Is the New Tacoma Interior Cheap?
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Love the Screen Protech. Have it on all my plastic on my 2018. After 4 years of it, makes it look brand new!
It really makes a difference doesn’t it!
-Austin
You know, the more I watch your videos, the more I appreciate and respect your observations! No baloney!
As for the glove box, I never noticed that before! So I paused your video, went out and checked my truck, same thing! I don't understand… Why would somebody complain about this?
As for the door… I've never had an issue with it on my new taco. And, I've never had an issue with it on my 1st gen taco Always solid!
As for the center console armrest, never noticed that before either! Non issue!
@@Cmrdata thanks for the kind words! Soon enough we’ll have the entire maintenance suite done for the 4th gen. Save that money! 🍻
Their knee room excuse is hilarious.
@@usmc2msu213 yah if I were the designer I wouldn’t have left an easy target like that
@ I don’t think it’s a big deal overall, but them saying it’s a design feature for knees is a stretch. Keep the videos coming!
@@usmc2msu213 you got it! 🍻
I own a COVID era 3rd gen (2022) and have been in many 3rd gens in the last 2 years because I used to work in car rentals. The 3rd gen's interior build quality is inconsistent at best. I've also been in several 4th gen SR5s and base model TRD ORs. Even though the 3rd gen is just an incredibly cheap feeling interior, the 4th gen just feels like paper. I don't 100% believe Toyota about the glovebox thing but I'm not caught up on it either. The center armrest, however is concerning. In the 3rd gen, if you flip up the arm rest and try to shake it side to side, it'll barely budge despite there being a separation between the center armrest storage/box and the front panel of it that is actually a part of the center console piece that has the cup holders and the shifter. The 4th gen will bend and shake like there's no reinforcement.
A lot of the plastics also just feels flimsy, namely that little slanted vertical piece that holds your phone (and has Qi wireless charging if yours is equipped with it). It's the same on the new Tundras as well. You push on it and it flexes in. Then there's the grab handle on the door panels you pull to close the doors. The textured part meets up with the panel that has the window switches but if you pull on it hard enough, it'll look like it's about to unclip itself. The headliner feels cheaper as well almost like there's no structural bracing and if you push up on it, it'll flex upwards towards the roof. My 3rd gen does it above the second row right after where the space for the moon roof to retract ends but it doesn't do it under the space the moon roof retracts into nor will it flex or deform above the doors. The 4th gen headliners deforms at every surface area that you push on (I've only been in 4th gens w/o moon roofs). My FA5 '08 has a nice, soft headliner with what feels like reinforcement or structural bracing above the headliner because it just does not budge when I push up on it on any point of the roof.
And then there's the handle next to your gear selector. The 4th gens I've been in has these handles as wobbly af. I believe the Broncos have the same issue with the same grab handle in the same position. The "molle" panels on the door panels are also soft and easy to pull on. I get that they basically have big holes in them but it doesn't exactly inspire confidence when these panels flex so easily and with probably few people using them as actual molle panels.
I like my 3rd gen and I like the previous gen Tacomas as well. I'm a Tacoma fan and I really, really wanted to like the 4th gen but Toyota seems to be doing everything they can to make it not happen. The powertrain is smoother and offers better power delivery but it's a rattly-ass 4banger that sounds like a Mitsubishi Mirage trying to climb a hill. The exterior is way too aggressive to its detriment. There's too many body lines, bulges, and fake vents. Why is Toyota so obsessed with those plastic "runny mascara" vents under the headlights? They're in the Tundras, Tacomas, and under the tail lights of the previous gen Camry, too. And then there's the price tag. It's absolutely insane and Toyota deserves all the flack they get about pricing. My '22 TRD OR Premium was $45k brand new and it's nearly fully loaded. All it's missing is the multi-terrain camera system and the LED headlights. A 4th gen base level TRD OR is around the same price, and the halo trims are $64/65k. Unbelievable. There is no justification for such ridiculous prices. Ventilated seats, heated steering wheel, hybrids, and turbos do not justify a $15k+ increase from a '23 TRD Pro to a '24 Pro. Hell, some features that were standard on some 3rd gen trims are no longer standard on the 4th gen (power driver seat on the TRD trims, rear sliding glass on the double cabs) and despite the 4th gen being the first generation Tacoma to ever offer rear defrosters, it's still not standard even on TRD trims.
Again, I wanted to like the 4th gen, and I'm not a 4th gen hater just because it's all new with way too much tech or that I hate it just because. I hate it because despite the improved powertrain and ride comfort, it's a downgrade or sidegrade in every other aspect despite Toyota increasing prices so dramatically.
@@wilson3246 I hear your points and I can’t argue a lot of them! The 4th gen is my 6th Tacoma and I find the interior better than you do but a lot is subjective of course. I’ll also add… this is undeniably the longest comment this channel has ever received 💥
@@teamoildrop undeniably! :D
My one “complaint” about the interior is actually the grab handle that I also love. It feels sturdy, it’s the perfect place to rest my hand between shifting gears, and it’s also nice for some of the more “spirited” driving adventures to have something to grab 😂. I don’t like the seam on the underside of the grip and the gaps in the plastic that flex when I grip it. Kind of disappointing that it’s not one solid piece. Still love it though.
The glove box thing is hilarious. People complaining about it rattling are lying through their teeth. It has never rattled once.
The grab handle for sure is a nice addition but I agree it could be finished slightly better. I assume it’s slightly more for looks than it was for function, but that’s me.
-Austin
@ yeah with the MT it’s a nice little feature. Bad habit to rest your hand on the shifter.
@ how is that MT? I still haven’t driven one.
@@teamoildrop it’s a bit better than the 3rd gen’s was, but not by much. Has about the same feel, maybe a slightly higher grab point on the pedal. The iMT gimmicky “auto rev match” is another great example of Toyota finally catching up to the other manufacturers (not sure if it was available in the Supra or GR Corolla). It is kinda nice for stop and go traffic, but I hardly ever use it since it’s off by default. I love the fact that Toyota still offers the manual for weirdos like me! It’s what I’m used to for over 20 years now, and I prefer the driving engagement and fun of a stick shift. It’s a shame you can’t pair it with the hybrid power train tho 😥
@@kevinbradley8613 I've really got to get back in a manual trans at some point. I miss the two manual tacos I had.
The new Tacomas just look cheap. Toyota failed with the new gen trucks and suvs. Oh well.
@@rhymeskill catch the next gen! Hopefully it meets your criteria 🍻
Looks like Nintendo Entertainment System. I like it alot
@@MaxMuster-nj7wx 😆 ❤️
I need to check out the protech for my 3rd Gen
Definitely do it! It’s a game changer, 3rd gen’s have the same ultra weak plastic on the gauge cluster.
-Austin
I have a 24 Tacoma. The screen on the multimedia unit had a sticker on it from the factory. When I simply pulled the sticker off, it separated the plastic screen from the unit itself. Not covered under warranty.
@@K9River whattttt??? So the screen is now broken or? Tell me more
@teamoildrop Partially. Not considering the inherent design flaws, it does work. But the two white spots where the plastic stretched are obvious. I'm not trying to advertise myself, but I've made a few videos complaining about my pickup, the dealership, and Toyota itself. One of them showed the damage.
Unfortunately when I picked up my brand new (10 miles total) 22 3rd gen Tacoma, I was as the fanboys/girls would abbreviate “SMH” at all the cheap plastic parts there were; both the interior and exterior. Fast forward to 24 when I test drove a 4th gen Tacoma and no brainer, just as cheap and garbage both interior and exterior parts as well. Quality has gone down the crapper since the days of my 96 first gen Tacoma.🤷♂️😳
@@deantrainr I really need to sit in a 1st gen again. One that’s in great shape. And feel the interior.
@ yea their built tough. Miss my 1st gen everyday.
More Taco 3gen content please😊
This guy from Poland ;)
@@SonOfTheWild oooh what’s the story on getting a 3rd gen over there? A US service member?
@teamoildrop Nope, enthusiast of overlanding. The backstory is a little bit deeper - EU pick-up truck market is lame ;) despite newest Ford Ranger with gasoline engine.
Love the channel! I have used the tech section many times👍🏻Realistically speaking, Toyota interiors have been CHEAP for as long as I can remember. Walking up on a 4th gen Tacoma about 6 months ago, the whole truck looked/felt cheap to me.
@@johngreen2510 glad to have you! Yah I can’t say it’s top notch but you know what they say about beauty in the eye of the beholder 😆I will say, as my 6th Tacoma I’ve owned this is the “nicest” interior
My chief complaint on the interior is the actually materials themselves. Very few soft surfaces and much of the interior is a composite that scratches pretty easily. As well, on the the unit you are testing, it would seem that the infotainment unit doesn't use the space ver efficiently. It could either be smaller / thinner, or fill out the space better. The visual on the touch screen feels VERY small considering the size of the dimension and overall thickness of the unit.
Im not hating on the 24's. I generally like the design and wider size. I got one for my son and am happy with it. But the interior materials and finishes could certainly be improved. Especially considering the much higher costs.
Very fair assessment! I think it’s a valid point, but some folks have been really blowing it out of proportion. I think the trend to hard plastics is across the board, not just in the truck market either.
-Austin
@@teamoildrop I agree. I began to hear the negative comments after bringing one home. But candidly find the truck capable, comfortable and to have made progress against prior years pain points. The only real regret is getting the 5 foot bed. I did since my son is a new driver and thought it would be easier in tight parking situations... but I knew better. A 6 foot bed is just far more functional.
PS - your winch integration is quite clever~
@@MarcMendell-b5o thank you! I will say this… for the gained foot of bed in the long bed… you lose some serious turning radius
As someone that rides with my dog, I'm tired of my dog knocking the truck into neutral. Why can't we have a steerwheel shifter? I also miss bench seats.
Tacomas never have had a column shifter in any gen!
-Austin
Neither of your "debunking" videos has really debunked anything for me. The back seat leg room complaint was always about the TRD Pro "IsoProDynamic" Seats literally leaving no legroom. But even on your pickup without them....while the legroom is "doable" it is still worse than the 3rd and 2nd gen. So that complaint is still not an unfounded one. But I agree that people should just know that before buying it as a family vehicle. As for the interior of the 4th gen...it both is cheap in some ways...and not as cheap as some make it out to be...sure. But it does LOOK cheap...for 50-60-70 thousand dollars. It looks decent for 35-40 grand truck. Not 55-65 grand. It also looks a little "immature" and "toy play set" ish. Like a kids idea of a "cool truck" interior vs an actual cool truck interior. But that's how I feel about the exterior design of the new Toyota lineup in general too. With all of that said, I do agree that the truck is bot as bad as the loudest complainers are making it out to be...but it does seem to be a disappointing "step up" in general. While its not a "bad" truck and I even agree some things are a definite improvement.....I am not convinced Toyota could not have done a whole lot better. And I think the truth is these are good, not great trucks. And we were expecting great trucks from Toyota. Just for reliability reasons I would not spend any money on one kf these Turbos until we have more data on them. But that will take 5 years or more. So I am not going to trash them, but I do have way more faith in the V6 at the moment. Even if it is slower and less capable in some ways. Much rather spend 50 grand on a low mile unused 3rd gen than on one of these at the moment.
@@KG-kq9tk not here to convince you 🍻 here to show you with actual detail. The 4th gen just ain’t for you 🤷♂️
That small screen looks horrible
@@ap-1994 doesn’t it? 😆
You don't need a TV in your vehicle
@@Thecherokee4x4 how else are we going to watch Netflix while driving 🤔
@@Thecherokee4x4 you missed the point buddy. It’s the execution of the small screen and it’s surround trim. If they had put more effort into the bezel of the small screen there is no problem. This is just lazy engineering.
@@ap-1994 I agree. The large one is almost too big in my opinion and the small one is just terribly executed.
As much as I want to buy protect screen. I’m still keeping the original plastic film that came with the truck. 😅.
So far with the interior, I like it. It’s solid and I don’t hear any noise. The glove box doesn’t bother me at all.
@@JIMvc2 your gauge cluster has a screen protector???? I swear mine didn’t
3:49 what's the fuel button for? i thought the new taco's had the same manual fuel door as 3rd gen.
Driving a hybrid around for the day. It was the fuel door release. Hybrids come with that.
Here's a flaw that is overlooked. The Tacoma's front console cup holders aren't liquid tight. Spills and condensation leaks through the console. Where does it go long-term? IMHO, these automakers are cutting corners to maximize profits. IDK about buying that glove box design theory. As a 24' Tacoma owner who has Lemon Lawed the truck. I go out of my way to look for flaws. Also, being the second vehicle in a row that I have Lemon Lawed. I've come to the conclusion! It's better to lease the new post Covid vehicles instead of buying. With all the stock on every dealership lot. People aren't buying the 35% inflation stuff. It's price gouging!
Yeah toyota thought they were slick with those spring loaded cupholders... Ive since fixed the problem in another video!
My only complaint is the armrest seems to scuff really easy. Other than that, no issues here.
@@JeffEvans-tj6fx interesting… the middle console top or the door?
@teamoildrop it's the middle console.
@@JeffEvans-tj6fx gonna keep an eye on that. I’ve had my dogs all over mine and haven’t seen anything yet
Said it before and I'll say it again there is no reason we have screens in our cars all we need is a simple Old School radio knob we're all just going to Bluetooth or phones to it and use Google Maps on our phones anyway there should just be a kickstand magnetic pad type area that holds the phone in place of having a radio screen
@@yzrippin I like the oldschool approach but no car company will follow suit these days
Reading all the comments, I can relate to many complaints. I have a 2020 SR Access Cab. Nothing special, has the lack luster 2.7 L 4cy. I do not tow or do any heavy off road driving, but it's reliable and good on gas., . When I needed a new truck, the Tacoma caught my eyes , and I wanted one. By buying the 4cy. I saved over 3200 bucks. The truck's final price at that time was $ 28,000 dollars, at 1.89 % Financing ( Won't see that Today) So, why are the prices so damn high? Also Toyota got rid of the Access cab Door , the 4th gen. no longer has the door. Stupid Move Toyota. This July she's all paid for. Now for the meat. Yes... The Plastic has to be the cheapest, poorest quality Toyota could find. From my first week of using this nice truck, my door panels , Gauge cluster screen, and dash looked like I wiped it down with sand paper. I only use quality micro soft cloths. I never had a vehicle scratch like this one. My '04 Ranger had plastic that was far more durable, and lasted the whole 12 years, without any of the issues with my 3rd Gen. I really prefer the 3rd gen. interior design much better. The options for Mods are far more available, fun, look great and easy to do. I really like the position and use of the round air vents. The 4th gen. air vents are small and deliver less flow and adjustability. Also the 3rd. gen. allows a much nicer operation to remove the stereo and other dash panels. In closing, I bought the '04 Ranger as a used vehicle, it had 70,000 miles on it, and the interior plastics were like brand new, and stayed that way the whole time I owned it. So Toyota, get off the couch, and install Better Plastic, other Brands do.
The amount of standard features on the 4th gen over the 3rd gen contributes a lot to the price increase, also just new models always cost more than old ones. Valid complaints!
-Austin
@@teamoildrop I get new models cost more, But I still cannot grasp such an increase with basic standard features. LOL! Where is the better Standard Plastic Upgrade? Again, LOL!! Thank you Austin.
My 2024 tacoma trail hunter is a lot better then my 3rd generation tacoma inside so much better build
@@davidchenette1091 it’s the most refined Tacoma interior to date, I’ll give it that
“The interior of the new Tacoma is cheap”. Have you sat in a 3rd Gen?
@@thewhitecarrot 😆 with this being my 6th taco it is unequivocally the best interior (so far)
The cloth seat quality is the worst. I wish I could have my 2nd gen cloth seats in the 4th gen.
@@TheSteveVaughn ya know now that you mention it my 2nd gens might have had a thicker cloth material… been a few years
As long as they keep buttons and knobs on the climate control I’m ok with that screen being what it is. I’ve seen what Subaru did by putting everything in that ridiculous oversized screen. Must have a manual control for environment settings IMO.
@@SCSuperheavy114 I HATE when the climate controls are integrated with a screen. Agreed!
You need to do an episode on stupid accessories! I am about to buy a truck and I am leaning toward a Tacoma, but also looking at Colorado. My pet peeve is I want to buy a truck with the options I want and not the options I am forced into, and having to pay at least $10,000 more for options I do not want. Who wants LKA, or brake assist, or adaptive cruise control? These options actually take away from the driving experience! I want a standard transmission, but leather seats. I am a driver not a pus- I mean kitty, and I would assume most people buying a truck are drivers! If you need those options, you should not be buying a truck! You should be buying a bus pass!
I hear ya, unfortunately, you are a minority in today's market. If the taco released with only bare bones it would get ate up by enthusiasts. Now, if they released a bare bone option for a good deal less.... that wouldn't be bad!
@ what percentage do you think need lane assist, and brake assist? I would venture, not too many.
@@stevelalonde9389 personally I love the option of lane assist. I’ve done 2 hr highway trips with it and only kept a hand on the wheel, never had to do any turning. Very peaceful and drives better than I can. Haven’t had brake assist pop up on me yet. The problem is, if Toyota just dropped this, frontier, Colorado, canyon, and ranger can all mock it. Those features are pretty standard in this day and age
@@teamoildrop Agreed! I love the lane departure alert, adaptive cruise and all that. I worked rock crawling out of my system years ago and I’m now interested in longevity, toughness and durability. And coolness. I like the broad and deep aftermarket for our Tacomas. If I wanted to bounce off trees and rocks I’d get a 3rd gen and install a SFA, lockers, exo-skeleton and so forth. Proud owner of a pavement princess!
Yes. The interior is cheap. The 4th gen is overpriced turbo charged green new deal garbage. #V6 #2TR-FE
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