Taking A Look At The 2024 SR5 Toyota Tacoma - No Upgrades

[@bubba4072]

Thanks, Jon. I appreciate you showing us these new Tacomas. My goodness, these prices are skyrocketing. $45,356 for a base SR5 4X4 is steep.

[@TRDJon]

No worries. Glad you enjoyed

[@matrix-fh9tn]

Another youtuber actually bought 4x2 SR for little under $39K and I thought that was insane. $4K more for 4x4. This is getting fun.

[@bodyguard5879]

The MSRP is outrageous. I rather pay 15% more for a new Tundra.

[@shaneh734]

Some dealerships already have the tundra below msrp!

[@michaelhanzal]

By design, why buy a small Starbucks drink for $4.95 when you can get a large one for $1 more.

[@patrickjames3321]

Tundra is even worse msrp and the truck doesn’t offer as good things as the Tacoma other than more power and space, neither truck is worth it

[@richiep.3366]

SET is like the mafia. You have to pay to play. “Your going to buy those two oil changes for $700 dollars and your going to like it” in my best Tony Soprano voice 🤣

[@BC_Hunter]

Cancelled my preorder Jon. Can’t justify paying these prices.

[@archie_bunker]

Likewise.

[@sammyjammy6647]

Ok tell me what your budget is. I’ll tell you what year you’re in

[@stevieray1828]

I wad holding out until the prices and mpg info for Tacoma was released... Didn't like the value with new Tacoma. I picked up a pre owned 22 tundra for $42k which had black wheels and 33 tires, really happy with it so far

[@archie_bunker]

@@stevieray1828 right on stevie much better choice

[@BC_Hunter]

@@stevieray1828 I’m going to buy a new Silverado Trailboss 3.0 Duramax. I’ve been a loyal Toyota guy for years. No more.

[@alexmike1292]

40k for a base model 4x4 5k in useless extras. Crazy! You could get a fully loaded nissan frontier pro4x for that price

[@TRDJon]

Enjoy it!

[@hunterstokely8438]

Weird that they would take the dampened Tailgate away when it was standard on every trim on the third GEN. Same with the power seat they took that away from the sr5… Love, the truck hate the price! Seems like a lot of other people agree.

[@endlessnameless3996]

They use those things to keep interest.

[@_n8787]

I have a 2022 sr5 with the rear opening window, soft tailgate and that little storage box in the back. Same size screen practically. 40k for that is ridiculous in my opinion. Excellent video. Thank you.

[@dmtv9470]

Same here!! The price on this 2024 with no add ons is crazy. Not worth it. My 2022 sr5 came with all terrain wheels. Black out package. Soft tailgate. Rear bed lights. 4x4 etc bunch of other stuff way better value than this 2024 with no upgrades.

[@AnthonyWebb7]

I’d rather spend the additional 4k bumping up from the SR5 as opposed to adding some side steps. That said, they’ll sell every single one they bring in. Sad to see dealerships still playing games though.

[@PROutdoors94]

Had a chance to test drive an SR5 with a 6ft bed up here in Canada and honestly I encourage everyone to at least test these trucks out in-person before concluding your opinions. From all the review videos, I had the impression that the back seats were INSANELY tight and the 6ft bed was awkwardly disproportionate. I was pleasantly surprised that the 6ft bed looked perfectly fine in person. I’m also 6ft tall, I set the driver seat up as to how I would be driving comfortably then went to sit in the backseat and honestly it wasn’t remotely as bad as some other reviewers made it out to be. Yes it’s tighter than most SUV’s and Full sized trucks but it’s perfectly manageable especially for a midsized truck.

[@bwhit707]

Glad to here that , I have like that coming and I am 6ft.

[@markg813]

I do prefer the look over gen 3 but man these prices are outrageous

[@BDevi0us]

We all love Toyotas but hate these new prices? 😡🤬! I honestly hope these new Tacos sit on the lots! Great video Jon, but these prices are unacceptable in 2024

[@mattyd8829]

It seems like they really stripped down the SR5 but raised the price. No standard sliding rear window, no power seats, and no way to add bed lights after purchase. Really curious about the output of this type of fog lights though.

[@TRDJon]

All of that wasn’t standard in the beginning of the 3rd gen either. Just based over time as the price raised as well. I get it though hard to have things standard then taken away

[@CGGarage]

Crazy you say that too. My 06 tacoma sr5 comes with all of that. I was even shocked to see the bed 110 plug, and bed storage pockets taken out lol. That sucks.

[@paulm6481]

It has better seating. It has independent suspension and much better ride. Is two more gears and no more gear hunting in highways. It has LEDs standard. It has fully boxed frame. It is so much better than yours it is not even funny.

[@brett2323]

You actually have to get the TRD sport or above trims to get independent suspension. Everything below that still has leaf springs in the back. You also can't get the new suspension in the extra cab configuration. four-door only.@@paulm6481

[@mattyd8829]

@@CGGarageyeah it just makes no sense to take it away for a new generation. I’ve gotten used to all those things and the bed storage. I hope they will add it back standard eventually like Jon said.

[@USMC_LAterZ]

$45g's? Hot damn, bro!

[@artieartya]

TRD off road with no other options automatic is $45k. That is the sweet spot for me I’ll take one of those bad boys. Just wait for the kinks to iron out first year or two.

[@c7406-q8c]

If they selling Tacoma at MSRP, with $45k you suppose to get TRD sports with factory upgrade package according to official build on toyota website. But due to greedy dealer add on up-tag item’s nitrogen in tire for $500, only $300 value after market side step they charge $3000. Toyota already applied clear coat protection but dealer says they added another coating and charge $2000. It is like double dip you can not even check. It is not fair.

[@jakerton97]

Holy Christ 45k for a base sr5 4x4!!!! I’ve been a loyal toyota customer for decades but damn what are these prices… I get it there will be market adjustments for inflation but this is just outrageous. I wanted to get a fully loaded sr5 with the 6 ft bed, but that will probably be 55-60k out the door 💀 I’m going with a Colorado trail boss I just can’t justify paying what Toyota wants for these. The Colorado I’m negotiating on is 6k less than the tacoma and it’s got several options included. What a shame toyota I expected better.

[@Anchor7]

Awesome video. This truck should be 35k though lol

[@archie_bunker]

that's what i paid for my 2019 sr5, ill pass on this 4th gen.

[@TRDJon]

It wasn’t even that cheap for the last gen

[@archie_bunker]

@@TRDJon my 2019 sr5 was 35k which is a much better truck.

[@sammyjammy6647]

@@archie_bunkercome on now. They made a lot of improvements to the powertrain, suspension etc. but you can tell yourself that in your sleep to make your 2019 a princess

[@archie_bunker]

@@sammyjammy6647 you're ok with a 50k sr5?

[@larrybryant2034]

Tailgate dampening is part of an upgrade package? Seriously? What an example of trimflation. Pretty soon you will have to buy an upgrade package to get the steering wheel.

[@Flash....Gordon..42]

Prices are high across the board unfortunately... toyota is quality and reliability that's why I roll with it. Beautiful truck thanks for the video Jon.

[@emguyqn]

Basically the exact truck I would buy! Without the extras of course. Since it doesn’t have the auto start/stop button does that mean that the truck doesn’t have that feature at all? Because I would definitely like that.

[@TRDJon]

Not that I saw. Unless you turn it off in screen?

[@hollow2788]

Toyota loving those predator steps. Those would be the last option of the choices you can get. I wish you can just build your Tacoma or any vehicle from the manufacturer using their configurator and wait a few months for them to build it and pick it up when it is done. Why have a configurator on your website and can’t buy what you built. I would have no issues waiting for the build that I want. Oh well. Good job as always Jon !!!🎉🎉🎉

[@cyrusjalali1571]

you can ask your dealer to order what you want but of course they will try every way they can to get you to buy a marked up model on their lot before letting you factory order.

[@AntonDrachenko]

So glad i swooped up a 23’ DCLB OR base model for 39k BRAND NEW a few months ago. The new gen prices isn’t the craziest part. Its what u get for the price that is insane. Im sure the new platform and engine are great and super engineered but the interior looks lackluster. Overall these just look too techy and really dont feel like they take much from the last gen. The infotainment screen always feels like an afterthought when they plop it right on and dont really integrate it into the dash. 3rd gen feels and looks seamless. Really flows. This gen feels like they tried too hard to make it “modern”. Exterior does look sharp tho ima give em that!!!

[@corradettimotorsports360]

Perfect model and color combo - for me! just add a level kit and some meaty tires and hit the trails #allyouneed

[@MikeSchneider-wz3ol]

Home base reviews. Nice they let you show these trucks🤙😊

[@OverlandOrange]

Dang. They really killed some basics for $45k; NO rear sliding glass? C’mon. Not even a heated steering wheel?

[@ScoobyFermentation]

If someone pays $45k for that exact truck instead of getting a base ZR2 for a few more thousand, they are a fool.

[@Goodnightandgoodluck-c7m]

Prices are really steep. Toyota don't just blamed on inflation, all the raw materials were bought ages ago. Nice way to make additional $

[@thechamberofchillz9705]

My base 2017 SR has a freaking dampened tail gate… and sliding rear window They took a standard feature away, jacked the price up and are calling it an “upgrade”🙄

[@joevasconcelos3409]

I’m really torn between buying a new sr5 or buying the 3rd gen trail edition in army green

[@TDJ16]

Buy the trail edition. I drive one. You won’t regret it.

[@TRDJon]

New truck will drive better. But that trail edition looks awesome.

[@TDJ16]

@@TRDJon quite the oversimplification there 😂

[@jasonjac123]

I was surprised that the payload was so low for a close to base truck. Did it have the leaf springs?

[@TRDJon]

No it’s a coil set up

[@is6566]

I couldn’t tell if it was 1,200 or 1,000 pounds (or something else).

[@gs98999]

1200lbs on that particular truck.

[@IowaHiker]

Front looks great. But for 45k the rest is just an absolute joke. This is a 35K truck at best

[@mattfisano]

The prices are crazy. Just got a 24 Audi A8 fully loaded S line. 76k. 30K off sticker. I had a tundra 2016 and 2020. The prices not worth what you get. Really how much are you off road.

[@coliton787]

Omg 😮 i paid for my new 4runner trd off 2023 last year, $46,000 .

[@TRDJon]

I paid 42 for my trd pro in 2017. Inflation

[@ghosted_trd]

Ice cap 🔥🔥

[@TRDJon]

Solid for sure man

[@jmpattillo]

I hate how SET puts those predator steps on everything.

[@TRDJon]

I know right

[@shaneh734]

Those steps would destroy your shins if you slipped off!

[@dennisdemara8098]

What is the comfort level for smaller drivers? I have an 02 Silverado 2500 and I feel like a kid. I actually put lifts under the seat. I’m starting to looking at 2024 Tundras now. Thanks

[@ryanbachman380]

Great review! New to this Channel, and will be subscribing for sure. I like the new Tacoma’s, the price is a little high. Looks like I’ll be keeping my 09 for years lol

[@believe8263]

Good job!

[@TRDJon]

Thanks

[@shundashundalah]

There are TRD Sports and OR’s in my area for around the same MSRP

[@cyrusjalali1571]

$79 phone cable? $149 Screen protector? $699 for two oil changes? $499 for a dash cam?.....Pfff what bullshit. 45k overall??? I don't know about that nonsense. I paid 39K out the door for my 2017 limited Tacoma. These prices are insane.

[@SecretSauce8]

I would love to see a video of the differences between sr 5 sport, and off road.

[@andyleo8418]

$35-38k truck. Way too basic for $40k.

[@TRDJon]

Yes it was before the new gen

[@AnhPhan-yw1ur]

45k for an sr5? no thank you.

[@kmcali]

Is the bed size of this 2024 Tacoma SR5 same as last year's?

[@stej43]

Looks like my white 23 tundras little brother lol

[@yardboy3955]

Like it, but MSRP and markups are the deal killer, won’t pay that much money.

[@anthony3290]

Why do some models have the auto start stop?

[@is6566]

ALL have the auto start stop. It seems that some trims have a button to turn it off while others don’t? Jon mentioned it in the video that this truck didn’t have the button but this doesn’t seem right. I thought they either all had the button or none had it.

[@anthony3290]

@@is6566 I would be upset if my truck had auto start stop and I couldn’t turn it off.

[@Frontier2022]

I will stick with my 22 Frontier. No turbos please!

[@geovann1973]

Compré el 26 de diciembre trd sport 4*4 en $40.000 en New York city

[@is6566]

አሪፍ ወንድ. እንዴት ይወዳሉ?

[@shaneh734]

Why does the backseat legroom look so small? It looks smaller than the last generation. It definitely looks tight compared tommy 2007 4Runner!

[@is6566]

Sharp looking truck.

[@kyleherzberg4636]

Can’t justify that price with the small backseat 😕 but then again this isn’t a “family truck”

[@TRDJon]

Correct. It is a midsized truck. I do wish it was a little more but its still decent.

[@westleymoeun1336]

Backseat space didnt look much different based on what people originally said that it was smaller...I have an 05 double cab

[@OmarWaffles]

Old styling is so much nicer

[@ciddy206]

They might as well charge for the sticker price sheeshh

[@EddieSEdpfd]

Is it me , prices and these packages are awful,u have to pay 50,000 to get a power driver seat now absolutely sad. And I am a big Tacoma fan but I can’t justify this pricing and the TSMP ? … let’s remember MSRP . Btw John nice job with the channel I watch all your videos

[@TRDJon]

Thanks! Iappreciate it!

[@dmtv9470]

Crazy price for the regular sr5 with no add ons. Would not get not worth it. I will stick with my 2022.

[@VHP7044]

Still Too Expensive!

[@Hash2009]

$45K for a base? Yikes. And Southeast Toyota dealers sure do slap on garbage like Toyocare, I'd buy from Midwest!

[@steelzcollector466]

Why does it look like it has a dent

[@Snappydadshoes]

3 grand in absolute garbage upgrades. Post edit update: I had a 2020 Tacoma and I seriously hated the engine. That said, the price of this super basic SR5 is awful. Find a used premium previous gen instead of this...yikes.

[@TRDJon]

Yea I would try to take those off with negotiation for sure.

[@yotaman492]

Engine-transmission combo wasn't good. Needed better hearing & more gears.

[@archie_bunker]

ill stick with the 3rd gen.

[@nightcrawleroriginal]

Is the rear leg room the same in 2024 as it was in past years, looks quite cramped, everything else looks very nice. :)

[@TRDJon]

Little bit more room. Not much

[@johnnash297]

How can we increase the MSRP? Load it full of overpriced extras. Over 5 grand on this one.

[@TRDJon]

Negotiate it all.

[@johnnash297]

@@TRDJon Dealerships are right up there with sex offenders. How about the customer requesting additional extras. What the F happened to the customer comes first?

[@ScoobyFermentation]

Only 1,200lbs of payload?

[@sambathchhorn820]

That I need 4x4 on sr5 the rest don’t care!

[@endlessnameless3996]

People shouldn't be surprised that dealers are doing the same shady things with the 4th gen that they were with the 3rd gen.

[@appleztooranges]

I don’t like the multimedia display in the center. The third gen look lot bettrr

[@TRDJon]

It was also in the center? So confused

[@realblackbetty2204]

an SR5 for 45??? good lord.

[@tinhinnh]

Looks more Tundra’ish in the back, whats with the ugly side steps on all the Tacos??

[@pzadach]

Essentially a $4k dealer markup.

[@TRDJon]

That’s how I see all those options. At least there wasn’t another markup on top of all that

[@is6566]

I feel that distributors and dealers do disservice to Toyota. I don’t really understand why Toyota let this going on.

[@jtalonrider4769]

50k for this? Crazy i can imagine the trd pro

[@Pierre.P4]

Way too much for a base model. Boo Toyota. Like the design though overall, though I think the previous gen had a better back seat folding design creating the flat surface with the protective hard backside.

[@Hiluxtaco]

This stripped down SR5 should be $35K, not $45K.... 🤦‍♂

[@lannylancaster62]

A very nice truck; however, it's overpriced. With Ford and Chevrolet stepping up, the competition is stiff. As inventories increase for these automakers, price compression will occur. Patience will pay.

[@billw8476]

i took a look at the new tacoma, then bought a nissan fronteir for less money .......and it has a v6!!!

[@archie_bunker]

you sure don't get alot for this 4th gen sr5 for just under 50k.. ill stick with the 3rd gen

[@TRDJon]

It’s a 40K truck. All that added stuff I wouldn’t count.

[@archie_bunker]

@@TRDJon I get you are promoting this 4th gen but the previous gen was a better bang for the buck.

[@TRDJon]

Yea it was 10 yrs old. It didn't have all the features from day one. They raised the price over time while making things standard.

[@TheGingerFuchs]

Last week I got an offer for a 24 TRD Off Road for $45k - how does that make sense? 😂

[@TRDJon]

Probably didn't have a bunch of added crap on it.

[@indaydongtv5139]

❤❤❤

[@AmericanWorker1127]

those dealer add-ons are ridiculous

[@js6033]

Not a fan. Design looks too American if that makes sense. Big body panels. Side panels look smashed in because there's too many lines trying to converge.

[@ryaneb1370]

$40k for an SR5 🤮. Thank you Covid!

[@appleztooranges]

Bidenomics

[@LivingRetirement]

Those steps are awful; otherwise this is a nice truck.

[@portiz1983]

That air dam makes the front look ugly!!! 😂

[@AlphaKorr]

No damping tailgate?? Manual adjustable seat?? No sliding rear window?? At this price?? What a joke..Looks like I’m keeping my 2017 taco forever

[@steelydan8421]

No dampened tailgate?!?! Whelp, I’m out. All these tailgate options are sooo gimmicky. Good review as always Jon.

[@TRDJon]

Thanks 👍

[@deanmay338]

There is a lot to like with the new Tacoma. My budget will have me shopping for an SR5. I am OK with its functional, somewhat austere, interior. I want a truck for towing a small camper and hauling camping gear. But, I have a hard time justifying the cost of the bread and butter SR5 when I can more features and a more premium looking interior in other midsize trucks. What I am most disappointed in is the real world payload of the Tacomas. It is only marginally better than the previous generation. I assume a lightly optioned SR5 will have more payload than a TRD Sport/Offroad. But, 1200 lbs is unacceptable for my needs. My 2,900 lb camper has 400 lbs of tongue weight. I assume a camper shell/topper will weigh about 250 lbs. My wife and I weigh 350 lbs (on a good day). The hitch weighs 50 lbs. My dog weighs 15 lbs. Ummm, that leaves me 135 lbs for camping gear. Nope, just can’t do that. For that matter, I just looked at a Tundra SR5 (no options other than floor mats) and it only had 1,480 lbs of payload. Better, but not great for a 1/2 ton. I am a Toyota fan (but not brand loyal to any manufacturer), but I am disappointed in the payload that I am seeing on the new Tacomas. BTW, talked with a young guy last week driving a new GMC Canyon Elevation. I had him check his payload. LOL, he did not know it. Over 1,600 lbs in a midsize truck. NICE!

[@justinchrist889]

Ah yes, the truck that will fit most of our wants, but doesnt have trd on the side. Even these trds the people will change wheels tires and suspension. Either way, these prices are insane.

[@digital_0630]

45k for a SR5?!!! 🤯🤯🤯🤦🏻‍♂️🖕🏼Toyota!

[@staypuft9994]

I got to admit these tacomas are ugly. Not into the interior layout at all. The outside is meh

[@ryanmartinage]

$40k for a rock base sr5 4x4... just stop.

[@gordboyko769]

Really not liking these 4th gens looks . They look ok , but definitely not better than the 3rd gens. They kinda have a cheap look to them. If this was a new domestic truck, I’d say yeah not a bad looking truck, but for Toyota, I think it’s kinda meh. Too many angles .. too plasticy looking . Can’t put my finger on it , but not a fan .

[@tonynguyen5990]

Made in Mexico lol

[@TRDJon]

As it has been for the last 10 years.

[@TacoRob72]

😂 no way on those prices. Terrible

[@NinerK]

These all have predator steps, man that is annoying, not a fan of those.

[@MrOnlinmrine]

Toyota dishonored the Tacoma name

[@krasnaludek298]

The new Tacoma is seriously hideous. That exterior design is simply inexcusable; it’s notchy, bulbous, & outright unsightly. Ford Ranger Raptor & GMC Canyon AT4X actually look nice. If people set aside any longstanding bias, then I honestly place this mid-size at dead last behind even Nissan. This is just shameful for such a storied nameplate. 👎🏻