New 2024 Toyota Tacoma SR Manual Transmission: Quick Tour and First Drive

[@andresb5614]

I just got mine today, I let go my 2001 Silverado after. 230k miles of pleasure. I got the SR manual, it looks and drives very good.

[@AskforBryan]

Congrats!

[@noodles7196]

Make video bro I'm so Interested in a manual sr as well

[@harysuper]

I had an 02 Silverado and loved it. I love my 2015 Tacoma SR I have now though!

[@Jrmint568]

Dang got your moneys worth out of that Silverado 👍🏼

[@Piunti_302]

Does anyone know how to turn on or if there's a gear indicator on the instrument cluster for the manual transmission. I got mine about a month ago. Haven't figured it out yet.

[@MsAce0424]

This FINALLY answered my question. Ive heard the manual didnt start until the TRD package. Then i heard the sr extended cab got it but didnt have a manual option again until TRD. Like sr and sr5 double cabs didnt have it or something. I go to the d@mn toyota build page and they dont let you build any of the tacomas with manual option. FINALLY something that makes sense. They ALL have manual until trail hunters and any other hybrids. Thank God. I just want a sr with manual and a winter package. That is it. I dont want to spend 47k on a trd package with heated seats and steering wheel. When i am ready, i can have an E locker installed down the road in the sr. I spent 6 months with mixed chats on this topic.

[@AskforBryan]

M/T is only for SR and TRD Sport and Off Road models. SR5 won't get it and neither will any of the hybrid options like the Trailhunter, TRD Pro, etc.

[@jmyers6175]

❤❤ my 21 trd off-road tacoma with manual trans RC62F. Changed to royal purple synchromax at 15k and 30k. Back seats fold down and store head rests. Not 24 models 😐

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

What are you shooting these videos on? It looks really good with the DOF and clarity.

[@AskforBryan]

All Samsung S23 Ultra believe it or not. Somerimes I use portrait video or the super stable modes to enhance things. Then some basic color correction afterwards.

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

@@AskforBryan Cool! Mainstream opinion is Android phone cameras are bad but this is really good.

[@CarlWinslowFM]

I’m all about the turbo!

[@fablife1093]

Thanks for this video. I much prefer the simple black interior in the SR. I'm not sure why the upper trims make it look all colorful and fruity. I also like the black plastic over the chrome grills, etc. Am I the weird one?

[@jamestorregrossa1185]

Great demonstration, my friend, I did not know you could get a manual transmission, 4 x 4, in that SR trim level

[@AskforBryan]

Yep in the cool part is unlike the automatic SR, you do get the benefits of the full horsepower and torque at 278 hp and 317 lb.-ft. torque

[@BobKenge]

The thing already comes loaded with tech and features + lifted. Ready for some 33s

[@JKyle-ii1mz]

Why isn't the manual available in the extra cab? That would have been a great combo, SR xtra cab 4x4 with a stick shift.

[@AskforBryan]

I agree, but it's only double cabs for now. That pre-runner would be neat with a 6MT I think.

[@RussellMorash-m8w]

My 2017 tacoma is and extra cab it's a 4×4 with a 5 speed manual and it needs keys to start it witch I like it also has a long bed if the sr is the work version of the tacoma you would want a long bed also my truck had suicide doors for the back that make it much easier to load stuff the 24s don't have the small doors one of my first mods was red line hood struts toyota wants all this money for these trucks and you still have to use that rod to keep the hood up

[@RussellMorash-m8w]

The 5 speed manual sr was available when i bought my 2017 but i think they where no longer available for to many years in the gen 3 manual 6 speeds on the sport and off roads seemed to be all they came in.

[@raymondkassay3610]

Good video. I was wondering if toyota was going to offer 6 spd manual double cab with the 6ft bed? Tried to build one on the site but it doesn't offer it.

[@Jhollywood3698]

I love manuals

[@thrRnz9496]

Do these come with the exploding front diffs?

[@AskforBryan]

Standard.

[@RussellMorash-m8w]

I have a 2017 tacoma sr 4 cyl 5 speed its been a great truck one of my favorites was the extended cabs with the suicide doors it made it so easy to put stuff in the back the 24 tacoma has to be loaded on the passenger side because the front seat slides all the way forward to make it easier to put stuff in and get it out those back doors would be missed by me

[@wanderingdaze7018]

Those 2017 with the 5 speed should of kept going till 2023

[@williebonilla5989]

Great quick intro Bryan! I think I might go with an SR but love the SR5 due to the 278HP compared to the 228HP on the SR.

[@AskforBryan]

Interestingly enough, manual transmission gets the full power, 270 hp/ 310 lb-ft

[@fablife1093]

@@AskforBryan it's the same engine. Probably be a software unlock to make it the same as SR5?

[@AskforBryan]

Yup. SR Tundras are done the same way with less power. Of course if you you touch that ECU your warranty is gone forever. The M/T SR at least gets the benefit of more power.

[@emersonaguilar170]

Insane! 42k for base model? I wonder if many people are actually buying these trucks?

[@CentralFloridaBowHunting]

They are selling for around $35,000 in my neck of the woods

[@2shoestoo]

Sounds like my Singer sewing machine

[@AskforBryan]

Smooth lol

[@d.w.j.1114]

Do you know if the manual will be available in the xtra cab? I need bed space not wasted interior room with a back seat that would be useless to me and I know Toyota is the only brand offering a manual in the US, I won't buy new if a manual is not available

[@AskforBryan]

No M/T extra cabs. Just the double cab.

[@d.w.j.1114]

​@@AskforBryanThank you for the answer

[@Tobstertacoma]

WOW $42K for that SR?

[@AskforBryan]

Yup. Welcome to the new norm.

[@youtoobe169]

Thanks for the tour. Is this still available?

[@AskforBryan]

No, sorry

[@ronsiegel5892]

Is manual available in the other trims also.

[@erictech201]

limited or pro are the only ones that won’t be available in the manuals.

[@AskforBryan]

Only SR, TRD Off Road, and TRD Sport have the M/T as an option.

[@shaggybx]

Looks like a Rav4 its ok,one of the things I like about my 23 OR is how small it is,Id just get a full size which Ive had in the past

[@2shoestoo]

Where are they made? Still Mexico

[@AskforBryan]

Yup. All of them. Gotta avoid the chicken tax.

[@callofdutyguy9]

I wish they still made some in the US.

[@kilgonus]

Does anyone know the last year of production that used a physical key? thanks

[@AskforBryan]

Why? When you turn your keyed ignition, you are hitting a switch, the same way an ignition button does with a FOB.

[@donays8241]

Good video, but i don't like the motor how it sounds.

[@HiPlains1]

DI motors are all loud. This one being the SR has no sound insulation under hood and firewall. Its going be loud in the cab every day of the week and twice on Sundays. Probably won't hear much on the higher trim models.

[@AskforBryan]

Sounds like a modern engine to me. I've had more people complain about the 3.5L V6 clicking noises than any other Toyota engine I've been around.

[@RussellMorash-m8w]

I heard today the sr has the same engine as the upper models but it gets less horsepower and torque than the higher models and Toyota has not explained why this is it must be something in the computer programing this is another big let do

[@AskforBryan]

Correct. Tundra SR does the same thing. The 6MT Tacoma SR doesn't have this reprogram though. It's meant to improve efficiency and fuel economy for fleet buyers.

[@OldEucadian]

I’ll take the Honda ridgeline in the background 😉

[@alikamuneli]

It’s all yours 😂

[@guentherwilke2055]

Would love to see the tow/payload sticker.

[@AskforBryan]

Toyota doesn't do those unfortunately. They do have tables built online where you can reference each model and see what it's rated for. Towing is pretty much the same on a majority of them but the payload obviously has some adjustments.

[@johnfritze1108]

What's the deal here? You are in a new 2024 SR with a manual ... Cool. .. but going to Toyota's Build and Price, you can't get an SR or SR5 with a manual? It's only on the TRD options? Is this an early one-off or something?!

[@andresb5614]

Manual comes in SR, TRD PRO, and TRD OFF RD. All three of them share the same engine power, difference is the features. If you are about having a manual with the same mechanical specs than the TRDs for $10k less is worth it

[@AskforBryan]

@johnfritze1108 In this generation the manuals will only be available in the SR and TRD Sport and TRD offroad trims. Because the new TRD Pro we'll have the hybrid engine they will be automatic only going forward.

[@HiPlains1]

I didn't think the MT model would be available this early on. Wow the rear leg room is trash. They should have increased the WB a few inches. I would be interested in the SR5 extra cab MT model. This might have more noise as its an SR and probably has little to zero sound insulation as evidenced here from the back of the hood. And yeah the front is bigger because they took space from the back. But loving that MT for sure.

[@AskforBryan]

No M/T Xtra cab btw. The M/T is only available with the double cabs

[@davep4610]

Re cab room, I have heard the head engineer say that they intentionally made the new one exactly the same overall length as the prior version, so that people can still fit them in their garage. An important design "requirement".

[@noxnyc23]

I can just see many straight piping this thing lmao.

[@AskforBryan]

I can't wait to see/hear it honestly

[@fablife1093]

Thought the SR was supposed to have Steelie wheels?

[@AskforBryan]

I can't find those listed anywhere, but I have seen a photo of that.

[@fablife1093]

@@AskforBryan Imagine the SR 4x4 on a lift with powder coated black steelies with 33 tires. Tough?

[@polbxyz]

Huh. Didn’t realize they changed how the rear seats folded…

[@jerusalemcontreras6045]

Thanks toyota I love tacomas and I have kids with baby seats but you decided reduce the leg room in the back 😢 I have to get a crv now

[@HiPlains1]

Yep the back seat is trash on this one. They probably looked at the numbers and saw that most don't use the rear seats much. They did fix the front seat comfort. They look at what the majority of buyers want. Knowing full well there would be a subset that will not like the changes.

[@jerusalemcontreras6045]

@@HiPlains1 that really sucks

[@mackstikeleather5860]

That’s what a Tundra is for

[@AskforBryan]

No Tacoma has ever comfortably fit a car seat in the backseat. You can still get the same legroom out of the backseat in these as the outgoing ones if you don't adjust the front seats back too far. The previous Tacomas would not let you move the seat back that far so even the front two seats for cramped.

[@scortez24]

Already putting miles on it, all bar

[@AskforBryan]

It's a truck....not a collector car.

[@jimmycline4778]

@@AskforBryanBut when we buy new at 41k WE PUT THE MILES ON IT NOT YOU✌️

[@justing6594]

Can you get a manual shift with a long bed?

[@AskforBryan]

Nope. Haven't been able to get that for a while.

[@justing6594]

@@AskforBryan that sucks. Thanks for the info. Have a great day!

[@ronniehill6142]

No V6 I’m going the the Nissan dealership

[@ateeqafzal4444]

No your not your just a tire kicker your not going to buy either you just talk bullshit out of your mouth

[@ericknight3596]

Bryan! do you know anyone interested in lending us there 24 Tacoma for 6K worth or suspension? I work for an aftermarket suspension company and we need a truck to measure. Thanks

[@AskforBryan]

Best bet would be to buy one for a write off, or post up on the 24 Taco groups.

[@andresb5614]

I have one in NC

[@Holden-McGroin]

Was willing to look past how ugly this truck is to get the manual. Then found out to pass emissions they tuned it to hang the revs for a second or two between shifts, completely ruining the driving experience. Canyon AT4 on order.

[@AskforBryan]

Hope you don't run into transmission issues with that canyon like so many have before...

[@russellbrown1068]

Shoulda showed us the Sticker.

[@AskforBryan]

Why? This one's MSRP is $41,945. It's posted on my Facebook page.

[@russellbrown1068]

Sorry, wasn’t aware. You got any MSRP on Pro or Trail?

[@jmyers6175]

But, you're showing the truck here. Show the sticker here.

[@AskforBryan]

The sticker doesn't really matter. This truck is already sold 2 days later. Each sticker will be different. All this had was some port accessories like PPF and the SR package with BSM, parking sensors, and the push button start.

[@MrStrutus]

Didn't get to see the seat ops

[@AskforBryan]

Manual seat with lumbar support.

[@J.W.W.]

$40,000??? 😢

[@AskforBryan]

$42k actually with options

[@michaeladams2218]

Stop buying these trucks for crazy prices

[@mikee7241]

Don’t think the electric brake is a good idea for a stick shift

[@rutgershouses]

How much ??

[@AskforBryan]

$42k

[@stevenwilkes9373]

Can’t bring myself to pay $40,000 plus for a low grade trim midsize truck it’s ridiculous

[@AskforBryan]

Unfortunately that's where the midsize truck market has gone. About the only thing less is a Chevy Colorado or a Nissan frontier and neither one of those are great options.

[@lb0193]

The frontier is a 3.8 v6 no turbo how is that not a good option lol I want a Tacoma for the manual but I’d much rather have a v6 non turbo

[@ateeqafzal4444]

@@lb0193 your just a tire kicker

[@lb0193]

@@ateeqafzal4444 lol your special

[@jimmycline4778]

That touchscreen and buttons look like Fisher Price junk,,I bet my 2023 Colorado Trail Boss with the 430# torque upgrade would dust this truck!

[@davemyers7507]

Is this a 2+4 truck 🛻 thanks for the update

[@thyra131966]

3rd gen is much better than the 4th...

[@ateeqafzal4444]

Your not going to buy either so get your tire kicking a** out of here

[@PeterMainwald]

NO hood insulation, prop rods, sounds like a tractor, engine bay looks likes a disaster

[@AskforBryan]

There never was good insulation on Tacomas, there is a prop rod, and this is a very easy to work on engine bad. Spark plug changes will be the easier thing ever on these.

[@PeterMainwald]

Theres turbo noise because thats all this motor is.. all turbo all the time

[@HiPlains1]

And the fact that it's the bottom of the barrel SR with no insulation under hood or firewall. Its will be much quieter on the higher trim models garannteed.

[@AskforBryan]

Sounds like you have never driven or owned a turbo car and it shows.

[@PeterMainwald]

@@AskforBryan -Sounds like you like to ASSume a lot and it shows.. I have driven nothing but turbo diesels for the past 20 years.. These motors are over stressed and thats how they get their power numbers.. Lets see what they look like at 200K. If they even make it that far.

[@woodduck614]

The 2024 looks much bigger and better looking than that 3rd gen tacoma

[@AskforBryan]

Agreed

[@BDA0531]

Idk man. That air dam on the 4th gen is hideous

[@jimmycline4778]

Allready knocking 😂

[@shaggybx]

Not in my eyes 3rd gen is timeless

[@woodduck614]

@@shaggybx I own 3rd gen,it has a hesitation between 456 gear changes that Toyota told me couldn't be fixed,and I don't like that,I test driven the 2024 recently ,it's way better than the 3rd gen ,u just got to loose your pride !! That you have bout your 3rd gen

[@PeterMainwald]

rear seat cushion is laughably long.. wtf? no wonder you have no leg room..

[@donays8241]

For better options, i think tundra will be good choices.

[@HiPlains1]

They sacrificed the rear leg room for the front seats. Probably a good idea since most don't use the rear seats on mid sizes much. In the last gen both the front and rear comfort were trash. At least they addressed the front seats. This is an improvement IMO.

[@AskforBryan]

Yeah the back seats on these are always trash. They definitely didn't give you any extra space and back seats on these with the extra comfort for the front two seats will go a long way.

[@HiPlains1]

@@AskforBryan My 2019 Frontier Pro 4 X has decent leg room in back. Plus the front seats are 100 times more comfortable sitting higher with 8 way power seat. Something the 2019 Tacoma could not touch. Also the 5 speed with 4 liter was a much smoother drive train then that hot mess that toyota put in their 3rd gen. I think this new one will be much better but not worth the price. I'm going stay with my P4X Not in the mood to pour that much into a depreciating asset. I can easily afford it but refuse to pay new truck prices. Something has to give. And will. Over 80 percent can't afford new trucks now. Facts. Banks won't lend to sub prime anymore. Not even remotely so.

[@randyglennclarkjr]

I don’t know anybody that wants all the extra crap … it’s forced on us …

[@AskforBryan]

This isn't new at all. My 95 4runner has port options on it.

[@christopherpaige406]

Can't get 1 with zero tech in a utility cab with clamshell doors.... epic failure

[@AskforBryan]

Name me any new truck or car in the US that can be bought that stripped down new. Buy a 2003 Ranger.

[@christopherpaige406]

@@AskforBryan you missed the point. More gadgets equal more problems. And that smart remark at the end of your statement was uncalled for.

[@samslop]

Junk

[@HiPlains1]

Its an SR. No insulation no frills no nothing. Sort of like how the old school Toys used to be. Wondering what the MSRP is. Personally I would not pay over 30K for this. But its likely going sell for 35K or more. And it ain't worth that much.

[@jgringo5516]

@@HiPlains1he said $42k.

[@HiPlains1]

@@jgringo5516 Could not believe that so I went to the build site and base 4X4 MT is 38,395 and when you add the SR package another 1500 which you pretty much need. Notice this one has bed liner so that would get it close to 42K. You can currently pick up a 2023 limited with discounts for around 40K. Now a 24 limited will be pushing well over 50K. Again 42K for a SR is comical. Just unbelievable.

[@AskforBryan]

23 Limiteds were always $50k or more. This SR was $42k with options and a couple accessories. There is not bedliner on this Tacoma either.

[@HiPlains1]

@@AskforBryan That being said, I did see a few limited 23's (last week) on discount for the same price point as this SR. Many toyota dealers are beginning to see their inventories rise and day on lot are increasing. Not all regions but nevertheless something I have not seen in years. Not as bad with toyota but with other brands like Ram their trucks are literally rotting on the lots. I'm already seeing tundras rotting on the lots with discounts up to 10K. Not good for something that has not been out that long. I expect the Taco will do better initially with new adopters on the 24. But will be interesting to see if Toyota can maintain those much higher price points in the end of the year as they have TWO plants that can make well over 200K units a year. With much higher banking rates and tighter banking guild lines we will see. I also know that Toyota Finance has a ton of repos on their books. So bad that they are offering large bonuses for tow drivers to pick up their trucks first. Something has to give with these ever increasing prices. When a entry level taco cost 42K with a MT I don't see it being sustainable. Currently statistics are showing only 18 percent of the population can even afford a new vehicle in 2024.

[@shaggybx]

Sounds terrible

[@michaelptm2269]

Does the SR 4x4 come with ATrac?