Yup, Pros have been finally hitting the floors for a couple of weeks and this is the first video of a delivered 2022 Pro, great job Ben! In fact so quick, looks like the dealer didn’t even prep the car and didn’t add the additional added optional equipment window sticker to the price with the optional roof rack, bed lights, wheel locks etc…
Own a '19 Pro and love it been rock solid. First thing I did was get a good tune for it and it fixed the transmission mapping and a little more power. Makes it a new truck
Getting my TRD 2022 magnetic gray next week. Def going to to consider OV Tune. It’s not as speedy as my Ranger 2021 but I’m using it for off roading-not trying to speed on the highway.
WOW! First one I’ve seen! I’ve been waiting on this truck forever, hopefully this means mine will be landing at my dealership very soon! One thing though, that roof rack is not standard equipment. Thanks for the video!
I went and drove one at my local dealer; hovering between this & the Chevy Colorado ZR2 & Ford Ranger Tremor. The Tacoma has a good historical reputation, but my drive revealed some major flaws: Horrid seats & an anemic powertrain being the most prominent. I’d actually place this truck 3rd out of the three [couldn’t find a new Nissan Frontier at the time I was shopping]. Anyhow - the ZR2 offers better power delivery, ride quality, & features. I will say that all mid-size trucks need a major interior overhaul.
I would say that the major factor to consider is how long you plan on keeping the car. If you are getting the Ranger I would expect a major mechanical issue somewhere betweeen 20-120k miles. Colorado I would expect slightly better long term reliability than the Ranger. Simply because it does not have an ecoboost engine If you plan on keeping the car past 150k miles, I would recommend getting the Tacoma. The naturally aspirated engine will last much longer and overall the reliability could last you 300k miles. Also keep in mind resale value
@@michaelrichmann8399 Not sure yet 😂 I ordered one in magnetic gray but told the dealer I'd be open to white or black if they found one. These things are hard to come by! I test drove a lime crush and it was better in person than I thought, but not sure I'd still like it in a few years time.
Can't wait to get my 2022 super white in manual. Ordered it back in September 2021, it's worth the wait. Value goes up as soon as you drive off the dealers lot.
@@kurtzcol I order mine in Ontario back in August and my dealer still hasn’t heard anything from Toyota. When did u get your vin # and delivery date confirmation?
@@impondering5774 it showed up on my local toyota shops web site a month ago with a vin and expected arrival march and i got a verbal from the manager saying last half of march
If this is the last year of the 3rd gen.. along with the bed Pro sheet metal stamp exclusive for 2022.. this Pro could be worth $100k in the secondary market based on the last of its kind before the government/car industry forces us into electric crap
That engine struggles staying in the six gears that it has now. It would be hunting gears even worse if it was a 8-speed transmission. The problem is that 3.5 V6 is built around getting a better mpg than performance. That's why the 4.0L V6 is still a superior motor even at nearly 20 years old.
@@SuperSnakePlissken ummm it's a dinosaur powerplant with knuckle dragging neanderthal grade brum brakes and dotard reasoning to buy fake hood scoops for fifty grand when auto zone has them for way less.
@@aaronmonke6825 drums are fine and you don’t have to change them as much, i did mine in my 2000 tacoma recently and it wasn’t bad at all. Rear disc brakes usually have a baby drum inside them for the parking brake anyway I agree on the hood scoop though haha!
I was looking at the trd pro Tacoma before buying my 2019 Raptor. I like the Tacoma. Unfortunately, being a big guy. I needed something with more room.
It's a pick up truck? What did you need it to do? Run a 10 sec 1/4 mile? LOL - If you're looking for POWER and speed, Pick up trucks are NOT where you want to start or base what you believe "powerful" is, on....I daily drive a Tacoma, the V6 has just about under 300Hp and it moves, I DEF get up to speed with NO issues....
Compare to my Ranger 2021 which have a turbo boost engine with 270hp/310 lb fr torque and can go from 0-60mph in 5 secs, the Tacoma is a bit slow. However I’m trading in for a Taco TRD off road 2022. It’s def enough for off-roading.
Love the video, has light on really made me cringe tho haha. Would love a TRD pro but I'm satisfied with my TRD OR. Waiting for it to come first week of April. Blue crush!
Unfortunately I’ve had constant issues with my 2019 TRD OR, DCSB, V6, 6AT. Numerous mechanical issues, interior and exterior quality issues as well as reliability issues. Had to be towed twice. It has seen way too much shop time. Only has 26K miles at 3.5 years. I feel sorry for the next owner, but at least it won’t be my problem any more.
I'm sorry but that's terrible at that elevation. I live at sea level and can get that with my auto 21 TRD OR. I visited Denver a few weeks ago and I was averaging over 30 mpg going 85 mph with a passenger and some luggage in the back.
I put in a request at my local dealer back at the beginning of the year for a TRD Pro with a manual in any color but lime (sorry, not a fan). I was told last week the dealer was able to secure the only manual within a 1000 mile radius, and it has a build date of 5/16 and delivery of early to mid June. Couldn't be more excited and to top it off, I was able to get magnetic gray metallic. I'm curious as to how many 2022 manual Pros in that color actually exist. I read Toyota only builds 1200 Pros a year with ~1 out of 100 being manuals these days. I also heard about 85% are electric lime color, then black, then white. Is it possible I am purchasing 1 of maybe 25 trucks like this in the US? I am so glad I am securing this before the manual Tacoma is history. I'm actually still in disbelief.
Hey I ordered a 6spd too...jajaja I'm not a fan of the lime green too..I ordered mine in April and it's September and the dealer has no answer for delivery date....how do you like the manual? God bless
@@RichardNetworkCZcams It's a sh%t show. I was told I had what I commented about, then bam, was told Toyota isn't building it with no explanation given (early June). Then I was told there is a grey TRD Off Road manual with premium package, so I said sure, why not. Then Bam, a month later told the same thing. Waited an additional 2 months and was told the dealer found a lunar rock off-road manual with premium. Build date 9/9/22. Still waiting to hear yay or nay. At this point I feel like it's 50/50. Good luck with your. I hope you have a better experience than me.
You only live once, it’s not like you can take your money with you when you die…tomorow is never promised either…ppl should always do whatever will make them happy
@@jeremycook9852 You can get a Ram 1500 Bighorn Night edition with pretty much everything I wanted extra added for around $66k. Been pricing things out last couple weeks. But that extra $13k or so will take your payment from like $675 to $900 a month. I so wanted to get a fully loaded Ram. Going from my 07 Ram 1500.
Under 300hp is just not enough, and not many changes since 2017 and lack of head room and small interior is not that great, it’s nothing new, full for modifications for sure and very good off-road and extremely handsome truck
I bought a 2022 Tacoma TRD off-road premium with tech package paid 47,000 I average 14.5 miles per gallon I averaged that with my Ford F-150 SuperCrew with a V8 and what the heck is up with the nosedive on the Tacoma every time you break I definitely miss my F-150
Get the trd off road its the closest too the Pro because it has crawl Control and lifts are cheap!!! Got won on my trd off road!!! Heritage grill’s are also cheap!!! And again the trail doesn’t offer crawl control!!!! If it did it would be a Pro or TRD OFF ROAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Horribly uncomfortable seats would never get toyota again I could care less about how reliable they are no matter what i drive i maintain so it doesnt bother me. But the comfort does toyota never again.
Don’t buy a Toyota truck they are being designed by ex Chrysler engineers. Mike Sweers has destroyed Toyotas quality reputation. Own a 2016 and would never buy another one. Howling rear end, squealing idle pulley, leaking coolant on back side of motor from a plastic transfer pipe which will go bad before 100,000. These are poorly designed trucks. Look cool and that’s it. Hard to see out of. Leaking tri lights above the cab. Squeaking clutch pedal, squeaking suspension. I could go on.
If i listed all the problems with colorados or rangers, jeeps the list would go on and on much more than this, I've owned them. I have a '19 pro and its been perfect in sub-temps 4 months a year and i drive the piss out of it, some wheeling and 85+ mph highway runs and she hasn't had one issue. Maybe you had a lemon and you hold a grudge?
My buddies tacoma lasted about 4-5 months of on road commuting before he had to get a new alternator, battery and a whole new transmission. The windows whistle and the doors squeak while driving it. Interior looks like the inside of a 90s economy jet. I feel like a lot of people just don't voice their issues with Toyota products and so there's this lingering dated notion that they're invincible.
Couldn’t help but notice 10 miles to empty and takes it for a stroll
Yup, Pros have been finally hitting the floors for a couple of weeks and this is the first video of a delivered 2022 Pro, great job Ben!
In fact so quick, looks like the dealer didn’t even prep the car and didn’t add the additional added optional equipment window sticker to the price with the optional roof rack, bed lights, wheel locks etc…
Own a '19 Pro and love it been rock solid. First thing I did was get a good tune for it and it fixed the transmission mapping and a little more power. Makes it a new truck
Getting my TRD 2022 magnetic gray next week. Def going to to consider OV Tune. It’s not as speedy as my Ranger 2021 but I’m using it for off roading-not trying to speed on the highway.
Voided warranty
@@AnhH88 if you're off roading you'll be in 4-lo anyways and don't need a tune.
What do you mean by tune?
Wow the first video of a Pro on the lot on the internet ! Was wondering when they would be delivered. Congrats Ben
WOW! First one I’ve seen! I’ve been waiting on this truck forever, hopefully this means mine will be landing at my dealership very soon! One thing though, that roof rack is not standard equipment. Thanks for the video!
I LOVE IT!!!! THE PERFECT TRUCK FOR EVERYDAY LIFE!!!! GREAT VIDEO BEN!!!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!!
I went and drove one at my local dealer; hovering between this & the Chevy Colorado ZR2 & Ford Ranger Tremor. The Tacoma has a good historical reputation, but my drive revealed some major flaws: Horrid seats & an anemic powertrain being the most prominent. I’d actually place this truck 3rd out of the three [couldn’t find a new Nissan Frontier at the time I was shopping]. Anyhow - the ZR2 offers better power delivery, ride quality, & features. I will say that all mid-size trucks need a major interior overhaul.
I would say that the major factor to consider is how long you plan on keeping the car.
If you are getting the Ranger I would expect a major mechanical issue somewhere betweeen 20-120k miles.
Colorado I would expect slightly better long term reliability than the Ranger. Simply because it does not have an ecoboost engine
If you plan on keeping the car past 150k miles, I would recommend getting the Tacoma. The naturally aspirated engine will last much longer and overall the reliability could last you 300k miles.
Also keep in mind resale value
So clearly I’m biased towards the Tacoma lol
@@michaelrichmann8399 this is exactly why I ordered the TRD Pro. I was torn between that, the ZR2, and Tremor Ranger for a while
@@kadewilson2957 Great choice brotha! I have a 2022 TRD Pro myself 😉
What color is yours?
@@michaelrichmann8399 Not sure yet 😂 I ordered one in magnetic gray but told the dealer I'd be open to white or black if they found one. These things are hard to come by!
I test drove a lime crush and it was better in person than I thought, but not sure I'd still like it in a few years time.
Can't wait to get my 2022 super white in manual. Ordered it back in September 2021, it's worth the wait. Value goes up as soon as you drive off the dealers lot.
ordered mine in july here in canada suppose to be here late march also white ,manual too
@@kurtzcol I order mine in Ontario back in August and my dealer still hasn’t heard anything from Toyota. When did u get your vin # and delivery date confirmation?
@@impondering5774 it showed up on my local toyota shops web site a month ago with a vin and expected arrival march and i got a verbal from the manager saying last half of march
If this is the last year of the 3rd gen.. along with the bed Pro sheet metal stamp exclusive for 2022.. this Pro could be worth $100k in the secondary market based on the last of its kind before the government/car industry forces us into electric crap
@kurtzcol I too ordered from Ontario , which dealership you used?
This is still a 3.5L V6? Sounds powerful!... All it needs now is an 8-speed transmission. 😃
Nah needs a 6 speed and three pedals
That engine struggles staying in the six gears that it has now. It would be hunting gears even worse if it was a 8-speed transmission. The problem is that 3.5 V6 is built around getting a better mpg than performance. That's why the 4.0L V6 is still a superior motor even at nearly 20 years old.
And disc brakes and functional hood scoops…
@@SuperSnakePlissken ummm it's a dinosaur powerplant with knuckle dragging neanderthal grade brum brakes and dotard reasoning to buy fake hood scoops for fifty grand when auto zone has them for way less.
@@aaronmonke6825 drums are fine and you don’t have to change them as much, i did mine in my 2000 tacoma recently and it wasn’t bad at all. Rear disc brakes usually have a baby drum inside them for the parking brake anyway I agree on the hood scoop though haha!
Toyota needs to add the v8 they had in the rare 4Runners and early Tundras in the Tacoma and/or a diesel option
They should put the 1KD-FTV. 190 hp, 310 ft/lbs, around 30 mpg!
@@addisonsmith3503 That’d be cool, I’d buy it
Nice quick video to the point and still covered just about everything.
The TRD Pro is one sweet truck
I was looking at the trd pro Tacoma before buying my 2019 Raptor. I like the Tacoma. Unfortunately, being a big guy. I needed something with more room.
Raptor is a far better truck than the Tacoma. They’re not in the same league. Even a Chevy Colorado ZR2 is more capable than the TRD Pro.
Good video, quick and informative. I like Tacoma's, especially this one, but I have yet to drive one that didn't feel underpowered.
It's a pick up truck? What did you need it to do? Run a 10 sec 1/4 mile? LOL - If you're looking for POWER and speed, Pick up trucks are NOT where you want to start or base what you believe "powerful" is, on....I daily drive a Tacoma, the V6 has just about under 300Hp and it moves, I DEF get up to speed with NO issues....
Compare to my Ranger 2021 which have a turbo boost engine with 270hp/310 lb fr torque and can go from 0-60mph in 5 secs, the Tacoma is a bit slow. However I’m trading in for a Taco TRD off road 2022. It’s def enough for off-roading.
Ben. Thanks for this early review!!
Bruh I’m fr hopefully getting one once I get my license
I just bought that truck in manual last week! It’s amazing!!!!
I’m in the market for a manual as well! 👍🏼 do you still drive the truck? How is your Tacoma so far?
That key fob tho, not looking spicy. They could've have some trd badging on that.
Thanks for the review brother, those new upper control arms look nice on there.
Getting mine on Friday can’t wait going to be awesome!!
Waiting to see what the 2024 gonna look like, got my 20k down payment ready and trading in my Lexus 😂
The only thing that the Taco needs to help use the power that the engine makes is a 4.88 gear ratio. It's badly under geared.
I have two of these exact color they are good for what they are
I love it i think im gonna buy it
Finally they might start showing up.
I have a deposite set since June 2021. Hopefully a few more weeks 🙏 and I get one allocated to the dealer in Ca.
Needs a front and rear locker and rock sliders for that price imo
It has a rear locker
@@michaelrichmann8399 yeah but it needs front and rear.
How about pitching the drum brakes for Christ sakes
I love the craft paper floor mats. They add some authenticity to the off-road package. Is it mud season in Utah yet?
Love the video, has light on really made me cringe tho haha. Would love a TRD pro but I'm satisfied with my TRD OR. Waiting for it to come first week of April. Blue crush!
Unfortunately I’ve had constant issues with my 2019 TRD OR, DCSB, V6, 6AT. Numerous mechanical issues, interior and exterior quality issues as well as reliability issues. Had to be towed twice. It has seen way too much shop time. Only has 26K miles at 3.5 years. I feel sorry for the next owner, but at least it won’t be my problem any more.
wow seriously never heard that about a 3rd gen. Have a '19 pro it sees sub-zero temps half the year and it's been perfect.
Never heard any issues for that gen. Its one of the best rated cars reliability wise
Ordered a electric lime back in September, anyone have their orders fulfilled yet? My dealership has no info on delivery or build date
Heard that if you buy the electric lime people throw money at u at every gas station when u stop to fill up, according to burt 😂
Ordered mine in November. Was built on Feb 1 and is in transit to NY.
Ordered mine in magnetic gray metallic June of last year. Build date was February 21st. Supposedly will be here by the end of the month, I hope. 🤞🏼
@@reaperoneactual how long after your build date did it take to get a VIN?
@@SuperSport2024 I think 2 weeks it was pretty quick
I just don’t understand why all mark ups on the price for the trd pro ? These dealerships are ridiculous with the mark ups.
I have a 2022 TRD OR with the MT. I average 19-20 mpg combined with the MT even at 7000-10000 ft. Much better value for a daily for me than the pro!
I'm sorry but that's terrible at that elevation. I live at sea level and can get that with my auto 21 TRD OR. I visited Denver a few weeks ago and I was averaging over 30 mpg going 85 mph with a passenger and some luggage in the back.
I want the GMC Denalli,ill wait until they drop the price.
So why does a V6 tacoma have almost the same hp and less torque than a 4 cylinder Ranger?
It’s naturally aspirated and the Ford is turbocharged
@@BenHardyCars Ahh. I'm gonna act like I know what that means. :)
@@blakerh I own a 2020 off road and it’s slow as shit. I mean I didn’t buy it for speed but it should still have more power than it does
I put in a request at my local dealer back at the beginning of the year for a TRD Pro with a manual in any color but lime (sorry, not a fan). I was told last week the dealer was able to secure the only manual within a 1000 mile radius, and it has a build date of 5/16 and delivery of early to mid June. Couldn't be more excited and to top it off, I was able to get magnetic gray metallic. I'm curious as to how many 2022 manual Pros in that color actually exist. I read Toyota only builds 1200 Pros a year with ~1 out of 100 being manuals these days. I also heard about 85% are electric lime color, then black, then white. Is it possible I am purchasing 1 of maybe 25 trucks like this in the US? I am so glad I am securing this before the manual Tacoma is history. I'm actually still in disbelief.
Hey I ordered a 6spd too...jajaja I'm not a fan of the lime green too..I ordered mine in April and it's September and the dealer has no answer for delivery date....how do you like the manual? God bless
@@RichardNetworkCZcams It's a sh%t show. I was told I had what I commented about, then bam, was told Toyota isn't building it with no explanation given (early June). Then I was told there is a grey TRD Off Road manual with premium package, so I said sure, why not. Then Bam, a month later told the same thing. Waited an additional 2 months and was told the dealer found a lunar rock off-road manual with premium. Build date 9/9/22. Still waiting to hear yay or nay. At this point I feel like it's 50/50. Good luck with your. I hope you have a better experience than me.
That is a freaking ridiculous price for a Tacoma.
When did they get this one in? I have one reserved with a build date of 2-24
If possible could you find and do a review on a 2022 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro with a 6-speed manual transmission?
Amazing how many people will go 50+ thousand in debt with payments for this. Nice truck though.
You only live once, it’s not like you can take your money with you when you die…tomorow is never promised either…ppl should always do whatever will make them happy
Can you get remote start from the factory?
might as well just get the tundra
Is there a way to get rid of the beep?
Nice truck!
i would be more impressed if you could stay within the lines of the road!
My Fav Truck 🤩. But to spend $50K plus on a mid size truck is crazy, I need to rethink about getting a full size truck for that prize instead 🤦🏻
That's what I was thinking but you won't get a full size with all the features this has in it. I've looked lol.
When the full size version costs north of 75K it doesnt seem that bad actually.
@@jeremycook9852 You can get a Ram 1500 Bighorn Night edition with pretty much everything I wanted extra added for around $66k. Been pricing things out last couple weeks. But that extra $13k or so will take your payment from like $675 to $900 a month. I so wanted to get a fully loaded Ram. Going from my 07 Ram 1500.
@@jeremycook9852 with fake hood scoops and drum brakes… yeah it’s horrible.
No doubt. I only paid $32,000 for a new 2014 loaded Tundra Crew Max.
The roof rack and the remote tail gate lock aren’t add ons?
Love Tacomas :)
Under 300hp is just not enough, and not many changes since 2017 and lack of head room and small interior is not that great, it’s nothing new, full for modifications for sure and very good off-road and extremely handsome truck
does it drone as much as the 4runner trd pro?
got one here in garden grove ca (toyota place).
Does the Blind spot monitoring auto stay on each time you start the truck, or do you have to activate it every time you start it up?
It's a button switch, either on or off. If you leave it on it will always run.
@@Boltdriver70 Thanks
I want one in cement gray.
Do 33’s fit on that TRD suspension set up?
almost 49k .. very nice .. ive noticed all new tacomas come in with 4miles in the odometer.. is that normal?
When it comes to pdi inspections or even just driving it around the lot they're gonna have a little mileage yeah
Of course because they test them
I think I’d rather go with the frontier 4pro-x
soooooo what are the upgrades ?
can the manual shift be used off road.
Rev up motor 5 seconds after start cold?
What do you mean dampening?
I bought a 2022 Tacoma TRD off-road premium with tech package paid 47,000 I average 14.5 miles per gallon I averaged that with my Ford F-150 SuperCrew with a V8 and what the heck is up with the nosedive on the Tacoma every time you break I definitely miss my F-150
could you do a video about the current market for vehicles and how you think the future of the car market will be.
I make videos like that on my second channel
Just wish the interior was better, especially the head unit
The head unit has terrible resolution for a modern vehicle . Same with my ‘21
Tacoma TRD Pro vs Ranger Tremor??
nissan frontier wins it this year
Wow its not marked up 25k? 🤯
39K truck selling for $46K MSRP 😂
Get the trd off road its the closest too the Pro because it has crawl Control and lifts are cheap!!! Got won on my trd off road!!! Heritage grill’s are also cheap!!! And again the trail doesn’t offer crawl control!!!! If it did it would be a Pro or TRD OFF ROAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!
center gauge looks old and outdated tho
So your still paying 50k for fake hood scoops and drum brakes. What is new about it??
Still seems basic on the right inside.. guess that’s why they let you upgrade to the tundra lol
Horribly uncomfortable seats would never get toyota again I could care less about how reliable they are no matter what i drive i maintain so it doesnt bother me. But the comfort does toyota never again.
To Expensive!
Comical how these “Reviewers” love to bash the other trucks and glorify these pos tacos.
You need gas. ⛽😀
ford raptor r is way better
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I love tacomas but they’re so fucking slow
Buy a corvette
first
Give me your checking account number so I can send you the prize for being first.
Don’t buy a Toyota truck they are being designed by ex Chrysler engineers. Mike Sweers has destroyed Toyotas quality reputation. Own a 2016 and would never buy another one. Howling rear end, squealing idle pulley, leaking coolant on back side of motor from a plastic transfer pipe which will go bad before 100,000. These are poorly designed trucks. Look cool and that’s it. Hard to see out of. Leaking tri lights above the cab. Squeaking clutch pedal, squeaking suspension. I could go on.
If i listed all the problems with colorados or rangers, jeeps the list would go on and on much more than this, I've owned them. I have a '19 pro and its been perfect in sub-temps 4 months a year and i drive the piss out of it, some wheeling and 85+ mph highway runs and she hasn't had one issue. Maybe you had a lemon and you hold a grudge?
@@Boltdriver70 tell me when you have a 100,000.
My buddies tacoma lasted about 4-5 months of on road commuting before he had to get a new alternator, battery and a whole new transmission. The windows whistle and the doors squeak while driving it. Interior looks like the inside of a 90s economy jet. I feel like a lot of people just don't voice their issues with Toyota products and so there's this lingering dated notion that they're invincible.
Overpriced garbage
You sound like a Ford guy 😂