Off-Roading A Stick-Shift Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro

Toyota still offers the 2022 Tacoma with a stick shift and clutch pedal, which transforms this utilitarian truck into a much more engaging, almost fun-to-drive pickup. Watch as HotCars contributor Michael Van Runkle takes a manual Tacoma out to Rowher Flats in Southern California to test the TRD Pro's upgraded suspension, tires, and skid plates.
The manual transmission also helps the Tacoma's 3.5-liter V6 put down all 278 horsepower and 265 lb-ft of torque much better, with short lower gear ratios that make crawling in 4-Low all the more possible. Now, if only Toyota still sold the 4Runner with a stick shift!
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[@uno3863]

I have a '12 and it's a manual TRD sport 4x4, and wouldn't have a taco any other way 🤘🏾😎🤘🏾

[@coolftp]

In the US for 2023, the Off Road version with a 6 foot bed is not available with a manual transmission - only versions with a 5 foot bed can be manual except for the TRD Sport version, which however does not have a rear lock.
Interestingly, in Canada there is an Off Road version with Access Cab with a 6 foot bed and a manual transmission.

[@akiliesheel3243]

You're absolutely correct. And it's really a peculiar move from toyota. I saw a trd off road, manual, access cab being reviewed on CZcams. It was from Canada. I found this extremely frustrating and disappointing...

[@chopstx4u207]

Differently not more fuel efficient. However, I love my MT Pro.
bit of overkill using 4L o and the locker. Fun video, looks like a great day

[@honda116969]

4Runner no manual since 2002 fyi. Quick ✅ on Google said since the 4th gen... Even tho the tires don't look like much they r impressive. Same tires off-road or Pro models fyi

[@thepcuser5469]

I love manual tacomas
#SAVETHEMANUALS

[@tah6746]

Yes, I will take a Manual over a Automatic as a daily driver. A Manual is what I drive now and is what I prefer.

[@williambatten8]

Crawl control doesn't come on manuals. Has nothing to do if its a Pro or Offroad. Both come with crawl control if it is an automatic. Manuals come with A-TRAC in place of crawl control

[@rage3alpha631]

Bout 20yrs off on the 4runner stick

[@Sherpa79]

My manual 2005 Tacoma needs to be in gear to switch it into 4 Lo, so I'm surprised to hear him say he was in neutral. Is that how it is with the newer generation?

[@kol101101]

Only two "trucks" that come in manual are tacomas and the gladiator which imo is a hybrid truck body. That sold me

[@johno9778]

"Check if your in manual"

[@jamesshields4346]

Gotta put exterior cameras on these vehicles, I can’t tell if you’re going down a dirt road or doing extreme off road, I wanna see exactly how rough the trail is. Just a single camera up front would be good. Oh wait, you did, unfortunately 98% of the video was on you, can’t be impressed by a trucks off-road capabilities when I can’t see what it’s driving over.

[@tommcl8548]

👍👊

[@elijahgreenberg2634]

The digital stuff, old guy or not, is obnoxious. There is no match for the tactile feel of all your regularly used things, i.e. A.C.

[@tah6746]

I am with you about the Digital stuff. I want the Tactile feel of dials, switches, and knobs. As well as being obnoxious, the digital stuff is just one more thing to break and cause a distraction wile driving, as well as Data Privacy and Data Security Issues. This is why I am still driving my 2006 Automobile with a Manual Transmission. I have lost interest in New Vehicles since I seemingly cannot opt out of all the Digital Stuff like the Infotainment System for example.

[@yadielenielbellecolon982]

😍💞

[@honda116969]

I watch a lot of car reviews in this is a very good review new subscriber keep up the good work dude! U can hang with the best of the reviewers !imo 💯🛻💨👍👍