Very good review. Fair on all points. Side note, the Ranger has been tested against all midsize trucks for 1/4 mile. It is faster. Even against the high output tuned version that GM offers.
@@maxtoll8290 What good would that do if you aren't running them side by side? Doesn't TFL always do their drag racing at altitude? That's going to favor turbos.
@@Fernando-t8g yeah I've seen them. Not hardly enough but a good start. It'd be cool if we could get one with 2.7 and the watts link with some regular fox shocks. The grill and stuff could be handled by aftermarket.
In Canada the Ford F-150 Raptor starts around $109,000 while the Toyota Tundra TRD pro starts at $89,975. If the 24 Tacoma TRD pro costs $80k CDN just like the Ranger Raptor does that’s just crazy!
One feature that separates the GM twins and is rarely talked about in depth is that the GM trucks have the full time 4WD setting. For many people who experience mixed snow/ice/wet pavement on road driving conditions , the auto 4x4 setting can be a valuable asset on a daily driver.
I noticed you said that the Ranger only has three trim levels. What about the xl, xlt, lariat, Tremor and raptor. I believe that's five. Maybe I'm mistaken
I got to say I love all of your reviews- really good - you are in the top 3 I won't rank them but great job! Oh and the Nissan Frontier gets no love these days. I have a 23 PRO4X 3.8-liter V6 base engine with 310 horsepower and 281 pound-feet of torque, and I know it's not all new for 24 - AND it's out classed by all of the new rigs but - I still love it!
My old Frontier goes places in 2wd that my Chevy had to go in 4wd... Nissan makes great trucks. They also weren't fudging mpg and towing like the others were when I was researching them. I'll take a Frontier or Titan over an American brand any day
Here from Germany I can say this a very good review. Unfortunately we do not get the Chevy and the Taco Only imported models with crazy prices. So I am going for the Ranger Wildtrek X Biturbo Diesel. They call it the Baby Raptor.
@@Meeko1010100112 Dear Meeko, they have 2 different 4 cylinder diesels with 170 and 205 HP, and then a 3.0 V6 diesel with 240HP. Mine will be the 2.0 bi turbo diesel 205 hp with payload of 2000 pounds and 7.700 pound for towing
That v6 is slow as dog shit running down hill on a hot summer day. The infotainment system is already out dated by 5 years even know it was just redesigned. The turning radius and steering feel are dreadful. The front seat has no hip room and steeering wheel set up is awkward. You better be a midget if you want to be comfortable in a Frontier.
@@dan43213 It’s like anything else. Before you know it, it feels normal. I, for one, still hate electronic steering. It’s too assisted and hard to be smooth with input. I love my Pro-4X. Wouldn’t trade it for anything. Especially my affordable payments!
I wouldn't go for the 2.7 though. The fact they went to a belt driven oil pump is incredibly disappointing. They took a bulletproof engine and made it worse.
@@T3AWR3CKS I haven't heard of one single instance of that belt failing on the F-150 forums despite being sold for 7 years now which probably equates to a couple of million trucks. Maybe, just maybe, the engineers knew more than UA-cam influencers. The fact that the belt, like most belts, is not any cheaper than the chain could be a clue.
@@reserva120 "How did you desgin your state of the art engine at your current car company" - I don't care about the belt vs. chain, and have no preference of my own, but appeal to accomplishment is such a cheap, basic logical fallacy, that a high schooler would be embarrassed. One does not need to be a chef to know the food he was served was bad. Come on, you can do better.
@@plmn93 I'm just quite happy with the 2.3, no issues to report with that engine, and it's got good power. By all means, opt for the 2.7, doesn't mean I would. I'm just disappointed in the wet belt. Unlikely to cause issues in the first decade of ownership but I would it eventually.
For the first time in four years there are big discounts on full size trucks again. Lots are filling up. I'd expect the prices on these to come down soon as well. There isn't much reason to buy a midsize when you can get $10K off a full size right now. You'd have to really need that smaller size for it to make sense.
@@plmn93no reason? Meh. Bigger isn't always better. Easier to drive and park in the city. Can still park midsized in garage. Can go on trails off road easier. I don't need a huge vehicle. So there is no reason to drive a monster.
@@elche1976this x1000. Not everybody wants a land yatch that is a huge pain to park. Some people just need a vehicle with a bed to haul random stuff. Bigger doesn't mean better.
I paid $40,000 for a New 2024 Ford Ranger,fully loaded. I was going to buy a Lariat but there is not much difference between the Lariat and the XLT , 4 wheel drive,which is what I bought. Shop around if you live in the southern USA , they do offer decent price.
The Canyon at4 is said to have an auto engine braking feature. I didn't see anything about it when we test drove one today. Is it an always on feature, or is it burried in menus??
I would get the ranger cause it has a higher tow rating then most and a higher payload rating, it's faster. And it just seems to be all around better value. Just wish it came with the option for a longer bed
Uh, no, the GM has the highest tow rating. In practical terms, all three are high enough because no one should regularly tow over 7K lbs in a mid-size. The Ford does have a nice payload number but a tiny bed to load that weight in.
@@evo1video You are right, you didn't say the highest. But then again, there are three vehicles higher and three lower so it really right in the middle.
Its a shame that we don't get the Mitsubishi Triton, VW Amarok (essentially a Ranger) Isuzu D-Max etc., all good trucks tested in Australia, NZ, South Africa, South America, middle east, Europe, Thailand, and other markets With the exception of the Amarok I've driven the above, all very capable work trucks. Good review by the way, Ranger for the win.
Never agreed with that long bed option argument. I’ve tried to go into dealerships and reserve or find a long bed option, and the sales guys say they never have any because they don’t make many. So I was forced into a short bed essentially
I've gone to the dealer and looked at most of these. I came so close to pulling the trigger on the Canyon, but I have so many reservations about GM quality lately. I found out the reason I couldn't find any Canyons on the lot was because GM had put a stop on all of them recently to fix more software issues. For 50k+, there shouldn't be so many reports of transmission and software issues all over the place. There are incentives everywhere I look on full size trucks, to the extent that you can find a similarly equipped one for less than mid-size! But, having owned a 2019 Silverado before, full size is simply too much truck for my uses. Too big and too bulky for me. I guess I'll just keep my current vehicle for the time being and wait to see if prices come down and reliability issues stop being such an issue.
I was going to get a Chevy Colorado Trail Boss but the salesman couldn’t answer my questions and they sold the one I wanted before I made my decision. I bought a 2024 Ford Ranger and I love it. I got it for a great price and it is fully loaded. Only thing that would have been nice is it didn’t come with a bed liner.
@@reserva120 actually I'm torn between something here probably gmc or Nissan frontier if I go cheap and get a pro 4x or a gladiator Mojave if I want to drop big bucks I like the Mojave a lot but built the way I want is 69k which while I can do it I think it's nuts. We have a wrangler jl so I know jeeps
I picked up the Canyon AT4 a month or so back and I'm a big fan. I actually went to the dealership to look at at Colorado ZR2 and wound up loving the AT4 more. Just felt better on the highway, for some reason.
I just signed a contract for a Blue ZR2. Picking it up next week. I got $5k off msrp (no trade). $49k out the door with tech and safety pkgs. it’s a beautiful truck
Hi! I’m thinking of getting a preowned mid or full-sized pickup truck as daily work truck. I have a commute of 40 mile one-way (1.5 hrs) then another 1hr drive home in horrid SoCal traffic. I haul mostly network cabling installation equipment in the bed, and do not tow. What brand, model year, engine and grade do you recommend? I would like to have some of the newer active safety features such as the automatic emergency braking system to avoid front collisions, but not as critical as long-term reliability and durability. Any suggestions for a late model pickup truck with Direct and Port Injection. Also, what immediate and affordable engine and transmission mods for reliability and durability do you recommend to protect the powertrain? I’m not looking for more power, just long-term reliability and durability as I don’t have too much money and need a truck for work and personal use. Thank you!
I like the slick bed of the taco. Ultra gritty rhino lining is a pain in the as* to slide things across. I can always strap items down. But most of the time I’m sliding items in and out. With no line X gritty texture, I don’t have to climb into the bed and lift things out most of the time. Also the steel/ aluminum beds get dented like crazy. Even reasonably small rocks dent them. Then the lining starts to disbond.
@@Dusdaddy Differences in construction? They are literally the same frame, same suspension, same engines, same brakes, same axles and differentials, same transmission, etc.
We in Brazil have the 3.0 V6 Diesel option for the Ranger. After 4 Chevy S10 (similar to the Colorado) with the 2.8 Duramax Diesel, I switched over to Ford Ranger, it has a smoother ride, better off-road capabilities, more driving modes and better space in the back seats.
Fuel cost is missing as this was my main concern when I ordered a 2024 2 Wheel drive as I'm getting 24mpg combine today as this cost keeps going up over the years.
I just bought a trail boss. Pick it up Wednesday, I did look at the ranger, but my ford dealership wanted 17 grand cad more then the trail boss pretty well same trim, Maybe it was that dealership, but made my choice. Hopefully I made the right one. The ranger was just the xlt I think they were a not so honest. And trying to get a payday out of me
Great and fair review. I usually like the Tacoma most but the Ranger seems to be the best value. Toyota significantly increased the price on this gen. However I wish Ford used the gen 2 2.3 ecoboost (with dual injection) like Toyota does with their D4S system to prevent carbon buildup. The Tacoma having TSS and composite bed are very nice standard equipment as well. Colorado/canyon are having way too many quality issues and GM has a poor reliability record over the last 15 years.
Even though the Toyota may be a little higher and these new ones will have issues, Toyota will get the bugs out and will outlast all the other midsize in the long run as they are tough built equipment. They will get these to 300 thousand miles where the others will never see that mileage.
Question is why have you got two GM products? What’s your pretty much the same identical truck and this test where you could have put one of them in and put the Nissan in just saying
With everything considered, I'd say the best all-around mid-size is the Canyon AT4. Great base options and even better equipped well. The Taco is the best choice for the single guy who wants a lifestyle truck to go off-roading and the aftermarket will have endless bolt-ons made for it. The Colorado ZR2 is easily the best value in off-road factory machine. All the Ranger has is big payload, wide bed and a comfortable backseat....If I wanted all that, I'd buy an F-150. It even has the plain, work truck look. Sadly, it does nothing to push me from a full-size like the others do.
I priced all with a bias towards towing and payload. I tried to keep it affordable. I landed on the 2WD Ranger XLT with the base trim, rear locker and trailer brake controller. Chevy was a good value as well. Toyota really adds options in large chunks making it easily the most expensive for a comparable truck. The GMC is a more expensive option to start with leaving no room to work.
Those Australian Ford engineers did a kick ass job on the ranger…… ford is gonna have a huge hit on their hands, I could see the ranger leading in mid-size sales, assuming no supply issues
Ranger definitely beats most others, even the Tacoma in styling. But now the question is, how's reliability. One thing we know is pricing is out of control and the Tacoma for the price looks the cheapest inside. Looks like plastic pieces put together.
Idk man. To me, the ranger is the second ugliest. It's all subjective and different for everyone, so your comment is merely your personal opinion, not fact. I alone am proof of that, and I'm sure I'm far from the only one.
@@erod6468 Agreed. For me, the Ranger just looks like a bigger Maverick. No character at all. For looks, Canyon, Taco, Colorado, Ranger in that order. Equipment wise? Taco, Canyon, Ranger, Colorado. Luxury? The Taco Limited is top of the heap. It has more features than a Denali!
This was a fantastic comparison video. I am watching the six months later, looking to buy midsize truck. This is exactly what I needed. Will be subscribing to your channel now.
Pre-watching, just throwing it out there, TFL blew the front diff on their regular uphill trail test. So much for Toyota reliability. They weren't even doing anything crazy.
@@coejbee Yes, you can say that with any manufacturer. The build quality on my F-150 leaves something to be desired to be sure, but it hasn't given me any trouble in over 5 years now. I'm definitely glad I bought it instead of a Tundra, which IMO was overpriced and underwhelming in comfort, performance, and capability. I've bought the "reliable" choices before based on Consumer Reports and fan boy claims. But they still broke and weren't very enjoyable vehicles. I've been buying what I like instead for 14 years now and have not regretted it. Life's to short too drive what other people think you ought to.
@@coejbee absolutely, but people base opinions and purchases on the BS that Toyota's are legendary just because of the olden days Hilux. Every maker has some known issues/flaws. You just need to be aware of them, the costs, and if they are deal breakers to you. Basically my comment was to point out that Toyota's aren't exceptionally reliable over others, despite what people hear. Take care of your vehicle, and every brand will do decades of service. I'm sure TFL's issue isn't the norm, but I'd take another brands exhaust leak tick over the front diff leaving me stranded. And I wouldn't trust a Ford at all lol. But I'm from a motor city of GM and Chrysler. So a little bias there based on friends and families income source. And I don't believe in buying foreign. Made in NA or not.
And besides TFL ''s Tacoma breaking for really no reason I know of a few that had similar problems. So I think the Toyota reliability of yesterday is now gone. I was once thinking of buying a Tundra (an older one, 05 & up) but after looking at the specs they just can't haul or tow what the three American trucks can.
@@scottyellis3442 lol, my wife's father buys tundras and hauls waaaay over capacity, but he also buys a new one every few years lol But he'll haul a giant backhoe just because he needs to move it. And his engine definitely sounds like it's had better days lol. But for whatever reason, Toyota doesn't make anything more than a 1500
I drove the canyon and frontier pro x for me I like the driving on the canyon better but the pro 4x is nice for sure. Just personal preference frontier feels like a bigger truck when driving it it’s hard to explain. The technology definitely lacks to the canyon as well all personal preferences here as well
I was very close to trading out of my Silverado into a Colorado a few years ago but Colorado had transmission problems brand new from the factory. The problem with midsize trucks is the reliability isn’t as good as full sized and the price is just as high.
Except The box size isn’t configurable on the Tacoma in Canada. Either you get the base TRD with the longbox or you pay 8000+$ more for the premium with the short bed. Absolutely ridiculous
Yes, it should have. I really don't get why so many just ignore the frontier. Sure, it isn't as fancy as these but price to feature it crushes them. I do like TFL too but the issue with them is they are high elevation, so it gives unfair advantage to a turbo engine and aren't really comparable numbers to where I live.
A deep dive into the problems with TDI vs Port+TDI systems would serve this audience well. Especially at these prices I wouldn’t buy a TDI engine only to have to deal with the guaranteed inevitable valve problems on down the road.
Great video!! I have thought I wanted the hybrid Tacoma, but I would be willing to give that up to get the towing functionality and back seat room of the Ranger. Then, if Ford brings the Ranger PHEV to Canada and it has not lost too much towing capability, it might be the one to get.
I think there is still a niche market for a manual, so it's nice to see it. But... Personally, driving to work, hauling a load to the dump, my trusty friend coffee, he's always with me. Drinking my coffee is 10x more enjoyable for me. I haven't owned a manual in 30ish years because I refuse to interrupt my coffee enjoyment lol
People used to buy manuals because they offered better performance and economy for less money. None of that is true anymore, which is why hardly anybody buys them today. I drove manuals for many years but for a daily driver I don't miss them much.
These will all be on sale a year from now. IMO. Piles of inventory and the average person isnt buying large ticket items. Finance rates will likely be dropping soon too. Id hold off just yet
Reliability is my main concern. With these new trucks I don’t know the longevity with them until time goes by with further driving and reviews. I’ll stick with the old and reliable until I know for sure that these turbos aren’t crap.
For off road and snow it’s all about the tires first and second is ground clearance. The Chevy with its raised Trail Boss and 1 inch higher on top of that…the ZR2 which has the best ground clearance. And by the way since it’s raised you can buy bigger tires that will still fit with the factory lift. The Raptor is raised with awesome tires but the Tacoma lags far behind them
The colorado base engine, its worth noting, they dont just detune it. They use weaker internals. A chevy engineer discussed it in regards to rhe tuning, the base 2.7 could theoretically but flashed to the higher power levels, but it wouldnt be especially safe or reliable. The now discontinued mid level engine was flashable because it had the same internals as the HO version and was arguably detuned (although chevy would say thats standard and the HO is just more aggressively tuned).
Just purchased a 2024 Frontier Pro 4X, on sale now around 40k! Just did first 300 mile Arizona road trip, 23-24 mpg! 3.8 V6, no turbo, solid motor - before this I had a 2007 V8 Tundra - loved it, great truck too! Some of these other new trucks now though, way over priced and overrated IMHO. I say, check back in 8-10 years and see who’s still running strong…
I built all of them sorta the way I'd spec them and there's not much between them. Heated seats are a must......probably the option i use the most(Alberta). Box size.....sigh Tacoma is a big vehicle when you add the larger box. Prices.....all were in 54-57K C$(GM the highest) Options and packages add up in a hurry. And as usual you may want one thing but are forced to take a package worth thousands to get it. I still don't like the look of the Tacoma,yet to see a new Ranger,and the GM/Chev look good. The 2.7L in the Ranger.....I'd be going that route😊
Oh and also to add on my last comment whatever happened to those days of a strip down truck as in no power windows no carpet stick shift what an option of a 6 or 8 or even a four just a good old fashioned cheap work truck
Well I don't like the prices whatsoever just like everybody else but if we have to deal with these prices these days at least give us more options for engines as in a 6 or even a eight cylinder for an option a auto or manual guess what I'm trying to say is if there going to overcharge at least give the people what they want
Great video. Between the 3 I'd probably go with either the Tacoma with a stick, or wait for the 2.7 V6 Ranger. I previously had a Frontier Pro4x and one nice thing about the Frontier still is you can get a 4 door with a 6 foot bed. Really makes it better for hauling stuff, if maybe less capable off road.
Very good review. Fair on all points. Side note, the Ranger has been tested against all midsize trucks for 1/4 mile. It is faster. Even against the high output tuned version that GM offers.
Only by TFL, and they lie. 0-60 and 1/4 mile times do not match up to TFLs crap
@@terrencejones9817have you driven all 3?
@@maxtoll8290 What good would that do if you aren't running them side by side? Doesn't TFL always do their drag racing at altitude? That's going to favor turbos.
@@plmn93 both the Chevy and the Ford were the fastest, both are turbos.
That was at high altitudes dont assume results will be the same@terrencejones9817
Ranger makes a strong case with the bigger backseat, wider bed, and rear locker availability
I also like it’s “non angry” looks.
Offroad package on any trim is a huge plus.
I can only think it needs to be a little more aggressive looking. Maybe something an aftermarket bumper would fix without just doing a raptor fakeout.
@@0psec look up, ranger wildtrak. There's your aggressive ranger
@@Fernando-t8g yeah I've seen them. Not hardly enough but a good start. It'd be cool if we could get one with 2.7 and the watts link with some regular fox shocks. The grill and stuff could be handled by aftermarket.
In Canada the Ford F-150 Raptor starts around $109,000 while the Toyota Tundra TRD pro starts at $89,975. If the 24 Tacoma TRD pro costs $80k CDN just like the Ranger Raptor does that’s just crazy!
The Frontier is not that old. You should have included it.
One feature that separates the GM twins and is rarely talked about in depth is that the GM trucks have the full time 4WD setting. For many people who experience mixed snow/ice/wet pavement on road driving conditions , the auto 4x4 setting can be a valuable asset on a daily driver.
The Tacoma has an option for full time 4wd, but it's on the higher trims.
That and gm’s g80 is handy for daily driving.
Ranger Raptor has it
Absolutely. Same thing with the F-150, you have to spend $65K on a Lariat to get 4A.
Did you mean auto 4x4. You said full time 4 wheel drive …..
I noticed you said that the Ranger only has three trim levels. What about the xl, xlt, lariat, Tremor and raptor. I believe that's five. Maybe I'm mistaken
No Tremor Ranger.
I got to say I love all of your reviews- really good - you are in the top 3 I won't rank them but great job! Oh and the Nissan Frontier gets no love these days. I have a 23 PRO4X 3.8-liter V6 base engine with 310 horsepower and 281 pound-feet of torque, and I know it's not all new for 24 - AND it's out classed by all of the new rigs but - I still love it!
My old Frontier goes places in 2wd that my Chevy had to go in 4wd... Nissan makes great trucks. They also weren't fudging mpg and towing like the others were when I was researching them. I'll take a Frontier or Titan over an American brand any day
@8:18 are you sure? You can still do spray in liners on the Tundra which is also composite material.
You're correct! My mistake. The 2024 Tacoma even has a factory spray-in bedliner. I edited the video to take that bit out of there.
Here from Germany I can say this a very good review. Unfortunately we do not get the Chevy and the Taco Only imported models with crazy prices.
So I am going for the Ranger Wildtrek X Biturbo Diesel. They call it the Baby Raptor.
Overkill in Europe... You'll never utilise the full capacity of the truck. Waste of money.
Hi Vine,
the model we chooses came with 20k€ discount
They have diesel rangers over there? That sounds awesome! Its turbocharged gasoline engines here in the US.
@@Meeko1010100112 Dear Meeko, they have 2 different 4 cylinder diesels with 170 and 205 HP, and then a 3.0 V6 diesel with 240HP. Mine will be the 2.0 bi turbo diesel 205 hp with payload of 2000 pounds and 7.700 pound for towing
Why no Frontier review? Ranger with the 2.7 is my choice but not at the current idioc prices
Didn't you watch the video? The Frontier is old and already reviewed.
@@MrTonaluv The Frontier was redone 2 years ago, that's not old. Apparently Nissan isn't comping him like the other manufacturers are.
Soon we'll have a $75k Tacoma premium when just a few years ago you could get a F150 Lariat for that price.
Still choosing the Frontier Pro-4X over these options. Made in the USA, better pricing, a V6, and all the off-road goodies for $41K.
That v6 is slow as dog shit running down hill on a hot summer day. The infotainment system is already out dated by 5 years even know it was just redesigned. The turning radius and steering feel are dreadful. The front seat has no hip room and steeering wheel set up is awkward. You better be a midget if you want to be comfortable in a Frontier.
Drive one, I did. That steering is super stiff
@@dan43213 It’s like anything else. Before you know it, it feels normal. I, for one, still hate electronic steering. It’s too assisted and hard to be smooth with input. I love my Pro-4X. Wouldn’t trade it for anything. Especially my affordable payments!
As long as the very low payload is OK for you....
I’ll definitely consider the ranger when they put the 2.7 ecoboost in it.
I wouldn't go for the 2.7 though. The fact they went to a belt driven oil pump is incredibly disappointing. They took a bulletproof engine and made it worse.
@@T3AWR3CKS I haven't heard of one single instance of that belt failing on the F-150 forums despite being sold for 7 years now which probably equates to a couple of million trucks. Maybe, just maybe, the engineers knew more than UA-cam influencers. The fact that the belt, like most belts, is not any cheaper than the chain could be a clue.
How did you desgin your state of the art engine at your current car company as an engineer???
@@reserva120 "How did you desgin your state of the art engine at your current car company" - I don't care about the belt vs. chain, and have no preference of my own, but appeal to accomplishment is such a cheap, basic logical fallacy, that a high schooler would be embarrassed. One does not need to be a chef to know the food he was served was bad. Come on, you can do better.
@@plmn93 I'm just quite happy with the 2.3, no issues to report with that engine, and it's got good power.
By all means, opt for the 2.7, doesn't mean I would. I'm just disappointed in the wet belt. Unlikely to cause issues in the first decade of ownership but I would it eventually.
I really hope non of these trucks sell and stay on the lot. These prices are outrageous.
For the first time in four years there are big discounts on full size trucks again. Lots are filling up. I'd expect the prices on these to come down soon as well. There isn't much reason to buy a midsize when you can get $10K off a full size right now. You'd have to really need that smaller size for it to make sense.
@@plmn93no reason? Meh. Bigger isn't always better. Easier to drive and park in the city. Can still park midsized in garage. Can go on trails off road easier. I don't need a huge vehicle. So there is no reason to drive a monster.
@@elche1976this x1000. Not everybody wants a land yatch that is a huge pain to park. Some people just need a vehicle with a bed to haul random stuff. Bigger doesn't mean better.
The zr2 bison should have the 3.0 dirty and 10 speed to compete with the ranger raptor
$80K for a mid size is wild.
80k for any generic brand is nuts
Paying 80k for anything is wild
Having 80k is wild
@@MrSilus2000 saving up 80k is wild lol
I paid $40,000 for a New 2024 Ford Ranger,fully loaded. I was going to buy a Lariat but there is not much difference between the Lariat and the XLT , 4 wheel drive,which is what I bought. Shop around if you live in the southern USA , they do offer decent price.
The Canyon at4 is said to have an auto engine braking feature. I didn't see anything about it when we test drove one today. Is it an always on feature, or is it burried in menus??
Well in my opinion, the RANGER seems to be the best of the bunch. Value and capability.
I don't see the ranger as a good value at all. A comparable ranger to a Colorado trail boss I would buy is like $8k more.
I would get the ranger cause it has a higher tow rating then most and a higher payload rating, it's faster. And it just seems to be all around better value. Just wish it came with the option for a longer bed
Uh, no, the GM has the highest tow rating. In practical terms, all three are high enough because no one should regularly tow over 7K lbs in a mid-size. The Ford does have a nice payload number but a tiny bed to load that weight in.
@Dusdaddy I never said it has the highest tow rating. I said it's higher than most. And I agree if you need to tow 7k regularly get a full size truck.
@@evo1video You are right, you didn't say the highest. But then again, there are three vehicles higher and three lower so it really right in the middle.
Its a shame that we don't get the Mitsubishi Triton, VW Amarok (essentially a Ranger) Isuzu D-Max etc., all good trucks tested in Australia, NZ, South Africa, South America, middle east, Europe, Thailand, and other markets
With the exception of the Amarok I've driven the above, all very capable work trucks.
Good review by the way, Ranger for the win.
Never agreed with that long bed option argument. I’ve tried to go into dealerships and reserve or find a long bed option, and the sales guys say they never have any because they don’t make many. So I was forced into a short bed essentially
I've gone to the dealer and looked at most of these. I came so close to pulling the trigger on the Canyon, but I have so many reservations about GM quality lately. I found out the reason I couldn't find any Canyons on the lot was because GM had put a stop on all of them recently to fix more software issues. For 50k+, there shouldn't be so many reports of transmission and software issues all over the place. There are incentives everywhere I look on full size trucks, to the extent that you can find a similarly equipped one for less than mid-size! But, having owned a 2019 Silverado before, full size is simply too much truck for my uses. Too big and too bulky for me. I guess I'll just keep my current vehicle for the time being and wait to see if prices come down and reliability issues stop being such an issue.
I bought the GMC Canyon, Elevation, in March of 2023 and have had zero issues with this model. Best truck I have owned, ever.
@@johnwhitneykokalis9990I bought the 2024 Canyon Elevation love it also no issues
I was going to get a Chevy Colorado Trail Boss but the salesman couldn’t answer my questions and they sold the one I wanted before I made my decision. I bought a 2024 Ford Ranger and I love it. I got it for a great price and it is fully loaded. Only thing that would have been nice is it didn’t come with a bed liner.
Would you get the ranger with the 4 or wait for the 2.7 6cyl
I like the Canyon the best as to look, colorado or ranger second they are close to me.
You’re not buying any of them - be honest
@@reserva120 actually I'm torn between something here probably gmc or Nissan frontier if I go cheap and get a pro 4x or a gladiator Mojave if I want to drop big bucks
I like the Mojave a lot but built the way I want is 69k which while I can do it I think it's nuts.
We have a wrangler jl so I know jeeps
I would choose the GMC Canyon.
i am a huge fan of the styling on the GMC Canyon... have always been a Toyota fan, but that canyon tho....
I picked up the Canyon AT4 a month or so back and I'm a big fan. I actually went to the dealership to look at at Colorado ZR2 and wound up loving the AT4 more. Just felt better on the highway, for some reason.
@@davidhall6436 the at4 has te regular suspension and the zr2 and at4x has the upgraded suspension
I just signed a contract for a Blue ZR2. Picking it up next week. I got $5k off msrp (no trade). $49k out the door with tech and safety pkgs. it’s a beautiful truck
Makes sense, they just copied the design of the last gen taco. No originality from gm/chevy.
@@robertedwards3822how has she been treating you?
Why is the frontier not in this shootout?
Hi! I’m thinking of getting a preowned mid or full-sized pickup truck as daily work truck. I have a commute of 40 mile one-way (1.5 hrs) then another 1hr drive home in horrid SoCal traffic. I haul mostly network cabling installation equipment in the bed, and do not tow.
What brand, model year, engine and grade do you recommend? I would like to have some of the newer active safety features such as the automatic emergency braking system to avoid front collisions, but not as critical as long-term reliability and durability. Any suggestions for a late model pickup truck with Direct and Port Injection. Also, what immediate and affordable engine and transmission mods for reliability and durability do you recommend to protect the powertrain? I’m not looking for more power, just long-term reliability and durability as I don’t have too much money and need a truck for work and personal use. Thank you!
I like the slick bed of the taco. Ultra gritty rhino lining is a pain in the as* to slide things across. I can always strap items down. But most of the time I’m sliding items in and out. With no line X gritty texture, I don’t have to climb into the bed and lift things out most of the time.
Also the steel/ aluminum beds get dented like crazy. Even reasonably small rocks dent them. Then the lining starts to disbond.
Where’s the Frontier Pro-4X?
On the lot being discounted......with the rest of them. People just don't like them.
Why test a Canyon against a Colorado they are made in the same plant on the same platform. The only difference is in the trims offered.
Big differences in options as well as construction.
@@DusdaddyCanyon is clearly the better option if you do the research.
@@bobgrobe5022 Agreed
@@Dusdaddy Differences in construction? They are literally the same frame, same suspension, same engines, same brakes, same axles and differentials, same transmission, etc.
@@hochhaul Different body, different interior, Canyon is lifted, etc.......
We in Brazil have the 3.0 V6 Diesel option for the Ranger. After 4 Chevy S10 (similar to the Colorado) with the 2.8 Duramax Diesel, I switched over to Ford Ranger, it has a smoother ride, better off-road capabilities, more driving modes and better space in the back seats.
what happend no frontier or ridgeline if your going to do midsize trucks you should do all of them.tfl did.well except the gmc.
Fuel cost is missing as this was my main concern when I ordered a 2024 2 Wheel drive as I'm getting 24mpg combine today as this cost keeps going up over the years.
Where's the Pro 4x Nissan ?
I just bought a trail boss. Pick it up Wednesday, I did look at the ranger, but my ford dealership wanted 17 grand cad more then the trail boss pretty well same trim,
Maybe it was that dealership, but made my choice. Hopefully I made the right one. The ranger was just the xlt I think they were a not so honest. And trying to get a payday out of me
Great and fair review. I usually like the Tacoma most but the Ranger seems to be the best value. Toyota significantly increased the price on this gen. However I wish Ford used the gen 2 2.3 ecoboost (with dual injection) like Toyota does with their D4S system to prevent carbon buildup. The Tacoma having TSS and composite bed are very nice standard equipment as well.
Colorado/canyon are having way too many quality issues and GM has a poor reliability record over the last 15 years.
Ford literally doubles any other manufacturer in recalls and quality issues.
That’s why Toyota guys.
Even though the Toyota may be a little higher and these new ones will have issues, Toyota will get the bugs out and will outlast all the other midsize in the long run as they are tough built equipment. They will get these to 300 thousand miles where the others will never see that mileage.
Do they have 4 cylinder turbos? No thanks! 😊
Georgetown Chev had a ZR2 Bison last week. It was just under 80,000.00. My girlfriend said it was ugly lol.
Very informative, great comparison, thanks for this.
Got both of the GM twins, but no Ridgeline? Could have subbed one of them out I think.....
The new frontier came out in 2022. Already too old?
Question is why have you got two GM products? What’s your pretty much the same identical truck and this test where you could have put one of them in and put the Nissan in just saying
With everything considered, I'd say the best all-around mid-size is the Canyon AT4. Great base options and even better equipped well. The Taco is the best choice for the single guy who wants a lifestyle truck to go off-roading and the aftermarket will have endless bolt-ons made for it. The Colorado ZR2 is easily the best value in off-road factory machine. All the Ranger has is big payload, wide bed and a comfortable backseat....If I wanted all that, I'd buy an F-150. It even has the plain, work truck look. Sadly, it does nothing to push me from a full-size like the others do.
Not a popular opinion because your not saying the Ranger is the best evar lol. I agree the Canyon is where it's at
@@thewireman134 lol...yep!
I priced all with a bias towards towing and payload. I tried to keep it affordable. I landed on the 2WD Ranger XLT with the base trim, rear locker and trailer brake controller. Chevy was a good value as well. Toyota really adds options in large chunks making it easily the most expensive for a comparable truck. The GMC is a more expensive option to start with leaving no room to work.
How much is your build sitting at?
@@DaTruthHeals $38,665 US
No way to get a 2wd midsize in canada :(
@@SaskatchewanBadAss did you even watch the video? he clearly stated that chevy offers the colorado in 2wd
Those Australian Ford engineers did a kick ass job on the ranger…… ford is gonna have a huge hit on their hands, I could see the ranger leading in mid-size sales, assuming no supply issues
I owned 3 Rangers years ago bought new 86 88 92 . They were good just little power
Ranger definitely beats most others, even the Tacoma in styling. But now the question is, how's reliability. One thing we know is pricing is out of control and the Tacoma for the price looks the cheapest inside. Looks like plastic pieces put together.
Idk man. To me, the ranger is the second ugliest. It's all subjective and different for everyone, so your comment is merely your personal opinion, not fact. I alone am proof of that, and I'm sure I'm far from the only one.
@@erod6468 i agree, it's definitely an opinion. I myself like the look of the f150 and the new RAM. So it depends on you.
@@erod6468 Agreed. For me, the Ranger just looks like a bigger Maverick. No character at all. For looks, Canyon, Taco, Colorado, Ranger in that order. Equipment wise? Taco, Canyon, Ranger, Colorado. Luxury? The Taco Limited is top of the heap. It has more features than a Denali!
I thought they got rid of the lower HP Chevy tune on the base models.
This was a fantastic comparison video. I am watching the six months later, looking to buy midsize truck. This is exactly what I needed. Will be subscribing to your channel now.
Glad it was helpful!
I wish Canadians got the same options for the Tacoma as the US, the US right now has more bed/color configurations
Pre-watching, just throwing it out there, TFL blew the front diff on their regular uphill trail test. So much for Toyota reliability. They weren't even doing anything crazy.
Yeap just normal activity. The Toyota we all know and love is now a shell of itself. Raptor is looking pretty damn good to me though
@@coejbee Yes, you can say that with any manufacturer. The build quality on my F-150 leaves something to be desired to be sure, but it hasn't given me any trouble in over 5 years now. I'm definitely glad I bought it instead of a Tundra, which IMO was overpriced and underwhelming in comfort, performance, and capability. I've bought the "reliable" choices before based on Consumer Reports and fan boy claims. But they still broke and weren't very enjoyable vehicles. I've been buying what I like instead for 14 years now and have not regretted it. Life's to short too drive what other people think you ought to.
@@coejbee absolutely, but people base opinions and purchases on the BS that Toyota's are legendary just because of the olden days Hilux.
Every maker has some known issues/flaws. You just need to be aware of them, the costs, and if they are deal breakers to you.
Basically my comment was to point out that Toyota's aren't exceptionally reliable over others, despite what people hear. Take care of your vehicle, and every brand will do decades of service.
I'm sure TFL's issue isn't the norm, but I'd take another brands exhaust leak tick over the front diff leaving me stranded. And I wouldn't trust a Ford at all lol. But I'm from a motor city of GM and Chrysler. So a little bias there based on friends and families income source. And I don't believe in buying foreign. Made in NA or not.
And besides TFL ''s Tacoma breaking for really no reason I know of a few that had similar problems. So I think the Toyota reliability of yesterday is now gone.
I was once thinking of buying a Tundra (an older one, 05 & up) but after looking at the specs they just can't haul or tow what the three American trucks can.
@@scottyellis3442 lol, my wife's father buys tundras and hauls waaaay over capacity, but he also buys a new one every few years lol
But he'll haul a giant backhoe just because he needs to move it. And his engine definitely sounds like it's had better days lol. But for whatever reason, Toyota doesn't make anything more than a 1500
I like the Frontier best.
Any Toyota guy that loved the 2nd gen should go for the Frontier. It's the closest to capturing the soul of the 2nd gen Tacoma.
I drove the canyon and frontier pro x for me I like the driving on the canyon better but the pro 4x is nice for sure. Just personal preference frontier feels like a bigger truck when driving it it’s hard to explain. The technology definitely lacks to the canyon as well all personal preferences here as well
Why wouldn’t you include the Nissan PRO4-x though?
I have the 2024 z71 Colorado. Payload sticker is 1535. Love this comparison video!
I was very close to trading out of my Silverado into a Colorado a few years ago but Colorado had transmission problems brand new from the factory. The problem with midsize trucks is the reliability isn’t as good as full sized and the price is just as high.
Excellent episode as always!!! 😁
Nissan Frontier: Am I a joke to you?
I know I was thinking the same thing TFL truck reviewed all of them, including the frontier though.
Yep. It is.
Sadly, in today's internet world, a 2-year old design is ancient. And the Gladiator hasn't really been changed since it came out.
Thank you!
It is a joke & left behind
Except The box size isn’t configurable on the Tacoma in Canada. Either you get the base TRD with the longbox or you pay 8000+$ more for the premium with the short bed. Absolutely ridiculous
Frontier should have been included. TFL reviews seem more complete.
Yes, it should have. I really don't get why so many just ignore the frontier. Sure, it isn't as fancy as these but price to feature it crushes them. I do like TFL too but the issue with them is they are high elevation, so it gives unfair advantage to a turbo engine and aren't really comparable numbers to where I live.
A deep dive into the problems with TDI vs Port+TDI systems would serve this audience well. Especially at these prices I wouldn’t buy a TDI engine only to have to deal with the guaranteed inevitable valve problems on down the road.
Frontier or ranger for me
My 2024 GMC Canyon AT4 payload limit is 1,520 lbs.
How is the Frontier “old now” it was redesign for 2022 and it’s likely the most reliable out of the bunch and arguably the best looking.
Great video!! I have thought I wanted the hybrid Tacoma, but I would be willing to give that up to get the towing functionality and back seat room of the Ranger. Then, if Ford brings the Ranger PHEV to Canada and it has not lost too much towing capability, it might be the one to get.
Where is Nissan frontier?
I prefer the style of the Ranger. It looks the most 'adult' and least gimmicky. Call it boring, but that's what I prefer.
Its one of the gm twins for me that the Ford Ranger is only 08% American, Canadian &Mexican parts, that was easy.😮
I think there is still a niche market for a manual, so it's nice to see it.
But... Personally, driving to work, hauling a load to the dump, my trusty friend coffee, he's always with me. Drinking my coffee is 10x more enjoyable for me. I haven't owned a manual in 30ish years because I refuse to interrupt my coffee enjoyment lol
People used to buy manuals because they offered better performance and economy for less money. None of that is true anymore, which is why hardly anybody buys them today. I drove manuals for many years but for a daily driver I don't miss them much.
These will all be on sale a year from now. IMO. Piles of inventory and the average person isnt buying large ticket items. Finance rates will likely be dropping soon too. Id hold off just yet
Hope the Indicator Paint on the buttons doesn’t wear off….it looks crappy on my GMC
Dude, great video! Extremely helpful!
Thes trucks have really gained in size and capability. I wonder how much they overlap with older half-ton trucks
Reliability is my main concern. With these new trucks I don’t know the longevity with them until time goes by with further driving and reviews. I’ll stick with the old and reliable until I know for sure that these turbos aren’t crap.
For off road and snow it’s all about the tires first and second is ground clearance. The Chevy with its raised Trail Boss and 1 inch higher on top of that…the ZR2 which has the best ground clearance. And by the way since it’s raised you can buy bigger tires that will still fit with the factory lift. The Raptor is raised with awesome tires but the Tacoma lags far behind them
I wish the raptor front end set up even with the back
The colorado base engine, its worth noting, they dont just detune it. They use weaker internals. A chevy engineer discussed it in regards to rhe tuning, the base 2.7 could theoretically but flashed to the higher power levels, but it wouldnt be especially safe or reliable. The now discontinued mid level engine was flashable because it had the same internals as the HO version and was arguably detuned (although chevy would say thats standard and the HO is just more aggressively tuned).
You can absolutly do a spray in bedliner on Toyota, many come with it as well.
Should have replaced one of the GM products with the Frontier. The Frontier was redesigned 2 years ago and that's considered old?
Just purchased a 2024 Frontier Pro 4X, on sale now around 40k! Just did first 300 mile Arizona road trip, 23-24 mpg! 3.8 V6, no turbo, solid motor - before this I had a 2007 V8 Tundra - loved it, great truck too! Some of these other new trucks now though, way over priced and overrated IMHO. I say, check back in 8-10 years and see who’s still running strong…
One thing I never hear anyone talking about is how the back seats of the Tacoma fold forward, and the back rests down. It’s the best
I'll take the nissan frontier over all of these.
You must be used to the bare minimum then. Good luck
@@Williams-mp7vzLol that is what everyone wants
I built all of them sorta the way I'd spec them and there's not much between them.
Heated seats are a must......probably the option i use the most(Alberta).
Box size.....sigh
Tacoma is a big vehicle when you add the larger box.
Prices.....all were in 54-57K C$(GM the highest)
Options and packages add up in a hurry.
And as usual you may want one thing but are forced to take a package worth thousands to get it.
I still don't like the look of the Tacoma,yet to see a new Ranger,and the GM/Chev look good.
The 2.7L in the Ranger.....I'd be going that route😊
Oh and also to add on my last comment whatever happened to those days of a strip down truck as in no power windows no carpet stick shift what an option of a 6 or 8 or even a four just a good old fashioned cheap work truck
Stephen, In a mid-size, body-on-frame pickup, nothing less than a 6 foot bed will do. How many competitors are left standing? 🤔
Full size trucks have beds shorter than 6'.
I am in the market for a new midsized truck, I was waiting for the new Ford Ranger. When I seen it was only 08% American,Canadian,Mexican
My brain says buy the Tacoma but my heart says damn the Chevy/GMC twins look great!
Same here. Trying to decide between a Taco Limited or a Canyon Denali
@daveintbdaveintb3624 look for my review on the Canyon denali
Love the ranger
Well I don't like the prices whatsoever just like everybody else but if we have to deal with these prices these days at least give us more options for engines as in a 6 or even a eight cylinder for an option a auto or manual guess what I'm trying to say is if there going to overcharge at least give the people what they want
Everyone always makes a big deal about the seating position in the 2nd and 3rd gen Tacoma but it doesn’t bother me 🤔
Gmc canyon I think looks the best
Great video as Always!!! Did you guys get a chance to watch ystrdys eclipse?? Right On Truck King!!
Does Mitsubishi still make those🤔? 🤣
@@garysarratt1 🤣😆😄 Nice.
Great video. Between the 3 I'd probably go with either the Tacoma with a stick, or wait for the 2.7 V6 Ranger. I previously had a Frontier Pro4x and one nice thing about the Frontier still is you can get a 4 door with a 6 foot bed. Really makes it better for hauling stuff, if maybe less capable off road.
I love Ranger ❤
uh....NIssan Frontier Pro4x???
Where’s the Frontier and Gladiator?
I'm getting the Nissan frontier with the V6 and you can get a pro4x for around $40K . No, thank you to the 4cyl turbo.
If I downgrade to a midsize from Fullsize, I will take the Tacoma because of the 6' bed and great resale.
Don’t do it. I did and I wish I had stayed in a full size. You’ll regret it.
Didn’t mention the GMC Denali
Princess truck
@@daphoneguy934 right because only your opinion is the correct one and it’s not like most every manufacture doesn’t have a more luxury based model. 🙄
I think I'll be keeping my 2022 colorado with a V6.
45+ for a base truck is getting out of my price range.
I had a 2020 ranger im going to get a new 1 with the 2.7