2021 Midsize Truck Comparison: Tacoma vs. Ranger vs. Frontier vs. Colorado & Canyon
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- Опубліковано 25 чер 2024
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Midsize trucks can do it all. Quickly becoming the right size for many shoppers, midsize trucks are capable of towing, hauling and heading off-road. In this video, Ryan ZumMallen from Edmunds compares four of the top pickup trucks you can buy to see which is the best midsize truck for 2021. For this truck comparison, Ryan has the redesigned 2022 Nissan Frontier and puts it up against the top-rated Toyota Tacoma, the Ford Ranger and the GMC Canyon (the Chevy Colorado is covered as well). Ryan spends time with each truck and discusses their respective strengths and weaknesses, and he gives you his pick for best midsize truck and why. So if you're on the hunt for your next midsize truck, look no further than our 2021 midsize truck comparison test of the 2022 Nissan Frontier, 2021 Toyota Tacoma, 2021 Ford Ranger, and 2022 GMC Canyon.
2022 Nissan Frontier pricing & review: edmu.in/2YENuhx
2021 Toyota Tacoma pricing & review:edmu.in/38RfFeW
2021 Ford Ranger pricing & review: edmu.in/2VvVq3u
2021 Chevrolet Colorado pricing & review: edmu.in/3n9vjuy
2022 GMC Canyon pricing & review: edmu.in/3tpye3e
Intro 00:00
Nissan Frontier 01:00
Ford Ranger 04:14
GMC Canyon 07:21
Toyota Tacoma 10:32
Edmunds' Take 13:05
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GMC Canyon
I’ll take the 2023 canyon AT4
Ranger, this review is ridiculous.
Ranger but would rather wait for the refresh.
The Ridgeline ...best ride of all.
In my experience, a taller bed side means you can stack more items in the bed. Not sure why it was mentioned as a con. There’s a cool feature called a “tailgate” to aid in loading.
As a contractor I agree 1000%
I agree, maybe if you're shorter it might be an inconvenience but other than that gas mileage may be very slightly hindered with a higher tailgate
Yeah I have never heard someone complain that their bed sides were to tall lol I lost my trust in this review as soon as they labeled that a con.
I agree, plus you wouldn't want to risk your sides paint job trying to lift heavy stuff just to load from the sides 🤷♂️
Most people don’t fill their bed to the brim stacking small items
No one ever talks about how awful Tacoma seats are, unless you are 4'10" and like to sit flat on the floor. With your feet stuck out in front of you.
Me being 6'1 i can't fit too well. if one has a sunroof its a no go. Plus the legs extended out seating position isn't fun
That's the number one reason I don't ever look at one. If the seating position was more like a truck instead of a car I would have bought one years ago and I would probably love it. I commute 70 miles to work and the more upright seating position in my truck and in most SUVs is way more comfortable.
you bang your head getting in and youre sitting on the floor. deal breaker. because, you have to be able to drive it.
@@samsayscheese yup its not a truck for tall people
The Tacoma is great short dudes like me (5'3"). I've driven many pickups and this one feels like it was made for me.
I really like the (finally) updated Nissan.
I agree. I love the style.
That new Nissan Tacoma is sharp.
@@Charliefox71 New tundra is Fugly
@@floydlarken3148 I never said anything about the Tundra.
@@Charliefox71 Oh I know I was just commenting in general sorry if it offended you
3:44 a great example of how absolutely insane car and truck prices have gotten. Way over priced these days, so little value for money on these base models which cost as much as fully loaded versions did 5 years ago
I expected better from edmunds. You had 4 trucks in your possession and provided us no instrumented tests. No actual examples of off-road capability. Towing, or city/hwy manners. At least line them up bracket style and do a 1/4 mile run just for fun.
Everyone of the larger outlets is like this. These just read the press releases without opinening on the vehicle itself.
The 2019 Ranger vs Tacoma vs Colorado video they did was far more useful. Real impressions of driving on and off road, user conscious review of the interiors and beds.
I've never heard high bed walls as being a con... There's something called a tailgate on the rear of the vehicle that helps for loading and unloading cargo! Neat right?
Currently in my area, a Tacoma SR5 is just as expensive as the new frontier with the SV trim package (which is the mid level). The frontier has a way better driving experience, more features, and a better powertrain. I believe the tacoma's price is so high due to its name and history.
Burned twice with Nissan transmissions. No more
ikr I saw a 2010 tacoma cost the same as a new tacoma like wtf?
Yeah value on Tacoma doesn’t really go down bcs it reliable
So might as well buy a Taco so 4 years and 50k miles later, you can sell it for what you bought it for.
Just buy a used Tacoma for the price range you are looking for and then resell it when its paid off. Then you can easily buy any new vehicle you want with that high value longevity.
The height on the tacoma makes it hard to get into *skips the running board*
Running boards aside, he's not lying. Also Running boards are stupid on the off road model.
Ranger guy here …. Frontier is very nice and of course old faithful taco gets your vote but I’ll keep my ranger. I do like the older Colorado zr2 I think they are called
I like the Ranger also ! What year model do you have and how’s it holding up ?
@@mykevenable8180 2020 already got 32k miles on it. Plenty of power coming from a tuned mustang s550 GT
@@mykevenable8180 when wheeling at times I feel it just requires a little more throttle opposed to my Jeep. Would t mind re-gearing
@@mikedee6974 was that a special factory order or did you do the engine swap ?
glad I'm not the only ranger guy with this opinion 😅
i thought the Tacoma was the WORST on fuel, ride quality And Interior space? ??? lol
im 5'9 and could barely fit in the back 😅
Some of these "car guys" don't have much knowledge of trucks, and they love imports.
And maybe Im alone on this, but I think the front end of the Taco is the ugliest of the 4.
I force my 6'5 friend to sit in the back of my taco behind my seat (6'0)
@@brutusthepug1012 is he into BSDM or torture? lol 😂
@@redriver15262 he's into free rides
Complaining about the Frontiers price when it's the first new Frontier in 16 years! As long as it's in the same realm as the others then is fine, I think its earned the right to raise the price considering you get more crap with them and a standard v6. Not a fan boy just using some logic.
Exactly
Ya I bought it and it’s amazing bro it actually turns heads
I looked at all of these recently before settling on the Frontier.
The GM and Ford offerings either had a poor interior layout, or were flat out uncomfortable.
The Tacoma’s unique folding rear seat was a big draw, but Toyota dealers near me weren’t willing to negotiate on the outrageous markups common in the market.
Frontier SV4x4 was a solid truck with killer seats and everything you need in a small truck.
We just bought the Nissan Frontier Pro 4x last night. We love it. Yes...the mark up 'market availability' sucks but oh well....
The Nissan has been growing out of favour in Canada and the USA as does sale ls numbers. Nissan never did anything about the engine cooling systems in their trucks and suvs when the radiator fluid would mix w the engine fluids and cause catastrophic damage. Nissan is on its way out and no new engine and tranny will change what North America feels. The old Nissan was bulletproof before they went w Renault.
@@TC-hs5wy Q4 2021 the Frontier outsold all midsize trucks except the Tacoma.
@@TC-hs5wy Uhh what? They fixed the trans cooler issue in like 09 or 2010. It's no longer built into the rad but a separate unit. Second gens are also one of the highest selling models of midsized truck in existence behind the taco of course.
Only assholes drive Jack the ranger was the most American made truck that hold his value better has more power toes more better gas mileage. Comfortable
Who else is here for the comments? 🍿
Havent watched the video but I already know that the Ranger will get blasted. Edmunds hates Ford
It honestly isn't great though. The interior looks 2010 chic, ride isn't great (not as bad as they make it out to be) and only offers a 4 cyl.
@@androiduberalles It's literally one of the best in class... If not THE best
@@jstrig I beg to differ based on actually test driving them and cross shopping but to each their own.
@@androiduberalles Among the gasoline engines, it is the quickest, tows the most, has the highest payload, has the best fuel economy, and is comfortable, unlike the Tacoma
Yeah, Edmunds has a grudge when it comes to Ford. I really question how equitable their ratings are.
I have a 2015 GMC Canyon, and I'm still very happy with it. To be honest, it's more truck than I needed. I could have easily gotten by with a Honda Ridgeline. When I went looking for a a new truck, I was planning on testing out the Tacoma and Frontier as well as the Canyon. But I can be impulsive at times. I went to the GMC dealership first because it's only a few miles away from my home. I never made it to Nissan or Toyota. I took the Canyon for a test drive and I bought it that day. I don't have any major problems or complaints, and I enjoy it every time I drive it. It's not perfect, but it has been good enough. Comfort-wise, I find it very good, for me anyway. I did a ten hour drive and by the time I reached my destination, I was still feeling "fresh as a daisy". I will confess, however, I did have to get a couple things fixed. I'm sure I wouldn't have had any problems with a Tacoma. But I have no regrets. The best part? It's paid for.
Motion sickness from a vehicle reviewer? I'm sorry, but you just lost your card to review vehicles.
Seriously. The Ranger segment of this review was absurd. It's a great truck, if a bit dated. But I kind of appreciate the simplicity of it and the ease of keeping it clean on the interior. Also, they claim the layout is confusing... I don't understand that at all. It could not be more simple to understand where things are and how they work.
Or might just show how terribly Ford tuned that suspension
@@kylenewberry2598 I have owned one for over 2 years. I drive in the Rocky Mountains consistently. Never once have I or my passengers ever had motion sickness. That statement is ridiculous, especially coming from a car "reviewer."
@@formber it's not just them, it's every decent auto mag I've seen similiar things.
It seem to of improved but at least the initial few years it was poorly tuned. And given the track record of Ford that makes sense (see the initial RS tuning debacle)
I'm embarrassed to admit it, but I test drove a 21 Ranger for 10 minutes and felt motion sickness. Not sure if I'd get used to it or not but it's partly why I didn't buy it.
Taller walls is an advantage to me, would rather have more walled storage than ease of access from the side.
The Frontier has a big advantage coming late to the game here. The interior is very well laid out and extremely functional. I don't know why the pricing was a pain point in this video; I think Nissan's approach with fewer trim levels and option packages makes it easier to digest than wading through what Ford and Toyota offer.
For the time being, I'd say the frontier is now the best in class.
Yeah the new one obviously
@@HDA_III I mean even the old one was arguably better than the competitors
i have one and i love it
hows the reliability on them?
@@randomstuff463 as reliable as your mother
Honestly, I like the Frontier the best. Between the interior, seating position, power, exterior styling, it checks all the boxes for me. Second place would go to the Tacoma but I’ve driven one. I really didn’t like the seating position. I felt like I was sitting on the floor. You can even see what I’m talking about when her first climbs in the truck in this video.
I own a 2017 and I am 6 ft. I dont have an issue at all with it. The only thing with the Toyota is if you are under 5' 9" its higher to get into than most
@Richard Vidal tacomas are cramped. I am 6'4 and broad. I had more room in an old school ranger than a tacoma. Doesn't help either that they are boring as all fuck to drive.
@@cavalierliberty6838 You are full of crap I had a old school ranger before my Tacoma so that is ridiculous, and for all you guys buying the other Trucks I will be driving 100,000 plus miles without any problems, couldn't say that with the Ranger.
@@briansalisbury5760 god, this is why i hate toyota drivers. Look. The tacoma was NOT designed for people like me. Take your supposed longevity and blow it out the tailpipe of your truck. No one gives a shit
@@cavalierliberty6838 some people forget the older ones were far more reliable the newer gens aren't as reliable as people claim.
Have owned both Japanese brands, and gotta respect both of them. But there seems to be a Toy bias in many reviews including this one. I see a trend of high regard for the Frontier in powertrain, cab quietness and comfort, road manners, braking, etc, while many reviews criticize Tacoma for bad seating position, grabby brakes, weak torque even with V6, and a trans that hunts for gears all the time, and still has rear drums. Yet they almost always rate the taco as no. 1. Often they state reliability as a factor, but how is a Frontier not reliable? At one time they had the radiator/transmission issue, but that's all I have heard. Toyota replaced many rotten frames due to rust. Once I had a nice SR5 4we that I loved, but it had eaten a head gasket and rear diff before 100k.
As a body guy, I am leery of that composite bed if it breaks under impact.
All that said , nobody builds perfect stuff, and I am not sure how Toyota got on such a pedestal. And with Nissan making such a strong effort, why do people expect them to be a lot cheaoer than other brands? People will rip the frontier for its "old" frame, which has held up very well and still works fine, but few criticize the "old" tacoma. I am just saying there needs to be more objectivity in these tests, especially when I see in the comments ts that many buyers did their own testing and got different results. Edmund's seems in cahoots with Toyota.
But I probably should not be looking at this stuff. My old work truck is a Hardbody with 423k miles, 105 HP, and most if the running gear stock. Freshened the engine just before 300k, but it was far from dead.
Hope Nissan still builds like this. Japanese integrity is amazing.
I have 2020 chevy colorado and I love it. Two years and not a single problem. I could not be happier.
I love that Edmunds does so many comparison tests!
Quantity over quality is definitely the vibe I get from these videos unfortunately.
I love my Canyon! Its not a AT4 but such a good truck. Went with the SLT because I wanted leather seats without buying a Denali.
Anyone else notice the Nissan grab handle completely moving when they yanked on it.
I agree with most of this, but there needs to be a better focus on the actual driving experience. The Tacoma's cabin is much shorter and you basically have to drive it reclined back like a car if you are taller than 5'8". The seating position is a royal pain if you take it off-road. While the kit and reliability are tried and true for sure, I would seriously hand more credit to the Colorado/Canyon vehicles, especially the ZR2.
I do agree that the room inside most toyotas like the fortune or hilux are small and short.
Tacoma’s are overpriced and overrated. The 1100 pound payload on the crew cab model is ridiculous.
I drive a canyon it’s got plenty of space more leg space than my old 2011 Tacoma
I think the height of the cabin is overblown. I’m 6’3”, never bothered me
Colorados are known for poor reliability ratings. Chevy had been putting the wrong transmission fluid in for years and so the transmissions grit like sand.
Could we get a review of these in the entry and or mid-tier 4x4 trims? Not everyone wants to spend 50k on a TRD pro or Denali...it would be nice to see how the mid-tier trucks look and handle towing.
TRD Pros are only 50k where you live? Here in the California Bay Area you won’t find one for under $65k
The trd off road is basically in the middle. You can get an off road without any of the fancy stuff for about 40k. Sr and sr5 are entry level and limited and trd pro are the higher models.
I paid $12500 for my Ranger 99 XLT with 21k on it. 50k for midsize truck 🤨
@J P it's also a 99 ford ranger. I could make a 2 mile long list on how the newer trucks are better than a 1992.
@@jesusmaciasfranco6276 California is highly inflated on everything, particularly in SF area which is probably the highest inflation rate in the nation. TRD Pros are roughly $48k on average in Texas. The equally capable TRD Off Road is $40-$43k.
So we all do realize that the industry loves to hate on Ford which is always a shoe in. Bro the Ranger videos shows it out performing those trucks. And the Tacoma? Most viewers choose Toyota because they think it stands for something great. Let's not forget the Tundra has lagged behind all American tucks. All big and non agile. Stop.
Bruh, I rented the Ford Ranger the engine is peppy but I agree with most of what he said the best feature is keyless start. The back seat is terrible in the Ranger. I hate the sit on the floor action that Tacoma has too. I cannot stand Toyota power trains it is not great. The new Frontier is a very big improvement but what do you expect from a company that has not changed its vehicle since 2005. My favorite in the Colorado ZR2 but it has it flaws the fact that you are still starting it with a key and no high tech safety.
You mentioned the Tundra. Well you seem to forget that when the current geN Tundra was introduced in 2014 it was BEST IN CLASS ALL AROUND and I can assure you that it will be best in class for the 2022 model year. Also, there is a reason why the Tacoma is the best selling mid-sized truck that reason is reliability BYE NOW!!
@@romairoblackstock5100 the 2014 is just a refresh on the 2007, they're of the same generation.
@@romairoblackstock5100 when it was introduced it was championed but where do u see most Tundras nowadays.? The whole reliability thing is smoking mirrors to me. I know forsure tho America is driving 05 06 07 08 Ford Mercury's and Lincoln everywhere like they never left.
@@keithcollins7435 the ranger has the largest rear seat though
mid size is the perfect size for most
Just got my 2022 tacoma limited and I love it soooo much
I fully agree with this list.
I disagree with the ranger. It’s not so bad. The taco has horrible seating position and the canyon has some of the worst reliability ratings in any class. Ford being ford they’re not that reliable either, but better than what Gm is doing. The frontier will be a competitor. Good power train, seats, comfort, and spec and I really like it. But the ranger isn’t as bad as u say. Just my opinion. It is the second best best mid sizer in the US rn. Just saying. Again, just my opinion
Your version of Rangers is really good even with a 2.3 Petrol engine.
We get them as a 2.0 Bi-turbo diesel engine here in Africa. What you have as a lariat we call it a Wildtrak.
Great review video too 💯
Cool review. Pretty soon all are going to be new and you will have to do this again. Looking forward to it.
The reason why the Frontier’s price went up so much is because they got rid of the stripped down model with the 4 cylinder engine and manual transmission. I don’t know why that was so hard to figure out. This entire review was a joke.
Which is interesting because the only people who want frontiers are mall cops and people who are okay with cheap vehicles. Why would you get a Nissan at that price point when you can get a more reliable and rugged Tacoma, or more refined and performance oriented ranger.
@@anubis1416 I’ll take the new frontier over the ranger anyday. The frontier has always been a strong outperforming truck. The only reason it got such a bad rep was that it’s looks were outdated and the cursed CVT models that Nissan produced in its suvs and sedans. However theyre now pushing for a new change to Nissan by dropping their cheap CVT models and updating their new models (looks and specs). I’m excited as hell for Nissan’s new vehicle models and can’t wait for what they came up with on their new generation vehicles. Sadly they eliminated their manual transmissions and 4 cyl option for trucks which I think was a big mistake. So far Nissan is going up against climbing a steep mountain of competition and we’ll see if it can outperform the competition.
This entire review misses the mark.
True the new Frontier ride is amazing , seats are very comfortable the platform remains mostly unchanged but its tried and true I'm not one to bash other trucks to each their own. But in my opinion Tacoma gets way to much hype the seats suck, not a big of a few things especially the price. The new pro4x has better payload then the previous gen and towing is bumped a bit for the pro4x models Its very comparable to the trd offroad with out sacrificing ride, seats and few other things. Just my opinion but the fan boys will be here soon
@@anubis1416 the Tacoma is outdated and over priced and underpowered. People buy them for the name, that’s all. And the new ranger is butt ugly
I love my 2022 Nissan Frontier Pro X so far!
wait till the market get normal and watch the prices come down and then you will see more Frontiers on the road.
All you see is Ford Rangers Fx4.
Everyone bought the Ranger when they were priced normal!
I have a soft spot in my heart for that canyon.
I just like the muscular front and the trucky like look. Plus the backseat has a little more leg room. But the nissan is def a hit!
The Ford I really don't care for the front, looks like a car/sedan..But I like it overall.
The Toyota is just sort of dated and the interior is tight spaced. That frontier is got all of em beat!
I have a 2022 canyon and I like it a lot just got it a couple weeks ago I use to have a 2011 Tacoma I just wanted to change it up
I loved my 16 canyon when it wasn’t breaking down every couple thousand kms… I just couldn’t recommend it even to my greatest enemies. Never have I ever had a vehicle have components fail in every aspect.
The one thing the Canyon has going for it is looks. It looks the best of all the trucks. And it doesn't have a lot of the faults of the Colorado. The new Frontier is definitely giving the Tacoma a run for the money, but remember that Toyota is redesigning the Tacoma. It already did with the Tundra. As is Ford redesigning the Ranger. There are rumors that RAM is bringing a Dakota in at the end of 2023. 2022 lineup is honestly all dated with the exception of the Frontier. If you want to buy a new vehicle, wait for the 2024 lineup. Inflation rates should level out and the chip shortage should be fixed.
@@DarkFilmDirector I tried to hold out..but my 2004 corolla was wayyy outdated. Grabbed the frontier but I will def be checking for the ranger, canyon, colorado and very interested to see wat dodge will do with that dakota..
Got a 92 Nissan truck. 250000 miles and still ran great traded in for a 2004 Titan. 308000 miles still ran great when I traded it in. Now a 2020 Frontier.
Just breaking it in at 35000.
All the trucks oil level were at full at every oil change. Very dependable.
Got 21 Tacoma TRD Off Road, best vehicle purchase i ever made. Amazing truck
I’m still choosing my 94’ Nissan Hardbody. It’s a gem and it’s being used daily as a “truck”.
How many miles does it have
that's a gem right there. I wish I hadn't sell my 720 4x4 back in 2019
I have a 90 Toyota pickup with over 430k miles and running nice !
@@henryanaya8459 a Pizza Planet pickup ?😏
@@jonlosito2004 yes sir, I like the way mine looks!
That’s the most biased review ever , the frontier lost points because of it base price ? ??? That makes no sense I have a lot of friends with the Tacoma that have regrets buying the Truck because it’s very uncomfortable. That review is biased .
No Gladiator??? I drove a 2016 Frontier Desert Runner for 60k miles. No issues. Bad MPG but expected. Lots of plastic but it was very cheap when I bought it new. I then went and bought a new 2021 manual Gladiator Rubicon. I got $4000 off and they gave me $800 for my leased Honda Civic Sport. I paid $44600 for it, basically the same as a Sport with an automatic transmission. Along with being a convertible truck, I love it. So does my wife. The open air experience is game-changing having never had a Jeep before.
I have a colorado for three years. I 💘 love it. So far so 👍 good. I love the look.
I hate the small buttons for the Ac on my ranger!!! But I love the safety features
Traded in my 2011 Tacoma for 2021 Canyon AT4 and have been very happy with it. I checked out all the main players; Ranger, Frontier, Tacoma, Colorado/Canyon. Canyon was the most comfortable to me. Great truck!
Love the new frontier!
I'm probably going to sound like a fanboy, but I really like my '19 Ranger (Lariat FX4). Maybe it's a lack of comparison to other mid-size trucks, but I haven't noticed any of the driving flaws he mentioned. I'm not a small guy, and I find it a nice, comfortable ride. I agree that the back seats are next to useless. Not Porsche 911 useless, but close. They're big enough for my dog to lay down on and that's good enough for me.
I'm a Toyota Tundra owner. I would certainly buy another Toyota. having said that I was hoping the Frontier would rank higher. I actually like what I see with what Nissan did.
They mostly complain about pricing with the frontier but thats just MSRP for trim. Out in the real world where dealers mark up price and such, the tacoma becomes just as expensive as the new frontier. Dealers know the tacoma is a household name and they'll put a premium on it just for that
Can’t wait for the new Frontier to arrive at my local nissan dealer 🥶
Love my 19 PX4, love all these trucks. Think these will all be desired in 25 years
Nobody here is talking about Beretta pistols?...
For the 1st time in 20years I am shopping for a new mid size truck. Find this video helpful. I will check each model for making purchase
FORD ALL THE WAY
Just bought the frontier after driving the taco and the Chevy, frankly we drove the SV and the Pro4x and opted for the Pro4x based on everything you get. Compared to the taco off road it hands down out classes it in every way. First getting in much easier in the frontier. Then power much better in the frontier, as is the drive wow how quiet and visibility is much better in the frontier. Use-ability simply goes to the frontier for the rear seat fold up or down, makes it so easy. As is the bed access slightly better than the taco. But frankly price, Pro4x was less than the taco SR5. Edmund’s needs to find someone other than a taco fan boy to do these reviews. Hard on the ford but soft on the toyo!
Very true
I love how they show base price- as if you could get any of them for that price these days.
Got myself a Colorado WT 2019 v6 crew cab full size because it was the best choice for me overall. I manage 9.6L/100km on my everyday drivewhich is awesome for a midsize that big! I love my tryck!
Missing Jeep Gladiator, Honda Ridgeline and Chevy Colorado. I really want to see all midsize trucks in 1 video.
Colorado is a rebadged Canyon or is it the other way around? I get confused sometimes
I can’t believe they left out the gladiator and the Ridgeline! It’s crazy to have a “best of”
He clearly explained why
no ones gonna talk about the stupid seating position of tacom coz of high floor? and that retarded transmission paired with a gutless motor. Thank god i got 20’ Zr2.
Just got my 23' Ford Ranger Tremor in cactus grey and man do I love this thing
Great personality Sir👍🏿👍🏿
I have a 21 Colorado Z71 and love it. Didn't need a full size truck. Hope they don't screw it up with the redesign. Heard they are going with their big 4 cylinder as the only engine choice. I guess its 310 hp and good torque should be ok.
For me it would probably be the new Nissan Pro4X or the Colorado ZR2.
I drove them all. Really wanted a Tacoma. After driving it I opted out. It felt like a 10yo truck. I ended up with the Ranger. It wasn't even on my radar. I bought mine in 2-22. I am still extremely happy with it. If you are shopping for a mid-sized truck I would suggest test driving them all.
That Frontier engine and transmission sold me. No regrets. It's a truck through and through.
I've driven all four of these trucks very recently even though I knew I wouldn't like the Tacoma based on previous experience I gave it a try just to see if anything was different. Nope. Still the worst of the bunch as far as everything that matters ninety eight percent of the time. Worst power, worst ride and handling and most uncomfortable. How anyone considers the Tacoma the best in an actual comparison and not just a perception contest is beyond me. When Nissan had an ancient design Edmunds and everyone else trashed it. Now that Toyota is the old man in the crowd, well, suddenly it's not old, it's, uh, tried and true, and, umm, you know exactly what you're going to get, yeah, that's it. Give me a break with the bias garbage. The Tacoma is a reliable truck and good off road where the vast majority of owners will never use it beyond the capabilities of any of the other trucks here which are pretty darn capable in their own right if you knew what you were doing with them. And this really isn't meant as a slam of the Tacoma as much as it is calling out the inherent bias here. If you are somehow able to get comfortable in the Tacoma it is still the dog of the bunch even against the quite old Ranger (it's a carry over international platform). Hell, if we're awarding blue ribbons on the basis of being tried and true and knowing what you're going to get let's just grab a 2019 Frontier and pop the celebratory champagne. Why not a 2011 Ranger even?
I actually drive a Tacoma and I’m 6 foot 4. I have no issues with comfort whatsoever. Now that being said I haven’t driven any of the other trucks
@@zackaryhosler2502 My job is to drive around rental cars. I hate GM products but if the Frontier didn’t get this update I would consider the Colorado over the Taco by comfort alone…
The tacoma is the only option here with a manual transmission. Thats what i have on my 20 trd pro. I freaking love it. I added a tune for 600 bucks and the dealership didnt notice after my last checkup. She probably sitting close to 310 hp now if i put in premium. Im a lil biased since i havent driven these other trucks but since no one else had that option cept jeep with the gladiator, but im not spending that kind of cash on a jeep/dodge/ram. The reliability and resale value is hard to pass on. And honeslty "if it aint broke dont fix it" suits me fine, and the third gen tacoma has been around for 5 years now, thats 5 years of toyota development.
@@trukbones1672 And that's a completely fair and honest take on this. You wanted a manual and only Toyota offers it. Done deal. The issue isn't that the Tacoma isn't the right truck for many but rather that Edmunds and a good many other outlets don't apply the same standards across the board when doing these comparisons.
@@FiniteBlu I also would choose any other mid size truck over the Tacoma based on comfort alone. However, my issue with Edmunds and many other outlets like it is their lack of consistency. If you ding one brand because their truck is supposedly outdated then you have to ding all brands. Over the years I've watched as biased reporters blatantly listed incorrect payloads and towing capacities in some cases taking the max payload from one brads two wheel drive work truck and comparing to a competing brands off road spec model which we know always have lower payloads. Ride and handling may be a bit subjective but while the Tacoma doesn't trail that badly in handling it's still the worst and ride quality is mediocre. Compared to the refinement of the GMC or Nissan both the Ranger and Tacoma have got some catching up to do. None of them are bad trucks but if you're doing a comparison the only way to make the current Tacoma the winner over it's updated competition is to ignore the reality of that competition and apply your own brand bias.
I recently purchased the 2021 Ranger STX 4 x 4,extremely hard to find,and I could not love it more.I got the base model without all the electronics,and am getting almost 24 mpg.I will admit that I traded in my 2010 Ranger,so that is what I'm comparing it to.Highly recommended!
I highly doubt you're getting 24 mpg from a full tank of gas. There's no way you are averaging 24 unless it's a 2wd and you have like 40 psi on your tires (not smart) and only driving highway at no more that 60 mph
@@alexgarcia3900 You are correct sir.After driving for 5,000 miles I am now getting about 22.8 in combined driving,but mostly on secondary roads.
@@MrPopbottleboy still pretty decent.
After owning a 2019 Colorado and getting rid of it in 2021 for a Toyota 4Runner TRD partially owing to how everyone online loves to take a crap on GM I thought I’d never look back; I just traded back into a ‘22 GMC Canyon 3.6 w/2k miles after test driving all of the midsize trucks, including the new Canyon. Never thought I’d be defending the second gens and GM but here I am, a return GM customer in 2024.
I like all of these trucks, and I especially love the new Frontier, but I hate that only the Taco comes with a manual
I saw an sv at the dealership for $46k. The price is ridiculous.
Those are the dealers jacking up the price not Nissan
A pro 4x in Canada without the luxury group is 49k
Edmunds hates the Ranger and I can’t quite understand why? Yes the shocks that come with the FX4 do suck badly but other than that the power is great and it’s an awesome capable truck to take off. Btw I test drove a Colorado, a Tacoma and didn’t bother with anything from Nissan since anytime I’ve ever owned one I’ve been burned by a massive maintenance bull plus they haven’t made anything good since the late 90s. I’d still rather have my Ranger over any of those trucks anyday.
Nope, Toyota and Nissan
@@veteransforequality7347 Toyota yes but Nissan nah
The problem with the Ranger, is it's an ancient (2011 w/ 2015 refresh) model brought to the US from overseas just to have something in the segment. Literally, all they did to it was throw a metal bumper on it, because they can here. The interior is tight, you can clearly see that the screen in it is surrounded by a GIANT bezel, because why update the vehicle to fit the new infotainment system... and everywhere you look, you have cheap looking, hard, flat black plastic. For what you're paying for one of these the Lariat specific LED headlights should be standard, even European models get LED headlights standard. They could have at least tried to upgrade the interior to compete. At this point, it's just overpriced, poorly executed crap. The Canyon and Colorado are oldish, but provide better from and function over the Ranger. Tacoma, yeah it's circa 2016, yeah its interior is a bit tight and the head-unit looks like an afterthought... but, it holds its resale value, is reliable as hell, and for anyone looking to go off-road seems to have actually thought it through.
Nissan on the other hand... The old Frontier was basically 20 years old, had it a few times as a rental for work and god it was terrible. A car sized fuel tank, and sub 20 MPG. The new one looks better, and has at least been given new life.. but that build quality and their current reputation paired with them trying to make up profits with its current price... it's a hard pass. It's a shame they didn't do the Ridgeline because of it being unibody... It may start with a pretty high price tag, but the function, quality, and flexibility you get out of it make even a base AWD model a great choice for those in need of a comfortable daily driver that can handle some weekend home depot run duties.
@Whyworry Street maybe this new Gen of Frontiers, time will tell. My brother-in-law buys nothing but Frontiers and by the time he trades one in for another one the tranny is all but shot and has to limp it in to the dealership at about 100k for mileage. That’s with light use too, doesn’t tow anything and no off-road use either.
@Whyworry Street Don’t get me wrong. The Frontier is much more comfortable truck to drive in than the Tacoma, but with my bad experience of the Frontier being the leakier of the two, I trust the Tacoma to last me much longer than the Frontier before other parts break down with it too. Otherwise, both trucks are about on par on engine reliability without a doubt.
None of these are badtrucks....I have a 2019 Tacoma TRD Off Road 4x4 (purchased new in Jan of 19)....I now have 150K miles on it, many in 4WD...the truck is terrific!!!!! Reliable, capable on and off road...a terrific value.
it's a very good show thanks bro.
That grab handle fixing to pop off is all I need to know about the Datsun
Yeah it didn’t look secure at all
I, too, noticed the flimsy grab handles. 😂
Honestly you can make most grab handles wooble with you try
@@VaunShiz um no. that shit was clearly not bolted tight
It's been a 'press vehicle'. No telling how many non-vested drivers were testing it to see if they could pull it apart...
Have driven all but the GMC/Chevy- the new Frontier is excellent, power and ride quality is great. Back seat is cramped. Significantly better than the Taco and much better interior quality than my 2019 Ranger
As a long time Taco owner, I would agree with your assessment. Nissan has a winner in the new Frontier. However, Ford and Toyota are redesigning their mid size lineup. And RAM is bringing back the Dakota. It's gonna be an interesting market in the next couple of years.
0:00 ok, I'm here, I'm prepared, and I'm ready to get ANGRY
Thank you for the confirmation on the Taco
While I prefer the Nissan as far as quality styling goes, the Colorado ZR2 with the bison package is a frigging unmatched beast!! I checked out a Tacoma TRD pro, and I found it unlivable unless you want a spine replacement.
Overall I still like your videos way above Kelly blue book or Consumer Reports videos. This video was fun and made me smile :)
Agree with you on the Tacoma seats. Drove one for a while and could never find a comfortable seating position
Taco… I purchased a 2020 4X4 Sport here in Canada and I’m still enjoying it , especially the power drivers seat that was first introduced for the 2020 model year. I do find a the steering to be a bit vague but it is after all a truck and from you perch the view of the road ahead is good.
It’s very well built and very comfortable on long drives …I’m guessing it’s going to occupy a space in my garage for some time to come….and because of the crazy COVID used car pricing it’s worth more that I paid for it…not bad for a depreciating asset.
I too recently purchased a new Taco and I love the thing. I almost went with the Ranger but then i remember all of the nightmares from previous fords that I've owned. Taco knocks it out of the park
Which of these trucks are the most comfortable to take long drives in? Front and back seat comfort for passengers over 6'0 and broad shoulder.
Let’s be honest they are all decent mid sized trucks and you’d probably be happy with any of them.
Not the canyon it looks out of place compared to all of them.
@@DoctorRickSanchez love my 2018 canyon SLT thing is fantastic I'd recommend to anyone. Will be taking a peek at some Nissan dealerships as soon as that frontier is in the wild may consider trading in for it.
No one ever compares price. Gizmos, gadgets and info systems sure but include the price as seen so we get an idea of what we are giving up or can do without.
All are in the high 30s to start.
After lots of research and watching many videos comparing the mid sized trucks, I chose the Ranger. This is a replacement for my 2001 Nissan Frontier which at 202000+ miles still runs great to this day. Other than the usual maintenance items tires, brakes, battery, spark plugs etc.. the only other repairs were a water pump, radiator, and exhaust manifold. It has been a very reliable truck. I sat in a Toyota and just wasn't comfortable (I'm 5'8). I also sat in the new Nissan which was very comfortable as was the Chevy. While no truck is perfect, the Ford checked off most of the boxes for me, with MPG's being the best of all the mid sized. Im at 4000 miles with my 2022 and my best mileage so far has been 24.8 in mixed driving (hand calculated). Time will tell if it makes it to 200000 miles with minor repairs. Fingers crossed.
"My complaint is when another guy jumps on an the ride gets rough, he can't find the button"
-his girlfriend
These are cute toys. I remember my first Haul.
Bought a 2021 Colorado after working for Toyota for 2 years and I absolutely love it. Buy the taco if you off-road and don't care about city driving, buy the Colorado if you don't off road and want a more refined ride. Forget the others (Canyon and Colorado are obviously interchangeable here).
So all others are irrelevant or have you driven them all to come to this conclusion?
Why not just buy a Mercedes then? I bought a truck for truck things. Chevy is not good for long term reliability these days and the Colorado is absurdly priced for what you get.
I drove all these trucks recently (no frontier at the time). Ended up with a Colorado. Wouldn't trade my ZR2 for any of these.
In that case get a Honda Ridgeline. Better fuel economy, better ride quality, better reliability, and more practical.
I still like the Ranger. It's the weekend work truck for people that need something more than a light option like the Ridgeline or Hyundai Santa Cruz. Good gas mileage, good payload, and max towing of 7500lbs is great when you hit those weekend or vacation projects. With the Nissan jumping up in price, the Ranger is a great work truck option (unless someone is like me and they like the simple barebone style it has). If the Tacoma had higher payload and towing, or just better gas mileage, the Ranger wouldn't have a purpose. I Don't need a full size truck, so my options are numerous, and difficult. Love the Ranger, but the Tacoma is just so damn good. Frontier was an option before the jacked the price up.
I'm bouncing between the Ranger and the Colorado all the time. I've tried to buy both in the last few months. There the most capable and I've had the opportunity to test drive all 4 of these. Personally I feel like everything that the Frontier was tiring to do in the update. Ranger and the Colorado do better. The ride quality and felt worse comparing it to the others too right after one another. However the Tacoma felt like driving a truck from 2005 with a aftermarket digital display added on, with an awkward squashed interior. "Tacoma is just so damn good"? Personally just don't see it. I've been obsessed with research into midsize trucks. Deeper I go more I feel like Tacoma might actually be the worst all-around truck right now.
Is the Tacoma uncomfortable with the floor height being so high and your legs stretched out when driving?
Tacoma's are wildly popular because of aftermarket support, overlanding builds, offroad capability, size isn't as big as its competitors so it's easier to park and maneuver, extemely reliable, and durable. You never almost see a stock tacoma on the road. It is an enthusiast vehicle for the masses.
I own a Canyon AT4 diesel and couldn't be happier. Great towing capacity, tons of torque, 30mpg on the highway and it looks great.
Canyon Denali diesel owner here and agree fully, great mpg & torque, tows great, comfortable and off-roads with the best of them.
The only thing bad about my ranger is the floaty feel, but throwing on the Fox shocks took care of it. Gets great gas mileage and tows better than any other midsize truck. Also off-roads very well, only out-classed by the TRD-Pro. Feels like you did it dirt especially when it has more space, power, better price, better towing capacity and better gas mileage than the Nissan and GMC. Just felt like you skipped over everything good about the ranger.
He was too busy complaining about the button size 😂
Anyone know the filming location where all the trucks are parked? Thanks
wow............ i just bought a 2021 toyota tacoma sr5 with the 6 foot bed and i couldn't be happier......love it! great video.......
Hopefully Ford ups their game on th next gen 2023 Ranger.
Except that Edmunds doesn’t tell you that they are biased against Ford and that in the comments it is the most recommended and the most praised
It's significantly better than the Toyota and Colorado
The current ranger is pretty solid given it's age. The next gen ranger should be fantastic based on the clay model of it we saw a few years ago, and some of the details leaking out currently.
Gladiator is not that much more when you compare to competitors with 4x4 , V6, 4x4 and crew cab. The others start less but when make the options equivalent it's not that far off
Just got my hands on 2022 Frontier Pro-4X. It's a Taco killer.
That ford maverick was nice. Thank you for including it
The Taco is always overpriced. I'd take the Frontier any day over it.
U mean the ugly Tacoma?
The Taco is also now made in Mexico.
Believe the new Frontier is higher than the Tacoma is
@@Shakerhood69 No way go check my guy... lol
@@Hellenkeller777 That makes sense because tacos 🌮 were originated from Mexico.
I have a Ford Ranger lariat. I experience none of the issues mentioned. The controls are small but plentiful, not confusing though there is a learning curve. I consider it a premium sedan on top a pick up chassis seriously topping interior fit and finish in this group. I've driven them all.
@Richard Vidal you can sell it now for full MSRP. Prices are crazy right now. Get out while the market is high
@Richard Vidal You sound more like a toyota Fan boy. What issues have you had with the ranger that you claim to own?
I've had my 2021 Ranger Lariat Tremor for a while now and I've had zero issues with it. It's possible you got a lemon. That happens with every manufacturer. My buddy got a Toyota TRD and has had it back to the dealer several times. He drove my ranger and wishes he had purchased it. There all good trucks but I will never purchase a vehicle from a foreign company. Yeah I know Toyota employs American workers but the corporate profits go back to Japan. Same for Honda and Nissan. Also, once GM accepted obamas bail out and immediately went down the diversity hole they were out for me as well. I'm very happy with my truck and I will continue to support Ford. We need to get American workers and companies back into the red. MAGA
Yea I have a ranger xlt 2wd got it brand new for 28k with rebates
@@ms1406 good deal!!! I got what I wanted and paid for it dearly... She's pretty
I want them all. My favorite is the Rivion. I want one of each 😝 Toyota, GMC, Ford, Chevy, Nissan.
Also, the 750HP Syclone is based off of the Canyon chassis and body. Pricey unit though.