Tacoma Models Explained: What One Is Right For You!

[@jgr002z6]

Hood scoop haters hate because they don’t have a hood scoop! Mine adds 150hp..

[@ModernDayViking]

Hahaha

[@a2wtommy]

LOL 😆

[@AntilleanConfederation]

Nah man. I just dislike fake shit.

[@secretmuse420]

BRo I like the hood scoop actually and I don’t own a Tacoma 😂

[@timgarcia6271]

I drive a ‘21 TRD off-road. I go off-roading often and use my e-locker all the time. This model really is the perfect perfect balance between off road and street. Mine is lifted 3” with 32” BFG KO2s. Comfortable and capable.

[@piobmhor8529]

I put an order in on an SR 4 door in 4x4 because of what I use a truck for. Vehicles have never been a status symbol for me, but rather a utility. I live in rural Canada where the winters are harsh, so 4x4 is essential. I already own a 2009 Tacoma (same model), but it’s just getting old. I thought I’d deal it before expensive things start to need repair/replacement. Essentially I’m replacing it with the same thing, just newer and fewer kilometres on the odometer. If I get anywhere the same service out of this 2023 Tacoma, I will be a very happy man.

[@AntilleanConfederation]

I would just do preventative maintenance on your current truck. Water pump, oil pump, timing. Alternator. Internals should be good if you kept up with oil changes. No new loan, and even if you have the cash, still way less money and cheaper insurance.

[@antalmtl]

I have a 09 too and yeah I could have kept it longer but decided it was time for a new one picking it up a new taco 2023 they are great trucks.

[@Hansaman58]

We bought a 2023 TRD Sport in December. Magnetic Grey. Long bed. 4x4. It is stock mechanically and suspension/wheels/tires. Works for us. I did blackout the badging, AC rings, and steering wheel emblem. Installed an electric tailgate lock and front camera.

[@spacebear49]

I've only used my locker a couple times. But I'm one of those "be prepared" types. I'd rather have it and not need it, than need it and not have it. Gives me a warm fuzzy.

[@ModernDayViking]

Right! That's a great point

[@waihung2046]

I have the SR5 Trail Edition 2022 and has rear locker but no crawl control. I pickup this trim because its sligty lifted from the factory and the bronze wheels and toyota TRD grill. I didnt want leather either. Thanks

[@ModernDayViking]

Big fan of the trail edition! Love the added bronze

[@Gumshoe88]

Bought a 23 Limited in red and love it!!!! Decided not to piecemeal with options, and just get everything all at once!

[@richardroberts6472]

I went with the TRD Sport 4x4 Premium XP in Army Green , Ill be adding ARB front and rear lockers in a year or so. I like my color matched fenders as well. The crawl features, No one really uses. Good info! Almost pulled the trigger on a OR premium in Blue metallic crush but when i saw both in person that Army green it was over for the OR lol.

[@ModernDayViking]

I am a big fan of that army green. I think it looks great. I plan on doing the AFB lockers down the road as well. Probably when I get annoyed enough and have the gearing changed lol

[@gocivic99]

I bought the SR5 4x4 V6 with nav/sonar. It's a beast with upgraded A/T tires, Bilstein shocks and TRD springs. A light off-roader and daily driver hybrid in the PNW. Some days I wish I got the OR to have the best, but I did save about 7k. I've kept up in the mountains in all conditions short of needing Matt's offroad recovery gear. Remember the after market scene is huge. The SR5 is a comfortable upgraded "work truck" that I don't mind beating up with a dirty dog, mountain biking and camping.

[@ModernDayViking]

If the SR5 had the six speed manual option I would have went that route too

[@jraguilar86]

I have a 2017 Limited 4x4, which I purchased used. I just got a better deal with the Limited than other models that were available at the time. Limited just had more by default. Sonar, heated seats, Leather seats, LEDs on Headlights, Tonneu Cover. It had everything I needed. No regrets.

[@jamaree4704]

Yeah I have a 2020 I love mine don’t know what he is talking about

[@c.r.rg9529]

My 91 toy 4x4 4cylinder had 151k original miles and could go anywhere I wanted to go. Loved that truck. It got stolen this year. 😢 amazing truck. I miss it still.

[@AntilleanConfederation]

Where was it stolen? wtf?

[@c.r.rg9529]

@@AntilleanConfederation portsmouth oh

[@scrumdiddily6162]

I went with the off-road for the MTS and more capable trim, because I know I will use it. If your someone who off-roads on weekends, or needs to get some traction in snow, the sport is a no brainer. If your someone like me who off-roads to job sites or all the time after work, or even to camp every weekend like I do. The off-road is probably the better choice but you can get away with the sport.

[@dyates6380]

I'm with you. I thought a lot about the Sport, which I bought, and really liked the Off Road, but truthfully, I didn't see myself using it all that often and frankly even though they were neck and neck in my book, I gave the "looks" department to the Sport.

[@jshink5038]

I bought a TRD sport last December 2023 because of your video. First Toyota truck i have bought. I absolutely love it. Go 4x4 part time. It does what i want it to do. Thanks.

[@Kuya_Gil]

The non functional hoodscoop can be functional when you put a LED Light, day running light.

[@delafnc]

I got the limited and the only problem i have with it is the chrome, its not a big issue and it can be easily changed.. dont really need all the off road options since i dont use it for that.. so the limited is perfect for me.

[@robertlee8714]

I bought a 2022 TRD Sport Acess Cab manual trans. I will be using mine to haul around a slide in truck camper, a 2012 Travel Lite 690 FD. I bought the camper new and used to haul it around with a 2008 Regular Cab 4x4 manual trans Tacoma, did great. I gave the 2008 to my daughter and upgraded while the manual trans is still available. I do like the hood scoop, will be adding a hood scoop LED light bar just because I think its cool. No one truck model for everyone, people have unique wants and needs.

[@ModernDayViking]

Very true, congrats on the new truck!

[@nadiahamel5969]

Does your Tacoma handle the load of your RV well? the Tacoma 2023 sport double cab in Canada the load is only 940 pounds. I have a 2005 with the same features and it loads 1050 pounds..... really strange! I have a 1500 pound camper that I support with balloons. I wonder if the new 2023 Tacos are as strong!!! From Canada, Québec

[@robertlee8714]

@@nadiahamel5969 The payload rating on mine is 1100 lbs which is about 100 pounds cushion empty. I am about 300 pounds over capacity with this one when loaded and me. The 2008 was right on with 1400 lbs payload. It does handle it well though. I expect the 2024 models to have increased payload capacity.

[@nadiahamel5969]

​@@robertlee8714ok 1709 pounds taco 2024 ..... too bad he's going to put a turbo it's always going to be forced....breakage will certainly come! 

[@robertlee8714]

@@nadiahamel5969 I hear what you are saying but I also trust Toyota to do it right. I have a turbo car of another brand and really it drives fine, it has a VNT Turbo so there is no lag and it pulls really hard. The car is just a fun toy and it is not expected to perform like a Toyota so all is well. Toyota has been doing turbo engines for years but I do also prefer simplicity if possible. Time will tell.

[@duitf2]

Just got a 2020 TRD Sport - I love everything about it including the scoop

[@vr6trooper]

I liked this video about 30 secs before watching the entire twice(to make sure I didn’t miss anything). Dude thank you thank you thank you. I knew this was the perfect video once I hit like haha

[@ModernDayViking]

Glad you enjoyed it and got some value! happy to help

[@vr6trooper]

@@ModernDayViking now I just need to figure out which one to get haha

[@spacebear49]

The Trail is basically an SR5 with a locker and a slight lift.

[@chrisnaidu5553]

Thanks man, I'm going with the TRD Sport! This was very helpful

[@CaptiveHat]

I bought a limited because I wanted automatic, 4x4, 4 door, tech upgrade. the chrome does bug me, specifically just the mirrors and handles, ive been slowly changing it to all black. its the 2016 3rd gen version and I was able to get it for $31k. with 92k miles upgraded tires and rims. (roughly $280 per tire, and $200 per rim) which at the time (in may 2022) it was $6.5k less than everywhere i could find for anything even close to it. sure a trd pro would've been my all time choice but everything was $45k+ i bought a 2005 Tacoma in 2018 for $9500, it was totaled and i was paid $14500 for it in march of 2022. so i just put that whole amount down on the $30k 2016, and it was $1k to ship from Texas to CA.

[@ModernDayViking]

Nice! I figured most people that got the premium got a good deal on it.

[@RidikulusCont]

Picked up a limited myself because it was the best price per pound at the time, I’m happy and glad I got the 6’ bed

[@Beowulf-wt3kb]

Early on you mentioned V6 being slow. Does that mean the four-cylinder, seems I’ve seen it called the I 4, is faster? Guessing more efficient? Do you think it has enough power? Maybe it’s hauling and towing is different than the six-cylinder? Just starting my shopping so I’m trying to learn all these various options. Thank you!

[@corneliuscrewe677]

So happy with my Access Cab SR V6. Such a great driving truck.

[@theslyrylan]

Here in Canada the cheapest 4x4 available is the TRD off road access cab manual. That’s the one I’m going with

[@Barbu66]

That’s the one i want but it’s unobtainable it seems

[@colbysheridan6728]

Shopping for a taco for my son and this was a really helpful video...thanks!

[@lolitamurch]

Looking to purchase a Tacoma I don’t off road but I travel a lot and put a lot of mileage with that lots of mountains and some snowy conditions. I prefer an automatic. Which would you suggest?

[@williambaker2661]

I have a TRD Sport 4x4 fully loaded, and ❤ it.

[@edwardoperez1663]

I chose the 2023 TRD Sport long bed and not the TRD OFF Road coz i plan to upgrade both front and rear differentials with ARB lockers and possibly Method wheels.

[@disneydad2514]

Nothing better than the 2018 TDR Pro in voodoo blue with every option

[@matthewjuliandavis3744]

I have a 4x2 SR5 and if my memory serves me correctly, it does have a locking dif! Which for some reason was one of my main concerns. I'll double check later. That being said Yotas, goodnight and God bless!

[@andrewwiertalla5118]

I use my e-locker frequently, enough to the point where having a front locker is necessary (there have been some sketchy situations). I'll be upgrading to 488 gearing and ARB air lockers front and rear in the near future. I've got a completely loaded TRD Offroad 4 door, 6ft bed (for my truck bed tent and motorcycle towing).

[@ModernDayViking]

Yeah my plan way down the line is a regear and doing front and rear lockers as well

[@FabKoj-rf5kj]

22 trd sports rear wheel drive went off road with other trd 4+4 and perform just as good!!

[@manoimayai6371]

I bought 2022 TDR off road. But honestly I don't even plan to go off road ( talking about diff lock I probably never use it)

[@ModernDayViking]

Most people don't its okay as long its the truck you like!

[@zeekul3962]

I drove a 1997 4runner for 6 years and now when I see guys saying you need an offroad to drive it on logging roads I just lough on then. I rarely had to use 4x4 lol

[@Lincolnsdaddy762]

My TRD OFF ROAD came with color matched painted fender flares.

[@constantinevu48]

It's interesting, are they missing height difference between TRD Offroad or you think installing aftermarket suspension is a thing in the brand new cars?

[@PNWXMATT]

The orange colors are Imferno and Solar octane.

[@ModernDayViking]

Big fan of them!

[@Geared84]

I bought an Inferno 2018 sport. I like the octane a lot.

[@boogyjp6431]

I just bought my 2018 sr5 rwd v6 and I love it. I wanna be able to off-road but not very often more of just a good daily. I noticed my sound system and bass in the car is super good. Idk if previous owner upgraded them or not. SR5 is all I need. 4wd would be very nice but I don’t think rwd is that bad

[@Moises-om2fv]

I got my 2022 sr5 double cab v6 4x4 Tacoma in May MSRP WAS 39100$ great so far just got a trd pro grill and waiting for more mods

[@ModernDayViking]

Very nice! Glad you are liking it

[@JoeK0322]

I went limited over the off road because it looked more refined and I’m not off roading it.

[@BST-lm4po]

Thanks! Saved me a ton of research!! 👍

[@steveraines4370]

Good post with lots of good information. One correction though. I own a 2023 Trail Special Edition and you do have the rear locker, but the Trail does not come with crawl control.

[@ModernDayViking]

Oh dang! Thanks for the correction, sorry about that! Toyotas spec sheet is a little goofy for that model

[@steved2510]

What made you get the trail edition rather than the TRD off-road??

[@doalex2085]

When I got my Taco ;! I did not know witch taco was what all I new is that it had a 6’ bed witch is what I wanted. And I loved the color dark gray in color! And double cab! Then I looked at the bed and saw that it said Off Road ! That’s when I new I fell in love!!!

[@BigDogGaming1]

Truthfully was looking for a sport or sr5 but wasn’t very impressed with what was included with the vehicles coming in from the dealership I went with for a very small difference in price (talking like 500-1000 dollars) so I got a TRD Off-Road and use it as a daily driver, take it camping with a cheap tent that goes on the bed, and very very light off roading/overlanding. Very happy with the truck, and is a nice peace of mind to have crawl control and locking diff. But all models are very capable! Love Tacomas!

[@AntilleanConfederation]

You get the best interior too. Black headliner for me is better than the tan.

[@BillyXiong-m9h]

The 3rd generation of Tacoma I’m only don’t like is still drum brakes on the rear is hard to change the the brake on myself

[@justinparrott2006]

This is a great video Question: does the SR5 have the same suspension as the trd sport? I hate the trd off road suspension but love the sport. Let me know if you know

[@ModernDayViking]

I am 85% sure it's the same suspension. I know it doesn't have the bilsten suspension the off-road has.

[@chevytorres8326]

Nice video, bought trial edition in white with all the options I could get and end up paying 50k for it, super happy with my choice, I’ll be doing a tune down the line just to finish it up, thanks.

[@chrisbenthall9718]

I have a 17 TRD Sport 4x4 in inferno red. Double cab long bed. I had an 08 Colorado Z71 for 12 years before wrecking it. I did use that locker quite a bit as I went off reading quite a bit. I am older and not in as good of health so my hard off road days are done. I have only own the Tacoma since August so I'm ready to try it in bad weather and some light off road later down the road.

[@ModernDayViking]

Congrats on the new truck! Hope you get some nice weather to test it out

[@christianpilon747]

I’m owning a 2010 SR5 V6 manual access cab 6’ bed, just missing the 4 doors now

[@Carlos_fcb_909]

Trail edition doesn’t come with crawl control but it does come with the locker

[@IZE83L]

Trail has sr5 shocks tho... Off road had bilstien shocks .. I went with a 2023 off road ... so far I love it 😀

[@ModernDayViking]

Nice! Congrats on the new truck

[@IZE83L]

@Modern Day Viking it's bitter sweet...I'm gonna be a dad so I had to sell my 2012 corvette...but I'm excited to be a father and I really like this truck more that expected!

[@ModernDayViking]

@@IZE83L WELL...double congrats on being a dad and the new truck. I miss my sports cars sometimes. But I never had the chance to really use them.

[@BBB4416]

We also now have the nightshade model , basically a limited with a black out package

[@tacoponcho]

i've got a '22 trd sport 2WD DCLB in Lunar Rock. I'm looking to trade up to a '23 with the same config plus 4x4 and the premium package but none of the dealers i've asked have it or haven't gotten back about being able to order one.

[@MrBarrystuart]

This is a great video! I've recently been in the market to purchase a mid-sized truck, and have been looking at everything, including the Ranger, the Colorado, Jeep, the Frontier, and also the Tacoma, which seems to have nearly as many choices as the full-sized Bronco (lol). Anyway, thanks for breaking down all of these versions and comparing them !

[@RedPede]

I went off road because I'm always off road for my job. It was that simple.

[@TheChancho21]

Is the trd sport all wheel drive ?

[@victornunez8937]

Thinking I’m gonna go with the TRD Sport. Need to make a decision 😂

[@donays8241]

SR5 HAS 6SPD MANUAL TRANSMISSION?

[@lowelltackett3323]

The only time I was ever aware of the "scoop to nowhere" on my 2007 Tacoma TRD Sport was when, in the right angle of sunlight, a bright, blinding blaze was thrown right back into my eyes off of the back "hump" of the scoop. I have very little "fond" regard for it...

[@ModernDayViking]

Hahaha it can be annoying

[@Realitytime7958]

Got the manual pro 2022 in electric lime and it gets compliments all the time. Love the truck but getting a 23 pro in black need the remote start up here in the far north. Should have it by end of the month 🎉. Only mod will be 4runner 17" older style pro rims and my goodyear duratrac and should be good to go

[@ModernDayViking]

Very nice! Yeah remote start would be nice. These trucks take a long time to build up heat

[@ScarletGuts]

How dare you change the stock TRD pro wheels. Literally top tier wheel and tire setup.

[@AntilleanConfederation]

What are you talking about. Even my 21 off road has remote start. Lol. Oh I see yours manual. 😂

[@Realitytime7958]

@@AntilleanConfederation mine was manual transmission. No remote start

[@AntilleanConfederation]

@@Realitytime7958 did you end up getting it ?

[@dyates6380]

Nice breakdown man. Very informative and you laid everything out very well. I also bought the Sport. It was a tough choice because I like the Off Road as well, but I opted for the Sport and LOVE it.

[@spiderbitedml385]

If you lke you stiff color matched your gunna wanna fix it when the fender gets scratched and that costs alot more the just having it in black

[@Redial2416]

I have to admit that when I bought my Tacoma I was very ignorant of the different trim levels. I traded my 2017 Rav4 XLE that I bought in 2019, drove for two years and recovered all but $1K of the purchase price for my 2021 VooDoo Blue TRD Off Road in January 22 with 16K original miles on it. I had to do it knowing that the interest rate hikes were coming. Now that I follow a few 'tubers and belong to several user groups I have to say that I lucked out on my purchase. I have only engaged my locker once and that was just to make sure that it worked. That's not to say that it won't come in handy later. I told the dealership that I wanted a bed cover and a full tank of gas when I picked it up, which they did.

[@ModernDayViking]

Yeah it's crazy how many features you could be missing if you buy one randomly. Glad you got a good deal

[@Ash13ley100]

Great video as always ❤

[@ModernDayViking]

Thank you!

[@bluemoose1972]

Just to point out the trail has a funky bed Compartments

[@ModernDayViking]

Do they come standard or is it just an extra option?

[@bluemoose1972]

@@ModernDayViking it is definitely standard, if it was an op , I would Pick that one. I'm only getting it to pull a 5x9 HIKER TRAILER midrange. To camp in different states

[@bluemoose1972]

I going with a sport silver & black

[@ModernDayViking]

Nice!

[@Ayyy_y0000]

would it be beneficial to get basic and just add whatever upgrades, I prefer

[@Ayyy_y0000]

This is a question lol not a statement. My kids interrupted..

[@AntilleanConfederation]

Not really. If you want a capable truck with warranty I’d get off road or pro if you can afford it.

[@BillyXiong-m9h]

I’m like the 2024 Tacoma is dish brake on the rear it’s easy to change by myself, but I’m don’t like the truck because the truck is too big and only 4 cylinder and turbo I don’t think 4 cylinder can’t handle the truck

[@PNWXMATT]

You said 7 models but I only count 6....SR, SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Off-road, TRD Pro and limited. The trail edition is an SR5 trim package not an additional model.

[@ModernDayViking]

When you are on the Toyota website, and "compare models" it is listed as a model not a package.

[@ltyr-mr2if]

Good video! Thanks!

[@chrisfrey5905]

I've used my locker!!!! Of course this was after i was already stuck and it didn't help because the stock tires suck. I can't disagree with your mentality on this, having good traction with good tires to a limited slip is better than having shitty traction with junk tires on a locker. All about priorities and keeping them in check.

[@ModernDayViking]

Hahaha I forgot about that day 😂 you haven't used it since?

[@chrisfrey5905]

@@ModernDayViking haven't had the need to. This winter when the lower road ices over we can see if it makes a difference and test out A-trac.

[@hooonchyeah6748]

Good stuff man ty

[@helenacabraldefranca7464]

hello everyone, can someone tell me i have a 2023 toyota tacoma trd off road premium , i have for 5 months so when im driving feet on the gas sound like the truck dont want go, 5 times happen the truck stop in the in a busy road engine light comes on and stops, i turn off then i turn back and starts to work again, but now the engine light is on with track off, can you tell me if this is a big problem?

[@AntilleanConfederation]

Take it to the dealer and get someone to go with you. Replicate all that you said happens so they can see it.

[@apa7611]

Don’t forget about the SR SX package one

[@Mrqrlz]

Good video

[@mrwarcat1239]

I want a Green Access Cab V6 👍

[@ModernDayViking]

Green looks great!

[@JamieMac203]

Did you buy yours new?

[@ModernDayViking]

I bought my 21 with about 15,000mi on it. I got tired of the dealership extending my order time on mine lol

[@JamieMac203]

@@ModernDayViking i hear ya , id probability go with slightly used myself

[@gangster3474]

Thank u for the advice .. and not really sure nit planning to go off roading just want a tacoma to haul tables and chairs for my job from one point to another and plus I want to high off the ground not low like the rest of the peasants 😂

[@kentjax3622]

Keep in mind, 2023 is the last year of the V6 engine. Toyota wants everyone to pay more, for less engine and an engine that does not compare with longevity of the V6.

[@williewill1237]

6’ bed or bigger 🙋🏽‍♂️

[@wwang8349]

Please make one like this for the 2024, with more trims, where I am going to buy my first "pick up truck"

[@shadow52555]

veri funi!

[@rodneymills5581]

“NONE”

[@vibecreationsllc]

The odfroad looks bad tbh. The sport looks better.

[@AntilleanConfederation]

You are insane 😂😂

[@kevindelvalle27]

TRD PRO.!! Definitely. 🦾