I find it hard to call a brand new truck with hardly any on the road as the truck of the year simply based off its previous models and a preproduction test model. Sure it has potential but it has not been tested enough to be called truck of the year considering the competition put up against it.
I don't believe Truck of the Year should automatically be given to a brand new truck. I think it should be given to the BEST truck. And the Tacoma objectively is not the best truck.
This is a joke they should give their heads a shake just because they drove it 3-4 days that's not nearly enough time to name it truck of the year. Nobody owns one yet. Putting out these videos down grades their credibility.
Agreed 100% the Tacoma shouldn't have won. A lot of things on Ford and Chevy's are way better than the tacoma. Plus it ain't even a full size truck. Its a mid size. Towing sucks, power sucks, ground clearance sucks. The chevy 2500 and F250 are way better.
Without considering reliability I personally thought the Colorado should have won. It's more powerful and as capable as the Taco TRD Off-road that you actually tested. To top it off is considerably cheaper. The only big difference in the two is the coil springs in the rear of the Taco. If you want to consider reliability I can argue the GM 2.7 is actually already well tested in the real world compared to the Taco turbo that they admit is almost 50% new so not really tested in the rear world. You can't talk about the hybrid Taco yet because it isn't released. We just have to wait and see with more testing how good the Taco is now and will be. One thing is certain, it would have to very very good to justify the price they will be asking and this year you're going to get the new Ranger and Ranger Raptor the may very well be cheaper than the Taco TRD Pro or Trailhunter.
Any truck that you have use low range to go up a mild hill climb, because it doesn't have enough tourgue down low, is out of running automatically. Toyota manged to accomplish that, so it was doable, but I will say not having lockers in front was a miss, but they do have good enough option with there electronics for most people
I am a Toyota fanboy but I am not convinced dropping the V6 was a good idea. Who cares about a Hybrid on a truck! I would have a taken a chance on that nice GMC Canyon. The Nissan Frontier is a hidden gem with that naturally aspirated 3.8 V6 engine.
PHEV is the perfect truck powertrain, or use the engine as a generator in my opinion. It's a shame that more auto-manufacturers aren't capitalizing on the untapped utility that a mobile power station can provide
@@Flash....Gordon..42I am not convinced it was tested. The mpg is marginally better and more heat and moving parts on this new model. How is that better? Toyota!!! Keep it simple…you will have a chance to protect your branding. Don’t fall into the same trap Honda did for last decade and now they have become garbage.
We drove it for a few hours…. We only tried one model, never towed with it, and it’s Truck of the year! This feels more like it’s a prediction than something you tested and know to be true.
I am a Toyota fan. Have two Toyota products in my garage. However I will not buy a truck that I cannot go into a dealership and order exactly how I want it. That is a huge flaw with Toyota currently.
@user… You never “ordered” the ‘21 either. You were just lucky that what you wanted matched up exactly to an allocation that Toyota gave to your dealer. Now, your dealer might have lied to you (would a dealer ever lie??? Shocker!!) and said look I just got you a truck built per your specifications but that wasn’t true in 2021 and not true today. So, nothing changed, other than that you lost your innocence and now you know that Toyota doesn’t let people “order”. They just build trucks what they want, paint them to colors what they want and then allocate them to dealers as Toyota want it to be allocated.
@user… You had to wait 5 months because that long it took Toyota to allocate your dealer the car that matched your requirements. 😃 Dealers will not tell you this (some honest dealers will to be fair). But most will not because by doing so they would implicitly tell you to just do a national search of available cars at any dealership in the US, instead of waiting for 5 months. I don’t have a Taco. I purchased a GR Corolla before and getting it without $10k markup required calling dozens of dealers all over the US and flying and 1,000-mile road trip.
@is6566 Yes it goes against dealer allocation. Here in Atlanta they are upfront about that. I ordered a 2022 TrD sport blue crush with wheels I wanted and no sunroof and tonneau cover and side entry bars and a few other options. Exactly what I wanted. Waited for 4 months and followed it once VIN was allocated. You can call it what you want, but that dealer would not have ordered that particular spec. In Atlanta, dealer get number of Tacomas to order based on their prior quarter sales. Sometimes yearly sales. They can order how they choose or how their customers choose.
If this was a contest for "most improved," Tacoma would be the clear winner. As overall truck of the year however, I'd say the new versions of the ZR2 packages put up a solid fight.
I definitely have to agree with you on that and I also think 🤔 that the zr2’s are way better than the Tacoma especially the zr2 bison 🦬 with lockers front and rear
Happy new year 🎆🎊🎈 everyone i thank the Tacoma is over priced and overrated and I don’t care 🤷🏻♂️ about resale value because when I would be done with it that truck 🛻 will be driving sideways down the road from the abuse I would put it through Toyota needs to put front and rear lockers on it 🫡
Agreed. The Tacoma is improved compared to its previous versions. The Toyota 'reliability' angle is still yet to be known with a whole new truck. Maybe 7-10 years from now we will know.
The Taco is an awesome truck if you don't need to tow anything heavy, put much weight or bigger things in the bed or put many people and gear in the cab. Why not pick a winner for each segment? More vids would make more sense.;)
Even with a Double Cab Not enough room for 4 adults. Only an extra inch of rear leg room but still 1 inch less than a Ranger and a whopping 3 inches less than the Ridgeline
I owned a 1997 tacoma 276000 miles traded in for tundra I have now cause kids were getting big. Now there out the house going back to tacoma way more nimble and fun. Waiting for hybrid. Love the channel have a great new year
I'm sorry, but a smaller fuel tank without a real increase in fuel economy is a huge fail to me. The interior noise is unacceptable. I would have chosen the GMC Cayon AT4X with it's much nicer interior.
Okay folks, looking for some insight. If you had to chose between 2024 Tacoma Off Road Premium, Colorado ZR2 or Canyon Denali, what would you chose? I need help. I'm a Tacoma loyalist for the last 20+ years but the new Canyon/Colorado are the first trucks to make me consider alternatives.
It appears people choose their truck like they choose their political leaders. Once their mind is set they loose their rationale and become overly emotional as if their fragile identity depended on it.
Youre right, the prices are high, but i also have to remember the fqct that the resale value stays high on these too. Ive been quoted at about $25000 Canadian for my '17 TRD Sport premium with 200k km!
Love your channel. Live not far from you all. We’re located west of Cleveland Ohio. Weather is similar and people are indistinguishable from Canadian to US in my opinion. Been blessed to be an airline captain flying into Canada almost 30% if my flying over the years. Feels like home except both countries need to return to their roots of developing independent, self reliant men and women who choose to organize and assist one another not by compulsion but by desire and common interests. Enjoy your truck reviews. Especially enjoyed the GM truck factory tour and watching you start using the new pickup. Sometime I’d really appreciate somone explaining how we determine how to select the right pickup for someone who cannot get a CDL. I’m retired from aviation due to medical issues. I can’t get a CDL but sure could use one. When I stopped flying, I started a construction company. Pulling a dump trailer and cargo trailers is beneficial. Ideally I’d like to max out a pickup trailer right up to what’s under CDL requirements. The rules are confusing to me. I read any trailer over 10,000 needs a CDL but then know guys towing 14,000 lbs trailers with no CDL. Also, why can I buy a HD pickup and pay to certify at 10,000 < GVWR or greater than 10,000 GVWR? Appreciate what you all do. Enjoy the new truck.
Happy New Year Truck King. Your Channel have contents that I really like. I sold my 2019 Tacoma TRD O/R after three years of ownership. I put a FOR SALE sign on it in front of my house. The first caller who was walking the dog past the house saw it and wanted it. It was sold literally within a few hours. I had the truck for three years and put 11.8k miles on it. I sold it for 7500.00 more than what I paid for. I still own a 1998 Land Cruiser, a 2007 Tacoma TRD O/R and a 2009 Tacoma extra cab 4x4 O/R. All the trucks have lots of miles but still very competent on the road. I can take them anywhere without worry. I will most likely buy the new TRD O/R 4X4 Hybrid. 2400 watts of camping powers is a nice.
As already mentioned, the Tacoma sales downturn is mainly due to the new 2024 generation of the truck changeover. Tacoma is down -40.6%. Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon combined to big gains! The GM twins are closer than ever to where Tacoma sales currently sit.Jul 9, 2024
I'm waiting for my TRD off road to be built, I can't find a single dealer that has one for people to even put hands on so we'll see if I take delivery. It's hard to buy something sight unseen but I'm concerned about rear seat room and no air vents in the back
Ok, I’ll start by saying “FINALLY!” The seat pan issue was one major reason why I got rid of my 2010 Tacoma after only one year. The discomfort of driving for anyone over about 5’8” was horrible. This should also help the back seat passengers in the double cab. My son couldn’t even get his feet u see the rear of the front seats and had to turn practically sideways in the back. That along with the backseat headroom- again anyone over about 5’8” you couldn’t sit up straight in the back. I’ll wait to see and hear more. As to the towing I don’t care so much. Towing a bike trailer or small utility trailer ( couple thousand pounds) is really all these smaller trucks will do safely IMO. Fuel mileage in my 2010 Taco was just so so, and me the 2011 f150 crew actually beat my Tacoma both around town and on the highway so any improvement is good. Power with the turbo is adequate as well and if I were buying this truck I’d have no real use for the hybrid model. Give if this truck the gold medal is wrong. You said it yourself. Tacoma kept a lot of basic features- less electronics than any of the major US manufacturers is not a bragging right. Apples to apples guys. It will be interesting ti compare head to head “without points for your personal views” as they can too easily be skewed by some manufacturer giving you personal incentives- kinda like the US Congress and Senate bribes. Yeah, Toyota is a good truck and the thing that’s kept it is brand loyalty not that it’s better, it’s just hardened by the lack of refinement over similar offerings from other manufacturers. The future with these trucks is good in any event. Many of us have no desire for an EV and I will give it majors points for the standard models without.
Honestly I just don't see it. It looks like the Tundra which I'm not a fan of the styling. The base 4 is underpowered. The price is ridiculous. Obviously they have made improvements but Truck of the year?
Truck of the year should be truck vs other trucks. Your selection and reasons for it, was essentially the new tacoma vs the old. As you stated, Toyota just fixed things that they should have from the previous generation. But is this truck better than the other trucks? It isn't. I've been driving Tacomas my whole life until I bought my GMC AT4X. It is better than my 2nd gen tacoma in every way. The toyota interior looks like it was designed by fisher price compared to the GMC. The Toyota tech lags way behind the GMC. Maybe next year you can actually compare truck vs truck and not truck vs its former gen.
Also, how about picking a truck that mere mortals can drive, not just journalists. I mean the Tacoma launch event was in MAY of 2023 and here we are January 2024 and the truck is still not released to dealers, yet!!!! I think this aught to be some kind of record for longest launch event ever. 😃 I think this is longer than the wait for the Bronco after its launch but at least the was a pandemic when the Bronco was announced.
Woot, my TRD Sport Premium has been allocated!! Walked away from a Canyon Denali after being stuck in limbo since June on my order... I think I made the right choice.
Happy New Year Howard and Stephen! Of all the vehicles in their fleet in which to offer a fold-forward front passenger seat, Toyota chooses a 2 door pickup.🤣 Is there any chance this great feature will be added to Toyota's CUVs, SUVs, minivans and hatches that could really benefit from it? 🤔
They only won the segment when Ford stopped making the Ranger. But, to call this a winner seems extremely biased. I've seen you and other reviewers question the reliability of any new engine. But Toyota gets a pass. You just assume that it's going to be good without any data.
Truck of the year = who pays the most And Toyota has embraced social media better than any other other manufacturer It is what it is folks Gotta pay them bills somehow😅 This is like giving an Oscar to movie that only the critics have seen. Doesn’t happen folks.
@@fritty9927 there are no sales numbers No complaints from customers No recalls I would suggest that the Tacoma should of been in the reckoning for next year but it is too early to make a judgement on it
Terrible review. You can't compare the Tacoma to full size pick up trucks. Its like comparing apples to oranges. It might be the best mid size truck compared to the Colorado and Ranger but it definitely ain't truck of the year. You gotta keep things in classes. Full size and mid size are 2 different categories are both are extremely different. Y'all are probably basing things off sales. It might be popular in terms of sales because its the most affordable but the specs are trash. You can't do nothing with a little Tacoma. Can't tow, can't off-road, can't load the bed down with stuff, etc. Its a city boys pickup truck. A Prius with a bed. Ain't nobody that drive a Tacoma using it to do real work because you can't. The tacoma ain't a real truck. Calling it a truck is like calling the Honda Ridgeline a truck.
Toyota does make a good truck, but maybe there’s more to consider here. My son drives a Tacoma, great truck, but at 6’5” tall and weighing about 230 lbs, I’m not the largest guy around, but I cannot fit in that truck comfortably. I’ve been in Nissan and Honda cars that have more leg room. It’s especially bad when going off road because my knees bang against the dash board and my head gets slammed into the roof. It happens in full size trucks sometimes as well, but at least I don’t have under go concussion protocols afterwards.
Not surprised called it before clicking. Dubbed you a Toyota fanboy a long time ago. Y'all really chose a lesser equipped truck than the zr2 and even more expensive than the zr2 truck.
I would not say that the new Tacoma is the TRUCK OF THE YEAR. I did not drive it obviously, and making such a statement seems baseless, but the PRICING sucks. So what IS the point giving a title of the year if it is so expensive that it does not make it any sense to buy it. Yeah, if I wanted a poster on the wall, then indeed it would be the truck of the year (on paper).
Canyon/Colorado made bigger improvements on-road and off-road, inside and out, and are far better looking and more capable (IMO). Ford Super Duty is also far more exciting than anything Toyota. McDonald's sells the most hamburgers annually..doesn't mean they make the best burgers...
These guys always just choose the most popular when comparing, they never choose the under dog. I dont know how honest their reviews really are.-Happy new year
@@TruckKing TY 👍 The Ford Lightning is turning out to be a *bust* . Especially when towing. 👎🏻 Four dealers are having a hard time moving that vehicle off their lots. Now.
I'm getting the 2024 toyota tacoma TRD off road with the manual transmission fully loaded and I dont care what the price is because out of all the other trucks toyota tacoma keeps its value and is still worth almost full price of it when buying a used one so that is why I'm going to get it brand new ❤
From what is out right now, gotta agree. The Toyota just hits all the needs. Even with part of its lineup not even released yet. The engine has plenty of power. Even though the GM beats it, the Hybrid will change that. Choices and option packages are much better than the GM twins offer. The TRD Sport is on par with the best GM offers short of the ZR2/AT4X. And the Off-Road goes even farther with still two more trims left. And Taco Limited makes a Denali look like a base Chevy LT with its luxury. More expensive but you get more.
It is a great ruck except for the larger sized folks. When you and your dad are in it driving rubbing shoulders while driving it made me cringe, just not enough room. For the 6 foot and over crowd it is not a great fit but is a improvement over the previous generation but I feel they did not quite go far enough in adding a bit more room. Power also lags behind others in the segment except for the Frontier.
Really looking forward to seeing the TRD Pro in the Spring. I'm a little confused though. Are all the TRD Pros going to be hybrid? Are there going to be any fully gas only Pros? I wonder what the price point will be on them and would love to consider it if it all turns out like I think it will. Thank you for the video and it got me excited for the future Spring release video. Thanks again and have a great year!!!
I can gather a Chevy zr2 for the same price as a TRD sport without heated seats, or heated steering wheel both 51k, and the Toyota rear seat leg room suck I was so disappointed.
Shouldn't this be the 2023 Truck of the Year? And for trucks that are released in that year? How is there a 2024 truck of the year when that year hasn't happened yet and 2024's arent released? Is this basically saying what 2024 you'd buy? I'm confused
When he said it sits like every other truck now and showed his legs still stretched out like he’s in a sports car I 😂. When I’m in my truck my legs are nearly at 90deg. They made changes but it’s still not a great seating position.
I like the position in the 2nd gen Tacoma as it’s better to prevent blood pooling in the lower legs on long drives. My doctor agrees but most people aren’t aware of that till they get blood clots
@@marcpikas2859 I'm aware. LoL. Had a saddle pulmonary embolism affecting both lungs almost take me out in august after a 12 hour drive with minimal stops in a suv. 47 and pretty healthy. Doc gave my wife and daughter the might not make it through the night speach. I used to look for the larger fuel tanks in trucks I bought but now I see the value in stopping more often.
Great review gents, I agree with your points about the Tacoma. I’m torn on the price, I wish it were more affordable but I personally value reliability and would rather pay more upfront and less throughout the life of the vehicle. Not to mention the headache of going to repair shops or arguing with the dealer.
that was never on my list of considerations. It does appear that you were comparing it mostly to its previous self and not other trucks. With the Silverado mid upgrade and Fords, long-term reliability, I just can’t see it. I will still watch your off-road demonstrations of great vehicles, but this was a swing, and a miss. I do like the Toyota roll down back window, but I don’t think the Tacoma even offers it.
I think this is exactly what they did. It maybe the most improved vehicle, compared to its older self, but not the best vehicle. I think the interior was done by the same designers as Fisher Price with that blocky infotainment system. Personally, I think the Chevy ZR2 is the best truck, at least until the Ford Ranger Raptor is released.
I do not agree. The new Tacoma is awful and overpriced. The Canyon AT4X is for sure a better truck. Edit: There are a bunch of Toyota fanboys arguing with me😂
Too bad they force buyers to get a hybrid on upper trims. Same with the tundra. We had a Sienna hybrid and it was a disaster with hybrid issues. We traded it in with 10k, at least we made money on it. Happy New Years guys!
I want to know how you came up with your cut-off date. The rangers are all new for 2024, and you can start ordering them. The ranger is the top dog for mid-size trucks. I think you guys are just fan boys of Toyota. And the Taco should be towards the bottom of the list.
Everyone has an opinion, and here is mine lol I dont want a truck that isnt quite a truck. And thats personal yo me for bith family and towing/hauling. The tacoma isnt family friendly. And it's pricey. So having a truck that a baby seat doesn't fit in, pass Next, i dont care if its a full size ford or a mid size tacoma, i don't want a tiny engine with one or more turbochargers to make it go. All turbo's fail over time. And its a min $2000. So pass.
I'm a huge Toyota fanboy but there is no way I'm picking the new Tacoma. Seems like you based your decision more on the past and possibilities. The new Colorado and Canyon are out and objectively better in many ways. Not to mention actual prices on the Tacoma are insane. Especially compared to the Colorado. The TRD pro and Trail Hunter aren't even available yet and the TRD off-road with just reasonable options costs more than a ZR2. That's without any Mark-ups.
eh, not a big fan of toyotas in general, except maybe the 4runner. owned a full size truck and sold, so im kinda partial to suvs now. the new gx550(2row offroad) looks to be a winner more so than landcruiser. the last gen taco was crap and it was still the top seller so im not one to follow trends just bc everyone else is buying it. id take a chevy colorado or new ranger(when it comes out) anyday over a tacoma, if i actually needed a real truck. honestly i would prob buy a ridgeline just for comfort, drivability and the tailgate, bc im old and its really a crossover that does truck things.
why cant auto makers do a compact inexpensive truck for the common worker? basic truck, no frills..$18-$20k range. they could, but they had the idea to make it look bigger and double the price
The Taco is a massive disappointment. 1000% disagree with the results. Check those sales numbers next year. The Taco is about to take a big slide in sales. Fuel economy isn't better, and it's way to expensive.
Not surprised Taco won the other trucks, they are nice but not as reliable. I drive my trucks hard and offroad alot I enjoy owning a Taco for years. Not happy about the new pricing but looks like all trucks are going that way. I dont care about looks if im spending that kinda of $$$ it better be Bullet proof! Taco delivers on that I've driven the other trucks like gmc, chevy, ford and dodge very weak. Toyota is king I'm form the middle east and trucks are driven hard there and Toyota outlasts out there good luck with the other brands. Toyota is proven worldwide brand that's reliable and durable...Taco's for life peace! 🤙
The Tacoma is certainly worthy of being Truck of the year. But the option packaging leaves much to be desired and simply prices many people out of the market to be able to get what they want. For example, they now offer a manual transmission, but it is not available on any of the Extra cab models. And speaking of the Extra cab, where did the access doors go? They just made that model a PITA to use. And simple options that many of us would love to have like factory bed lights that used to be a $150 option, are now only available in a $3000 option package! The packaging people need to be slapped.
@@Dusdaddy I see quite a few Access Cabs in my area. Not everybody wants a 5' bed and a back seat they're just going to throw stuff in. I use my 6' bed far more than I would use a back seat. My truck is used for truck things. I have a car to haul people in. But if their goal was to have an excuse to delete the "Extra Cab" from the lineup, what better way than to make it as unappealing as possible by making it a nuisance to use. That way they can say next gen. "We just didn't sell enough of them." Well duuuuhh, what did you think would happen when you made it impossible to use. I think it was a plan to be able to gently remove another cab from the assembly line like everybody else has done. I'm just glad I got mine and they're built to last so I won't ever have to worry about it.
@@escheidl Say what you want like it's some sort of conspiracy but the all mighty dollar drives all the decisions. The fact that a manual is on this version is purely a "good-will" gesture. I'm sure the bean counters wanted nothing to do with it.
@@escheidlNot everyone wants a small back seat either, in fact I’d wager to say the majority are dual cab. Like it or not, the economy just isn’t there to provide cheap manual options in everything, most people use automatics.
@@JollyGiant19 I'm just glad I got the truck that works best for me while it was still available. The access cab is just about having a place to put your tools and things safe inside so they don't have to be exposed to the weather. And the rear doors make it so you can get to your stuff easily. The jump seats are just for emergencies when you might need to transport someone a short distance. I've had to use them twice now and was grateful I had them.
The Tacoma was definitely the most anticipated update everyone was waiting for. I would be interested to see if the hybrid max increases the overall MPG in a significant way. I like the redesign but am underwhelmed by the current powerterrain and price.
For the first time, i agree the Taco is the best in segment. It still offers a manual trans, and more important to me, a longer bed with the bigger cab. They're the only manufacturer doing it. My only real two gripes with the last truck, were the seating position and i wasnt a fan of how it looked. Both are much better with thus truck.
Too bad the extra cab is only available in the lower grade. I do wish the other manufacturers still offered these in something besides a four door version.
Well that was underwhelming and not surprising at all. First time I can't even finish more than a few minutes of one of your videos. The quality of this truck can't remotely be evaluated and the numbers show its not the best.. especially the smaller gas tank and lack of mpgs. I'm not a truck owner currently and favor none of the brands over the others. But this toyota cult has to stop. Nearly 55k for a midsized truck when the nearest competitor is like 5k cheaper is outrageous not to mention dealer markups for Toyota.
I guessed y'all's pick before I even started watching the video. Toyota fan boys gonna pick Toyota. 😂 Wasted 2 minutes of my life on this. But never again...
I can't believe the top trim is a damn hybrid 😂. Imagine the repair bill on that! Personally NA would be my choice. Yeah it's cool that some trucks are boosted from the factory but longevity would be my concern. I damn sure don't want to have to worry about replacing a hybrid system if I buy a truck for 40-50k. I know all manufacturers have issues especially with all new vehicles but to me the hybrid is a big L.
Trailhunter is going to have a $15k dealer markup along wit. a high $55k+ starting price. Im done with Toyota...mainly because of their price gouging dealership network. They are even marking up new Prius by about 8k in San Antonio
Do you think Toyota is the only company doing this? the big 3 are far worse.. try finding a 3/4 ton of any type. I bought a 2020 power wagon level 2 trim for 52k brand new. Can’t even buy a 2 door 2wd for that anymore.
I hated my 2020 Tacoma so much I sold it after just 8 months. I needed a new truck earlier this year and I couldn't wait for the 2024 Tacoma to arrive, so I bought a 2023 Frontier. I have to say, I'm rather disappointed in it. Frontier is a decent value, but it's still far behind the more advanced and efficient Tacoma. I'm not a fan of Toyota's ridiculous pricing, but I am considering upgrading to a new Tacoma, but not until 2025 at least. They will have some launch issues to resolve, so I'll give them time for that, not to mention discounts should be available down the road.
Excellent choice! The world agrees and this truck will continue to be the best selling in its class, and top quality truck out there! Anyone that complains about the price haven’t done their homework on other models.
Over priced, smaller engine,lower gas milage, and they had to fix all the crap it should have had from the start - can’t tow or haul like gmc and pops - you bought a Chevy over this - would it ever meet you needs??? We can buy so much more of “truck” for less dollars - are you getting paid to push this?????
great points, i also thought the taco was the truck of the year as well. literally an evolution of the previous gen but kept that distinct look. Can't wait to get mines
Add to that the fully boxed frame, crawl control, manual transmission and Toyota Reliability. It is pricey but you get what you pay for. Also I suspect that the modding world will come up with a slew of products that will allow you to build your truck the way you want it just like with the pre 2024 Tacomas.
I find it hard to call a brand new truck with hardly any on the road as the truck of the year simply based off its previous models and a preproduction test model. Sure it has potential but it has not been tested enough to be called truck of the year considering the competition put up against it.
I don't believe Truck of the Year should automatically be given to a brand new truck. I think it should be given to the BEST truck. And the Tacoma objectively is not the best truck.
Exactly. It was only released weeks ago. Bit of a joke
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I own two Tacomas.
2010 & 2018
I find the wisdom of these two gentlemen to be outstanding.
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The Colorado is a new truck as well right? While I agree no one has driven the new tacoma yet, what makes the other ones better?
This is a joke they should give their heads a shake just because they drove it 3-4 days that's not nearly enough time to name it truck of the year. Nobody owns one yet. Putting out these videos down grades their credibility.
Agreed 100% the Tacoma shouldn't have won. A lot of things on Ford and Chevy's are way better than the tacoma. Plus it ain't even a full size truck. Its a mid size. Towing sucks, power sucks, ground clearance sucks. The chevy 2500 and F250 are way better.
Without considering reliability I personally thought the Colorado should have won. It's more powerful and as capable as the Taco TRD Off-road that you actually tested. To top it off is considerably cheaper. The only big difference in the two is the coil springs in the rear of the Taco. If you want to consider reliability I can argue the GM 2.7 is actually already well tested in the real world compared to the Taco turbo that they admit is almost 50% new so not really tested in the rear world. You can't talk about the hybrid Taco yet because it isn't released. We just have to wait and see with more testing how good the Taco is now and will be. One thing is certain, it would have to very very good to justify the price they will be asking and this year you're going to get the new Ranger and Ranger Raptor the may very well be cheaper than the Taco TRD Pro or Trailhunter.
just know, toyota is not new to turbos. They did make one of the best bullet proof reliable turbo engine in the world...
This is just their opinion. I will vote with my money and will get one of the GM trucks.
Didn't help the Tundra at first did it?@@herewegoagain7403
Any truck that you have use low range to go up a mild hill climb, because it doesn't have enough tourgue down low, is out of running automatically. Toyota manged to accomplish that, so it was doable, but I will say not having lockers in front was a miss, but they do have good enough option with there electronics for most people
@@herewegoagain7403Right? It’s like no one knows what they’ve done for decades
I am a Toyota fanboy but I am not convinced dropping the V6 was a good idea. Who cares about a Hybrid on a truck!
I would have a taken a chance on that nice GMC Canyon. The Nissan Frontier is a hidden gem with that naturally aspirated 3.8 V6 engine.
Just remember the new turbo has been tested and tested for reliability. Just like the old motor was.
Just like in the tundra 😂😂
PHEV is the perfect truck powertrain, or use the engine as a generator in my opinion. It's a shame that more auto-manufacturers aren't capitalizing on the untapped utility that a mobile power station can provide
@@Flash....Gordon..42I am not convinced it was tested. The mpg is marginally better and more heat and moving parts on this new model. How is that better? Toyota!!! Keep it simple…you will have a chance to protect your branding. Don’t fall into the same trap Honda did for last decade and now they have become garbage.
I know a mid size is suppose to be efficient already. They are just getting heavier and many don’t get any better mileage than my 03 taco
We drove it for a few hours…. We only tried one model, never towed with it, and it’s Truck of the year! This feels more like it’s a prediction than something you tested and know to be true.
Just going along with the rest of the media 😂😂😂
Didn’t Motor Trend say their truck of the year was the Colorado?
I am a Toyota fan. Have two Toyota products in my garage. However I will not buy a truck that I cannot go into a dealership and order exactly how I want it. That is a huge flaw with Toyota currently.
My 2021 Tacoma TRD 4X4 Premium ordered exactly what I wanted in the truck.
Did anything changed now?
@user… You never “ordered” the ‘21 either. You were just lucky that what you wanted matched up exactly to an allocation that Toyota gave to your dealer. Now, your dealer might have lied to you (would a dealer ever lie??? Shocker!!) and said look I just got you a truck built per your specifications but that wasn’t true in 2021 and not true today. So, nothing changed, other than that you lost your innocence and now you know that Toyota doesn’t let people “order”. They just build trucks what they want, paint them to colors what they want and then allocate them to dealers as Toyota want it to be allocated.
@@is6566
Well I had to wait 5 months before getting my Taco.
How it your Tacoma?
@user… You had to wait 5 months because that long it took Toyota to allocate your dealer the car that matched your requirements. 😃 Dealers will not tell you this (some honest dealers will to be fair). But most will not because by doing so they would implicitly tell you to just do a national search of available cars at any dealership in the US, instead of waiting for 5 months.
I don’t have a Taco. I purchased a GR Corolla before and getting it without $10k markup required calling dozens of dealers all over the US and flying and 1,000-mile road trip.
@is6566 Yes it goes against dealer allocation. Here in Atlanta they are upfront about that. I ordered a 2022 TrD sport blue crush with wheels I wanted and no sunroof and tonneau cover and side entry bars and a few other options. Exactly what I wanted. Waited for 4 months and followed it once VIN was allocated. You can call it what you want, but that dealer would not have ordered that particular spec. In Atlanta, dealer get number of Tacomas to order based on their prior quarter sales. Sometimes yearly sales. They can order how they choose or how their customers choose.
If this was a contest for "most improved," Tacoma would be the clear winner. As overall truck of the year however, I'd say the new versions of the ZR2 packages put up a solid fight.
I definitely have to agree with you on that and I also think 🤔 that the zr2’s are way better than the Tacoma especially the zr2 bison 🦬 with lockers front and rear
Happy new year 🎆🎊🎈 everyone i thank the Tacoma is over priced and overrated and I don’t care 🤷🏻♂️ about resale value because when I would be done with it that truck 🛻 will be driving sideways down the road from the abuse I would put it through Toyota needs to put front and rear lockers on it 🫡
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Agreed. The Tacoma is improved compared to its previous versions. The Toyota 'reliability' angle is still yet to be known with a whole new truck. Maybe 7-10 years from now we will know.
Why not the ford ranger?
The Taco is an awesome truck if you don't need to tow anything heavy, put much weight or bigger things in the bed or put many people and gear in the cab. Why not pick a winner for each segment? More vids would make more sense.;)
Even with a Double Cab Not enough room for 4 adults. Only an extra inch of rear leg room but still 1 inch less than a Ranger and a whopping 3 inches less than the Ridgeline
I owned a 1997 tacoma 276000 miles traded in for tundra I have now cause kids were getting big. Now there out the house going back to tacoma way more nimble and fun. Waiting for hybrid. Love the channel have a great new year
Excellent 👍
Who’s here after the Tacoma clutch failure? lol
Don't like this or the new Tundra. There are better options in my opinion.
I'm sorry, but a smaller fuel tank without a real increase in fuel economy is a huge fail to me. The interior noise is unacceptable. I would have chosen the GMC Cayon AT4X with it's much nicer interior.
Gee didn't see this coming
Okay folks, looking for some insight. If you had to chose between 2024 Tacoma Off Road Premium, Colorado ZR2 or Canyon Denali, what would you chose? I need help. I'm a Tacoma loyalist for the last 20+ years but the new Canyon/Colorado are the first trucks to make me consider alternatives.
It appears people choose their truck like they choose their political leaders. Once their mind is set they loose their rationale and become overly emotional as if their fragile identity depended on it.
Great show u guys nailed it,u know trucks good job great decision, now this made me put my order in for my new 2024 tacoma after i seen this vidio!!!!
LOVE THIS CHANNEL, THE BEST AND MOST HONEST AND SMARTEST GUYS,THAT KNOW A REAL TRUCK FROM BAD TRUCK,GREAT JOB GUYS!!!
I think the good news is that all of these competitors have new and compelling mid-size trucks. Its a great time to be alive!
Ok 😊
Completely agree 👍
The Tacoma can barely tow anything? How is that truck of the year?
Youre right, the prices are high, but i also have to remember the fqct that the resale value stays high on these too. Ive been quoted at about $25000 Canadian for my '17 TRD Sport premium with 200k km!
Love your channel. Live not far from you all. We’re located west of Cleveland Ohio. Weather is similar and people are indistinguishable from Canadian to US in my opinion. Been blessed to be an airline captain flying into Canada almost 30% if my flying over the years. Feels like home except both countries need to return to their roots of developing independent,
self reliant men and women who choose to organize and assist one another not by compulsion but by desire and common interests.
Enjoy your truck reviews. Especially enjoyed the GM truck factory tour and watching you start using the new pickup.
Sometime I’d really appreciate somone explaining how we determine how to select the right pickup for someone who cannot get a CDL. I’m retired from aviation due to medical issues. I can’t get a CDL but sure could use one. When I stopped flying, I started a construction company. Pulling a dump trailer and cargo trailers is beneficial. Ideally I’d like to max out a pickup trailer right up to what’s under CDL requirements. The rules are confusing to me. I read any trailer over 10,000 needs a CDL but then know guys towing 14,000 lbs trailers with no CDL. Also, why can I buy a HD pickup and pay to certify at 10,000 < GVWR or greater than 10,000 GVWR?
Appreciate what you all do. Enjoy the new truck.
Happy New Year Truck King. Your Channel have contents that I really like.
I sold my 2019 Tacoma TRD O/R after three years of ownership. I put a FOR SALE sign on it in front of my house. The first caller who was walking the dog past the house saw it and wanted it. It was sold literally within a few hours. I had the truck for three years and put 11.8k miles on it. I sold it for 7500.00 more than what I paid for.
I still own a 1998 Land Cruiser, a 2007 Tacoma TRD O/R and a 2009 Tacoma extra cab 4x4 O/R. All the trucks have lots of miles but still very competent on the road. I can take them anywhere without worry.
I will most likely buy the new TRD O/R 4X4 Hybrid. 2400 watts of camping powers is a nice.
As already mentioned, the Tacoma sales downturn is mainly due to the new 2024 generation of the truck changeover. Tacoma is down -40.6%. Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon combined to big gains! The GM twins are closer than ever to where Tacoma sales currently sit.Jul 9, 2024
Ram 1500 owner . I agree that coil springs will keep it smooth like a cadillac
I'm waiting for my TRD off road to be built, I can't find a single dealer that has one for people to even put hands on so we'll see if I take delivery. It's hard to buy something sight unseen but I'm concerned about rear seat room and no air vents in the back
Thanks for input lads, Truck King videos are great and super helpful.
Ok, I’ll start by saying “FINALLY!” The seat pan issue was one major reason why I got rid of my 2010 Tacoma after only one year. The discomfort of driving for anyone over about 5’8” was horrible. This should also help the back seat passengers in the double cab. My son couldn’t even get his feet u see the rear of the front seats and had to turn practically sideways in the back. That along with the backseat headroom- again anyone over about 5’8” you couldn’t sit up straight in the back. I’ll wait to see and hear more.
As to the towing I don’t care so much. Towing a bike trailer or small utility trailer ( couple thousand pounds) is really all these smaller trucks will do safely IMO. Fuel mileage in my 2010 Taco was just so so, and me the 2011 f150 crew actually beat my Tacoma both around town and on the highway so any improvement is good. Power with the turbo is adequate as well and if I were buying this truck I’d have no real use for the hybrid model.
Give if this truck the gold medal is wrong. You said it yourself. Tacoma kept a lot of basic features- less electronics than any of the major US manufacturers is not a bragging right. Apples to apples guys. It will be interesting ti compare head to head “without points for your personal views” as they can too easily be skewed by some manufacturer giving you personal incentives- kinda like the US Congress and Senate bribes. Yeah, Toyota is a good truck and the thing that’s kept it is brand loyalty not that it’s better, it’s just hardened by the lack of refinement over similar offerings from other manufacturers.
The future with these trucks is good in any event. Many of us have no desire for an EV and I will give it majors points for the standard models without.
Honestly I just don't see it. It looks like the Tundra which I'm not a fan of the styling. The base 4 is underpowered. The price is ridiculous. Obviously they have made improvements but Truck of the year?
Change your glasses Bob 🤓
@paulm6481 🤣 Good one. 🙂
But no thanks.
Truck of the year should be truck vs other trucks. Your selection and reasons for it, was essentially the new tacoma vs the old. As you stated, Toyota just fixed things that they should have from the previous generation. But is this truck better than the other trucks? It isn't. I've been driving Tacomas my whole life until I bought my GMC AT4X. It is better than my 2nd gen tacoma in every way. The toyota interior looks like it was designed by fisher price compared to the GMC. The Toyota tech lags way behind the GMC. Maybe next year you can actually compare truck vs truck and not truck vs its former gen.
Also, how about picking a truck that mere mortals can drive, not just journalists. I mean the Tacoma launch event was in MAY of 2023 and here we are January 2024 and the truck is still not released to dealers, yet!!!! I think this aught to be some kind of record for longest launch event ever. 😃 I think this is longer than the wait for the Bronco after its launch but at least the was a pandemic when the Bronco was announced.
Woot, my TRD Sport Premium has been allocated!! Walked away from a Canyon Denali after being stuck in limbo since June on my order... I think I made the right choice.
I think the new Colorado and Canyon are better,
in my opinion.
does it not matter that you couldn't buy them in 2023? Oh my bad, this is the 2024 truck of the year, not 2023
Lol. True!
Just 2024 by some hours though!
@@dennissmith7214 still a 2024
Happy New Year Howard and Stephen! Of all the vehicles in their fleet in which to offer a fold-forward front passenger seat, Toyota chooses a 2 door pickup.🤣 Is there any chance this great feature will be added to Toyota's CUVs, SUVs, minivans and hatches that could really benefit from it? 🤔
I would like to see it added to the SR5 trim at the very least, as that's still the work truck category.
People like to complain, never happy with anything. 🙄
Is 2024 Taco available now? Interested in seeing how they perform to the previous generation. I love the way the Trailhunter looks!
Will you love the $70-75,000 price
They only won the segment when Ford stopped making the Ranger. But, to call this a winner seems extremely biased. I've seen you and other reviewers question the reliability of any new engine. But Toyota gets a pass. You just assume that it's going to be good without any data.
If money was not a factor, I would choose the GMC Canyon AT4X.
Truck of the year = who pays the most
And Toyota has embraced social media better than any other other manufacturer
It is what it is folks
Gotta pay them bills somehow😅
This is like giving an Oscar to movie that only the critics have seen.
Doesn’t happen folks.
Sales numbers don’t hurt
@@fritty9927 there are no sales numbers
No complaints from customers
No recalls
I would suggest that the Tacoma should of been in the reckoning for next year but it is too early to make a judgement on it
@@joeblack1052 I don’t disagree
Terrible review. You can't compare the Tacoma to full size pick up trucks. Its like comparing apples to oranges. It might be the best mid size truck compared to the Colorado and Ranger but it definitely ain't truck of the year. You gotta keep things in classes. Full size and mid size are 2 different categories are both are extremely different. Y'all are probably basing things off sales. It might be popular in terms of sales because its the most affordable but the specs are trash. You can't do nothing with a little Tacoma. Can't tow, can't off-road, can't load the bed down with stuff, etc. Its a city boys pickup truck. A Prius with a bed. Ain't nobody that drive a Tacoma using it to do real work because you can't. The tacoma ain't a real truck. Calling it a truck is like calling the Honda Ridgeline a truck.
Toyota does make a good truck, but maybe there’s more to consider here. My son drives a Tacoma, great truck, but at 6’5” tall and weighing about 230 lbs, I’m not the largest guy around, but I cannot fit in that truck comfortably. I’ve been in Nissan and Honda cars that have more leg room. It’s especially bad when going off road because my knees bang against the dash board and my head gets slammed into the roof. It happens in full size trucks sometimes as well, but at least I don’t have under go concussion protocols afterwards.
Not surprised called it before clicking.
Dubbed you a Toyota fanboy a long time ago.
Y'all really chose a lesser equipped truck than the zr2 and even more expensive than the zr2 truck.
A brand new truck as in just released wins truck of the year!! Wow
I would not say that the new Tacoma is the TRUCK OF THE YEAR. I did not drive it obviously, and making such a statement seems baseless, but the PRICING sucks. So what IS the point giving a title of the year if it is so expensive that it does not make it any sense to buy it. Yeah, if I wanted a poster on the wall, then indeed it would be the truck of the year (on paper).
Love that Toyota kept the 6ft bed option on the Tacoma. Wish that was a standard option across the industry.
Canyon/Colorado made bigger improvements on-road and off-road, inside and out, and are far better looking and more capable (IMO). Ford Super Duty is also far more exciting than anything Toyota. McDonald's sells the most hamburgers annually..doesn't mean they make the best burgers...
Chevy reliability not even close
These guys always just choose the most popular when comparing, they never choose the under dog. I dont know how honest their reviews really are.-Happy new year
I am new to this channel. What did they pick last year?
It couldn't be the Tundra 😒
Last year we choose the ZR2 - when most outlets choose the Lightning.
@@TruckKing TY 👍
The Ford Lightning is turning out to be a *bust* . Especially when towing. 👎🏻
Four dealers are having a hard time moving that vehicle off their lots. Now.
I'm getting the 2024 toyota tacoma TRD off road with the manual transmission fully loaded and I dont care what the price is because out of all the other trucks toyota tacoma keeps its value and is still worth almost full price of it when buying a used one so that is why I'm going to get it brand new ❤
From what is out right now, gotta agree. The Toyota just hits all the needs. Even with part of its lineup not even released yet. The engine has plenty of power. Even though the GM beats it, the Hybrid will change that. Choices and option packages are much better than the GM twins offer. The TRD Sport is on par with the best GM offers short of the ZR2/AT4X. And the Off-Road goes even farther with still two more trims left. And Taco Limited makes a Denali look like a base Chevy LT with its luxury. More expensive but you get more.
It is a great ruck except for the larger sized folks. When you and your dad are in it driving rubbing shoulders while driving it made me cringe, just not enough room. For the 6 foot and over crowd it is not a great fit but is a improvement over the previous generation but I feel they did not quite go far enough in adding a bit more room. Power also lags behind others in the segment except for the Frontier.
Really looking forward to seeing the TRD Pro in the Spring. I'm a little confused though. Are all the TRD Pros going to be hybrid? Are there going to be any fully gas only Pros? I wonder what the price point will be on them and would love to consider it if it all turns out like I think it will. Thank you for the video and it got me excited for the future Spring release video. Thanks again and have a great year!!!
I can gather a Chevy zr2 for the same price as a TRD sport without heated seats, or heated steering wheel both 51k, and the Toyota rear seat leg room suck I was so disappointed.
That Chevy has the 8-speed transmission with class action lawsuits against it in Canada and USA.
Shouldn't this be the 2023 Truck of the Year? And for trucks that are released in that year? How is there a 2024 truck of the year when that year hasn't happened yet and 2024's arent released? Is this basically saying what 2024 you'd buy? I'm confused
When he said it sits like every other truck now and showed his legs still stretched out like he’s in a sports car I 😂. When I’m in my truck my legs are nearly at 90deg. They made changes but it’s still not a great seating position.
I like the position in the 2nd gen Tacoma as it’s better to prevent blood pooling in the lower legs on long drives. My doctor agrees but most people aren’t aware of that till they get blood clots
yeah i guess it is a lil higher but i heard its 30mm or 3 cm's over previous gen. not sure if it can go higher using seat adjustment.
@@marcpikas2859 I'm aware. LoL. Had a saddle pulmonary embolism affecting both lungs almost take me out in august after a 12 hour drive with minimal stops in a suv. 47 and pretty healthy. Doc gave my wife and daughter the might not make it through the night speach. I used to look for the larger fuel tanks in trucks I bought but now I see the value in stopping more often.
@@spyder000069 yikes! Wishing you many more years of driving in good health!
Great review gents, I agree with your points about the Tacoma. I’m torn on the price, I wish it were more affordable but I personally value reliability and would rather pay more upfront and less throughout the life of the vehicle. Not to mention the headache of going to repair shops or arguing with the dealer.
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I own two Tacomas.
2010 & 2018
I find the wisdom of these two gentlemen to be outstanding.
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Happy new year gents! Keep up the great content, and best wishes for a healthy and prosperous 2024!
Do they have an internal oil filter on the new motor?
They went with no filter like a Briggs lawn mower. Easy peasy right!!
that was never on my list of considerations. It does appear that you were comparing it mostly to its previous self and not other trucks. With the Silverado mid upgrade and Fords, long-term reliability, I just can’t see it. I will still watch your off-road demonstrations of great vehicles, but this was a swing, and a miss. I do like the Toyota roll down back window, but I don’t think the Tacoma even offers it.
I think this is exactly what they did. It maybe the most improved vehicle, compared to its older self, but not the best vehicle. I think the interior was done by the same designers as Fisher Price with that blocky infotainment system. Personally, I think the Chevy ZR2 is the best truck, at least until the Ford Ranger Raptor is released.
Love this end of the year series!
Happy New Year eh! Thank you for your work on the Truck King Canadian family. Honest reviews and trusted advice. Cheers gentlemen. UBIQUE
I do not agree. The new Tacoma is awful and overpriced. The Canyon AT4X is for sure a better truck.
Edit: There are a bunch of Toyota fanboys arguing with me😂
Awful over priced dose not make it worst
Your just jealous of Toyota, u probably snarled your noes up when u see,one drive by u on the rd
@@BushcraftQuebec I agree with that in theory except that the Canyon has more power and capability while also being cheaper.
You can't be serious! GM is well known Chinese garbage now days that is very unreliable
@@woodduck614 I’m not being jealous of the Tacoma I’m just pointing out the facts. The Canyon has more power and capability while also being cheaper.
'Seat Jackers' fixed my tacoma seating position years ago.
2024 Toyota Tacoma is pretty cool. I wish V6 engine was still available. Happy New Year. Greetings
Too bad they force buyers to get a hybrid on upper trims. Same with the tundra. We had a Sienna hybrid and it was a disaster with hybrid issues. We traded it in with 10k, at least we made money on it. Happy New Years guys!
I want to know how you came up with your cut-off date. The rangers are all new for 2024, and you can start ordering them. The ranger is the top dog for mid-size trucks. I think you guys are just fan boys of Toyota. And the Taco should be towards the bottom of the list.
The cut off was Dec 31rst. You may be able to order a Ranger, but there were none to drive. That’s why it didn’t make the list.
My truck of the year for 2024 is the 1996 Ford F150.
Any word regarding Jeep Rubicon Gladiator?
Everyone has an opinion, and here is mine lol
I dont want a truck that isnt quite a truck. And thats personal yo me for bith family and towing/hauling.
The tacoma isnt family friendly. And it's pricey. So having a truck that a baby seat doesn't fit in, pass
Next, i dont care if its a full size ford or a mid size tacoma, i don't want a tiny engine with one or more turbochargers to make it go. All turbo's fail over time. And its a min $2000. So pass.
they lost me on the price. Well into 1/2 ton range for a nicely equipped Taco. Disappointing.
I'm a huge Toyota fanboy but there is no way I'm picking the new Tacoma. Seems like you based your decision more on the past and possibilities. The new Colorado and Canyon are out and objectively better in many ways. Not to mention actual prices on the Tacoma are insane. Especially compared to the Colorado. The TRD pro and Trail Hunter aren't even available yet and the TRD off-road with just reasonable options costs more than a ZR2. That's without any Mark-ups.
What a shocker. Of course you were going to pick the brand new truck. It will get the most views.
Now we need a new 4Runner based on this Tacoma.
eh, not a big fan of toyotas in general, except maybe the 4runner. owned a full size truck and sold, so im kinda partial to suvs now. the new gx550(2row offroad) looks to be a winner more so than landcruiser. the last gen taco was crap and it was still the top seller so im not one to follow trends just bc everyone else is buying it. id take a chevy colorado or new ranger(when it comes out) anyday over a tacoma, if i actually needed a real truck. honestly i would prob buy a ridgeline just for comfort, drivability and the tailgate, bc im old and its really a crossover that does truck things.
why cant auto makers do a compact inexpensive truck for the common worker? basic truck, no frills..$18-$20k range. they could, but they had the idea to make it look bigger and double the price
The Taco is a massive disappointment. 1000% disagree with the results.
Check those sales numbers next year. The Taco is about to take a big slide in sales. Fuel economy isn't better, and it's way to expensive.
Not surprised Taco won the other trucks, they are nice but not as reliable. I drive my trucks hard and offroad alot I enjoy owning a Taco for years. Not happy about the new pricing but looks like all trucks are going that way. I dont care about looks if im spending that kinda of $$$ it better be Bullet proof! Taco delivers on that I've driven the other trucks like gmc, chevy, ford and dodge very weak. Toyota is king I'm form the middle east and trucks are driven hard there and Toyota outlasts out there good luck with the other brands. Toyota is proven worldwide brand that's reliable and durable...Taco's for life peace! 🤙
The Tacoma is certainly worthy of being Truck of the year. But the option packaging leaves much to be desired and simply prices many people out of the market to be able to get what they want. For example, they now offer a manual transmission, but it is not available on any of the Extra cab models. And speaking of the Extra cab, where did the access doors go? They just made that model a PITA to use. And simple options that many of us would love to have like factory bed lights that used to be a $150 option, are now only available in a $3000 option package! The packaging people need to be slapped.
Granted, but at least they offer they offer the MT and ex Cab. Probably the last generation. They just don't sell enough.
@@Dusdaddy I see quite a few Access Cabs in my area. Not everybody wants a 5' bed and a back seat they're just going to throw stuff in. I use my 6' bed far more than I would use a back seat. My truck is used for truck things. I have a car to haul people in. But if their goal was to have an excuse to delete the "Extra Cab" from the lineup, what better way than to make it as unappealing as possible by making it a nuisance to use. That way they can say next gen. "We just didn't sell enough of them." Well duuuuhh, what did you think would happen when you made it impossible to use. I think it was a plan to be able to gently remove another cab from the assembly line like everybody else has done. I'm just glad I got mine and they're built to last so I won't ever have to worry about it.
@@escheidl Say what you want like it's some sort of conspiracy but the all mighty dollar drives all the decisions. The fact that a manual is on this version is purely a "good-will" gesture. I'm sure the bean counters wanted nothing to do with it.
@@escheidlNot everyone wants a small back seat either, in fact I’d wager to say the majority are dual cab.
Like it or not, the economy just isn’t there to provide cheap manual options in everything, most people use automatics.
@@JollyGiant19 I'm just glad I got the truck that works best for me while it was still available.
The access cab is just about having a place to put your tools and things safe inside so they don't have to be exposed to the weather. And the rear doors make it so you can get to your stuff easily. The jump seats are just for emergencies when you might need to transport someone a short distance. I've had to use them twice now and was grateful I had them.
The Tacoma was definitely the most anticipated update everyone was waiting for. I would be interested to see if the hybrid max increases the overall MPG in a significant way. I like the redesign but am underwhelmed by the current powerterrain and price.
@@pietrm1 that is what was said for the Tundra, though it still gained a couple mpg as a result. Not groundbreaking by any stretch but not bad.
TFL truck had mentioned the new Land Cruiser will have the same hybrid powerterrain as the Tacoma. They were speculating up to 27 MPG.
@@pietrm1 even if it does have an improved mpg you will have to still pay more just to have it.
@@richman555 yeah
But being a Toyota, you will be able to keep it for the rest of your life 🤗
(Unless you are 16 years old ATM 😮 )
For the first time, i agree the Taco is the best in segment. It still offers a manual trans, and more important to me, a longer bed with the bigger cab. They're the only manufacturer doing it. My only real two gripes with the last truck, were the seating position and i wasnt a fan of how it looked. Both are much better with thus truck.
You don't even know how to drive a manual.
Too bad the extra cab is only available in the lower grade. I do wish the other manufacturers still offered these in something besides a four door version.
Well that was underwhelming and not surprising at all. First time I can't even finish more than a few minutes of one of your videos. The quality of this truck can't remotely be evaluated and the numbers show its not the best.. especially the smaller gas tank and lack of mpgs. I'm not a truck owner currently and favor none of the brands over the others. But this toyota cult has to stop. Nearly 55k for a midsized truck when the nearest competitor is like 5k cheaper is outrageous not to mention dealer markups for Toyota.
I guessed y'all's pick before I even started watching the video. Toyota fan boys gonna pick Toyota. 😂
Wasted 2 minutes of my life on this. But never again...
I can't believe the top trim is a damn hybrid 😂. Imagine the repair bill on that! Personally NA would be my choice. Yeah it's cool that some trucks are boosted from the factory but longevity would be my concern. I damn sure don't want to have to worry about replacing a hybrid system if I buy a truck for 40-50k. I know all manufacturers have issues especially with all new vehicles but to me the hybrid is a big L.
I'm just here for the snow shots, (NC, USA)....
Trailhunter is going to have a $15k dealer markup along wit. a high $55k+ starting price. Im done with Toyota...mainly because of their price gouging dealership network. They are even marking up new Prius by about 8k in San Antonio
Do you think Toyota is the only company doing this? the big 3 are far worse.. try finding a 3/4 ton of any type. I bought a 2020 power wagon level 2 trim for 52k brand new. Can’t even buy a 2 door 2wd for that anymore.
I hated my 2020 Tacoma so much I sold it after just 8 months. I needed a new truck earlier this year and I couldn't wait for the 2024 Tacoma to arrive, so I bought a 2023 Frontier. I have to say, I'm rather disappointed in it. Frontier is a decent value, but it's still far behind the more advanced and efficient Tacoma. I'm not a fan of Toyota's ridiculous pricing, but I am considering upgrading to a new Tacoma, but not until 2025 at least. They will have some launch issues to resolve, so I'll give them time for that, not to mention discounts should be available down the road.
Excellent choice! The world agrees and this truck will continue to be the best selling in its class, and top quality truck out there! Anyone that complains about the price haven’t done their homework on other models.
A more accurate source is motortrend they say the Colorado is truck of the year.
I agree 100%. Tacoma is a big deal and Toyota did very well in creating a well rounded lineup with changes that we all knew had to happen.
Over priced, smaller engine,lower gas milage, and they had to fix all the crap it should have had from the start - can’t tow or haul like gmc and pops - you bought a Chevy over this - would it ever meet you needs??? We can buy so much more of “truck” for less dollars - are you getting paid to push this?????
No midsize will tow a fifth-wheel so Howard should get a pass on that. 😃
Wow I couldn’t have agreed more 🎉
Colorado for the win for me!
Enjoy that junk and it’s transmission with class action lawsuit against it.
New truck=truck of the year
Exactly!
Best channel right here! Id love to get the TRD Pro thats the one
great points, i also thought the taco was the truck of the year as well. literally an evolution of the previous gen but kept that distinct look. Can't wait to get mines
When are we going to see a review of your dad's new truck?
Add to that the fully boxed frame, crawl control, manual transmission and Toyota Reliability. It is pricey but you get what you pay for. Also I suspect that the modding world will come up with a slew of products that will allow you to build your truck the way you want it just like with the pre 2024 Tacomas.
Totally agree!
You can buy a truck in America and then move it to Canada ? ❔️