2024 Toyota Tacoma | MotorWeek Road Test
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- Опубліковано 17 тра 2024
- Many small trucks have come and gone over the years. But one that has stayed the course is the Toyota Tacoma. Dominating segment sales for nearly two decades, an all-new fourth-generation Tacoma has arrived for 2024 with some of the biggest changes in its history. So, let’s see what this new taco truck has to offer.
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Toyota's working on pricing themselves right out of the market.
Looks like The Taco ate a few burritos.
😂 🌯🌯🌯🌯
Yeah…she’s a little thicc, she’s about 30yrs old now. 🤣
“Turbo 4 working hard” That’s why I love the 4.0 V6 in my 4Runner. It never feels like it’s breaking a sweat commuting or pulling my 14’ trailer with ATV’s on it.
Long live the 4.0. Very reliable engine.
This engine is more powerful. Maybe the 4.0 should have tried sweating nore.?
Looking good John Davis
40 years later, and John's voice hasn't changed.
which isn't a great thing.
Nice truck. But they’re gotten too expensive
Uh no, these are worth EVERY penny
@@allentoyokawa9068 I swear I’ve seen your comment on every video that criticizes these Tacomas. Has Toyota gifted you a truck yet for you service? lol
Let us find out @allentoyokawa is actually Akio pretending to be someone else to convince us they haven’t gotten too expensive 😂
There's not a taco in the world....worth 50 grand!!! Even when built in Mexico, even though it's Japanese company sent to America then sent to Mexico to make it cheaper....😅😅😂
@@allentoyokawa9068based on what?
As a decades-long Toyota loyalist, I bought a new 2022 Nissan Frontier. Toyota ruined its truck line with crappy turbo engines, hollow build quality, cartoonish bro-dozer styling, and insane pricing. The Frontier has a naturally aspirated V6, rock-solid build quality, conservative yet handsome styling, and reasonable pricing. My loaded Frontier SV long wheel base was $39K OTD. Almost 2 years in and the Frontier has been flawless.
These are sitting on my local dealers lot collecting pollen. They are not selling
I want to buy a $50k turbo 4 cylinder truck that's made in Mexico said no one ever!
This new version of tacoma feels like sharting at work when your day just started
I'll keep my 2015 with 175k on it. Still runs like the day I bought it.
Don’t feel bad, I’m doing the same with my 300,000 mile 04 Toyota Sequoia !
2009 same but 250,000 miles. I can laugh now but it was a mind-blowing $30,000 😂
Hold my beer. My daily driver in my 1985 Xtracab 4wd. (stock engine with 300K on it)
This is far better
Same with my 2010
I only watch the MotorWeek videos with John hosting. 👍
Same
Let me make sure I understand. Toyota moves production of their Tacoma pickups to Mexico to "improve efficiency and cut costs", and THE PRICE OF THE TRUCK SKYROCKETED!!
Yea....that makes perfect sense....
It does if you're Toyota. LOL
@martin4749 True...they said they wanted to cut COSTS...not profits! 😆 🤣
And to think the mexicans are only getting paid two dollars per hour.
Now it's an authentic Taco
According to Motorweeks testing on this Tacoma, I had no idea I was supposed to be searching for a sports car driving experience in a pick up truck
I live in the UK and we don't get a lot of the vehicles reviewed here but it's still one of my favourite channels and John is a legend. Love your work Sir !
Consider yourself lucky. Imagine every third person dressed like a lumberjack carrying a chainsaw everywhere in the city and you'll know why.
Had to go by my local Toyota dealer today to get a part. Looked at a newTaco window sticker with, as expected, an addendum sticker, and a 2wd SR5 was knocking on $50k. This tells me when the $65k Trail Hunters hit the lots, they will likely be well over $70,000. Sorry, that's too much for a mid size 4cyl truck that isn't much more capable than a 1st or 2nd Gen Taco with a lift and tires. And whats with the shrinking fuel tank of only 18 gal? Why are companies afraid to improve mpgs AND give more range?
The Nissan Frontier is a better Value imo
And this truck can be yours for only 59,000 doll... WHAT THE FU...!
Trucks are way to expensive now. Priced me out of the market.
Save up and pay cash. LOL I don't get a loan for anything.
This is the only place I've seen 6.2 seconds to 60. Maybe they meant 7.2
Track testing always gives better numbers. Several reasons. One is that commonly the timer doesn't start until after a short "rollout" period, drag-strip style. Street GPS/stopwatch testing is always a little to a lot slower.
Yeah I found that to be very optimistic.
@@GlennC789 At the same time MotorWeek tested the Corolla Cross with a 10.5s 0-60 time while most other 0-60 trials were around 9.3 seconds
@@uhAlphaFox That's interesting. Rare, though. Car and Driver magazine always prided themselves on getting the best results possible, for just one example. Then readers started calling them out on eliminating the rollout time, usually a couple tenths or a bit more. They copped to it, since they had no choice, but still do it. So their published results aren't actually real 0-60 times, they're more like 2-60 times. They also use tricks like traction-compound-treated strips with perfectly clean surfaces, and I think they also "correct" their times to sea-level-standard conditions, which also makes them look better than they really are since they don't test at sea level. They'll also abuse the hell out of cars to get their times and sometimes tell stories about fragged clutches and transmissions and the like. UA-cam types don't usually go to those extremes.
Motortrend consistently measures lower 0-60 times than Motorweek, often by 0.5 to 1 seconds, and they clocked it at 7.2 seconds, so Motorweek's number is almost certainly a typo.
Great review as always. Thanks for the vid.
I saw one recently and couldn’t stop looking at the massive lower Ford style front air deflector.
9 bolts and it's gone. Lesa than 5 minutes.
@@martin4749 Why is there in the first place? That’ll be gone too.
@@o-_-ojb gas mileage
@@o-_-ojbfuel economy. Likely intentionally designed to be easily removed
The look of this one doesn’t do it for me.
Awesome episode! I was just thinking about a Motorweek episode and John Davis introducing the 4th gen Taco! Glad it’s here!
Love it. Gonna get the limited hybrid fulltime 4wd with adaptive suspension. Most similar setup to my gx460 but in a truck. But only when my kids are in forward facing seats
Happy Trucking
Every manufacturer is pricing themselves out of the market.
so much for a small/midsized Truck
$50K for a 4 cylinders truck??????
Do you really believe the industry will once again go back to 8 cylinder or 6? Eventually there won't even be a 4 cylinder. Guess you'll cry no matter what, so go get a bicycle
No more V-6
@@donjuan2105 People like you who accept everything that auto makers say and follow blindly without asking questions, are causing the prices to go up and design and quality goes down. Yes, it is true that we will be going to EV everything at the end, but do not be so gullible to be a follower of auto makers marketing to use environment and saving the planet from the fossil fuels. $50K plus is outrages for a 4 cylinders truck made in Mexico that quality is much lower. I have a 2001 Double cab made in Freemon, CA that still outperform the new with gas mileage of 20 MPG. If it was made in Japan, I would say it worth the price, but not made in Mexico that have so many problems. These new truck are not selling and they are sitting on the lots.
@wilsoneashoian5789 I've checked the figures, truck sells are very good. A heavy, 4 banger truck getting to 60 in 6.2 seconds was sport coupe territory 10-15 years ago. Nobody forcing you to by one, nor anyone buying a Taco would want the boat anchor v6..
@wilsoneashoian5789 it's people like you who fail to understand it's not the auto industry but the federal governments and states who are forcing the auto industry in a certain direction. Get off your high horse when you clearly are clueless. I absolutely do not accept these prices in fact it will only sway me to keep my 16 longer now. Let's also stop pretending Ford, Chevy won't be raising prices also. It's called inflation
The less than impressive changes to the Tacoma combined with Sticker Shock is a No GO
Even in northern Chile many Tacomas are ready to use.
Add $15k for markup
Good thing they put that 6" air dam on the front to destroy any ground clearance.
We’ll see how well it’s sales hold up at those prices.
Better in some ways and ok in others, but still competitive. Good acceleration and braking performance. The interior could be bigger, but it is nicer. It will continue to be the best seller in the segment.
Mexico made, overpriced 4 cylinder. I'm out. Let's see the quality issues the first year
So no 6 cylinder manual 😮
The huge price increase is ridiculous-they can keep it-hybrid option is even more.
I prefer the more base level tricks, a 24 base probably has more features than a top of the line trim 20 years ago. I have a 2003 and 2004 vehicle.
Trucks 'and' tricks are best when served up that way...
ha ha. exactly. My 1985 SR5 has manual windows and locks, manual hubs, and not one single cup holder. How far things have come.
Love it! I'm not a truck person but I realize I could really use one as an extra vehicle. Also like that a 6-speed manual is still available. Now, where can I find a pre-owned?
I’m not happy about a 6 cylinder eliminated as an option. Toyota should bring back an inline 6 like they had many years ago.
That conf sucks and has no power. I test drove one and moved on. Hope this new truck does better.
Why? They are commuter vehicles.
Guess where the Turbo is, guys.
Behind the engine. So if you need to service the turbo on this new 4 cylinders.... YOU HAVE TO REMOVE THE ENTIRE CAB OF THE TRUCK.
Imagine this needed to be done outside of warranty.
Who wants to pay $5,000 to have the turbo serviced.
They are severely overpriced.
First review I've seen to mention that it's built on the Tundra chassis!
It’s exactly what I want, everything changes.
why does it look like a full size truck? Playing in Mercedes territory w/$50k 4-cyl trickery....
I think the truck in this video is $37K
@@ytj22 $43,850. It STARTS at $37k, but dealers NEVER stock the bare-bones models. The cheapest one I can find is a 4 door almost bare SR5 in Ohio for $42,999.
nobody is been waiting for a tacoma that is $50k+
Thought mpg would be better.
"Midsize." Thing is big.
Not really. They look bigger on the outside than they are. They are a midsize truck so they are still cramped for space.
@@Policearegood-mt6kx very true. It's the same size inside as the 2001 Ranger I had years ago.
Still a tiny truck for us 6’ 4” guys. I sat in crew cab at the dealer, and while the front seat room is now GREAT, nobody could sit behind me. The driver seat back was 2” from the rear seat cushion 😢
@@J.W.W.look at the new ranger, actually usable back seats
I'm certainly not the first person to point this out -- but what an UGLY engine bay! How could they not have put on an engine cover!! This thing looks like a rube-goldberg pile of snakes!!!
I would assume to provide heat mitigation due to the turbocharged engine...
@@devildog5354For some, that was easy to figure out.
I wish the roofline would have remain rounded like all previous generations. It’s was a classic design cue.
I still got mine for $42k only 3k more than the 21 i had. Considering all the changes it has, isnt too bad. Granted mine basically has only a couple options and no markup
If you ever wanted to know what a 4 banger would be like in a tundra this would be it 😂
These prices 😭
It gets a little better.
Only the SR gets leaf springs. You guys have the SR5 so the comment made in the slalom is incorrect having leaf springs is incorrect.
All of the XtraCab Tacomas have leaf springs, not just the SR.
I was wondering the same but you can clearly see it has leaf springs.
They should have test the all-new rear suspension setup as I’m guessing it would handle much better.
Not true, all xtra cabs have leaf springs, and sr, sr5 and prerunner are available with that cab.
@@JetSkiSuper7 No no no no no. What you're seeing there is one of the multi-link links. It LOOKS like it's a leaf spring from a distance, but it is not!
Nope, at the 3 minute mark he clearly stated that the test truck has leaf springs.
What's the point of going to a turbo four that boasts more power but the towing capacity is lower than the previous V6? The hybrid will be able to tow more, but that'll cost more--you can get something else bigger and better. Plus the MPG is only slightly better.
Good looking truck, fake air vents and all, but hard pass for that amount of money.
Not a huge deal since most people won't actually use it as a truck.
The Ford Explorer out sold the Toyota Highlander because of Toyota's complex turbo and hybrid system. People are catching on that Toyota is using weak 4 bangers with turbos and Toyota's reliability will suffer as the vehicle age which will require expensive repair cost
@@natelove187That's ignorant BS. Tell us what engine the Highlander Hybrid uses...
@@natelove187this thing is not weak. I have one and I rarely have to floor it to get the power I need. The turbo really shines on steep hills. This truck has really surprised me with only 2 months of ownership.
@@mad-meh2719 the truck is cheap and underpowered and noisy raspy eco truck engine 🛻
Seems like a decent truck. could be a bit smaller though, don't think this one fits in most garages.
Send it to the crusher
I was thinking the mpgs would have been better.
Really? 21mpg is great for a body on frame mid size truck.
@@joeylopezphdnot when full size trucks get that or better.
@@Policearegood-mt6kx real world driving really depends. Your driving affects MPG as you all know. I drive a Lexus RC F, they are rated at 19 combined. I get 22-24 because I don’t flog it every light and on the highway I get 29mpg. Most people I see online get around 15mpg, they are heavy footed with it. Most full size trucks to not have combined consumption of 21mpg on MW’s route unless they are hybrid or diesels. Compare apples to apples.
@@joeylopezphd every manufacturer makes a full size that will get as good or better mpg than any current midsize.
@@Policearegood-mt6kxcorrect, they are mostly V6, or I4. Again when comparing against MW MPG loops. Toyota didn’t move to the I4 for MPG, they moved to it for emissions, same for the v6’s that replaced the v8’s. Toyota is pretty old school in many ways. 21mpg on a truck isn’t bad, it’s competitive compared to other rivals on the MW loop.
🔥🔥🔥🔥
For Toyota to completely get rid of the V6, 21 miles per gallon isn't that great for a 4-cylinder but I guess it does have a lot of power for the size, but I'm just saying I got an 07 tundra with a 5.7 and I can get 19mpg on the highway and it's paid off.
For 4x4 21 is great. Do more homework. LOL I don't buy a truck unless it's a 4x4.
taller bedsides and an available manual,bout the only plus
I’ll just say we’re going to hold on to our 2021 TRD Pro. LOL.
LOL. Glad I waited. The new TRD pro is significantly more powerful and capable.
@@ytj22 hey that’s great man. Really wonderful news. So happy for you.
@@stevenblunt-canosa9131 Agreed, thanks! 👍
Why no quarter mile time
Since it’s made in Mexico now I heard they are contemplating officially changing the name to Taco, since so many affectionately refer to them as that already.
My 2016 was manufactured in Mexico…..it was a leaning Taco the Toyota wouldn’t fix under warranty….it was traded in for another brand
If i was looking for a mid size truck I'd compare the Tacoma with a Nissan Frontier. Then I'd look for an older Tundra with the V8. From there I'd make my choice. Probably go with the Tundra so I wouldn't care if it got scratched. It's a truck, you haul crap and it gets war wounds. Get over it. Lots of choices out there, no need to spend 60k. Be smart and remember it's just a truck and not some wood polished French museum piece.
a four cylinder turbo is what they put in Subarus. I don't want a Subaru engine in my truck
Subaru baja?
I would have liked to have seen a quarter mile test result.
6.2 0-60 is roughly around high 14's
@@moejr1974 Thank you.
Unfortunately the track that we use was under maintenance for a few weeks and so we couldn't run the full quarter mile.
They really phoned in the styling on this one. Nothing really unique, it just looks like Tundra Jr.
Get a Tundra and get more capability space and almost the same fuel economy.
50 K ? May as well buy an F 150 !
That really is a good looking truck. Probably perfect. I get the SR5 or TRD sport for best value with 4x4.
So this is what we call a lifted truck. We clearly have different definitions of what lifted means. Also those prices are just suggestions. Add another 10% for market adjustments.
You can get the Tacoma discounted off MSRP already.
Those market adjustments are done.
@@edhcb9359 No you can't lol
Worth every penny
@@allentoyokawa9068 You need to watch some other automotive channels. Lots are full of discounted 2024’s.
No thanks, no to turbos
Wow 6 lugs have finally made their way to compact truck wheels
I have six on my 2006 Nissan Frontier...
LOL my 2005 Taco had em
@@thedude1553 @devildog5354 actually scratch that this is more midsize than compact
On the tundra frame? So its a tundra. Next year as big as the f-550...
I don’t care about what others might think but that truck doesn’t deserve to be called Tacoma.
Only time will tell if it’s reliable
What if Tacoma and Tundra pickups as well as the 4Runner and Land Cruiser 250 each got the even hotter GR treatment (GR-X could be the bestial off-road capable equivalent of the regular albeit track-focused GR) in case TRD Pro and Trailhunter aren't bestial enough against Ford's Raptor family?
So it's taco in name only with a 2.4 liter 4cyl engine that is fit to power nothing bigger than a Rav4
I'm going by toyotas past guidelines for automobiles 4.0 liter V6 Tacoma why not 3.5 liter V6 towing ability not adequate
If Toyota is smart they would focus on producing more of the TRD Off-road Premium Hybrid, that’s the sweet spot and no other truck can match it’s unique spot
Bigger and uglier than ever. I don’t want a turbo either. The addition heat, compression etc will shorten the engine life. Bring the basic Toyota Stout or something similar to the US.
Agreed Toyotas going like the big three !! 4 cyl turbo 8 speed transmissions high tech electronics !! Gimme the old school V6 5 speed transmissions not all glitzy designs !! Say what ya will but the older Tachomas will still be on the road for a long time while these newer designed Tachomas will be in the shop getting the engines n transmission repaired !!
Would this engine have been designed with additional compression and heat in mind?
@@ytj22 This engine is the same one used on lexus 4 door sedans....
@@1eyedwilli3 except with beefier internals and beefier turbocharger.
I am afraid Toyota has priced me out. I cannot see paying $50k MSRP for a 4x4 SR5. This is before Dealer Markup and add ons.
23 mpg hwy? Lol
Toyota used to be affordable and reliable. Can't say that any longer... Made in Mexico with turbo engine. Quality went downhill faster than you can say " Andale Arriba Arriba !!! "
The most expensive 4 banger truck ever, hard pass. Hecho en Mexico as well.
That fish hook tattoo was 🔥! Cool truck, too
What a weird thing to notice and bring attention too.
Kinda looked like a prison tatt.
Why does the narrator say this truck had a leaf spring suspension? The SR5 double cab has a multi-link coil spring suspension.
You can see the rear leaf springs in the steering test.
@@bradwart those are the suspension links. The only double cab with leaf springs is the SR. All the xtra cab models also have leafs
@@jmpattillo yep. facts.
It's confusing to say the least. JD says "with its standard leaf spring suspension" which is true for Tacoma in general since all base model SR trucks have leaf springs, however he says it like he's talking about the *SR5* truck they are testing, which might just be an error in the VO they didn't catch.
Check out the TFL test. Junk
Guess I'll keep my '98 Taco for a while longer!
Sucks they aren’t made here at the TMMTX plant anymore. 😔 Also, I hope people take that uglyass apron off too, it’s seriously an eyesore.
Not interested in a 4 cylinder truck. Toyota, you once made a great truck. Sad to see those days are gone.
Get you a big diesel then. The V6 is the taco now is junk and no power.
Good job Toyota 😊
Where 🧐
With this new Tacoma having grown yet another half a size, I think there's plenty of market space underneath it for a truly compact two-seater or extra-cab truck. Build it on the Prius platform, keep it low-spec and utilitarian, and it'll be a great rival for the Ford Maverick. A Toyota Taquito starting at $25k?
It's not that much bigger than the prior gen; less than an inch in overall length, about 2.5 inches in width...
There may be a Toyota Stout coming, but it's not going to be based on the Prius.
When people say these have gotten too expensive I think it's mainly because they want all the higher-trim frills. $32k to start for a base model is pretty reasonable and it probably has everything you need.
If its made in Mexico, it better be cheaper, cause quality is going to be lower
@@truth3598 Scotty, is that you?
Except you can't find one for $32k. Dealers do not stock the cheaper models. They don't make anything off them. The cheapest one I can find is almost bare bones and its $43k...
transmission, bearing inside engine, drive shaft seperation, weld isses rear axle fails, soft ware glitch 320k or 220k ? recalled first chevy dodge ford toyoy=ta, malfunction deluxe, run by older one restore it or wait 2026 for fixed ones.........run dont walk , huge problems even engine designer seems ?? well just google it, would not him representning my company maybe back up or assistant...... some are going to get fired for their falures??
I wonder if this guy talks like this outside of doing video… could you imagine talking to him around the dinner table… or in the bedroom LOL
Best looking mid size truck on the market!
No, but it’s a strong 4th or 5th.
Those trucks are WAYYYY OVER PRICED!!!!AND 🐌 SLOW I'LL STAY AWAY FROM THEM
Turbo4 sucks
No one wants a turbo 4. They want the 6 cylinder! And the truck design is really Ugly! Back lights and the sides are horrible looking. And it's made in Mexico! So it's a big... NO!
The old Tacoma did offer a 4 cylinder, but it was naturally aspirated, and it was offered in the lower trims.