First Tow: The New Toyota Tacoma’s MPG Surprised Me Both Towing & Empty on a 1000-Mile Road Trip!

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  • @TFLtruck
    @TFLtruck  10 місяців тому +21

    Thank you to O’Sullivan Law Firm and Scott O’Sullivan for sponsoring TFL’s long-term 2024
    Toyota Tacoma reviews and testing. If you’ve been in an accident anywhere in the U.S., call
    Scott first at (866) 956-2905, or visit ( osullivan-law-firm.com/tfl )!

    • @zachbarlow
      @zachbarlow 10 місяців тому

      How is your chevy colorado. Is it reliable?

  • @eblamo
    @eblamo 10 місяців тому +45

    I don't care what you think about a Toyota Tacoma, The TFL channel(s), towing, payload, other specifications, or even this test. This entire video is worthwhile because of Beaver Nuggets. If you've never been to a Buc-ee's, you're missing out. If you have been to a Buc-ee's, you already know.

    • @steampunkwhale2280
      @steampunkwhale2280 10 місяців тому +1

      I lived in Houston for only 2 years, but I miss buc-ee’s and Freebirds burritos so much

    • @Texas12valve
      @Texas12valve 10 місяців тому +2

      ​@steampunkwhale2280 lived in texas my whole life. Had freebirds for the first time last month. Yeah it's amazing

    • @alexmoreland7938
      @alexmoreland7938 7 місяців тому

      But-ees is THE best pitstop. It’s a zoo in there but don’t pass up the beef jerky.

  • @IKnewMickey
    @IKnewMickey 10 місяців тому +278

    23.5 mpg at 78 mph is good imo. My old 4L V6 taco, even when new would be around 18mpg at that speed.

    • @ryansommerfeld2098
      @ryansommerfeld2098 10 місяців тому +23

      Yeah towing a travel trailer at 60mph in my ‘15 was ~9mpg. This thing has appears to have more useable power, better gearing than the old 4.0.

    • @Steven-xj2rf
      @Steven-xj2rf 10 місяців тому +6

      Crushes my 2023 Colorado TB with 33inch KO2s. Once I cross above 65mph it gets thirsty.

    • @mlmccollum100
      @mlmccollum100 10 місяців тому +26

      My friend’s 6.7 4x4 f250 got that. A small truck should have gotten way better

    • @Anonymous-jj9yu
      @Anonymous-jj9yu 10 місяців тому +3

      The mpg will drop drastically when all they offer is road equipment is added on

    • @parkerfoxhoven7550
      @parkerfoxhoven7550 10 місяців тому +11

      I have a Silverado with the 2.7 turbo 4, on South Dakota interstates doing 80 I get 16-17, doing 65 on highways I get around 20-22. It’s pretty good, but with the extra weight of the Silverado I feel like it’s on par. Not sure why the Colorado doesn’t get better. Doesn’t make sense.

  • @tycotoys
    @tycotoys 10 місяців тому +123

    You guys are fastest to You tube with production Tacoma, you took the time and went out of your way and drove the extra miles to bring everyone this video. 👏

    • @TFLtruck
      @TFLtruck  10 місяців тому +11

      Thanks, you say it first on TFL😉

    • @NWI_Steel
      @NWI_Steel 10 місяців тому +3

      TFL is the best!

    • @wallylama31
      @wallylama31 10 місяців тому +3

      TFL is on top of it but it's too bad they didn't get a discount for that color :)

    • @jeffk464
      @jeffk464 10 місяців тому +5

      @@wallylama31 I like blue

  • @JetSkiSuper7
    @JetSkiSuper7 10 місяців тому +185

    The new Tacoma content is great and rumor has it that the next gen Tacoma will be released in 2040.

    • @Weak_juan
      @Weak_juan 10 місяців тому +25

      That early? I doubt it

    • @ryansommerfeld2098
      @ryansommerfeld2098 10 місяців тому +9

      They’re designing it now. They’ll have one “ready” by 2035, but won’t release it til 2042. 4 years after their competitors release new and improved midsize trucks.

    • @RW-zh7kl
      @RW-zh7kl 10 місяців тому +16

      Toyota doesn't even care, they're like if it says Tacoma on it, people overpay for one

    • @NWI_Steel
      @NWI_Steel 10 місяців тому +3

      ​@@RW-zh7klexactly. Look at the 4runner. People will continue to slurp the Toyota Kool-aid

    • @Mr-pn2eh
      @Mr-pn2eh 10 місяців тому +9

      ​@@NWI_Steelas they should

  • @richardmelvin2157
    @richardmelvin2157 10 місяців тому +25

    My mother in law in Thailand has a 2020 Toyota Hilux. Its a crew cab, 4x4 2.8 Turbo Diesel 6 spd manual. Very similar trim to this TRD off-road and without babying it at all i get 26mpg around town and 33 on the highway. Its a damn shame toyota will not bring that motor to the US.

    • @thomaslindsay1967
      @thomaslindsay1967 10 місяців тому +6

      That's the truck I want.

    • @enzobrgr
      @enzobrgr 10 місяців тому +1

      That engine produces 204hp and 500nm at the regular trim, in the Hilux gazoo racing up to 224hp and 550nm. It's a beast, i'm from Argentina and I want a Tacoma too

    • @pauldiesel4582
      @pauldiesel4582 10 місяців тому +4

      Toyota designed the Hilux to last 30+ years in undeveloped areas/roads, usually overloaded. They are beasts for sure.

    • @mesomemore97
      @mesomemore97 10 місяців тому +6

      This is the truck I would buy. IF THEY WOULD JUST SELL THE DANG THING IN THE USA.....

    • @iffykidmn8170
      @iffykidmn8170 10 місяців тому +3

      @@mesomemore97 If allowed to sell in the USA.

  • @WhiteSubie
    @WhiteSubie 10 місяців тому +40

    I can squeeze 26 mpg out of my 4x4 23 Frontier on the highway, but none the less a big improvement for Tacoma mpg. Excited to see how the hybrid preforms.

    • @phw2274
      @phw2274 10 місяців тому +13

      Same here 25.5 routinely in my Frontier at 75 MPH. Not bad for a 310 HP v6.

    • @JohnDoe-wy2py
      @JohnDoe-wy2py 10 місяців тому +12

      @@phw2274 I appreciate the real world data on the Frontier as I plan on buying one. Even though most manufacturers are going to turbos I prefer the NA V6. Plus the fact that a comparably equipped Frontier is about $10K less than a Tacoma given the huge price increase by Toyota.

    • @timcunningham6932
      @timcunningham6932 10 місяців тому +10

      Frontier is a better truck!

    • @IrishDevil78
      @IrishDevil78 10 місяців тому +1

      I have a ‘24 Frontier SV Crew Cab LWB 4x4 and it puts out 23mpg at 75 mph on the interstate.

    • @JohnDoe-wy2py
      @JohnDoe-wy2py 10 місяців тому

      @@IrishDevil78 Are you satisfied with the truck? What do you like the most about the truck and what do you like the least? I plan on buying the same trim level that you have and it’s always nice to hear from real world owners. Thank you.

  • @TheBRUINS1337
    @TheBRUINS1337 10 місяців тому +19

    This makes me feel good about my Tacoma I’m picking up tomorrow, same trim. Soo many people complained of poor mpg estimates, honestly this is fine at what you guys achieved

    • @ConorPorter
      @ConorPorter 10 місяців тому +2

      My 2023 gets 16.5 mpg when I drive very conservatively so yeah, huge improvement.

    • @mikehunter09hunter94
      @mikehunter09hunter94 10 місяців тому +1

      Not sure what are you doing. I get 19-20 in city/highway driving on my 23 trd off road

    • @drywater3559
      @drywater3559 9 місяців тому +2

      the problem with turbo charged engines is the heat soak. when cars sit in traffic or in the drive thru lane, they generate a lot of engine bay heat. that heat builds up. it then will "soak the engine" in heat. high intake temps for turbo charged engines is NOT good. it can cause decreased performance. and decreased overall lifespan of the engine. the goal with a turbo charged engine is keeping it cool. NEVER idle like its a N/A engine. Turn the engine off, even if its for 1 minute.

    • @TheBRUINS1337
      @TheBRUINS1337 9 місяців тому +1

      @@drywater3559 that's why the trd off road trim gets an extra new 3 in direct hose to the radiator for extra cooling vs lower trims or previous gens, also I live in a rural area with little to no traffic idle times.

    • @greggroseclose3475
      @greggroseclose3475 2 місяці тому

      Flat land driving, I'm in the mountains of va, wont get that milage here,,

  • @scottyellis3442
    @scottyellis3442 10 місяців тому +37

    I didn't forget that gas vehicles lose half it's range just as electric but as Andrea pointed out it only took two minutes to fill back up, plus there's gas stations everywhere & you don't have to unhook the trailer as you probably would if it was electric.
    Great video, thanks for the ride along.

    • @zacharyewing8858
      @zacharyewing8858 10 місяців тому +4

      Diesel where it’s at 4 towing fs

    • @kabloosh699
      @kabloosh699 10 місяців тому +6

      ​@@zacharyewing8858it is, but with a midsize truck you probably aren't towing something on the regular.

    • @kennethisaac3799
      @kennethisaac3799 10 місяців тому +1

      Who is Andrea???

    • @Caneyhead123
      @Caneyhead123 10 місяців тому +2

      EV loses 2/3 range

    • @jmpattillo
      @jmpattillo 10 місяців тому +1

      That’s the fundamental problem that has to be solved to make EVs attractive for towing. The availability of charging stations will increase over time, but the speed of charging will take a change in battery technology.

  • @johndandrea8034
    @johndandrea8034 10 місяців тому +21

    I love the Taco but dissapointed in the towing MPG and range. I guess its the bi-product of turbo charging a small displacement engine. My Gen 1 Raptor gets around 9-10mpg towing a 2500lb trailer (flat land FL), but with a 36 gallon gas tank, range is not a problem. You guys are probably the best on UA-cam for car reviews. Unbiased and informative. Thank you for that!

    • @302Mustang13
      @302Mustang13 10 місяців тому +3

      Towing a 2,500 lb trailer?? Only 9-10 mpg is no good. I've towed more with my little 4cyl Escape and got double that in mpgs with premium.

    • @mattbrew11
      @mattbrew11 10 місяців тому +4

      @@302Mustang13you do not double your range with premium lmmfao
      Also his v8 raptor gets about 11-12 mpg unladed

    • @302Mustang13
      @302Mustang13 10 місяців тому

      @@mattbrew11 I never said premium doubles my mileage. I stated I get about double the mpgs pulling a heavier trailer with my little 4cyl. I use premium when towing and it really doesn't affect my mpgs unloaded but I run it to protect the engine.

    • @joobaggs6886
      @joobaggs6886 10 місяців тому +3

      That trailer was shaped like a brick with all those offroad extras hanging on the top and sides, also it was running off road tires which compound the mpg losses. Would probably get over 15mpg with something more aerodynamic running all seasons.

    • @richarde1355
      @richarde1355 8 місяців тому

      Towing and speed kill the mpg on smaller vehicles, like the Tacoma. Want better mpg when towing - a diesel is in your future.

  • @cs1992
    @cs1992 10 місяців тому +28

    Thanks for the MPG tests TFL!

  • @91CavGT5
    @91CavGT5 10 місяців тому +22

    The advantage of a small displacement turbocharged factory motor is it will have great low end torque which helps for fuel economy.
    The downfall of a small displacement turbocharged engine when towing is that in order to maintain freeway speeds, the motor is almost always in positive boost pressure from the turbocharger. A naturally aspirated engine will typically run around 14.7:1 air/fuel ratio when cruising. A small displacement turbocharged engine will be programmed to run around 12.5:1 when under low boost. So, it will always be less efficient while towing.
    Plus, that route on 287 from D/FW up to Raton, New Mexico and then up to Denver is gaining in elevation the entire way, which is also going to hurt fuel economy.

    • @toneyo4794
      @toneyo4794 10 місяців тому +2

      Yes! I live in Albuquerque and drive to Denver often. Elevation changes from 5,000 feet to 7,500 feet multiple times. From west Texas you go from 3,000 feet to 7,500 feet in a short distance.

    • @theoutdoordad7395
      @theoutdoordad7395 9 місяців тому

      What octane fuel does it take to? Premium required?

    • @TheAnnoyingBoss
      @TheAnnoyingBoss 7 місяців тому +1

      And its a lot of long and flat. I live in nm and its windy real bad during those periods between spring and fall when the cold and warm fronts start moving around. Semis blow over. Pushes your vehicle around on tbe road esspecially motorcycles vans... trailers etc. Plus you want a reliable vehicle because it sucks to break down an hour out from albuquerque and there isnt anything anywhere you wait for a tow it will cost. You want to make it the whole way 😂 youd be suprised how fast things can go downhill even if its mostly flat the whole way

  • @mikesawyer1336
    @mikesawyer1336 10 місяців тому +19

    My 2023 p4x Nissan frontier is still king of gas mileage at 25.1 miles per gallon on a 500 mile road trip.

    • @JuckiCZ
      @JuckiCZ 10 місяців тому +2

      I have similar numbers on roadtrips with our Ridgeline, that thing is also really economical.

    • @thewireman134
      @thewireman134 10 місяців тому +5

      That's because Nissan is the best truck ever! Lol

    • @carholic-sz3qv
      @carholic-sz3qv 10 місяців тому +3

      @@JuckiCZ the honda ridgeline is much lower to the ground and more aerodynamic than this tacoma trd offroad truck

    • @thewireman134
      @thewireman134 10 місяців тому +2

      @@carholic-sz3qv still no Nissan, just sayin

    • @Dusdaddy
      @Dusdaddy 10 місяців тому +1

      @@thewireman134 Thank god....

  • @DrewPeabawls
    @DrewPeabawls 10 місяців тому +77

    “Let’s get beaver nuggets!” That cracked me up!

    • @rightwingsafetysquad9872
      @rightwingsafetysquad9872 10 місяців тому +2

      If you visit East Texas and don't get beaver nuggets, you screwed up.

    • @marlboroman2393
      @marlboroman2393 10 місяців тому

      @@rightwingsafetysquad9872there’s buccees everywhere in texas

    • @AC-ir3od
      @AC-ir3od 10 місяців тому

      They are sooo good !

    • @ethenjordan2010
      @ethenjordan2010 10 місяців тому +1

      bruh, i just tried those for the first time last week in FL. All i have to say is good thing they arent in Maine. Id gain so much weight. lol

    • @Danarkee
      @Danarkee 10 місяців тому

      @@ethenjordan2010 you can order them online

  • @matthewbehnken433
    @matthewbehnken433 10 місяців тому +104

    Love TFL truck! The only UA-cam vides that test trucks the correct way! The way we use them!

    • @TFLtruck
      @TFLtruck  10 місяців тому +8

      Right on!

    • @alexandersheppard1997
      @alexandersheppard1997 10 місяців тому +3

      lol most “truck” people never tow or haul anything

    • @jeffk464
      @jeffk464 10 місяців тому +1

      Thats right, getting groceries and looking cool doing it.

  • @andrewwalter4884
    @andrewwalter4884 10 місяців тому +18

    Just traded my 18 TRD sport for a 19 Chevy 1500 trail boss with the 5.3l v8. Better highway fuel economy, bigger truck, 4wd, and the biggest thing is it doesn’t feel like it has to dig deep and scream at high RPM to give you an extra 3 mph. Also have towed with it already, 15mpg and felt effortless

    • @TFLtruck
      @TFLtruck  10 місяців тому +5

      We loved our 2020 Silverado 1500 Trail Boss. Congrats on a new truck.

    • @colincameron6263
      @colincameron6263 10 місяців тому +3

      That seems like such a good choice and i am a ford guy.

    • @ybnormal1965
      @ybnormal1965 10 місяців тому +1

      Time will tell.

    • @Kike01987
      @Kike01987 10 місяців тому

      And also let us know how many issues you get with ur new truck😂

    • @matthewcaughey8898
      @matthewcaughey8898 10 місяців тому +3

      Hopefully you won’t be a victim of tailgate, ( tailgate latches failed effecting 300,000 GM trucks )
      Destruct-o-matic the 8 and 10 speed transmissions have a very high fail rate to the point where my dealer kept 3 or 4 in stock
      Destruct-o-cam. The 5.3s have an issue where the camshaft fails and fails significantly. ( Repair process involves disassembly of the entire front end of the truck ) most cams fail before 7,000 miles
      Crack-o-roof. GM was using cheaper sheet metal for the roof and a large number of Silverados suffered a significant crack in the metal. The repair was to drill holes in front of and behind the crack. Fill the mess with sealer and bondo over it and repaint it.
      Those are the recalls I know of and given I left my dealership in July of 23 there could be more

  • @westeed1
    @westeed1 10 місяців тому +55

    Those trailers are gonna sell like hotcakes… says no one. 😂

    • @cliffordmontana4562
      @cliffordmontana4562 10 місяців тому +5

      What a ripoff!

    • @jlightning2178
      @jlightning2178 10 місяців тому +2

      😂😂😂

    • @jeffk464
      @jeffk464 10 місяців тому +5

      not for that kind of money

    • @is6566
      @is6566 10 місяців тому +9

      I think they are waaaaaay overpriced but I am willing to offroad camp under a tonneau cover so I am probably not the average demographic for them.

    • @threadoflife
      @threadoflife 10 місяців тому +2

      55k that’s a big heeeeell no!

  • @trspotr
    @trspotr 10 місяців тому +44

    That big of iced tea I have to stop in 30 minutes 😂

    • @TFLtruck
      @TFLtruck  10 місяців тому +7

      Texas-sized iced tea!

    • @mwcinci
      @mwcinci 10 місяців тому

      No problem if your towing a trailer

  • @mountainlife1165
    @mountainlife1165 10 місяців тому +30

    My 2021 V8 Tundra towing my 15’ travel trailer will get 10-12mpg…. The new Tacoma was not designed for towing, period but it’s still a nice truck.

    • @duckwacker8720
      @duckwacker8720 10 місяців тому

      I'd still get over 20 mpg out of my 05 Dodge Ram diesel with that little trailer.🤣

    • @TheAnnoyingBoss
      @TheAnnoyingBoss 7 місяців тому

      For what it is but i mean in 200 years theyre going to look at us with our model 3s corollas f150s tacomas as like a bunch of heathen 😂

  • @scottcruikshank138
    @scottcruikshank138 10 місяців тому +16

    That small fuel tank would drive me nuts. Yes - it gets better mileage then my 2019 tacoma but even that has 21 gallons. New Colorado has 22 gallons. Why only 17 gallons?

    • @adventure9606
      @adventure9606 10 місяців тому +1

      Factory did the math, 24mpg x 17 gallons is over 400 miles, factory said its time to stop at Buc-ee’s .

    • @eightys4ever
      @eightys4ever 10 місяців тому

      I thought reading the specifications it was a 18 gallon tank?

    • @robertheinkel6225
      @robertheinkel6225 10 місяців тому

      The smaller tank is to reduce the gross weight to meet government standards. Even a couple of extra gallons of fuel, would make the truck meet different safety standards.

    • @TheAnnoyingBoss
      @TheAnnoyingBoss 7 місяців тому

      ​@@adventure9606but a larher gas tank doesnt cost that much and you dont have to fill it up all the way. Our last f150 and our a3 read over 500 miles range

  • @codymatte3014
    @codymatte3014 9 місяців тому +1

    Can't wait for the Ford Ranger version of this!

  • @upshifter5316
    @upshifter5316 10 місяців тому +32

    Glad you guys say it’s comfortable. But seeing your knees up by the window sills doesn’t inspire confidence as another 6 footer myself.

    • @D0NTsmokeCRACK
      @D0NTsmokeCRACK 10 місяців тому +6

      Yea I’ll looking at the two of them in there and saying to myself, I’m never gonna fit. Though I’ve never been comfortable in any taco so I didn’t have an hopes. I’ve written off any and all midsize anything

    • @allentoyokawa9068
      @allentoyokawa9068 10 місяців тому +4

      Not Toyotas problem

    • @upshifter5316
      @upshifter5316 10 місяців тому

      @@allentoyokawa9068 k?

    • @TFLtruck
      @TFLtruck  10 місяців тому +4

      You should give it a try. Sit in it.

    • @charliekk3377
      @charliekk3377 10 місяців тому +1

      Looks like my regular cab 2020 f150 has more leg room I wonder if they had he seats all the way back

  • @jonchrzanowski725
    @jonchrzanowski725 10 місяців тому +1

    If i were to ever buy a new truck to replace my current truck, which happens to be a 2011 Tacoma it would definitely be this. A new TRD off road i love the 24 mpg number and for me personally and i think the majority of Tacoma buyers the towing mpg numbers dont matter that much. Most people in the market for this size truck aren't towing regularly what matters is the fact the truck can tow a trailer of this size if you wanted to. Folks towing regularly i think obviously would be looking at Tundra's or even larger. Great video guys keep the Tacoma content coming, cant wait to see it off road where this truck will hopefully shine.

  • @andyd5492
    @andyd5492 10 місяців тому +10

    I towed a 5x8 u Haul trailer with my 20 Explorer across CT, NY and PA to Ohio (about 600 miles) and averaged 17 MPG @65 MPH. Both row of seats were folded down and interior full, plus had a rooftop cargo box. First 400 miles basically climbing. The Explorer was a lot more broken in, though.

  • @ericn3221
    @ericn3221 10 місяців тому +1

    What a great way to break in a new vehicle. Note to self: Never buy a used vehicle from TFL, even a Toyota. 👍
    Great veedeo!

  • @snat6299
    @snat6299 10 місяців тому +4

    Had a 2005 hemi 1500 crew that would get 21 hwy and 15-17mpg hwy pulling a flats boat. Had leather and much bigger comfortable cab. Great premium stereo, put a 100k on her and only replaced tires and brakes. Paid 25K otd the good ole days

  • @joelcrow
    @joelcrow 10 місяців тому

    You got this Andre! Love that "whatever dude, I can't process words, all I can do is DRIVE" mentality... it's exactly what you need for that overnight push. Nice work brother!💪

  • @ronscioneaux5242
    @ronscioneaux5242 10 місяців тому +9

    I've bought my last 2 trucks because of TFL and their reviews. Keep it up. Also, is it just me or does this truck look more like the Colorado than the previous Tacoma??

  • @timcunningham6932
    @timcunningham6932 10 місяців тому +1

    Made in Mexico, 24 hwy, 4 cyl and $50k for low end model! Frontier V6 gets 24.7 hwy, many more options on pro 4 x and cost $43k. Also made in America.

  • @WW-wf8tu
    @WW-wf8tu 10 місяців тому +1

    Conclusion: unladen, little blue gets 24.2 ish mpg. Being used as a tow rig or work truck you can cut that down in 1/2. The smaller engine does not help efficiency or performance when you want to use it as a truck as opposed to a commuter. So, my prediction was correct about that. And No doubt Tommy will agree that you would be better off with a larger engine and get that better performance for about the same MPG. But if you spend 99 % of your time with these things NOT using them for anything but commuting in, it is reasonable? But then, one can argue, if all you are going to do is commute, why not buy something that gets 30-55MPG instead? Trunk, better ride, better performance, quieter.

  • @Jtwizzle
    @Jtwizzle 10 місяців тому +5

    Shouldnt have shrunk the fuel tank. 21 gallon tank like the old model with the improved mpg would have been a nice fuel range improvement.

  • @markmonroe7330
    @markmonroe7330 10 місяців тому +1

    You had "help from Toyota" to pay "sticker and not a penny over"? How magnanimous and generous of Toyota.

  • @ornative7514
    @ornative7514 10 місяців тому +7

    Are you going to do a comparison with a Frontier?

  • @workplaytv
    @workplaytv 10 місяців тому +1

    $2.88/gal wow. It’s $1.65/L here in Nova Scotia that’s $6.25/gal!!!

  • @jimtalor7971
    @jimtalor7971 10 місяців тому +8

    I got a 10 year old Taco 2.7 and it has been a very reliable and capable truck. If you drive over 70mph in this it will gulp gas like no tomorrow!! Thanks for the review. Now if I win the lottery the 2024 Taco will be on my wish list!

    • @chrisx5127
      @chrisx5127 10 місяців тому

      Not for me, I bought a different truck instead. More expensive but far more reliable and funner to drive.

    • @MrCherrygrovedude
      @MrCherrygrovedude 10 місяців тому +1

      You mean 2.7

  • @rexberttechnica6702
    @rexberttechnica6702 10 місяців тому +2

    Reduced the fuel tank capacity by four gallons. Maybe space restrictions under the new frame?

    • @Hootch1
      @Hootch1 10 місяців тому

      What’s worse as you weigh the Tacoma down with front bumper and winch, roof rack and cases, rock sliders DOM, camper top or rack and tent system, even a rear swing out bumper that holds large tire. Now you are back at much lower miles and wishing for a larger tank. Small gas tank was not a smart idea.

  • @CaliforniaCruisin
    @CaliforniaCruisin 10 місяців тому +9

    Might have been a good idea to wait until the engine was broken in before stressing the engine.

  • @mrt3206
    @mrt3206 10 місяців тому +1

    Here’s a Pro Tip for anyone who lives where it rains a lot. Spray all of your washer fluid out and replace it with fluid that has RainX in it. I literally never have to use my wipers when it rains when I’m going above 40 MPH. The water just clears itself so quick you won’t even need wipers until you are at low speeds👌

  • @PROutdoors94
    @PROutdoors94 10 місяців тому +6

    Man it’s a real head scratcher as to why they shrunk the fuel tank size. The range is brutal even with a more efficient engine vs last Gen.

  • @petesshelby5385
    @petesshelby5385 10 місяців тому +4

    I love that 2010 ish screen with 1 inch of edge around it. I think your colorado trail boss beats tacoma in towing,power, looks, price, and interior.

  • @CodBoomer18
    @CodBoomer18 10 місяців тому +15

    You guys made Amarillo by morning

    • @golferpro1241
      @golferpro1241 10 місяців тому

      Up from Santa Fe

    • @SunnynPhilly
      @SunnynPhilly 10 місяців тому +3

      @@golferpro1241 true king George fans know it’s Amarillo by mornin’ up from San Antone

  • @raziqafg
    @raziqafg 10 місяців тому +7

    I agree with Roman with the tiny radio knob. I drove a tundra and had the same complaint. It looks so chinsy and cheap feeling.

    • @kraxmel
      @kraxmel 10 місяців тому

      That radio knob looks like what came on my 2023 Tacoma OR and they kinda sucked. I replaced it with some knobs from AJT Design. Much better.

    • @jbcope1000
      @jbcope1000 10 місяців тому +1

      The Rav4 knobs fit on my 21 tacoma. Much better and still illuminated

  • @lonerider5315
    @lonerider5315 10 місяців тому +24

    Still daily driving my 1987 4runner TURBO sr5, about 500mi a week, just hit 161k, some days I see 22mpg

    • @zachzoltowski1414
      @zachzoltowski1414 10 місяців тому +3

      1988 4runner with a 5vz is my daily

    • @mikesawyer1336
      @mikesawyer1336 10 місяців тому

      @@zachzoltowski1414
      Wow!! But you have port injection right? Not direct injection, not the DS4?

    • @zachzoltowski1414
      @zachzoltowski1414 10 місяців тому +2

      @@mikesawyer1336 yeah it’s port injection

    • @lonerider5315
      @lonerider5315 10 місяців тому

      @@zachzoltowski1414 nice! I'm still running the factory 22ret

    • @joshm9003
      @joshm9003 10 місяців тому +1

      1st Gen gang 👍 I got a 87 4runner too 22re

  • @carlopriori6649
    @carlopriori6649 10 місяців тому +1

    Just saw one at my local dealer. Way smaller than I thought. Rear seat is useless for anyone older than 13 yrs old. I rather get a Tundra and pay higher fuel prices than be cramped.

  • @SinisterMD
    @SinisterMD 10 місяців тому +5

    I had a 2010 Tacoma for about 10 years and I didn't have one single issue with it. They're great trucks for sure. They've toned down the styling a little bit so they really look pretty good again. If Toyota made something like the Ramcharger in a Tundra I'd buy one in a heartbeat. I like that they have a hybrid but I think RAM has it figured out with the Ramcharger. Very excited to see you fellas test one of those when they come out.

    • @Sam-dq7ws
      @Sam-dq7ws 10 місяців тому

      I have a 24 trd pro tundra and no way would i take the ram. Test drove one and it's ok but the Tundra is a home-run!!

    • @TheAnnoyingBoss
      @TheAnnoyingBoss 7 місяців тому

      Im just going to get into classic motorized carriage building. You might see me out here mig welding some stuff i chop sawed

  • @brentmcmahon8188
    @brentmcmahon8188 10 місяців тому +1

    I just don’t like little trucks and yes I did buy one and could not wait to get rid of it .

  • @U20E27
    @U20E27 10 місяців тому +3

    I put the Trail Terrains on about a month after they came out. They have been a great tire and mileage impact was less than 1mpg at highway speeds over the car style tires they replaced. Wet and snow traction have been really good. Highway performance has been great also. Definitely getting them again.

  • @unitedgray
    @unitedgray 10 місяців тому +2

    I like a lot of things about this Tacoma but I'm still baffled as to why they put a tiny 17 gallon tank in it. Even a 20 gallon tank would be a major improvement. Once you drive a truck with a 36+ gallon tank, that has 400+ mile range regardless of conditions, you can't go back.

  • @Eddie_fresh
    @Eddie_fresh 10 місяців тому +12

    Will you guys be doing a brake in oil change? I would.

    • @jrksoldierx1436
      @jrksoldierx1436 10 місяців тому +2

      they dont care about break in because they are just going to sell the truck in 6 months.

    • @mattbrew11
      @mattbrew11 10 місяців тому +2

      Break in basically does not happen these days on engines

    • @is6566
      @is6566 10 місяців тому

      What is a break in oil change? Does someone break in your car and changes the oil? 😃

    • @mattbrew11
      @mattbrew11 10 місяців тому +1

      @@is6566 hes thinking back to the old days when engines had looser tolerances and would shed lots of metals the first 5-15k miles

    • @duckwacker8720
      @duckwacker8720 10 місяців тому +1

      ​@@mattbrew11bullshit! It's fact that new engines still break in. It's not unreasonable to change the oil around a 1,000 miles. Do an oil analysis at 500 and 1,000.

  • @JBUCKNE
    @JBUCKNE 10 місяців тому +1

    Great video. It may be me, the angle or the way they are sitting but they look really close to the steering wheel with left knee straight up almost. Just curious of seating comfort and extension.

  • @dieseldrax
    @dieseldrax 10 місяців тому +3

    29:22 18.2 gal, which is just way too small for anyone that tows. I had a Nissan Titan and we'd have to stop every 150 miles for gas, it was awful and our trips took FOREVER. If I can't get at least 250 miles per tank while towing then that's a deal breaker. I was actually considering a new Taco for my next truck, but that range just killed any possibility of me buying one.

  • @fluffywarhampster
    @fluffywarhampster 10 місяців тому +1

    24.2mpg seems pretty damn good for roman cooking it at 75-80mph for most of the clips we saw. definitely a big improvement from the outgoing v6.

    • @pats6829
      @pats6829 10 місяців тому

      ...And 24.2 mpg without a tonneau cover at those speeds.

    • @fluffywarhampster
      @fluffywarhampster 10 місяців тому +1

      @pats6829 that too, tonneau cover should help pick up at least another half or full mpg worth of efficiency

  • @jdhunt1284
    @jdhunt1284 10 місяців тому +3

    That’s a sweet looking frontier! Nissan sure is doing well with these designs

  • @austenjones7073
    @austenjones7073 10 місяців тому +1

    Love the look of the new tacoma but i have a 22 Frontier Pro4x and I get between 23-25 on the highway. I just dont know if the price tag for the new Tacoma is worth it.

  • @petemcfeet28
    @petemcfeet28 10 місяців тому +3

    Is Andre sitting so scrunched towards the steering wheel by choice, or is that as far as the seat goes back? Legs look folded and elbows awful folded.

  • @amalfi460
    @amalfi460 10 місяців тому +1

    How can a metal box with a bed inside cost more than the truck? Does it have an engine and transmission also?

  • @stuartstuart866
    @stuartstuart866 10 місяців тому +9

    Roman and Andre are a good duo to watch, I enjoy them.
    Toyota always seems to force its customers to buy factory installed accessories that don’t necessarily add value to the new owner. The dealers do this also, so you end up having several thousand dollars of inflated costs.

  • @karl2398
    @karl2398 10 місяців тому

    I have a 2006 SR5, 4 x 2, long bed, extended cab. I make a rocky mountain ski trip every year from northern NY,. Once I get my first gas tank fill, I usually get 28-31 mpg hwy.

  • @Van_Liberty
    @Van_Liberty 10 місяців тому +24

    Adaptive cruise control is one of the few tech options I would pay good money for. I've been to Florida, Texas and back from Michigan several times and ACC makes driving So So much more stress free and easier. You can set your distance spacing from vehicles in front and the system will speed match up/down for whatever is in front and emergency deceleration is pretty strong in case you're not paying attention. Pay attention! My 8700 lb 2020 Ford Transit 350 HD dually camper van has the optional 31 gallon fuel tank with a range of just about 400 miles. It's sad that truck gets a smaller tank. That's a real FAIL in my estimation...

    • @RickActual
      @RickActual 10 місяців тому +3

      My 2016 F-150 has the extended range 36 gallon tank and it’s one of my favorite things about the truck.

    • @carlosandresvazquezbaur9024
      @carlosandresvazquezbaur9024 10 місяців тому

      I mean, most people buying trucks now won't actually use it for truck stuff, so when you aren't towing the improved fuel economy with the smaller tank gives you solid range. Many people who live in cities are going to be using this for their daily commute to work or to the store. This being an off road variant, it wouldn't be out of the question to have fuel cans on it for when you're wheeling or camping.

    • @raymikes1234
      @raymikes1234 10 місяців тому +1

      I only hope you change the oil right away, that is pretty hard on a brand new vehicle. They do not recommend towing or going on highway at constant speed. 😢

    • @Van_Liberty
      @Van_Liberty 10 місяців тому

      @@raymikes1234 That truck will be sold by the end of the year...

    • @raymikes1234
      @raymikes1234 10 місяців тому +1

      I feel sorry for the next buyer or the one after that long term

  • @workplaytv
    @workplaytv 10 місяців тому

    My Tundra TRD Offroad has that stupid volume knob as well. I do like that digital Gauge much better than the one on my wifes limited Tundra.

  • @K-67-AA
    @K-67-AA 10 місяців тому +6

    Does the new motor have port injection to keep valves clean?

    • @richsarchet9762
      @richsarchet9762 10 місяців тому +7

      Yes, it has both port and direct injection. D4S.

  • @ShadowBend
    @ShadowBend 10 місяців тому +1

    I like alot about the new Taco, but can't get over the tiny backseat. I know its a midsizer but the rear seat space means it won't work for child seats or normal sized people. At the same time I do respect Toyota for keeping the size of the truck in check and not making it huge.

    • @mad-meh2719
      @mad-meh2719 10 місяців тому

      Kids will be fine. I was like 15 or 16 in my dad's 2 gen and never thought about the space lol

  • @rodjones812
    @rodjones812 10 місяців тому +13

    I don’t mean to kick this dead horse, but who in the real world can afford the price of these trucks and these toy trailers? I live next to a very popular trailhead back east and see these rigs every Thursday through Sunday. My gut tells me folks are in debt way way beyond their means and there is zero savings for the future. A big difference in the way I was raised 🤷‍♂️.

  • @rampar77
    @rampar77 10 місяців тому +1

    That towing MPG was disappointing. Toyota should never shrink the fuel tank. 12 MPG X 18 = 216 miles. That was a real deal breaker for many drivers who used it as towing. Tacoma was my consideration towing a 3,000 lb trailer. 200 miles range would be big negative in the U.S. where gas stations are far apart. Toyota never did their market research despite located in in Texas. I may have to buy extra gas container if I buy it.
    Many auto manufacturers never considered range of a vehicle on fuel tank size. I had a 1984 Buick Century years ago. The car had a V6 and 15.6 gal tank with a 16 MPG average. I had to fill up gas every 200 miles or less. I found out the reason GM put a smaller tank because they tested the car with a 4 cylinder to meet corporate MPG. In reality even the V6 was under power.
    The best MPG car I ad was a 1981 280ZX with a 21 gal fuel tank and 25+ MPG on the highway so the range was way over 500 miles.

  • @zeroninehundred
    @zeroninehundred 10 місяців тому +9

    I simply do not understand Toyota’s decision to *shrink* the gas tank for the new generation Tacoma. I really hope they grow that tank size, or at least offer a bigger gas tank as an option in the 2025 or 2026 when I look at my next purchase.

    • @loweredyote8416
      @loweredyote8416 10 місяців тому

      What’s not to understand? They explained it in the video lol. Yeah it’s dumb but the trucks more fuel efficient so it doesn’t need as much fuel to go same difference

    • @YerBoyTroy
      @YerBoyTroy 10 місяців тому

      Probably for payload as well. On another video a base sr5 had 1200#. I'd assume the offroad has around 100 less. If my estimate is correct that's barely an improvement over the old taco. And this is a heavier truck so every bit of weight savings counts

    • @is6566
      @is6566 10 місяців тому +1

      Per the payload logic they should just eliminate the gas tank completely and add the freed up 18x6 pounds to the payload. Then Tacomas will be BYOGT (Bring Your Own Gas Tank) trucks. 😃

    • @davefornit6235
      @davefornit6235 10 місяців тому

      Always the after market you know someone will offer it lol

    • @paulhunter9613
      @paulhunter9613 10 місяців тому +2

      @@loweredyote8416 it’s only efficient when completely empty, when using it like a truck it’s needs a decent sized tank. Imagine how few miles they could travel if trying to tow 5500-6000 lb? 100 mi?

  • @TonyW-f5z
    @TonyW-f5z 10 місяців тому

    FYI - I have a 2021 Off-Road. The road/wind noise was horrible at highway speeds and the gas mileage was in the 16s. I added the chin spoiler (off ebay for $170) and picked up about 1.5 mpgs on the highway, but more importantly, the road/wind noise was much improved.

  • @Land_Raver
    @Land_Raver 10 місяців тому +6

    Left lane driving at the speed limit is dangerous in Texas. It's for passing only.

    • @TheAnnoyingBoss
      @TheAnnoyingBoss 7 місяців тому

      As a new mexican i say new mexico texas and arizona should install our own clearly suprior version of the autobahn. We shoot it from the edge of cali across arizona across new mexico across texas then we shoot it up north to denver midaswell. Did you see that guy i think they arrested him hengot from colorady springs to denver is a crazy time because he went like 150 whole way on a sport bike. Thats what im about. Let me cut that trip to an hour and a half each way.
      I could also be reccomending a terrible mistake.

    • @Land_Raver
      @Land_Raver 7 місяців тому

      @TheAnnoyingBoss We have that already. It's called I10.

  • @robertheinkel6225
    @robertheinkel6225 10 місяців тому

    I had a 89 F-150 with the 5 liter and manual transmission. With the bed full of tools, and pulling a trailer, it averaged 18 mpg going from Great Falls to Tampa. It always got 18 mpg loaded or empty.

  • @curlytop242923
    @curlytop242923 10 місяців тому +3

    Guys you didnt mention how fast you were traveling with and without the trailer ? That would make a difference in your gas mileage ? And also if you had a Tonneau cover on the back lots of wind going into that bed going down the road? But $ 50,000 ??? No way , To much for me !!! But it was a very good review , Thank You TFL !

  • @marimashburn7796
    @marimashburn7796 10 місяців тому +1

    Is the truck that much smaller or does Andre just sit super close?

  • @prigs750
    @prigs750 10 місяців тому +21

    Interesting review. I wanted a new Colorado or Taco but my lease was up and nothing was available. I leased a new 23 Silverado 4x4 LT with the 2.7 turbo 4.
    So far I am very pleased with the Lil 4 banger. My 1st trip from East TN to Houston and return, including city driving, was 26 mpg. I was very impressed.
    My overall mileage for 6500 miles is 22.7

  • @joepetronglo7991
    @joepetronglo7991 10 місяців тому +2

    The infotainment screen appears to be smaller than my 2023, I agree that Toyota is really trying to steer people to pay the extra for the larger screen

  • @timhammond691
    @timhammond691 10 місяців тому +4

    The smaller tanks is not a benefit. Presents the question of replacing it with a larger one, is a larger tank available from the factory? It sure will interesting to compare it to a similar truck with a V6. Try riding in the back seat with Roman or Andre driving and sitting behind the driver! Looks cramped! Tacoberry gets my vote.

    • @Dusdaddy
      @Dusdaddy 10 місяців тому

      Unfortunately, nothing bigger is available. I'm curious what the total range of this truck is compared to the 2023 with bigger tank but lower mpg. Is it the same?

    • @tritchie6272
      @tritchie6272 10 місяців тому +2

      I suspect most midsize would be cramped in the back seat.

    • @Dusdaddy
      @Dusdaddy 10 місяців тому

      @@tritchie6272 Yeah, you want to carry pax? Get a mini-van.

  • @wwz1011
    @wwz1011 10 місяців тому +2

    This is why people who tow want a bigger fuel tank. The midsized trucks just don't come with a large enough tank IMO. As far as turbo, it certainly does not add longevity. I also find that a full sized truck towing the same trailer will have less of a fuel economy drop off. That trailer is more aerodynamic than a typical travel trailer. If you love Toyotas, a Tundra can be optioned to 32 gallon fuel tank.

    • @dvader3263
      @dvader3263 10 місяців тому +2

      The 4 cylinder truck will get better fuel mileage than the full size 6 cylinder truck for the 351 days per year that most people aren't towing a trailer long distances cross country.

  • @PerryWeidman
    @PerryWeidman 10 місяців тому +4

    50K for that trailer is absurd. Truck seems good, just overpriced a bit considering it's lacking basic stuff like the controller.

  • @Georgewashington-o7m
    @Georgewashington-o7m 10 місяців тому +2

    Best in class, far better than that Chevy and worth the extra cost in every way... which doesn't even come with cruise control lmao

  • @motorsportguy
    @motorsportguy 10 місяців тому +6

    Turning the dash lights down, old eyes tricks… lol
    Glad to see you two doing a video the young-ins are great too but us old folks like the og hosts too. Always love and appreciate your content, more corvette videos please!!! I’m considering a c5/c6 for my 40th b day coming up.

    • @jsd354
      @jsd354 10 місяців тому

      Sport guy, I have two C-5’s a conv and a Z. GREAT Cars. As for age I’m 75 and refuse to act my age.

  • @Dreeeeeg
    @Dreeeeeg 10 місяців тому

    23.5 MPG is what I get with my 2020 Tacoma. I did notice that when I remove the trifold cover, the MPG does drop. I think TFL should get a bed cover and try the MPG test again. I guarantee improvements because of aerodynamics. 🤙🏼🤙🏼

  • @user-hp1gn5mg7c
    @user-hp1gn5mg7c 10 місяців тому +3

    Really liking this new Taco's look. If it weren't for the cost and limited availability with my preferred color, would of bought one.

  • @EddeLaw
    @EddeLaw 10 місяців тому

    Thank you for being so quick to get this info out to us viewers.

  • @tylerreid1789
    @tylerreid1789 10 місяців тому +3

    I had a 2019 TRD offroad with a manual. Best MPG I ever saw was 20. usually it was 16-17. I regret selling that truck every time I think about it.

    • @D0praise
      @D0praise 10 місяців тому +1

      Ouch! I had the same but small lift, E rated BFG’s l, and a smartcap on the back and normally got 23 sometimes 25.

    • @cliffordmontana4562
      @cliffordmontana4562 10 місяців тому +2

      That gen Tacoma was the worst truck I’ve ever been in in my whole life. Weak minivan v6, terrible shifting minivan transmission, hideous exterior and interior, and my knees up in my chest when driving. I hated my rental. I don’t get why people like them.

    • @adventure9606
      @adventure9606 10 місяців тому

      I was told Tacoma’s with manual get worse fuel mileage than automatics because factory thinks you will tow a lot and put in a lower rear gear ratio. Dont know what years it applies to.

  • @gibfkn
    @gibfkn 10 місяців тому

    The more I see the new Tacoma, the more I like it!

  • @alpine6871
    @alpine6871 10 місяців тому +3

    I recommend first 1000 mile oil change then every 5000 miles do an oil change ❤❤❤❤❤❤love the videos

    • @andersonrodriguez8258
      @andersonrodriguez8258 10 місяців тому

      3,000 better

    • @drn13355
      @drn13355 10 місяців тому

      What are you driving? A 1989 Ford Ranger? Yes dont' trust the Toyota engineers. Trust a random post on you tube. He "knows" it needs an oil change at 3000 miles cause daddy did it 45 years ago. @@andersonrodriguez8258

  • @calamaridog
    @calamaridog 10 місяців тому +1

    Took my brand new 2001 TRD Tacoma wheeling for a few days when I had 500 miles on it.

  • @terrynewell4749
    @terrynewell4749 10 місяців тому +3

    Wish the range was better. My current Taco not good, hoped for improvement.

  • @Logjammer69
    @Logjammer69 10 місяців тому

    Unbiased Toyota commercial.

  • @smrtguy77777
    @smrtguy77777 10 місяців тому +33

    I can’t be the only one that wants the air dam 😂. Roman would have been spot on with mpg prediction with it on. I would just take it off for off-roading and leave it on the other 99% of the time.

    • @rackemmm1947
      @rackemmm1947 10 місяців тому +7

      Man that thing looks goofy lol

    • @ALMX5DP
      @ALMX5DP 10 місяців тому +3

      @@rackemmm1947 it definitely does, but if there is a performance advantage for certain uses, I'm all for it as long as it's easily removable when you dont want or need it.

    • @raybruce9522
      @raybruce9522 10 місяців тому +1

      I’m with ya. Don’t think they look bad either.I have had Tacomas since 2012 Sports and off road and never took them off.

    • @Shakerhood69
      @Shakerhood69 10 місяців тому +1

      @Raybruce the air-dam didn't start on the Tacoma until 2016 and also never came on the Off Road.

    • @raybruce9522
      @raybruce9522 10 місяців тому

      @@Shakerhood69 My bad my 2012 did not have one my 2018 did and my new 2023 off road did not. Regardless I like them.

  • @phw2274
    @phw2274 10 місяців тому +2

    I quite possibly might be in the minority, but I just don't like the styling inside or out. Too much of a " tonka truck " look for me. No harm meant, Toyota owners, lol. Great video guys.

    • @bribri2694
      @bribri2694 10 місяців тому +1

      I agree. I’ve not liked Toyota styling in the last maybe 20 years. Yes, they make good and reliable cars, but I’d never buy one.

  • @BigBlockOverland
    @BigBlockOverland 10 місяців тому +4

    I feel like y’all’s knees are so high in the driver seat. Doesn’t look comfortable. Does the seat not adjust back or up? Not 6-position seating?

  • @netman1969
    @netman1969 10 місяців тому

    You guys commented a lot on the small tires, and I think we probably all agree. It's likely one of the first upgrades most of us would make. It would be great to see a little fitment test to see just how big we can go with no (or minimal) modifications.

  • @reedjack6564
    @reedjack6564 10 місяців тому +3

    Not sad with a V6 manual. Under 37K with a shell in comparison to 50K is also preferred. 13K increase in 7 years....

  • @zglus9815
    @zglus9815 10 місяців тому

    My ‘21 Tacoma 4x4 gets the same. I cruise control about 78 and get 23-25 mpg. No lift, stock tires

  • @ribbit1964
    @ribbit1964 10 місяців тому +4

    Newest Gen Tacoma videos from TFL! Looking forward to all the videos and content! 🤠😎

  • @johnnylightning02745
    @johnnylightning02745 10 місяців тому +1

    Just wondering how tall Roman is? Is doesn't look like the seat height has been increased that much to make it more comfortable than the previous generation.

  • @FIGNAS83
    @FIGNAS83 10 місяців тому +3

    I'm impressed, with those gas prices 😮

  • @dalecarson1849
    @dalecarson1849 10 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for the great reviews. That trailer is an aerodynamic nightmare with that stuff sticking out all over the place. It is 1000 tiny little vortexes creating drag everywhere. A 6x12 enclosed box trailer of the same weight would have probably given you at least 1-2 mpg better.

  • @steverupert6988
    @steverupert6988 10 місяців тому +8

    Loved my previous Tacomas, but that interior dash stack is ugly af. Geezus. 🤦🏼‍♂️

    • @jacksmith7576
      @jacksmith7576 10 місяців тому

      Looks the best to me... 3rd gens looked lame

  • @saezdood5789
    @saezdood5789 10 місяців тому

    I tow a 2018 Keystone Springdale with my 21 access cab trd off road. It's double the weight and dimensions of the trailer in this video and I still get 11 to 12 mpg with my 3rd gen

  • @bm9074
    @bm9074 10 місяців тому +8

    Funny guys!!!! Love the content as always!!!!

    • @TFLtruck
      @TFLtruck  10 місяців тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed!

  • @waynespringer501
    @waynespringer501 10 місяців тому +1

    Yes Underpowered 4cyls lose have their range when you add a turbo to get the same power as a bigger aspirated engine