As a decades-long Toyota loyalist, I bought a new 2022 Nissan Frontier. Toyota ruined its truck line with crappy turbo engines, hollow build quality, cartoonish bro-dozer styling, and insane pricing. The Frontier has a naturally aspirated V6, rock-solid build quality, conservative yet handsome styling, and reasonable pricing. My loaded Frontier SV long wheel base was $39K OTD. Almost 2 years in and the Frontier has been flawless.
you need to understand that government laws are dictating emissions, americans voted for this person who does not care about the country. These emission laws will come to nissan as well by 2026. Already infiniti changed their v6 to 4 cylinders. Vote vote vote
“Turbo 4 working hard” That’s why I love the 4.0 V6 in my 4Runner. It never feels like it’s breaking a sweat commuting or pulling my 14’ trailer with ATV’s on it.
I have owned a current model V6 4Runner, and I own one of these new 24 Tacos. I have towed the same boat with both. There is no comparison. This new Taco is absolutely a joy to pull my boat with. The 4runner was emergency only for boat towing.
@@allentoyokawa9068 I swear I’ve seen your comment on every video that criticizes these Tacomas. Has Toyota gifted you a truck yet for you service? lol
There's not a taco in the world....worth 50 grand!!! Even when built in Mexico, even though it's Japanese company sent to America then sent to Mexico to make it cheaper....😅😅😂
Let me make sure I understand. Toyota moves production of their Tacoma pickups to Mexico to "improve efficiency and cut costs", and THE PRICE OF THE TRUCK SKYROCKETED!! Yea....that makes perfect sense....
I live in the UK and we don't get a lot of the vehicles reviewed here but it's still one of my favourite channels and John is a legend. Love your work Sir !
Do you really believe the industry will once again go back to 8 cylinder or 6? Eventually there won't even be a 4 cylinder. Guess you'll cry no matter what, so go get a bicycle
@@donjuan2105 People like you who accept everything that auto makers say and follow blindly without asking questions, are causing the prices to go up and design and quality goes down. Yes, it is true that we will be going to EV everything at the end, but do not be so gullible to be a follower of auto makers marketing to use environment and saving the planet from the fossil fuels. $50K plus is outrages for a 4 cylinders truck made in Mexico that quality is much lower. I have a 2001 Double cab made in Freemon, CA that still outperform the new with gas mileage of 20 MPG. If it was made in Japan, I would say it worth the price, but not made in Mexico that have so many problems. These new truck are not selling and they are sitting on the lots.
@wilsoneashoian5789 I've checked the figures, truck sells are very good. A heavy, 4 banger truck getting to 60 in 6.2 seconds was sport coupe territory 10-15 years ago. Nobody forcing you to by one, nor anyone buying a Taco would want the boat anchor v6..
@wilsoneashoian5789 it's people like you who fail to understand it's not the auto industry but the federal governments and states who are forcing the auto industry in a certain direction. Get off your high horse when you clearly are clueless. I absolutely do not accept these prices in fact it will only sway me to keep my 16 longer now. Let's also stop pretending Ford, Chevy won't be raising prices also. It's called inflation
Track testing always gives better numbers. Several reasons. One is that commonly the timer doesn't start until after a short "rollout" period, drag-strip style. Street GPS/stopwatch testing is always a little to a lot slower.
@@uhAlphaFox That's interesting. Rare, though. Car and Driver magazine always prided themselves on getting the best results possible, for just one example. Then readers started calling them out on eliminating the rollout time, usually a couple tenths or a bit more. They copped to it, since they had no choice, but still do it. So their published results aren't actually real 0-60 times, they're more like 2-60 times. They also use tricks like traction-compound-treated strips with perfectly clean surfaces, and I think they also "correct" their times to sea-level-standard conditions, which also makes them look better than they really are since they don't test at sea level. They'll also abuse the hell out of cars to get their times and sometimes tell stories about fragged clutches and transmissions and the like. CZcams types don't usually go to those extremes.
Motortrend consistently measures lower 0-60 times than Motorweek, often by 0.5 to 1 seconds, and they clocked it at 7.2 seconds, so Motorweek's number is almost certainly a typo.
Had to go by my local Toyota dealer today to get a part. Looked at a newTaco window sticker with, as expected, an addendum sticker, and a 2wd SR5 was knocking on $50k. This tells me when the $65k Trail Hunters hit the lots, they will likely be well over $70,000. Sorry, that's too much for a mid size 4cyl truck that isn't much more capable than a 1st or 2nd Gen Taco with a lift and tires. And whats with the shrinking fuel tank of only 18 gal? Why are companies afraid to improve mpgs AND give more range?
Unfortunately, Toyota still has waay lower inventory levels then any other car maker out there and dealers are taking advantage with ridiculous markups.
The rear suspension of this test truck are coils springs why did you say it had leaf springs?? You can see the solid links holding the rear axle instead of leaf springs...
Love it. Gonna get the limited hybrid fulltime 4wd with adaptive suspension. Most similar setup to my gx460 but in a truck. But only when my kids are in forward facing seats
I'm certainly not the first person to point this out -- but what an UGLY engine bay! How could they not have put on an engine cover!! This thing looks like a rube-goldberg pile of snakes!!!
Better in some ways and ok in others, but still competitive. Good acceleration and braking performance. The interior could be bigger, but it is nicer. It will continue to be the best seller in the segment.
Still a tiny truck for us 6’ 4” guys. I sat in crew cab at the dealer, and while the front seat room is now GREAT, nobody could sit behind me. The driver seat back was 2” from the rear seat cushion 😢
Guess where the Turbo is, guys. Behind the engine. So if you need to service the turbo on this new 4 cylinders.... YOU HAVE TO REMOVE THE ENTIRE CAB OF THE TRUCK. Imagine this needed to be done outside of warranty. Who wants to pay $5,000 to have the turbo serviced. They are severely overpriced.
What's the point of going to a turbo four that boasts more power but the towing capacity is lower than the previous V6? The hybrid will be able to tow more, but that'll cost more--you can get something else bigger and better. Plus the MPG is only slightly better. Good looking truck, fake air vents and all, but hard pass for that amount of money.
The Ford Explorer out sold the Toyota Highlander because of Toyota's complex turbo and hybrid system. People are catching on that Toyota is using weak 4 bangers with turbos and Toyota's reliability will suffer as the vehicle age which will require expensive repair cost
@@natelove187this thing is not weak. I have one and I rarely have to floor it to get the power I need. The turbo really shines on steep hills. This truck has really surprised me with only 2 months of ownership.
I was wondering the same but you can clearly see it has leaf springs. They should have test the all-new rear suspension setup as I’m guessing it would handle much better.
@@JetSkiSuper7 No no no no no. What you're seeing there is one of the multi-link links. It LOOKS like it's a leaf spring from a distance, but it is not!
@@Commentleaver-c6x real world driving really depends. Your driving affects MPG as you all know. I drive a Lexus RC F, they are rated at 19 combined. I get 22-24 because I don’t flog it every light and on the highway I get 29mpg. Most people I see online get around 15mpg, they are heavy footed with it. Most full size trucks to not have combined consumption of 21mpg on MW’s route unless they are hybrid or diesels. Compare apples to apples.
@@Commentleaver-c6xcorrect, they are mostly V6, or I4. Again when comparing against MW MPG loops. Toyota didn’t move to the I4 for MPG, they moved to it for emissions, same for the v6’s that replaced the v8’s. Toyota is pretty old school in many ways. 21mpg on a truck isn’t bad, it’s competitive compared to other rivals on the MW loop.
Love it! I'm not a truck person but I realize I could really use one as an extra vehicle. Also like that a 6-speed manual is still available. Now, where can I find a pre-owned?
@@ytj22 $43,850. It STARTS at $37k, but dealers NEVER stock the bare-bones models. The cheapest one I can find is a 4 door almost bare SR5 in Ohio for $42,999.
For Toyota to completely get rid of the V6, 21 miles per gallon isn't that great for a 4-cylinder but I guess it does have a lot of power for the size, but I'm just saying I got an 07 tundra with a 5.7 and I can get 19mpg on the highway and it's paid off.
Toyota used to be affordable and reliable. Can't say that any longer... Made in Mexico with turbo engine. Quality went downhill faster than you can say " Andale Arriba Arriba !!! "
So this is what we call a lifted truck. We clearly have different definitions of what lifted means. Also those prices are just suggestions. Add another 10% for market adjustments.
Since it’s made in Mexico now I heard they are contemplating officially changing the name to Taco, since so many affectionately refer to them as that already.
I got one of these tacomas at an enterprise rental and these things have NOOO power. Was headed into wind, cruise control set at 78. Speedo read 69. This was a V6 model.
I still got mine for $42k only 3k more than the 21 i had. Considering all the changes it has, isnt too bad. Granted mine basically has only a couple options and no markup
Bigger and uglier than ever. I don’t want a turbo either. The addition heat, compression etc will shorten the engine life. Bring the basic Toyota Stout or something similar to the US.
Agreed Toyotas going like the big three !! 4 cyl turbo 8 speed transmissions high tech electronics !! Gimme the old school V6 5 speed transmissions not all glitzy designs !! Say what ya will but the older Tachomas will still be on the road for a long time while these newer designed Tachomas will be in the shop getting the engines n transmission repaired !!
If i was looking for a mid size truck I'd compare the Tacoma with a Nissan Frontier. Then I'd look for an older Tundra with the V8. From there I'd make my choice. Probably go with the Tundra so I wouldn't care if it got scratched. It's a truck, you haul crap and it gets war wounds. Get over it. Lots of choices out there, no need to spend 60k. Be smart and remember it's just a truck and not some wood polished French museum piece.
If Toyota is smart they would focus on producing more of the TRD Off-road Premium Hybrid, that’s the sweet spot and no other truck can match it’s unique spot
$37000 for a truck that can't even haul a sheet of plywood. These mid-size monster trucks are emotional support vehicles. Give me a 2004 Silverado work truck anyday, back when trucks were for men who actually do manual labor.
My last four vehicles have been Toyota trucks and a Land Cruiser. That said, I am not spending the stupid money Toyota is now asking for their trucks. Remember when Toyota stood for reliable and affordable? smh....
It's confusing to say the least. JD says "with its standard leaf spring suspension" which is true for Tacoma in general since all base model SR trucks have leaf springs, however he says it like he's talking about the *SR5* truck they are testing, which might just be an error in the VO they didn't catch.
This Tacoma looks long and like it would high center easily. I hate the way the headlights wrap around the side of the fender. Looks cheap. I liked the older Tacomas but not this one plus the 4 banger turbo is a deal breaker.
@@robsrave8156 i am glad you understand, so many people know what is going on. Now they they are censoring thoughts in Canada and UK. This is an attack against freedom
Toyota's working on pricing themselves right out of the market.
wake up, nothing is cheap anymore Globally. Inflation
40 years later, and John's voice hasn't changed.
which isn't a great thing.
Looks like The Taco ate a few burritos.
😂 🌯🌯🌯🌯
Yeah…she’s a little thicc, she’s about 30yrs old now. 🤣
It's on the Tundra chassis now. I wouldn't dare call it mid-size.
As a decades-long Toyota loyalist, I bought a new 2022 Nissan Frontier. Toyota ruined its truck line with crappy turbo engines, hollow build quality, cartoonish bro-dozer styling, and insane pricing. The Frontier has a naturally aspirated V6, rock-solid build quality, conservative yet handsome styling, and reasonable pricing. My loaded Frontier SV long wheel base was $39K OTD. Almost 2 years in and the Frontier has been flawless.
you need to understand that government laws are dictating emissions, americans voted for this person who does not care about the country. These emission laws will come to nissan as well by 2026. Already infiniti changed their v6 to 4 cylinders. Vote vote vote
“Turbo 4 working hard” That’s why I love the 4.0 V6 in my 4Runner. It never feels like it’s breaking a sweat commuting or pulling my 14’ trailer with ATV’s on it.
Long live the 4.0. Very reliable engine.
This engine is more powerful. Maybe the 4.0 should have tried sweating more?
Turbo 4’s have failed prematurely since they’ve been added to vehicles.
And gets 20 mpg
I have owned a current model V6 4Runner, and I own one of these new 24 Tacos. I have towed the same boat with both. There is no comparison. This new Taco is absolutely a joy to pull my boat with. The 4runner was emergency only for boat towing.
Looking good John Davis
Nice truck. But they’re gotten too expensive
Uh no, these are worth EVERY penny
@@allentoyokawa9068 I swear I’ve seen your comment on every video that criticizes these Tacomas. Has Toyota gifted you a truck yet for you service? lol
Let us find out @allentoyokawa is actually Akio pretending to be someone else to convince us they haven’t gotten too expensive 😂
There's not a taco in the world....worth 50 grand!!! Even when built in Mexico, even though it's Japanese company sent to America then sent to Mexico to make it cheaper....😅😅😂
@@allentoyokawa9068based on what?
I want to buy a $50k turbo 4 cylinder truck that's made in Mexico said no one ever!
But what are the choices for mid-size trucks in 2024 on the US market?
1995 truck
@@dmitriioskolkov2036 Frontier. V6 no turbo
These are sitting on my local dealers lot collecting pollen. They are not selling
Yup coastal CA same story
I'll keep my 2015 with 175k on it. Still runs like the day I bought it.
Don’t feel bad, I’m doing the same with my 300,000 mile 04 Toyota Sequoia !
2009 same but 250,000 miles. I can laugh now but it was a mind-blowing $30,000 😂
Hold my beer. My daily driver in my 1985 Xtracab 4wd. (stock engine with 300K on it)
This is far better
Same with my 2010
Let me make sure I understand. Toyota moves production of their Tacoma pickups to Mexico to "improve efficiency and cut costs", and THE PRICE OF THE TRUCK SKYROCKETED!!
Yea....that makes perfect sense....
It does if you're Toyota. LOL
@martin4749 True...they said they wanted to cut COSTS...not profits! 😆 🤣
And to think the mexicans are only getting paid two dollars per hour.
Now it's an authentic Taco
This new version of tacoma feels like sharting at work when your day just started
I live in the UK and we don't get a lot of the vehicles reviewed here but it's still one of my favourite channels and John is a legend. Love your work Sir !
Consider yourself lucky. Imagine every third person dressed like a lumberjack carrying a chainsaw everywhere in the city and you'll know why.
According to Motorweeks testing on this Tacoma, I had no idea I was supposed to be searching for a sports car driving experience in a pick up truck
Trucks are way to expensive now. Priced me out of the market.
Save up and pay cash. LOL I don't get a loan for anything.
I only watch the MotorWeek videos with John hosting. 👍
Same
$50K for a 4 cylinders truck??????
Do you really believe the industry will once again go back to 8 cylinder or 6? Eventually there won't even be a 4 cylinder. Guess you'll cry no matter what, so go get a bicycle
No more V-6
@@donjuan2105 People like you who accept everything that auto makers say and follow blindly without asking questions, are causing the prices to go up and design and quality goes down. Yes, it is true that we will be going to EV everything at the end, but do not be so gullible to be a follower of auto makers marketing to use environment and saving the planet from the fossil fuels. $50K plus is outrages for a 4 cylinders truck made in Mexico that quality is much lower. I have a 2001 Double cab made in Freemon, CA that still outperform the new with gas mileage of 20 MPG. If it was made in Japan, I would say it worth the price, but not made in Mexico that have so many problems. These new truck are not selling and they are sitting on the lots.
@wilsoneashoian5789 I've checked the figures, truck sells are very good. A heavy, 4 banger truck getting to 60 in 6.2 seconds was sport coupe territory 10-15 years ago. Nobody forcing you to by one, nor anyone buying a Taco would want the boat anchor v6..
@wilsoneashoian5789 it's people like you who fail to understand it's not the auto industry but the federal governments and states who are forcing the auto industry in a certain direction. Get off your high horse when you clearly are clueless. I absolutely do not accept these prices in fact it will only sway me to keep my 16 longer now. Let's also stop pretending Ford, Chevy won't be raising prices also. It's called inflation
The Nissan Frontier is a better Value imo
This is the only place I've seen 6.2 seconds to 60. Maybe they meant 7.2
Track testing always gives better numbers. Several reasons. One is that commonly the timer doesn't start until after a short "rollout" period, drag-strip style. Street GPS/stopwatch testing is always a little to a lot slower.
Yeah I found that to be very optimistic.
@@GlennC789 At the same time MotorWeek tested the Corolla Cross with a 10.5s 0-60 time while most other 0-60 trials were around 9.3 seconds
@@uhAlphaFox That's interesting. Rare, though. Car and Driver magazine always prided themselves on getting the best results possible, for just one example. Then readers started calling them out on eliminating the rollout time, usually a couple tenths or a bit more. They copped to it, since they had no choice, but still do it. So their published results aren't actually real 0-60 times, they're more like 2-60 times. They also use tricks like traction-compound-treated strips with perfectly clean surfaces, and I think they also "correct" their times to sea-level-standard conditions, which also makes them look better than they really are since they don't test at sea level. They'll also abuse the hell out of cars to get their times and sometimes tell stories about fragged clutches and transmissions and the like. CZcams types don't usually go to those extremes.
Motortrend consistently measures lower 0-60 times than Motorweek, often by 0.5 to 1 seconds, and they clocked it at 7.2 seconds, so Motorweek's number is almost certainly a typo.
Had to go by my local Toyota dealer today to get a part. Looked at a newTaco window sticker with, as expected, an addendum sticker, and a 2wd SR5 was knocking on $50k. This tells me when the $65k Trail Hunters hit the lots, they will likely be well over $70,000. Sorry, that's too much for a mid size 4cyl truck that isn't much more capable than a 1st or 2nd Gen Taco with a lift and tires. And whats with the shrinking fuel tank of only 18 gal? Why are companies afraid to improve mpgs AND give more range?
Unfortunately, Toyota still has waay lower inventory levels then any other car maker out there and dealers are taking advantage with ridiculous markups.
And this truck can be yours for only 59,000 doll... WHAT THE FU...!
nobody is been waiting for a tacoma that is $50k+
I saw one recently and couldn’t stop looking at the massive lower Ford style front air deflector.
9 bolts and it's gone. Lesa than 5 minutes.
@@martin4749 Why is there in the first place? That’ll be gone too.
@@o-_-ojb gas mileage
@@o-_-ojbfuel economy. Likely intentionally designed to be easily removed
Good thing they put that 6" air dam on the front to destroy any ground clearance.
Mexico made, overpriced 4 cylinder. I'm out. Let's see the quality issues the first year
The less than impressive changes to the Tacoma combined with Sticker Shock is a No GO
This isn't the TACO we have been waiting for!
The rear suspension of this test truck are coils springs why did you say it had leaf springs?? You can see the solid links holding the rear axle instead of leaf springs...
I prefer the more base level tricks, a 24 base probably has more features than a top of the line trim 20 years ago. I have a 2003 and 2004 vehicle.
ha ha. exactly. My 1985 SR5 has manual windows and locks, manual hubs, and not one single cup holder. How far things have come.
Love it. Gonna get the limited hybrid fulltime 4wd with adaptive suspension. Most similar setup to my gx460 but in a truck. But only when my kids are in forward facing seats
I'm certainly not the first person to point this out -- but what an UGLY engine bay! How could they not have put on an engine cover!! This thing looks like a rube-goldberg pile of snakes!!!
@devildog5354For some, that was easy to figure out.
The look of this one doesn’t do it for me.
I’m not happy about a 6 cylinder eliminated as an option. Toyota should bring back an inline 6 like they had many years ago.
That conf sucks and has no power. I test drove one and moved on. Hope this new truck does better.
Why? They are commuter vehicles.
Even in northern Chile many Tacomas are ready to use.
Happy Trucking
We’ll see how well it’s sales hold up at those prices.
Every manufacturer is pricing themselves out of the market.
So no 6 cylinder manual 😮
Awesome episode! I was just thinking about a Motorweek episode and John Davis introducing the 4th gen Taco! Glad it’s here!
Better in some ways and ok in others, but still competitive. Good acceleration and braking performance. The interior could be bigger, but it is nicer. It will continue to be the best seller in the segment.
"Midsize." Thing is big.
Not really. They look bigger on the outside than they are. They are a midsize truck so they are still cramped for space.
@@Commentleaver-c6x very true. It's the same size inside as the 2001 Ranger I had years ago.
Still a tiny truck for us 6’ 4” guys. I sat in crew cab at the dealer, and while the front seat room is now GREAT, nobody could sit behind me. The driver seat back was 2” from the rear seat cushion 😢
@@J.W.W.look at the new ranger, actually usable back seats
I saw this truck in person , i liked it, looked it up in you tube , saw it had a 4 cyl , stopped watching lol
Guess where the Turbo is, guys.
Behind the engine. So if you need to service the turbo on this new 4 cylinders.... YOU HAVE TO REMOVE THE ENTIRE CAB OF THE TRUCK.
Imagine this needed to be done outside of warranty.
Who wants to pay $5,000 to have the turbo serviced.
They are severely overpriced.
The huge price increase is ridiculous-they can keep it-hybrid option is even more.
so much for a small/midsized Truck
Thought mpg would be better.
Add $15k for markup
What's the point of going to a turbo four that boasts more power but the towing capacity is lower than the previous V6? The hybrid will be able to tow more, but that'll cost more--you can get something else bigger and better. Plus the MPG is only slightly better.
Good looking truck, fake air vents and all, but hard pass for that amount of money.
Not a huge deal since most people won't actually use it as a truck.
The Ford Explorer out sold the Toyota Highlander because of Toyota's complex turbo and hybrid system. People are catching on that Toyota is using weak 4 bangers with turbos and Toyota's reliability will suffer as the vehicle age which will require expensive repair cost
@@natelove187That's ignorant BS. Tell us what engine the Highlander Hybrid uses...
@@natelove187this thing is not weak. I have one and I rarely have to floor it to get the power I need. The turbo really shines on steep hills. This truck has really surprised me with only 2 months of ownership.
@@mad-meh2719 the truck is cheap and underpowered and noisy raspy eco truck engine 🛻
Great review as always. Thanks for the vid.
Only the SR gets leaf springs. You guys have the SR5 so the comment made in the slalom is incorrect having leaf springs is incorrect.
All of the XtraCab Tacomas have leaf springs, not just the SR.
I was wondering the same but you can clearly see it has leaf springs.
They should have test the all-new rear suspension setup as I’m guessing it would handle much better.
Not true, all xtra cabs have leaf springs, and sr, sr5 and prerunner are available with that cab.
@@JetSkiSuper7 No no no no no. What you're seeing there is one of the multi-link links. It LOOKS like it's a leaf spring from a distance, but it is not!
Nope, at the 3 minute mark he clearly stated that the test truck has leaf springs.
I was thinking the mpgs would have been better.
Really? 21mpg is great for a body on frame mid size truck.
@@joeylopezphdnot when full size trucks get that or better.
@@Commentleaver-c6x real world driving really depends. Your driving affects MPG as you all know. I drive a Lexus RC F, they are rated at 19 combined. I get 22-24 because I don’t flog it every light and on the highway I get 29mpg. Most people I see online get around 15mpg, they are heavy footed with it. Most full size trucks to not have combined consumption of 21mpg on MW’s route unless they are hybrid or diesels. Compare apples to apples.
@@joeylopezphd every manufacturer makes a full size that will get as good or better mpg than any current midsize.
@@Commentleaver-c6xcorrect, they are mostly V6, or I4. Again when comparing against MW MPG loops. Toyota didn’t move to the I4 for MPG, they moved to it for emissions, same for the v6’s that replaced the v8’s. Toyota is pretty old school in many ways. 21mpg on a truck isn’t bad, it’s competitive compared to other rivals on the MW loop.
I wish the roofline would have remain rounded like all previous generations. It’s was a classic design cue.
Love it! I'm not a truck person but I realize I could really use one as an extra vehicle. Also like that a 6-speed manual is still available. Now, where can I find a pre-owned?
why does it look like a full size truck? Playing in Mercedes territory w/$50k 4-cyl trickery....
I think the truck in this video is $37K
@@ytj22 $43,850. It STARTS at $37k, but dealers NEVER stock the bare-bones models. The cheapest one I can find is a 4 door almost bare SR5 in Ohio for $42,999.
For Toyota to completely get rid of the V6, 21 miles per gallon isn't that great for a 4-cylinder but I guess it does have a lot of power for the size, but I'm just saying I got an 07 tundra with a 5.7 and I can get 19mpg on the highway and it's paid off.
For 4x4 21 is great. Do more homework. LOL I don't buy a truck unless it's a 4x4.
I don’t care about what others might think but that truck doesn’t deserve to be called Tacoma.
Only time will tell if it’s reliable
I bought the last of the V6 4R’s recently, the 4R will be ruined as well.
I'm going to hang on to my 2007 4X4 access cab 4.0L (with 76K miles) for dear life. P.S. I have to wash it all the time because, you know.... Rust. 😂
Toyota used to be affordable and reliable. Can't say that any longer... Made in Mexico with turbo engine. Quality went downhill faster than you can say " Andale Arriba Arriba !!! "
So this is what we call a lifted truck. We clearly have different definitions of what lifted means. Also those prices are just suggestions. Add another 10% for market adjustments.
You can get the Tacoma discounted off MSRP already.
Those market adjustments are done.
@@edhcb9359 No you can't lol
Worth every penny
@@allentoyokawa9068 You need to watch some other automotive channels. Lots are full of discounted 2024’s.
Too expensive. No buy!!!
First review I've seen to mention that it's built on the Tundra chassis!
Since it’s made in Mexico now I heard they are contemplating officially changing the name to Taco, since so many affectionately refer to them as that already.
My 2016 was manufactured in Mexico…..it was a leaning Taco the Toyota wouldn’t fix under warranty….it was traded in for another brand
I got one of these tacomas at an enterprise rental and these things have NOOO power. Was headed into wind, cruise control set at 78. Speedo read 69. This was a V6 model.
This sounds more like a commercial by fanboys for Toyota Tacoma
These prices 😭
I still got mine for $42k only 3k more than the 21 i had. Considering all the changes it has, isnt too bad. Granted mine basically has only a couple options and no markup
Does it track you and send data to corporations or government? Can it be turned off. This info should be included in every road test.
Drop the sewing machine engine and bring back the reliable V6! My 2005 tacoma is still running strong.
If you ever wanted to know what a 4 banger would be like in a tundra this would be it 😂
It’s exactly what I want, everything changes.
The most expensive 4 banger truck ever, hard pass. Hecho en Mexico as well.
Atleast it's build in the USA unlike the domestics build in Mexico...imo
I would have liked to have seen a quarter mile test result.
6.2 0-60 is roughly around high 14's
@@moejr1974 Thank you.
Unfortunately the track that we use was under maintenance for a few weeks and so we couldn't run the full quarter mile.
Just here to see the legendary host. ❤❤❤
Seems like a decent truck. could be a bit smaller though, don't think this one fits in most garages.
Bigger and uglier than ever. I don’t want a turbo either. The addition heat, compression etc will shorten the engine life. Bring the basic Toyota Stout or something similar to the US.
Agreed Toyotas going like the big three !! 4 cyl turbo 8 speed transmissions high tech electronics !! Gimme the old school V6 5 speed transmissions not all glitzy designs !! Say what ya will but the older Tachomas will still be on the road for a long time while these newer designed Tachomas will be in the shop getting the engines n transmission repaired !!
Would this engine have been designed with additional compression and heat in mind?
@@ytj22 This engine is the same one used on lexus 4 door sedans....
@@1eyedwilli3 except with beefier internals and beefier turbocharger.
I’ll just say we’re going to hold on to our 2021 TRD Pro. LOL.
LOL. Glad I waited. The new TRD pro is significantly more powerful and capable.
@@ytj22 hey that’s great man. Really wonderful news. So happy for you.
@@stevenblunt-canosa9131 Agreed, thanks! 👍
That really is a good looking truck. Probably perfect. I get the SR5 or TRD sport for best value with 4x4.
No thanks, no to turbos
Wow 6 lugs have finally made their way to compact truck wheels
LOL my 2005 Taco had em
@@thedude1553 @devildog5354 actually scratch that this is more midsize than compact
It gets a little better.
If i was looking for a mid size truck I'd compare the Tacoma with a Nissan Frontier. Then I'd look for an older Tundra with the V8. From there I'd make my choice. Probably go with the Tundra so I wouldn't care if it got scratched. It's a truck, you haul crap and it gets war wounds. Get over it. Lots of choices out there, no need to spend 60k. Be smart and remember it's just a truck and not some wood polished French museum piece.
They really phoned in the styling on this one. Nothing really unique, it just looks like Tundra Jr.
Send it to the crusher
Why did u do the 0-60 on the downhill part of the track? Also no 1/4 mile time??
Part of the track was under maintenance at the time so we were limited in our testing.
If Toyota is smart they would focus on producing more of the TRD Off-road Premium Hybrid, that’s the sweet spot and no other truck can match it’s unique spot
$37000 for a truck that can't even haul a sheet of plywood. These mid-size monster trucks are emotional support vehicles. Give me a 2004 Silverado work truck anyday, back when trucks were for men who actually do manual labor.
For 50k I can get a F150 coyote for $25k and thats a bettet truck. And yes I am a Lexus owner saying this. You can take your savings do a lot with it.
taller bedsides and an available manual,bout the only plus
My last four vehicles have been Toyota trucks and a Land Cruiser. That said, I am not spending the stupid money Toyota is now asking for their trucks. Remember when Toyota stood for reliable and affordable? smh....
Not interested in a 4 cylinder truck. Toyota, you once made a great truck. Sad to see those days are gone.
Get you a big diesel then. The V6 is the taco now is junk and no power.
Why does the narrator say this truck had a leaf spring suspension? The SR5 double cab has a multi-link coil spring suspension.
You can see the rear leaf springs in the steering test.
@@bradwart those are the suspension links. The only double cab with leaf springs is the SR. All the xtra cab models also have leafs
@@jmpattillo yep. facts.
It's confusing to say the least. JD says "with its standard leaf spring suspension" which is true for Tacoma in general since all base model SR trucks have leaf springs, however he says it like he's talking about the *SR5* truck they are testing, which might just be an error in the VO they didn't catch.
50 K ? May as well buy an F 150 !
This Tacoma looks long and like it would high center easily. I hate the way the headlights wrap around the side of the fender. Looks cheap. I liked the older Tacomas but not this one plus the 4 banger turbo is a deal breaker.
On the tundra frame? So its a tundra. Next year as big as the f-550...
Emission laws force 4 cylindrs. Nissan will have to obey too, already infiniti dropped their v6
We need to stand up to those laws they are a threat to our liberties.
@@robsrave8156 i am glad you understand, so many people know what is going on. Now they they are censoring thoughts in Canada and UK. This is an attack against freedom
Check out the TFL test. Junk
Get a Tundra and get more capability space and almost the same fuel economy.
That thing has way to much going on in the styling department in my opinion.