The 2021 Toyota Tacoma is Still the Best-Selling Midsize Truck - But is it the Best? In-Depth Review
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- Опубліковано 5 лип 2024
- We take a closer look at the best-selling midsize pickup, the Toyota Tacoma, to find out if it's truly worthy of its leadership.
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Your dad hit it on the head! Everything he explained why people buy Tacoma. And reliable and Resale is a Bonus, on top! It is like Renting. I love my 19 Tacoma! Doesn’t do any one thing Exceptional but does Everything Good!! 🤙💯🏁
Actually it's more than exceptional at off roading
It's exceptional at holding its value and exceptional at reliability as well compared to the competition
This payload is ridiculous! I can't even take my mother-in-law on the bed of this truck
How much does your mother in law weigh?
"I can't even take my mother-in-law on the bed of this truck".....there's a straight line any budding comedian could drive a truck thru.
you know what they say, your wife will become her mother.
My 2015 PreRunner is 1,150 which isn't huge, but at least another adult's worth, and really not far off of the Tundra.
LOL, get a Kenworth then....
Ok Steve let me explain it to you one Canadian to another. If my fridge keeps beer cold one day after another, one year after another it's a good fridge. My comment may have been partly inspired by my cold beer and yeah; I own a Taco.
The fact ppl hate on the taco so much shows how good it is. A simple pickup that I LOVE.
Yessir
agreed...
Love mine🤙☮😎
There will always be haters but I’m glad people like different things which is why we see a variety of different vehicles on the road! Wouldn’t want to see everyone drive a Tacoma lol
I have a 2021 TRD off road double cab 4x4 with tech & premium Pkg and I love just LOVE this truck , no Tacoma is not the fastest truck , no Tacoma is not the most comfortable truck , no Tacoma doesn’t have the best room interior, and no it doesn’t tow the most BUT it does everything good , and it’s extremely reliable truck. The fit and finish the body lines are equal to a $100,000 car , you pay for quality when you buy the Gen3 Tacoma and that my friend is why it’s been the #1 seller in midsize market. I known many many people that went and bought different brands and they come right back to the Tacoma . Just my 2 cents and experienced over the last 22 years that I have seen.
Yep my next truck will be my second Tacoma
The 2016-2017's were NOT reliable. Consumer Reports issued a DO NOT BUY due to transmission and paint issues.
@@user-yr6gu5sm9kI own a 2017 trd sport 112,000 miles, and counting, parked outside, paint looks good as new, zero issues with engine or transmission (knock on wood)...🤷🏽♂️
When it comes to paint, mostly it's how you care for your vehicle, give it some love by washing and waxing it.
My 2010 with 112,000 miles still books for $18,000. How the hell can you beat that? Lol.
Resale and Reliability is exactly why I bought mine. Video was on point.
Having bailed on a 2018 Ram 1500 due to multiple warranty issues, and purchased a Tacoma, I can attest: Resale and Reliability. This thing is a real truck, for better and for worse.
The chemistry between you & your father is amazing in this video !
You nailed it right there at the end with Resale and Reliability. I was able to do so much with my 2015 Prerunner before she was totaled when a drunk driver hit me from the side. Ended up without a scratch, and got 7 good years out of her and did pretty much everything in this video. Insurance cashed me out at 34k when I spent 32k just finishing off the payment weeks before I was hit!
Instantly got a new 2021 Army Green Off-road 4x4👌🏽
Your dad says it very well. It does lots of things great. And the other comment that I see below says it too "If my fridge keeps beer cold one day after another, one year after another it's a good fridge." Just like the Yota, it works day after day, year after year, even if you don't take good care of it (like most a lot of lazy car and truck owners I know). Keep up the good videos.
Keep the taco videos coming! Love them as always!
Hi Steve, thanks for reviewing lower end spec SR5 trim. I appreciate that you review trucks people actually buy.
Our pleasure!
Awesome review and very realistic towing capability shown in this video. I think Toyota’s payload specs are definitely underrated because the marketing group probably placed their filthy hands on it to push people to buy Tundra at a completely different price range. It’s like when you walk into a Honda dealer and not one sales person will push you to buy a Honda Fit instead they will upsell a Honda Civic.
Great video and love the channel guys. As someone who is just about to purchase a new midsize truck and leaning towards Tacoma I’d really like to hear what your reliability concerns/arguments are that you didn’t get into in this video. Love the unbiased informative reviews and would like to hear more on the reliability perspective.
That's a tough one. We are reviewing new trucks - can't speak to long-term performance. Google Tacoma owner's groups - you'll get some solid feedback there.
Really professional and decent video which includes the payload comparison etc. This will give us a better view how Tacoma competes with its competitors. Thanks for the review and the video.
Thank you! 👍
I love my Tacoma, this is my 2nd Tacoma. These trucks are sooooo reliable I've never had any issues what so ever with my Toyotas and will continue to buy a Toyota...
Happy Sunday Truck King!!.. Hope you had a great weekend!!😎
You too
Say it with me Steve “Com-poz-it. Composite” lol
The Straight Pipes mentioned your channel in one of their recent videos. It would be neat to see how Jacobs V8 Raptor does on the hydro line trail compared to a new Raptor. Keep up the good work.
Yeah I was talking to the boys about that recently. We said we'd get them to bring the Raptor to our property later in the spring and get it stuck. Should be fun.
@@TruckKing it should be excellent.
My personal experience:
Traded my 19’ trd pro manual for a 20’ Jeep Gladiator. Loved the looks and drivability of the toyota but after adding bfg ko2 tires and living at 2400ft, I was averaging 13-14L/100km. That equated to about 500km tank. My Gladiator with the 8 speed auto does 11.5-12L with stock 33” tires, metal front bumper and 2” front .75” rear lift. It puts the power down better as well in my opinion. Both great trucks and both age like fine wine. Bith getting very expensive too.
The Jeep JT is so much quicker off the line and through the mid-range. The problem I had was the abysmal power, or lack-of, the Tacoma delivers low in the rpm band and in the mid-range. You've really got to ring that 3.5L out to get it moving adequately.
Found the same. I had to hold 3-4th on hills my JT holds in 5-6th. Thus getting better mpg in my JT and not as frustrating to drive. The 3.6 has a very nice torque curve for a NA V6.
That jeep gladiator will be recycled into a replacement bumper and put on a 300,000 mile tacoma in 10 years.
Right of the back I’m a Toyota truck guy. I own a 2016 TRD off road access cab manual. Buying a truck is always a compromise that been said also depends on how you are going to use it.
I think what your father said about the truck towards the end describes it best why the Tacoma is a preference for most.
I have a 2018 tacoma access cab, my payload is 1500lbs, i carry over 1300 lbs quite often in the bed and it does fine, i did add a overload leaf to stiffen it up and when its loaded it rides very well, now at 95,000km of hard work and never one trip to the dealer other then oil change great truck and fun to drive
Load it up. She’s fine. People only started paying attention to payload numbers when they started watching UA-cam.
Great review!.
Asked for comments. Your Dad spelled it out clearly and adequately. Resale, reliability and I will add a third, reputation. I have owned four Tacoma's, two Rangers in the mid size market. The fourth I just bought last month 2021 Tacoma limited nightshade trim, yeah getting up there in age and probably my last truck I will ever buy, so I got something with creature comforts comfortable and practicality for my needs They are not the greatest in anything in particular segment, however never had an issue with any of them.
I briefly cross-shopped the Tacoma when i was in the search for my '19 Ranger. And i do get the reliability and resale arguement, make no mistake...but i've gotta drive it (and quite a bit at that), and there is no fixing that seating position, but I'm also a bigger guy and the Ranger just has better seating for someone my size and build. Not to mention the power in the ranger is addicting, can't wait to tune it and really wake it up so i can properly leave those Tacoma's in the dust (not that its an issue stock)
I love my 2021 Tacoma Off-Road. If I was interested in mainly street driving I would go with something else. Slightly modified Tacomas eat trails up like no one's business. I've been shocked what my no-lift, good tires Taco build has been able to do offroad - everything I throw at it. Absolute little UNIT of a truck.
Put a Tacoma or Weather Tech bed mat in the truck and the slippery problem is gone. I believe Toyota is conservative with their payload numbers. My 2WD Tacoma has 1200# payload. They’re subtracting the weight of the 4WD stuff from the payload. What I would like to know is how manufacturers come up with payload and towing numbers. The ECT power is not a tow haul mode. The only thing it changes is the shift points when accelerating. The Atkinson cycle engine is designed for economy at lower RPMs. When more power is demanded the variable valve timing changes the engine from Atkinson cycle to Otto cycle then the power really kicks in. I’ve found that putting a K&N filter and a TRD exhaust or other exhaust really change the engines character. It has much better throttle response probably due to flattening the torque curve. The stock air filter is worse than breathing through N95 mask. It’s really air starved at lower RPM. You don’t need to buy the expensive TRD cold air intake. Just change the filter. The stock air box is a cold air intake! There’s no doubt which mid size truck is best! Which mid size truck will still be running well at 400,000 miles on the original engine and transmission with proper maintenance? Only Toyota. The others will be sitting in a junk yard being scavenged for parts at that point. By the way, Red Arc makes a brake controller that integrates into the dash in one of the blank switch spots. The only mid size truck that has an available brake controller is GM. I would like to see them all include brake controllers and towing mirror options. There are replacement towing mirrors that fit Tacoma after market and they’re not clip on.
Well said , totally agree !
Good info
I love it for how much it makes me feel like I need a bigger truck
Dad your right, it does all things well a great basic 100% reliable truck. Glad you mentioned the towability factors with different types of trailers. Stay Safe guys
Right on
I have a 2020 tacoma trd sport. I love that thing. My favorite feature of mine is the fact its the only mid size besides the insanely expensive jeep truck thing, that you can get a Manual transmission. I am 6'4" tall and I have no issues with the seating position. My only real gripe is I wish the steering wheel telescoped more than what it does.
Me too, 6.3 ft...no problem with my 2021 Tacoma TRD 4X4 OFFROAD Premium at all. Love my seat position.
Just got a 22 trd sport. Do you notice hunting for gears particularly low speeds and low rpms?
3rd Gen Tacoma owner since October 2016 here. Barcelona for 2 years and now a 2017 Silver Sky w/ a few more options. Over 100k miles between both and only costs me money for maintenance. I've put 45k on my 2017 after buying it 1 year old with 20k on it, and the retail value now is LITERALLY the same as what I paid for it 3 years ago.....CRAZY! It's not real exciting, but it sure is the best wife a guy could ask for 😊
Without even needing to watch:
It's not hard to figure out. It runs forever. Has great resale. It does what people actually need. If American companies could figure out real reliability then they'd do just as well.
Man that colour is so sick! Was a Tacoma owner for 8 years miss it for sure but needed the full size upgrade
Side note my sr 4cylinder was a beast that I had probably double the payload every day and it never complained
I traded in my 2016 f150 on a 2022 tacoma. Should have the new truck at the end of December. I didn’t need a full size truck anymore. And the ford ranger just didn’t turn my crank, honestly I didn’t want another eco boost engine. No turbo no problems. Also, I test drove a 2018 tacoma, 42,000 miles on it. They were asking $38,999 USD. I purchased my new 2022 tacoma for $38,893 USD. I had to spend $7,000 USD to purchase the new truck. Can’t wait to get it and take it in the snow!!!
good video guys
5:49 old man Elmer likely swore a little lol in the background
Great review from truck king and this would be a vehicle
I would buy for any of my former mother-in-laws.
Good choice!
Great review an helpful, ordering my 22 Taco sport this week. Looking like the Muskokas? Very popular truck for an import here in Alberta. Nice colour as well, but I was Army lol.
My biggest issue is the hazard light placement, I’ve accidentally hit my hazards too many time while adjusting the ac.
Q.D.R! Love my 2020 TRD Sport DCLB 4X4. Had a brand new 1992 extra-cab V6 5spd 4X4 for 14 trouble free years.
Hi great video, thx for sharing! Does your truck have a transmission cooler?
I got a 2019 Toyota RAV4. Me and my dad bot it for my mother to drive to work but as soon as she got it. She got sick with cancer for 5 years and passed away at the beginning of this year. I been impressed with the car because it was destiny for the time I had to drive her almost 30min-1hour drive to her doctor appointment. I have been out of state a few times and never had had any issues. I’m starting to believe Toyota has well build stuff. Now since my mother gone. I been feeling the need to trade it because I need a big time work truck and at the same time for traveling. Tundra was my favorite but I believe with traveling I will be putting so much money into gas but than the Tacoma seems like a perfect fit for a work truck and for traveling without having to use too much gas.
Good review 👍
Hated the seating position.
Cheers
Fair enough!
What’s up my Canadian neighbors !
I own a 2021 Toyota TRD access cab with 6 foot bed payload is 1150 pounds not a lot but works good for me. I would have to agree with your segment resale and reliability !
#1 reason for me.. reliability
“Not anything specific for towing?” You pointed out the ECT switch, and what about the oil cooler, transmission cooler, power steering cooler, and Class IV hitch with sway control? The only thing it’s missing is the brake controller that you mentioned, which can be added.
I agree... it's the RR. It's the main reason I bought my used Cement 2018 TRD Sport... I love the truck. Actually, my wife complained I don't drive it enough ( only put in 2000 miles since I bought it in late 2018) lolz.
Would like to see a reliability comparison and debate.
The sales numbers speaks for itself. Multiple factors Toyota, Resale value and Reliability.
my family has had various tacomas from the first gen to the second and then the third gen, Im going to say that personally I prefer the second gen due to its simplicity and sturdiness: what I mean to say is we did stay with a second gen Tacoma from 0km, it came at our home on a ramp in October 2012 and I personally as a teenager took off the white stickers that cover most of the car exterior, Today I still have that same pickup and its history is 0 troubleshoots throughout almost 10 years of constant Sonora, Baja California use (100,942km), replacing/replenishing its fluids and fliters(3) break pads and shock absorbers at recommended times depending on use amongst tire changes from normal wear and tear of the Mexican version of "Canada style" potholes. I get a pickup that feels bran new in terms of the driving: make no mistake the car is stiff and tough and lightweight as hell but through the years that has become its charm, Chevrolet, Ford and Dodge have nothing on this tough cookie of a mid size pickup when it comes to reliability, even comparing the big ones since we have had Lobos, Silverados, Cheyennes and suburbans for the past 25 years my father having trouble with those trucks after two to three years of use having to return them to the agencies from transmission lagg issues to electronic and suspension failures. Now those cars are very comfy and feel like a boat floating on water and have great crash/impact systems: If you prefer the more comfy stuff and or haul things that weight over half a ton, sure get yourself a Chevrolet or dodge, but when it comes to reliability on the everyday hustle an buzzle going out of traffic into loose sand and dirt and back again every day I found this car to stay as tough and snug to its parts as if it was bran new. other cars can't seem to stay quiet from their parts squeaking and clacking after 3 years of use. Now the third gen Tacoma has great crash systems, has a way more comfy suspension that is capable of performing at very high speeds that sacrifice durability. Our third gen bought in 2017 had to go the the agency for repairs three times now, all sensors and electronics related, its way slower in its reaction times than the 2nd gen, and the gas usage difference is not nearly enough to warrant how slow it got. 3rd gen depends ALLOT on electronics to the point that it wont turn on if a small fuse is out. 2nd gen is more reliable than third by allot in my personal opinion. Now when it comes to safety on the road and collision the 3rd gen outperforms the first and second gens. All said in this bible sized paragraph is on personal experience with the mentioned pickups.
Resale and the legend that it is one of the most reliable trucks built or at least that it used to be. I think 2004 was the last great year but many will differ.
I have a 2020 Tacoma and just checked the resale value one year after I bought it. According to Kelly Blue Book, it is worth $4 K more than I paid for it - unbelievable! Of course this is due to a large extent to the current shortage.
It’s about the reliability and easy cheap maintenance as well as the value retention
You dad is a wise sage
besides the off-roading capabilities, resale, and reliability it's the aftermarket parts that are available for the Tacoma... AKA Taco
You will only get my 2011 Tacoma TRD Off Road Double Cab, only by prying it away from my cold, dead hands. It is paid for and is worth $18,500 trade in value!!! Strong, comfy, reliable, and an amazing beast off road.
Yes! I have a 2010 with 112,000 miles that still books for $18,000. It has booked for 18,000 for like two years now. I rust proof it every fall and will never part ways with it.
I have weighed my Tacoma and calculated the payload myself and the stickers wrong. I have no options on my truck from the factory and this sticker was 990lbs also. I added side steps, tonneau, and had car seats in the car at weigh in. It still had 1000lbs of payload based on the weight I got at CAT scale
If you read the Tacoma manual it states not to tow in D. S4 or S5 gear limiter is meant for towing.
The Tacoma can barely even handle its own weight in drive.
I think they were using the ect button for that towing part,I know what you mean about having to use the sequential shifts that's basically a limiter when towing uphills, and down hills, as well works great for off road purposes that's the time I mostly use mine, saves me having to press the brakes to many times while decending down hills, love the engine braking capability of this truck.
Not everyone needs a 1500 or equivalent. Most ppl buy way too much truck, and never come close to pushing it. I own a 15. 4.0 which I bought knowing this was coming. And have been very happy. That being said I'm not a huge person, so I fit well and don't need any more. I'd take more, but don't need more
You should review the TRD off road.
Hey Steve
I’ve owned a 2010 and a 2014 Tacoma with the four-cylinder engine. Great trucks!
In 2017 I stepped up to the TRD off-road. With the 3.5L V6.
Personally I like the seating position. I like my legs stretched out in front of me.
Oh and my truck has 1000lbs of payload. I’m surprised the trail has less.
What the heck, at 2:29 does that stop sign get knocked down much before they put the rocks there 😆
I have a 2017 trd offroad tacoma and at first I was really excited about my truck but now I'm on the fence about trading in for a tundra for more power
I also have a 4runner so as far as having an off-roader I still have a toy to play in the dirt with
Tacoma and 4runner..tundra meh
I recently purchased a Tacoma Trail and you don't see Tacomas with heated cloth seats from the factory here in the US. Is that something that's only available or standard in Canada?
Still have my 2003 4 door 4x4 trd, bought brand new. Now days it just sits in the garage, never gets driven.
the resell value of these things is dang crazy
What stands out to me the most is a man and his son doing something together once his son is also a man.
I agree with Steve 💯
my 2017 4cyl 5sp 4wd SR with 40k miles had cold start pop after chasing that it was low on compression "leak down test" 2 cylinders were bad and rings were shot and had wall scoring trucks run lean. Also rear differential issues over 30 plus trips to the dealer Toyota buys one back a week for same issues with cold start pop and my local dealer in Roseville CA no joke. My 5th tacoma I've owned and the newer generations are not good in my opinion. My carrier assembly was cracked as well.
All Toyota has to do is put the 4.7 v8 in the Taco with manual option and sales would climb even more. But Tundra sales may drop. I would buy one with the v8 manual.
If you want ride get the trd sport I got on and sure it’s lifted by quite a bit but it’s rides like a 60s Cadillac compared to my old one(in a good way of course)
Compare the number of recalls Tacoma vs. the competition. I've owned 4 Toyota vehicles over 20 years. One my exwife took. One I drove for 18 years. Still have the other 2. No problems ever with any of them. Well, OK there was one bad O2 sensor. : )
I've owned 2, both manuals, my current one I tuned. After you tune it it comes alive. Resale and reliability ding ding. Only thing I hate about mine is long trips kills my ankle, one without power seats the most (why I traded for a 2020). Get led lights if u are buying, like night and day difference
Can I tune mine with a lease ?
@@dominator835 sure
I haven’t owned a Tacoma nor any other midsize pickup just yet. However, have owned a Ford, most of the Honda automobile line, Nissan and Toyota. Never have had any issues with any of the three Japanese brands above. On the other hand, the very first vehicle that I could afford during my high school years was a Ford, and it didn’t last. After that, switched to Honda and never looked back. For that reason, I am considering only buying a pickup from Honda, Toyota and Nissan. They may not have the most high tech infotainment systems, but they definitely are one of the most reliable brands, and for me, that’s more important than anything else.
Unless you're going to be offroading or towing over 5k pounds the Ridgeline is the best midsize.
I have a 09 Chevy Colorado thinking bout the duramax in the new gms but maybe a taco for next truck
I have a 2018 Tacoma Limited 4wd (my truck's payload is above 900lbs so I don't know why this model has such a low number). I think your dad summed it up perfectly, it does everything adequately and nothing terribly. It is body on frame, it has a low speed transfer case, and the 3.5 V6 has proven reliability across Toyota and Lexus platforms. I put 100k miles on a 2013 Tundra before I bought my current truck, it was too big and hard to park in the city, but I had zero issues with it. That obviously made lean towards another Toyota product, as the Jeep I had before the Tundra was always having issues.
Frankly it's a super boring vehicle, but most people aren't "car guys" and when you spend 40k+ dollars on something, you want it to function well for a long time. It's basically an appliance, the male equivalent to a minivan. I have 50k miles on my truck, I've had just a couple issues fixed under warranty early on, but it has never left me stranded. I hope to drive it daily for 10 years then keep it as an extra vehicle and move on to something like a Lexus GX if that still exists.
There's a lot of things the Tacoma does terribly. It's engine's power delivery and transmission tuning suck, it's gas mileage is horrendous, it's seating position is in uncomfortable, it's payload rating is bad, its infotainment is a joke, it's value for the dollar is the worst in the segment... I can go on.
@@jd1172 I guess if those things are big deal breakers for someone, they shouldn’t buy it.
I’m 26 and 5’9” and I think the truck is comfortable and fits me well.
I moved from a V8 down to a V6 so I was expecting lower power, but I don’t feel it’s slow. I can definitely get up to highway speeds comfortably or get ahead of a 4cyl cars and CUVs in city driving with ease. I don’t love the transmission compared to my old truck, but that wasn’t a deal breaker for me, I drive in S when I want more control.
I came from a guzzling Tundra that got 10-12 mpg and I average 17/18 with more city than highway so that’s fine for me, I wish it had a bigger gas tank though.
My truck is pre Apple car play, but I don’t know how much I’d use that anyway. I sometimes use Bluetooth for music, but I prefer satellite radio, which my truck has.
Also, when I was looking at buying in 2018, I couldn’t find other trucks with adaptive cruise, but Toyota gives you that standard. Really like that on long highway trips.
You re right. I bought my Tacoma because of the 2 Rs. Resale and Reliability.
In 2019, I bought a 2019 Tacoma for 34k and now in 21 i traded my 19 for a 21. I got 32k for my 2019. I used my 2019 for almost 2 years for 2k.
Nothing was wrong with my 2019. Just wanted the new stuff in the 2021.
I understand the resale value part, and it definitely seems to have worked out for you. But reliability doesn't really matter much if you don't own the truck longer than 2 years.
@@tcallahan5959 well in my opinion resell value is related to the perception of reliability. Also, you are right in some way reliability doesn’t come into account much if the vehicle is replace in two years.
Yeah my 2021 came with built in bed boxes. They are awful and I can’t find anyone that knows how to remove them.
The boxes are huge but inside they don’t hold very much! The 21 however is way better than the 2019. So thats one good thing!
Couple a three things: after market parts, seating position like a Camry and did I say after market parts?
If looking for a long term vehicle it’s hard to beat a Toyota for its track record. So even if another midsize truck hits better on certain points, I’d still pick the Tacoma because I actually keep my cars for a long time.
Yeah me too. I grew up on Tacoma trucks starting with my current 1996 Tacoma which I practiced driving as a little kid. Wanted to upgrade to a new redesign one. :)
As an average sized guy at 5 foot 9 I don't experience any of the comfort issues that Steve does in my Tacoma plus the 2Rs of Toyota why I have mine
I owned two Dodge Ram 1500 Lemmon's literally. Switched to Tacoma and yes I wish it was bigger but I will stick with my Tacoma because it is Reliable and will not put me on the side of the Road like my previous Dodge's or Dogs.
Wold love one
I wanted a Tacoma. I'm a bigger guy and I found it very tight and uncomfortable. The backseat was non-existent by the time I got halfway comfortable. No way I could drive it on longer drives and my commute is fairly long. I bought a full size pickup and it was absolutely the right choice for me.
If your bigger guy why would even look at a midsize truck then complain. 90% of the people hate the Tacoma are on the bigger size meaning buying compact car would be bad idea so why would look at smaller truck... seriously 😑
@@robertblack6630 Because even above average sized adults will fit in competing trucks with more comfort. It's not so much the size of the Tacoma, its the horrendous seating position.
@@felix8289 Well said. The Toyota engineers that designed the interior really dropped the ball on ergonomics.
@@robertblack6630 I agree with Carlo. I am a big guy and the taco is not comfortable. You can talk about going full size, but the Colorado, frontier, ranger, and ridgeline seem to have plenty of room.....seriously.😞
I'll take feeling uncomfortable vs my vehicle always being in the shop
How is your payload 900lbs? Mine says 1420 payload crew cab 4x2. (I live in Southern California, we don't get rain even less snow so no need for a 4x4 for me"
We show what's on the door sticker. How? beats us.
Have you been able to/plan on testing the Ranger in the same way?
Soon.
I bought a 2020 SR5 in the states. I don't think you are missing out on the boxes. I seen them and they don't look that useful. I will say the bed is indeed slippery. Get a bec mat which wont fit if you even had those boxes and the bed won't be like an Ice rink. I got one for about $85.00 US.
I was hoping you were going to compare it to the Ranger but I looked at your statistics and I did not see the Ranger anywhere in any of your test on this video
Ranger has not been available to us - we do have a Ranger Tremor coming though.
The tocoma is a Swiss Army knife it can go anywhere and do anything but it’s just straight up reliable
I almost bought a Tacoma, but I didn’t like the seating position and the way my knee would always hit the steering wheel.
Reason to buy a Taco...they Taste good!
Wait so your telling me the height of the fender is as tall as the tires on my truck😂
I love this color and the SR5 but here in the states we DO have those silly beer coolers in the bed, which totally defeats the purpose of having a bed in the first place. I suppose there is a way to take them out. Anybody?
I Love everything about the taco except the seating position, It's awful! I went with a F150 instead and have no regrets. Much more room, power and fantastic mpg. I had a first gen tacoma back in the day, so I'm not a hater.
The bed is slippery, I added the rubber bed mat. No more issues!
But why the payload in the US is 1440 lbs?
Here is why we prefer Tacoma compared to a Ranger.
1) We don t want complexity with the start stop engine (need to turn off evrytime)
2) We want to buy a long bed if we want
3) We don t want their stupid 10 gear transmission.
See... for us less is better THAT is why!
I’d love to see a comparison with the Tacoma and the F150 at a certain price point. (Since they are both very popular and I’m sure I’m not the only person who cross shopped the Tacoma and the F150 (I bought an F150)
I think the gap is too big. But I'd say get the f150 unless you are ok with a very small truck
Haha yes I cross shopped for both too, I ended up going with the taco bc it was better price new
Your Dad's bang on: Resale and reliability. I've owned Taco's and 4Runners and they are still going strong after 300km. I my experience, can't say that for the domestics and I don't trust them for their quality. After the warranty is gone better get rid of your domestic. You buy a Toyota because you know its a quality product.