Road Test: 2013 Toyota Tacoma

[@Stormtrooper_98Trd]

Stop comparing this amazing truck to Freaking FULL SIZED TRUCKS!

[@brianlee5649]

Yes, stop comparing this Tacoma to that crap GM.

[@maxwellhill6593]

On my second tacoma, and id never buy anything else. These trucks are solid, and will NEVER leave you stranded. Ran my last one up to 400000km's (248548 miles) before I rolled it on ice and the only repairs i had to do before that were brakes/tires and one front axle. And the broken front axle still held together and got me home 150 km away!! LOVE TOYOTA.

[@vsg1980]

I am a first time owner of a Tacoma. I have a '13, and it is the most fun vehicle I have ever driven. All I do is normal driving and commute back and forth into the city for work.

[@scottvaj4434]

Still love my 2013 DCLB Sport! The 4.0 motor is bulletproof!

[@laneblount9888]

My Tacoma is super comfortable. I’ve done several 10+ hour road trips and I’m comfortable with no back pain or discomfort. And I upgraded the shocks so it rides good. It’s a 2015 with 115,000 miles and I haven’t had one problem with it

[@jaymoar3561]

Yeah I don’t get people complaining. It’s comfortable to me and also it’s a truck not a car. I want my truck to feel like a body on frame vehicle.

[@HudsonGTV]

My only problem with it is the headrests are angled too far forward, but I understand the government made Toyota do that in 2008

[@russiaviation]

One thing the Tacoma did not changed much over the years is that Toyota is just having too much fun selling this little warrior pick up truck and they are still waiting for the so called "competitive" to catch up. Why change when it isn't broken ???

[@timdotson7609]

Just retired my 2002 2.7 liter 4cylinder at 322,425 and almost 13 years. I immediately bought a new 2015 Prerunner and plan to have it at least 10 years. Great vehicle.

[@cwqrpportable]

Tim Dotson Great vehicle is right! My 2002 PreRunner has 477,000 km on it and for the most part I have done nothing other than oil changes, a couple tune ups and a rusted oxygen sensor on the exhaust. Just went in the garage for the repair of a corroded transmission fluid line. Still has all the original belts!! Yes, original! Doesn't use a drop of oil and the body is in excellent condition. I'm in Ontario and have had the truck rustproofed at KROWN every year since new. The dealership inspected the frame when they were offering new frames and we both agreed that my frame was still like new. BEST vehicle I have ever owned.......... hands down!!!

[@the_random9718]

How is your 2015 currently doing after 7 years?

[@skimask5049]

Still driving this truck 2013 and I love it

[@johnmasarik5676]

Looking at one tm

[@joshmoore6165]

I'm looking at a 2013 right now. Its a cream puff, and incredible to know it will fetch 25K with or without me.

[@jakethesnake4971]

@@joshmoore6165 how many miles does it have?

[@Rupert_green]

208,000 miles and going strong. An every day driver with a lot of recent mods and lots of off road miles.

[@jaymoar3561]

@@Rupert_green what year is your Tacoma?

[@Kornholeeoo]

Yeah, I'd like to know where you can get a full sized 4x4 pickup today for around 35K. I shopped for 3 months and reviewed every truck for sale today and the cheapest 4x4 I found was 44K. What brought me back to the Tacoma was resale value. I got a 2015 double cab 4x4 with the TRD Off Road package, plus a couple of other packages for 32K during the sale-a-thon and if I were to sell it right now I could still get 35K. Every other truck out there drops 10-20K after signing the bill. Best resale value of any car, truck, anything, EVER! That's the confidence in these trucks from owners and buyers and no crappy review, probably paid for by Chevy, Ford and Dodge, will change the publics' mind on this truck. Keep on crying. I do like the Frontier too. Nice truck and I almost bought one. Still, resale value over the years, I went with Toyota. Even an 07 still sells for 20K plus. I know this for a fact. I found 4 for that price in my own city and the banks will finance that amount.

[@richardallanjoseph]

Nothing to fix!! It's reliability and quality is the best still!! Which do you prefer folks; a mid truck that has all the comfortability but less reliable or in Tacoma which doesn't need to prove anything at all, it's been proven a decade now just saying?!! Americans always looking for high tech and comfortability even if reliability is at stake?!!!

[@TheTechCguy]

It's very reliable! Japanese? Yes. But very, very reliable!

[@Offshore1977]

The reason I bought my 2013 tacoma 4x4 is because I wanted a truck. If I wanted a car pretending to be a truck I would have bought a ridgeline. Keep trucks as trucks and they will sell. Trucks are continue to get lower and lower with softer suspenions. If the next tacoma goes that route, then this will be my last truck.

[@chepecho]

I love my 2014 tacoma... So far the best truck I ever had.

[@fonhollohan2908]

I own a 2014 TRD Sport and Its been super reliable truck. It hasn't chance one bit since I've owned it. Its rides like it did the day I bought it. My only complaint is the comfort, I wish it was a little more comfortable other than that Its a excellent Truck. The only reason I most likely complain about that is because I had a back surgery that has failed. If I didn't have a back issue It most likely wouldn't bother me one bit. I do not plan on selling my truck in the near future, I'm still very happy with my purchase. Why you may ask cause its one dern good Truck! btw many folks, there are a lot of different models of the Tacoma on the market the best thus far in many folks opinion is the second generation. Which this model is, so that alone is another reason why I will not depart from owning this truck.

[@jaymoar3561]

Best vehicle ever made and most reliable!

[@DreadlockDrummer]

can't believe this truck has been out for almost 10 years. seems like just yesterday my dad was pulling in the driveway with his brand new 2005 tacoma, i remember it turned so many heads everywhere he went because he got it when it just came out so not a lot of people had seen it yet.

[@Bosha92]

DreadlockDrummer omg yeah same thing with my dads 05 Tacoma TRD PreRunner!

[@OICU-oi8hy]

Well here is my story and how I feel about it. My first Toyota was bought brand new 94. It had the 22R, 4WD regular cab 5 speed manual gearbox, manual hubs, and manual windows. I loved that truck but it wasn't very comfortable at all. I gave it to my dad in 98 and got another. This time I purchased an extended cab 3.4 V6 5 speed manual TRD package, auto hubs, power windows and AM/FM/CD/Cassette. This was just after they had the recall with the 96-97 3.4 V6 head gasket issues. I never had any problems with this truck either. I ran it hard for over 100K miles, traded again in 2001 for another extended cab 3.4 V6 4WD. I then traded in 2007 for the newer Tacoma. After 130K highway miles, the driver side front wheel bearing failed while driving, costing me 4,300.00 in repairs. The bearing housing, CV axle shaft, brake rotor, caliper, ABS sensor all had to be replaced. I fixed it and let it go back. I was furious. A friend of mine in Tulsa had a decent 1981 Hilux straight axle so I bought it from him and drove it and this is my all time favorite truck of them all. I now have a 13 Tacoma TRD Sport 4WD with 15K highway miles and so far the passenger side brake caliper was caught leaking fluid due to a deformed seal. It is my opinion that the newer model Tacos are superior in many ways but I do see a falter in quality. Toyota is all have ever driven other than the 83 F150 I learned how to drive in. The good news with Toyota is that we MIGHT have a 4.2L diesel for the Tacoma for '16 and im praying hard for that one!

[@themicky5320]

I can say that I didn't drink the coolaid, bought an 07 Nissan Frontier instead (liked the Tacoma just not enough) and have been driving it happily ever since. Great truck!

[@elonsus9747]

Still have it?

[@tizben]

This is a review geared toward average white-collar worker consumers. Obviously, no one cares about zero to sixty, noise, hard seats, or obstacle courses in a work/off road truck. They don't even talk about the importance of torque or test carry/towing capacity. Next, they're going to say a Jeep is a bad car because it doesn't feel good on the 8am commute. It's all about how you use your vehicle

[@thephranc]

There is a small truck market but the prices are too high for the people who would like to buy them.

[@mrlim282]

That was a sweet sofa with awesome graphics.

[@shylildude]

Redesign is not needed. If anything, it needs to look more off-road like. The only changes that need to be made are the power plant and interior styling.

[@KGTugas]

If you're complaining about stiffnessm.. should have tested the TRD Sport. It's smooth.

[@mrolskul]

It amuses me to hear the Tacoma is small. Certainly proves all things are relevant, especially when compared to the standard cab Toyota truck I purchased new back in 1986. Measured against that truck, it's huge, yet against a full-size truck, it can seem small. Parking spaces and garages can be a limiting factor when choosing a truck, however, the cost and fuel mileage put up a good argument for a full-sizer.

[@91toyotaoffroader]

My Tacoma with run any "full size" truck off-road and in reliability.. so they can keep there big ol trucks. ill just keep running cyclers around em

[@grandchaser91]

Not against my Chevy. I still have the same engine with 460,000 miles on it and only rebuilt the trans twice. That's pretty reliable if you ask me. Ill never sell it.

[@user-ok5xp9bf8d]

Looking at getting a 15 manual with limited slip

[@oldtwinsna8347]

Needs gas mileage improvement foremost. Shedding some weight would go a long way. Would also agree that it needs an updated interior and better seats.

[@LukeO-1234]

Here's how I look at it I want my truck to be able to tow haul and go off road but in every day driving when I'm not doing that I want it to be decent comfort and driving experience

[@heydude76]

i have a 1995 t100 400 000 km still reliable and runs perfect all the negatives this dude says about the Tacoma is puppy piss! and some of the test don't make any sense slalom course? I hope this guy takes a Porsche 911 off roading and says how terrible it does that, " The 911 is a great car but for those how might wanna go off road this car is terrible..... "

[@richardallanjoseph]

Thanks for your reply sir, big fan of you sir. More power to you and happy reviewing.. Cheers

[@amym.9392]

I had a tacoma 2001 and it never broke only the usual but over all just one brake but it was natural every car goes through that!My opinion is tacoma is probably the bed mid size truck you'r gonna find nissan frontieer doesn't come close!Also my 2001 tacoma was 12 years old!Tell me on a scale of how reliable that sound's! Very :) But thanks for the positive things about the tacoma :D

[@moisesquispe2105]

Amy M.

[@shawnwhite2572]

The only way this truck is tight inside is if you weigh over 300lbs. I'm an average size guy and there's plenty enough room inside for me. The Tundra seems only slightly larger inside than a 2nd gen Taco.

[@kcm732]

Heyy, you guys filmed this in new jersey?! Sweet!

[@TheTechCguy]

I like used over new. The scratches, dings, dents, and dirt all show.

[@golferchin76]

Is it necessary to put a pick up truck through slalom?

[@ranXoverXyourXcatX]

No. lol

[@tritchie6272]

My recommendation would be to improve the comfort and MPG without sacrificing the look or power!

[@borneinstein4511]

Hi guys! I bought a 2013 Toyota Tacoma! So far so good, but I found an ad about what issues with the engine in 2013! Toyota Motor Engineering & manufacturing of North America (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Tacoma vehicles manufactured July 1, 2013 through October 11, 2013. Engines affected vehicles contain valve springs that can break over time. If the valve spring break, the engine may stall and not while driving, increasing the risk of accident. Help! Tell me how to find out whether my car one of these?

[@elonsus9747]

So what happened?

[@Stormtrooper_98Trd]

How the hell do you get a truck to feel like a family car!?!

[@bloodslyfer4480]

I will agree with one thing he said if it isnt broke dont fix it and i feel its why toyota has done this with the tacoma and tundra they didnt make big changes especially to the engine but wanted to change the look of the truck if they did change the engine they would have needed to make major remodel call them lazy but it works.

[@boots1131]

I am very happy with my 2013 Off Road,, Whats with this guy

[@The78CJ5]

Still driving my 2013 TRD Sport

[@christopherhernandez78]

People stop complaining about full sized trucks being compared to smaller cars small trucks etc. The only reason they do that is because there are stupid people buying oversized trucks or full sized trucks. And SUV's. Think about it. Oversized or full sized trucks and SUV'S are a waste of money. Buy Fucking Car that is suited for city driving and family transportation!!!! Trucks and pick-up trucks are not made for city driving or family transportation. What is wrong about buying a car that is more suited driving in the city?! Or buying an gas saving small car!? Mini-vans are for family transportaition. Or mid sized sedans.

[@wa7019]

As a 2010 owner now for 11 years, why do they never speak to the fact that it is easier to take a mid-size truck around a city area? Look at the way populations have increased around metro areas, and it makes total sense to own one of these trucks. Yes, full-size trucks can be nice, but if you want a practical no overly priced, ultra-reliable, real world truck that you don't have to worry about getting a scratch or ding......get a Tacoma. It will do 99% of what you need. My only real world experience where more truck might we wanted is if you tow often. Other than that...yeah this does the job and does it well. It's certainly not a Cadillac but is by far from uncomfortable to me.

[@andrewbresnahan3910]

Stop shitting on the Tacoma dude, this truck is fuckin’ sick. Lol. My buddy used to give me a ride home from work all the time a few summers ago and he had a 2013 and I absolutely fell in Love with it. I was never a truck guy but this definitely converted me to want one too, it’s so smooth and it just feels so comfortable. No wonder Toyota has sold so many of these and have had it a staple model for the company. 👍🏻 peace guys.✌🏻

[@jmin8400]

Stop being ignorant, are you that tone deaf? It's called a review. Not everyone is a fanboy, even as someone that respects the product.

[@nicosyufy8843]

Haha, I love this guy's voice.

[@Voss2120]

All these negative things, yet this truck hold the #1 RESALE value in the US of any vehicle.

[@TheMaxx111]

Get the 6-Speed MT!

[@Mason-fv1zl]

the driving experience, 0-60 and power is a little better in the frontier.

[@HammysWorld91]

Love my taco

[@Piratemurf]

10 years later we get 2 generations

[@brianjirvin]

And thats why trucks rarely come with manual transmissions and is dead in the full sized trucks. To many city boys wanting trucks to perform like a car...wake up its a truck design for towing off-roading, and work. As it stands the only full sized truck that has an offered manual transmission is the dodge ram 2500 turbo diesel. I wish they would leave the option because there are still those of us that prefer to control our vehicle not let it drive itself.

[@Blaydin1995]

No one cares -_-

[@rctractorboy]

Blaydin1995 No one cares that you don't care! -_-

[@dadalala8060]

manual has its own advantage over auto. It depends on the person driving it. I prefer a manual.

[@LVang152]

This truck need to change and need more of it.

[@nobocorrales5670]

How much for a how much are truck lemonade Toyota

[@TruckerDreakford1985]

Great truck.

[@srrtbb]

I want 3rd Gen badly, but holy shit they hold their value. I'm saving up for a brand new one. sigh.

[@Spawn223311]

Criticising the most selling mid-size truck that sold almost 3 times more that its current competitor is a very good move to try and lower its reputation, but people forget that the proof is in the pudding. The only thing they can improve is mpg with a diesel engine made to last like the gas engine, and when that happens my friend... it will KILL the competition. On looks its pretty awesome if you ask me, and take a look at the new TRD Pro, its badass. The rest is meaningless changes, not major engineering.

[@mrk1075]

@4:48 Over $37,000 dollars for a mid size truck? what a rip-off!

[@stanbernadino]

The only reason it's stayed relevant is there really isn't any competition...if Ford made a new Ranger or when Chevy releases the new Colorado, Toyota will have to update the Tacoma or it will be drastically outsold by it's competitors

[@howdithdoodith7263]

Actually, that is why Chevrolet stopped making a mid-size and Rangers (whom are still made) are not sold in the US. The Tacoma has dominated the US market to the point it's unfeasible to compete.

[@stanbernadino]

Howdith Doodith Actually the reason they stopped making compact pickups is American demand for them isn't that high. Otherwise Toyota would step up their game and improve the model. Ford doesn't need the Ranger because it sold almost 800,000 F-Series last year, and Toyota doesn't really compete in the full size game.

[@TruckerDreakford1985]

Great Motor.

[@KennysLyfe]

Taco lol

[@andrewbresnahan3910]

Keneaux i noticed that too lol

[@TheTechCguy]

It's wrong to say it like that. "Tacoma" is really after Tacopid, the native American goddess of water.

[@jamesthefisherman1060]

I also thought that was dumb how people nickname a Japanese truck with a Mexican food item

[@willman808]

It's a TRUCK not a god damn luxury sedan. I'm with everyone else commenting here. Keep trucks as trucks. I don't give a shit about comfort, air conditioning, power windows, etc. in my truck. My truck is for work, not for putting on a suit and going wine tasting. I wish they'd sell a barebones Tacoma for guys like me!

[@tizben]

sometimes after a long day installing a roof, or dry-walling, don't you want to drive the long way home on some comfy seats (heated or cooled would be great), blast some soothing tunes through some high quality speakers, and bask in the comfort that is your throne of a truck while hauling all your shit home? I don't know about you, but that's what I'm looking for.

[@dadalala8060]

tizben that's why you don't get a truck that is designed for "off road", idiot.

[@tizben]

dada lala Uh oh, some smartass wants to cause some trouble lol. The stock tacoma is a medium duty work truck. Without any aftermarket parts, it's a work truck that can haul some things on dirt roads. Do you think just because it has a 4x4 switch, it is automatically a truck designed for being used off road? Shows what you know. Buy the baja edition if you want to off road; if you even knew they existed. From your dumb comment, I'm guessing you didn't.

[@ServantofChrist81]

No need to change what works. That’s why the others aren’t so successful. They change too much too often

[@gamerthinks1592]

I'm buying one in the future after I buy a Honda S2000

[@erniemajor]

Can you shout any louder? Smaller pickups are wanted but there aren't any. PS. get a jacket with better fitting shoulders, jus sayin.

[@SamHassall]

This vid looks like its from 2000 ahah

[@jakerudeseal9066]

Bitch the 99 Tacoma's were some of the best

[@HiSteOfMnd]

"drastically outsold", I'm gonna have to disagree with that.

[@chrisfabian3652]

indeed our 2013 TACO, lamo

[@joshgrami]

Why would someone buy a compact truck when full-size trucks can be had that get better gas mileage for around the same price? When compact trucks are offered with a diesel that gets them over 30mpg highway, THEN we will see compact trucks make a comeback.

[@rctractorboy]

Some people like to get dirty and have fun, not pull a house. If u get a "full sized" truck in the mud, it gets stuck easier cause it is heavy, that's were the Toyotas come in, they can go pretty much any where.

[@paullamont65]

Just a toy truck, buy a ram 1500 diesel.

[@tizben]

***** lol, that escalated quickly. But I get what your trying to say.

[@tizben]

Exactly, all he knows is that the ram 1500 diesel won Motortrend's 2014 truck of the year so now apparently the rest of the trucks are shit. Only people that do not understand the purpose and utility of a light duty truck, or even trucks in general, would make that comment

[@jamescostello7584]

In li ny Dodge Ram 90% owners are loosers and dirtbags and wannabes

[@ripx499]

I need one++!

[@TomDeVito]

Toyota is gonna need to restyle it Tacoma real bad. They better do it fast before the new Colorado and canyon twins arrive. Otherwise that Tacoma is gonna look real ugly real fast

[@serg62961]

iv seen the new colorado and canyon and toyota has nothing to worry about, they both look like a crossover with a truck bed attached to the back

[@TomDeVito]

Ehh toyota should restyle it cause when compared to the colorado and canyon the tacoma is gonna look bland as far as styling goes

[@monos70]

True that, the headlights make it look old now. This 2013 Taco is the last good looking Taco. The new Ranger and the Colorado are turning heads right now. Its the resurgence of the small truck. reliability is classic on the taco as always, but Ford, nissan and Chevy are coming up with better looking trucks (Ranger, Titan Warrior), Toyota needs to restyle the exterior again for 2018 at least.

[@boots1131]

Why is this guy reviewing a Tacoma he is bashing the hell out of this truck,, he's a Hater and they should have never let him review this truck,,,,, WTF

[@SuperFrankieOSX]

He is reviewing it from a road test standpoint, nothing wrong with the truck its a truck thats how its supposed to be, pointing out some on road driving flaws doesn't mean you hate a certain car, it just means you care enough to recognize some of its shortcomings. Also I drive a Tacoma myself and I really love it. Anyways motorweek has always reviewed like this, its their format.

[@SuperFrankieOSX]

If you take a look at their long term review for the 2016 tacoma, they quite enjoyed it.

[@rrt08]

It's a Truck if you want cushy buy a Cadillac

[@steveespinola7652]

If in ain't broke why fix it? And by the way: Taco? LoL 😁.

[@drumtum81]

Nobody's buying these mid size pieces of shit. Even this nasty old Toyota. And now its time for.. Road Test!