Test Drive And Review | 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road

Just one year after it’s big redesign the 2017 Toyota Tacoma still has stiff competition from the 2017 Honda Ridgeline, GMC Canyon, and Chevy Colorado with each having different strengths and weaknesses. Will it meet our expectations?The 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road Model we have today gets an in depth review from the exterior and interior to the powertrain and the bed of the truck. Stick around to the end and see how it does in my test drive as I cover the pros and the cons. Thank you for watching and enjoy this 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road Test Drive Review.
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[@PrimeAutotainment]

This over the Colorado, Canyon, Ridgeline, and Frontier?

[@PrimeAutotainment]

I’d have no problem recommending a Tacoma. The only thing I wish I’d had was an “auto 4x4” mode like the GM trucks. Ridgeline is nice because it was Full time AWD so you never need to engage 4WD. I prefer full time AWD for most snow driving but deep snow and off road definitely a 4x4 system

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Jourdan Mount I love the FJ cruiser...and 4Runner

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Jourdan Mount i definitely would be comfortable with it. If it’s the V6...those are super reliable and if it’s the V8 just make sure it’s had the timing belt replaced. I would also want a newish battery to trek through the cold and with something that old make sure spark plugs have been replaced not too long ago 👍 We have an ‘04 highlander and it’s been great for us. 170k miles and going strong

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Jourdan Mount that sounds great. Should be a good vehicle!

[@imackelvie]

The bed liner actually is really great. It’s composite, and nearly scratch proof.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

I also got to review the 2018 Honda Ridgeline the same day I did this video. Check it out here! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bX_He6OfrqhmZ9E

[@edsmith202]

I like all the beer holders!

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Haha good observation!

[@PrimeAutotainment]

And yes no more pineapple on pizza!

[@alexsamuel5084]

This has always been my dream truck with the full length bed; however, after your review, it's still apparent that Toyota still has not addressed their seat quality, support & versatility. My '94 Toyota Corolla that I had for 500 thousand miles often made my back hurt, and after 20 years of CNA work I've developed spine problems; so lumbar support and overall utilitarian design is extremely important to me, plus I live out in the stixs. I might as well have kept my Dad's '77 Ford 150! Keep them coming, would like your opinion on the new Buicks & LIncolns. Peace!

[@PrimeAutotainment]

I agree the truck is great but can’t believe the seat situation. Adding a lumbar roll of something to a car seat can sometimes seem awkward too sorry about your back. For the Buick’s and Lincoln’s I haven’t been in any new ones lately but I’m going to an auto show in a month and will definitely try to do a Walkaround, hopefully get on a dealer lot to do a full review soon too! Take care!

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Alex I had remembered you asking about Buicks and Lincolns....I was at the DFW Auto Show yesterday and was able to film 1 buick...but it was so croweded I couldn't do any other buicks or lincolns....but I checked out the Lincoln Nautilus and that thing was sweet. I'm hoping to get Buick on board here soon...any specific models you would like to see?

[@alexsamuel5084]

Yes, the Nautilus is one of the main ones, as well as, the Continental for 2018. From what I've seen of the new Town Car, you can pass on that one. I remember when Lincoln did a truck. Thank you so much. I almost bought a young lady I was shackin up with a Navigator; didn't get married but I still feel like i owe her that vehicle.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

ALEX SAMUEL hah dang well the Navigators are insane, especially the new ones. If I can get in touch with Lincoln I’ll work on filming their vehicles. Take care!

[@rickeycooley9139]

I have one that looks just like it, except mine don’t have rock sliders. Runs great!

[@patw9175]

Very detailed thanks. Glad it isn't too loud with NVH. I drive a lot for work and my Mazda 3 is so fucking loud inside especially on the highway.

[@zerokool-2058]

This just in! I’ve decided on the Tacoma TRD over everything else! Even tundra or F150..

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Awesome to hear, enjoy it!

[@waltwhitlockjr]

I'd rather have a v6 for soooooo many reasons torque ratio little more punch when rear differential locked in.

[@offinthebarn6194]

Are you sure this is the 17 model? Yours is quite a bit different than mine. Such as you have auto headlights and I don’t and yours has dual ac/heat settings. Your entire ac/heat control panel is different than mine

[@offinthebarn6194]

Weird you have auto headlights . I have the same identical 2017 red off-road. Same color and all but mine doesn’t have the auto headlights. Also if you can’t start it just by using the remote then it’s not a remote start it’s just a push button start

[@Shakerhood69]

Nice Truck

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Indeed!

[@markum5094]

The bed liner is actually the bed. There is no metal, it’s totally composite, mine has gotten scratches every time anything laying in the bed has moved. It’s one of my biggest issues with this truck!

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Thanks for letting me know. That’s interesting. Sorry to hear that though!

[@Ohraahj]

Actually bro your year of Tacoma was listed online as the basically just as bad as 2016 Tacoma. Couple features but overall bad lol if anyone should’ve waited, should’ve been you.

[@patw9175]

Bad in what way? Why would a 18 be better for example?

[@lennylee6528]

I have a 17 off road I can confirm it’s been a very reliable truck I’ve only done synthetic oil changes tire rotations and changed a battery

[@lennylee6528]

Others I know with ‘16 and ‘17 having well over 100,000 miles the 17 pushing 200,000 miles also said the same thing they have only done regular maintenance

[@lennylee6528]

I say biggest thing that bothers me is cheaper quality plastic interior