2024 Toyota Tacoma SALES TANK... Here's Why People Have ZERO Interest!
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- čas přidán 18. 05. 2024
- The all-new 2024 Toyota Tacoma has had a ROUGH start. People have not shown much interest in this new midsize pickup truck, which is really sad considering it's reputable legacy. The new 4 cylinder Tacoma disappoints for many reasons. The tiny engine, made in Mexico quality control, tiny back seat, and most of all... the RIDICULOUS price tag.
In this video I peel back the layers of this onion more. I talk through the specific reasons why sales have plummeted for the new Tacoma this first quarter. I showcase some of the competition and their price tags by comparison. We look at the Nissan Frontier, Ford Ranger, and GMC Canyon here. All of which appear to a better bang for your buck now. People are voting with their pocket books. Toyota enthusiasts who have followed the brand for decades are peeling off. They're not sold on the garbage Toyota is putting out now. It's not a great truck and certainly doesn't much peace of mine. A naturally aspirated V6 platform is what truck people want. They want THREE THINGS: 1) Reliability, 2) Simplicity and 3) Affordability. That's it! Is that too much to ask Toyota? cmon.
What are your thoughts? What would it seriously take for you to consider buying one? Is it a 25-30% price cut? Is that enough? A new v6 option? Let me know. Would you take the new Ford Ranger Raptor OVER a 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro or Trailhunter?
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A $30K truck selling for $45K-50K make no sense.
Never has and it mostly never will.
@@mrvang8077 It made sense when the 1st and 2nd gens where known to go 500,000 miles with minimal issues. 2001-2004 Double Cab TRD SR5 4x4's sold for $20,000 used even when the trucks were 15 years old!
You're paying for those high Mexican wages.
more like 20K
Inflation sucks. Can’t blame Toyota.
THE ONLY TACOMA I WILL BUY IS THE NATURALLY ASPIRATED V6 PERIOD!!!
Don’t discredit the 2.7ltr 4 cylinder. That engine is actually fantastic. Especially with ECT Power engaged.
@@Pb_Slingerit's a 2.4 liter not a 2.7 liter. You're probably thinking about the GM 2.7 that's in the Canyon/Colorado which is a powerful engine.
Exactly!!!!
Cannot agree with you more. I don't want all the stuff that can break under the hood. Combine that with the now gone quality control. Naw...I'll buy a cheaper mediocre.
@ryankirwan3854 It’s a 2.7…. I know cause I own one
Saving 80% on labor…. Toyota needs to give us some nice discounts!
This. Frontiers are still built in thee US and are coming there pro4x is coming in 15k lower than the TRD. The TRD with Mexican labor rates should come in at 20 percent less than a comparable frontier.
No reason for them to discount until the sales tank, which it isn't clear if they have. They will just give $1500 off or something small like that as an incentive.
@SiXiam true, but as a long time toyota fan and sombody who literally purchased a used 2015 avalon hybrid as a commuter car two days ago. I'm simply not a buyer of current line up. The tacoma with Mexican labor should undercut the frontier built with US labor. Same thing applies to their shit box prados that they are dumping on the US market.
@@mwsr2521 Yeah, they priced me out. I could afford it, but not worth it. For a 20% downpayment I can buy a used Honda CRV for cash and put a hitch on it. Giving me enough of the capability I want.
Forgot to add the 4x8 harbor freight folding trailer that I'll also get.
No way ever would I spend 65k on a Tacoma lol.. Toyota is crazy..
65 k is the new 40k
They've become a status symbol for rich kids so they can look outdoorsy.
Man isn't going to stop until he gets an apology letter from Toyota.
the only ones against Untamed are probably sales people or the ones that work for Toyota lol.
@@archie_bunker Don't forget Trd Jon. He loves kissing Toyota butt.
And Mexico 😂
He's entitled to one
Damn right.
The Frontier never looked so good.
This the comment I was looking for. The Frontier is criminally underrated.
Thank God for frontier
It is a good looking ride.
Literally. The old interiors were hideous
There junk. All Nissans are.
Toyota has been using the “low supply” business model for decades, I just don’t think they expected this Tacoma to be a flop.
You’re definitely not being too harsh, Toyota has lost their way. I purchased a 2024 Frontier SL with leather seats, sunroof fully loaded for 44k and I feel like I got a great deal. Many Toyota dealers are still charging over msrp.
Toyota has really been watering down their engines over the last few years. V-8s have become turbo V-6s, and V-6s have become turbo I-4s. starting with the 2025 model, you can no longer buy a non-hybrid non-turbo Camry. Toyota keeps shooting themselves in the foot, and I will never buy another Toyota as long as they keep doing this.
Still high, I bought a 2020 f250 for 50k. Small trucks starting at 40 plus is crazy?
@@douglasscovil3447 not a brand thing but a zero emission one read my comment above all brands do that not only on trucks but everything, they started nerfing car engines at least since 2022 and starting from 2024 models they pretty much removed everything but the weakest engines kept only hybrids 2025 might see the end of new car sales and crazy used car prices you don't see it yet in the USA but it's coming and your comment proves to me it's already starting that's how it began in europe 20hp here 50hp there then deflated displacement engines then disappearing engines and for 2025 several brands completely stop selling proven classics for example the subaru legacy outback which sells well in EU
@@douglasscovil3447 notice something else, they always put the tailpipe on the right side, but they have switched to the left side. Call me crazy but I wonder if it means something.
Truth is, there’s not a manufacturer out there producing vehicles worth what people are having to pay.
I’ve become convinced that the older the vehicle the better quality it is.
Agreed. Everything has trash build-quality and uses the cheapest materials they can get away with now.
NOT true. I bought a new Mazda 323 5speed in 1988 for 10k. That was a cheap car. That is equal to 26k in 2024. I paid 25k a yr ago for a Nissan Sentra SV with heated seats, steering wheel, remote start. A MUCH better car.
I have a Saab 9-5 that cost 35k in 2003. That's the equivelant to 59k today. I believe i can get a new luxury sedan for that amount.
@@wyomarine6341 I was addressing the 1st statement he made. A car that explodes with plastics is a safer car than a steel reinforced interior like my 1st car a 72 Cutless Supreme. I wouldn't want to get hit in my old '88 323 or '79 Subaru which i would descibe as sardine cans. Good thing i never was. Today's cars are quality in engineering and design. The end of my Saab will be rusting metal not plastics
@@wyomarine6341 That is the absolute truth on guns. I have been trying to get into gunsmithing as a business and all the new guns out there are just no where near where guns were even 10 years ago. Definitely not passing a Savage Axis down like an old Winchester model 94
That’s the unfortunate truth. There’s no “bang for your buck” these days. Everything has gotten so inflated. Just a shame Toyota is saving so much in labor costs only to hike the price so much still. =\
I hope these sales keep tanking.
Me 2
Yep! I really couldn't care less if these dealership tank. It's their own wrongdoing to their customers.
Me 3
If Mexican auto workers in Mexico, have the same speed, efficiency, and accuracy as the Mexican workers that are working inside of fast food kitchens, then you would have to be an absolute moron to buy a truck built in Mexico
I'm with you. I hope everything crashes so people wise up.
Restaurants are a complete rip off, vehicles are way over priced the list goes on..
Toyota's CEO quit in 2023 for a reason, there were changes he wasn't willing to make because he understood his consumer. He knew what made their brand, and he wasn't willing to compromise... obviously others were, but as they are finding out, the old CEO understood the consumer better.
Amen to that 🙏
I agree.
Good point. And we know the Japanese have a “pride” problem ever admitting they’re wrong or made a mistake.
Toyota's problem is they raised prices for unreliable trucks that underperform. They focused on gadgets while they neutered the engine and focused on looks over quality control.
I don't care how much they drop prices. I wouldn't pay 30k for a 2024 TRD Off Road Tacoma with a 4-banger in there. I want a naturally aspirated engine, and I want the truck to be assembled in the USA or Japan. Not spending my hard earned money on anything less.
2 words....NISSAN FRONTIER
@@W0RLDSSMALLESTVI0LIN COnsidering it, or even the Ridgline Trailsport
@@joselgarcia9862people shit all over the Ridgeline… but honestly they’re pretty awesome.
My problem with the Ridgeline is ground clearance.
@@usnr5950 Still made in the USA. NA V6. Lots of them on the road with 200k plus miles. All time AWD that is some of the best in the business. Low maintenance costs. I'd rather buy one and put a lift on it than deal with the garbage toyota is making now.
I don’t care what kind of performance they squeak out of a 4 cylinder. It could make 900hp and I’m still not buying one.
It definitely doesn’t sit right huh? A turbo 4 cylinder as the only option in our Tacoma. 🧐
@@UntamedMotorsTrue
Pushing anything they want on us ( 💩 ) , and we supposed to like it.
@@icosthop9998 And it is based on EPA unrealistic goals....vote accordingly
thats what they did with the Colorado and the Ranger and they are selling like hot cakes with a 4 cylinder
@@cantwealljustgetalong2 but the pricing on those is cheaper, correct?
Just bought a Japan-built 2024 4runner TRD ORP.
Probably the last Toyota I will ever own.
I bought a 24 Trd Pro 4runner. Traded in our 21 trd orp in on it. I have a 19 trd or manual Tacoma I'm keeping them both for a long long time.
Was going to get a Tacoma in 2022 (but it was made in Mexico by then), bought a Titan instead.
Frontier pro 4x is a fantastic truck. I have only test drove one but man I’ll tell you the quality was noticeable, panel gaps were as good as you like get, zero excess cabin noise, the bilstein shocks felt extremely comfortable just on city streets. Solid power numbers and good tow capacity. And also while you do get some good tech..it’s not an overbearing amount that gives them an excuse to jack the price up. I plan to buy one within the next year or so when I am ready for a new vehicle.
Nissan should do a $40K rugged SUV off that platform.
I bought a ‘24 Pro4X for ~ $45k- excellent truck. Almost bought a Tacoma Pro 2 years ago- so glad I didn’t pull the trigger. This truck is more comfortable and quiet and a better ride than the Tacoma and honestly, while the Taco is a beast off-road, I believe the Frontier is not that far behind it.
I drove the new Frontier Pro 4X a little while ago and loved it. As compared to the third gen and especially the fourth gen Tacoma. My only two complaints about the Frontier were the crappy backup camera, and the headrests with the cloth seats are the worst i've ever experienced. Aside from that, it's a better truck.
To answer your question: I'm not interested to buy a Tacoma with with a 4 banger engine AT ANY PRICE. Nissan Frontier with a V6 Natural Aspirated engine is a way better choice in my book
Just bought a nissan frontier pro4x 2024. Toyota is driving people away from their brand.
I’m curious what the resell is on Nissan?
Nissan is too good to resale. You resale junk..that would be new tacos
It’s a inline 4 tho
I like the looks of the Nissan too, in addition to the price of Toyota.
Tacoma was $20k just 5 years ago... I think that explains everything
Yep. Isn’t that just a shame… I just get frustrated when I hear that. We can only blame inflation so much… a lot of this is driven by corporate greed unfortunately.
@@user-mn2ju7tv8f love watching you plow through the comment section lol. You must have bought an overpriced 4 banger Tacoma huh?
Where did you find for $20k ? I bought new one in 2015 for 32k
@@tacomafan7488 I don't think you could have gotten any new Tacoma for $20K just 5 years ago. Only configuration that would have come close would have been a 4x2 SR 4-cyl Access Cab with Utility Package and nothing else. And those mostly went to fleet buyers.
10-15 thousand off the MSRP would be a good start...maybe.
Crazy when you think that prices are so high and they are only paying workers $3 an hour. Sounds almost evil.
Until you put into perspective and realize that person can afford a home and family on that wage.
Is that why millions are coming here illegally?@@user-xd1ze4jf6e
@@user-xd1ze4jf6e They can't. look into what the Mexican worker is living in. They have shantytowns built all around these factories. Really crappy housing that in the US you would probably have your kids taken away if you lived in one. These multinationals have no ethics. Henry Ford believed his workers should have a quality of live and be able to afford the vehicle they were producing. Those days are gone, it's 100 percent about short term return on equity that is all.
Ive owned TOYOTA'S for 45 years and you are ABSOLUTELY right ... Quality is gone to hell Toyota corp. better wake up before they totally DESTROY their reputation ... I have a 2023 TUNDRA and had some issues like transfer case , front differential replaced with only 500 miles on the truck.. I've been hearing other people with serious engine issues..
So much for an affordable compact/mide size truck. 50K+💩 Thanks Toyota 💩 Your Not Getting My Money
Haha right!? They’ve gotten completely out of touch with who their target market is for this truck. Smh 🤦♂️
Nissan frontier is the best small truck available with their V6.
Toyota screw up with the 4 cylinder Tacoma's and 6 cylinder Tundra's. Looks like I'll be hanging on to my Second Gen Tacoma.
Something is not adding up, 50K+ for a truck made in Mexico,nope.
Nissan is looking better and better every day.
IF Nissan ever wanted to make a serious run at being the TRUCK leader in sales . NOW is their time . Just keep the Titan with the V8 and remove all the BS , and do the same for the Frontier . And stand by their warranty and strive to make them uber dependable .
Love my new pro4x
@@Logjammer69Love my Titan. Love my V-8.
“Father hear my confession”
“What is it my son?
“I traded a Toyota for Nissan”
“Just pretend it is better my son”
LOL! Viva La France
The true value of anything is what the public is willing to pay not what you think it’s worth.
Yep. Which is exactly why we see all these $50K+ Tacomas just sitting. People are passing… hard.
1. Tacos were never made in Japan.
2. Everyone is going the turbo route.
I have a 2020 Tacoma and I would never replace it with a 4cyl. Made in Mexico. I’d rather go to a Frontier. Get what u pay for.
Good call man. You have a solid truck! I’d keep ahold of that too!
Nissan is really going to sell a lot of Frontiers because Toyota has gone nutz.
The Frontiers are stacking up on the local Nissan lot
One dealership near me has started to advertise below MSRP prices for the Frontier but it seems that most of the trucks are white.
@@picklerix6162is the Nissan build in Japan? I mean 💯 percent. That’s the problem with Toyota. My first two trucks were Built in Japan 100 percent. 1983-1995. My first gen 2002 was a Toyota good truck. I bought a 2007 for my daughter, she drives the shit out it . Still runs good.Now I drive a 2018 , I’ve not had a single problem!
Yeah frontiers don't sell either cuz nobody wants a Nissan
@@rickeycooley9139actually the Frontier is made in the USA
People can’t afford $45k plus for a compact trucks . Full size trucks also very expensive. I need a pick up truck for my landscape business BUT they want a lot for these trucks and interest is insane . So I will keep using my old truck.
with taxes and interest it will be 55thousand dough
Why don’t you use it as a business write off?
@@sammyjammy6647 This is not a reason doing so. Having a business is not an opportunity to pay overprice for everything. It's all about making profit, and writing off your living cost habits should be a red flag for any business, unless you're making gazillions in profit and have all the loose to do it.
@@FullTimeGT Exactly... people that make comments like that just assume that because you own a business you are making tons of money.
@@sammyjammy6647 Well im a small business just starting up. I’m not a big company. I don’t make that much to afford a $45k plus truck . Maybe in the future .
I most certainly agree with the statement that quality control is not there. I sold my 2017 Tacoma back in 2021 due to Quality Control Issues and I paid way too much for what I received. So it appears that Toyota is only concerned with its Shareholders these Days and Not Us Consumers!
Sorry to hear of your bad experience man… you’re absolutely right about that. =\ it’s unfortunate.
I bought my 2022 Frontier back in November of 2021 when they first started hitting the dealerships lots. It’s a great truck with plenty of bang for my buck and it cost me around 40k out the door. My son just bought himself a 2024 frontier last week and only spent a total of 42k. And his has so much more on his, enough to the point that I’m even jealous of what he’s got. 42k and its got tons of options built into it. Nissan has got their thumb on the pulse right now and they’re putting out good quality trucks. I haven’t regretted my purchase once since I bought it.
I hope more people buy the Frontier! Maybe then, they will decide to give us manual again.
I'm not buying any 4 cylinder made in mexico. It gets 18 mpg as a 4 banger? Who asked for that. I think i want a nissan. Something not made in a cartel controlled country. lol
Not true, I get 25mpg on the highway
@@lvmusicman555 key word highway. It gets the same as my v6. 😂
@@lvmusicman555 thats it ?? you got willingly ripped of for 25 mpg hwy??? you must have owned a prius before, that type is the new tacoma customer base.
Motor is still made in USA
@@Rightround0846 you get 25 on the highway with a Taco? My ‘23 gets 16
It's gonna take a V6 not some overpriced shifty 4 cylinder.
Agreed. Don’t think Toyota will swallow their pride though. They’ll just double down on the 4 banger somehow… even though nobody asked for this.
@@UntamedMotorsHow can Chevy Silverado offer V8 and turbo 4 cylinder, so everyone can get what they want? Toyota should do the same. 3.5 V6 and 2.4 turbo and let customers pick what they want.
Great vid, I agree with all you spoke about. Keep up the great vids.
Appreciate the support man, thank you!
hey a quick question i was looking to get myself a new tacoma for the reliability, do you think these new tacomas outlast a gm or ford truck?
Turbo will never make it past 100k miles without major service cost.
How so? Ive had plenty of 4 cylinder turbos go over 100k with zero issues
@@smx234 In a Pickup Truck ? Bet Not !
@@AlexKosanovich just picked up a colorado trail boss 2.7 L 4 cylinder turbo charged , do some research the motors are already proven they even run it in the full size chevy silverado
@@smx234you must drive a lot. Can you list your turbo vehicles with over 100k miles?
This is such an asinine statement.
Toyota should build what consumers want and not to satisfy government. A four-cylinder midsize truck is not worth 50 to 70k and on top of that the build quality is going down the tubes. I hope their government credits was worth it because sales will suffer. Keep preaching the truth, brother.
Right, then they’d be in the same situation Dodge is getting out of by having to pay for emissions credits to avoid fines. Over just 3years Chrysler paid Tesla $2.4B for credits. That’s a large part why FCA products ballooned in price.
So true , some rocket scientist decided to sell poison ivy on Valentine’s Day and no one is buying lol .. send them all back to Mexico
Government wants what these companies want. Political parties are lobbied and funded by these companies. Regulations are them setting rules for their game.
lol man….just lol. Some of you people are very entertaining
Yeah, then they can’t sell them on the US market. Why do you think other countries get all the cool stuff? We get the heavily regulated shit!
I have a 2014 Tacoma V6 never had problem still running strong. V6
Only one answer to that. Put the V6 back in that truck. And watch them fly off the shelves
No free Lunch -No Turbos - no CVT transmissions, !!! Damn sure no EV's
Exactly. It's not that difficult. Tradesmen and others that make money with their truck KNOW they have to have dependable long lasting vehicles, they know turbos don't last, and they're not playing that game with their livelyhood.
💯
Every thing you said will replace all future vehicles 😂
@@mikemonahan8968they don't last for people like you that do no maintenance. I have 4 cars with turbos. 1 300k and 3 with little over 200k miles. All original turbos. But sure they don't last.😂
@@rightsdontcomewithpermits7073 the thing with trubos are the users. they go oh its a turbo and floor it.
We as a society are in big trouble.
It's a turning point
Crazy when Toyota introduces an all new redesigned Tacoma and they just SIT upon arrival. That’s a first… hopefully a huge wake up call to the manufacturer. People are no longer just buying it because it’s a Toyota. 👌
You took the words right out of my mouth! The quality has gotten worse and prices have gone up
Excellent video and. Excellent explanation of where the quality looks like these days besides the awful prices.
The prices should be in pesos😃
😂😂😂
People want naturally aspirated V6 or V8 engines built in the USA or Japan. People do not want small engines with turbochargers.
That’s a fact. Nobody truly asked for this to be the ONLY available engine option in the Tacoma. 👌
@@user-mn2ju7tv8fcarbon credits… government subsidies… free money, and lots of it. Easy business decision to bump the bottom line. In most cases it’s not what people actually wanted… especially when it comes to trucks.
Same thing with some of their cars. Bring back naturally aspirated engines made in Japan. V6, V8 etc.
Thank you for you continuing to call it like you see it. I’ve been eyeing the Tacoma and ultimately I bought a 24 Frontier Pro4x instead. So far a great truck.
Frontier Pro4x looks so much better in person than in videos or pictures. Congrats. I have myself a 24 Titan Pro4x.
The new CEO is Toyota’s big problem! He was bragging about the prices going to over $50k on his vehicles.
Did he brag about his astronomical 240 B of debt as well 😂
The Nissan Pro4X is a WAY better option
💯
Never see any off road.
My 2013 Frontier with 103k miles with no issues. A great truck. I will be buying a 2025 Frontier when they come out.
Was interested in a Tacoma, even used the prices are outrageous for mileage. Just bought a 22 Certified preowned Nissan Frontier 4x4 for $27k with less than 20k miles. Comes with remaining 7yr/100k warranty.
V6 and 9 speed auto, it moves.
That’s awesome man, congratulations! Good choice. Hope you’re loving it so far.
Not selling for several reasons.
1. New Platform and unproven
2. Price 😂
3. Turbo
4. Better options in the midsize truck section for Ford, GMC, Chevrolet, Nissan
5. The engine sounds AWFUL
6. No backseat room at all
7. Installing stupid seat suspension instead of putting in a front locker for the off road trim
🤦♂
You’re not wrong. Consumers will always vote with their wallet. Toyota has done grave damage to their brand regarding body on frame enthusiasts.
Yep. I’m one of them. Body on frame, naturally aspirated engines. Durable. I felt comfortable paying a small premium knowing I was getting a well made vehicle that would last. I won’t consider anything in Toyota’s line up now that they’ve killed the 4Runner now.
Yeah the fact that this all-new redesign has hit lots and Immediate started sitting is a total shame… Toyota has to take note and make some large changes. Unlikely but I’m hopeful. =\
I say it every time Drop the crew cab Reduce overall size add 6 and 8 ft beds .
Exactly, trucks are hat and no cattle , sucks!
xactly, these crew cabs with dinky ass bed don't have room enuf fer two trash cans in the back... pick ups were never meant to be the family car...
back to basics manual door locks with door key and ignition keys manual tranmission an windows an manual seat adhustment too basic dash with gauges an non of this computer automated crap headlights ya can turn off ... old school was a hundred times better. these lazy ass young folks are ruining everything cause they are too lazy and or stupid to do anything the old fashioned way... hell they cain't even operate a turn signal let alone drive a 4 speed manual....
Electronic brakes and that display sticking up from the dash is a deal breaker for me.
If i was in the market for a pick up, I'd go with a nissan. I don't want more complicated parts in my engine. I want a v6, I'll take a v8 actually, but will take no less than a v6.
Toyota doing their best Stellantis impression.
Bingo. Tpyota is riding on their name and their name is turning to shit.
The Tacoma 4.0 V6 is an awesome engine! The 3.5 loses momentum on slight inclines. The turbo 4cyl engine isn't going to cut it with a crew cab 4wd truck with towning duties.
When there's no demand for a product, lessing their supply is not going to matter. I have never been a Nissan fan, but I think it's time to check out the Frontier.
The Ford CEO knows that without the 5.0 the Mustang is dead.
No V8? I'd buy a BMW M2
All Ford products are complete garbage. BMW all day!
Nice
BMW? I’ve had 5 or 6. You don’t want a BMW.
@@johndrago8370BMWs are for folks who are comfortable working on their own vehicle. Their 4 cylinder engines are garbage, as are the twin turbo V8's. Common knowledge if you do a little research.
The turbocharged inline 6 cylinder is damn near bulletproof. Same engine they use in the M cars, so it must be good 'nuff.
Hahaha, good luck with a garbage Krautwagon 😂
There is little interest because I'm glad to see people have common sense.
You won’t find that to be true when discussing politics.
Sadly, not the case with Big 3 buyers.
It’s like the old saying “You reap what you sow”
I need a new truck, if the price drops I'm still buying one. 100 times cheaper than Ford, Dodge and GMC.
And better gas mileage.
I guess it’s the new math you’re selling a $35,000 truck for 55,000.
bidenomics
@@BartSparrow123do me a favor, look up bush jr deficit…how did we get out of that? Now look at trump deficit….notice anything??? You said Bidenomics as if you couldn’t just google and see how it really works lol
Bidemomics😂
Haha 100%… new math 1, American public 0
Meanwhile Nissan Frontiers are selling like hotcakes because of the naturally aspirated engines. Titans too.
Fine of you never go off-roading.
Titan is selling so well, they discontinued it. Great success!
Yep! And that’s not by accident… crazy how people actually buy a truck where they actually get some bang for their buck. Reliable, simple and affordable. 👌
Don’t buy turbo unless you want to replace it soon.
I’ve been a Toyota guy… and I just bought my 2024 Chevy Colorado ZR2 for 51k out the door for this very reason! Really happy with my purchase!
youre bragging about paying 51K for a 4 cylinder small truck? 😂
@@cantwealljustgetalong2 Thank you!
@@cantwealljustgetalong2 compared to the rest of the midsize truck market in 2024, except for a Nissan, you’re looking at paying between 50k to now 65k for a top trim midsize 🤷🏽♂️
If I didn’t have a 3rd gen, I would definitely get a Nissan frontier pro 4x before this Tacoma.
All we wanted was a steak sammich and Toyota gave us overpriced avocado toast.
Well, now its Toyota who is eating a $hit sandwich with their new Tacoma launch. They slowed production of their launch so that they don't saturate the dealerships with more unmovable 2024 Tacoma inventory. Hell, look at the new Tundra inventory...Toyota wants to keep Tacoma production inventory levels lowerer now so as to give the illusion that these P'sOS are in demand, except that plan didn't work. I "was" not a Toyota loyalist because of the name plate, I exclusively bought Toyotas because of their product quality, reliability and cost to purchase (value). Seems Toyota forgot all three of these consideration on their new trucks.
Untamed I think you have every right to keep harping on Toyota about their changes because it's the customer who gets screwed with all the changes Toyota has decided to implement.
So preach brother, preach.
My 22’ Canyon has the last 3.6L V6 GM produced for their midsize truck platform before switching to a 2.7L four banger as the only engine available. It’s been rock solid. I wouldn’t buy one of those 4 cylinders, but they’ve been in production now in the Silverado/Sierra for about five years and the Colorado/Canyon for about a year, and they’ve proven fairly reliable. But here’s the rub- vehicles that use them are getting WORSE fuel economy than the V6 power plant that they replaced, and GM no longer offers a diesel alternative that actually gets exceptional gas mileage in the truck platform.
And you too can have one for THOUSANDS of dollars more than what you would’ve paid for the previous generation midsize. Toyota’s newest platform four cylinder is even less proven and returns terrible gas mileage as well, all for THOUSANDS of dollars more than what the actual fair market value of the truck is. This is insanity on the level of a typical General Motors marketing strategy, but coming from Toyota, who has historically outsold GM in this class by a mile. Bravo Toyota, bravo…😂
some one else said it in the comments... a 30k truck being sold for 45k... NO!
Who the fuck wants to get a truck with a 4 cylinder? I mean, C'mon, at least 6 but 4? And turbo?
Though I hear what you are saying for real truck things . LOTS of us buy a truck as a family " TOY " hauler . For yaks and bikes and coolers , chairs etc. Plus maybe hauling a pop-up or fishing boat . The 2.7 NA is fine for lots of people , "IF" they fixed the BS transmission , or better yet . Make it with a Manual . I think we will see massive Sales of the Stout towards the end of this year . If Toyota can keep it a AWD and under 25K , as they have said . Maverick sales will drop like a rock . But I do understand that for real WORK , and hauling of large boats and trailers ... the V6 NA and V8 ARE needed !
I'd bet the Stout comes in at last year's Tacoma pricing.
@@5wasthenumberdid they say whether the Stout is going to be all electric?
Tell that to my 98 Tacoma with 268K miles
Give me a V8 Tacoma manual.
Toyota needs to salvage the sales on the tacoma. Bring back the 4.0 v6 and offer the supercharger option again on the tacoma. And offer a V8 option in the tundra.
And bring back the front tow hooks!
No chance of any of the old V6s coming back....if they do end up offering a V6 it will be a newer designed engine
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This is why I argue get a hybrid: naturally aspirated engine, no GDI, no turbo, plus a reliable hybrid system that only Toyota can make. 300,000 with just oil changes and minor repairs
Good statical analysis. Not just hype.
I have a 2023 Frontier Pro 4x in Glacier white. It is a great vehicle, I got the transmission update and it sorted out the sharp shifting when in cruise control. Nissan never made the Frontier to be a class leader, but to be a competent vehicle, and it can do everything competently
Unfortunately it will never hold its value unlike a Tacoma 🤷🏻♂️
@Youknowmysteez93 Actually Frontiers especially Pro 4x hold their value well, and will do more than the new Turbo Tacomas most likely.
@@Youknowmysteez93buy lightly used
@@Youknowmysteez93 Correct, unless people start buying Nissan trucks like crazy. Market trend can change but it would take a long time. Nissan sedans are junks.
@@Blue-moon12 that’s very unlikely frontiers have never sold more then Tacomas
It's a shame that there are not multiple engine options so people would have choices.
Yeah I’m a little shocked by that too… nobody truly wanted this 4 banger in the first place -especially as the Only option.
50k for a Tacoma is insane. I remembered not that long ago that Tacomas were 25-30k.
Keep beating the drum. I stand with
You
Must drop 11K - $15K
Mexican workers get under $3 an hour. That's terrible ❗️
thats why they come here they can make 20 a hour with a lot less work plus full benefits
Once Mr Toyoda left the CEO position, it's gone to shyte...
He is still there Akio Toyoda is now the chairman of the board.
Yeah he was a vital piece of the puzzle… holding onto the Toyota legacy. =\
I got a 2023 Taco SR 4x4 with the v6 in December because I found out the 24 SR was going to be detuned and since the new Tundra has apparently had engine issues so the reliability was in question. Love my 23 taco and I think I can confidently say I made the right choice
You should debate Kirk as he’s making excuses for Toyota.
Have 2021 Tundra TRD Pro and a 2024 4runner TRD OFF ROAD And Until they Bring back N/A V8 and V6 engines I will not be Buying ANY more Toyota PRODUCTS ! Can't stand TURBOS ! Bring back RELIABILITY TOYOTA ! And by the Way the Turbo 4 Banger Sounds PATHETIC ! Everything New they are pushing out is TOTALLY Disappointing !
\/\/. oke-mobiIes
U don't like your tundra?
Two tough and beautiful machines you own there, sir those are lifetime vehicle's.
I love my 20 Tundra and had a 13 Tacoma
Same!
You are spot right with the Tacoma. Last fall of 2023, I had a Nissan Frontier Pro4X as my #3 choice in interest, having in order the Tacoma at #1, Ranger #2, and then the Pro4X in 3rd. Seeing the prices Toyota was going to charge and only Turbos available and how my 2018's Ford F-150 quaility engineering started failing being only 5 years old. My F-150 had a common lug nut metal reaction issue, had to replace 24 of them, tailgate latch release corrosion leading to not being able to open my tailgate, rear camera failure, step sides turning ugly, Ford moved out of ranking pretty quickly. Come on Ford, 5 years old and simple engineering issues. In January 2024 I purchased the Pro4X and have no regrets. The price is right, love the hydraulic steering, solid side steps, plenty of power, great looks. I am loving every minute of the Pro4X right now. Great video!
I bought a 2023 Pro 4x in November. I live rurally and traded in my 2018 Genesis G80 Sport in (which was reliable), but I love my Frontier.
I drive a 2001 Tacoma 2.4 and I WILL NOT GIVE IT UP!
1997 3.4 right here had for 27+ years now at 353k tacoMiles
It’s too expensive! They started making them in Mexico, yet the price went up.
It's all about the $$$$$$.
And turbos guarantee higher maintenance and repair costs.
I drive a 1999 Avalon. Twenty five years old. Runs like new. Everything about this car is pure quality. My engineer brother used to travel around the world visiting car plants. He always told me Toyota is the only car he would own. What the hell happened?
It ain't made in Japan. That's what happen. It's made in Mexico where everything is made of cheap plastic. And the workers are getting paid 5 cent an hour.
Get a Tundra, it's the most American truck made, 70% built here and the other 30% comes from Canada. It's too bad they went the v6 turbo route for the Tundra, or i'd say get a newer Tundra, 2021 and below only.
Toyota is just starting to repeat all of the mistakes that were made by Ford, including assembling vehicles in Mexico with underpaid and underskilled workers. They have moved away from the larger naturally aspirated V-6s and V-8s. They are forcing people who want the Camry to buy only a more expensive hybrid. This is just so sad, Toyotas used to be the absolute best.
@douglasscovil3447 Yes, listening to the government is always a mistake.
Everything you said is spot on + add the obscene arrogance we got from Toyota just a couple of years ago. I purchased 5 Toyotas in a row over a 12 year period and they treated me like a total fool. They actually wanted $5000 over MSRP and expected me to give them a deposit to get in line to buy a Tacoma but couldn't promise me any colors or models. They won't get my business for a long time most likely never.
They can kick rocks.
I just bought a GMC Sierra 1500 after over 20 years of Toyotas. They got rid of the B8 and lost me as a customer. I would have bought another Tundra but refuse a turbo V6. A woman I work with got a 24 Tundra and in 4 months it has broken down twice and had to be towed to the dealer.
Congrats on your Sierra, it a sick looking truck. I was going to get the Tacoma, bought a Titan Pro4x instead. Turbo will never be in my future.
Agree with all of your main points. I have been a Toyota “fan boy” since 2003. I have owned every truck based platform that Toyota sells. I am officially done with Toyota as a brand.
This is making me love my 2019 Off Road manual transmission even more. Almost 42k miles with no issues.
You got a solid truck. Manual too 👌 💯
2022 TRD Pro with manual! There aren’t a lot of us out thereb
Well it’d be a POS if it had issues that early
Keep on great job putting them on blast somebody has to do it. It’s ridiculous out there and yes, you are correct. I’m so glad you’re doing what you’re doing. They will be haters no matter what.
The new Tacoma is built with the same build strategy as the new Tundra: capture more profit per unit. 😢
Nissan Frontiers are old in the best proven way .
UM is spot on - tell it like it is. I just went through the hunt for a new mid size truck and was in shock by the Tacoma equation. Alternatives included the GM twins and Ford Ranger. Those fell based on quality over the past few years but outranked the Tacoma for the reasons mentioned here. That left the Frontier and Ridgeline as I really wanted a NA 6 cylinder. After several test drives and reflection of my true needs the 2024 Ridgeline Black Edition went into my garage. They both presented a strong value for my hard earned dollars- far more than a Tacoma. I spend 90% of my time driving on the highway or in the city, and the rest going to a trailhead or lake side or up into the mountains. No longer drive deep off-road. The Nissan is better suited for real 4 wheeling. The Ridgeline’s new interior and highly refined 6 plus outstanding handling did it for me. Loaded it costs what an SR5 with a couple of options sells for….RIP Taco. Nissan and Honda are going to split your market share. I put the outdoor essentials package along with a Lomax trifold cover on my SUT and it significantly changed its appearance. Good luck finding a better midsize value over the Nissan or Honda.
Toyota doing what they did to the Raptor. They will bring back the v 8 and v 6 as a GOODMORNING special edition with a giant price tag.
Even 40 grand is 10 grand more than Im willing to pay.
Well, I guess you won’t be having a new ride for a while🤷♂️🍀
If you’re broke just say that…
@@jxmar_ I said "willing" not able.
Toyota missed it with the 4cyl turbo. The hybrid is somewhat tolerable because of the high torque. We're already seeing overheating turbos on larger tires in snowy conditions. What happens when people tow in the south?