*Tested* The 2024 Toyota Tacoma Limited is a Baby Tundra Capstone for WAY less money

#Toyota #tacoma #limited #4x4
I tested out the new 2024 #toyotatacoma in the top Limited trim. Where the #trdpro and #trailhunter take the roads less travelled, the Tacoma Limited takes luxury to the streets borrowing tech and features from the bigger #toyotatundra
00:00 - Intro / Exterior
02:18 - Backseat
03:02 - Frontseat
04:21 - Driving Impressions
09:48 - Final Remarks
• Standard i-FORCE 2.4LTurbo Engine with up to 278 Horsepower and 317 lb.-ft. of Torque
• Unique Suspension Tuning for Each Grade with Available Coil Spring Rear Suspension
• Available 14-inch Touchscreen Display with Latest Toyota Audio Multimedia System
• Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Pricing Starting at $31,500*
• Arrival Expected in Toyota Dealerships in December 2023
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[@MyLIFEISLEGENDARY836]

NEW TACOMA is a home run and class leader without a problem . 👑👑👑

[@billw8476]

toyota salesman?^^^^^don't believe your marketing hype!

[@MyLIFEISLEGENDARY836]

@@billw8476 ford salesmen? How about your get fucked and shut up

[@darknessislight3689]

Can’t wait to test drive one 😍❤❤❤❤

[@thebeddoctor4273]

The limited is the one I'm most interested in. For my needs. I'm not taking a 50k truck offroad

[@mike_wellington_]

But you could…

[@thebeddoctor4273]

@mike_wellington_ lol ya I could but im too OCD for that. That's what my purpose built offroader is for

[@mike_wellington_]

@@thebeddoctor4273 in a way, all Tacomas are built to handle a good amount of off road terrains. It’s a matter of tires and the gearing in the diff. If you ended up getting one, I truly wouldn’t worry about it. You bought a truck to use it. And in the end your truck will thank you. After the first few thousand miles, it starts feeling like a truck and you’re going to want to do some fun stuff with it. Plenty of limited owners take theirs off roading.

[@cyronader]

Can't wait to see reviews for hybrid models

[@kc_was_here737]

check out some vids and reviews with the tundra with and without the IForce Max. Doesn't seem like its really worth it on the tundra.

[@normaninsandiego7061]

Nice review Kirk.

[@austinhundley6263]

I dig it. But I also wish manufacturers, such as Toyota, would stick with more analog controls and gauges. My ‘23 Corolla hybrid SE is a great example. Basically all analog (AC, gauge cluster, buttons to change driving settings/cruise control) but with an 8” screen for CarPlay. Hardly ever have to look down to change something while driving. It’s perfect imo.

[@alwayne5932]

Kirk bro Toyota just always going places…this Tacoma is nice man this is y I really don’t worry bout the noise in the market…I just stick with the best & forget the rest 😁

[@kc_was_here737]

Picking mine up next month!

[@matthewskaj9531]

That’s the standard turbo. Not the iforce-max. There were no orange hybrid electric components in the engine bay.

[@clintperry799]

New tacoma , new truck , new drive train , new even larger market adjustments!

[@kevink3461]

I like the limited trim except the portable speaker. Everything else is great. I assume it has auto/push button folding mirrors? Thanks for the video.

[@ericguffey3760]

Hey, nice video man. But I couldn't stop staring at your watch on the wrong arm.😆

[@KirkKreifels]

Left handers rule

[@LeoTheShortGuy]

Nice

[@chrisc7406]

On the paper you showed that you dorve is 4wd. Toyota says 2024 limited will be 4wd standard. What do you mean one that you drove is 2wd limited????

[@chrisjmiller6]

Currently, 2024 Tundras are discounted about $4500 in the Midwest. Which Limited would you buy for $55,000?

[@JEB757]

At the end, when showing some equipment and price how about not rolling it up and down so much? Makes it hard to read and get information….

[@jxmar_]

Idk but I’m rlly liking the 2.4 implementation on the taco. Prob the best use of the engine so far.

[@MyLIFEISLEGENDARY836]

Agreed .

[@faheemabbas3965]

@@MyLIFEISLEGENDARY836what happened to your old account? You disappeared for a bit…

[@avxrevo]

Can’t wait to see how they implement in on the 4Runner

[@klauskahle]

On order with iforce max in blue crushed metallic. Maybe by next summer?? up here in Canada anyway!

[@waynewallace2061]

I like the lack of piano black plastic. Does the back seat fold up and hold for extra cargo capacity?

[@ghostplyr6346]

I have been waiting to see where the limited landed for price. I thought I was going to be in the market for this trim level, but having sticker shock currently. May just hang out longer and see where the 4runner lands. Of course, doubt it will be any better.

[@MJ-fj9yv]

Per inflation and high markups, you may be better off a used low mileage one.

[@petejansen7220]

That limited looks awesome! 2.4 ….4 cylinder turbo not sure about,it may run very nice I’m just concerned about longevity over the naturally aspirated 6 cyl. Time will tell.

[@bling88888]

is the tailgate lockable?

[@jasonharris3557]

Question, after turning off all the safety sense programs, do they reengage after the vehicle has been shut off.

[@Phil42069]

2024 Taco limited $53k 2024 tundra limited crewmax 4x4 can be bought for 58k. Which truck would you buy?

[@is6566]

My guess that’s on purpose. Toyota is class leader in midsize selling by a magnitude. They can give up half of the annual 250,000 midsize sales and still be a class leader in the midsize segment. On the other hand, after the Nissan Titan is gone they are dead last in the full size segment. If they price the mid and full size to overlap, a lot of potential Tacoma buyers come to the same conclusion as you and probably will purchase the tundra instead. If you are not limited with garage space, Tundra makes more sense for the same money. More power, more space in the cabin, and in the bed, same or even less price.

[@JC-ez9yx]

looks like they arent offering a nightshade option

[@eamonfr6526]

In 2016 you could get a SR 4x4 Tacoma for $23,000. Now the cheapest 4WD pre runner is $36,000

[@ernestoviramontes7138]

I was waiting for the pricing to come out, but $55k for a Tacoma is excessive. I will get a 24 Frontier Pro4x fully loaded for $44k instead.

[@blazecarr]

4:44 what is that vehicle pulling up to the street light in front of you? lol it looks like a UTV .

[@mikeludwick7886]

Is there an AWD mode?

[@toms1782]

No wireless android / apple car functionality for GPS and charging?

[@RickHawkinsMissouri]

I think they are going to struggle selling $50K+ mid-sized trucks. Financing is going to be more difficult for most going forward ( it already is). Cost of living is going up in every facet of life and income is not. Disposable income is scarce for the average buyer. Increases with insurance on home and auto alone has taken a chunk of monthly income that most didn't budget for. I think even the $40K+ will be a challenge for the typical Tacoma buyer. I think we're in for a big reset on what consumers can afford.

[@christopherbordenet6063]

Think it depends on where you live. Here in Arizona I went to get my 23 serviced and was talking to the salesman. He said there are 300 people in line to buy 1 just from that 1 dealership.

[@ColeMan86zz]

When has being able to afford something stopped people from buying and dealers from selling?

[@donm3844]

I have a 2022 tacoma 4x4 v6 and its been a great truck ,my mileage averages around 18 overall, i had a 2012 v6 4x4 tacoma and mileage was a little lower around 16, but afterc400k o trouble free miles I traded for a new one, I also own a 2020 f150 4x4 v6 turbo with a camper top that get 20 mpg , I like the toyota,s but the main issue for me is total mileage per tank, In my ford i have the extended range fuel tank and an go 600 miles per tank and 400 miles towing, The toyota can only go around 300 miles before filling and if i am towing around 200. MIles per tank, so I am fine with the new engine, but come on toyota, for people that go offroad ,towing and trips, bump up the fuel tank by 5 or 10 gallons so we can have more range, filling up every 300 miles is the worst part of these trucks

[@cezarymazur7719]

Sky is the price limit ?

[@joecharmley]

52k for this plus taxes 🙃 so 54k really it looks decent rather get the Denali gmc version. No heated seats in the back zonk

[@mike9588]

Curious when one of the body on frame offerings in this segment actually gives a roomy interior, making people go to a full size for an roomy interior is annoying and if you want to keep the same size idk add 6 inches to the can and subtract 6 from the bed

[@digitalgulby]

Nissan should do it with the Frontier as they cancelled the Titan. No need to worry about stealing their own sales but could poach many who want a larger interior but not a full size truck

[@fabianmolinari5566]

The only one that made cargo box smaller and the cabin bigger is Ford Ranger, the rest none

[@CarsTechWood]

Yeah I was thinking about this yesterday someone should make a midsize with a mega cab

[@upshifter5316]

Thank you!! Why do you force me into a crew cab when the backseat is only useful for legless passengers under 5’8”??!!

[@avxrevo]

Idk man the old tundras were roomy blunt nose, decent bed space. So we’re the old titans. I don’t know how much manufacturers can stretch these interiors while staying in the midsize segment with a usable bed. I think 5 foot beds are already too small for daily hauling

[@b21raider27]

It looks great. Given it’s a Toyota will last for many decades.

[@dadoo985]

Does limited drive bumpy?

[@americandude3825]

I want the Tacoma limited hybrid max six foot bed - IF I can get it without moon roof. Or Sr5 premium if options and engine are correct.

[@theantiqueactionfigure]

I've never opened the moon roof or even slid the shade back on the Ram I bought in 2018.

[@erickisel8668]

No six foot bed on Limited for 2024

[@erickisel8668]

@Kirk Kreifels: Love the review and the Limited trim looks great. The Limited starts at $53k+ before the hybrid engine option. TRD Pro and Trail Hunter are going to be $60k or more. It’s crazy.

[@americandude3825]

@@erickisel8668 this breaks my hopes..

[@americandude3825]

@@erickisel8668 2024 Tacoma limited: $55k before taxes and fees 2024 tundra SR5 premium (leather, etc) crew max with six foot bed: $56000 even before taxes and fees.

[@Jojo-ni2cg]

Beautiful truck but big!! increase in price

[@CarsTechWood]

Toyota continuing to gate keep blind spot monitoring to higher trims and packages is not excusable. “Standard Safety Sense 3.0 on all trims” oh yeah TSS3.0 doesn’t include blind spot which is one of the two or three people actually care about 🤦

[@TroyWatsonYEG]

You ain't no "younger generation" Mr.Minivan. Who you think your kidding?

[@Jean-lr4hv]

Looks cool but I really don’t like the chrome grill 😬

[@8-point]

Maybe if they make a brown interior like my 23 limited I’d pick one up. Love the new interior but the colors are very meh for a fully loaded truck. Gotta bring the brown back

[@DannyFyffe]

I have the 21 Taco so I don't need Tundra jr. On another note Kirk, wh\at say you. Should I buy a 21-22 Avalon Limited with low miles or wait for the 25 Camry next year? I am seriously in this dilemma.

[@chrisjmiller6]

Avalon! That V6 will last forever.

[@DannyFyffe]

@@chrisjmiller6 I wasn't aware they had the V6 in the limited. It's a hybrid which is a 4 cylinder hybrid that gets 43MPG.

[@chrisjmiller6]

@@DannyFyffe my bad, the Toyota hybrids seem to be nearly as dependable. Good luck with your decision

[@DannyFyffe]

@@chrisjmiller6 I know the hybrids are solid I have a 17 Prius Prime and looking to get something with more room, more comfort on long drives, etc. I appreciate the well wishes.

[@KirkKreifels]

Wait to test the new Camry then decide. Avalon will be cheaper as it gets older

[@Epion0485]

so the Tacoma Limited is comparable in price with the Tundra limited...?

[@mike9588]

No, read the title of the video again

[@Bren39]

Why in the world would Toyota do that?? How would that even get into someone's head.

[@hipposnakeyo]

Exactly what I thought

[@dcl97]

Indeed, Tundra Limited starting price is $51,855, Tacoma Limited starting price is $52,100.

[@juliocenteno2360]

​@dcl97 Tacoma limited is the luxury model of the taco. A Thundra limited is not the high end model that would be the platinum...the platinum is what should be compared to this. I know confusing.

[@countschad]

Is that a 4cylider turbo?

[@99SVT]

Yes

[@is6566]

No! It’s a GLORIOUS 4cyl turbo! Big difference!

[@maxxmontgomery9863]

The exterior is cool... the interior will have to grow on me. Its a hella lot better than the frontier, but... i dont know.

[@4af]

I like everything about the '24 except for the NON-intuitive electronics in the upper trims.

[@michaelbury1941]

Omg. Limited with no rear center arm rest???

[@Bassett1997]

Kirk says his generation likes things dark, not bright and shiny, now I know why the dealership by me keeps ordering all the 4Runners with black emblem overlay. It's an extra $200 to put cheap, black plastic over the chrome Toyota symbol and 4Runner name. I thought chrome was a symbol of luxury and cheap plastic was a symbol of entry level so it amazed me that they were charging $200 for this "upgrade." In chrome the word 4Runner is easily readable, not so much with the black plastic on it. I'd want at least $1k extra off the truck if it has black emblem overlay.

[@Le_Royaliste_Perlino]

It’s not though is it. It’s a baby Tundra Limited, which actually starts at a lower MSRP funny enough. Granted it’s 4x4, but what a joke.

[@juliocenteno2360]

We shouldn't be comparing the tacoma limited to the thundra limited which is not the same from a luxury/feature perspective. This is more like the platinum...that is more accurate comparison. A thundra limited does not come with these type of features and is just a small step away from an sr5...you want all this truck has in a Thundra you have to get a platinum which starts around 70k.

[@timsheehan100]

Paid $42k for my 21 limited , 10k more for springs, disc,14 inch,AVS and a few cool gadgets , no thanks . I will just magnusonize my intake . Peace.

[@matriximaster]

So sad that the Tundra was not this.

[@Jaeno311]

No fold down arm rest in the back on a midsize luxury truck? thats bullshit

[@spc_inv]

The major drawback most of the mid-size trucks suffer from is the lack of rear seat passenger legroom

[@misadventuresoferic]

$55k? Damn, I can get a 3-4 year old LX570 with 50k-60k miles in that neighborhood. Decisions, decisions.

[@chibbyylol]

Well one is a suv and one is a truck Could even get a older tundra

[@alvinsimba734]

Just get what you can afford. There is no shame in getting a base model if price is the issue

[@misadventuresoferic]

@@alvinsimba734it’s not about what is affordable, I can but a slightly used LX570 for what they are asking for a Limited Tacoma that is not even a hybrid.

[@theantiqueactionfigure]

I paid $7121.00 for a brand new 1981 SR5 pickup.

[@CarsTechWood]

If you still had it in clean condition it would be worth 15k

[@theantiqueactionfigure]

@@CarsTechWood my son has an 86 Forunner Limited with 422,xxx miles on the original drive train. Same 22r engine minus the fuel injection.

[@adiova55]

I have seen all these reviews. Doesn’t anyone find it strange that the new hybrid turbo 4 is not fuel efficient? 😂

[@KirkKreifels]

We don't have mpg on hybrid yet

[@tinhinnh]

Limited is not my cup of “T” - too much chrome !

[@CarsTechWood]

Why don’t any manufacturers make a midsize truck with a mega-cab for max rear seat comfort?

[@marklihsu]

Ford Ranger

[@joey_cash]

I don’t think a midsize with a mega cab AND a usable bed is considered midsized anymore lol. I do wish they had a little more room inside though.

[@CarsTechWood]

@@joey_cash if they could shorten the nose 6” and add that to the cab that would be good.

[@joey_cash]

@@CarsTechWood whatever it takes lol

[@is6566]

@Cars…. They do. It’s called SUV, big cab tiny covered bed. Why don’t you just go and buy that instead of scre(w)ing up the truck market for actual truck users with your purely lifestyle demands?

[@DirtE30]

Man, I like everything about the truck but the exhaust tailpipe placement SUCKS! Looks like crap! All that engineering into everything and they couldn’t do something that doesn’t look like someone went to a muffler shop and bought and Autozone Chinese bolt on tip?! Cmon Toyota!

[@mikeludwick7886]

WTF tries to go into settings while they're driving????? You spent half the video talking about how it's hard to change settings while you were driving. Thanks.

[@geezusmeatball1328]

I hope for the toyota's owner to be as reliable as the old ones because the tundra are not as reliable they where ... rear end blew, windows ratling, body panels not straight, turbo, seats button not working, seats "crunching" - ah well

[@MrMightyZ]

That big beastly grill won’t make me feel like a man. It’ll make me feel like a MAYUN! (r.i.p. Randy)

[@DaLizMs]

I don't like the powerplants, I want this truck with a 4.0 with or without supercharger.

[@BigMeanyVids]

Nice but just so overpriced. I mean you can literally get a Tundra limited for the same price as what dealers are asking for these. That's crazy land.

[@jeffbenedict8926]

Screen needs to be down about an inch

[@trackmhs]

Is the 4 cyl really that good or was the old v6 one of the worst engine transmissions ever.

[@is6566]

If you are an invited KZbinr on launch day, that’s what you are supposed to say or this was your last Toyota launch event.

[@billw8476]

imagine what a great truck this would be if they mated the v6 to the 8 speed tranny!!

[@marklihsu]

Like the frontier!

[@MyLIFEISLEGENDARY836]

😂. New turbo i4 hybrid max and turbo i4 is miles better than any v6 stop talking bs

[@billw8476]

how would you know? they are not even out for sale yet! stop talking BS@@MyLIFEISLEGENDARY836

[@mike_wellington_]

Kirk, Toyota didn’t “allow” the turbo hiss to enter the cab. This happens naturally with turbos. You hear it more in most vehicles with less sound deadening material. We were one of the first people in an F-150 with the 3.5L V6 EcoBoost back in 2011. It did this. You’re getting excited, because that turbo spools up at a lower rpm and gives you the initial thrust of torque. It feels a lot lighter because the engine is in fact lighter. I had the same effect when I went from a 2004 F-150 to a 2016 with the EcoBoost. Though the 2016 was a pile of garbage, that thing felt like it weighed 3,000 pounds less. I don’t know what your friends 2019 Tacoma is all about, but I must tell you the things you complained about are nowhere to be found in my good friend’s 2023 Tacoma. I think what happens is when people start modifying, especially tires, it has more of a gear hunting at higher speeds. Some of these issues are solved when you hit the ECT power button. It doesn’t really affect the fuel economy also… what happens when they start selling these 2024+ Tacoma’s by the thousands and what if they start gear hunting? Anyway, He is averaging 21 miles to the gallon with the warmer temperatures, still at 20 with the colder temperatures right now. That’s very impressive for a pick up truck is as capable as it is. I think certain people, including owners were complaining because it’s been the same truck since 2016 with relatively no changes until right now, so some people just get bored. I know multiple owners of Tacomas and the most important thing they care about is reliability and what’s going to still be in the driveway 20 years from now, and what does a great job towing and hauling (within its limits), and the Tacoma does exactly that. There’s literally nothing wrong with the third generation Tacoma it may rev a little bit more, but it’s to be expected. It’s a smaller V6. Four cylinders are rev happy too, But we all of a RAV4, right? I think it’s a sad day for the world when we care more about the technology in a truck rather than its reliability, and what it can do on an off-road and what I can do for towing and hauling. None of the reviews I’ve watched about the new Tacoma have mentioned anything about it. We can be as excited as we want for it, but remember when you were at low rpm in the turbo is not spooled up, it’s a tiny little four-cylinder moving a huge truck . And if these new turbo engines follow what’s been going on with the new generation Tundra, it’s going to be a disaster. Join any Facebook group or any of the forms on a 2022+ Tundra, and it is almost a daily post that somebody’s engine failed, and some of those were second time engine failure’s. It’s almost 2024. There’s zero excuses as to why an engine will fail/ why an engine is not made to be reliable. The only thing that people could argue against me is that This new crap is not made by Toyota. It’s made by politicians who are cramming fuel economy and efficiency down their throats. It will make you happy under warranty, but you will pay the back end cost later down the road. They literally do not care. If you’re putting the third generation Tacoma to this new one, you’re going to place your money that the third generation is going to be more reliable and lasts a lot longer than the new one.

[@rockygambina312]

$52k for a 2.4 Turbo mid size 300hp truck is wild.

[@aichan5235]

324

[@Mike-cu6gk]

Nice truck a few cons that they didn’t give it more back seat space no middle armrest at backseat and they took away the way the backseat folds and the hard plastic on the top back seat when folding forward. The only thing I really like is the transmission because of more gears and the dashboard, other than that I’m glad I purchased a 2023.

[@sammymaestro7642]

"...and some few poverty buttons ..."

[@trackmhs]

Do not like all the chrome

[@kevinbraud8570]

Toooo expensive

[@nordlandak6853]

Take off the air dam lose 4mpg. Never mentioned that!

[@americandude3825]

Lose 4 mpg by removing it?

[@nordlandak6853]

@@americandude3825 yes a Toyota tech told another KZbinr Chloe that in her video. It makes since why put something so ugly on unless you had to.

[@americandude3825]

@@nordlandak6853 that means my 2008 5.7L sequoia would get better mpg. Lol.

[@nordlandak6853]

@@americandude3825 another KZbinr has a video where the Toyota tech makes that claim. You think they just put an ugly air dam for no reason?

[@americandude3825]

@@nordlandak6853 no….I follow them. I just find it hard to believe it loses 4 mpg. I believe it, but it’s crazy.

[@kas7344]

Looks like it lost its bottom lip in the front..ugly design

[@chipogglesby6055]

OVERPRICED.

[@RobSnow-ui4sz]

Not really that great a truck. Pulls less than current model. I would keep my old one even if it hunts for gears. It was tried and true. Even Toyota sequoia pulls 9000. I guess they did not want to conflict with it. Chrome on limited is not that great. and air dam well just look at that thing.

[@geezusmeatball1328]

Nope .. gmc canyon looks alot better "my point of view my taste"

[@eriknorman7409]

50k for a mid-size truck....lmao 😅🤣😂