MID-SIZED TRUCK BATTLE // 2024 GMC CANYON/CHEVY COLORADO vs TOYOTA TACOMA // WHICH IS THE BEST TRUCK
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 มี.ค. 2024
- This is the mid-sized truck battle between the GMC Canyon/Chevrolet Colorado twin models vs the all-new 2024 Toyota Tacoma - which one is the best mid-sized truck overall? Automotive Engineer David Chao does a full detailed review of all 3 models: GMC Canyon Denali, Chevy Colorado Z71, and Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road. The comparison includes David's usual quality checks plus his honest opinion about the powertrain, driveability, and overall feel.
Automotive Press is owned and managed by David Koichi Chao, a global expert in the field of automotive evaluation, engineering, and strategy. With over 35 years of engineering experience, David is able to review vehicles from unique perspectives utilizing technical and specialized methods. David is a board member and a director at AJAC (Automobile Journalist Association of Canada).
David is known around the world as an authentic specialist of Lean/Agile Thinking, and travels all around the world to review vehicles and teach latest engineering methods. Born and raised in Japan, David has an engineering degree from University of British Columbia and post-graduate education from MIT and Harvard Business School in Boston. - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Met a retired GM technician and he told me Japanese products always tended to be superior but if I were to ever get a GM product always go for the highest trim as they get significantly more quality control and attention to detail when they’re built and inspected. Like a night and day difference.
I feel like Japanese quality has gone down while American makers have gone up. The reality is most people can't even fix anything on their own these days even though information is easier to get now than ever.
Why would that be? Aren’t they on the same production line?
Most mid-size trucks are made in Mexico vs some made in the USA. Curious what the retired gm tech thinks about that. Ask and report back?
@@axellness All Tacomas are made in mexico
I think people have to understand that the only way these US trucks compete is by "fooling us" with initial quality. You will have a few guys who say anecdotally that they had "tons" of issues with the Tacoma, or the guys who never had issues with their Colorado, but at the end of the day when you work with dealerships and mechanics, and you see hundreds or thousands of them at different stages of their wear cycle. The Tacoma has continued to annihilate these other trucks, with actual real world reliability by age and mileage, and the resale value absolutely shows that, so it's relevant even if you don't plan on keeping them. I can't type it enough, but I see these trucks every day, for 6 years at my current position, and I can't tell you how many times we've got our hands on or sold Ford/GM/Dodge trucks that were taken excellent care of, that seem confidence inspiring, and end up losing their engine or transmission on us, or our guests, in regards to the Tacomas during that same time period, I know of literally 1 that we had an engine issue with, my mechanics were not permitted to diagnose the truck, as it wasn't ours, and it was heavily modified, so I'm unsure if that was the trucks fault. If I keep even 1 of you from being won over by the flashy lights, and "premium" quality of the domestic cars, then I'll feel this whole rant was worth it. A paint job isn't enough to win me over past the transmissions that hard shift from the factory and fail just outside of warranty, the engines that shred themselves apart and have to be rebuilt from metal shavings, and replacing electrical components over and over again because they're just "kind of known for having electrical gremlins". Google the website called dashboard light, they have real long term data on reliability, not the first 3 months like JD powers "initial quality".
I know you like Toyota a lot, but I appreciate your fair comparisons.
The price point and value make the GMC product compelling.
It's refreshing to see a Toyota fan recommend a Chevy.
I don't think you should take reliability into consideration on a brand new vehicle (especially since it already has reliability and quality issues), so it looks like the Chevy is the best truck for your money again. (The last Colorado was also more reliable according to repairpal and had less than half the recalls since 2016 according to NHTSA. It's time for us all to admit the Colorado is a good truck
Thank you for this honest and detailed review. Well done!
Excellent video, DAVID❤
Great video. Appreciate the honesty.
Excellent Review.
David, completely agree with your review and assessment of these midsize trucks. After buying and driving a base model, then switching to the Denali, it was a complete change. The appearance, handling, steering, feel of the road, comfort of the cabin and seats made for a much better daily driving experience.
I wanted a midsized truck and wanted a Tacoma. I drove a 2020 and it was a disappointment. I decided I would wait for a new model to come. Aftet waiting and waiting I bought a 2023 Colorado TB as a gap solution until my 2024 Toyota Hybrid off-road would arrive. 15k miles later I canceld my Tacoma order and am debating on upgrading to a 2024 Canyon AT4. The new Tacoma is a good truck but didnt reset the midtruck bar like I thought it would.
Canyon is my choice too.
I've traditionally been a Toyota fanboy, but I think the new Tacomas are not near the quality they used to be.
Very unbiased opinion David .Thank you.
Thank you for the review. 😊
I'll take the GMC Canyon made in the USA over the made in Mexico Toyota Taco
How serendipitous. Not two hours ago, I scoured your channel looking for a review of the Colorado ZR2. The auto gods heard me. Thank you, Mr. David 😁
Always enjoy your videos David and I appreciate you reviewing the GMC Canyon and Chevy Colorado. I had a 2019 Chevy Colorado XR2 which was so much fun, but purchased a 2023 GMC Canyon AT4 in September and this is so much better and nicer! I love the new truck and the new powertrain as well. I still have a deposit down for a new Toyota TRD Pro but now I am not sure what I will do when that actually comes in! LOL.
I think you are spot on about GMC interior and Chevy suspension.
The Canyon AT4 is what you should have tested instead of the Denali. The AT4 is a closer model to the Tacoma TRD OR. The AT4 blends off road capabilities of the Colorado Trail Boss & the interior upgrades of the Z71 but better.
Nice review❤
My brother has a 2016 GMC Canyon which he has had 0 problems with so far. Love that it has power passenger seat with lumbar support as well.
You went right for the jugular, BUILD QUALITY. Great review. I also like the Vancouver neighborhoods you drove through. The opening sequence reminds me of the streets in the Grandville Rise area, but it could be anywhere really
When are you getting behind the wheel of the Yukon/Tahoe/Sequoia? That would be a great video!
I think the Denali has same Tow and GCVW as Colorado, which is much higher than Tacoma. When I did my research I was disappointed in the GCVW of the Tacoma which limits Tow Capacity.
Chevy and GM stepping it up!
Fantastic video! You taught me something new about paint thickness. I would love to hear your opinion on the ford ranger and nissan’s midsize truck. It would appear that this year is extremely competitive in the midsize truck market. I’m personally leaning towards the tacoma but I think the fuel tank is too small
Heard about the 24 tacoma recalls, would love to hear you talk about it
Love my 2023 Colorado, does everything I need, good price and seems to be very well engineered. MPG is excellent for a 4x4... 26.5mpg averaged over the previous 450 miles
Have try GMC Canyon AT4
Have you reviewed a Nissan Frontier?
Great review as usual, David. And I agree, I'd prefer the GMC Canyon over the Chevrolet Colorado regardless of trim level, as GMC decided about a decade ago to play to Amercan's notions that it was "always more upscale," by actually being more upscale. But now, I hope you make the comparison with the equally new Ford Ranger!
Also, most of us don't care what most dealers, product specialists and former automotive executives think; as their mission is to sell, sell, sell. I think the real measure of how good a truck, SUV, van, or car can be, is how good the lowest priced, base trim models make a customer feel; to drive and to own. A strong foundation is what truly matters! 🐰
I took my deposit back for a new Tacoma after drive the new GMC Canyon! I'm in love with my new GMC Canyon!
David, I think the sweet spot belongs to the T100. We need a new one. 🤩
Honestly, if the T100 were to still be here, it may have done what the helux did with the Tacoma for the US, which basically will be the overseas tundra
Yes. T100 for the win.
@@CarnutMMI want the smallest most efficient truck possible with an 8 foot bed. That is the reason I keep calling for the return of the classic T100. Having said that, the Hilux Workmate sold overseas today would also do the trick.
Are any of the new turbos water cooled ? Can make a difference in efficiency and reliability ?
Due to garage space, i need to go for a mid-size truck. Only towing I do is my 16ft aluminum fishing boat. I can’t decide between the tacoma and the colorado. I really like the new design of the tacoma and also the 6ft bed, however I am 6’2 and 250 pounds so I have a bit more space in the colorado and its a bit cheaper. Which one should I choose?
If you read my comment, feel free to share your experiences!
Thanks in advance 👍
Thank you for the video and fantastic information. My understanding is when Tacoma comes out with the high force max hybrid model that they will have a full-time all-wheel-drive and then a locking differential for low does the Colorado or canyon offer similar feature where it would be like an all wheel drive vehicle and then putting it in low fortight spots thank you again
According to the GM Engineers,the 2.7 was designed to be a turbo that was engineered as a diesel engine that runs on gasoline for strenth and durability. Also, the cooling systems on the 2.7 don't necessarily run off the engine crank, instead they cool by electric pumps and motors so the turbo is never starved of adequate cooling if the engine is off or at low idle like most turbos. This engine is quite amazing and durable and there is nothing like it out there that compares to it in durability and performance, and its been, being tested since 2018 in other GM trucks and has been doing quite well. Also the newly up graded 8 speed is light years better than the 8 speed that had all those issues. I have a 2023 Canyon and the transmission is smooth as silk so far after 11k miles and i can easily say that because i also have a 2017 Cadillac ATS with the older 8 speed and traded in a 2019 Sierra last year with an 8 speed, although i was lucky because those two vehicles, transmissions weren't so bad that i had to service them at any time that i owned them.
Can you review the Ridgeline?
Yes that is coming in a few months...
Bought my son a new 2017 Texas built Tacoma TRD Sport that now has 140k miles with only routine maintenance. My daughter wants a truck too, but does not like the Taco, so I have an order in for a black Canyon so hopefully the delays are minimal. We have had good success with my wife's Traverse (needed a vehicle in early 2023 and Toyota literally had ZERO available without a substantial wait) so I decided to try the GMC truck instead of another Tacoma. For me I have a 2015 4Runner LTD with 190k miles. it's not without its quirks (crap doorlock actuators and non working parking sonar), but overall has been as advertised. I'm a Toyota fanboy first, but man that Canyon is a good looking truck. Time will tell....
I believe the 2024 engine is the same and called the Turbomax with torque at 430 ft:lbs. The Colorado engine includes higher tow capacity of 7700 lbs and much higher GCVW.
I think Colorado has been very reliable since its outgoing generation and this new generation is just a perfection of the last generation so we have a platform that was excellent since 2015 and now it has been perfected then the 2.7 engine has already been on the market for several years and has very good results so in terms of reliability I think Chevrolet is better than Toyota since Tacoma starts with a new platform leaving behind its old platform that was working since 2003 with some updates over the years this 2024 Tacoma is already having reliability problems seriously, its front axle has broken, it has had electrical failures, the 4x4 is delicate but this is completely normal because it is a totally new platform, Toyota's reliability formula is to preserve and perfect its models over the years without modifying much, but in this case Tacoma is in an area that it does not control, it is just beginning with the platform the worst stage of a Toyota
Only one missing is the Nissan Frontier Pro 4X Rey very good truck!
Does the outside, ambient temperature change the panel gaps?
Not to the point it can be measured.
Waiting for the pro
Frontier. :)
My issue with the tacoma comparisons is that a TRD off-road premium or TRD sport premium is 54-55k. That's without a mark up or dealer installed extras. Which a lot seem to have. A ZR2 is around 52-54k. That's way more truck for less. Not to mention the increase coming when the hybrid arrives.
Toyotas & Hondas have never been known to have wonderful paint jobs.
What do you think of the upcoming Ranger raptor ?
Looks promising... let's see how it drives
Where's the Nissan Frontier?? That would be my pick.
I don’t even want to see the new Tacoma in the comparison right now until they get a lot more out throughout all regions. It’s if a lot has some it’s like 2. Barely any dealers have them. I put in a deposit for one and I’m just waiting.
You forgot the absolute best truck in the segment; the Nissan Frontier
I’m feeling overwhelmed I’m between the Frontier / Canyon / or Tacoma. 😫
I would highly recommend the Frontier. Been a reliable little beast.
do you think the denali had thicker paint because it being the hi end model?
Doubt it, they run down the same line as the lower trims and the robots are pretty consistent.
No, it goes through the same identical paint process
I have a 2019 Tacoma that I am selling to buy the new generation of Tacoma 2024 trd pro 4x4, but the GMC CANYON DENALI is beautiful, I like it more than the new Tacoma, can anyone in this space help me decide? Maybe I have some fear of changing the brand.
Why isn't the frontier on here? Scared of competition?
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Toyota Tacoma has become an awful value. The frontier Pro4X is the best value now
Now let’s talk about reliability.
the GM twins have had electric power steering since 2014
The worst vehicle we ever purchased was a government motors in 1982. It was my wife’s first brand new vehicle. The vehicle and service was so bad we have never purchased another government motors car since
no Nissan Frontier Mid-size Pickup Truck in the battle Mid-size Pickup Truck with 2024 GMC CANYON/CHEVY COLORADO vs TOYOTA TACOMA
NO longer available box on the crew cab versions GM ‘s was the deal breaker for me.
My understanding is GM is not even delivering Colorados or Canyons due to last years strike and other issues. If so, they are missing out on an opportunity to take sales away from the Tacoma
They started shipping about 2 weeks ago. Just picked my AT4X Saturday!
@@davidwethington9320 Nice! I've been contemplating getting the AT4
Meanwhile over at TFL they already lost the front differential on their new Tacoma while their Colorado has had no major mechanical failures.
I've heard of three other cases of that happening as well. Sounding like a major design flaw versus a fluke. Definitely a show stopper if I were buying until we know more.
Nissan Frontier
TRUCKS are 50 percent over priced
There’s an inexpensive flash offered by the dealers that will convert the Colorado to the HO numbers. I think it’s like $300.
I have yet to be in a canyon but the 2024 ranger is much more comfortable than the new tacoma
Tacoma has jumped the shark! Too pricey and you can’t order what you want, allocation only, this coming from a 2002 Tacoma owner with 250k miles.
turbo toyota engines cannot really be associated with reliability, especially with the latest tundra debacle
the Colorado wins hands down. The new tacoma is overpriced garbage. The Tacomas used to be a solid truck but they completely ruined it with the 2024.
Check your math- Chevy = pile of rancid trash
Now we just learned that Scary Mary is collecting our data and selling it to our insurance companies. I'm just so done with GM now.
Can still tell your a Toyota guy
Toyota is Japanese in name only; it’s made in the States like the rest of the others… oh, and Mexico.
What? You mean tacoma?
Taco is the best David.
Give Tacoma 3 years to work out the bugs.
3!?!?😮
I agree. We should wait. However the Toyota guys wasted no time jumping all over the GM trucks in their first year for issues. All is fair.
tacoma looks like a cheap truck compare to the gmc, id probably go with the gmc, and its cheaper
The 3rd Generation Tacoma had EPS.
It has hydraulic steering
3rd Gen Tacoma definitely did not have electric power steering - it still had the hydraulic steering
I have a 2017 with TRD PRO it has EPS because I have blind spot monitoring.
@Michaelallen BSM has nothing to do with it. Open your hood and right there on the passenger front side is the power steering reaervoir.
@@MichaelAllen-td1uu I don't understand why you think blind spot monitoring has anything to do with steering mechanism... BSM operates using sensors to see if there are presence of cars in the blind spots.