Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road vs Chevy Colorado Z71 - sand and rock crawl test

Our Tacoma crawl control video has received muck skepticism about the technology and the truck's capabilities. This video puts that argument to rest.

[@rodneywilhelm8912]

If you want apples to apples use the ZR2 Colorado..meant more for off road like the Tacoma Off Road.

[@jordanyang3066]

Crawl control is a legit system.

[@Oakleyworld]

Jordan Yang yep, im sold

[@angelz6323]

Yang true

[@acomitapita]

Thanks for the comparison. Most of us aren't going to purchase the zr2 or TRD Pro; so I appreciate this comparison for the average consumer.

[@amie704]

Yeah, I was waiting for a review like this. Most people are gonna buy Trd offroad or Z71. A lot of people have ZR2 in the mouth but no cash to buy it. :-/

[@cserpent24]

You never put the front or rear end lockers on the Colorado why

[@ren5461]

If you need crawl control you shouldn't be off road

[@RobDaman]

Did you guys air down at Big Bear? As a noob offroader that is the first thing to do offroading. Well technically the first thing is be sure you have a air compressor. Lol

[@rudedogii]

No need to air down. Only if you need more traction and a smoother ride.

[@Tankerpaul223]

Noobs should probably avoid the trail that requires them to air down. lol I play with a prerunner, Ko2s at 30 psi have yet to get me stuck. I cant argue though, softer tires do make a noticeable difference, especially with open diff and 2wd.

[@rudedogii]

You can air down only when necessary. Like stuck in deep sand but it also makes for a smoother ride on any trail. I run 40psi on the hiway and 20 on the trail. Could go lower but not necessary. I've gone as low as 10 psi out on the Dunes. No need to go lower than necessary.

[@marklitzow2743]

Rob Daman Exactly what I was thinking. My Gu patrol doesn't have crawl control and the only two times I've nearly been stuck in sand I've been able to continue on with no assistance. But think it comes down to experience and knowing vehicle limits.

[@darinclemons465]

Gas vs diesel. Long bed vs short bed.

[@nassirhussein9438]

Should've been YES vs ZR2

[@thestig007]

Like how he had the wipers rubbing sand into the windshield the whole time.

[@confusedjeremy3496]

He didn't even get the off-road Colorado 😐😑

[@Ryearthvl7983]

You should have tried the Colorado ZR2 instead

[@jornelindberg5127]

haha the air pressure wont do crap if your high centered

[@juanloco3078]

I love Tacoma

[@mikemartinez1885]

This guy works for Toyota. ...apples to apples?? 🍎 Compare it to a ZR2..!! Duh..!!!

[@thedriversseat]

At the time this was shot, neither the ZR2 nor the TRD PRO were available. So actually, TRD Off-Road vs Z71 is indeed a fair comparison. And the Z71 is more expensive. The ZR2 is ever MORE expensive so you really need to get your trims straight.

[@mikemartinez1885]

thedriversseat My apologies...

[@2005OEFArmy]

@thedriversseat I call BS on that statement. The cheapest advertized new TRD Offroad in my area(Minneapolis, MN) is advertised at $37,455(auto trans), while the cheapest new gas Z71(which comes with the auto locking diff just like the diesel) is adverised at $31,977. The cheapest new diesel Z71 $36,685. That's a $6,000 difference if you are comparing apples to apples, and even the diesel version is almost $1K cheaper. Your reply, right here, clearly shows you are biased, because you can't even tell your viewers the truth about pricing. The Taco's MSRP is $400 less, but we are talking about real world prices where Chevy always has great deals and Taco's sell at or even above MSRP.

[@jonah12705]

Comparison vs ZR2 would be more accurate.

[@armandomendoza9878]

This is a front business for the mafia

[@z28ombie09]

So lame should have compared the ZR2

[@johncapozzoli7394]

I drive a 2011 avalanche and have seen these clips of the crawl control before..... This dude has a lead block on his foot.... My 6000 lbs truck can crawl out of a rut and has pulled out more than one TRD off the beach.... Check the clip of the dude in the Dodge .... Cool feature wish they gave the chevy a chance

[@losethealtitude7730]

My 2010 taco is a workhorse. I don’t think I’ll buy anything newer than a 2016 tacoma. I just hate all the technology. I like my trucks simple and tough as hell.

[@andreiarca3024]

Same. I ended up getting the sr5 w/TRD sport package and used the money I saved for a 3" lift kit, BFG ko2's and 16" offroad wheels. No need for all the fancy electronics.

[@AJ-cr8ic]

Buy a manual Taco. Upgraded interior and styling but still the same old truck. No push button, no crawl control.

[@KTMcaptain]

I sold my 2010 taco 6spd manual 4x4 trd OR 1gr (very rare combo mind you) because it got terrible gas mileage and was always getting things replaced under warranty. Even the rear springs were tsb'd and still squealed like a pig. Read diff leaked worse than Hillary Clinton's mouth drool after she takes her sedatives to sleep with Bill.

[@Tankerpaul223]

My 2000 prerunner is my daily and my weekend toy. People dropping 40grand for crawl control and a TRD badge just to visit places I manage to get to with 2wd and an open diff. Tacos are like a fine wine or scotch....better with age.

[@Squishysforbreakfast]

2016 has all the newer gadgets you see in the video. 2015 and down is your gen Tacoma. I wish TRD still offered a supercharger for these trucks. I was going to buy one for that reason but got in too late for it.

[@estebanjoaquinmolina9473]

Quiero una tacoma lástima no la venden en mi país igual soy un toyotero y tengo una hilux Saludos desde Argentina

[@zacharytremblay9481]

Don't forget that rear locker

[@DanielTojcic]

Would be nice to see TRD Pro vs ZR2 vs colorado Z71 midnight with duratrac tires

[@bmuno20]

theres many other vids on youtube

[@AllTerrainFamily]

Agreed, you should have compared it to a standard tacoma. The ZR2 is the comparable vehicle.

[@brandon8569]

Then they would need to get the TRD PRO to compare apples to apples.

[@AllTerrainFamily]

Yeah, I guess I didn't notice that it was the TRD Off Road not the TRD Pro.

[@vickmendoza6977]

Daniel Tojcic I feel like if you wanted to talk about the tires the Tacoma needs an upgrade as well. Even a TRD off road with duratracs or KO2's would be a pretty even match up with the ZR2

[@MrSmith223]

I’d love to see a gas vs gas comparison. Everything is Toyota gas vs this Chevy diesel

[@santannaguzmansr.1107]

Look at all the butthurt Chevy fans in the comments. Lol! I know even if I don’t off-road, my Tacoma will out last Chevy in the long run.

[@Jrmacce1989]

Wtf really serious offroad hahaha ik people with drive ways rougher then that

[@poormansyoutube686]

Crawl control my ass my dad has been doing (crawl control) old chevy granny gear 4x4 let the clutch out it will undig itself out

[@joefran619]

gm sucks will never buy gm again ever. Last time I bought gm was in the 80's biggest mistake I made

[@tedbaxter5234]

I am a Toyota guy, in part, because more of it is made and assembled in the U.S. But I have to admit the Chevy is looking pretty good! It will be interesting going forward to see how reliable the Colorado is.

[@Aroceen]

Both trucks perform exceptionally well, and really it depends on what you're looking for in a truck. Those of you that think that you can mimic Crawl Control using light throttle clearly do not understand how it works. You cannot individually detect slippage thousands of times per second in each individual wheel, and apply brake force to each wheel at different rates simultaneously by using "light throttle". Is it a perfect system? No, not at all. Is it far superior to going out there hoping to rely on "light throttle" to try and get yourself out of sand? You're damn right it is.

[@Greg-wz7fk]

I would say the problem with this video is the fact he didn't try light throttle when attempting to get out. Crawl Control is neat, but it's kind of hard to say he "needed" crawl control when he didn't attempt to get out the proper way. Granted I'm pretty sure half the point of crawl control is to help people who don't know what they're doing.

[@Offshore1977]

Great video!! Thanks for making it. I’ve read where the Colorado has an automatic locking differential. That’s probably when it kicked in going up that rock.

[@MattSchmader]

Outstanding review, very knowledgeable and entertaining 👍🏻

[@Tethmes]

I'd love to see a crawl control test on flat ground. All the sand burying tests are always on a hill =\

[@rudedogii]

My 2010 Tacoma would do that rock section in 4hi no problem.

[@bxutuber]

🌮👍

[@Queensizemusic]

I’m a huge Toyota fan (I have a 3rd Gen 4Runner with 266,000+ miles on it), but that Colorado - with the Diesel and front, center, and rear locking diffs - is incredibly capable and attractive as an overlanding platform.

[@mikeligit]

toyota is stepping their game up

[@oldmanriverrimington3442]

Excellent trucks. Both of them.

[@AK49Watson]

I went with the manual transmission in my 2017 TRD Off-road. A-TRAC and a selectable locker is way better.

[@FIGNAS83]

I wouldn't spend $50k on a new truck to take it off road.

[@FunkySpunky91]

wtf is wrong with most of these idiots in the comment section telling you this isn't comparing apples to apples? are they F**kin stupid? these morons make my head hurt. They could spend 5 min. reading about different trim levels before spouting BS and sounding like F**Kin children.

[@yuppers7038]

Awesome video, it is nice to see a video about the z71 and offroad. Most vidies is with the pro and zr2

[@steelmill2928]

My really love the 2017 Tacoma off-road that I purchased it was light years ahead of the newer Silverado I had

[@staffoffice]

Don't be mad he purchased the better truck. You could always trade in your Chevy and step up to an actual off road truck :)

[@Encourageable]

Ted yellowstone if he

[@zacharytremblay9481]

Taco is superior, mines desert tan

[@10WA]

He forgot to mention the Toyota will take 10 years before it starts rusting and the Chevy will take 10 minutes....lol.

[@namtrinh4695]

Camdex blog.caranddriver.com/690000-toyota-tacomas-recalled-for-leaf-springs-that-could-snap-damage-fuel-tank-and-brake-line/

[@10WA]

That has nothing to do with rust and I'd still buy the TRD and just take it in for the recall. What GM has never had a recall....? Get real.

[@namtrinh4695]

You get real, and open your eyes and read the article, it's all about rust that caused all the failures , facts not fake news, toyotas doesn't last forever, not reliability as many think they are, plus i ain't no chevy guy either.

[@2005OEFArmy]

As someone who favors Japanese cars, this is absolutely not true. For whatever reason, Rams do rust quickly, but Chevys and Fords last longer as far as sheet metal is concerned. Mechanically - not so much.

[@10WA]

Alexander Golubev Jr - Thats not true here in the midwest. Chevy anything especially trucks are the worst for rust. Even our 2012 and 2013 company trucks which get washed and cleaned often are already starting to rust. This is the same when I got to dealerships and look at used trucks. Chevys always have the most rust.

[@franklynvilla2614]

Not fair the ZR2 vs Tacoma perfect match

[@amie704]

Like i said before all these guys got ZR2 in the mouth but no cash to buy one. They did a mainstream test on what the average 4x4 buyer is gonna get.

[@amie704]

Tacoma Win!

[@franklynvilla2614]

ZR2 all the way

[@franklynvilla2614]

guy proulx i saw that and it's not good

[@trakyboy5128]

Hey amigo, just so you know, all 4/4 have crawl control... but it is a skill of the driver 😎😋😋

[@juliocervantes4994]

Driver fail,

[@jsparks18876]

A sales war hahaha. Ill never own another Chevy product again.

[@cadavid3]

stuntin on you same for me but with toyota

[@jessehernandez5043]

stuntin on you you arent worthy of the bowtie

[@jsparks18876]

Jesse Hernandez nor do i want to.

[@CoelhoSports]

if it's a sales war then it's a rout. toyota will probably sell twice as many tacos as chevy sells colorados in 2018. toyota's only limit on how many tacos they can sell is production capacity.

[@Cobb]

I hate that trucks have become luxury/lifestyle/family vehicles because its made their prices raise to be ridiculous. They have like doubled or tripled in price over the last 20 years.

[@OneAwesomeMinecrafti]

Cobb inflation

[@Cobb]

JuniorMagicains Sycaster. Not that much, more because its gone from work truck to luxury family vehicle so they raised the prices as they added features and popularity grew.

[@Shoot2KillU]

6:13 a ninja!!!!

[@lifeonhooktony1117]

Get a different driver, its obvious he favored the Toyo.

[@bryanolivo8093]

This video is BULLSHIT!! It's not apples to apples!

[@julioarroyo751]

Tacoma wins

[@onestrangeone2499]

I have crawl control in my 86 hilux its called a parking brake thats pulled about half way...

[@hugopaz5220]

This is dumb you are comparing Apple's to oranges. You should have gotten the zr2 instead. Bad review of trucks thumbs down

[@ezequieldelatorre2738]

Hugo Paz Z71 vs TRD Off Road is fair, if you want the ZR2 compared, it would face off the TRD Pro. Not much of difference for the Toyota though.

[@Jackmerius_Tacktheretrix]

Hugo Paz no, they are equivalent. If you got the ZR-2 then youd have to compare it to the TRD Pro. Z-71 and the TRD 4x4 are direct competition, while the Zr-2 competes with te TRD Pro.

[@g496r500t]

I agree they are not equivalent, the Z71 is not really an off-road package despite its claims ... the ride height is the biggest issue

[@Jackmerius_Tacktheretrix]

g496r500t the Z71 competes with the TRD 4x4, the Zr2 competes with the TRD Pro. These two are dorect competitors.

[@bradleydecker4861]

Great video, the trd-off road is a lot more set up for off road use, because the z71 is mainly a suspension package. The z71 would be a lot better for the occasional light off road user because of the fuel economy, ride, and automatic locking rear diff.

[@ahidaraigoza209]

Tacoma 100%

[@dereksample2020]

Pretty sure that zr2 is a better comparison...

[@ReedThiss]

The craw control was awesome

[@k.mouanoutoua5374]

It seems like the Taco rules on this video, After watching this clip I went and get a taco exactly like the orange Taco here.

[@duramaxextreme1894]

lol comparing Toyotas best off road midsize truck to chevy best towing mid size truck. Make a real comparison go Chevy ZR2 Colorado. You would not compare the ZR2 to just a Tacoma 4x4 its not a legit test

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

If crawl control can get a truck unstuck, so can a driver who doesn’t mash the gas to the floor in a panic, or to help sell crawl control. Both are great trucks, I seriously think they are so close people should buy based on which they like the looks of better.

[@deereman8237]

It may be that the Colorado is a long box...

[@theking-fz1xm]

full of shit how much is Toyota paying you for this appliance light brake and torque would have got out of that you're being paid by Toyota this is not a fair video

[@thedriversseat]

the king Busted. They paid us $1Million. Wouldn’t you take $1M to shoot a video?

[@mmaserg]

You didnt even try going up the first set of rocks with the tacoma lol just trying to give the Chevy a chance

[@eianall01]

That test was unfair for the Colorado the ZR2 is the truely capable off road Colorado

[@locksbog4270]

You never locked the rear diff in the taco in the vid, much more capable than the z71

[@samuelclark9909]

Locks Bog the z71 has an auto locking rear

[@8180634]

I think crawl control uses the brakes to help distribute the power so probably not necessary to look it if relying on crawl control. Someone please check me on this.

[@bikesbulletsbs4043]

RedReign I'm not sure about the Colorado, but a lot Chevys have been manufactured in Mexico and/or Canada for decades. Tacomas are manufactured in Monterey, CA

[@bikesbulletsbs4043]

RedReign lol. Okay. We'll ignore the government bailouts of GM and the fact that the bulk of GM is owned by the Chinese now, but 'Merica.

[@bikesbulletsbs4043]

RedReign so, you'll buy a vehicle that puts food on the tables of Mexican workers before you'll buy one that feeds American workers? Understood. And taxpayers don't typically end up on the hook for billions in debt racked up by mismanaged companies. Over $100trillion for mismanaged government, yes, but private companies, no.

[@UngerTime]

Great video! Thanks! A proper comparison is the PRO vs the ZR2 though.

[@CalmChaos369]

shit tires on both

[@1995dresser]

My Thoughts Also I Changed my Tires out years ago to BF Goodrich All Terrain KO'S the Stock Tires are Car Highway Tires and get stuck in an inch of Snow

[@oniecchi]

That is a good thing. I saw many other comparison and they always use the cheapest or wrong tire in the Toyota while the others trucks use the right tires.

[@jeremykissner2281]

Crawl control can be achieved with lite throttle

[@ZombieInc661]

not the same

[@Bradington]

Nope, Crawl control uses the ECU, ABS, throttle and traction controls to compute available traction and send power to each wheel individually as needed. Normal 4wd low sends power 50/50 to front and back and does not adjust individual wheel torque.

[@jamesenloe277]

lite throttle, yes.

[@yotamech]

Not a chance. There is no way a driver can modulate wheel spin to each wheel with a light foot. It's a far more complicated system than that.

[@justinhardt1]

For sand, yes, light throttle. Crawl control makes a noob better off road, but true experience and knowledge of your vehicle are invaluable to proper off roading technique. "Just hit the crawl control" ..he definitely is in love with that thing, when the Chevy didn't even need it on the rocks. "oh it's stuck" .. no, it's not.. YOU are stuck. He could have definitely gotten out of that sandy part. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWrQnpSge9KJmcU kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaankpSiprdko7s

[@leudwigc6000]

I love that you talked about that damn air dam. Chevy has made their trucks into floor sweepers both this one and the Silverado.... Single biggest reason I wouldn't buy one. (yes I know about the ZR2)

[@PS3PS3PS3PS3]

Just gotta say with performance put aside both these trucks are sexy

[@complex9277]

I hate both of these utes equally and yet even I can see this is fairly biased

[@saca1]

wrong test. it is like testing BMW M3 and Audi A4 off course the M3 is better . It should be TRD Pro vs ZR2

[@immersionoz4052]

My two cents. The Tacoma has always had its market...not too big not too small. When the Colorado(S-10) and Ranger were gone their customers(most of them) bought silverados and F150s. Why not, their leases were just as cheap or were made to be cheap. Now that they brought them back, I cannot see that they want to lose Silverado and F150 customer so...Ford and GM wanting to be in the "market" are importing their overseas models to north america. Cheap and easy to do. However, that Colorado looks like a badged Izuzu pick up and of course the Ranger is the Australian equivalent. Blah blah blah, nevertheless, they can only drive the Tacoma to a higher price and hopefully, Toyota will see that and prevent it. Still, the Tacoma is a proven product and most(90%) will stay loyal as their needs for this vehicle is less fad and more lifestyle.

[@bosse641]

The Chevy for me. So cool.

[@iddddaduncan]

Both trucks have the same exact tire and size?

[@tacoman864]

Tacoma! Love mine, dont trust a bowtie lol

[@tacoman864]

LoL

[@tacoman864]

How u like that the taco pulls the maxi pad out lol

[@tacoman864]

The funny part is in 10 yrs mine will b worth the same, cant say that for the chevy lmao. Tacoma

[@tacoman864]

They could offer me a life time warrantee and i wont drive no cracked,head,every, valve, Rattles, oil, leaks, every time. Chevrolet haha.

[@tacoman864]

Guy, how long do u think these chevys will go b for turning into crap?

[@jaywade6443]

I love toyota and Chevy, have for years.. both are Great trucks!!! (Nothing beats an old Toyota 4runner off road tho!)

[@nickschaps4022]

If this was a quality comparison then you would have used the Colorado ZR2 not the Z71. Then you would have had crawl control and two locking differentials

[@ixsmaelable]

I find it crazy how people compare American cars to Japanese or European cars. If you have the money for a Tacoma etc you will never look at any American truck.

[@rudedogii]

You air down before digging in and getting stuck. Switching between 4hi and 4lo makes no difference when you have no traction.

[@renatozarate7764]

It's clear you prefer the Toyota..... No thank you

[@motaz1975]

didnt mention you had to remove the side steps too. so two things you had to do just somewhat hang with the toyota.

[@non-typicalhunter6776]

I think the crawl control is cool and all. But will anyone do the sdhit on flat ground. Every time its on an incline, and the driver backs out every time downhill. I want to see this tech, and how well it performs, bellied out on flat ground.

[@zjrun07]

I thought the Colorado had lockers, front and rear?

[@2005OEFArmy]

The ZR2 does, the Z71 has a auto rear locker.

[@sixtomartinez797]

Not for nothing but test one What looks like a short bed tacoma vs long bed Chevy Test 2 same Tacoma vs different colorado..... y not just stick with the same truck in all test.

[@RobertCarrizal]

Tacoma won!!

[@justinadducci5256]

I would have also liked to see both towing that boat too!!

[@chrisanthony7552]

No contest Toyota by a long shot. My Taco just turned 10 and still turns heads. All the Chevy trucks in my area (snow and salt belt) areaare buckets of rust after 6 years on the road.

[@BAYAREAMX]

Chris Krolack is that why Toyota had a frame recall? Tacoma is all hype.

[@chrisanthony7552]

RedReign huh?

[@chrisanthony7552]

huh?

[@dynaryda8857]

RedReign he's just stating that his 10 year old truck still causes people's heads to turn, obviously other Tacoma lovers, you mad he broke your neck or something ?

[@dynaryda8857]

RedReign or wait maybe you're just mad because you have a chevy haha

[@xziang]

Agree with previous post comparing Apple's to Apple's you would have used the Zr2 instead.

[@leadnsteel1428]

I like the utility of a truck better than an suv. I would take a new Colorado ZR2 diesel. Too bad new trucks are so damn expensive with all the electronics. The stock tires on both those trucks are crap too.

[@nathansohm]

Sorry to divert from the car/truck reviews.. But it seems you have taken my absolute favorite local trail 3n61*, more commonly known as Jacoby Canyon.... anyway, I thought that trail was closed after the Holcomb Valley fire. Was reading it wouldn't be reopened until summer of this year. Is it now open?

[@thedriversseat]

Nathan S This was shot before the fire.

[@JerseyDude1967]

Wouild the zr 2 colorado be a better comparison?

[@tvanb]

JerseyDude1967 no, that would be more the TRD Pro’s competitor

[@mateoescatel6398]

Wanted to see zr2

[@Robert8455]

"It's almost May" but this is published Jan 3, 2018 ? Huh?

[@Ihavenoideawhatimdoing622]

as soon as he said im stuck in 4 lo and stuck in 4 low i no longer valued their opinion.. NO SHIT because nothing changed.. you just have more torque. You don't need a crawl control system its called throttle control, just spinning tires very very slowly does the same thing

[@UteTrac]

I'm no expert! But I can clearly see that you're testing to Toyota's. One that shows it's true colors, and one that has been rebadged with Chevy logos. Chevy and Toyota have been in cahoots for decades so it's no surprise to see that the small Chevy Is simply a Toyota Tacoma with new badging, of course some parts changed out here And there I suspect the engine transmission transfer case.

[@UteTrac]

Hey! I don't do much commenting on youtube so please see my new comment.

[@tacotrek7341]

Tacoma TRD Offroad 4x4 hands down. That Rear Locking differential is worth its weight in gold.

[@Logjammer69]

Taco Trek Zr2 Colorado has front and rear lockers.Yota don't want any.

[@timmyteabag69]

Zachary Sheppard My friends Colorado has lockers but they fail to engage Chevy needs to find a fix for there faulty system

[@bradleydecker4861]

all z-71 trucks have a rear locker, its called an Eaton g-80 automatic locker.

[@nickschaps4022]

The Chevys require you to engage the lockers and then drive, they lock after the truck begins to move.

[@tacotrek7341]

Zachary Sheppard They are auto lockers. Complete garbage compared to selectable lockers. With auto lockers they can engage in snow when you dont want them too. You cant compare to a tacoma.

[@buckshot6481]

Just wait till summer, or winter, and use the air control in the Chevy, have a fire extinguisher.