Is the 2024 Toyota TRD Sport Hybrid the BEST new Tacoma to BUY?

The Tacoma has a lot of excitement around all of the changes Toyota has brought On the outside of the city TRD Sport you will find 18in unique wheels, flat-black grill and power tailgate. On the inside you will be greeted by soft-tex materials and 14in infotainment screen. Under the hood is a 2.4L turbocharged inline-4 paired to an electric motor and mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Is the 2024 Toyota TRD Sport Hybrid the BEST new Tacoma to BUY?
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[@TheSavageB]

Prices are way to high for this truck, skipping it and going with a Nissan Pro 4x Frontier.

[@markm148]

Can’t go wrong with the new Frontiers. Way better truck than any new Tacoma Period.

[@dvader3263]

It's serviceable, either by unbolting the transmission pan to dump the fluid, reinstalling the pan and then filling it by removing a fill bolt and pumping in new fluid, or pumping out the old fluid using a thin hose and refilling with new fluid, or removing a transmission line to the cooler and using the return line to fill it. It somehow gets filled at the factory and Nissan isn't welding the fill location shut.

[@SweetDrummer2007]

Nissan looks like poop and sucks

[@Ashoud_Anobetah]

​@SHADOWBLACKs650 that's a real BS comment.. do you even know what the jatco 9sd looks like ?

[@erikleirmo9147]

You pay for the reliability I’d rather pay a higher payment than constantly be fixing things on it

[@erikleirmo9147]

I got the regular I Force and I absolutely am in love with it. Underground color which is like a dark grey it makes plenty of power and 0 lag. My favorite part though is the rearview mirror that becomes a camera

[@islanddon865]

I'm totally loving that blue.

[@douglasstewart5499]

How did you get a 2025? Still waiting for the 2024's to hit dealers here in Canada.

[@rickjames6867]

Purrdy Blue truck. I do believe the Nissan Frontier is king of the Segment. This is Number 3 behind the Ranger and Nissan. Just my personal preference and opinion. All good Twinkie haulers none the less. ☮️👍

[@atg1338]

Nissan king🤣🤣🤣🤣 wtf are you smoking🤣🤣🤣 it's last always last

[@rickjames6867]

@@atg1338 Nissan might not be GOAT but the Frontier certainly is appealing with it's current powertrain and build compared to the others. Just my opinion. All of the brands mentioned are good options just depends on what you are looking for. ✌️

[@atg1338]

@@rickjames6867 I'd agree with that...

[@ramfan5149]

@@atg1338 That Nissan 3.8 V6 is tried and true. And you can get a loaded Pro-4x for $40K with the current rebates.

[@barneymiller4088]

There is confusion that the Sport with the Premium Package, is pretty much the same price as the Limited. The Sport is the Road version which leans toward more luxury which leads to the Limited. So, the only reason to buy this is to avoid the chrome of the Limited.

[@12point131]

Joe and Lori, you are legends. This truck however, not a legend.

[@AyaWetts]

it used to be... they made this new truck and insulted the Tacoma name by putting it on there.

[@SME5724]

Love the color love the look … hate the platform … Toyota fan/owner and if I was going new I’d go frontier 100%

[@ian2372]

281ft'lbs of torque sucks. I test drove both. The frontier feels very old and dated.

[@synthystation]

I don't believe the Japanese would betray their loyal customers this way. It had to have been cooked up by American grifter executives.

[@atg1338]

You are a ignorant 🤡

[@9663mu]

Yes because Toyota never cheats? lol cmon man.

[@나이오미]

Buy hyundai or kia instead.

[@j_ll7]

Greed doesn't discriminate.

[@9663mu]

@@나이오미 he wants a reliable car not one that my 4 year old can steal

[@TheSpeedDemon64]

0:31 Blue Crush is a very cool name for a color and looks awesome! Almost looks like Lightning Blue on the 2015-2018 S550 Mustangs, to me at least

[@frantic32]

I'm wanting a nice mid-size truck but not when manufacturers are charging full size truck prices for them. I'm leaning towards the Frontier Pro-4X because of the value and the tried and true V6

[@atg1338]

Yet nobody buys it

[@desertdriver7056]

I just drove the Pro-4X. Great prices right now, at least relatively speaking. I’m 6’5” and was too tall. Seat didn’t quite go back far enough and no telescoping steering wheel. I didn’t have that problem in my 2021 Tacoma TRD Off-Road, which btw was about $12K less than a new TRD Off-Road. Crazy.

[@shaniyoung6506]

I did not even know that the iforce max was available on the trd sport

[@hoseman10]

They are. I have one.

[@wutaboutthemravens]

A prop rod and full of hard plastics at $55k 🤦‍♂

[@Mycameron2323]

Yeah let me know if your 3rd gen has hood struts and Lexus LX leather door panels😂

[@wutaboutthemravens]

@@Mycameron2323 found the 4th gen Tacoma simp in denial 😂

[@terryschwab2345]

So what? Still gets the job done and allows Toyota to invest in other areas….like safety & reliability🤷

[@pfwww12]

You are the reviewer that made me tune into design language. I never heard the term until Raitis Rides🏆

[@Irishmanbikes]

I would want running boards since it would be harder for older guys like me to get in and out of the truck. Power folding running boards would be perfect.

[@jdrein9511]

That's on the Limited trim.

[@johnnybravo5044]

This new engine will not last as long as the NA V6.

[@atg1338]

😭😭😭

[@terryschwab2345]

And you have ZERO evidence to support that🤦‍♂️

[@Nexgeninfi]

@@terryschwab2345 Even if the engine lasts 500k, the turbo definitely will not. Turbo diesel in big rigs lasts for 600-800k miles but no one ever talks about replacing turbos (it's considered a wear item like belts). Everyday consumers can't be bothered with replacing turbos at $8000 every 150k miles, get the jest?

[@terryschwab2345]

@@Nexgeninfi you have zero information to support that.

[@brianmola711]

@@terryschwab2345 “Must not accept the truth… must defend lord Toyota…”

[@marksix3027]

I might just spend 30k to restore my current truck. 60k for a small 4 cylinder or any truck is nuts.

[@robertgaudreau4692]

Love it. Thanks Joe.

[@pfwww12]

Raiti! What did I say??? Lol Nissan Infiniti is cooking to dominate Toyota and Lexus. The Car Industry is like Sports and Music. You have to see the curve. I've telling you on this Channel Toyota And Honda and Hyundai pulls from Nissan Infiniti.....the most humble Asian Brand there is. And I mean not bragging but having the best design and tech!

[@Bowhunters6go8xz6x]

This is a bit expensive at $55k for what it is except perhaps being a Hybrid, the GMC Canyon (AT4 is only around $44k and the AT4X is around $55k) and they are made for off roading wtih metal skid plates, etc.

[@angelgjr1999]

You can get a frontier for like 30k with a more powerful NA v6. wtf is Toyota thinking 😂

[@aboutlife21352]

@@angelgjr1999wtf is your govt saying? And Nissan will also change their engine in the next redesign.

[@angelgjr1999]

@@aboutlife21352 what does the government have to do with private property?

[@mariomoraleshernandez5054]

I do go with the Tacoma again, my 2023 it’s great but I love this 2025 Tacoma ❤❤❤

[@dominickirkwood]

Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video 👍

[@walterlinney9321]

Love your review, but the TRD Sport @55K is too much for a want-to-be sport truck.

[@johnla6922]

is there any regenerative braking you notice on the hybrid?

[@Ourhomegrownusa]

A Tacoma is NOT a 4 cylinder truck, and No, we do not have to settle with it. Nissan makes a natural asp, V6 and V8 much cheaper. Bud Light, obviously, did not no know who drank their beer. Toyota obviously did not know who drove their trucks. LET THEM SIT!

[@Mycameron2323]

You not a buyer 😂

[@terryschwab2345]

Yeah, just don’t buy one, your problem is solved

[@johnraisbeck9756]

All I see is recalls ahead to follow current recalls!

[@terryschwab2345]

What current recall(s) would that be? Take you time, because there are none.

[@johnraisbeck9756]

@@terryschwab2345 it’s a forecast Terry!

[@Mycameron2323]

​@@johnraisbeck9756my 2021 Tacoma had 3 recalls, every car has recalls, you are welcome! That means they care enough to fix it

[@johnraisbeck9756]

@@Mycameron2323 no it’s mandated!

[@j_ll7]

I'm constantly watching videos about the problems with the Tacoma and a lot more major problems with the Tundra like blowing up engines. Hours and hours of KZbin videos out there.

[@bryy2053]

I perfer this blue more than velocity blue by ford. I wish the Ranger Raptor came in a similar color to this. Although i think i still perfer shelter green, its a close call.

[@MarceloPaciorek]

I got a Mazda 4 cil and turbo, but I miss the V6 sound and power.

[@OneReferralAway]

I saw one in person today. That unfinished tail pipe looks sooooo cheap

[@terryschwab2345]

Must of been looking at a lower trim, LIMITED, TH & PRO all have chrome or black chrome tips and it is a simple upgrade to add to any lower trim.

[@g7003041]

More power yes, looks bigger absolutely, more interior space... that a zonk! More reliable definitely zonk!, less space at the back zonk!, smaller rear windows zonk!. Big improvement of fuel? Zonk!, smaller fuel tank, Zonk! Price Biggest ZONK!!! 😂 Well, the only person who is willing to pay for such insane price is probably an impulse buyer or never owned a Tacoma or newbies. 😅

[@omarcortes5754]

Mixed feelings, I like it but it's kind of hard for me to justify the price.

[@Raptor_428]

Do a mpg test Joe 🎉🎉

[@AyaWetts]

My issue is the build quality has went down a lot... and along with the Tundra and all its major issues, i don't trust them... and they keep raising prices crazy. Toyota has been hurting their name so much, but most people just go off older historic reliability data and don't watch whats going on. If i want a real truck i know can work and last, I'll get a Frontier.

[@jefflee6975]

Nice truck and good styling. It has all the creature comforts and more but wow $55k. Always enjoy watching your reviews and how many twinkies the car can hold!

[@aromarinn]

these are overpriced now

[@knightup6420]

No thanks... too costly for what you get.

[@victors3215]

Idk Joe, not confident in that new powertrain especially after what’s going on with the Tundra recalls 🙁

[@amill1563]

My girlfriend, Abby Normal, loves this truck!

[@AK-gb9rp]

Nice

[@shamako4ever718]

Alright Joe let’s see what Toyota is up to

[@groot5441]

It looks a little purple

[@DarkJediChrisG-1425]

Great review, Joe. Hope you got your hands on the two-tone TRD Pro model at the media drive

[@talkingdentalinnovation681]

This thing is 68k canadian...and check this..... 88k for the trail hunter hahahaha I know 88k like think about that ..... 88,000 $ for a small tuck

[@CrackerCop1]

The engine will blow up at 5k miles 😂

[@SME5724]

You’ve Been waiting to say that about a Toyota haven’t you 😂

[@rickjames6867]

It would be wise to hang on to your old-school tried and true Toyota's. Even if you buy one of these, at least you will have a reliable backup if this thing ends up in the shop under warranty.

[@CrackerCop1]

@@SME5724 absolutely lol

[@Eramirez209]

2 main issues with Tacoma,1) Price 2) no v6 naturally aspirated gas engine option.

[@terryschwab2345]

Get use to it and it was caused by the greenie enviro whackos, just a matter of time for Nissan and others. Not Toyota’s fault but they certainly came up with two excellent options, iForce and iForceMAX.

[@peterschapp6135]

Toyota motors basically took the COVID dealer markup and added it to the msrp of the new Tacoma …. Disgraceful! On top of that who the h&$@ asked for a power added hybrid midsize truck? Where’s the 30mpg truck everyone wants?

[@JH-mt3pp]

I have a 2021 TRD OR. I ,like most, feel the 2024 is overpriced. I thought....I rarely haul anything in the bed. I could trade for a Jeep Rubicon and pull my utility trailer. The dealer where I live has 3. MSRP is in the range of 76k and selling at the bargain price of 71k. Now THAT is overpriced !!!

[@roddybarberan7078]

The people making this product make 3 dollars t hour and Toyota sale for 50k 60k and 70k really

[@andysu065]

Toyota is becoming a luxury brand. 😩😤

[@thewholeeventhorizon]

Luxury price but not a luxury vehicle by anyone’s definition of luxury

[@Ronaldoafranco1]

Damn, $60k after taxes and fees….. no thank you! I rather get a used diesel.

[@Bowhunters6go8xz6x]

Joe --- I reported a spammer that replied to my original post on here !

[@atg1338]

The new zr2 is the one to buy joe

[@wade998]

Heavy tank. My 2013 SR5 V6 6 speed manual access cab is 3805 lbs.

[@roddybarberan7078]

70k

[@peterlindner8819]

Way way to expensive the massive msrp increase can't be justified

[@davidp2888]

Hardest working reviewer on KZbin.

[@jacklumber782]

The best tacoma to buy , are the previous generations

[@nicksteinberg6621]

Not drinking the kool-aid. Nope.

[@JOSERAFAEL403]

Not sure why, anyone still show new toyota with all the problems they have. Take care of your costumers first.

[@kokosuginami4482]

I don’t think so. So much problem 🤑🤑🤑🤭🤭🤭🤭💵💵💵💵💵💵💵🤮🤮

[@mcjogom]

🎉👍👍💖👍👍🎉

[@gehrig398]

They screwed up with this engine. You never put a 4cy engine in a truck. So dumb.

[@terryschwab2345]

Yet GM and Ford are doing it also, where is your hate for them?

[@BroncoLife4ever]

It's a 2024

[@monkeymuggs]

stay the hell away from this thing until it's been a couple of years. There is absolutely no reason to pay more for less of an engine.

[@tedwhite5197]

Me Likee

[@Porkchop-76]

Just more junk to break

[@Sant1ag0.]

Those mpgs are weak for a hybrid, no thank you!

[@jamesferguson1382]

For that price you can get a Ranger Raptor!

[@Tundra_Guy]

Wait for the new AC leak problems in the driver's floorboard. Keep your feet wet while you drive.... Toyota is becoming a laughing stock now. This is what happens when you make these in Mexico.

[@alengreen589]

Nope

[@roddybarberan7078]

Really Toyota

[@EM-gx6nf]

4 cylinder turbo is as good as the tundra 6 cylinder turbo and we all know how great that tundra motor is. lol Toyota sold out even the Japanese gov is on to them lying to people.

[@tomdrummy4984]

Im hearing the Nissan Frontier is the new Tacoma…….with the N/A v6 ??

[@rickjames6867]

The Frontier is nice. My personal favorite in the segment.

[@dyoolan]

i have 22 nissan frontier. NA V6 is so much better

[@BrianNC81]

Absolutely 👍. V6 and a ZF automatic

[@TRDOffRoad2020]

I heard the Cyber Truck was the go to now 🤔😎

[@angelgjr1999]

The frontier is way better. NA V6 that makes MORE power. New taco sucks

[@Pierre.P4]

55K for a Tacoma, no thank you Toyota.

[@cirruscloud7164]

Half way Americanized japanese truck with typical a big cabin and small cargo style, which makes it completely worthless.

[@marklihsu]

It's not even a big cabin. Worst rear seat room in the segment

[@cirruscloud7164]

@@marklihsu That is exactly the point and called it "half way" Americanized. Toyota made it not functional as an "SUV" which have room for rear seats, and it is not a work truck either which can carry a lot of stuffs.

[@abhisheknauduri7013]

Beautiful color 🔥

[@Wicked_Runs]

Cool truck but the price is at least 10k too much

[@terryschwab2345]

It really isn’t if you do a a comprehensive Apple to Apple comparo. Knowledge is Power!

[@ConfirmedPatriot]

I get 22-25 mpg in my V6 ‘20 TRD PRO, so to spend waaaay too much for a 4 turbo is a hard no.

[@angelgjr1999]

New taco is a massive disappointment. I was hyped for the hybrid until I saw it costs 15k more and you gained only ONE extra mpg! wtf were they thinking?! 😡

[@fabianmolinari5566]

Toyota Tundra Hybrid Platinum mpg 20 in the city and 24 on the highway.👍

[@atg1338]

Yet i can't get 20 in mine🤣

[@ExtraSync]

This is such cap. You are not doing 30mph everywhere you go

[@Mycameron2323]

​@@angelgjr1999where are you getting 15k? Would love to see the math on that

[@barneymiller4088]

This should have been AWD like the Limited. If this is a road truck, the AWD is much better for the road, it is always on, better on slippery/snowy roads, …. . The only time AWD isn’t better is rock crawling and deep snow and mud.

[@deantrainr]

A huge, earth shattering, luvy/hugy, eye dropping ZONK my man!! Hears why………. It just boils down to the power plant; i.e. the 4-cylinder turbocharged/turbocruncher engine. You just can't feel good about a small engine with the increased reliability and maintenance problems of a turbocharger crammed into a heavier/beefier chassis. You can argue til hell freezes over that Toyota has proven this engine in other vehicles and that they've been using turbocharged technology for years but this new engine will never be as reliable and dependable compared to the V6 2GR-FKS engine. And also, this new engine will be overstrained and overworked in the short and long term which will result in increased engine/turbocharger failure. True, the outgoing V6 engine is not the best designed V6 on the planet but it is by far, will outlast, outperform (long-term), and out function ANY turbocharged power plant.

[@MR3DDev]

I for the life of me would never understand why they place "Sport" on what is clearly a utility vehicle. That being said I do see a lot of people living in the city with office jobs that have these 😂

[@bryy2053]

By the definition of the word sport it totally makes sense.

[@AK-gb9rp]

Many companies use sport instead of base for better marketing

[@terryschwab2345]

You don’t have to buy one🤷

[@MR3DDev]

@@terryschwab2345 You dont have to reply

[@terryschwab2345]

@@MR3DDev but yet I did, you didn’t have to post either🤷

[@rhbowhunter]

Toyota messed this up bad I hope they fix it people just arent buying them I really wanted to upgrade my 2020 off road but just can't way too expensive now looking at the nissan pro 4x right now

[@Mycameron2323]

If you get a truck with the same equipment as your 2020 it will be about the same price.

[@rhbowhunter]

@@Mycameron2323 No way lol I priced them, here in NY I paid 38,000 for mine the lowest off road here in NY they want 50,000 plus it's insane at least thats whats available here on the lots.

[@j_ll7]

@@rhbowhunter Yup, everyone is complaining about the new Toyota trucks. From price to breaking. Hundreds of hours of video here on KZbin for people who do research. Best to avoid Toyota trucks for a couple years.

[@terryschwab2345]

@@rhbowhunter you are not comparing apples to apples

[@terryschwab2345]

Don’t believe everything you watch on KZbin, especially from those posting from a podunk town telling you they aren’t selling. Even though production is not yet at full capacity, Tacoma still outsold every other brand combined in the mid size class since the beginning of 2024.

[@jayson657]

Nope! I’d rather have a used previous generation Tacoma with a naturally aspirated engine.

[@jimmydeneus5322]

He sound sick and tired take a day off

[@thewholeeventhorizon]

He’s doing the best he can to pretend theres anything to be excited about here

[@javy.airlines]

I Love The Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport😍❤️🏁🛻💨!!!

[@pennylessplantation]

It’s allergic to snow and ice. Ask TFL

[@Kevin-mk6jo]

So Nissan Frontier... it is.

[@Mycameron2323]

Nice you might move them from last place in sales

[@Kevin-mk6jo]

@@Mycameron2323 thanks!

[@MeGaTrOn361-j6d]

My only complaint with the old Tacoma were the drum brakes. What is this new overpriced generation Tacoma with a turbo?

[@DominionAnako-bb7ry]

Love your car video

[@kc-6837]

Insane price.

[@Mycameron2323]

Insane features😮

[@j_ll7]

Everyone is complaining about the prices and new engines. Especially with the tundra.

[@kc-6837]

@@Mycameron2323 I agree.

[@JH-mt3pp]

Best channel on KZbin. Thank you for another great review !

[@noxnyc23]

Comming from a third gen. I have the same truck and color and almost the same options. But not the hybrid engine. Doesn’t matter what time of the day it is this blue crush color pops out great.. only complaints I have about this 4th gen is the gas tank. But other than that I think Toyota improve a lot of things and did a great job moving forward.. 👍🏼

[@thewholeeventhorizon]

Joe doesn’t sound like he’s enjoying this review like usual

[@cirruscloud7164]

Joe does what he needs to do, but sometimes does what he "HAS TO" do. just for the sake of doing it.

[@thewholeeventhorizon]

@@cirruscloud7164I agree. He did the minimum he had to hear to keep his access. At least he didn’t do any sunshine pumping. I give him credit. We all have to make a living.

[@donjuan2105]

I was considering the new TRD PRO until they released the prices. Im going with a Ranger Raptor instead. Id rather have a v6

[@alexv8257]

MPG ?

[@desertdriver7056]

Thought he said 22 city, 25 highway.

[@alexv8257]

@@desertdriver7056 He did not said it,

[@terryschwab2345]

For the raptor about 16 MPG’s

[@hoseman10]

@@desertdriver7056 He did.

[@TheSpeedDemon64]

I’m a huge fan of Toyotas and Mustangs, so the Tacoma TRD Hybrid is a very cool truck to buy!

[@FLdb-wj4wc]

55k for a Tacoma? I'll give you 24,000. That's my final offer.

[@thewholeeventhorizon]

I don’t have to get over anything. I’d never buy a 4banger. Have fun guys.

[@Jack.Smith80]

Nice truck ,Joe , As always awesome ❤You❤Lori❤Steven.

[@marklihsu]

So you did a review on a truck and didn't check the payload ? I lnow it's craptastic probably 1200 lbs but that's a zonk. This is the literal lipstick on a pig in the midsize category. You get a bunch of fake stuff and a paint job for $55k! That's raptor money and you get cheap plastics and a 4 banger thats going to have to haul 700 lbs of hybrid crap uphill. Do a towing test and let me know how long that tiny battery lasts before that 4 banger is stressing hard to pull everything uphill. It's laughable to talk about the weight savings of a 4 banger over the old v6 when they substitute it with a 700 lb hybrid system🤣 you were probably trying to help the fanboys cope. 4wd but no 4 auto didn't hear anything about lockers. The Ranger 2.7L.V6 gonna smoke these tacos while saving you at least $5k 🤣 more comfortable seats and a much larger backseat. Big fail

[@joemerc_76]

Any 2024 Tacoma its super expensive for the type of truck you are getting, 4 cylinder? No way, pass. If I upgrade my 2022 GMC Canyon, I will go for either RAM 1500 Warlock Package or Sierra or Silverado V8 or add a second truck and keep my mid size Canyon, last V6 GMC build