Why is This Toyota Tacoma?! // 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD PreRunner PREVIEW

[@calembo7124]

Damn, these trucks have gotten crazy expensive. Specially considering that they are asking 40k for a work truck trim with no 4x4 when the 3rd gen trd off road used to cost about the same.

[@jax1079]

True, but this is a huge update and still below the average new car price ($48k). We’ve done it to ourselves, really.

[@vtecondeck3065]

Nowadays only the rich or dumb buy new vehicles. It's best to buy the previous gens used imo. We don't need the extra technology..the previous gens was more than capable.

[@jamesfreeman7954]

Would be cool if dealers actually have these in stock.

[@jax1079]

Ugh, truth

[@marshalllapenta7656]

YES!

[@wanderingdaze7018]

43k out the door for 2wd

[@jax1079]

TRD PreRunner starts at $38k

[@wanderingdaze7018]

@@jax1079 like I said 43k out the door

[@jax1079]

@@wanderingdaze7018 Sure, like all vehicles, and still $5k less than the average vehicle price in the US (before out the door fees, I might add). Relative to the market, the Tacoma is priced exactly where you would expect it to be across all trims, even the expensive ones.

[@AG-rk5hj]

I love what Toyota did with the Prerunner. My wife and I already own a Gx460 so there’s no need to have another 4wd vehicle, especially living in SoCal. This is the one I’m going with. awesome video.

[@jax1079]

Thanks so much! You’re probably the ideal customer for the TRD PreRunner!

[@matthewharkness3766]

I’m excited for this model as well! I have a deposit secured on a red one!

[@AG-rk5hj]

@@matthewharkness3766 dude nice!! Did Toyota give you an ETA on when the Prerunner is hitting the dealers?

[@matthewharkness3766]

The build started on 3/19 and they estimated it would be ready in two months. We’ll see… Looks like Valley Hi Toyota in Victorville has an allocation if you are eager.

[@AG-rk5hj]

@@matthewharkness3766 that’s awesome man, enjoy your Prerunner! I’m about 40 minutes away from Victorville so I’ll definitely check it out 👍🏼

[@AnotherJohnnyJones]

Coach Gayle? Great video!

[@jax1079]

Thanks! Guess I'm famous now!

[@BigHouse907]

I would hand them the money is it was 4WD. 2WD is useless to me since I drive on snow and ice half the year. The SR5 Xtracab is a street truck with no off road chops. I hate to admit it, but Toyota is chasing me to Nissan. You can get a Kingcab in 4WD that isn’t a total stripper. I just need Toyota to do one of two things. Put the nice features on the SR5, or make the pre-runner in four-wheel-drive.

[@jax1079]

But the Prerunner doesn't have a ton of "nice" features. What can't you get on the SR5?

[@BigHouse907]

The pre-runner comes with the nicer grill, nicer rims, better tires, a front end lift, upgraded 12” instrument cluster, and the rear locking differential. (The SR5 has none of those) I use my truck off road quite a bit That tire set up that comes on the SR5 is just the side of useless off the pavement. I could build out an SR5 extra cab, but it would cost me a bundle of money on top of the high price they are already asking for the base truck. I need a 6’ bed but like the overall length of the shorter wheelbase. I don’t have kids and have no need for a rear seat. I realize most manufacturers dropped the extended cab all together, so maybe I’m supposed to feel thankful. Nissan still offers the king cab with the rear opening doors. They also have a naturally aspirated V6 which I like. I never intended to leave Toyota after driving one for 38 years, but it’s just about come to that.

[@jax1079]

@@BigHouse907 Gotcha! I see that you want some of the very specific Prerunner differences wrapped up in a single package. Makes sense. A lot of the automakers have consolidated their trims leaving some of the specific use cases kind of high and dry... In the name of reducing cost and maximizing profit unfortunately.

[@ktmcrush2290]

Prerunner would be the nicest one if it was doublecab

[@jax1079]

I think there are those that wish they offered it in both