2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport is not a great lifestyle enhancer
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- 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport review: If you intend on doing honest-to-goodness truck stuff, the Tacoma rocks. But if you don't, do yourself and your family a favor and look elsewhere. Read the full review - roadshow.co/N0...
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Can’t trust a man who recommends a rav4 over a Tacoma.
Can’t trust a “man” who wears skinny jeans.
Must be a Trans LOL
Lmao
@@Max-eo1ik Those aren't skinny jeans. They're definitely more like a relaxed fit. He is just a skinny person.
Certified idiot!
Or maybe this truck just doesn’t fit well with latte sipping skinny jean wearing snow flakes
Toyota makes one for them too....is called Toyota Prius
Couldn’t have been said better
Yes haha fucking this comment made my day
Krav Stema he’s right though, the Tacoma just doesn’t look good in front of a Starbucks.🤘
You sir win the internet 🏅 👍
I've got a 2019 Tacoma and think it rides great.
I currently own a 2019 TRD. 3rd Tacoma. I would say, in my opinion, the best model yet. I get tired of the love/hate for these trucks. Just get it if it works for you, and if not, move along. I find the truck comfortable, stylish, powerful, and meets my needs always. Never had an issue in 14 years of owning these trucks.
Really dude do you know what the other meaning of the abbreviation TRD means. Love how Toyuda went back to the 70s on the grille for the new Tacoma = fugggggulllllly to the max !
@@cars654 Okay, so, 'Cars' for your UA-cam name, and just shooting off your mouth on someone who has had 3 of these trucks. Makes perfect sense. Keep up the good UA-cam comment work. Well done.
I have a 2018, I agree, people seem to have a hate boner for these trucks, all the mid size truck reviews always say the Tacomas lag behind the competitor. They said it for the Canyon/Colorado , for the Ridgeline (lol) and now for the Ranger. And yet all the Tacoma does is sell more and more each month. The reason is simple, its capable and reliable, I can count on it getting me to work and home during the week and can count on it on the trails on the weekend while out exploring forest roads. Does it have all the creature comforts and top tech, no, but if you want all that, the Tacoma isn't for you .
I come here to see the jealous comments. LOL
You get tired of the love/hate but took the time to give love. You need a bumper sticker that says, just listen to me!
A Ridgeline is for you.
🤣🤣
My wife drives a Ridgeline, I drive the Tacoma. LOL. 👌
@@pixelfacekillah Tell the truth, which one is nicer to drive? If I don't need the off-road capability or care about the rugged good looks of the Tacoma, I'm certainly not going to purchase it over the Ridgeline. It's really weird to drive when you're a bigger guy. Sholder space and headroom are not great and the seating position it just not comfortable. No offroading, it's Ridgeline hands down.
@@scottfurlong5475 I cannot knock the Ridgeline. It is very well built, great quality. Road trips (on paved roads), and zipping around town the Ridgeline is great. But anything rugged, or just recreation, the Tacoma. Glad I have the option of both though. Two completely different mission sets.
Lmaoo
This guy shouldn't be allowed to review trucks
Best reply here!
@@CynicalDad81 He may be a dork but he's still a guy
Exactly lol
@@koolkitties8552 Not a real man ... absolutely should not be doing reviews!
I bet this guy's wife's boyfriend drives a Tacoma
guy seems like a bell end
I’ll still take a Tacoma over a Ford ranger or Chevrolet colorado
Why?
J Smith Im a Toyota fan and it will last 200,000 plus miles
@@bobross1982 so will my Chevy if I kept it that long. I don't abuse my vehicles like a lot of people do. I'm a light trail rider. I take care of vehicles, do the service regularly etc. I used to have a 4runner, Dodge, Fords, GM etc. They all did me good cause I took care of them. Peace.
@@Steelviper61 Because Resale value, reliability, dependable, capability
@@Steelviper61 BC the other tow a fugly! the interior is whack on the ranger and colorado.
Wow! Sound a little anti Tacoma to me. What were you driving? I own a TRD sport and it rides like a dream. It is also quiet. Gas mileage is great, averaging approx. 22 on the highway. There is more soft material on the interior than hard. It is a truck for crying out load. If you want luxury, buy a car.
What other car have you owned? Genuinely curious about the difference in opinion about this truck.
Hey. Thanks for tip and I just purchased a tacoma TRD sports. It is great...!
@@karatehometraining5464 They are sweet. Great truck.
I get about 16mpg city and highway combined my 400hp challenger got 22 combined go figure
I love my 2018 DCLB Tacoma. If you want a cushy ride buy a car. Chevy, Ford, and Dodge if you want to impress me build a truck that can go 400,000 miles. I have a 1996 Tacoma that has over 400,000 miles. If you want a dependable truck buy a Tacoma.
I hope your new one is as reliable as the 96. I assume you have seen the UA-cam video of 1.2 million mile Tacoma in North Carolina.
Anthony Whindleton 2003, just hit 200,000 👍🏻
Right Lane Hog Yes, I saw that video. A million mile Tacoma that’s awesome. Yeah I hope I can get the high mileage out of my new Tacoma as I did with my 96’.
Mac Daddy Awesome, keep on trucking brother.
Word.....
Good video with an honest review. What I came away with is that there are people who actually need trucks and if you need a truck the Tacoma is a good solid option. There are people who don't need a truck and want the image of having a truck. For those people the reality of truck ownership does not match up well with the fantasy of having a truck. Reality always wins. For people who would consider a city vehicle like a RAV4, a truck is not a good option. Trucks are designed to haul and/or tow stuff and do a job - which in 4X4 terms is to haul you and your gear offroad to locations that city vehicles just can't go.
I appreciate the reviewer being honest about his needs/wants/desires in a vehicle. In my opinion he wasn't bashing the truck, he was pointing out to folks like him that the fantasy of owning a truck for appearance sake doesn't make sense. The same holds with Jeeps. I have been a 4X4 truck and Jeep owner all of my life. I hunt/fish/camp/explore and do "outdoors" stuff. If you are a city guy who considers coffee other than Starbucks as "roughing it" then these vehicles will probably not be a good match for you.
Some folks need trucks and some folks make mistakes buying vehicles based on image and not need. He might have saved a few from making a mistake.
Scott
He compares the gas mileage for this to a full size GM with cylinder deactivation, another gimmick to get gas mileage up, but not much else, the Taco outsells the GMC, resales better than the GMC, and will outlive the GMC if taken care of by 20 years. People talk about archaic things like six speed autos, by a manual. Also, Toyota doesn’t waste money on gimmicks their proven. When GM is getting another bailout for making poor business decisions, Toyota will still be making money hand over fist by selling trucks and cars that work. Mabye if Chevrolet took some notes they would be in better financial shape.
He compared a rav4 to a Tacoma 😥 wut . I have this exact truck ... How could you not enjoy driving it everyday? I love mine😍 this guy is a hater...
Ikr Toyotas are the best. They just hate because they are tired of taking their chevy and fords to the shop
It was more of a comparison. If you don’t need a truck bed, you would be better off with a small SUV. 👍
@@PookieMan80 def need my truck bed. I live in wine country ( have my own business) and have tons of goats!
I have a 2019 limited. Quietest And smoothest vehicle I've ever had.
CC I own a 2007 Rav4 3.5ltr. V6
It screams from the start! Also own a 2010 Tacoma 4ltr V6
That's my bus! Slow big and cumbersome, but highly dependable, it will scream too if stepped on hard enough, I know not of the Newer Rav4, smaller engines.
Omg, this guy. The hat, the facial hair, the “act.” What a poser. Makes my generation look even worse.
Thank you for recognizing this. That is exactly what I was thinking as I watched this horrible review.
Mazen Ahmed however, he is correct saying that fuel economy is poor. I have a 2017 Sport trd and I can say that there are V8’s that burn less fuel. Still, the truck is great.
And their EVERYWHERE
yea he crying about apple and droid apps not there WHAAAAAAAA go buy a computer with an engine
there is nothing wrong with facial hair guy
I love driving my Tacoma TRD Off Road
OFF ROAD>SPORT
i have something to tell the Taco owner, my previous Taco 2008 was 425,000 some miles, now i just get 2019 Taco Off road.. i love it .. just get what it fit your need, style, hobbies, and enjoy it everyday driving....
Did you go with a 6ft or 5 ft bed? Automatic or Manual? Interested in getting feedback from a experienced owner
Why is this hipster trying to show off how great he is at memorizing written articles?
Am I the only one who actually likes the Tacoma interior? I mean, don't get me wrong I would never buy the truck considering the competitive set, but, in person, I love the dash and doors
domspar I really like the interior as well
I love it too
domspar, I like it too. I shopped the GMC and Chevy at the time I bought my 17 Tacoma. The GM's looked like a copy of the old big GM trucks design - not fresh. The Tacoma is a nice design with all the controls right at hand. The only thing I will knock is the 4WD knob next to the start button - it should have bigger ribs on it to feel what it is.
I like the colors
I love the vibe of the Tacoma. A completely objective review would likely have me buying a Colorado or Ranger. But I find myself drawn to the Tacoma.
I own a 2018 TRD Off-Road Access cab: absolutely love everything about the truck. Rugged, reliable....for a 4,500 lb. vehicle the mpg is good.
At 5'10" , 185 lbs. the seats and steering wheel position fits me to a "T". Tacos have the highest resale of ANY vehicle; Toyota has 3 plants building this truck....but, still can't keep up with demand ! That should tell you something. Do your research. Test drive it. If it meets your expectations: buy it; if not......move on !?!?
This guy is clueless he needs to take it out of 4 wheel drive when driving on the street, also he doesn't understand who the truck is for, one thing I can agree on is the shifting on the transmission is abysmal but everything else is amazing I ended up putting 33s and icon stage 4 and it rides like a dream and likes to leave the ground occasionally 🤩
An honest review for how people really drive/pose in there truck. Great job Andrew! The honesty is refreshing
No matter how much hate and criticism aimed at this truck coming out of these automotive 'journalists', Toyota keeps selling them like hot cakes year after year
Great review of a great truck that taco will be running strong in ten years and also the resale value is higher than the competition 👍
I bought a 2019 Tacoma Sport 4x4 about 3 months ago and the acceleratoin is fantastic. Although people frequently doubt me, I think its because mine came with the TRD Pro Exhaust. I know people claim it doesnt do much but I really feel the extra torque and horsepower with the aftermarket exhaust.
I have this same truck in Cavalry Blue to boot. At only 5'3" the seating is perfect for me but I can see how larger people may find it cramped and hard to find a good position. After driving sport compacts for 30 years I set my expectations low for the overall ride and handling. But I can tell you I find this truck exceeds expectations. For a pickup, it rides smooth and handles very well on the road. Even the choppy pavement in New England. It is my daily and have no problems living with this on a 60 mile commute each way. I have a manual so I can't comment on the auto. The manual is clunky at first but once you master it, it is smooth for a truck and enjoyable to drive. I average 20-22 mpg driving very conservatively. If Honda offered a manual in the Ridgeline it would have been a tough decision but Tacoma is a very nice truck indeed.
J Fazzuoli - I agree with you. I have a 17 version of the same truck. At 5'9" the seating works for me just fine. I'm in a mid-Atlantic state, and the truck handles all kinds of roads very well; better than the old Nissan Frontier I traded. Note that automatic shifting quarks are greatly improved by going to a aFe intake filter system. They claim an added 17 hp and 19 lb-ft torque. The added torque helps tremendously. The truck shifts better and takes climbs easier. I average 21-22 mpg overall, with 25-26 mpg pure highway, and as high as 28.5 mpg. I've done some mountainous, rutted washed out back roads (no rock climbing) and I feel more confident in this than a Ridgeline. I looked at the Colorado and Canyon as well. Three things swung me to the Tacoma. The rear seat storage areas, the amount of TSBs (service fixes at the time I bought - GM had 6, Toyota had 2), and just plain Toyota quality and resale.
I too find my 3rd gen Tacoma very comfortable. I traded in a sports sedan for this and have not looked back since. I receive lots of compliments
I’m 6’3 and have no problem with interior comfort. Love my Taco!
I'm 5'11 have no problem with room. Have sat in back of truck behind the driver seat in the position I'm comfortable in and was fine there as well
I have the exact truck as you and i am 6'2". Yes a tad cramped but i like that wrap around feeling. 2nd one and probably my last vehicle.
I just smacked a deer in my base model 2010 Chevy Cobalt LT and this is what I got for a rental. This thing drives like a dream compared to compared to the Cobalt. I feel it's much more quiet and I fell far fewer bumps. I've never been much of a tuck guy, but I love this truck. I think this all boils down to prospective. When you are use to driving more new vehicles, it might not seem as nice, but coming from a car that's 10 years old it seems like a great truck, and I love it.
Koday94 It is a great truck, this guy is just a lost hater of Toyota, they exist and he’s one
I have driven a 2012 two-door Civic for 6 years this truck is like jumping in a luxury car after that experience I'm 5-11 I got plenty of leg room good seating positions thing rocks
I actually came from a 2013 civic coupe si lol. Now in a 2019 Tacoma, I personally dont think the taco cloth seats are as high quality and sound system is not better, but other than that the taco is an upgrade
Would have made more sense to mention the 4Runner as an alternative for the same money rather than the RAV4...4Runner has a smoother powertrain and far nicer interior for about the same money and is frequently cross shopped with the Tacoma.
s50201 yes but unlike the Taco there aren't widespread complaints about the torque curve and shifting performance.
@@hippiebits2071 there were but it's been out long enough that no one cares anymore. i test drove both, but the taco is smoother
I drive 2018 TRD off-road Tacoma and my wife drives a 2018 TRD off-road 4runner and I prefer the Tacoma in every way, except for the rear seat legroom.
This guy doesn’t know he’s reviewing a truck not a sedan.
I just bought a 2019 SR5 I really like his honest review I enjoy my truck it rides like a truck and I really like that and this is the first review I heard somebody mentioned how the truck shutters a little bit when you come to a stop I was a little concerned about it but now I'm relieved to hear it's a common thing a good review is very important
TRD 4x4 Sport, Access cab, long bed V6 The perfect truck if you are not a baby hauler. Put a shell on it and you can sleep in it. Short wheel base for tight turns and off roading. When you are tired of big trucks, this was perfect for me. Cheers!
I have a 2018 and a 2010 and I have none of these issues, Been the best trucks ever, And great resale, My friend has a chevy colorado zr2 and he is having all kinds of problems.
Completely agree with this review 💯. Among the more honest reviews of this truck, finally! So tired of hearing reviews praising this truck for how wonderful it is off-road and disregard mentioning the truth of how awful it is as a daily driver.
@Bhs Ltd Tacoma is american built
Hmmmmm love my 2018 Tacoma and it’s my daily driver🤔
Better than American brand rust trucks.
@@VanderJam The only part made in mexico on my 2016 OF is the bed liner
If you never had a Toyota SUV prior to 2014 you will be surprised at what i am about to tell you. Just like my 1996 4Runner every time I looked around i would find something cool that Toyota included in the vehicle. The 4Runner had an ECONO mode with the automatic transmission that you had to select.or deselect. The selection was based on hauling cargo or you just wanted more get up and go.. My 2017 Tacoma Off Road 4x4 defaults to the "ECONO mode". Sure I get better mileage but it turns into a beast when you select the ECT power. Driving in traffic you will get better braking from the transmission as well as quicker response with ECT selected. Love my TACO.
I disagree with you on almost every point.
This guy is crazy I just drove my brother’s 2019 TRD off road Tacoma access cab and I gotta say it was one of the best drives I’ve gone on in a while much smoother and way more quiet ride than my 03 Marauder(doesn’t mean it’ll be replaced!) or my girlfriend’s Mercury Grand Marquis for the matter! This guys one of those hyper sensitive hipster snowflake-millennials so don’t make fun about how his hat goes with his hybrid RAV-4 and or his Prius he’s hiding at home!
You should try driving the 2003 4 cylinder Chevy S-10 like I've been driving for the past 15 years. I do tip my hat to the dependability of the S-10, but the comparison is like driving a Bentley vs a wheelbarrow. I'm loving my 2019 Tacoma. I'm happy my S-10 got me through college and served me well. As a matter of fact, now that I have the 2019 Tacoma, my S-10 is for sale. What would you offer me for her?
First off, 'Lifestyle" truck owner... What he really means, with his peat coat, half cocked hat, and skinny jeans, is status enhancer for the yuppy outdoorsmen/urban hipster. The Tacoma aka "The Taco" is not meant to be a "lifestyle" enhancer. It is for people that are serious about reliability and rugged handling both on and off road. It's not the prettiest bell at the ball, but she will get down and dirty where other mid-size trucks won't do so well without heavy modification and a hefty price tag. Take it from a guy that has driven a Colorado for 3 years and have finally seen the light. If bells and whistles are your thing and you have to brag about the feature to you family and friends to appear cool. Get ZR2 Colorado or a Off Road Ranger, they will get the job done just don't be too rough with them... they are sensitive when you push them to hard. Psss, it's a turbo charger thing.
Toyotas are cars that you cannot regret buying. Thats just how they are.
Yeah okay as far the interior goes the only complaints I have it’s the steering wheel and seats adjustments or lack of. Otherwise, the rest serves its purpose of practicality and simplicity after all it is aimed to be a work and play truck. I use my 2016 TRD off road as such.
MANUAL transmission works best on this truck. I have no issues with power whatsoever. I love my TACOMA
There's a reason Toyota kept this truck with less technology with a touch of a button.
While I mostly agree with the overall message here, I will say I think we've gotten a little soft over the years. I remember back when my brother (10 yo) and me (13 yo) crammed into the tiny back seat of my parents' 1991 extra-cab Toyota pickup. It had a little 22re and manual locking hubs. It was our main family ride and damn, we had a great time in that thing
Seeing as a LOT of people buy trucks to use as daily drivers, and nothing else (no offroading, hauling, etc.) this is a fair review point, especially given how popular tacomas are. The fact that so many comments got butthurt and defensive just kinda points towards the “cult” mentality.
Toyota is the best ... you must be on fords payroll!
I've had my 2019 TRD off road 4x4 in calvary blue I and has been amazing. The Mts and crawl control sounds amazing but haven't used it. I will say it is better looking than the sport. Instead of a cheap plastic bumper thing I got a TRD PRO skid plate with red letters which is an awesome touch.
I agree with everything except the part where you called the transmission clunky. That’s just a blatant lie. It is not clunky. It shifts smooth and calls up downshifts perfectly. It’s not a sports car after all, it’s a truck. Quick rev matching downshifts was not on the menu when they drew this truck up my friend.
Other than that, plastic interior? Yup. Weird seating position? For some yes. I fit just fine. Lowish towing numbers? Yup. But if you need to toe more than 7,000 lbs daily you really should be shopping in a different segment. Crappy infotainment? Yup. Basically everything else is true.
But the Taco looks cool and offers a manual. And as long as it get those two things right and offers a totally bad ass TRD Pro model it will ALWAYS get my vote over the competition lol.
Toyota is like apple, year after year falling more behind compare to the competition. I had one and I regretted quickly, got rid of it and got a f150 and I am supper happy!
Goman Hope you enjoy your F150 too. When it comes to cars, most people simply buy what they want. You can argue numbers all day long, but at the end of the day people just want to drive what they want. My wife bought a loaded C-HR for $30,000. I told her she could have gotten a CX-5 and she says “nope, I like the C-HR.”.
You may think Apple doesn’t innovate, I think their products are simple, well engineered, and Apple stands by their products.
I don’t care that the F150 has “the most torque”, I don’t care that a Galaxy has a stylus or another phone has 7 cameras, I don’t care that Range Rovers have two infotainment screens and air suspension, I don’t care that the Ridgeline rides like a car. I don’t care that the F150 is made from military grade steel and has a fully boxed frame and “IT DOESNT RAISE THE BAR, IT IS THE BAR PAL!!” or whatever that commercial says... lol. I just want what makes me feel the happiest.
Tacoma = happy.
F150 = cool trick man
@@Soh90 I also bought a Sprinter based on a reviews and recommendations and turned out be a disappointment. I almost always get disappointed when I buy something based on hype.
Keep it under 3k on the tach and then its OK.
Cecil L, Good comment.
You are hilarious lad. Clearly you are a sedan guy. This is a truck, trucks should be trucks, not cars. There are more trucks then just trucks engineered by manufactures other than GM. I don’t own a Tacoma but the sales results speak for themselves. On a side note, I’d like to do a review on that beanie-hat thing you are wearing.
Least refined truck in the segment but most reliable. Why I'm on my 2nd Tacoma.
I test drove one. It wasnt loud at all. Hating on tacoma🤔?
While I agree that the ride is "harsh", especially in my TRD Sport, I don't find that unappealing. It's a very capable truck that does very well at being a truck. I also test drove the Ranger, and while its power is appealing, the transmission was jerky and changed gears a lot of my test drive. It was very annoying.
If you want a vehicle to coddle you while sipping your latte, get a car. Seriously.
Things i never considered when purchasing a truck. Fuel mileage. Driving on streets. Tech. Things i do consider. Off road capabilities. Durability/reliability . payload what can i tow or store in bed.
Best looking vehicle on the the road IMHO. I bought my first Toyota 4x4 new in 1980 a 4speed Spot in dark blue for $6k.
I'm now 66 & disabled and in love with the cavalry blue. I guess I'll just have to rough it in the 2019 RAV4 Adventure.
The Toco is a beauty!
Toyota is the best. Everyone knows this
I just bought a 2021 and so far very happy
Last month I bought a 2019 Tacoma SR5 4WD and love it. Like Doug said maybe go test drive a Prius...lol
What a wimp. "I wish it had parking censors in the front"? Obviously you shouldn't be driving any truck. I've got a 2018 TRD Sport 6spd manual. 3" lift on 33's and I've suffered none if these issues. Enjoy that check from Chevy.
“I am going to go ahead and assume that life style is BDSM” 😂😂😂
That's for sure he knows nothing
So many angry truck nerds seem to have missed the part of the review where he said he's looking at it as if you bought it for a lifestyle vehicle (meaning, to flex), not practical reasons.
I have the 2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD 4 wheel drive sport with the tech package and letter all that I agree with a lot of what you said and what I find especially annoying is in the charging station that stupid light that all is always on whenever you're driving at night it's annoying he can't even turn the damn thing off the four-wheel drive capability of my opinion is limited but it is barely sufficient fuel economy is horrible and I regret buying my Tacoma I want to get rid of it sell it not give it away and maybe upgrade to something better or just right Toyota off all together
Good video review. I bought a new 2019 TRD pro last month with stick shift. I had a Tacoma Sport for a loaner for 2 weeks with an auto trans while I waited for my truck to come in. I really like my Tacoma but I agree with everything that was said in this videa. My manual trans gets 17-19 mpg and the automatic got 26-27 mpg. I dont drive fast and mostly just putt around but the motor feels under powered and 5th gear doesn't feel like it should be there. 1st gear is super super low. It feels like a granny gear and the truck really doesn't want to pull out in 2nd but I love it regardless. I think it is just my love for 🌮's . I also don't care for 300-330 miles per fill up. My F150 had a 36 gallon tank and got 830-860 miles per tank (3.5 Ecoboost)
This guy's large number of dislikes could build a new truck from the ground up..... 👎
Thanks looking forward to a 6.2L GMC, just not sure about the lifestyle tailgate.
80% of the viewers are previous owners of a Tacoma or current owners; who love the truck. Your negative opinions out way the positive ones. 👎
I definitely felt the 5foot bed drove like how you described, but try out the 6footer! Much smoother. Yay physics
TOYOTA IS THE BEST
Honest and good review. I own '17 Tacoma TRD Off-Road with Premium package. And it is my daily driver (I'm 5' 11"). Most of those mentioned points are true. It's a truck where you would have to adjust your driving habits and position a bit if you want to keep this truck. It's not like you get a Tacoma and expect it to be the same as your previous vehicle. It definitely requires some changes. However, if you can overcome those "obstacles" then it's a great truck to have. I love every bit of it. It is a very basic truck when you compare its "features" to modern standards. Nonetheless, it's a Toyota and I know it will never let me down! Thanks for the review! 👍
"surrounded by trucks with perennial empty beds...." When you need it and don't have it, you sing a different tune.
what kind of man doesn't like a loud truck, as an owner the only problem I have as a 6 footer is the steering wheel not moving enough.
You do know it takes 1000 miles for the transmission and rpms to synch up with the smart system. That's why the gears arnt broken in yet. I'm 6'4 and iv never felt like a bus driver. Tacoma owner of 4 years. Had a 2016 sr5 and just got a 2019 trd sport 2 weeks ago. Love em!
I appreciate your point of view. But trucks shouldn't be for looks but for utilities.
If you get out of your can and you look back at it every time, you know you bought the right car. Bought mine new in 19 and I still j!zz my pants a little every time I see it.
U aren’t a truck guy and it shows. Maybe u should drive a Prius. Everyone that has one loves it. Incl myself.
He is a gm motors agent giving his review on Toyota Tacoma what would you expect from him .
Man theres alot of bad reviews for drive ability for these Tacos. Are they really that bad?
I mean im daily driving a lifted jeep wrangler so anything is an upgrade from that lol but looking to get a truck again always liked the Tacos. Are they really that bad guys?
When it come to reliability and resell value ..... enough said
Is that how you justify Toyota and their shit products?
Its the number one truck in sales to the ladies. CHICK TRUCKERS love it !
resale is the dumbest thing to consider on a vehicle. If you aren't keeping it for long why not just lease ?
Resale on old Tacoma's is crazy high too, look at 10 and 15 year old ones and see how high they still sell for.
For that money you can buy a full size Tundra 4x4.
Greg Wallace That’s great but the Tacoma is a different truck, not everyone wants a Tundra.
no you cant.
Everyone has a different experience with their pickup. Mine is if I want to haul my dump trailer loaded then I use the Cummins. If I want to get up in the mountains I use my Jeep. If I want to drive to the moon I use my Tacoma. And I bet it could come back too!
this guy needs to go back to his safe place. stick to your prius buddy. love my 17 trd sport
I like my Tacoma in New England the tires it came with are junk and got wild peaks made it ride nice and great on Construction sites and off road and snow
It has 30k on it and no issues
I wanna just get up in the middle of the night and drive mine!!!...Ohhh what a feeling!!!☺☺☺
That’s why I went with the TRD off road
THis guy must live in a old Corolla
The second I heard his voice and saw his jeans and shoes, I went bye bye. Little boy.
I love my 2019 TRD sport Long Bed Tacoma 4x4 got it from south coast Toyota!
Lol in Costa mesa? Me too rofl
Nerds dont like cool things
Give the guy a soy latte and a prius
A real world test lol
I cant trust his opinion over my opinion... you have your own taste and reason and i have mine. I love my 2019 tacoma trd sports 4x4...
Why do they come with drum breaks and not disc breaks on rear wheels
I didn't trust Elmer Fudd, and I don't trust this guy. Coincidence?
I love the steering wheel positioning in correlation with the seat. In most new cars, i can't find a comfortable medium, which really gets on my nerves. In all my cars older than 2010 it's fine, but for some reason after that (and its mainly in Asian cars) there just isn't a good medium for me to be comfortable. But my tacoma, i love it
While I love the previous gen Tacomas, I have to agree with much this guy says. Really looking forward to the 2020.
This video hits the nail right on the head. The Tacoma faithful are pacing the floors now, plotting their revenge. Watch out for the backlash.
I wanted the Tacoma, I actually like the look of the Tacoma and I like that I can get a crew cab with the long box but when I drove it, it's not that great. Lazy engine and transmission, really bad driving position and it actually lacks a lot of features I need. Tacoma has a great reputation for quality and resale value, but every time another mid sized truck comes out, they loose market share. Clearly, a certain part if the population is willing to give up some quality and resale value to have a better driving experience and I'm one of them. Toyota needs to stop building these trucks like they did when there was no competition and start building them to beat the competition. If Honda was building a true body on frame mid sized pickup truck, Toyota would never be caught sitting on their ass like they have been.
The total market share is going down but sales are going up. TMC can't build them fast enough.
@@rightlanehog3151 Yeah, they're at just under 200,000 units per year and rising. There's absolutely no incentive to update the truck but let's just see what the new Ranger does to the Tacoma sales numbers. If tacoma sales start dropping off then that will get there attention. Let's not forget that there's a new Nissan Frontier on the way and FCA has announced a mid sized RAM truck to follow the Jeep monstrosity they just released.
@@scottfurlong5475 At times like this it is important to remember that the Formerly Big 3 inevitably are their own worst enemies. Stay tuned.
They just released the sales numbers for 2018, the Tacoma had another record year, 245k
@@Shakerhood69 Thanks for the fresh news. Let's revisit this market segment in 3-4 years . By that time the honeymoon effect will be over for the Domestics and the Tacoma/Toluca will probably still be Number 1.
Love my 2017 off road
This guy should just keep it to his Miata and go back to work for Starbucks
For medium truck, ONLY Toyota Tacoma (period)
Dude has a good sense of humor.
The shimmy thing when coming to a stop is kind annoying. I have experienced it in both my second gen and third gen tacos
I got a 2018 taco TRD Sport. Overall I like it but the transmission is pretty crappy. However there is a button labeled “ECT power” near the wireless charging station that partially fixes that problem. Great vehicle otherwise.
"Now, if you're buying a truck as a lifestyle vehicle, looks matter."
What can the "looks" of a vehicle (or any object, for that matter) do for someone? I see nothing that it can do, other than help that individual with a low self esteem feel better about himself/herself. Shame on us if we have to rely on a car or object to help us feel good about ourselves.
Tyran Mathurin no one is buying a Bugatti for the Performance
@@KingChevy239
Actually, "performance" is the main reason why most rich folks buy supercars and hypercars. Most rich people like the idea of owning something that is powerful. They like to know that they're driving a car that is more powerful and can perform better than what middle and lower class folks can afford. And exclusivity is another reason.
Hahhahahahahah
Aesthetically pleasing objects are desirable regardless of self esteem. Beautiful things are intrinsically pleasing.
Its human nature to have things we are attracted to visually and that includes other humans. People buy cars on looks first, I mean your not in a Pontiac Aztek are you?
Gah, some how I stumbled upon the hipsters auto review channel.
Gah.....