What's the Better Small Truck: Most Popular Ford Maverick vs Best-Selling Toyota Tacoma
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Here is the Maverick Tremor Off-Road test. th-cam.com/video/EZ2TzT5Fx5o/w-d-xo.html
One thing to note for the campers/ outdoorsmen- the bed dimensions for both trucks, the depth. I can not put a Yeti 110 cooler in the Taco and use my tonneau cover. The bed walls are extremely short, worse than the Nissan Frontier leaving things sticking out exposed. It does fit in the Maverick though. Side beds walls are much taller. Just a valid point worth noting for some.
As an owner of a xl maverick hybrid. I have to say this a a great little pickup for around town work. I drive about 18000 miles a year and getting 43mpg is amazing . I don’t need to tow but I need a bed often so this pickup meets my need. I recommend highly
I have a ruffly same experience with the Tacoma I do a little more off road then what I assumed the maverick could handle, nothing extreme but ground clearance is really important
Have you had any issues with your hybrid?
I'm not a huge fan of the hybrid system as you can't get it in AWD and it really kills the towing ability. Its not a fault of hybrids its a fault of how they designed this hybrid.
@@jadeflagon9681your tacoma doors are cheap…they close like beer cans…your fuel mileage sucks….the ranger gets better economy…has more usable power and is better built….so the ranger would have done you better but even the maverick is better than a Toyota….
@@jadeflagon9681 Of course if you are really into off road then you have to go Bronco or Wrangler.
The interior plastic on the Maverick reminds me of what manufacturers were doing in the 80’s.
The design team said (I believe in one of the promotional materials leading to tge Maverick's launch) that the older era of trucks were part of their inspiration, thus why the Mavericks base interior has that blue-ish hue instead of black.
Yeah, I said it reminded me of an early 80's Chevette when i first saw it. Really cheap appearance.
I dont care as long as it is cheap
Yep
@@guyod1 well 38k isn't cheap for what you're getting
The maverick is a unibody platform like the honda Ridgeline and the Hyundai santa cruz. I feel like these unibody truck designed vehicles should be compared against each other because they seem to be more car based than all the other midsized trucks.
Thats why Honda is 6"higher but still has similar ground clearance
That makes sense if you're focusing solely on off-road performance. Since most people don't off-road their trucks, I can see how unibody and body on frame can be compared. IMO It's because of this, people cross shop Ridgelines, Tacoma's, Colorado's,etc.
@@erickelly3447 I think more people tow than offroad, 2k is horrible,
@@guyod1 fair point on towing. You'd have to go away from the Tremor model to get a decent amount of towing performance. And that would still be 1/3 less capable than the Taco. I would think that would lead to a cross shopping of the Ridgeline. I have four kids and when they were young we used an Expedition, a Sequoia, and Mazda CX-9. We enjoyed all 3 and they all had towing packages. We towed within the Expedition twice and the Sequoia once. Never the Mazda. That was over the course of 12 years of total ownership. They did great but never really had a reason to use it. I think that's more often the case with asphalt warriors
@@erickelly3447 People have different towing needs. For some the max rating on the Mavrick is fine, some people need the Tacoma's and some people still need a full size trucks capability. The nice thing is you can buy the one that fits your needs.
What Maverick needs in an all-wheel-drive hybrid version. A small 30-40hp electric motor on the rear axle that works up to 25-30mph (exactly what Toyota does in their hybrids) would do wonders for this car.
AGREED!!!!with a larger hybrid battery so you can have some usable hybrid range unlike the mile that my Toyota camry hybrid has
@@ericcrockett479 It's called a plug-in hybrid and it's expensive and useless for most people.
For being such a small truck, I love the decent interior space of the Maverick.
I’m 6”3 and with the front seats forward just a little bit i fit great in the back
amen! have an fx4 and 4 of us fit comfy going anywhere, and we're not a small size body either!
That's because it isn't small.
Its crazy that the Mavrick has more interior space.
@@MeliorIlle Basically it looks as big, just a much, much lower ride height. Its narrower I'm sure but you aren't getting 5 people into either one. Frankly if you don't do serious off roading the lower ride height is mostly a plus.
I like these comparison videos. Wouldn’t a Ranger Tremor be more apples to apples with the Taco? I’m a Ford guy but I’d pick the Taco over the maverick. Price discrepancy is a big factor though too.
Toyota doesn't want them comparing the Tacoma to a truck that beats it in pretty much every way. The Maverick is literally built on the same chassis as the Ford Escape.
@@Haulass95gt Has Ford made the Ranger rear seat more functional yet?
At least they use rear disc brakes, I guess. I like boost at high altitudes too.
@@RKmndo the ranger rear seat is already more functional. In the Tacoma my kids couldn’t fit behind the driver seat, in the Ranger they can.
@@Haulass95gt anyone with a tacoma..dare them to shut the doors hard....Beer can..a ranger is tougher in ever department...rangers are cult like because they last forever...toyota Sucks at fuel economy. And for the guys shirt on money. The 4 banger toyota gets the same economy as the toyota V6....what a pile of crap...on top of this the taxoma ride is the worst...and nothing beats tge towing ir hauling capacity if the ranger..wich by the way...is faster 0-60 towing a 2500lbs trailer than a toyota 4 banger not towing what a pile of crap the tacoma is..people by it riding on past results. It Never beat the ranger.. and more 1990 rangers on the road than toyota tacomas. What does that tell you?
@@RKmndo have you driven a Ford lately? Or are u just a internet bull chitter? My quess the later. The tacoma back seat SUCKS
Trd PRO! Proven reliably and great off road.
Yep. Ones an actual truck, and the other is a pretender.
@@speedracerjeff yep, the TRD is older design but great reliable truck.
I really wanted the Maverick but dealer markups put the price up near 40k. That’s Tacoma money, I went with a 2022 Tacoma trd off-road at 41k and am completely happy with it in every way.
Good now that greedy dealer gets nothing!
Exactly the same for me! haven't been sad about going with a taco yet!
Same.
I got a Canyon AT4 with 16,000 miles.
I'll trade in for a Maverick In a couple years.
As a Maverick XLT owner, I 100% agree with you. I ordered mine so no markup and I love my maverick it's perfect for everything I do. But if I were even remotely considering buying a maverick for 40k+ I would go with a Tacoma TRD. They're just built for different things. I know for a fact my maverick can't do everything the Tacoma does.....but it does pretty much the same stuff 95% Of the time
@@cmak4563 Why not get a Ranger ?!
I watch every one of your videos but this one has blown it out of the ballpark. Great content buddy!
I drive a Tacoma trd off road with the 6MT I bought new in 2011. 155,000 miles later and it still runs smooth and trouble free. But I do very little real off roading in it other than well maintained forest roads and the Maverick probably fits my actual needs better. I'd miss the manual though so I'll probably keep the Taco 'till the wheels fall off
155k miles is low low
@@ToolsInAction4u Yeah, small town so I don't have a big commute. I put maybe 10-15 miles a day on it. A lot of that mileage is highway miles from road trips.
the manual is the best
Your resale Tacoma will beat any trucks out their after 15 years n beyond!
It's interesting that you get the same support for an 8 foot 2x4 in the Maverick as you do in the Taco plus a little better payload. If you are going to do any serious off-roading though the Taco is hard to beat.
Facts 💯 and I have a maverick coming from a 2015 f150
The sad part about this Is that 10% out 100% do off-roading on the taco 🤷 same with the bigger trucks out there They don't use their trucks to do heavy work. Just back and forth from work.
OMG I was waiting for videos about the new Maverick Tremor for Soo long.
Thank you TFL you are the best❤
I want a Tremor so bad
Haven't watched the video yet but just wanna say ty! I need TFL videos in my life
Good video, cheers!
For being a small truck a think Ford did a great job with the room the truck has,I think I would go for the Maverick and buy gas for years to come with the savings
If you don't insist on the TRD Pro, Tacoma becomes a better truck in lower trim levels. Also sheds that price tag pretty quickly and even the cheapest 4x4 taco will offer off-road superiority over the Tremor. The two things it doesn't offer are good gas mileage and a comfortable seat for tall people (At my stature it's actually quite comfy). I would also wager that the Maverick is quicker but I only drove the hybrid.
The tacoma is the worst midsize truck you can buy new today in the USA.
@@moondog573 if you're looking for a car
@@moondog573 Keep telling yourself that. It'll keep going longer than any other truck of that category.
@@moondog573 fool
Objectively it is the worst. It always comes in last in comparisons too. Subjectively it’s the best looking and people who buy a truck to keep for 20 years should get it vs competition as rare as those people are in real life
I like that the taco has some controls on the ceiling, particularly the locker and that sort of thing. They don't need to be in your immediate reach since you'll use them in a low speed environment almost exclusively and it's a space that is often underutilized in other vehicles. Everyone else wants to cram all the controls right into the center cluster, and the space above and to the left of the driver often gets maybe one or two switches for lights or something.
Now it's becoming a competitive little "UTE" (and Yes disappointed also at the 2000 tow Andrea..agreed) CANT WAIT FOR YOU TO REALLY TEST THIS
The best Maverick model for towing is rated at 4000 pounds. The Tremor model is set up for kind of off roading.
I think the maverick is a perfect “I don’t really need a truck, but when I do need one it’s nice to have” kind of vehicle. Perfect for city people who occasionally need a bed.
Yep perfect for ladyboys… 😂
That little bed is even less useful than my Taco's, and I take my trailer if I actually need to haul something. Most people are better off with a compact or midsize SUV with 3500-5000# towing capacity.
@@that.schamp yeah that little bed on the Mav is pretty worthless.
Yes, Stephen is right, you get a much bigger "bed" with a 12ft trailer. Or even a high rack for lumber or surfboards.
My channel has a video showing how full sheets of drywall fit in the bed with only 18" of overhang. No big deal.
@Steve Sherman true, real men own full size body on frame pickup trucks. Not fugly small unibody SUVs with 3ft beds made for chicks.
Completely different classes of vehicles but I will see this video through
Until any of these other competitors have a manual transmission option, I'll just "stick" with my Tacoma.
That is the ugly truth. There is a hope of Focus 6spd swaps though with the Maverick.
Whoa! You got one!
Can't wait for my Maverick to be built. Avalanche is a favorite gray of mine. Looking forward to owning a vehicle in that color.
Congrats, that means you are getting a Mav Tremor! Though still not a rock hopper it will be more capable off road than the Mav AWD I show on my channel. Ask any questions Jason.
I’m waiting on ford to build my Mav in Jan
Ha ha ha another person conned by Fraud motor company. I like you walked into a ford dealer in September of 2021 and ordered a new ranger. Was quoted 6 to 8 weeks. Upon being assigned a VIN number I saw the price had jumped from 29k to 35k discovered they had ordered it as a 4wd. Had to resubmit the order in November of 2021. Found out I had missed the order window and had to wait for production to restart on 12/21. As of spring of 2022 I still had no order date or a VIN number and I had no idea when it was being built. I couldn’t wait any longer as I needed to sell my existing truck to help pay for the new one and couldn’t sell that if I didn’t have something to drive. Ended up settling for a 2022 Tacoma that was built and enroute. Have had it for almost a year now, yesterday I got an email from ford saying my ranger ( which I canceled and got my deposit back) was still delayed due to supply shortages. That’s almost 2 years after I ordered it. Don’t be surprised if you keep getting punted down the chain. I guess bronco buyers were more important to Ford. That’s why they lost my business and are unlikely to get it back
@@matthewcaughey8898 Sorry your dealer sucked. But I am a Ford salesman with no delusions about a time frame, working for a competent dealer. This will be my second built Maverick. Not really concerned.
Curious to see how the Maverick holds up long term.
Trust me. It wont.
You'll never hear a thing. It's a truck designed to be traded in every 3 years.
@@robertyoung8289 It's built on the same chassis as the ford escape that regularly go over 200k miles quite easily.
Take good care of it and anything can last. Except Nissan.
@@robertyoung8289 you have one? Or is this just "trust me bro, just cuz" 🤣
Every time I see a review on the Maverick I am impressed in a new way.
I have over 90 Mav only videos on my channel you may like.
Hey Andre,
Does the Ranger and new Colorado have more or less room than the Tacoma?
Honestly wish you could still get new versions of the old Ford Ranger. Perfect size and it could go anywhere. Actually what would have been better is if they had updated the old Ford Ranger but kept the sizing and truckishness the same.
Yup that was the best version of Ford Ranger. Perfect size.
They are making those in mexico
same reason why i'm holding tight to my 04 reg cab Tacoma. They just don't make them this size anymore.
Cool comparison. It would be cool if you guys compared the TRD pro taco to the Ranger. I was surprised how well the Maverick compared in some areas though!
That would be a much more apples to apples comparison..
What I really want to see this up against is, and hear me out, the Subaru Outback Wilderness. Wilderness has comparable ground clearance, it's a unibody, has X-mode, etc. For me, it's more a choice between what can do some soft off roading well, while being my daily driver, and choosing between a truck style bed, or more of a station wagon/SUV setup.
Subaru Outback wildness in blue is pretty sharp.
The out back is pretty useless compare to a tacoma or a maverick....good joke though
The FX4 Maverick has been compared to it. It doesnt match the Mav.
The Outback would be more comparable to the Bronco Sport, but it could possibly tow more. I don't know why Ford doesn't offer at least 3500lb towing capacity on the Bronco Sport. The Escape has offered it, and they're built on the same chassis with the same powertrain.
@@RKmndo you must be high..in no way does a bronco sport compare to Subaru
Modern day midsize trucks are about the same size as a full-size 1500 used to be 20+ years ago. The Maverick is about the size of an S10 or Ranger of the same era.
Except most half tons came with a 8 foot bed and a v8
'Better' depends on what you need it for, right? If you're doing legit off roading, get the Tacoma. Probably for what most people are going to do - occasional light off roading, occasional light hauling or towing - the Maverick is better, with a lower cost and better mileage...even if you won't look as cool doing it
My last Taco was a 2004 4x4. While it had all the offroad goodies of the time and performed well in that role, the driving position was like being waterboarded every day. I have not yet driven a 4 runner but I hear there is actually some headroom and you don't have to bend down to peer up at traffic lights to be able to see them as you do in the taco. I am a little afraid of going back to 16mpg, though.
Yes that’s what my 2022 taco gets for fuel econmy, they really need to get that new model out soon
@@maxracingteam23 I get 20 mpg on my 21 v6 tacoma
Yep. I have a 21 tacoma. Seating position can be a back wrecker. Nothings changed
I got 22-23MPG with a 2008 Tundra 5.7L 4WD crewcab.
I used to have a '05 tacoma and don't remember it being too uncomfortable, but I guess I was used to it, and it has been 12 years since I sold it. More recently I had a 2000 Ford Ranger regular cab that I drove to work because it got ~28mpg for the 50 mile each way commute. Got to the office one day and found out I had to go to a site 5 hours away and was going to need 4x4. So I rented a Tacoma crew cab, I think it was a 2019. After driving all day in it, I had never been so happy to get back into the Ranger with its worn out seat foam. Definitely agree with you, that was 10 hours of torture driving the Taco.
Maybe next week do a video on which truck is best to tow a 16 horse livestock trailer with living quarters. A Santa Cruz or a Ford F-350 power stroke.
I would rather use a 77 F350 300 6cyl 4spd T-18. Definitely more control at farm speeds.
For the Tacoma there actually notches to put flat boards across in the front and rear to lay a big piece of plywood down.
It comes down to what your intended use is and what you’re willing to compromise on. For usability and daily driving it’s the Maverick. For reliability and tougher use - Tacoma, hands down. BTW, haven’t been in a Maverick or even have seen one, but I did get inside a Tacoma, and it was very clear that only true commitment and willingness to sacrifice on driver comfort would drive one towards the Tacoma. And I’m nowhere near as tall as Andrey, only 5’7”.
I owned a ‘22 base tacoma 4x4 and the seats were horribly uncomfortable. My back hurt after a 2 hour drive
I think it must just depend on the person. I don’t mind the car like driving position and think it’s a kind of unique feeling. I can’t mention the seats since I’ve only been driving my truck for 8k miles so they aren’t even close to broke in yet.
Realiablity tbh isn’t even that great on Toyota I had a 2018 with the same engine and the transmission went out at 60k it would shift horribly and then it wouldent even shift into drive only into sport
@@jesusHernandez-ed9hi BS, it is the best in the world
"For reliability" Tacoma? You have data to back that up? Because the new Ranger is already statistically more reliable than the Tacoma.
I do love my 2023 limited nightshade taco, but man I really wish I had the patience to wait for that TRD pro in solar octane
You can always trade it in for it 😊
IMO, the TRD Off Road is a better option for most people than the Pro. I don't know what the price difference is nowadays, but when I bought my Off Road it was about $11K difference between the OR and the Pro. BTW I paid $37K for my '21 TRD Off road in November, 2020.
Great job, Andrea, comparing and contrasting these two very different vehicles. Thanks for arming consumers that may be looking to venture into a smaller sized truck instead of a full size or getting into their first truck with information about what these two have to offer. While I'm sure the Maverick will be no match for the Tacoma off road, like the Tacoma is no match for the Maverick on road, I will be interested to see how the Maverick performs out of its element.
interesting comparison. 2 very different trucks. That will accomplish different things better than the other. I've owned a Tacoma before. And I was pretty happy with it.
I would like to have a Maverick for a little get around. I own two full size f-150s that serve two different purposes. Having a small compact pickup in my fleet would be a benefit for other purposes as well.
Ps. As I've gotten older to Tacomas are not as comfortable to drive anymore with their sitting position. Otherwise I would have owned another one by now.
@@Short_Bus Its also a pretty big climb to get in the truck. Crossover height is pretty much ideal for getting in and out of and I think that's where this Maverick sits. I mean they are very different trucks, but for a lot of people I think the Maverick is probably better.
I would love an AWD hybrid Maverick or even an electric for daily commuting. I have my toy/project SUV for off-roading and camping.
We will have to wait for next year to see if they introduce an AWD Maverick Hybrid.
No comparison, Tacoma is king in mid size period.
My Tremor build date is February 6th!
Can’t wait for my Tremor, just sold my FX4! Mav all day!
Nice! Did you get the appearance pack in Av gray? That will look sweet with the carb gray top. I hope to show videos of a T on my channel next to my hybrid and turbo AWD.
@@fordmaverickmaniac nah man no app pack. Just silver Lariat with co pilot assist etc
@@Silverback_GMT410 That will look great!
I'd pick the Nissan Frontier 😄 but I'm biased. But is also your sponsor 👍
Wish Toyota would bring hilux to US. They have them in Mexico. They look awesome
Drag race required. 😎
The only similarities these two have are they're both built in Mexico.
i got the XLT Ford Maverick, definitely gonna change to the Tremor Maverick.
Andre I completely agree with Tacoma seating it’s so uncomfortable if your 6ft or taller. It’s the only reason I got a 4Runner it’s little more space in cabin and I realized I didn’t need the trd buttons and I was fine with the sr5 which got me to the exact same trails with only mod of bigger tires.
You’re right people being 6ft + very uncomfortable. The main I buy will not own one . But if they ever make it a little bigger, day one buy for me.
Gotta get the sunroof! I’m 6’2” no issue.
@@nbaldo003 maybe so haven’t tried it one. it’s really the position of seats for me I love Toyota all the way wish it was tad bit comfier
With the mark-ups on the Maverick (I've seen base XL's priced in the mid-30s and Lariats in the upper 40s), might as well just get the Tacoma.
I think these are trucks for two different needs. If you are using it primarily on the road (and don’t tow), the Maverick would be a much better daily.
I know it's for the views - and I really do enjoy seeing this comparison - but these two vehicles are very difficult to compare. They're built for similar functions, but also drastically different functions as well. I know my Maverick FX4 can and will do most of what any off road truck can do 95% of the time on a trail. It's that 5% I know it can't do and I'm fine with that! I've taken it off road at least a dozen times in less than a year of ownership which is more than I know most raptors have been out and I have a great time, because in the end it's just about getting out there and having fun. It carries my work gear and can tow 4k lbs, not large lumber or a massive toy hauler and I'm fine with that. It carries 5 passengers arguably more comfortably than most mid size pickups. My favorite thing is when my tall ass coworkers get in my truck from there massive lifted king cabs and seeing how surprised they are at how much space there is. And almost fully loaded mid spec was sub $30k. It fits in my apt garage and is incredibly easy to drive and park. All in all I don't regret my decision at all and with bigger tires and some other aftermarket parts I've added, it's a great deal of fun.
video please.
@@josijo of?
I think that most Tacoma's spend their time on improved dirt roads though. I dont think to many of them get used how they should. I see people driving around in their lifted Tacoma's with 33's and roof top tents and crap bolted all over them and in all the time I spend off the beaten path, I almost never see them actually out there doing stuff.
Where I do see them is the same places I drag my 24' Jayco travel trailer with like 9" of ground clearance.
Reality is most of these people could drive a Maverick and do all the things they want to do without issue. They just saw to many commercials of people wear flannel shirts, drinking IPA's in the woods with Tacoma's in the background and thought it looked cool.
Doesn't come in manual. Taco does.
I wish I was more proactive and picked up a $19k maverick pre-pandemic. You will never find that price again. I don’t need a large truck we have a dump truck for larger loads, but a little $19k base hybrid became a unicorn!!!
Pre-pandemic? It didn't go on sale until late 2021, well into the pandemic.
19999 + 1400 destination + tax and title...
@@jamesrodriquez2863 i guess I should have specified pre-order and before pandemic fabrication of car shortages inflated prices!
TFL Truck should do a review of how the Tremor rides vs regular Maverick! Also maybe put a rooftop tent on it and test Payload effect vs Tacoma?
Same ground clearance? From the side profile the taco looks like it has a foot extra daylight underneath lmao
Its the lowest point on the Truck which is something but not everything. Obviously for going over a lot of obstacles the ground clearance between the two axles is important.
@@jeffk464 yup i think a lot of people get caught up in specs and dont fully understand what is conveyed. Likely the Tacoma is measured at the rear diff housing, but everything else is much higher up and tucked away.
i really like the midgate position concept. every truck should have that in case you gotta stack drywall or wood on the wheel wells.
Holding out for hybrid ranger work truck. The taco is so expensive, but I understand you get the resell value and reliability that is not the case with Ford
I recently was able to test drive a used XLT Maverick. I was very impressed with the power and liked it overall. A few things bothered me. The first was how loud the horn sounds inside the cabin. It’s as loud inside as it is outside. I guess Ford skimped on sound deadening materials. The second was that issue with the radio screen. It is a bit annoying that they angle it downward. Third was the back seat wasn’t terribly big but doable for someone with 2 kids. Idk about fitting teenagers back there but for younger kids it’s not bad.
I looked at a maverick but the back seat has as much space as the civic I was driving. I passed on the maverick and bought a F-150 instead
I TEST drove a Ford Maverick FX4
I did a couple U-turns, over speed bumps, slaloms thru cones and twice hammered the gas pedal
Honestly it felt weak and flimsy never really boosted forward like the ranger or my V6 accord those both pull you forward noticeably
Something about the gas pedal and acceleration felt off, weak and flimsy
What I would like to see is over 10 years and 200 thousand miles, which one cost less in repair bill's and spent less time in the shop.
Shop time tacoma will win and if you plan on keeping it for 20 years, But the maverick with 10mpg more will save alot in fuel.
Can’t beat the reliability of a Tacoma. Free oil changes for life of the vehicle at local dealership. Easy to mod. Love my 2021 TRD Off Road
HAPPY SUNDAY EVERYONE ✌️ HAVE A GOOD DAY
Pricing for what you getting is crazy, just wait, reality is just about to set in .....
I wonder if Tacoma also TRD trims get less payload than SR5 and Limited? In 4Runner world TRDs get 880lbs payload vs 4Runner SR5 & Limited (including 3rd row) have 1165lbs payload.
Biggest issue with the maverick is not being available for purchase. I looked for one all sold out ended up buying a taco.
If they made a single cab Maverick Tremor, I'd be all over it. Reminds me of my old S10
They will. Just death traps
I was really hoping for a single cab Maverick too.
@Steve Sherman Nobody CAN buy a single cab because they don't make them to sell. Dealer with hundreds of fleet extra cabs on lot would not even sell one or even order one for me. Something very strange going on!
You guys at TFL are sometimes funny.. You always have a hard time calling the Ridgeline a truck but have no problems saying this minuscule thing is a true truck lol
I can see why tho. The Ridgeline has pretty much just been a Pilot with the rear end shaped like a bed. The Maverick is basically a truck that just so happens to use a unibody frame.
@@kylebluitt8626 the Maverick has ZERO truck DNA so I'd have to say it's not "basically a truck that uses unibody"
@@kylebluitt8626 so you agree then. Just say that next time lol
@@mikekolb238 I don't
@@kylebluitt8626 I agree. The Ridgeline is essentially an SUV first and a "truck" second while the Maverick is more truck focused. I don't have any problems with the Ridgeline or Mavericks, I think they're good for people who want to comfortably carry their family while having the option to haul things should they need to. They're also good for tight, urban settings. Are they unibody? Yes, but that doesn't make it any less of a truck in my opinion. Not everyone needs a truck that can tow 13k pounds and haul 2k pounds of payload.
Comes down to how long you plan on keeping the vehicle and the cost of ownership therein. The Toyota will easily outlast and be cheaper to own long term. Likewise, trade in will be better with the Toyota. If you're one that administers/manages your funds wisely you'll go with the Toyota.
I said it when the Maverick was revealed, and I'm still saying it: I don't think the Maverick really constitutes a compact truck. When I hear compact truck, I think of the old Bronco halfcabs, or the Subaru Brat. THAT'S a compact truck.
Its bigger than a ZJ Grand Cherokee in every metric.
@@josijo Wow. That's pretty telling. Vehicles have gotten so big so fast, it's unbelievable.
@josijo Yes! I have a video on my channel comparing my Mav to my Jeep Grand Cherokee. After seeing this you will know why I called it the Grand Maverick.
I’m surprised with the mpgs that the Tacoma has. I have an Explorer ST with 400 hp and it is rated at 20 city and 25 Highway and gets better than that Highway number. Given, my ST is RWD not 4WD, but I expected more from Toyota
BoF, solid rear axle, good ground clearance etc makes it a brick in terms of aerodynamics. Pair that with an engine and transmission that arent the most suited either, and yeah gets pretty poor economy.
@@ALMX5DP not to mention it’s ancient tech. My dad’s crew cab f150 with the 2.7 turbo v6 gets almost as good mileage as my 2 door tacoma with a 2.7 4 cylinder. Impressive, seeing as his truck is taller, wider, longer, heavier, and will still spank mine in a drag race
The Explorer is now a car / crossover (unibody). OK, compare it to the Maverick, but not the Taco. What's the spec on the Ranger? Compare the Explorer to the Highlander. (I get 29mpg in my Highlander, and 22mpg in my Taco)
@@genebond Compare whatever to whatever. That Highlander definitely cant keep up with a Explorer ST, its a 2.6 second gap to 60 mph.
I'm glad that Toyota went all-in on offroad performance, I probably would have gotten super stuck/broken with the crap I've done with my Taco. Serious for offroading is right, Andre nailed this video. The maverick makes me a bit jealous in some areas until I get my taco offroad. Everything clicks offroad with the Taco because that is what the Engineers focused on and it shows. Jeeps are the only thing stronger and they are more compromised on the highway.
any model of Bronco will destroy a Tacoma off road. So will a Colorado zr2, so will many vehicles. Tacomas are good trucks but no, Jeeps are not the only thing stronger on the road than a Taco.
If Toyota went “all in on off-road performance” they’d have given it a front locker and a rear locker that can be locked in 2HI and 4HI.
If they went all in they wouldnt have made headlights and taillights that poke out several inches into trees.
For hard-core off road you can't beat a body on frame setup, dual range t-case, and solid axle. That being said most "off road" versions of any truck regardless of manufacturer rarely see anything more than gravel much less trail time so personally I think the maverick is a better fit for the average person that wants a 4x4 with a little extra to help with getting around in the winter. I also believe that ford has a homerun with the maverick as a whole with its only downside is that they can't build them fast enough. Now the Tacoma has always been a solid seller but just like the Colorado redesign and the ranger redesign they keep getting taller and the beds are getting less and less accessible from beside the truck. The maverick to me from a hauling standpoint and doing truck stuff is much more user friendly with the shorter bed side height and lower bed floor making if more user friendly
Am in the market for a Tacoma am 5,10 would the seats be comfortable or would it be bad how many people say it is?
I don't understand why Tacoma has a 6400 lb tow rating, 7 pin harness connection, but fails to put a trailer brake controller in it factory. This drove me nuts on my 07 Tacoma, and I see Toyota has done nothing to fix this :(
And your paying over $50K too! Lol 😂
I think it's mostly cost savings since they know most owners dont tow much if at all. I am not really upset by it, having grown up with older full size (if you can consider pre 2005 old now lol) which never had an option for a TBC (even on HD). The wiring is all there though, so super easy to install one if you're so inclined.
@@roadglide1142 my tacoma was 32.5k new in 2021 v6 and 4x4
Yes Ford included a BC on my little Mav turbo AWD with only 4000 lb tow. I show this on my channel.
Ranger owners watching like 🧐🍿🍿
Cant wait to see how the tremor performs compared to the taco. Obviously the taco will do better but the maverick can be anywhere near, its an impressive accomplishment at that price
Dealership in town wants 49k + TTl for a Maverick FX4 freaking hilarious.
I will offer them 20 k out the door cash.
Dealerships on Maui want 65k for 3 year old Tacos with aftermarket wheels!
Yeouch! The msrp on the Mav turbo AWD LUX 360 4k I show on my channel only cost $30,710.
I wanted a Tacoma until I actually sat down in one and drove it. They are really lacking in so many ways. For that reason I decided to get a 4runner. It’s more practical and debatably more usable as far as storage. With the seats laid down you get 6’ of space compared to 5’ like this tacoma. All while being better offroad. Departure, breakover angles etc. better seating position, more head room, more room for passengers. It’s really just all around better. To me the tacoma equates to a Jeep Wrangler. It’s cool and all but when it comes down to practicality its awful
Depends on your use case imo. 4Runner holds more cargo weight and you say you have 6’ of space. My taco has a 6’ bed though and actually has a much smaller foot print than the 4Runner (I have a 2012 2-door single cab). I love having the bed for things I don’t want inside with me like when I make dump runs, firewood runs, lawn care stuff, that kinda thing. I look at the 4Runners every now and again but I don’t know if I’d be able to give up my bed!
@@ridewithme3428 I was referring to newer models. You can get a 6’ bed on them but then they end up being almost the same length as a full size without the additional width. They really have a niche market. And that market is honestly just people who are brand loyal or like how they look. Hopefully Toyota puts out a better product in the coming years.
@@ToolsInAction4u Honestly I hope the new one has better payload ratings and doesn’t sacrifice off road. It is niche but also I could see the benefit of a long bed crew cab taco in areas with narrow trails tbh. Might go full size on my next truck though.
No one is cross shopping a Taco vs Maverick.
Well you might have some people that want a Tacoma but by the Maverick because of price and the cost of gas.
You should visit the maverick forums.
Unfortunately for the Maverick, if you go for the Tremor edition, you lose BOTH payload and towing over lower-end Maverick models, so STAY WITH the higher-end FX4 edition (NOT the Tremor!) and ADD the Max Tow and Interior Lux option packages to get you a fully kitted out truck for less than $33,000 USD!
In order to turn the FX4 Maverick into a Raptor-like truck, switch out the tires for 33 inch or larger NITTO EXO Grappler Tires or Goodyear M/T Territory tires and add a 3rd party 4 inch lift kit and some extra boron-steel skid plates all along the major underneath parts that need protection. I would personally ALSO ADD a front heavy duty bumper with bush bars, LED fog lamps and a heavy duty WARN Winch and a heavy duty rear bumper with Gen-Y Hitch and a rear winch. You can also add Fox 3.1 coil-over active shocks (or Bilsteins or other high-performance 4x4 off-road shocks!) for a suspension upgrade!
I would then put on a fancy in-bed rack with lockable side lockers that has an extension for the upper-roof camping tent and extra mount for a front-facing high-lumens LED light bar and mountings for TWIN extra-long-range range ruggedized/weatherproof extendable/retractable 20 foot radio antennas. Then I would add a 50 gallon in-bed fuel tank for added driving range and a combined VHF/UHF/GMRS/CB/Shortwave transceiver radio mounted by the front console along with my ruggedized IP-68/69 + MilSpec 810 G/K Panasonic Touchbook or GETAC laptop!
Then add front, back, both left and right side-facing, sky-facing rooftop cameras AND rear-and-front-facing underbody GoPro cameras connected to the laptop and its TWO 20 Terabyte ruggedized portable wired-via-USB hard drives recording at 120 fps at 1920 by 1080p resolution video footage AND local audio for best smooth-motion video/audio quality!
Change out the current engine oil and transmission oil coolers and add high performance Mishimoto-branded ones to get MORE cooling for your fluids.
Then bring along TWO 40 lbs propane tanks, 150 litres-sized combo-freezer/refrigerator, a portable BBQ, portable hot water shower and portable toilet tent with cassette-based chemical toilet, portable Coleman Camp-kitchen with sink and 4-burner camp stove, portable folding table and chairs, some ceramic space heaters, 3000 watt Li-Ion power pack with roll-up solar panels for off-grid charging, severe weather camp gear and winter clothing, an inflatable kayak/canoe/fishing boat, long-range VHF or GMRS walkie-talkies, starlink satellite internet dish, portable laser projector + 120 inch rollup video screen and PS5/X-box for evening entertainment, 4-wheel-drive 4x4 EV scooter, full suspension mountain-bike/EV motocross bike and all your fishing and hunting gear, deep-winterized insulated high-ceiling 20x16 foot multi-room living tent, extra thick and plush King-sized blankets, portable wood-fired rocket stove, inflatable bed and couches, multiple extra 25 x 25 foot waterproof tarps + lots of paracord + extra ground stakes, emergency medical kit, vehicle and camp-gear repair tools and toolbox plus enough 20 gallon water tanks and MRE's + Mountain House freeze dried food for WEEKS in the deep backcountry boonies of the USA and Canada!
Now we have a super-overlander/boondocking truck that can take you anywhere!
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Can't wait for my Tremor XLT Maverick.
zr2 & ranger tremor best bang for buck for midsize @ around 40-45k
I would pass on both and look at other options (Nissan, Jeep). I just don't fit right in the Tacoma - would be constantly irritated and uncomfortable for that price. The Maverick is well thought out and appears more practical for my needs. The cheap plastic interior though, is a total turn off for me - way better options out there.
Yes the interior is plastic but it doesn’t feel or look cheap. I have an xlt hybrid. The Maverick reminds me of my old xj Cherokees. Everything you need and nothing you don’t!
THE INTERIOR IS PRETTY TOUGH WELL MADE
That new Frontier is pretty nice looking. And I like that it’s a naturally aspirated v6 but with more gears and power. And even the base model gets push button start. Love my taco but…Nissan came in strong with the frontier imo
Tacoma is 10 times the truck
@@brycehammond2099 How? It's a little better off roading and can tow more. If you need those capabilities then great. If not the Maverick makes a heck of a lot more sense.
When’s the maverick video coming out???
If you want a pickup you buy the Tacoma. If you want a car with a bed you buy the Maverick.
Still looking to see the nisssn frontier put up against them both
I love my frontier pro 4x. Super comfy, all the options, I’m getting like 23.5mpg which is fantastic imo… haven’t done any real off-roading, just some slightly muddy dirt roads in wildlife management areas but it’s smoother out there than my previous focus ST, and even a bit smoother than my dad’s RAM
Id personally pick the nissan frontier pro4x. I think it still holds a heck of a lot of value though the approach angle on the new model has been severely limited by the new front fascia compared to my trusty '19.
Id be more interested in seeing price for price comparison. Sr tacoma vs maverick tremor. I think it would suprise a lot of people. That maverick tremor losing that tow weight though is crazy. I have a maverick tremor and I tow about 3600lbs daily. 2 commercial zero turns and other equipment. It has done just fine for 17k miles i have on it now.
If you're not towing, Maverick provides the best value. Most bang for your buck. I've got a hybrid Maverick... The gas savings is nothing to sniff at, either.
I agree Joshua! 2k tow will pull a utility trailer or teardrop camper so not bad. The bed is only 6" shorter than that Taco. Mav has more payload too. This is why I bought 2 Mavs that I show on my channel
Obviously the best is the Ford Ranger which is so good that the Tacoma doesn’t even compete and have to compete with the smaller Maverick now
Enjoy your oil leaks, recalls! Ford 😂
Jessa 🤣🤣🤣 You're...You're...(gasp) You're funny!
look tfl selling the bronco they know is just matter of time the engine will blow!
I'll take the food over an 6+ year same body style Toyota
If the Ford Ranger is the best as you claim I wonder why the Ford Maverick is out selling the Ford Ranger 🤔.
The Frontier is the best Midsize IMO. The Mavrick is the size of an old S10 or a Nissan Hardbody. Electrician on the job site I am on has one. It's been in and out of the stealership at least 4 times already that I know of. He said he's trading it in on a Ridgeline ASAP.
I have a 2020 Ford Escape that I use for work and it’s an electrical nightmare. I was considering selling my 18 taco sport for a maverick/ranger but I just can’t deal w that sort of quality issues.
I agree. I think the Frontier is better.
Not surprised. Ford is usually known for electrical issues going back to the beginning of time.
🤣🤣 Andre doesn’t like Toyotas. He prefers Ford trucks and will find a way to make Toyota look bad . 😂. No matter what I enjoy his videos!
The Tacoma is so much cooler, but I could not sacrifice so much driver comfort. That's before getting to price and mpg. Toyota's reliability is legendary but the seat comfort would impact MY reliability ...
Guaranteed the Toyota will hold its resale value far longer than the Ford. Another prediction is the Toyota will hold up a lot longer as well. The big three are not known for making lasting products anymore.
Whatever the question, ford is never the answer. I do wish Toyota would make a car based pickup though. Just a shame we can’t have a truly small pickup because of CAFE.
I would like to see a 0-60 between the 2.
The Maverick is a hot rod, 0-60 around 6 seconds.
The lockers are kinda cool but the lack of towing Capability and no low range also I think these come with a cvt Depending on the engine option you go with which is horrible when off roading I'd go with that 8 speed auto if you do get one
The hybrid comes with a Ecvt, not the same as a Cvt, the EcoBoost uses the 8 speed.
@@garys2157 What's the difference in the CVT verse the E CVT because what I read it's the same shit it seems like
Yeah I don’t like the idea of buying a cvt but I’d also never buy a 2wd truck living where I do, so I guess that’s a moot point as the cvt is only on the hybrid, which is only available in the 2wd lol
@@ridewithme3428 Yeah I definitely would, have missed having 4wd with the weather today.
ECVT doesn't use belts but rather has a planetary gearset creating differential ratio via one of the two electric motors in the transaxle.
How can u compare the 2 ? Totally different class the maverick could be compared to say a small car but you wanting more space and a awd option not an off road truck like a Tacoma
They're just showing the differences, not suggesting that they're in competition with each other.
@@jamesrodriquez2863 that’s like showing the difference with a accord and a Lexus LS series 2 complete different class of vehicles
@@johnfranktullo3463 I'd actually like to see that. Shows people what the difference might be and tells people if its worth spending more money for something.
@@ALMX5DP ppl who want the taco want a off road truck maverick is more of a car with a bed
@@johnfranktullo3463 dont think you can always make such generalizations. People buy for a myriad of reasons.
I'd like to see a Ranger and Maverick comparison
i did that when shopping and ended up with the ranger tremor as it meet my needs better. the price diffrence between what the fx4 maverick and the ranger tremor for me was not that great, around 6500 with the discounts I got on the ranger. plus I found the ranger has better setting for me. (i didnt hit my head getting into the ranger.)
Compact pickup and a midsize….two different classes.