The New 2024 Toyota Tacoma Is a Real Eye-Opener In The Snow AND Mud!

[@TFLoffroad]

Thank you to O’Sullivan Law Firm and Scott O’Sullivan for sponsoring TFL’s long-term 2024 Toyota Tacoma reviews and testing. If you’ve been in an accident anywhere in the U.S., call Scott first at [phone], or visit ( osullivan-law-firm.com/tfl )!

[@butters88871]

Ok, what does that mean? Did the Law Firm buy the Taco?

[@TimeMariner]

Quit doing this.

[@stephenj4937]

The warning is because you have adaptive cruise control turned on. You either need to turn it off, or press and hold the cruise control button for ~3 seconds to switch to traditional (non-adaptive) cruise control.

[@rcktmn]

My 3rd gen TRD off road does this in the slushy snow. They need to put a heater in that radar sensor on the front

[@stephenj4937]

@@rcktmn This is what makes Subaru EyeSight superior in snow. It is cleared by the windshield wipers.

[@Hooner77]

@@stephenj4937 I have a new 2023 Forester and have encountered a few times that the EyeSight becomes disabled. The duration is usually short. I have been surprised by some of the things that have disabled it. Once I was driving up a hill at sunrise where the sun was shining directly into it. After cresting the hill, the EyeSight was restored after a couple of min.

[@kidamere2408]

Eh still happens ​@@stephenj4937

[@Dusdaddy]

@@stephenj4937 Good point!!

[@kah7874NH]

What a gift it is to be able to do this work as a father/son team. Great content as always guys.

[@tumbleweedking5668]

WORK?

[@seymorefact4333]

Sat in it last weekend at my local CO dealer. Interior is so premium to look and feel. Only issue is the back seats on double cab is for small kids. Unless your a 5'9 driver than plenty of room for avg size adults.

[@christrarback9748]

Reason I have to get rid of my 2021 and I can't get into a 4th as I'm 6'1 and it just won't work

[@mad-meh2719]

Phew, 5'9 guy here.

[@dbunch904]

You really think it looks premium? IMO in looks like a massive downgrade in quality.

[@FreeTimeFeats]

Third gen had the same issue. Girlfriends barely fit there on a double date

[@tacomas9602]

​@@dbunch904 it's a truck. It looks fine. Minus the bullshit touch screen radio system, its light years ahead of the interior on my round ass grey and boring 2006.

[@rbrock2928]

Can’t wait for the Trail Boss comparisons

[@elche1976]

Well the first comparison in the next video shows the Trail Boss > this Tacoma.

[@phw2274]

Fun father -son video. Great job guys.

[@U20E27]

I put the same tires on my Expedition they were game changers!! Really good tire in the snow. Definitely getting another set.

[@Kenneth_R]

That is exactly why Subaru puts the adaptive CC and safety systems up high behind the windshield. It works great in most storms as long as the wipers are working and the snowfall rate is not extremely heavy.

[@Weatherby406]

I had a 2020 Subaru Outback before my 4 runner and they perform very similar with radar. At least Toyota cruise isn’t disable when it happens

[@bhoop4076]

I can turn off the radar cruise in my '23 Outback when the eye-sight is disabled. After I do that, normal cruise works fine.

[@TrapMLK]

Leaving the A/C button on (it still works while blowing heat), helps control humidity in the cabin - which will keep your windows from fogging up, especially with multiple passengers. Before anyone chimes in “this isn’t good for the A/C, it’ll wear it out quicker” - I’ve done this for over a decade on 3 different cars, averaging 30-40k miles a year. I’ve never had a problem.

[@peugeottogo]

I’m here for the 404 wagon! 😎

[@sunnyduggineni4782]

I feel a lot better about our southern Ohio winters now...

[@ant.8673]

Those tires are great! I have them on my rav4, I go on trails every weekend and they do great.

[@TFLoffroad]

Yes they are!

[@dmccull6773]

Tommy spinning the tires. This reminds me of that MEME where the guy says “I told him not to sit there, gunnin it , spinning the tires Ohhh F!!!” 😂😂😂😂😂

[@WW-wf8tu]

White beard there with them debris catching steps probably would have gripped a bit better in the "mud" if someone was not slinging it like a hooligan. Hard to utilize tread when you are spinning it like slicks. :P Seemed to do really well on the slushy roads when driven properly. No argument that tires can make or break a performance. But you have to utilize what you have properly to make a proper assessment. It would be like putting M/T's on and then going to the drag strip and expecting it to perform like proper slicks.

[@SweetDrummer2007]

I love how he says “Dad” for everything. You can tell that Roman is a good daddy and his son really respects and loves him.

[@Tylnorton]

Um, not's not Andre lol and Andre is not Tommy's father lol.

[@SweetDrummer2007]

@@TylnortonRoman…hahaha

[@WalterA-b3d]

Looks like the two of you had a good time. Looking forward to many more videos showing what Blueberry can do.

[@elche1976]

Or can't do. It how it'll break.

[@mydian76]

We barely got any snow in northern Indiana this year it sucks. I like driving in it, even cars always have. It's fun to find a road like this or parking lot and mess around.

[@stevencripps4459]

I have BFG TrailTerrain’s on my F150. Got them in 2020 when they first came out. I live in Michigan, replaced my AT3w’s with them due to a blow out and I think they are they best all around tire right now if you’re looking for a hybrid off road/winter/highway/daily driver performance tire. Brand new, they will thought they had the best traction in the snow by far compared to the stock Michelin and even the AT3w’s I had on before. The only issue I have is I have maybe 45,000 miles on them and this will probably be my last winter with them since I have to run 4x4 in any snow or I lose traction, but I’m very happy with the tires. I’m currently debating another set of them or the AT4w’s. I love the look of the truck with the Falken’s but love the performance of the BFG’s.

[@kenhoward3512]

I'm impressed that Toyota has finally(?) figured out how to implement traction control in a measured way, without instantly cutting all throttle response (as my old 4Runner does, maddeningly).

[@kennethreynolds8]

Y'all are having to much fun in that new truck, good luck with Blueberry full speed ahead. 👍

[@stephenjn59]

Kudos to dad for trusting his son to be doing the driving in a brand new 50K (after taxes) truck.

[@Cloud30000]

Kudos to son for allowing elderly dad to drive in inclement weather

[@mediocreman2]

They're multimillionaires and have nicer cars than this.

[@marksullivan8200]

Toyota knocked it out of the park with this new taco as we all expected as for a year or so the frontier was as good or dare I say better than the previous taco for the last couple of years

[@VortexArcade]

You get a V6 in the Frontier. I like the Tacoma, but I'd bet anything it's no longer the most reliable mid size.

[@kirkadams9245]

Time to change the break-in oil. Great video. Im really impressed by this new Tacoma

[@elche1976]

Less impressed with new videos.

[@paul_t_kendall]

If the motor wasn't broken in before it is NOW😂 I'd be getting that oil changed asap and maybe see what kind of metal you knocked loose?

[@jeepthing98]

Glad to see that those Trail Terrains seem to be doing well, because I just picked those up for my 4Runner.

[@spankbanksportfishing]

the Trail Terrains are amazing.. have had them on my Outback for a year now!

[@Patrick-rd6hc]

After being really unimpressed by my gen 3 Tacoma, I've gotta admit that I like what I see from the new truck. Seems like they ticked just about every box I wanted to see improved aside from the smaller fuel tank.

[@jailman1]

When you change out the tires on this truck, could you test the General Grabber ATx?

[@BlueSTI]

💯 need mud tires for what you use it for

[@nick66rc2x]

Extreme depreciation on that resale. Should be press car pricing

[@calebkyle8022]

I just got a trd pro Tacoma and was wanting to take it more seriously off road. Most trails in my area are closed for the season but I was wondering if you guys knew of any in between Boulder and Fort Collins that I can hit this time of year. Thanks!

[@juanthelawnmowerthief1641]

Needs KO3’s!

[@freedomisntfree_44]

Can you buy them yet?

[@zacariaspiedrasdelrio8984]

Frozen blueberry, i like it👍

[@Travel_Photography_Dude]

Toyota seemed to make that front radar detector really sensitive the most Recent Toyota I have 23 Rav4 has that warning almost every time it rains too.

[@mwyo7282]

Seems like the trail terrains did pretty well in the snow on the pavement….where most people will use them. Curious on your feedback on those tires on future reviews.

[@mueldaddy]

Maybe the warning keeps coming on because you have cruise control on and it is looking to use the radar for the adaptive feature?

[@darylcopp9013]

My 2017 Highlander gives a similar message about clearing the sensor/camera when they get covered up. I disable the automatic braking system to stop the message from happening at all and becoming continuously annoying. I try to remember to shut off automatic braking if I am going to be driving in slushy/snowy conditions to be proactive.

[@ThaBaykedOne]

I have to drive through this stuff often up here in Canada. Waiting on the Limited Hybrid to come up here.

[@imaginarygoblin]

This was definitely this past weekend. lol

[@Thankyou_3]

Great job guys in putting this truck to work and to see how soon the Turbo will blow. Toyota made a disastrous decision to make it small displacement with a Turbo. I was always a fanboy of the previous Tacoma but honestly the pre 2015 are the best models. In 2024, the Nissan Frontier is a hidden gem.

[@OmarSpence]

Now to convince the Mrs. for one of these instead of a crossover 😅

[@FullsendOffroad]

The Blueberry loves to have fun!!!

[@JohnDoe-wy2py]

Take a drink every time Tommy says Dad.

[@jockosboy17]

2:25 disable adaptive cruise control...

[@SuperDagbo]

Great video love TFL.

[@nicholassmith7048]

Do you guys usually apply any sort of paint protection such as PPF and/or ceramic coating?

[@plus790]

Back in '89 we called that a lawn job.

Great Tacoma video!!

[@pernell4351]

That’s a sensor in the front of the truck that’s giving you that warning that happened to our New Chevrolet track for the cold weather we had down here in in Louisiana we was getting that sensor when I was going through some snow.

[@dan-o3q]

3 or 4 inches of snow. We just got 5 feet here in cape breton, nova scotia

[@markgerega6507]

I had the same problem with the my passport.with wet heavy snow all kind of lights came on, it ended up being snow covering the front camera.wiped all the snow off all the lights went out

[@mr.commander3947]

How much u paid for this new trd off road taco ?? dealer ripped u off ?? big mark up on it ??? waiting list ???

[@is6566]

They said MSRP. Got it with help from Toyota.

[@r35tmanbash]

Does the Taco come with anti-corrosion spray from the dealer for snowy roads?

[@JR-pb5dz]

@tfloffroad what would be fun to know is how these stock tires rate compared to other new off-road truck tires you guys have tested. I.e. TRX, raptor, Z71s, etc

[@judithvilla6026]

What are your impressions of the front dash setup? Driver and passenger sides.

[@shawnroberts2285]

Did you guys do any snow testing in 2WD mode? I'm considering getting a 4x2 Tacoma TRD Sport and want to know how much trouble I'll be in in the winter :D

[@thedanimal3400]

I have a 2024 rav4 hybrid and those sensors get blocked all the time. I just go clean them off. Then another hour down the road I will have to clean them again. That's usually only when it's snowing out pretty good

[@kingpin3919]

Loving the tacoma videos fellas

[@richardcarelli7497]

Does the defroster clear the whole windshield? It seems in the video that the passenger’s side is foggy.

[@TFLoffroad]

That's a great question. We will do more testing with this.

[@omegaplumbing]

Kids born in Colorado I don’t miss snow…

[@accordv6er]

Still think you guys need a GX to show what you can do with 10k. No need to shift on the fly... AWD with a limited slip center. Older electronics are annoying, slow sure. Sounds great though and reliable as the sun. I have a highish mileage 06 I'd sell you guys, rust free, be a fun trail vehicle for sure.

[@C-M-E]

Ironically, with the advances in simulation accuracy and wind tunnel testing even with consumer-grade vehicles in the pursuit of efficiency, there hasn't been a manufacturer in recent memory who's managed to shape the wheel wells/underside to prevent mud, rain or slush from cycling out and back onto the windshield.

[@tallll70]

5:40 for sec i thought you have Trabant there... So It's Blue Berry TRD Off Road... in short bee bee

[@Dusdaddy]

Overall, not bad considering it's a stock configuration. Dedicated winter tires would be a great help but that ran ok as is. Not to sure what model he was referring to that switched to 4wd automatically though.

[@huronv9500]

If you have your cruise on, that may be why it keeps warning you to clean the sensor?

[@philquinton1629]

Does anyone know how many 12v connections are inside the cabin? I know the 22 and 23 only had one.

[@ICU81269]

If you dont plan on keeping the truck its fine to ignore the 500 mile oil change when the vehicle is brand new. But for those who keep their vehicles I find that 500, 1500 and then 4500 mile oil changes makes vehicles last. I have a 92 accord with 291,000 miles all original trans and engine. 09 crv 110,000 miles trouble free. 16 Tacoma 80,000 miles trouble free.

[@daveroush4896]

🤯mind is blown!

[@lacaraddict5177]

Absolutely love these snowy videos: audi rs3, Wrangler and this one. Keep it guys !

[@cablebandit]

Has the differential cover rusted through yet?

[@ap4x452]

That's a ford thing

[@cablebandit]

At least you can replace the Ford cover with out buying an entirely new axle housing

[@ESGsoccer]

Ah man y’all making me want a new Taco Bell

[@Gonzo1968]

Love it! Break in be dammed! 😂

[@dennisl6198]

not sure where the tesla hate is coming from in other comments. my AWD tesla is the best vehicle i have on snow and ice. I even used it the other day to 'plow' the 20 inches of snow in my driveway... back out of garage, set height to lowest, drive up the driveway until its clear, set suspension back on 'normal.' problem solved! but was it surprising this tacoma with brand new at tires does well in snow? nope.

[@JetSkiSuper7]

I have a video idea for you. Put that turbo Tacoma on a dyno for us. That mile high dyno run would be cool on its own but then imagine putting the NA v6 Taco next to it for a comparison.

[@donaldmcgregor8152]

Turn off the adaptive cruise control, maybe it won’t be so disruptive?

[@RichardVac]

I like the truck and the video, thx

[@JohnDoe-wy2py]

Tommy continues to talk like he is 13 years old BUT Roman treats him like he’s 13. Strange dynamic.

[@reggie2261]

It got four tires so what’s the difference?

[@dstromboli7945]

Looks just like the Nissan Frontier.

[@chrisdemas8246]

I like the exterior of the new Tacoma but not crazy about the interior. Nice looking truck but prefer the 2023 TRD OR overall. I like how the Tacoma had its own look vs a small Tundra in the new version.

[@jmuir6097]

What about a cover for the box for fuel economy

[@svtjackal]

That warning keeps popping up because you have the cruise control on.

[@fuzzycuffs]

So would you get the auto or manual?

[@PNWXOverland]

It's hilarious that you guys talk about the radar sensor but don't even clean it off when out of the truck....lol

[@BDevi0us]

YOU GUYS BEAT TRDJON 😮

[@tomdevoe1849]

I like the name sonic

[@mediocreman2]

I had the same tires on my AWD car and it did much better than that truck. The problem with trucks is they don't have any weight over the rear wheels when they're empty. It's almost a FWD truck when you don't have weight and who wants to have stuff in the bed all the time?

[@kelsey809]

😊👍 Cool! ..until you configure one and see the price. 😳🙄🤯

[@nicholassmith7048]

Almost spring? It's Feb 8 and the first day of Spring is technically March 21st. That's 6 weeks away.

[@TheNotimprezed]

Hey, when you live where winter is 6 months, 6 weeks doesn't seem so long!

[@davidt8438]

Too bad you didn’t test off road and snow conditions with the Goodyear wrangler all terrain tires which were standard on previous models. Then we could see how the new 2024 Tacoma really compares to the previous generations. These tires give the impression that this new truck is more capable which isn’t true.

[@ericochoa4271]

That warning comes on because you need to clean the sensor. That happens with my 3rd gen when it's really dirty because of all that slush.

[@WheresHerb]

Duh!😅 Thanks Captain Obvious.

[@ericochoa4271]

@herbwheeler4470 Yeah exactly. It didn't look very obvious to them.

[@richardnayfilms2812]

⁠@@ericochoa4271It was extremely obvious to them. They were talking about the truck constantly alerting them, after they cleared it. They know why it came on in the first place 😂 You can’t clean sensors WHILE you’re driving and it’s snowing, and they were saying it shouldn’t constantly tell you that. Think a little.

[@NorthernRetreat]

Interesting test. Boots would be very useful. 😁

[@ChrisTopher-yi8mj]

My boss got the same truck in calgary alberta and broke down on him on a trip in British Columbia 😂

[@elche1976]

Looks like a pattern.

[@morningdrums]

I wish this truck had better tires for off road and wish the infotainment system was more sleek into the dash board without sticking up like that.

[@nathanbeaner928]

Those tires seem to work perfect in the snow you were on… no need for mud terrains unless you’re driving in that mud you were in, but I’m sure 98% of us that drive on normal snowy roads these tires will do

[@tycotoys]

You guys bring one video after another on the 2024 Tacoma in real world situations. TRD Jon who ?

[@tycotoys]

@UC2R9-ToYCZdNeoj_QlcF1dA Next 2024 Tacoma topic ? What can you haul ? I personally prefer the 6’ bed, Mount a Yakima OVERHAUL HD in bed attach two sets of Yakima Big Catch Kayak saddles. Then mount two Hobie Outback Kayaks on top, underneath mount in bed bike rack and mount two mountain bikes. Then on the back hook up an Airstream Basecamp or similar. This is what people will do with the new Taco? I know I will.

[@mbrawthen]

The Toyota Tacoma is real alright …A REAL POS‼️🤔👍🏽

[@bscabl]

in today's news... factory tires are not great. tomorrow... water is wet.

[@laundrieshanging9077]

BFG Trail Terrain website claims several snow rated. Weird?

[@WhiteSubie]

Some manufacturers have a slightly modified tire version for their vehicle. Idk for sure but that could be why.

[@spencersteele7]

My 2023 Tundra used to lock out the screen and as soon as you'd clear the screen, it would come back again! Worst part? It locks out adaptive cruise control. Super annoying when driving on the freeway long distance without the ability to stop and clear it every few miles. Huge design flaw from Toyota.

[@WASHINGTONSTATEDOGTRAINER]

GREAT VIDEO .....

[@TFLoffroad]

Thank you!