I appreciate your attitude but the entire time I was watching you speak while I thought I was going to actually get footage of the trail. Your video, your way. Cheers.
2022 trd pro is 1.5" lift in front and 0.5" in rear. Overall, that is a change of additional 0.5" more in front than the 2021 where it was 1.0" relative to base models. Unchanged lift in rear relative to 2021.
Thanks so much for making this video. Im also 6 6 and was pretty scared getting into the Tacoma. I had driven a pre refresh(with the manual seats) and was struggling with head room. Great to see you fit somewhat well! Wish more reviewers thought about taller buyers.
@@---rg1gb Well, I do think at a certain height normal comfort considerations don't really apply anymore. I'm probably more forgiving than most people 😂
I can personally agree with you. I drove a 1997 Tacoma 315,000 miles with never a problem. Routine maintenance. I sold my 2008 Tacoma TRD Sport in 2018 with 115,000 miles for half of what it cost new. I currently own a 2021 TRD OR. I liked the 4.0 better in the 2008 but after getting used to it I like the 3.4 just fine. I would be curious to know how many people that complain about the new Tacoma actually own one ?
Sadly I'm not in the market for a Tacoma. But if I were, you would have definitely pushed me in the direction to strongly consider one. Well done and happy I sub'd.
So many mixed opinions on this video, first, glad you got a taste of off roading and you did it in one of the best vehicles you can besides a jeep, second I know your reviewing the truck but wished you would’ve shown more from the outside considering this is about the only video you can find of a 22 pro in action, third I wished you had some more experience off roading so some of the feed back would’ve been better, for you this is new so everything seems amazing and great or makes odd sounds vs someone who has done this more can say ya this needed more throttle than what I would’ve expected for this spot or this took it like a champ compared to other vehicles, overall it is a good video and glad you got a taste of what people want a pro for
Thanks for the feedback! Yeah, I'm a noob when it comes to off-roading, but hopefully I'll gain more experience in the future because it's a lot of fun. I definitely want to do some more of this. And I would love to get more outside shots, but I'm a one man show so it's kind of difficult. 😜 Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻
@@ryanfoster2437 : There’s no difference in quality between Tacomas assembled in Baja and in San Antonio. Both plants use a majority of US and Japan-made parts, with other parts from all over the world. Toyota has the best quality control in the industry; one reason is their uniform assembly process (which is largely robotic). There’s not even a difference in the labor force - plenty of American emigrants working in Baja and Mexican immigrants working in San Antonio.
@@youcanrunnaked Understood. I just spend it where I make it. I was astatic to purchase a 50K American made Subaru.. Planned to buy the TRD Pro, but I can’t in good conscience spend 50K on a vehicle that wasn’t made with American’s labor.
I just got done watching this, the Canyon AT4, and Frontier review. It has me looking forward to 2023 models. Sadly Toyota is not redesigning their truck. The powertrain, ride, and cabin of the Tacoma are just not acceptable for my needs. (towing a boat) Thank you for putting this together. If I had to buy a truck today I would buy a Frontier, but by September I am thinking it will be the new 2023 Canyon.
I'm a fan of the Tacoma, and I was a bit disappointed with the continuation of the 2023 model with pretty much no changes. It will be interesting to see how the segment changes with the new Canyon and Ranger coming soon. The next gen Tacoma had better be epic. Thanks for watching!
Agreed - I have no loyalty to brands. I have owned almost all of them. I can't believe the Colorado/Canyon still have keys. My 2012 Benz GL550 doesn't have a key for gods sake. I think the last thing I owned with a key was a Nissan Xttera Prox-4. (bring it back)
If Toyota people watch or read reviews please keep reading. A few weeks ago I built a Tacoma TRD pro in the website with a manual. Now the TRD pro was removed and so was a manual option on all TRD trims. What gives? I submitted for a quote and put a deposit down. Should I get my money back or will you make the manual this year?
Thanks! It's pretty crazy, but it's just the traction control activating and deactivating the brakes and stuff like that. Surprising if you're not expecting it! But the new Tundra is apparently silent when it does it. Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻
Not enough changes to justify selling my 21 for the 22 PRO. I've already upgraded the UCA with SPCs and got the lift I wanted with a Westcott PRO lift. Couldn't have asked for more. Got rid of a 2019 Colorado ZR2 diesel that I owned for 2 years and 30k miles for the Tacoma. Best thing I did, that ZR2 was a turd, spent more time in the shop than off-roading.
If it came with all the camera features it has right now with a 2.5 inch lift, UCA upgrade, including a front lockers I’ll probably consider buying it.
It was improved. I am currently testing a GMC Canyon AT4 and the powertrain is much smoother, but the 22 Tacoma seemed more settled than previous years for sure. Thanks for watching!
So do the new upper control arms allow for more wheel travel paired with the fox shocks like a uniball UCA or is it just built better than the non trd pro UCAs?
They're forged aluminum, so I suppose that falls under "built better," perhaps stronger and lighter than the same parts in lesser Tacomas; however, I can't find anything that hints at better articulation or travel. Thanks for watching!
Good review. I think you probably gave it more credit than it deserved because you have never taken a truck off road. Pretty much all trucks currently available with the upgraded off-road packages ride better than the standard offerings. Off-road oriented shocks are tuned to be softer. Frontier > Tacoma. Also Disc brakes > Drum 😬
I hear this a lot: the Tacoma vs Frontier debate is an interesting one since both models have longevity and credibility. Never got to test the old (old!) Frontier, but I'm hoping to get behind the wheel of the new one soon. Maybe it'll sway my opinion... That said, while I'm an off roading noob, it was a lot of fun and I'm seriously thinking about adopting the hobby. Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻
Then I would save yourself a LOT of money and get the TRD Off Road or Trail. The TRD Pro is a serious machine, but I took the Tacoma Trail through the same obstacles and it made it just fine. Same with the TRD Off Road, which is like 85% a Pro. They’re all truckish on the road, but those will give you plenty of capability without paying the “Pro” tax. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻
"Aggressive tires, makes noises"... well I really appreciate seeing a Tacoma TRD Pro in video. I'm just not sure your review can be valid for comparison of old verses new or even to other off road going vehicles because of your lack of any experience with these types of vehicles. Maybe the video should have just been about your first experience off-roading in a Tacoma and labeled that way? A video of how you use the Off-road feature/button's amd outside shots of the truck doing obstacles would have been more informative for those new to a Tacoma TRD Pro
True, and I appreciate the feedback, but I imagine that there are quite a few people out there like me who are interested in something like a TRD Pro but don't fully understand the driving experience or capabilities. It's doubtful a recent owner would be interested in updating to the 22, but a first time buyer might want to know what he or she was getting into. That's sort of my perspective. Thanks so much for watching 🙏🏻
Don’t buy a Toyota truck they are being designed by ex Chrysler engineers. Mike Sweers has destroyed Toyotas quality reputation. Own a 2016 and would never buy another one. Howling rear end, squealing idle pulley, leaking coolant on back side of motor from a plastic transfer pipe which will go bad before 100,000. These are poorly designed trucks. Look cool and that’s it. Hard to see out of. Leaking tri lights above the cab. Squeaking clutch pedal, squeaking suspension. I could go on.
Reading through the comments and your responses, it's pretty cringe. Oh well, looking at your view to subscriber ratio, you probably don't have a future in this.
I appreciate your attitude but the entire time I was watching you speak while I thought I was going to actually get footage of the trail. Your video, your way. Cheers.
I’m a one man show, so I can only shoot in so many directions at a time. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
2022 trd pro is 1.5" lift in front and 0.5" in rear. Overall, that is a change of additional 0.5" more in front than the 2021 where it was 1.0" relative to base models. Unchanged lift in rear relative to 2021.
Good job on this review. and great production value!
Why thank you!
Thanks so much for making this video.
Im also 6 6 and was pretty scared getting into the Tacoma.
I had driven a pre refresh(with the manual seats) and was struggling with head room.
Great to see you fit somewhat well!
Wish more reviewers thought about taller buyers.
Of course! Gotta look out for the tall folks. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Idk how you do it. Im 5'9" and its not very comfortable. Cheers
@@---rg1gb Well, I do think at a certain height normal comfort considerations don't really apply anymore. I'm probably more forgiving than most people 😂
I can personally say...it will last you over 5 years and 115K miles. That's the main reason we buy Toyota. Reliability...oh and resale.
Both excellent points. Thanks so much for watching! 🙏🏻
I can personally agree with you. I drove a 1997 Tacoma 315,000 miles with never a problem. Routine maintenance. I sold my 2008 Tacoma TRD Sport in 2018 with 115,000 miles for half of what it cost new. I currently own a 2021 TRD OR. I liked the 4.0 better in the 2008 but after getting used to it I like the 3.4 just fine. I would be curious to know how many people that complain about the new Tacoma actually own one ?
@@JH-mt3pp I agree...there's no perfect anything. People will either find something to complain about. Can we just enjoy what we have? haha
Sadly I'm not in the market for a Tacoma. But if I were, you would have definitely pushed me in the direction to strongly consider one. Well done and happy I sub'd.
Well, with how crazy the market is right now, I'm not sure anyone should buy one at the moment. Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻
I'm probably will be buying this but in the six-speed manual
Nice! Good choice!
Does this Tacoma TRD have the precollision pedestrian braking that has been so problematic on the last version of this truck?
I tried to swap my 2019 f150 xlt for a 21 Tacoma the salesman was mad lol
Understandable. Thanks for watching!
Nice truck but the dealers will use every tactic to clean your pockets
This is true. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
So many mixed opinions on this video, first, glad you got a taste of off roading and you did it in one of the best vehicles you can besides a jeep, second I know your reviewing the truck but wished you would’ve shown more from the outside considering this is about the only video you can find of a 22 pro in action, third I wished you had some more experience off roading so some of the feed back would’ve been better, for you this is new so everything seems amazing and great or makes odd sounds vs someone who has done this more can say ya this needed more throttle than what I would’ve expected for this spot or this took it like a champ compared to other vehicles, overall it is a good video and glad you got a taste of what people want a pro for
Thanks for the feedback! Yeah, I'm a noob when it comes to off-roading, but hopefully I'll gain more experience in the future because it's a lot of fun. I definitely want to do some more of this. And I would love to get more outside shots, but I'm a one man show so it's kind of difficult. 😜 Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻
How do I get that dudes job @11:51 off-roading for work and helping others sounds pretty sweet :P
Those guys were legends. They had forgotten more about outdoor skills than I’ll ever know in my life. Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻
How is the cabin noise on highway speeds? Quiet?
Can you please do review on the base four cylinder version of Tacoma? There is no review on it. I would love to hear your take on the four cylinder.
I'll do my best, but brands love to give us the coolest and most fully featured versions. 👍🏻
Great video, awesome editing. Would you happen to know if the 2022 Pro will still be made in the US?
Thank you! I believe the Tacoma is built in Mexico and the Texas plant is going full time Tundra production. Not 100% sure, but that's what I've read.
@@jax1079 thanks for the feedback, shame I’ll have to cross it off my list. 😔
@@ryanfoster2437 : There’s no difference in quality between Tacomas assembled in Baja and in San Antonio. Both plants use a majority of US and Japan-made parts, with other parts from all over the world. Toyota has the best quality control in the industry; one reason is their uniform assembly process (which is largely robotic). There’s not even a difference in the labor force - plenty of American emigrants working in Baja and Mexican immigrants working in San Antonio.
@@youcanrunnaked Understood. I just spend it where I make it. I was astatic to purchase a 50K American made Subaru.. Planned to buy the TRD Pro, but I can’t in good conscience spend 50K on a vehicle that wasn’t made with American’s labor.
Do you know how the .5Inch rear lift is accomplished?
Ok Jax I thumbed up your previous vids so lets see what you got on this one.
Thanks! 🙏🏻
I just got done watching this, the Canyon AT4, and Frontier review. It has me looking forward to 2023 models. Sadly Toyota is not redesigning their truck. The powertrain, ride, and cabin of the Tacoma are just not acceptable for my needs. (towing a boat) Thank you for putting this together. If I had to buy a truck today I would buy a Frontier, but by September I am thinking it will be the new 2023 Canyon.
I'm a fan of the Tacoma, and I was a bit disappointed with the continuation of the 2023 model with pretty much no changes. It will be interesting to see how the segment changes with the new Canyon and Ranger coming soon. The next gen Tacoma had better be epic. Thanks for watching!
Agreed - I have no loyalty to brands. I have owned almost all of them. I can't believe the Colorado/Canyon still have keys. My 2012 Benz GL550 doesn't have a key for gods sake. I think the last thing I owned with a key was a Nissan Xttera Prox-4. (bring it back)
hoping to own one next year
You won’t be disappointed. Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻
If Toyota people watch or read reviews please keep reading. A few weeks ago I built a Tacoma TRD pro in the website with a manual. Now the TRD pro was removed and so was a manual option on all TRD trims. What gives? I submitted for a quote and put a deposit down. Should I get my money back or will you make the manual this year?
Probably removed due to your state.
Great review Jax
I just don’t get the weird crawl mode noises lol sounds like it’s breaking
Thanks! It's pretty crazy, but it's just the traction control activating and deactivating the brakes and stuff like that. Surprising if you're not expecting it! But the new Tundra is apparently silent when it does it. Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻
Hopefully electric lime is foreshadowing for a tundra style redesign and hybrid in 2023
The trd pro has a 1.5 inch lift in the front not 1.1 inch. You must have been thinking of the trail addition.
Not enough changes to justify selling my 21 for the 22 PRO. I've already upgraded the UCA with SPCs and got the lift I wanted with a Westcott PRO lift. Couldn't have asked for more.
Got rid of a 2019 Colorado ZR2 diesel that I owned for 2 years and 30k miles for the Tacoma. Best thing I did, that ZR2 was a turd, spent more time in the shop than off-roading.
Interesting comparison. Glad you like it, and thanks for watching 🙏🏻
If it came with all the camera features it has right now with a 2.5 inch lift, UCA upgrade, including a front lockers I’ll probably consider buying it.
@@johnnyboi5661 I agree with the fact that Toyota needs to include a front locker as std equipment in thier TRD line.
I had a 2016, sold it because of to much shifting. Did they ever fix this problem?
It was improved. I am currently testing a GMC Canyon AT4 and the powertrain is much smoother, but the 22 Tacoma seemed more settled than previous years for sure. Thanks for watching!
So do the new upper control arms allow for more wheel travel paired with the fox shocks like a uniball UCA or is it just built better than the non trd pro UCAs?
They're forged aluminum, so I suppose that falls under "built better," perhaps stronger and lighter than the same parts in lesser Tacomas; however, I can't find anything that hints at better articulation or travel. Thanks for watching!
@@jax1079 thank you
Hey Jax, what trail was this if you don’t mind me asking?
Actually not sure since I was just following the convoy of Toyota vehicles, but I'll see if I have the directions laying around here somewhere.
A new Nas truck edition
Good review.
I think you probably gave it more credit than it deserved because you have never taken a truck off road.
Pretty much all trucks currently available with the upgraded off-road packages ride better than the standard offerings. Off-road oriented shocks are tuned to be softer.
Frontier > Tacoma.
Also
Disc brakes > Drum 😬
I hear this a lot: the Tacoma vs Frontier debate is an interesting one since both models have longevity and credibility. Never got to test the old (old!) Frontier, but I'm hoping to get behind the wheel of the new one soon. Maybe it'll sway my opinion... That said, while I'm an off roading noob, it was a lot of fun and I'm seriously thinking about adopting the hobby. Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻
@@jax1079 it’s definitely fun. Looking forward to seeing your off-road vids if, and when you purchase your own dedicated rig.
How does this truck perform on the streets/highways? I am considering this truck, but do not go off-road very much.
Then I would save yourself a LOT of money and get the TRD Off Road or Trail. The TRD Pro is a serious machine, but I took the Tacoma Trail through the same obstacles and it made it just fine. Same with the TRD Off Road, which is like 85% a Pro. They’re all truckish on the road, but those will give you plenty of capability without paying the “Pro” tax. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻
Can you fit skis in the bed?
Hmmm… I don’t know. Mainly because if I ever put skis on, I’d be dead in five minutes 🤣
"Aggressive tires, makes noises"... well I really appreciate seeing a Tacoma TRD Pro in video. I'm just not sure your review can be valid for comparison of old verses new or even to other off road going vehicles because of your lack of any experience with these types of vehicles. Maybe the video should have just been about your first experience off-roading in a Tacoma and labeled that way? A video of how you use the Off-road feature/button's amd outside shots of the truck doing obstacles would have been more informative for those new to a Tacoma TRD Pro
True, and I appreciate the feedback, but I imagine that there are quite a few people out there like me who are interested in something like a TRD Pro but don't fully understand the driving experience or capabilities. It's doubtful a recent owner would be interested in updating to the 22, but a first time buyer might want to know what he or she was getting into. That's sort of my perspective. Thanks so much for watching 🙏🏻
Don’t buy a Toyota truck they are being designed by ex Chrysler engineers. Mike Sweers has destroyed Toyotas quality reputation. Own a 2016 and would never buy another one. Howling rear end, squealing idle pulley, leaking coolant on back side of motor from a plastic transfer pipe which will go bad before 100,000. These are poorly designed trucks. Look cool and that’s it. Hard to see out of. Leaking tri lights above the cab. Squeaking clutch pedal, squeaking suspension. I could go on.
Is this about the truck or you?
Depends on how good looking you think I am...
the music is a little loud while you're talking.
When you off-road never wrap your thumbs around the steering wheel. Just use your palms
Thanks for the tip! I’m such a noob, haha! 😂
@@jax1079 yeah it's the first thing I look for it can cause serious injury. Your best bet is to point your thumb up the side of the wheel
@@motive7475 Good to know! Now I’ll look like I actually know what I’m doing.
The music is soooo distracting and loud while you're talking. PLEASE cut it out of your videos.
Henceforth, all videos shall become silent films... So shall it be written, so shall it be known.
Please, remove the Fake Hood Scoop & I'll buy one tomorrow morning, Literally !!
I mean, if that’s the only thing holding you back… 🤷🏼♂️
Reading through the comments and your responses, it's pretty cringe. Oh well, looking at your view to subscriber ratio, you probably don't have a future in this.
Honda Ridgeline is far better than a TRD Pro
Two totally different purposes for two completely different customers.
Mark you're crazy, the Tacoma Pro is far better than the Ridgeline, even if the Pro is expensive, it's still worth its money.