The 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRDPRO is rated at 23MPG... Here are my results after first fill up

[@LeoTheShortGuy]

Mega spammers. Yikes. I think Kirk is under attack!!

[@NomenClature-o8s]

Yes…please report them as Spam

[@joeblack1052]

The issues people have with the 4cylinder turbo are ridiculous If you drive it like a sports car it won’t last long but if you drive it like diesel then it could last a long time Low revs under 3000 rpm using that low down torque Drive like a heavy footed clown and you will junk it like everything else😅

[@chibbyylol]

If anything the hybrid takes off load on the low end from the turbo engine since instant power

[@joeblack1052]

@@chibbyylol more just compensates for lag at low revs

[@AbrahamArthemius]

Heck, i almost never put my foot down that much when i was driving and it's a small NA engine (1.5L). Driving smoothly & making the engine rev low will do wonders with your engine reliability in the long run.

[@dave3657]

Why should I have to baby my engine ? I don’t race or speed, but just drive. Turbos just puts extra stress on an engine.

[@joeblack1052]

@@dave3657 driving a vehicle in its peak torque band is normal If one is using the torque and the engine is built for it then it should be no different to running a V6 at higher revs to find that peak torque If you had a turbo diesel you wouldn’t be revving it out like sports car especially a truck where it usually has engine configured for low end torque Too many people think turbo and performance when these new turbos are designed to give good torque at low displacement The enemy of the turbo is heat ,higher revs all the time equals more heat and it is now out of its peak torque and pointless With 8 ratios there is no need for a heavy foot if you want to argue otherwise fine. The public has to educate themselves on how to use smaller displacement turbos correctly and get the old thinking of hitting the redline out of their heads

[@BillFugate-ep4nf]

I got 23.5 on my 2024 tacoma

[@InvestBetter.]

A lot of the EPA testing is done to simulate 50 MPH driving That it gets 23 in the real world is great. It won't perform like a Ranger Raptor, but it should offer above-average performance,with class leading MPG

[@eddieBoxer]

Who cares about the MPG, you guys are so ridiculous, if you like the truck then buy it, don't worry about the price, all vehicles and food prices are going up.

[@chibbyylol]

@@eddieBoxer When most metrics are similar, the differences stand out. Whether that's a decent bit higher mpg here, bit more power there etc

[@CarsofGlasgow]

Fantastic video Kirk, loved seeing the Tacoma. Thanks for sharing.

[@beexiong2995]

Remember kirk that the trd pro has 33 inch vs the smaller trd offroad 31? Bigger tires net lower mpg. Tacoma4g owners are reporting 26-30 mpg

[@KirkKreifels]

The lift and 33" kill the mpg here.

[@firebir11]

I can manage 23 out of my 2020 4runner.. it's stock...but still this doesn't seem worth it.

[@K4Cachet]

A Tacoma with 4 cylinder turbo is better than NO Tacoma

[@rickp6391]

But not better than a used Tacoma

[@ThePHLMerc]

The Toyota hybrids don't achieve optimal mileage until you get well over 5000 miles. Seems the computers are learning for that time period.

[@hoseman10]

I believe it. I just bought one and the mileage hasn't been that great so far

[@alwayne5932]

Hey Kirk..I know Toyota been using the JBL in their models but I wonder if they could switch to another sound system in the Toyotas .. because in my Lexus with that Marklev sound man I wouldn’t trade that for nothing else 😁..but I think they should try something else in terms of sound in the Toyotas put that in notes for them ok

[@Peytonsdad]

It's not the brand it's the system. I've heard great sounding JBL systems but the "premium" Toyota systems are anything but. Cheap paper speakers with weak sub. That was the experience with my 2023 Tacoma and 2018 tundra. Same system basically.

[@Mylifeislegendary982-vd3vI]

New Tacoma is excellent class leading mid size truck and already the number one selling mid size truck in its segment like always 🤴👑🤴. Now it just achieved 23 mpg while having 326hp and 465lb-ft. Haters Will always exist like how 40s guys don't like 50s music LOL

[@avdp9095]

Don't understand why you all have problems with a 4 cilinder hybrid......we have hybrids for decades now in Europe, mainly Toyota's, extremly reliable.....

[@noxnyc23]

Because if we don’t complain about it, we would feel like we’re not being American 👊🏼

[@davidsullivan1914]

Y’all allowed to have a truck in Europe?

[@user-yu6nt4mz4j]

The EPA tests don't include hard acceleration bursts like you demonstrate. Given a reasonable approach, 213 MPG is most likely reasonable. I notice that every time the MPG gauge gets over the 21 MPG mark, you demonstrate the acceleration.

[@shirolee]

That's impressive!

[@mrgurulittle7000]

That’s a pretty good rating.👍

[@frankmartin1325]

Dude, You're a monster!! 18:57 Why are you driving with your High Beams on in the rain??

[@LacDole]

Brutal!

[@KirkKreifels]

They're automatic.

[@Kjhgr01]

@@KirkKreifels Lights are automatic, the high beams in auto dimming mode don't work in daylight or that close to a car. You can report that to Toyota if that's really the case. I have two Toyota with wiper linked auto headlights and high beams, both don't turn on the high beams in daylight.

[@ET_Videos]

I'd love to throw a boost controller and bigger intercooler on that buggah!

[@ntro-p]

idk how you got that. i have the same truck and can't get past 18 mpg.

[@5aetern]

wondering if the air dam would affect this test

[@n118nw]

4G TRD OR owner here.. 33" tires and a roof rack and I average about 21 mpg on the highway and about the same in the city (but I spend most of my time on a highway).

[@hongchan1202]

Informative!

[@markstevenson6635]

Gosh, a 4+ gallon test. A nearly complete tank full will be even more informative.

[@escheidl]

A stock TRD Off Road i-Force Max would probably average 25 mpg due to the smaller tires. I'm going to predict that the 25 Camry LE you tested will beat the base hybrid Corolla when you test it. And outperform it 0-60 by far.

[@KirkKreifels]

Yup I agree

[@stevens.7654]

mpgs are probably not high on the list of concerns for an off road tuned truck, especially at this price. obviously this truck should be driven on the dirt most of the time.

[@StephenJohn1x]

I hope it comes with massage seats like in tundra 2025 and that they have 6 feet bed with hybrid trd 4x4

[@michaelptm2269]

Just admit this truck takes your Nissans lunch money 💰 haha

[@patrikjonsson5188]

The yellow car looks like a VW Karmann Ghia.

[@ibanezmakki]

Crazy how the switching from a hybrid Camry to a hybrid Taco drops the mpg from 60 to 23.. i think it's time Toyota came up with a Camry truck 😂

[@BillLaBrie]

They could do that but it wouldn’t have those big ol’ tires and meany-face grille that makes truck owners feel like a big strong man, Mr Hat!

I think that is pretty good

[@DanielGonzalez-ku2tj]

Not complaining ever again with my crv hybrid 39 - 40 mpg

[@user-yu6nt4mz4j]

sorry, I meant 23 MPG not 213 as in my Typo. I still think you are not giving the truck a reasonable test.

[@cadafi025]

I stay with my frontier pro x 2022 v6 😊

[@lennygarrison6836]

Smart man! 👍🏻

[@chibbyylol]

Thing is would you have switched if it was priced lower, had a the old v6 and all? The ones that bought the older stuff for reliability isn’t the targeted demographic here since…presumably they bought that older stuff to keep it for a long time right? Why would they upgrade lol

[@HiPlains1]

@@chibbyylol Regardless of price there are some issues with the new taco. Internal bump stops with cheapo cast aluminum top hats will explode if you hit something just right Cast aluminum not a good choice as the shock will drive right up into the wheel well. What happened to the frame mounted bump stops? Other issue is no proper trans intercooler so the rear diff can overheat when towing or off roading. The transmission is also experiencing total failures with some drivers requiring a new trans. And those are on backorder. Back seat room is a joke but on the TRD the back seats are totally useless. Not even a 5 year old could fit in that. In all I think the QC on these new ones are pretty comical. Obviously they feel people don't intend to do anything but mall crawl. Allot of corners cut. This is a product of the new CEO big time.

[@SomeOne_86]

@@HiPlains1 And the paint issues as well! They have so much orange peel, and the black details on the higher trims look like a 16 year old spray painted them with a can. Unacceptable for the price!

[@cmdrls212]

I bought a Nissan once...and it was the last time 😂

[@sonnycarreon8239]

Drop the vid of 2025 civic Si!

[@KirkKreifels]

Sometime this month!

[@RangerRickTV]

20 mpg

[@MR3DDev]

This doesn't come with wireless AA and Carplay?

[@KirkKreifels]

It does but Toyotas wireless AA is hit or miss with my pixel

[@MR3DDev]

@@KirkKreifels same thing on my corolla we rather have it plugged in. Thats why it doesnt bother me the IS350 doesn;t have wireless AA

[@justaformer11b95]

My 2011 6.2L Yukon Denali gets an average of 18-20ish MPGs and 24ish on the highway. Granted, I live in the stix and everything is long distance, but the point is, sometimes all the fancy things they have to do now for MPGs is just making cars and trucks gutless. Just my thoughts.

[@trspotr]

Karmann Ghia, the yellow thing was 😂

[@MdGuardian1032]

Hmmmmm, my 2023 with the V6 natural aspirated on similar flat driving got 24mpg average over 217 miles on similar flat highway and some "interstate speed" on delivery trip yesterday. A full bed of bowling pinsetter equipment on the way up and and just my phat arse on the way back. Interesting how the mpg between the old V6 and this new I4 turbo are in similar range. My '23 Taco is a TRD off-road and is pure stock. No lift, no heavy tires etc...

[@rightlanehog3151]

Kirk, Not bad.

[@hitechrr]

My 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 Ext cab get about 19 around town and 23mpg on the highway. It has the 5.3 without the turbo headache. And it is a full-size trunk, not a toy.

[@derrickp]

Yeah but it is a GMC

[@justaformer11b95]

My 2011 Yukon has the 6.2L and it gets similar mileage. I drive like a granny and it’s all country roads, but the points stands. It’s a truck with over 400 ft/lb of torque. Not these modern gutless look-a-likes. lol

[@chibbyylol]

On Fuelly (based on 155 vehicles, 16,053 fuel-ups and 4,826,890 miles of driving for a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500), the average MPG seems to be in the 15mpg to 18mpg range. You driving only downhill or something? lol

[@hitechrr]

@@chibbyylol I get the best mileage on the highway. Doing 70 MPH will give me 22-23 MPG. I got over 29MPG once on the NJ turnpike heading to NY. It still shows it on my dash as the best.

[@music-writinglife1813]

Boy that's freeway mileage...lol.. While your sitting there in traffic...the good thing is now we know what the all around avg. Is..

[@ytj22]

60's Karmann Ghia? 10:24

[@pcihector]

So you could say that it is the best case scenario for the worst spec Tacoma Hybrid related to mpg.

[@LacDole]

I averaged 21.9mpg at the pump over 109K miles with my 2016 Tacoma TRD Off-Road. You need at least four 15-gal fill ups to get a real fuel economy, it's a decent start though.

[@lanesworld4000]

Hot day with A/C on really kills mpg also.

[@EvaBastienen]

Your channel is not just a place for entertainment, it is a source of inspiration and wisdom. Thank you for your creativity and diligence!🍕🐈🤹

[@donaldmartin4980]

Sure as hell don’t want a TV screen on the dashboard ..

[@marcelmadaire9056]

Does the Taco Hybrid take regular gas or premium?

[@davet7184]

Should be regular gas. My Father in law has a Hybrid Max Grand Highlander that takes Regular.

[@marcelmadaire9056]

@@davet7184 I wonder why premium is recommended for the Landcruiser with the same drivetrain?

[@hoseman10]

87 octane is what it requires.

[@jjk109]

I’m waiting for the 2025 4Runner and Land Cruisers to be for sale, and your road test reviews.

[@HiPlains1]

They have the same flaw as the taco with the internal bump stops with the weak ass aluminum top hats. Plus no proper transmission intercooler. Buy a 2024 its the better 4 runner every day and twice on Sundays.

[@chibbyylol]

@@HiPlains1 The Land Cruiser, Sequoia and GX550 all have frame mounted bump stops, will have to wait for the 4Runner when it is more available

[@ra_redesignautomobiles]

Glad i live in a country where diesel toyota exists

[@Kjhgr01]

275 miles of range, full?? Dang, even my 23 4Runner gives me 385 to start with! Shrinkflation is tough at Toyota!

[@davidglad]

I've gone 485+ miles on my 06 Camry (18 gal tank) without the fuel light coming on. Weird companies don't realize we prefer to drive forever and only fill when a local station looks cheap

[@paulburgos3152]

…SALUTE to you MASTER AUTO…⚙️⚙️⚙️⚙️

[@rickp6391]

Interesting the average MPG you had to zero out before your test was 16.8mpg. While we have no idea how long a test that was, its probably a more real world figure.

[@JogBird]

is there any place in florida that this can be used for its intended purpose

[@takaradope]

Probably only the Everglades

[@KirkKreifels]

Yes, but you have to get creative or travel hours

[@westqueenwesthomes7717]

Have you been stopped by state troopers for speeding, when testing cars? How do they respond to you when you explain that you’re doing a KZbin video for your channel?

[@KirkKreifels]

Never happened. 🥠

[@LeoTheShortGuy]

Nice

[@papayaman123]

19 mpg prediction

[@papayaman123]

I was wrong

[@chibbyylol]

first clothed comment

[@DianaVaskova-g8h8h]

Your videos always stand out from many others. Thank you for your talent and hard work!🐰🛴🐧

[@darrelwhite2649]

And a full-size diesel Silverado 1500 does around 26. With no high-dollar batteries to go out in a few years.

[@newmobile1455]

and people think I'm crazy for getting a Honda Grom $3,500 new with 166mpg $22 a month for insurance PCX and ADV160 $4,500 new 90mpg same on insurance

[@KirkKreifels]

All solid bikes

[@ytj22]

The Tacoma fairs much better in a fender bender.

[@newmobile1455]

@@ytj22 I know how to have an acident to my favor learn to fall without hurting yourself some how I know when a potential acident is about to happen and avoid most of them

[@seanmcneil2903]

That screen looks like an afterthought

[@prescottlange]

Never go full TRD

[@KirkKreifels]

🤣🤣🤣

[@J.Young808]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@appleztooranges]

My 2023 Tacoma trd pro got 24.2 mpg on a hot day. I typically get 22-24

[@HiPlains1]

Induction gives you zero gain for MPG's. They do it for EPA regulations and lower C02. That's the only reason. You do gain low end torque but you better pray you never have to replace that turbo out of warranty. Turbos and hybrid systems only add more complexity. More crap that can go wrong.

[@JacquesContreras]

Toyota tacoma 2.7 com back

[@J.Young808]

6:06 I think you will get 20-21 mpg. On the first freeway drive home from the gas station I go to I 24-26mpg displayed when I exit the freeway. I loose about 2-5 mpg getting home uphills. I normally get about 18-19 mpg in mostly city driving. I have a 2023 Tacoma TRD OR Access Cab auto V6

[@user-FTRU6GJ]

They should offer it with the 4 cylinder hybrid. That MPG is horrible for 2024. You won’t need power in little trucks because most people won’t tow with this and if they do it’s not much

[@GlorifiedG-z9c]

I see people towing travel trailers with them al the time, trailers bigger than I'd tow with my 1st gen V8 😧

[@chezzyperson3339]

The wait for the Stout

[@jayc4562]

Over priced 4 cylinder turbo. Wait a year and see if it blows up.

[@ronaldreagan-ik6hz]

a retune can take away the cut out start, and it will make the engine last longer.

[@ytj22]

Are you referring to the stop/start?

[@ronaldreagan-ik6hz]

@@ytj22 yes. i saw something online that you can disable that function which will make the engine have more life.

[@ytj22]

@@ronaldreagan-ik6hz It may be possible to have it default to 'off' at the dealership, otherwise you'll have to turn it off every time you start it.

[@ronaldreagan-ik6hz]

@@ytj22 yeah. i am not sure how it works. i just saw a ford podcast where they talked about how they reprogrammed it to not shut off, as they said the shut off feature saves on gas some, but hurts engine life long term. this included the cylinder shutdown while driving at low drag. typical "green" bullshit. they call this carbon efficient -- while they wont count the cost of reduced engine life.

[@ytj22]

@@ronaldreagan-ik6hz yep!

[@konradhittner4668]

My ‘95 Dodge Dakota pickup goes 21mpg.

[@gerardodominguez5270]

How much hp/ tq does your 95 dodge Dakota give you?

[@HiPlains1]

@@gerardodominguez5270 Some of them have a 318 V8. Mine did back in the day.

[@pedroochoa70]

Do a night review

[@castandblast1852]

That screen is just too big for a midsize truck

[@dougrobinson8602]

It's about right for a home theater. It's ridiculous.

[@hoseman10]

There's the 8-inch screen for the tiny screen lovers.

[@TimZ007]

It should have the full Ecvt drivetrain without a turbo. Like the 245 in the Sienna. Make it RWD with E FWD. should be getting 35mpg easy like that. Maverick hybrid gets 40. I think they missed the boat with this one and reliability will suffer a lot a well long term I think. It probably better than the Tundra though.

[@Mylifeislegendary982-vd3vI]

New Tacoma is a class leading mid size truck and reliability wise its been excellent plus nearly flawless. Toyota is preparing a Actual maverick rival very soon .

[@chibbyylol]

Probably will be that on the Stout pickup or whatever it'll be called. eCVT can't handle 300+ lb-ft of torque reliability hence why nothing that uses it makes over like 200 - 250 lol or strained under a load of towing anything a mid size truck would do

[@stea2494]

My brother in law bought the non hybrid version and this thing is not that fuel efficient, i think the v6 3.5l would have had way better mileage

[@beexiong2995]

No it doesn't lol.

[@J.Young808]

What does BIL get with the 2024 iforce engine? I average 18-19 in the city driving I do. If I do more highway I’m 21-22mpg and I have a 2023 TRD OR Access Cab V6.

[@stea2494]

@@J.Young808 i dont recall, i just remember sitting in it and was surprised that his 4 cyl was worst on gas than my 2022 BMW X5 inline 6. I have not been in his vehicule in a while

[@Alex-rl3mj]

I'll buy a hybrid, but without a turbo.

[@chibbyylol]

it'd be underpowered and un-competitive with the higher end midsize truck segment

[@timothydevries383]

I wish Toyota would have just slowly improved the old 1GR engine, it's much more suitable for a durable truck.

[@Mylifeislegendary982-vd3vI]

What nonsense you are talking about . New turbo I4 and hybrid turbo I4 are excellent engines with Great power performance torque and miles better than the old overrated V6 . Importantly new turbo I4/hybrid turbo I4 has been extremely reliable so far as well. These invalid attacks on the new Tacoma and engines are unfound lol

[@goldeneagle3218]

Excuse me. How much is it? Over $65 thousand? 🤮 You know that 4 cylinder turbo wouldn't last long.

[@dougrobinson8602]

Turbos can last a long time if you drive them right. Warm-up and cool-down are critical. Oil changes should be more frequent than what the OCI calls for. Short trips should be avoided. Use good quality fuel, not that Seven Eleven crap Kirk filled up with. Turn off the start-stop feature. Those are just plain stupid. To be honest, though, you should do that with any engine.

[@4xeGuy]

That truck would not average more than 13mpg here in NYC lol

[@zachlafond2652]

Until the engine spins a bearing.

[@markf8256]

Test drove a TRD off-road. Not impressed. Feels like a cheap interior. Too much hard plastic and very cramped, and the fuel tank is too small. I am 6’, 220, and shoulder room is awful. My brother owns a 2018 Tacoma Limited with horrible transmission shift issues. Despite this, I told him I would not bother with the new Tacoma.

[@Mylifeislegendary982-vd3vI]

New Tacoma has a excellent interior and doesn't feel cheap whatsoever compared to its rivals. Interior space in the new Tacoma is perfectly fine and if people really want more space they would buy a tundra or something. Overall full majority of people love and impressed. Again I respect your opinion very much

[@ronaldreagan-ik6hz]

that screen looks totally out of place, too big, goofy.

[@KirkKreifels]

Aesthetically not good. Functionally great for Android auto

[@ronaldreagan-ik6hz]

@@KirkKreifels yeah. its only missing the duct tape holding the "ipad to the dash" look LOl. Nissan was the same way. i bought a 2023 Frontier because i could get the long bed in the work truck 4x4 version and i did not want the new turbo toyotas. now for 2025 the dash mounted screen looks much more integrated. cheers man.

[@hoseman10]

@@ronaldreagan-ik6hz It has the optional 8-inch screen for the tiny screen lovers.

[@ronaldreagan-ik6hz]

@@hoseman10 look at the new 2025 nissan frontier screen. having a ipad velcroed to the dash on the Tacoma looks goofy at the least

[@hoseman10]

@@ronaldreagan-ik6hz I use the GPS on it all the time and I really like it a lot!

[@dioralcide8490]

Toyota is overhyped and overpriced

[@wny9521]

That screen in the TACO seems way out of place. Way too high and big. 23 MPG is NOT impressive at all. NO thank you TOYNNNNOOOTA>

[@hoseman10]

An 8-inch screen is available for tiny screen lovers.

[@dioralcide8490]

JBL sucks period

[@Subeeusa]

Hope engine last 10k miles 😂

[@bcjammer87]

Cool now throw a 5k lb trailer on and watch it drop to 10. Fuel ratings are complete BS.

[@chibbyylol]

Fuel mpg is based on flat grade at constant speed, gives best ballpark for most driving. Obviously most are smart enough to know towing stuff will lower it and only going downhill will raise it

[@davidnguon6972]

No V6 and to much good bye toyota said

[@ytj22]

What did they say?

[@jasonnies2169]

For me it's not the mpg or 4 cylinder as much as the insane price tag. I wanted one really bad but after dealership mark-ups I was looking at 70k and that was for the off-road, not even the pro.