What's the Better Small Truck: Most Popular Ford Maverick vs Best-Selling Toyota Tacoma

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#fordMaverick #toyotaTacoma #comparison

[@TFLtruck]

Here is the Maverick Tremor Off-Road test. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4uVha2Kaqura9E

[@T3.270]

One thing to note for the campers/ outdoorsmen- the bed dimensions for both trucks, the depth. I can not put a Yeti 110 cooler in the Taco and use my tonneau cover. The bed walls are extremely short, worse than the Nissan Frontier leaving things sticking out exposed. It does fit in the Maverick though. Side beds walls are much taller. Just a valid point worth noting for some.

[@TB-dj8kl]

The maverick is a unibody platform like the honda Ridgeline and the Hyundai santa cruz. I feel like these unibody truck designed vehicles should be compared against each other because they seem to be more car based than all the other midsized trucks.

[@guyod1]

Thats why Honda is 6"higher but still has similar ground clearance

[@erickelly3447]

That makes sense if you're focusing solely on off-road performance. Since most people don't off-road their trucks, I can see how unibody and body on frame can be compared. IMO It's because of this, people cross shop Ridgelines, Tacoma's, Colorado's,etc.

[@guyod1]

@@erickelly3447 I think more people tow than offroad, 2k is horrible,

[@erickelly3447]

@@guyod1 fair point on towing. You'd have to go away from the Tremor model to get a decent amount of towing performance. And that would still be 1/3 less capable than the Taco. I would think that would lead to a cross shopping of the Ridgeline. I have four kids and when they were young we used an Expedition, a Sequoia, and Mazda CX-9. We enjoyed all 3 and they all had towing packages. We towed within the Expedition twice and the Sequoia once. Never the Mazda. That was over the course of 12 years of total ownership. They did great but never really had a reason to use it. I think that's more often the case with asphalt warriors

[@jeffk464]

@@erickelly3447 People have different towing needs. For some the max rating on the Mavrick is fine, some people need the Tacoma's and some people still need a full size trucks capability. The nice thing is you can buy the one that fits your needs.

[@sic22l]

What Maverick needs in an all-wheel-drive hybrid version. A small 30-40hp electric motor on the rear axle that works up to 25-30mph (exactly what Toyota does in their hybrids) would do wonders for this car.

[@ericcrockett479]

AGREED!!!!with a larger hybrid battery so you can have some usable hybrid range unlike the mile that my Toyota camry hybrid has

[@sic22l]

@@ericcrockett479 It's called a plug-in hybrid and it's expensive and useless for most people.

[@rustbucket9318]

I like these comparison videos. Wouldn’t a Ranger Tremor be more apples to apples with the Taco? I’m a Ford guy but I’d pick the Taco over the maverick. Price discrepancy is a big factor though too.

[@Haulass95gt]

Toyota doesn't want them comparing the Tacoma to a truck that beats it in pretty much every way. The Maverick is literally built on the same chassis as the Ford Escape.

[@RKmndo]

@@Haulass95gt Has Ford made the Ranger rear seat more functional yet? At least they use rear disc brakes, I guess. I like boost at high altitudes too.

[@utope2]

@@RKmndo the ranger rear seat is already more functional. In the Tacoma my kids couldn’t fit behind the driver seat, in the Ranger they can.

[@fishinfool63]

@@Haulass95gt anyone with a tacoma..dare them to shut the doors hard....Beer can..a ranger is tougher in ever department...rangers are cult like because they last forever...toyota Sucks at fuel economy. And for the guys shirt on money. The 4 banger toyota gets the same economy as the toyota V6....what a pile of crap...on top of this the taxoma ride is the worst...and nothing beats tge towing ir hauling capacity if the ranger..wich by the way...is faster 0-60 towing a 2500lbs trailer than a toyota 4 banger not towing what a pile of crap the tacoma is..people by it riding on past results. It Never beat the ranger.. and more 1990 rangers on the road than toyota tacomas. What does that tell you?

[@fishinfool63]

@@RKmndo have you driven a Ford lately? Or are u just a internet bull chitter? My quess the later. The tacoma back seat SUCKS

[@jason5388]

I drive a Tacoma trd off road with the 6MT I bought new in 2011. 155,000 miles later and it still runs smooth and trouble free. But I do very little real off roading in it other than well maintained forest roads and the Maverick probably fits my actual needs better. I'd miss the manual though so I'll probably keep the Taco 'till the wheels fall off

[@ToolsInAction4u]

155k miles is low low

[@jason5388]

@@ToolsInAction4u Yeah, small town so I don't have a big commute. I put maybe 10-15 miles a day on it. A lot of that mileage is highway miles from road trips.

[@chromebomb]

the manual is the best

[@WaynesWorldStudioVancouver]

Your resale Tacoma will beat any trucks out their after 15 years n beyond!

[@1guyin10]

It's interesting that you get the same support for an 8 foot 2x4 in the Maverick as you do in the Taco plus a little better payload. If you are going to do any serious off-roading though the Taco is hard to beat.

[@joecosta7319]

Facts 💯 and I have a maverick coming from a 2015 f150

[@killersoung]

The sad part about this Is that 10% out 100% do off-roading on the taco 🤷 same with the bigger trucks out there They don't use their trucks to do heavy work. Just back and forth from work.

[@BenButler50]

I think the maverick is a perfect “I don’t really need a truck, but when I do need one it’s nice to have” kind of vehicle. Perfect for city people who occasionally need a bed.

[@speedracerjeff]

Yep perfect for ladyboys… 😂

[@that.schamp]

That little bed is even less useful than my Taco's, and I take my trailer if I actually need to haul something. Most people are better off with a compact or midsize SUV with 3500-5000# towing capacity.

[@speedracerjeff]

@@that.schamp yeah that little bed on the Mav is pretty worthless.

[@fordmaverickmaniac]

Yes, Stephen is right, you get a much bigger "bed" with a 12ft trailer. Or even a high rack for lumber or surfboards. My channel has a video showing how full sheets of drywall fit in the bed with only 18" of overhang. No big deal.

[@speedracerjeff]

@Steve Sherman true, real men own full size body on frame pickup trucks. Not fugly small unibody SUVs with 3ft beds made for chicks.

[@TREVORJB101]

Modern day midsize trucks are about the same size as a full-size 1500 used to be 20+ years ago. The Maverick is about the size of an S10 or Ranger of the same era.

[@lesleyboeder1798]

Except most half tons came with a 8 foot bed and a v8

[@adequatejtm7371]

As an owner of a xl maverick hybrid. I have to say this a a great little pickup for around town work. I drive about 18000 miles a year and getting 43mpg is amazing . I don’t need to tow but I need a bed often so this pickup meets my need. I recommend highly

[@jadeflagon9681]

I have a ruffly same experience with the Tacoma I do a little more off road then what I assumed the maverick could handle, nothing extreme but ground clearance is really important

[@ethanfriend1717]

Have you had any issues with your hybrid?

[@jeffk464]

I'm not a huge fan of the hybrid system as you can't get it in AWD and it really kills the towing ability. Its not a fault of hybrids its a fault of how they designed this hybrid.

[@fishinfool63]

@@jadeflagon9681your tacoma doors are cheap…they close like beer cans…your fuel mileage sucks….the ranger gets better economy…has more usable power and is better built….so the ranger would have done you better but even the maverick is better than a Toyota….

[@jeffk464]

@@jadeflagon9681 Of course if you are really into off road then you have to go Bronco or Wrangler.

[@kenyongillespie8652]

For being a small truck a think Ford did a great job with the room the truck has,I think I would go for the Maverick and buy gas for years to come with the savings

[@jackbauer9077]

Trd PRO! Proven reliably and great off road.

[@speedracerjeff]

Yep. Ones an actual truck, and the other is a pretender.

[@jackbauer9077]

@@speedracerjeff yep, the TRD is older design but great reliable truck.

[@khantra4568]

Curious to see how the Maverick holds up long term.

[@robertyoung8289]

Trust me. It wont.

[@SP-wk1en]

You'll never hear a thing. It's a truck designed to be traded in every 3 years.

[@Haulass95gt]

@@robertyoung8289 It's built on the same chassis as the ford escape that regularly go over 200k miles quite easily.

[@jwebby85]

Take good care of it and anything can last. Except Nissan.

[@interceptingfist5682]

@@robertyoung8289 you have one? Or is this just "trust me bro, just cuz" 🤣

[@korodski]

Completely different classes of vehicles but I will see this video through

[@AbdulrahimBani]

OMG I was waiting for videos about the new Maverick Tremor for Soo long. Thank you TFL you are the best❤

[@billforrest9002]

I want a Tremor so bad

[@MrPlymouth88]

I watch every one of your videos but this one has blown it out of the ballpark. Great content buddy!

[@jasonwatt621]

Can't wait for my Maverick to be built. Avalanche is a favorite gray of mine. Looking forward to owning a vehicle in that color.

[@fordmaverickmaniac]

Congrats, that means you are getting a Mav Tremor! Though still not a rock hopper it will be more capable off road than the Mav AWD I show on my channel. Ask any questions Jason.

[@runnerofthewild8722]

I’m waiting on ford to build my Mav in Jan

[@matthewcaughey8898]

Ha ha ha another person conned by Fraud motor company. I like you walked into a ford dealer in September of 2021 and ordered a new ranger. Was quoted 6 to 8 weeks. Upon being assigned a VIN number I saw the price had jumped from 29k to 35k discovered they had ordered it as a 4wd. Had to resubmit the order in November of 2021. Found out I had missed the order window and had to wait for production to restart on 12/21. As of spring of 2022 I still had no order date or a VIN number and I had no idea when it was being built. I couldn’t wait any longer as I needed to sell my existing truck to help pay for the new one and couldn’t sell that if I didn’t have something to drive. Ended up settling for a 2022 Tacoma that was built and enroute. Have had it for almost a year now, yesterday I got an email from ford saying my ranger ( which I canceled and got my deposit back) was still delayed due to supply shortages. That’s almost 2 years after I ordered it. Don’t be surprised if you keep getting punted down the chain. I guess bronco buyers were more important to Ford. That’s why they lost my business and are unlikely to get it back

[@jasonwatt621]

@@matthewcaughey8898 Sorry your dealer sucked. But I am a Ford salesman with no delusions about a time frame, working for a competent dealer. This will be my second built Maverick. Not really concerned.

[@highpower3006]

IMO, the TRD Off Road is a better option for most people than the Pro. I don't know what the price difference is nowadays, but when I bought my Off Road it was about $11K difference between the OR and the Pro. BTW I paid $37K for my '21 TRD Off road in November, 2020.

[@samsoniteman24]

Andre I completely agree with Tacoma seating it’s so uncomfortable if your 6ft or taller. It’s the only reason I got a 4Runner it’s little more space in cabin and I realized I didn’t need the trd buttons and I was fine with the sr5 which got me to the exact same trails with only mod of bigger tires.

[@ShinJoey84]

You’re right people being 6ft + very uncomfortable. The main I buy will not own one . But if they ever make it a little bigger, day one buy for me.

[@nbaldo003]

Gotta get the sunroof! I’m 6’2” no issue.

[@samsoniteman24]

@@nbaldo003 maybe so haven’t tried it one. it’s really the position of seats for me I love Toyota all the way wish it was tad bit comfier

[@alexzee4564]

For the Tacoma there actually notches to put flat boards across in the front and rear to lay a big piece of plywood down.

[@cmak4563]

I know it's for the views - and I really do enjoy seeing this comparison - but these two vehicles are very difficult to compare. They're built for similar functions, but also drastically different functions as well. I know my Maverick FX4 can and will do most of what any off road truck can do 95% of the time on a trail. It's that 5% I know it can't do and I'm fine with that! I've taken it off road at least a dozen times in less than a year of ownership which is more than I know most raptors have been out and I have a great time, because in the end it's just about getting out there and having fun. It carries my work gear and can tow 4k lbs, not large lumber or a massive toy hauler and I'm fine with that. It carries 5 passengers arguably more comfortably than most mid size pickups. My favorite thing is when my tall ass coworkers get in my truck from there massive lifted king cabs and seeing how surprised they are at how much space there is. And almost fully loaded mid spec was sub $30k. It fits in my apt garage and is incredibly easy to drive and park. All in all I don't regret my decision at all and with bigger tires and some other aftermarket parts I've added, it's a great deal of fun.

[@josijo]

video please.

[@cmak4563]

@@josijo of?

[@Jay-me7gw]

I think that most Tacoma's spend their time on improved dirt roads though. I dont think to many of them get used how they should. I see people driving around in their lifted Tacoma's with 33's and roof top tents and crap bolted all over them and in all the time I spend off the beaten path, I almost never see them actually out there doing stuff. Where I do see them is the same places I drag my 24' Jayco travel trailer with like 9" of ground clearance. Reality is most of these people could drive a Maverick and do all the things they want to do without issue. They just saw to many commercials of people wear flannel shirts, drinking IPA's in the woods with Tacoma's in the background and thought it looked cool.

[@chrisx5127]

Doesn't come in manual. Taco does.

[@powdernitz]

i really like the midgate position concept. every truck should have that in case you gotta stack drywall or wood on the wheel wells.

[@shiftymcgee9359]

I would love an AWD hybrid Maverick or even an electric for daily commuting. I have my toy/project SUV for off-roading and camping.

[@TFLtruck]

We will have to wait for next year to see if they introduce an AWD Maverick Hybrid.

[@Montana_Outdoor_Adventures]

Maybe next week do a video on which truck is best to tow a 16 horse livestock trailer with living quarters. A Santa Cruz or a Ford F-350 power stroke.

[@josijo]

I would rather use a 77 F350 300 6cyl 4spd T-18. Definitely more control at farm speeds.

[@wilmarbarrick3194]

The only similarities these two have are they're both built in Mexico.

[@Silverback_GMT410]

Can’t wait for my Tremor, just sold my FX4! Mav all day!

[@fordmaverickmaniac]

Nice! Did you get the appearance pack in Av gray? That will look sweet with the carb gray top. I hope to show videos of a T on my channel next to my hybrid and turbo AWD.

[@Silverback_GMT410]

@@fordmaverickmaniac nah man no app pack. Just silver Lariat with co pilot assist etc

[@fordmaverickmaniac]

@@Silverback_GMT410 That will look great!

[@windrider65]

What I would like to see is over 10 years and 200 thousand miles, which one cost less in repair bill's and spent less time in the shop.

[@ryanlavallee3239]

Shop time tacoma will win and if you plan on keeping it for 20 years, But the maverick with 10mpg more will save alot in fuel.

[@Yan_Rasso]

Biggest issue with the maverick is not being available for purchase. I looked for one all sold out ended up buying a taco.

[@jjohnson8977]

Wish Toyota would bring hilux to US. They have them in Mexico. They look awesome

[@lifeisfuneh]

Pricing for what you getting is crazy, just wait, reality is just about to set in .....

[@LionRunner]

I wonder if Tacoma also TRD trims get less payload than SR5 and Limited? In 4Runner world TRDs get 880lbs payload vs 4Runner SR5 & Limited (including 3rd row) have 1165lbs payload.

[@anajay78]

Dealership in town wants 49k + TTl for a Maverick FX4 freaking hilarious.

[@Chris_de_S]

I will offer them 20 k out the door cash.

[@josijo]

Dealerships on Maui want 65k for 3 year old Tacos with aftermarket wheels!

[@fordmaverickmaniac]

Yeouch! The msrp on the Mav turbo AWD LUX 360 4k I show on my channel only cost $30,710.

[@tclg1]

You guys at TFL are sometimes funny.. You always have a hard time calling the Ridgeline a truck but have no problems saying this minuscule thing is a true truck lol

[@kylebluitt8626]

I can see why tho. The Ridgeline has pretty much just been a Pilot with the rear end shaped like a bed. The Maverick is basically a truck that just so happens to use a unibody frame.

[@wilmarbarrick3194]

@@kylebluitt8626 the Maverick has ZERO truck DNA so I'd have to say it's not "basically a truck that uses unibody"

[@mikekolb238]

@@kylebluitt8626 so you agree then. Just say that next time lol

[@kylebluitt8626]

@@mikekolb238 I don't

[@daniel0atk]

@@kylebluitt8626 I agree. The Ridgeline is essentially an SUV first and a "truck" second while the Maverick is more truck focused. I don't have any problems with the Ridgeline or Mavericks, I think they're good for people who want to comfortably carry their family while having the option to haul things should they need to. They're also good for tight, urban settings. Are they unibody? Yes, but that doesn't make it any less of a truck in my opinion. Not everyone needs a truck that can tow 13k pounds and haul 2k pounds of payload.

[@MultiPurposeReviewer]

I said it when the Maverick was revealed, and I'm still saying it: I don't think the Maverick really constitutes a compact truck. When I hear compact truck, I think of the old Bronco halfcabs, or the Subaru Brat. THAT'S a compact truck.

[@josijo]

Its bigger than a ZJ Grand Cherokee in every metric.

[@MultiPurposeReviewer]

@@josijo Wow. That's pretty telling. Vehicles have gotten so big so fast, it's unbelievable.

[@fordmaverickmaniac]

@josijo Yes! I have a video on my channel comparing my Mav to my Jeep Grand Cherokee. After seeing this you will know why I called it the Grand Maverick.

[@fishtuationaqua]

The mpg on Maverick is way better. It's much better if the gas is over $4-$5 per gallon. Price and daily use are more practical for Maverick. I have maverick, and I'm glad I bought it over Tacoma for what I need it for.

[@JohnnyBoy919]

I would like to see a 0-60 between the 2.

[@BobMosley-uv1uz]

The Maverick is a hot rod, 0-60 around 6 seconds.

[@the305hauler]

Booyah 👊 😁 👍 🇺🇲 🇲🇽🇨🇦 Can't wait for my Tremor XLT Maverick.

[@Jmamboman]

If you're not towing, Maverick provides the best value. Most bang for your buck. I've got a hybrid Maverick... The gas savings is nothing to sniff at, either.

[@fordmaverickmaniac]

I agree Joshua! 2k tow will pull a utility trailer or teardrop camper so not bad. The bed is only 6" shorter than that Taco. Mav has more payload too. This is why I bought 2 Mavs that I show on my channel

[@itgoesfast2722]

One is based on a front wheel drive platform and the other is a traditional rear wheel drive configuration. There is only one option for me and that would be the Tacoma….

[@davidaix5771]

The lockers are kinda cool but the lack of towing Capability and no low range also I think these come with a cvt Depending on the engine option you go with which is horrible when off roading I'd go with that 8 speed auto if you do get one

[@garys2157]

The hybrid comes with a Ecvt, not the same as a Cvt, the EcoBoost uses the 8 speed.

[@davidaix5771]

@@garys2157 What's the difference in the CVT verse the E CVT because what I read it's the same shit it seems like

[@ridewithme3428]

Yeah I don’t like the idea of buying a cvt but I’d also never buy a 2wd truck living where I do, so I guess that’s a moot point as the cvt is only on the hybrid, which is only available in the 2wd lol

[@garys2157]

@@ridewithme3428 Yeah I definitely would, have missed having 4wd with the weather today.

[@darnon2031]

ECVT doesn't use belts but rather has a planetary gearset creating differential ratio via one of the two electric motors in the transaxle.

[@jaredferris37]

Guaranteed the Toyota will hold its resale value far longer than the Ford. Another prediction is the Toyota will hold up a lot longer as well. The big three are not known for making lasting products anymore.

[@willb1242]

The Tacoma is so much cooler, but I could not sacrifice so much driver comfort. That's before getting to price and mpg. Toyota's reliability is legendary but the seat comfort would impact MY reliability ...

[@shaolin224]

I'd pick the Nissan Frontier 😄 but I'm biased. But is also your sponsor 👍

[@mattb1611]

I'd do a XLT tremor msrp is 32k on that one. I'd take that over trd pro

[@fordmaverickmaniac]

I would take a Mav T at that price!

[@chrismarttila6726]

I would pass on both and look at other options (Nissan, Jeep). I just don't fit right in the Tacoma - would be constantly irritated and uncomfortable for that price. The Maverick is well thought out and appears more practical for my needs. The cheap plastic interior though, is a total turn off for me - way better options out there.

[@scupking]

Yes the interior is plastic but it doesn’t feel or look cheap. I have an xlt hybrid. The Maverick reminds me of my old xj Cherokees. Everything you need and nothing you don’t!

[@buddy9577]

THE INTERIOR IS PRETTY TOUGH WELL MADE

[@ridewithme3428]

That new Frontier is pretty nice looking. And I like that it’s a naturally aspirated v6 but with more gears and power. And even the base model gets push button start. Love my taco but…Nissan came in strong with the frontier imo

[@brycehammond2099]

Tacoma is 10 times the truck

[@scupking]

@@brycehammond2099 How? It's a little better off roading and can tow more. If you need those capabilities then great. If not the Maverick makes a heck of a lot more sense.

[@PookieMaliboo]

Maverick as a daily driver with occasional off-road. Tacoma if I was mainly focused on off-road.

[@kenwolf2431]

This is just not my type of review and why no driving impressions of the new Maverick Tremor. Not a good comparison on top of that Ranger is what you should compare to the Tacoma. I would have been more interested in a review of the Maverick Tremor and how its rides both on, off road and 0-60 run too. What would have been better was a comparison between the Tremor and FX4 Maverick to see the ride differences.

[@B86432]

zr2 & ranger tremor best bang for buck for midsize @ around 40-45k

[@delightxp6690]

Why not compare the ranger tremor to the Tacoma Trd pro? I know the maverick has alot of the hype, but being the owner of a ranger I think it would compare pretty well to the Tacoma.

[@nbaldo003]

Got an 18 Taco sport w Full bolt ons and a tune on e85. Truck runs mid 13s. Been modified since 30k and it now has 107k. Not one issue. On a tank of pump gas I usually average 22 combined when I drive like a grandma. I use the truck for everything, offroad, hauler, and sometimes I tow. I beat the heck out of the taco and the Trucks just a beast! Refuses to quit. I considered buying a ranger/maverick for the tuning capabilities (tuned rangers running 12s) but I cannot get over the poor quality of ford. I have a 20 Ford Escape that I drive for work (I’m a salesrep) and what a piece of junk. Electrical issues, mad recalls on the ecoboost and other areas, and just poor quality on a lot of the switches and interior pieces. As much as I’d love a Ranger/maverick I can’t do it. I’ll stick w the taco.

[@rustbucket9318]

I’ve found that Ford has quality issues in their low end vehicles. Escape has always been on the scrappy side of things and has always felt a bit janky. In this case I think the Ranger would be a better comparison as the Maverick is intended to be on the low end of their fleet.

[@jessaphillips2846]

Obviously the best is the Ford Ranger which is so good that the Tacoma doesn’t even compete and have to compete with the smaller Maverick now

[@canalesivany]

Enjoy your oil leaks, recalls! Ford 😂

[@Van-Hammer]

Jessa 🤣🤣🤣 You're...You're...(gasp) You're funny!

[@canalesivany]

look tfl selling the bronco they know is just matter of time the engine will blow!

[@Iang343]

I'll take the food over an 6+ year same body style Toyota

[@hmong_keeb_kwm]

If the Ford Ranger is the best as you claim I wonder why the Ford Maverick is out selling the Ford Ranger 🤔.

[@lifeisgood12341]

I'm happy with the off-road capabilities of my outback so the maverick would do that and more

[@jimmyjackass1805]

The Frontier is the best Midsize IMO. The Mavrick is the size of an old S10 or a Nissan Hardbody. Electrician on the job site I am on has one. It's been in and out of the stealership at least 4 times already that I know of. He said he's trading it in on a Ridgeline ASAP.

[@nbaldo003]

I have a 2020 Ford Escape that I use for work and it’s an electrical nightmare. I was considering selling my 18 taco sport for a maverick/ranger but I just can’t deal w that sort of quality issues.

[@Brownlightning1990]

I agree. I think the Frontier is better.

[@pagodad8079]

Not surprised. Ford is usually known for electrical issues going back to the beginning of time.

[@ouch1011]

The Tacoma will be better for off-road or light duty towing. The Maverick will be way, way, way better for daily driving. If I were shopping for a small pickup and didn’t need to do towing (which I only do maybe once a year), Maverick Hybrid would be at the top of my list. Tacoma wouldn’t be anywhere on the list because of the horrible seating position. My head hits the roof of the Tacoma unless I recline the seat uncomfortably far back.

[@JeffBreyer]

Id personally pick the nissan frontier pro4x. I think it still holds a heck of a lot of value though the approach angle on the new model has been severely limited by the new front fascia compared to my trusty '19.

[@ericneal1872]

Great job, Andrea, comparing and contrasting these two very different vehicles. Thanks for arming consumers that may be looking to venture into a smaller sized truck instead of a full size or getting into their first truck with information about what these two have to offer. While I'm sure the Maverick will be no match for the Tacoma off road, like the Tacoma is no match for the Maverick on road, I will be interested to see how the Maverick performs out of its element.

[@bearupfarm1818]

The control should be up on dash . Having to look down not good, taking your eyes off the road.

[@mikebozzuto2867]

Still looking to see the nisssn frontier put up against them both

[@calebnation6155]

I love my frontier pro 4x. Super comfy, all the options, I’m getting like 23.5mpg which is fantastic imo… haven’t done any real off-roading, just some slightly muddy dirt roads in wildlife management areas but it’s smoother out there than my previous focus ST, and even a bit smoother than my dad’s RAM

[@jimh.412]

Ford Maverick for the win! 👍

[@fordmaverickmaniac]

Did you order one? I have 2 that I show on my channel.

[@secondcreekworkshop3908]

I will wait for Toyota to make a Maverick competitor or even a compact pickup like the old days.

[@ST-421]

Still can't wrap my head on why you are comparing these two trucks. But while your at it, can your next video be a Ford Bronco vs the Toyota C-HR?

[@fordmaverickmaniac]

I have side-by-side size comparisons on my channel of my 2 Mavericks vs other trucks.

[@nlken7175]

No one is cross shopping a Taco vs Maverick.

[@jeffk464]

Well you might have some people that want a Tacoma but by the Maverick because of price and the cost of gas.

[@marklihsu]

You should visit the maverick forums.

[@stanleynowak9325]

I have owned a Dodge Dakota and a Ram 1500 Hemi. Reprise the 4 door Dakota and I will buy one. The 1500's are obscenely priced.

[@txrxs]

That reduction in towing to 2k is a total deal breaker. I’m sure they have their reasons mechanically, but that’s a huge penalty.

[@rusty383]

Lord look at that Ulgy Engine Bay . A Plumber's Night mare.

[@TruckerMike089]

This is not a proper comparison at all. If you'd of brought a Ranger out it would have been better.

[@texandy89]

I wish that too it would've been a accurate comparison

[@scottyellis3442]

Agreed, that would have been a better comparison, & if the Maverick can give the Tacoma a run like that then the Ranger would probably run over the Tacoma. I hope they do compare the two.

[@canuckrunamuk23]

This comment is spot on...where is all the Ranger love? I get it....I know the new gen Ranger is coming ...but until then...let's keep the comparisons at least relatively similar ...does TFL hate the Ranger? they sure push the Maverick alot... I love my Ranger Tremor and can't wait until the new gen comes to snoop around the new offerings. I can't wait for the next comparison video....is the Maverick better than the F250, Ram 2500 and Silverado 2500HD ?? Which will win??? Come on...

[@texandy89]

@@canuckrunamuk23 I know seriously I guess there making it seem like the Maverick is a midsize even though it's not it's a compact truck. Which this video doesn't do any good because it seems like TFL is doing more videos on Chevy GMC Ram and not ad much on Ford I they still never reviewd a Explorer timberline or Expedition Timberline or even comparing the Bronco sport to the Ecsape which I have no interest that but it would make a good video. I think TFL in my opinion likes Ram Jeep Chevy GMC and not really liking to do videos on Ford products as much which is sad also I see more of Toyota too like come one already get some variety of vehicles like a Expedition or Explorer instead of like doing Jeep Chevy or GMC or Toyota

[@jeepneygang]

The comparison is between the top of the line in two separate truck classes. That's at least what he said at the beginning. He's comparing the best small truck to the best mid size truck.

[@joemahan311]

TFL Truck should do a review of how the Tremor rides vs regular Maverick! Also maybe put a rooftop tent on it and test Payload effect vs Tacoma?

[@NoahPARK82]

lol idk why the bigger pickup has less payload kinda disappointing

[@PureBlood777]

Tacoma is the best selling midsize truck 17 years in a row that’s all that needs to be said

[@01KnightRiderGT]

When’s the maverick video coming out???

[@mbiker345]

Whatever the question, ford is never the answer. I do wish Toyota would make a car based pickup though. Just a shame we can’t have a truly small pickup because of CAFE.

[@nostradamus7648]

When does the budget Toyota Truck drop?

[@cleetismcdougall5425]

Compact pickup and a midsize….two different classes.

[@nicksharp7972]

Not completely applicable to these trim levels, but I'd love to get my wife into a maverick. The Tacoma, and midsize trucks to me in general don't fit my lifestyle. I have a CCLB Cummins for towing and hauling snowmaches but its waaaay too much truck for grocery getting. The Maverick would happily handle those commuter and homeowner duties much more efficiently than a Tacoma (a also hate the seating in them) leaving "real"truck work to my Ram. It will happily tow a RZR or some snowmaches too, making the bed size argument a bit moot unless you're an 8 ft bed user, I. Which case a 4.5 ft bed will never cut it. I like the little Mav!

[@fordmaverickmaniac]

Nick, I like the Mav so much I bought 2 that you can see on my channel - a hybrid and a turbo AWD.

[@OS-hx4jk]

There is no comparison. One will last 500,000 miles with basic maintenance and the other is untested and will most likely not last 300,000.

[@madness198648]

And 300k is very optimistic

[@punkem733]

Hopefully better then my 2002 Tundra that had tailgate and frame rot. I like how people dismiss domestic trucks. It's what they do best, but they're garbage.

[@flight2k5]

@@punkem733 domestic trucks rust just as bad 🤣😂

[@keg4998]

@@punkem733 buddy your truck is 20 years old except problems with any vehicle in that time frame especially in the rust belt 🤷‍♂️

[@TruckerMike089]

@@flight2k5 never had a domestic truck suffer from frame rot. Also never used a foreign make for work since none of them were made for work

[@jizzyjake6783]

I want like a new 1999 Dodge Dakota but with a hellcat powertrain. Is that too much to ask? I'd even take a 392.

[@drayray4009]

Reliability, absolutely no comparison.

[@guillermogarcia3247]

Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Is The Best

[@punkem733]

Can't touch the old Colorado ZR2

[@nokianx400]

why didn't you compare the Maverick with the TRD OffRoad instead?

[@gimpybarrett]

The more I see about the Maverick, the more I want one. It would be nice if it sat six people though.

[@fordmaverickmaniac]

I have a hybrid and a turbo AWD I show on my channel.

[@DoitYHWH]

I'd say the one that can out tow and climb both: *GLADIATOR*

[@canalesivany]

Enjoy poor quality electric problems, lifter problems etc etc

[@punkem733]

@@canalesivany Yup it's GARBAGE

[@christopher9626]

@@canalesivany Doesn't matter. 99.98% of them are only going to Mall anyway. I live in the PNW and they are everywhere......except on dirt roads.

[@canalesivany]

Last year I sold my jeep wrangler for a very cheap prices that was one of the happiest days ever damn wrangler always something was wrong oil leaks everywhere

[@Ben24636]

You have no payload bud so yeah towing should be way better haha nooott

[@cliffadams84]

Next up on tfl truck we'll be comparing a prius to a f150 raptor witch do you think is going to be the better off road vehicle. JK 😜 great video but this is something that's actually happening and people seem to fail to realize that you can't compare the maverick to a mid size truck. Hell you can barely call it a truck it's in a class of its own.

[@tamccullough88]

So, is TFL a Toyota hating channel? I mean, you are comparing a tiny truck, the maverick, to a true midsized truck, the Tacoma. Even Ford calls the maverick a small truck. These aren't comparable. Just like when you tried to compare the baseline 4runner to the top-of-the-line Bronco. They are not comparable. Why not use something actually comparable, like the Ranger to a Tacoma? Can those not be compared? Does the Tacoma blow the Ranger out of the water so much that you have to compare it to something different and find the smallest differences where the maverick may have an advantage, like price or that stupid tailgate thing and call it better because of that? Your videos are fun, but come on. If you want to be taken seriously, do a real comparison. Do the 4Runner TRD Pro to the Bronco you own. Do a Ranger to a Tacoma.

[@user-xi1ql7oj4f]

You title the video "What's the Better Small Truck", then say, "it's up to you". One of the reasons people liked Clarkson, Hammond and May is because they actually had *opinions* about the cars they drove. Get one. Otherwise all you're doing is making 20 minute brochures.

[@robertreynolds8092]

I have a 1998 F150 4wd w orp. If I could have found an 8 foot bed on a Toyota I would have bought it.

[@zacharygoeden1282]

I’ll eep my 09 Colorado crew cab

[@robertyoung8289]

TFL. Are seriously implying that the Maverick is a off road competitor to the TRD PRO? Ridiculous. I could out perform the Maverick literally in 2wd. Any more than a easy fire road and the Maverick is useless off road.

[@juanzuniga5976]

These are technically 2 different trucks, the ford is a city car with a small bed for weekend Costco/Home Depot runs while the taco is a small work truck. I live an active lifestyle with kids and could see the maverick coming in handy but I’ll just stick to a full size

[@josijo]

Tacomas are more of a lifestyle status truck. F150s and dodges are work trucks.

[@AHungryHunky]

@@josijo Tacos are work trucks, but in the same vain that the Maverick is. Mostly used for fleet vehicles in buisnesses where some cargo space is needed, but towing and hauling aren't really important. Your local pest control or home inspector might have one for example. You're local contractor probably doesn't and if he does I hope he's not charging by the hour during equipment/supply delivery.

[@benrothssmith8954]

At least Toyota engine bay doesn’t look like a giant wiring harness 😂

[@skyisthelimit9951]

Which one is DIY-friendly, Maverick vs Tacoma?

[@MrRockyko]

In long run how will that maverick hold up compared to the ranger tremor I don’t no I think I would rather go with ranger

[@ronhau1542]

I think the Maverick is aimed at the Honda Ridgeline, and the Ranger is aimed at the Tacoma.

[@Mrmayor66]

Ranger!

[@0NIN7]

Ford isn't a reliable car company with the most recalls. The maverick isn't all that smaller, its not as tall and still as long as a normal crossover SUV . I hope Toyota can make a real compact truck, if they go for the RAV4 platform then it'll be a big truck.

[@hh6427]

The taco is just so much better looking imo

[@megapixel2004]

Toyota USA really burned me with my 16' Tacoma. 2qts low on fluid from factory, never shifted right again. Rear diff burned up at 7k miles. CPS left me stranded 3 hours from home. Hood skin separated from sub frame. Fuel pump went out at 45k miles. The list is endless. Worst part: Toyota USA deleted my service records and tried to direct my local dealership to withhold my transmission service records so I could not make a case for buy back. I should have paid for a lawyer, but my local dealership gave me a platinum protection plan for all my problems. That gave me peace of mind for about 4 years. Then I traded it for a Ram, traded my wife's RAV4 for a Jeep. Bought stock in Stellantis and never looked back. New Toyota products are overpriced, underengineered junk backed by a crooked company that doesn't care about their customers. If you're looking for a smaller pickup, literally go anywhere but Toyota. They're gonna be the same reliability, so you might as well pay less and be more comfortable. I'm not mad.

[@84imreplica]

The tailgate tie-downs on the Maverick are useless. None of the straps I've used work on these tie-downs on my Maverick. Small complaint, but overall I'm really happy with my truck.

[@that.schamp]

The Maverick isn't even a truck - it's a unibody car they forgot to put a trunk lid on. But it still has better payload capacity than the Tacoma >< The Tremor trim is more comparable to the off-road trim on the Tacoma, so this isn't just a comparison across categories, but against wildly different rim levels as well. Not to say it isn't a useful comparison, only that the price differential would be lower if the trims were comparable. And to answer your question which one I would get: I have a Taco Off-Road, and I'd get a Ranger. I really don't see what function vehicles like the Maverick and Ridgeline serve. Even with the Taco, the short bed is so small as to by nearly dysfunctional. If you want to haul stuff, you need to bring a trailer. So at that point, most people would be better off with a compact or mid size SUV or crossover with 3000-5000# towing capacity and better payload capacity. The compact or mid-size SUV/crossover is probably a little more $$$, but the functional gains - interior cargo and passenger capacity - would be very worth it.

[@philipjohn1338]

Body on frame trucks for me.