2024 Toyota Tacoma | MotorWeek First Drive
Вставка
- Опубліковано 27 лис 2023
- A long running staple is the Toyota Tacoma, now looking to defend its title as a best seller with an all-new generation. We witnessed the 2024 Tacoma’s big reveal in Hawaii earlier this year, and now we’re back from Southern California with some First Drive impressions. #Toyota #Tacoma #ToyotaTacoma
Check out more First Impressions on our website! motorweek.org/reviews/?_revie...
Find airdates on your local PBS station HERE: motorweek.org/watch/
Want to watch full episodes of MotorWeek? Download the PBS video app for FREE or watch here: www.pbs.org/show/motor-week/
Stay connected with MotorWeek on social media!
Twitter: / motorweek
Facebook: / motorweektv
Instagram: / motorweek
TikTok: / motorweek
MotorWeek, PBS' award-winning weekly automotive magazine, provides unbiased, consumer-oriented car news with feature stories on related topics. - Авто та транспорт
Jeez, this obsession with off-roading pickups is reaching the point of derangement. Affordable two-seater work trucks, with provisions for ladder racks and tool boxes, please.
Need all that ground clearance to go to the grocery store.
The speed bumps in some of the Walmart parking lots can be treacherous, gotta have that 4wd..🙄@@mitch9521
Maverick I guess?
@@ytj22 is that what you rumble in?
@paulhunter9613 No, it would be nice if Toyota had a similar offering. I hear one may be on it's way.
Prices are insane!!! 😐
If the rumored Toyota Stout actually materializes in N. America (at the 'rumored' price point), Toyota will have genuine trouble producing enough of them quickly enough. Given the profits Toyota is pulling the last 3-5 years and their dealer's asking prices (ie: 'market adjustments)....I don't expect an American version of the Stout to actually happen. As proposed, it's too sensible.
$53k for a Limited. Only a few years ago, a top of the line was $38k.
Everything is expensive these days including cars
@felixfive8871 MSRps are higher but now rebates / offers are back new and used OTD prices dropping week over week
Bidenflation....😢
Inflation, nothing new, MOVE ON
And a few years ago people complained that $38k.was outrageous. The only thing that hasn't changed is complaining about how much trucks cost.
dealers will be trying to sell the limited for 80K😂
Shhh. This is making a used Titan or a Ridgeline look like a great buy.
And? Its a free country.
Remember when Tacoma was a compact affordable truck?
Sure do, like my 2003 SR5 extended cab Tacoma that I bought in 2003 that now has 292K miles on it. Daily driver and runs like a top! 2.7 liter 5 speed. Only my son will get it when I am not on this earth any longer.
Affordable? Not anymore too worried about perfecting gaps and etc. No need to do it but the $$$ goes up. Engineers faults.
just making room below it for a Maverick fighter...like a Subaru truck/Brat twin
Same here. A 2008 base 2 seat cab, 4wd, 2.7 5 speed, i bought in 2015 for $12995, 72k miles. Now, 208k, clutch replaced at 180k (original), and but for replacement or wear and tears, still runs like new, looks great,an excellent daily driver. No $50k required....
A Motorweek review that prefers the automatic transmission. Times really are'a changin'.
New name EV Week for the new woke staff 😢
Wow pricing is way up on these. Glad I bought a 23 off road in the spring.
worth EVERY penny
Same, I bought an Off Road this year for $40K. That's a bargain compared to this new model.
Ill take the V6
@@allentoyokawa9068 hardly
Right, I just got my wife a 23 Limited nightshade. I am lucky as the franchise I own has access to Toyota employee pricing. I got it for for $39,500 (sticker was $47,500). Its not a bad truck (our 1st Taco). But all and all my 21 Ranger, in my opinion, is a better truck. More room, more power, WAY better at towing out 22ft camper, and for me is much more comfortable. But she is more comfortable in the Taco as you sit more on the floor vs a captain's chair style of seating. So she loves it and that makes me happy. But I am glad we got a 23 though.
Its too bad there is no longer a Toyota truck below 30k.
Probably can't find a Camry under 30k either, especially with dealership mark up.
This new Tacoma's interior and exterior design looks great. Sadly, the lack of a 6 cyl option followed with a ridiculously high msrp adds up to paying more for less. Looks like a Frontier is in my future.
I bought the new Frontier in 2022. It's great, you won't be sorry.
bring back small trucks.
Yes. And with a "mid size" truck this big the tow rating is about 2500 pounds short.
I'm glad Toyota didn't completely do away with Manual!
Hail the Manual!
Automatic >> Manual; enough said!
Why? I can see it in a car used for track days, but in a truck? It has ZERO advantage over an auto in anything that a truck does (towing, plowing, off-roading, driving normally). I can drive manual just fine but these days there are no need as autos always out perform them in every way.
@@nhbountyhunter if you do 4x4 stuff, its better to do a manual than a automatic
f you have a manual, you can downshift instantly to get more power, where as auto, you have to press down much harder on gas pedal to get up to speed and that is not even a guarantee that it will automatically downshift
manual has less moving parts and you can easily fix a manual, where a automatic, you need to bring down the entire transmission to work on it...
@@mynintendogamingfeed5208 no one that drives a manual will ever say this...sorry..
@@donnie9001 I would. Sorry but auto most of the time out perform their manual counterparts. Again I am not saying there is anything wrong with them. But they are simply not needed for any consumer car.
Yet another truck that me a blue collar worker can't afford
Not our problem
I love that Toyota kept the manual
Leave those keys in unlocked. Nobody will steal it!
Only in 3 trim levels , and double cab only. It won’t be long until it’s not available at all.
Good lord, these prices are asinine. 40k for a 4wd work truck. Wow. Buying one of these instead of a full size truck is a mental disorder, it's not even better on fuel 😂
the full sized truck with the same options is 80k.. and most domestic brands can't come close to the reliability or resale.
@@rustbeltrobclassic2512 that is simply not true. A full size work truck is a very similar price, a well equipped full size truck is 45-55k just like these are. The top trims of these have not yet launched and will be into the 60s. A tundra limited and Tacoma limited are quite literally the same price since you don't like domestic trucks 😂 look it up if you don't believe me
@@tommyistommy I own a new 23 F150 powerboost.. it was 64k plus tax etc was 70k out the door and it doesn't have leather, a sun roof, any electronic safety stuff, or any of the safety packages.. unless you have insider pricing you're way off.. toyota released pricing. The limited is 53k the trail hunter is 48k.. it's about 30k cheaper limited taco vs limited tundra..
@@rustbeltrobclassic2512 the trail hunter is not 48, a tundra limited starts at.....51k.
@@tommyistommy Must be regional.. here on toyota's site the base SR is 47k the platinum is 57k and limited is 65k but a base 2wd sr is still 15k more than a base tacoma
(edit) wish i could post screenshots
I liked the screens designed into the dash. Sticking out and above the dashboard looks stupid.
They had to make them stick out and look stupid so the integrated look could be viewed as an upgrade😂
@@ultraneight That 12 inch screen looks ridiculous. Way too big.
People need more screen time. Esp when driving.
Next they could introduce a VR headset.
The Tundra screen fits into the dash perfectly. why do they make these screens stick up over the dash it looks terrible.
@DarthWaffle: What? You don't want to drive an iPad every day? g
A midsize truck with a frame so capable that it doubles as a full sized truck frame in the Tundra. Pop the hood on a Tundra and look down at the bumper; its front facia is extended with plastic to artificially make the Tundra look larger.
Good for the taco, terrible for the tundra. Miss the full size V8 tundra
its* front fascia*
@@travisbashore thank you, lol
That gigantic front spoiler looks absolutely ridiculous.
It’s great when going off road, gives you a chance to stretch the legs when picking up the pieces on the gravel trail
It's removable
@@ljcool17 Then the fuel efficiency numbers are bs. It’s false advertisement
@@ljcool17 Exactly. One way or another.
i would like a smaller more affordable toyota truck again
It is coming. There might be a couple actually.
I'm hoping the Stout becomes a reality in a couple of years with Toyota going for improved mpg rather than improved power like they chose to do with the new Tacoma. A Maverick sized truck with Toyota quality and 30 mpg for around 25K is what I'd like to see.
So happy to have bought my ‘17 when I did
I got a 23 a few months ago.
Yeah I will be hanging on to my 2020 for a while.
Your loss, this is far better
I have a 2002 Tundra with a V-8, and I wouldn't trade it for a new Tacoma.
Turbo 4…annoying stop/start now…Plus 1st year redesign bugs..stick with the tried and true 23 model.
Same cliche knuckle dragging luddite rantings.
First year does have teething issues, but it's not a one size fits all.
I got a 23 I'm glad I did😊
There is NOTHING wrong with this
People don't want turbo only engines and they don't want their starter brushes and batteries being worn out in city traffic and that makes them cavemen? I can tell how that commenter votes. FoR pRoGrEsS!
@@brittanycunningham787 I hope you're enjoying your 2023! 👍👍
My 2020 trd sport 4x4 was $34,000 new.
Now the base 2 wheel drive is $32,000.
😢
Good luck finding one at msrp
Yep. Can't imagine the Stout rumors to be real. There's very little incentive for Toyota to do that in North America unless they build mostly/only higher trim level models. A Toyota truck with a real MSRP of $20-$25k couldn't be kept in stock. People would be buying them off the transport carriers.
Beautiful!
The trail Hunter now that's good truck for off roads fun
Glad they still offer a manual!!!! But after watching so many retro reviews, I do miss the classic format of testing vehicles as well as the visual graphics of putting the stats on the screen.
This is a First Drive, which is different from our full Road Tests that include performance testing. We will do proper testing on the Tacoma when we get it back in Maryland.
Ah, didn't catch that but thank you for explaining it! Glad to see it tested well in the first drive though with a good review. Thank you for testing the vehicles for us!@@Motorweek
Nope. You can keep your $600 car payment
It’s more like $800 a month now with bidenomics..
Don't forget the insurance.
17% of new car payments are currently over $1,000 per month. I think the national average is the high-$700's.
I don't think the Tacoma was ever a 'work' truck. It was always a sport truck for people with disposable income. Look at the Tundra for utility. It is the same platform.
Wonder how many years it will be before they have any appreciable numbers in stock on dealership lots? I have generally had great luck with Toyotas since the mid-90s, but tired of chasing non-existent inventory or insane add-ons/markups. I figure this one will be like trying to find a Maverick... good luck
Most advanced pickup in its class. I am still wondering about the mpgs on the hybrid. That TRD seat is a game changer. I admit the Colorado and Canyon do have nice interiors, too. Also, Ford has or will have a plug in in Europe.
The test of a Toyota is not the first review but how it runs 10 - 15 years and 150,00-300,000 miles later.
150k miles ? after how many turbos? toyota itself will not stand behind these 4 bangers with a 100k mile warranty.
@@billw8476as if Toyota has never produced the most reliable turbo engines
53 for a limited brah imagine how much it’s going to be for a force max nvm i lost interest fast
Nice. I'll take it in orange with the manual
Those vent things under the headlights look like teardrops 😂
I love hiw they detuned the base model to force people to buy the higher trim level models lol
I like em!
I wonder if the new 2-4 engine with 200 plus horsepower would fit in my 94 hilux!
When does the 0.5L turbo inline-2 engine come out?
At this rate, probably in 3 years, and will start at $50k or more for a base model
The auto industry as a whole is just getting more and more depressing each and every day
Yeah... Brands have been choosing smaller engines lately. :(
@@streamingvideo6654 yeah and unfortunately the durability and reliability seem to take a hit when they go to smaller higher strung engines. I’m REALLY hoping Toyota has all the bugs worked out of this and that it’s at least a 200k mile engine (before needing major repairs)
I have nothing against turbos, hell I love turbo engines. Especially diesels
(Psst, Toyota if you are listening I’d absolutely LOVE to see you send the Hilux’s turbo diesel here please and thank you lol)
But just like in the 80s most turbo gas engines just don’t seem to be as bulletproof as a bigger N/A engine.
Not really as big of an issue for passenger cars, but these are trucks, and I don’t know a single Taco owner that wants to give up their V6. Hell most I know either wish they had the 4.0 back over the 3.5 or are still hanging onto the 4.0. Nothing against the 3.5 but the 4.0 was a tank of an engine. One of my buddies has if I recall correctly nearly 400k miles, actually may be over 400k now as he’s been away drilling for a few months since I’ve seen him last lol
I’ve not personally seen a 3.5 get there yet, but I have seen a few 200k-300k miles on them and they seem to be holding up pretty well too.
These are your customer base Toyota, if this turbo 4 doesn’t cut it you very well may lose your customers to other trucks that do still offer a N/A V6.
Fingers crossed this is a good turbo 4.
Still want that turbo diesel from the Hilux though lol
And Briggs & Stratton will make it. Lol.
@streamingvideo6654 No duh.
we would love too see evaluations of WORK TRUCKS . they are so different than these nice grocery getters.
That front lower air dam is a little much.
I took mine off the first week I had it, looked like a snowplow
It’s dec 2 2023 and Toyota dealership don’t have any on there lots
Otay Truck Trail?
I’m happy to see the manual transmission option. Does anyone know if headroom has increased? I can’t fit in the existing Tacoma so I had to pass on buying one.
@@NVRAMboi Yes and my head hits the ceiling. That was so disappointing because it’s such a nice truck.
A manual transmission?! Now, that's attractive. My next vehicle will be a manual, which the selection is slim.
Looks a helluva' like my 2023 Nissan Frontier SV 4x4 Crew Cab...
Both Exterior and Interior look like it was designed by lego
Don't forget to add Dealer upcharges.
Lets see if Dealers and Toyota carry /allocate the lower end Tacoma. Not likely. Sadly most owners don't use these trucks as they are intended
Is the X-runner dead. That was a hell of a package
I prefer the styling of my Mojave Gladiator, to each their own
Yes, the sun is shining, the road is paved and flat...and the cameras are rolling. What could possibly go wrong?
How about a long-term reliability report (that is yet to come) to see how smart it was for Toyota to get rid of the venerable V6 and put a 4 cylinder in a truck that has gotten larger and heavier over the years. It doesn't take a genius to realize you have to run that 4 at far higher RPMs to get the power you need (that you would have had at lower RPMs with the 6) and that means shorter engine life.
So... Knowing what you know on how Toyota announces new vehicles when do you think will get info -confirmation, and maybe photos of the new 4runner design?
Looking for a manual still today some dealers refuses to sell that model. The only one i can afford...
I don't know what's worse; paying $53k for a Tacoma, or Toyota thinking there's a market for a $53k Tacoma.
New frontier pro4x is only one left that’s built to be long lasting.
I have a Ford Ranger, yet there is an old-school style to the Frontier that I like. Yes, my Ranger is more efficient, but the V6 will probably be better in the long term than my 4. The different packages are nice too.
I own a 23 Taco OR. I will not trade it on this new one, I want a V6. I will trade it for a Frontier at some point.
Unbelievable cost of these trucks!
The dealer mark up on these will be ridiculous.
How can you say power train combinations? There's only 1 4 cylinder turbo engine available, de-tuned or tuned up. What about a V6? Plenty of choices....as long as they're Toyota's choices.
Keeping my 2002
Still driving my 2012 Tacoma 🙂
Not even fully broken in yet (on the Toyota scale).
forty what thousand? base 4wd tacoma is the same as a WRX-GT
Nice just not a fan of all trucks new grill style getting to big looking
The tundra is hideous and the Hyundai ones are weird too
@@billgateskilledmyuncle23 yeah
$1495 Process and Handling Fee?? How is this not another junk fee to pad the bottom line? People blame inflation for the high cost but the root of evil is Corporate Greed!
All modern trucks have enormous, ground clearance-robbing chin spoilers for aero/fuel economy, but the Tacoma's looks more heinous than most.
The base models restricted to 3500 blds of towing the work truck that can't work brilliant Toyota
No one care software what you think. Just give me the info I need. I miss the old host. He was a pro
John Davis is still around. But he no longer narrates all reviews.
@@thomasfoster2He misses John Davis.
lol john davis is like 80
The front air dam has been removed from at least the orange Tacoma in the video.
They have to put the hideous chin spoiler on to scrounge the extra 1 mpg needed to beat last year's dependable and normally aspirated V6. Go Nissan Frontier.
Beware my mechanic brought the new Tundra which he regrets. Paid over $75k for it new from Longo Toyota. The v6 uses more gasoline than his v8 also brought new 10 years old for $37k get much better gas mileage. That said stay away from turbo charged engine. Most small truck owners wants simple & reliability for daily use dont need much or any technologies no gps no satellite radio no dual climate control. Most truck people can & know how to drive. Seems toyota going the wrong direction.
LIES
@@allentoyokawa9068 I have heard the same thing
Meh. I will keep my 2021 TRD Pro.
On a serious note, you really should😂 Not much going on over here unless you like throwing your money away
Your loss!!
Still rolling in my 1995 Tacoma 4x4 LX. After 28 yrs of driving it, I had thoughts of buying another Tacoma, but now it won't be some 2.4l turbo blah blah blah for how many arms and legs worth of money🤨. Where is the V6? Maybe I'm old or out of touch, but I want a large displacement motor without a Prius electric setup. Putting a turbo on a small engine that's fine in a Corolla or GT86, but this is not in a Tacoma. I know I can't be the only one who feels this way?
Just as they should've left a V8 option for Tundra, they should've left a V6 option for Tacoma.
Listen I have a 2003 Chevy s-10 with half a million miles on it .and it was 16 grande new with bullet proof 4.3 liter beat that
HOW IS IT POSSIBLE TO ADD 2/3s the base price to a vehicle???
Greed pretty much sums it up.
Very disappointed that Toyota has chosen to make the 2024 Tacoma with a small 2.4 liter engine. Glad I didn’t wait to get my 3.4 liter trail version. Please give us options for larger engines.
Zazur TNGA F truck platform
2.4 inline 4… sounds familiar
You can still get a 6 speed manual?! I’m gettin one then! Screw Ford,GM and Nissan!
No V6? Forget it.
Toyota needs to regulate dealership excessive mark ups by giving consumers the opportunity to buy directly from Toyota manufacturer.
No thank you!!! Toyota should have kept the V6 motor! Sad! No one wants a Hybrid truck!
The front air dam looks too low. Can we remove it?
My guess is it won't take long for it to come off.
If they would just offer a series 70 Life would be alot easier
Full size Truck Wars are *BACK.* good luck with those Tacos, Toyota! No one wants them but Chevy Colorados instead!
This looks like the new Chevy Colorado!
I’d rather have a V6 than deal with the added issues with a turbo.
I just can't get over the dress ties coming down from the head lights. That just looks bad.. I can't unsee them as dress ties..
I'll wait until I get a cheaper used one. I think by that time we will see how the truck holds up with the turbo and built quality from early adopters.
Does Toyota make a truck of the 60’s or 70’s? Maybe some of us don’t want the time spent at a dealership or mechanics shop for all the electronics nonsense of current vehicles.
For that money, I'll pass.
Yeah, never mind how bad it looks!
4cyl turbo/ hybrid 8sp transmission will be less reliable and expensive for (Long term) users
Percentages say that's probably right.
🏆🍀😎✌️
Toyota should consider a GR-badged Tacoma to fight the Ford Ranger Raptor and Chevy Colorado Bison/GMC Canyon AT4X.
Very configurable by Toyota maybe so, but not by a guy who wants to order one.
RIP current V6 Tacomas, bring on the 4 banger turbos.
🤢🤮
Lost me at hybrid AND turbo. Too much crap to fail eventually. Speaking from experience.
Mini Tundra all the way.
Super nice truck. But, for that price, no thanks.
Oh thank god they are still out of the price range for working class,?as soon as I hit the powerball, I will be at the Toyota Stealership.
I would rather eat a dirt sandwich than buy a 4 banger turbo truck. No way.
Well this is far and away the most disappointing Tacoma ever made. Sad sad day for Toyota fans
At least they kept the manual transmission, so props for that.
Let’s hope that Toyota listens to their customers and brings back the V6
A regular cab option would be nice to see again as well