree with you Ford nailed it with that engine at that price.

[@emmettfroese1855]

Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't the Ranger Raptor trim meant to compete with the Tacoma TRD Pro Trim? I own a 2024 Tacoma Off Road and the main reason I went with it over the Ford Ranger or Nissan Frontier is the option to get it with a standard transmission. I got mine for $48500 CAD out the door, which seemed on par if not cheaper than comparable Raptor and Frontier trims. I love the Raptor lineup though!

[@Ara198826]

@@firebry23 18k miles is nothing lol

[@tomtommy2227]

I guess you gotta kiss Toyota's ass after that clutch exploded for no reason on you hahhaaaa

[@cpftank09]

I’m a Toyota enthusiast, but it’s a terrible value in the mid size truck market. It’s far too expensive in any trim level for what you get. It certainly doesn’t deserve “truck of the year” IMO.

[@MarkMonolithOfficial]

The pricing of the TRD Pro and TRD TailHunter is insane! You can get a 2025 Toyota Tundra Limited TRD OffRoad for cheaper....wayyyyy more truck for less money. Same brand, also a hybrid, but your capabilities go way up

[@ALMX5DP]

Why would you compare a TRD Pro against a mid-spec Tundra though?

[@joseeduardo4327]

@@ALMX5DPthe price is comparable

[@ALMX5DP]

@@joseeduardo4327 the features aren’t though.

[@firefly9838]

I'm not touching that 3.3 engine with a 150ft pole

[@James4cycling]

No. Just way too expensive to even consider buying.

[@rossgreenzweig]

$80 k for a midsize truck 😂

[@firefly9838]

Blaming the manufactures for inflation. Truly braindead take.

[@rossgreenzweig]

@firefly9838 did I say anything about inflation or blaming the manufacturer? Truly brain dead response

[@Kid_with_an_Evo]

Love Toyota and have owned many (Tundra, Tacoma, Highlander, 4Runners) but this generation is abysmal. The price tags associated with the higher trim Tacomas are nuts too!

[@icare7151]

In a crash a rear passenger behind the driver with the isometric seat will break their knee, hips etc. Totally STUPID Toyota.

[@BigHouse907]

That won’t happen. Only a double amputee could sit there in the first place. 😉

[@Math-zl8kq]

2:41 Come on guys this Tacoma is far from flawless in the reliability department, but calling a money shift a reliability issue is wrong.

[@healthyamerican]

I don't want to own a hybrid. I don't want to have a badge on my truck that says i-force-max. I don't want to own a 4-cylinder twin turbo engine. I don't want a four door truck as king cab is what I like. I don't want a short bed on my truck. I don't see any reason to buy a Toyota

[@dad2817]

So you made an uninformed decision......

[@Strawman333]

Nah… Ford Ranger Raptor, because I own a Tacoma.

[@scotw67]

You boys got caught drinking the Tacoma fanboy Kool Aid. It’s not a good look.

[@maddog8148]

Great channel but it’s not about more power with either a turbo or a hybrid. It’s about reliability and these engines with all these add ones are not going to last the way the classic V6 or V8 will. Period. Plus mpg is so minimal.

[@calvinkang1224]

There is no way Tacoma can win the title this year

[@firefly9838]

It just did. So cry... cope... seethe

[@ralfpassing]

completely overpriced in Canada - if this is your Truck of the Year and cannot take you serious

[@RidersInBlack]

Toyota Tacoma lost 8.7 percent in sales in Q1 2024. Thats before differentials and clutches broke online for major KZbin channels for the world to see. Then the reviewers on other channels that complain about the unpleasant noise from the turbo 4 under acceleration. Smaller fuel tank than previous generations...the list goes on. Fanboys your proof is here. Don't be sad. The Ranger is here to save midsize pickups.

[@firefly9838]

You left out the fact sales have trended massively upward since then and many potential issues have already been ironed out. So go cope in a barn somewhere.

[@RyanLarivee]

25k km on my 24 offroad manual. This is my 6th Tacoma by far this is the best yet and I traded a Pro in for this.

[@akilghosh]

Good luck

[@sammy-gd7hw]

The v6 was easy too work on. I have no desire to work on the hybrid, and neither do most. These guys sound like salesmen.

[@firefly9838]

Unlike you I have a 3rd gen and have done work on several 4th gens... they are easier to work on by far. You don't know what you're talking about. Easy life on the hate train though...

[@Thankyou_3]

Truck King, why are you guys promoting low quality build trucks? These New Tacoma are equally garbage as the Ford’s Ecoboost garbage. Can you guys showcase more of the Ford’s 5.0L V8 Coyote engine and Nissan’s 3.8L V6 engine? Outside of these two engines…they are all hit and miss with even GM engines, time will tell how they will age. RAM is a completely write off!!! Make it reliable manufacturers!!!! Quit playing around with electronics!!!!!

[@CACressida]

The same coyote with a wet belt driven oil pump? I'd rather have the ecoboost than having to worry about a oil pump belt letting go while driving and grenading the engine.

[@jedioutcast888]

Came for the comments and was not disappointed. Maybe should include audience vote in your consideration too.

[@juanguiter7972]

Not even watching the video, just here for the comments

[@Kahless00]

No. Ranger raptor all the way. Considering how everything else is priced, for Ford to put that at 56k USD is a damn bargain. Maybe the rho for second.

[@vipergts2909]

Minus the high price this is 1000 times better than the 3rd gen’s. Drove all the mid size trucks and loved them all for different reasons. Ended up going with the premium off road hybrid for under 55k. Love the looks, torque and feel. Toyota has been building great 4 cylinder’s since forever, in the hybrid game for decades and have always held their values. So the decision was easy. Zero regrets.

[@icare7151]

Cost/value ratio should be considered as well.

[@Holden-McGroin]

Any channel or publication that names this overpriced train wreck “Truck of the Year” is going to lose all credibility.

[@stevenwilkes9373]

Thank you I was on my way to say exactly what you said 😂

[@stevenwilkes9373]

Toyota is paying a lot of money to these folks to make the list lol 😂

[@CocoNut2018]

I like the Tacoma truck models. Everything is expensive so it cancels out.

[@Holden-McGroin]

@@CocoNut2018 No, it doesn’t. GM and Ford both offer better equipped and more capable trucks at lower prices.

[@shiftymcgee9359]

@@stevenwilkes9373probably not money, but fix good will with Toyota since Truck King exposed another Tacoma reliability issue.

[@Mixwell1983]

Im old enough to remember 2006 KZbin and up to 2010.. i remember you had a have 10k subscribers to make a video longer than 10 minutes. You use to be able to email the channel and also there were zero adds back then. I was 23 back then and now at 41 with all the adds i feel i should be sitting in a rocking chair eating Werther's hard candy telling stories to the youngsters about "back in my day" stories 😂😂

[@alvilla701]

Personally, I would prefer the Frontier, specially now the a 6ft bed is available on the Pro4X

[@ajmedeiros77]

Smart move on Nissan for sure

[@firefly9838]

Too bad Nissans are crap

[@alvilla701]

@firefly9838 i heard of the Nissan Sentra having many transmission problems, but so far, I have not heard any major problems with any Frontier. I trust the Frontier more than the new tacoma

[@ItMeDwaeji]

Frontier is best midsize hands down

[@firefly9838]

Nope its actually a hot steaming pile of dog shit

[@AlphaDino]

I wish youtubers and fanboys would stop giving Toyota trucks and SUV's accolades. I imagine Toyota executives rubbing their palms and licking their chops when they hear and see these rave reviews, and at the same time thinking about how they could increase prices while lowering build quality and materials. Reminds me of the Simpsons house of horror episode where the billboard ads come to life and all they did to stop the attacks was to ignore them.

[@Masonbosshog]

KZbinrs are not interested in giving us legitimate info. They are only concerned about clicks and filling there pockets. They will say and do whatever benefits them. Most people can't figure that out.

[@Freynightwalker]

Great overview. The limited is more suited to our needs, and I think the hybrid will be a positive. I have owned Toyota hybrids that were very reliable, so zero worries there.

[@PaulChalos]

Don’t think the Tacoma is really a “clutch” performer in this competition.

[@oscarposada6144]

The 2024 tacoma is overpriced hot garbage. Fit and finish problems, bad transmission, smaller cab, you can't off road the trd off road because the shocks punch through the top. Truck of the year, not even close. The dealership lots are full of this junk.

[@hourbee5535]

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[@JSEME]

If the hybrid improved fuel economy and it got Maverick type fuel economy, you could make the case for it being truck of the year. Instead, they used it to match what others are already doing power wise, which is already more than enough. The price of these is ridiculous and they’re riding their reputation for reliability, which just isn’t there anymore.

[@icare7151]

🚫⚠️Tacoma Hybrid⚠️🚫 The Tacoma Hybrid system should be a standard feature in all Tacoma’s as the turbo lag in high altitude off roading and towing doesn’t have proper low end torque and therefore is both annoying and can be dangerously unsafe. 🚫Thus, since the hybrid system is NOT standard on all Tacoma hybrid models, I vote AGAINST the Tacoma Hybrid for the Truck King, King of the Year Award.

[@kyrosmike]

I'm just disappointed with 2.4 engine compared to Ford's 2.3 and 2.7, Chevy's 2.7. Maybe in 5 years when bugs are out, right now feels like a downgrade.

[@Michael-ge3eo]

THIS TRUCK'S GOING TO SHUT YOUR CHANNEL DOWN GUYS. A VERY SAD ABOUT THAT. MAKING A STATEMENT LIKE THIS IS POOR JUDGMENT ON YOUR PART

[@StripedTurkey]

I used to like and respect your reviews, not anymore. Sad to see you throw away objectivity. 🤦‍♂️

[@mikes.4136]

I love the Tacoma, but I wish they would offer the Xtracab in the hybrid version and in additional trim levels. Great review!

[@Martin_from_SC]

I like the design, the interior, but not the engine. a friend of mine bought one, and my gosh is it ever a buzzy, noisy drivetrain, and not in a good way. I think Toyota has kind of lost its way with the new generation of Tundras Tacoma and the Land Cruiser. Seems like cost savings to make a bigger profit is taking precedence.

[@bobbbobb4663]

Rented a 2024 Tacoma back in May and was shocked how much vibration there was from the engine. Even Hagerty complained about it in their most recent Land Cruiser video.

[@firefly9838]

New engine is easier to work on. I know from experience. After talking to several engineers I think this engine will last a very long time.

[@towelies4884]

So you picked the most expensive and least reliable truck. So not Truck King but Paid King

[@skateinspace]

big no, from a tacoma owner like myself

[@stevenpeterson7234]

The best trucks of the year should be Nissan Frontier/Titan Pro-4x's!! Hands down!!

[@marcolcorreia]

How? You guys do great videos no question on that. However the Toyota Tacoma? Really? Overpriced, Toyota "quality" is in the toilet, and Toyota as it relates to ethics can be questioned lately. Sorry but big no for me.

[@ThePegcitydude]

No….wtf kind of video is this?

[@syntrax-og]

why 2025? 2024 just ended, shouldn't it be '24? We don't know how things are going to be in '25.

[@ElevationEveryWeekend]

Agree that those isodynamic seats should be an option, it automatically eliminates the TRD Pro from my consideration. I think Toyota explained that instead of the front locker they did the sway bar disco. Since their traction control is very effective I think it’s probably a better option as well vs a front locker. I think you get more functional traction in most places vs the front locker, YMMV.

[@ittestnow]

Really truck of the year? Over priced with how many failures?, suspension, transmission, engine, reliability no longer exists. Who cares about looks or tech we want vehicles that run and last

[@backwoodstherapy]

Lol. No.

[@WeSRT4]

Tacoma.... same uncomfortable driving position but with a even more cramped interior and a four cylinder to boot. Toyota sucks now! You guys don't know what you're talking about.

[@Grayson_Fazed]

Those PRO seats are ridiculous lol As you guys mentioned they should be an option not standard on the PRO model… Toyota will sell less of these PRO models just because of those seats 😂

[@virgfresco1403]

How much did Yota gave you? With all the trouble the Taco had?👎👎👎

[@AdrianJamaal]

I doubt most average people can afford a $50k truck. These prices are the reason the sales are way down.

[@kennethvalerio1294]

Ya picked a bad week to quit sniffing glue 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@christopherwoodyatt38]

The truck is great. The drivetrain is crap. No person who actually goes off roading would ever want to take a turbocharged. Hybrid powertrain system into 2 feet of water. Sure, it looks great.He went through some puddles, but if you go through anything really tough, I have absolutely 0 confidence in the drivetrain being able to handle tons of mud. I don't care what kind of filter it has. Those wire harnesses are gonna get gummed up with mud. It's gonna cause shorts, and it's not going to be the first owner or the second owner. It's gonna be the third owner. Who has the truck at 90000 miles? They're gonna drive it for 20000 miles, and the hybrid system is going to completely fail. This is not a truck for long term reliability, toyota has lost their roots......

[@exploresouthwest]

Wait. So is this a 2025 Tacoma they're reviewing or a 2024 Tacoma TRD Pro? I don't think the 2025 TRD Pros are even out yet, I don't think they should be in the running for 2025 until you actually drive one.

[@leefoulds2569]

That is absolute nonsense to build a hybrid for power!!! Tacoma has always been under powered, so why not build an engine that makes plenty of power!!??😏😏

[@danichicago9140]

No

[@cnoyes72]

A part of me wishes Toyota had kept the 2.7l as a base engine option (it was bullet proof and easy to work on), but I think this 2.4l turbo will be a fine engine reliability-wise (just may take a few years to get there).

[@Nick-Louisiana]

We would love to the Full size Truck of the year.

[@dsmith2601]

No, missed the market imo

[@ryan_bitt]

Its more comfortable...sure. but the price needs to stay under $50k for it to make sense for most people.

[@firefly9838]

Inflation is going to screw most people then😂 cause those times are gone buddy

[@weekendwarrior8179]

Finally the prices may start to go down. 35-40k should be the max of any truck/suv

[@PWlangford1]

Its funny how big these trucks have became.

[@danichicago9140]

But magically the back seats are still the same or smaller

[@Genet.Pilapil]

My comment better v6 engine than 4 cyl.turbo.no for the toyota.

[@ck1abe515]

Depending upon what you use the truck for, for that price you could get a 3/4 ford tremor pkg with a diesel engine and still have money left over for options these prices for a midsize truck is getting ridiculous and you could buy a ranger raptor for far less and get more truck for your money

[@100M2B]

Just do ONE truck of the year video. No need for a series really.

[@mattlimberg5763]

But more videos means more money for them, which means they can do more.

[@davidnguon6972]

To much no thanks good bye toyota 😂😂😂

[@LX450_Adventure]

They picked the Tacoma as truck of the year last year, despite being barely released. I don't think you could actually buy it when they picked it. It was frankly embarrassing and many called them on it. Now we know there were major engine issues with the new Tacoma. Good call with picking the Tacoma last year guys! 😏 You knocked it out of the park. Let's hope you do a better job this year! 😁

[@arkaovos7177]

My personal vote would be the zr2 bison (Colorado) but objectively i have to say the ranger raptor. While all manufactures have lost their minds with pricing i feel the taco doesn't offer as many useful features as the others and costs more. I don't get it...

[@borisscepanovic1684]

When TRD PRO is actually gonna be available in Canada?2030?

[@firefly9838]

Why would anyone wanna sell vehicles in Canada?

[@murrynathan]

Toyota is now offering 100% OFF backseat space on all 2024 Tacoma TRD Pros!

[@Highaltitude45]

No.....just no

[@healthyamerican]

Nissan frontier deserves truck of the year for not going hybrid or twin turbo

[@firefly9838]

Hybrids are reliable now actually

[@mbg238]

Ummm No.Putting turbos on a 4 cylinder engine will seriously reduce the longevity of that engine.

[@dvader3263]

High price of the year for what it offers.

[@baoly9550]

Ranger Raptor is way better. Better engine , better back seat room , better price and better suspension.

[@nlken7175]

Wasn’t much of anything new this year except Ranger and Tacoma. I am a big Tacoma fan but Ranger Raptor is the truck of the year. 88k for a Trailhunter in Canadian is F you Toyota seeing Toyota up the price again for 2025 by another $1,200.

[@davidkallstrom4349]

You are better Than tfl

[@ConfirmedPatriot]

Ranger Raptor !

[@hayden6039]

Junk of the year

[@ajmedeiros77]

Ranger raptor of course.

[@firefly9838]

Terrible QC, will have more issues than the Tacoma...

[@salimzerari9159]

Love Toyota ❤

[@mbg238]

Well if the Tacoma is built in Mexico its a no go as far as I'm concerned.

[@jonbaniak9097]

I think the Chevy ZR2 and the Ford Ranger Raptor are far better values for the $. JMO.

[@rodgood]

Sure alot of You Tube viewers that do not understand the premise of this video .

[@shiftymcgee9359]

Truck King may think Tacoma is the best truck, but it just isn’t. Its numbers aren’t better than other trucks. Reliability just isn’t there. And the value is horrible. Toyota has lost its mind with pricing. You get more truck for less money anywhere else.

[@CACressida]

I'll buy one if Toyota decides to make a xtra cab manual transmission 4x4 with a locker. Until then, not interested.

[@christopherwoodyatt38]

This truck costs more than 2x more than my 2020 custom trialboss, 😂 i can fot 6 ppl in my truck with ease good luck putting 3 ppl in a taco...Toyota used to be simple reliable, i dont see any of that in the new Tacomas

[@firefly9838]

Yet you drive a piece of crap chevy? I am sensing another troll

[@davidhillbrand2302]

Great comments and thoughts. We just drove a new Land Cruiser and was pleasantly surprised on the power of the hybrid. Interested in the the new 4 Runner and curious about standard turbo or hybrid.

[@firefly9838]

Don't listen to all the hate. Its going to be a good engine.

[@briancavanaugh7604]

ATTENTION: They NEVER said THIS truck is "Truck of the Year" this is a series to choose the truck of the year. Try actually watching before you comment ffs. I do hate this truck for the record, I hate most anything toyota does these days, but that is just me.

[@scottwilson4994]

IT'S only a dream too own this truck. Just my 2 cents worth. Otherwise Thank-you for your effort .

[@Michael-ge3eo]

So how much are you guys getting paid by Toyota to do this horrible car. I mean seriously this truck is junk. These Toyota trucks are going down in flames right now they're defective junk and you're sitting here contemplating truck of the year for this junk. You guys are going to lose me quick. I mean I bet you support Justin Trudeau too

[@richardchasse9216]

Ranger Raptor is far superior

[@robertkeller8064]

I will take a Ranger Raptor over these two any day.

[@firefly9838]

Just lite on money on fire then

[@fasted5822]

ha ha, no

[@Ronn-p3r]

My friend drives Toyota trucks..I don't know anything about them

[@davidchenette1091]

I sure like my tacoma trail hunter

[@jus_drex4492]

Love mine!

[@davidchenette1091]

@jus_drex4492 there nice I agree 👍

[@jeffeason3599]

Nope