Beautiful video. I now know that my 2017 TRD 4x4 Sport can handle any terrain with two kids riding in the back. Great actual review of all 3 Tacos. Off-Road: went up easily. piece of cake. Sport: hold my beer I can do it too. SR5: wait for me, I'll be up eventually. Love it.
As others mentioned, finally a proper review on Tacos! Thanks for your review. 👍😎My only complain is I would have rather preferred if all 3 trucks were bone stock from factory with no added lifts, shocks or mt's.
Bought a Sport since it’s mostly a daily driver on the road. Very rare to go off-road but occasionally hit some camping and MTB spots. Thanks for the video 👍
I think this is about as good of an apples to apples comparison between Tacoma models that I have found. Kudos. It was impressive though to see your truck not even spin a lick! 🤙🏼
Thanks man! It was a complete after thought honestly, but I tried to detail the difference as much as possible to make it useful. And yeah man, that rear locker is a game changer!
Thanks for this video, I’m in the market for a Tacoma and I’m leaning towards Sport, I don’t go off roading and I need it as a daily driver but I need a 6 foot bed. Always doing projects around the home.
TRD Sport for looks and street riding (with a few mods you can make it off-roadable) TRD Off-Road for...well...it says it in the name, Sr5 for affordability.
Doesn't it have the offroad adjustments in the dash panel still rather then the knob on the roof? I'm torn between the sport and offroad. Do I offroad, not really do I want to. Some. But the sport hood looks cool imo, just no knob
2 yrs We took a brand new base model not even 300 miles on it to silver lake sand dunes and it did great no problems , and hit the trails in northern Michigan , we were there about a week , and drove it back to Ohio , went last week and leased a TRD off road and we still have the base tacoma
I have a rwd, pre runner 2015. I go out a couple times a year camping/ mtb. I get that my truck isn't equipped to do anything gnarly, but god damn right I love that truck :-)
When I was in the market for a Tacoma, I was looking for a 4x4 SR5. None were available in my area. So I got the TRD off road 4x4. 4x4 sport wasn’t an option for me
All of them are amazing trucks, for being over 10k less, you could put about 1500 into nice air lockers and bam, you got a truck that will do everything the other one will do. I run a 4x4 SR with lockers and its perfect, it preforms like my buddies stock 4x4 pro, for about 15k less. In the end it depends what you want and how you want it.
FINALLY. I’ve been trying to see the real difference between the SR5 and off road. The sr5 is certainly capable but that off road walked right through that. You may have convinced me to get a truck with a locker.
Awesome video! This might be the only video on youtube comparing the LSD to the the E-locker. Your off road completely walked through that tough section. You've got a new sub from me.
Thanks so much! I know they aren't stock trucks, but I tried my best to identify the differences as best I could. We all modified them in very similar ways so I think it was still a good comparison. And yeah that locker is insane. Literally no slip going through that.
SR5 I take off-road daily in terrible terrain. My company does pay for repairs, but they are minor compared to the F150s and chevys of fellow co workers. This is a perfect woods truck. You will rarely ever think of a using a locking diff. I run Ko2 all terrain and flip a switch for hi or low when I need it. Amazing truck. Love it.
I live in south Texas, and I work in the construction field but am in the office 95 percent of the time now. I got the TRD sport 2x4 becuse down here for a daily driver you never need 4x4. I like the bells and whistles so I got the TRD. It also has 5500 lbs of tow. Daily driver I will keep road tires on for the noise and gas mileage. But I will say I still have my 2000 Tacoma prerunner 4x4. 2 inch lift and 33s mud for playing at the beach or the random snow storm we get once every 5 years ha
I have had my 2020 TRD Off-road for about a month and it is indeed a beast with that rear diff lock. I Took it to durhamtown offroad park in Ga and climbed some hills and it was like a mountain goat lol
I enjoyed this video, good topic! This just popped up in my feed, but I'm going to check out some more of your videos. I have a 4Runner Trail Edition, not a taco, but I still find the Toyota content interesting since they're similar.
I think you made the right choice. OR is more capable, that locker obviously works well, especially when you don't have much front suspension flex like these. And then in the future, you're going to have better resale value, because everybody's going to be looking for them just for that Locker.
Wow, a Ridgeline would moto up that like it was asphalt. Did I make a mistake buying a Tacoma TRD Sport? I went Tacoma because my Honda dealer said 14 to 16 months for the Ridgeline. BTW my 2008 Ridgeline just gave up, but it was body (that I did not take care of) not driveline or suspension that brought it down with only 385K on it.
Thanks for the video...👍 just bought a 2016 SR5 regular 4x2.V6 ..wanted a 4x4 but there more expensive,, I live in urban area no mountains , just the ocean like an hour away bought it cause of the reliability and ground clearance, maybe in the future get a TRD 4x4...
I lived in California and needed a bike hauler so I got pretty much the same tru k you have. It wasn’t until I moved to Washington where I knew I needed to get the 4x4
The off-road model obviously is the best option for someone who doesn’t want to add anything else before going off-roading, other than a better suspension and bigger tires, I have an SR5 4x4 and I’m thinking about spending a couple thousands on a ARB airlocker before going to do any hardcore off-roading
ofcourse the upgrade in trim levels are going to be better. all comes down to is what you want to do with the truck. i have a sr5, i i love it, i take it camping, logging trails etc. great in winter's and in my opinion. very reliable and dependable.
Sr5, is just a cheaper version of the trd sport, just no bilstein suspension, trd sport wheels, hood scoop, and grill. Everything is exactly the same as well as the interior. Those that i mentioned, mostly would be replace essentially if you want different wheels, lift suspension, trd pro grill etc.
I'm having a hard time picking between the 2022 off road and sport. Im guessing they can't make the crew cab with a 6' box have crawl and rear diff locking dye to the transfer case required? I feel like if they had rear diff locking on the Sport, it would be hands down the best option for what most people look for in a truck. 5 foot box or access cab just to get rear diff locking is a bit of a shame. After watching this video though, I have confidence the sport will be able to handle most off road situations just fine, just be a bit more maneuvering through the terrain. Thanks for the vid!
Sorry for the super late reply! Yeah, the sport is super capable with the traction control that they have on it. Obviously not as advanced as MTS or as beneficial (in some scenarios) as having a locker, but it’s really good
yes i would agree, but lockers are like 900-1500, so i spent 27k on my 4x4 crewcab SR, and with lockers and tome upgrades i hit the 30k mark and it runs exactly the same as the TRD's. Although i love the hood on the TRD's and the wheels, super cool looking truck.
Most of the world outside the untied states doesn’t have all these fancy traction controls and rear lockers when they go off road, the just send it and get stuff done. I’ve seen a Suzuki taxi get through trails like these, it’s a lot about the driver, tires and ground clearance. In that order.
Most of the US doesn’t use this stuff either. I agree it’s a lot about the driver but I highly doubt a Suzuki sedan would get through moguls like these
Ya… this just tells me I made a good choice when researching my taco. I was watching the first two already knowing that off-road was going to handle like a champ.
I wonder why the sport didnt get no locker with MTS. Seems there really isnt much difference between the sr5 and the off road sport. I also wish the auto lsd worked in 4wd.
In a bit of a pickle myself. About to lock down this TRD Sport 4x4 Manual Trans, and even though I haven’t been off-roading yet it’s heavy on my heart that I’ll regret not getting a locking rear diff. Gonna be a daily driver for small payloads and light towing as well. Maybe I can swap in a locking diff down the line? Is that a thing? Any response is appreciated.
Yes, you can certainly add a locking diff later. A few ways to do that but I honestly have no idea what the associated costs are. The sport will likely be a great truck for you though. It’s pretty rare that I engage the locker to be honest. Just take the off roading easy at first, really learn the truck in terms of its size and capabilities and you can put the locker off for a bit
Loose gravel on hard pack can be some of the most difficult terrain. I can see where traction control is better in this situation vs mud where you’d want wheel spin to clear your tires.
Lets do a direct head to head traction comparison! Oh but lets turn traction control off on just 1 truck, but trust us its good too. Like whats the point of a comparison if the settings are setup differently?
Couple things, we didn't set out to do a comparison of the trucks. We got back, and I realized we had footage of the different models going through the same obstacle and I thought it would make an interesting video. As for the traction control being off, that was that drivers decision. That being said, this video showcases what the different levels of traction control offered by Toyota is capable of. Some people like to off road with no aid whatsoever, and this shows that traction control can also be turned completely off on these trucks, should you want more of a challenge. I stated very plainly that this was not a stock comparison and even listed all of the differences between the trucks. But hey, it is still the internet...
Idk what how the heck the red tacoma struggled so much. My tacoma doesn't have a locker and I've had it on 2 wheels and it doesn't struggle at all, you just gottalearn to use traction control to your advantage. You need to give it gas as soon as you feel tires slippingand it will engage. Also just hit the brakes while accelerating , it makes a huge difference.
Yeah, I noticed that shortly after getting my 4Runner. I had it in two wheel drive and was slightly stuck in the snow, the rear wheels would slip and traction control would kick in, and then I'd take my foot off the gas. After a few times, I realized I should just keep my foot on the gas, and then it did its thing and I was able to park without having to shift into 4 high. I imagine the e-lsd that the tacos have works similarly.
Same here, recently bought a 2012 TRD sport 4x4 manual and it's so much fun to drive a manual truck, very rare especially in the mid size truck market as you all already know 😁
From what i've been seeing, lockers seem like a really nice tool, but are not essential. I have yet to watch a video where an SR5 couldnt do something that a tacoma with a locker could. IMO, just run what you brung man. You dont need nifty gasgets, but if you have them, that is nice too, and they do help
Access cab sr5 do better job crew cab for this trail. I am not say beat off road but definitely do it all day long. Tires another story mud trail I think wrong choice this trail.
Can a stock off road do this ? So the trd sport and the SR 5 do not have locking diff? I am trying to buy a new Tacoma and I figure the off road but I want heated leather seats they want 3800 for the premium off road package I do not want a moonroof I just want heated front seats
Right, the only ones with the locking rear is the off road and the pro. It could most likely be done with stock trucks but you’d be dragging the frame hard and itd make me nervous
I have a sr5 taco no 4x4 tho. Makes me sad I didn't go 4x4. I have the same lift bilstein (think mines a lil higher), ome add a leaf & toyo open country 285. Great video makes me wanna grab a 4x4 taco
I'm new to having federal couragia MTs. The guy that put them on my truck put 80psi in the tires but I read all over the internet that people are running them at like 35-40 psi. Whats the best psi for just driving on the street?
@@OFFTHEGRIND I have a 2018 TRD sport. I just read that the maximum psi they can handle is 80psi. Maybe that’s why they came like that. Do you think they’d ride smoother with 40psi?
Can someone explain when one tire is off the ground, why is that the one that spins? Shouldn’t the other ones be spinning since those already are touching the ground/ those have traction
Any Tacoma 4X4 can get down if you're a good driver, little lift 2" + better tires about all u need on a Tacoma most places you'll b fine. Mine is 6-speed manual no MTS or crawl control & i don't kno how to 4X4 for shit so I'ma stick to light dirt trails personally, each their own💪💪b safe my dude & hope you guys have a blast out there 💯🚛💨🔥🔥🔥 🙂
Nice to see a true off road comparison instead of a walkaround and features like most videos. I was second guessing with a TRD sport Access cab manual transmission, but I'm left with no choice as the off road access cab doesn't offer a manual, but the double cab does - wtf. Guess Sport Access Cab 6spd manual it is...
I don’t understand why Toyota makes the decisions it does with its lineups. It’s super weird. But the sports is still capable for sure. I’ll be interested to see how it works in manual because I don’t believe the same aids are available but I’m not sure on that
Looking to buy my first taco thank you so much. I live in Puerto Rica and there are places where it gets flooded and rough terrain where i live this is a necessity not a luxury for me.
it's crazy how everyone can get a different experience. I had wanted a tacoma for years and started reading how there were people above 6' that couldn't fit in them. I grabbed the 2020 TRD Sport in cement about two months ago and I've not had any problems. I'm 6'1. I hate that it didn't work out for you man. That's such a bummer
@@OFFTHEGRIND looking to get a 2nd gen one. I’ve seen a couple of them being TRD Sport. Will those have traction control as well ? Great vid by the way, it made me learn a lot about Tacos. TY
@@Lowdown13blues I’m not sure to be honest. I know there were a lot of changes between the 2nd and 3rd gen Tacomas. I think you will still have traction control but I don’t know how off road focused it is. If that makes sense. And thanks, glad I could help!
Beautiful video. I now know that my 2017 TRD 4x4 Sport can handle any terrain with two kids riding in the back. Great actual review of all 3 Tacos. Off-Road: went up easily. piece of cake. Sport: hold my beer I can do it too. SR5: wait for me, I'll be up eventually. Love it.
As others mentioned, finally a proper review on Tacos! Thanks for your review. 👍😎My only complain is I would have rather preferred if all 3 trucks were bone stock from factory with no added lifts, shocks or mt's.
Thanks! Yeah that would’ve been nice. But at least they all have pretty much the same mods. The main takeaway is the electronic aids
Bought a Sport since it’s mostly a daily driver on the road. Very rare to go off-road but occasionally hit some camping and MTB spots. Thanks for the video 👍
Did you get a Manual TRD Sport 4x4 ?
@@mannysprobablymining2636 it says he bought a sport bud
@@Lapp802he’s asking if it has a third pedal
Great Vid, I got a 2021 SR5 not planning to due hard core off road stuff but nice to know (see) it can do fairly well. thanks.
I think this is about as good of an apples to apples comparison between Tacoma models that I have found. Kudos. It was impressive though to see your truck not even spin a lick! 🤙🏼
Thanks man! It was a complete after thought honestly, but I tried to detail the difference as much as possible to make it useful. And yeah man, that rear locker is a game changer!
Your vids are gonna be my go-to for a quick taco fix. I have a TRD sport in cement, manual, no mods but I love seeing them in action.
Thanks! Hopefully there will be plenty more off road trips this summer!
DavidJenk253 I’m gonna try to get some vids up soon from spots around my area.
Go to 33s, we need to convert David to 33s!
Thanks for this video, I’m in the market for a Tacoma and I’m leaning towards Sport, I don’t go off roading and I need it as a daily driver but I need a 6 foot bed. Always doing projects around the home.
Just 2wd and 4 cylinder. The 4 banger has decades of history 👍.
Great video. Thanks for posting this. People on the forums talk crap about the trd sport not being capable off road. so glad to see this.
Thanks for the video! Although I am a 4runner SR5 owner, always nice to see Tacos show its stuff!
the SR% is amazing and for like 1500$ you can make it just as good as the TRD
TRD Sport for looks and street riding (with a few mods you can make it off-roadable) TRD Off-Road for...well...it says it in the name, Sr5 for affordability.
Doesn't it have the offroad adjustments in the dash panel still rather then the knob on the roof? I'm torn between the sport and offroad. Do I offroad, not really do I want to. Some. But the sport hood looks cool imo, just no knob
@@mav68nrs get the off road
2 yrs We took a brand new base model not even 300 miles on it to silver lake sand dunes and it did great no problems , and hit the trails in northern Michigan , we were there about a week , and drove it back to Ohio , went last week and leased a TRD off road and we still have the base tacoma
The SR5 has a limited slip diff, in works great!.
no tacoma has a real limited slip now. just a simulated "auto lsd" that uses the traction control system
I have an sr5, while not complete stock, I've been able to go pretty much anywhere I've ever wanted
What year sr5 has lsd?
Sport also has limited slip
I have a rwd, pre runner 2015. I go out a couple times a year camping/ mtb. I get that my truck isn't equipped to do anything gnarly, but god damn right I love that truck :-)
All that matters is that you’re still able to get out and enjoy the woods man!
When I was in the market for a Tacoma, I was looking for a 4x4 SR5. None were available in my area. So I got the TRD off road 4x4. 4x4 sport wasn’t an option for me
All of them are amazing trucks, for being over 10k less, you could put about 1500 into nice air lockers and bam, you got a truck that will do everything the other one will do. I run a 4x4 SR with lockers and its perfect, it preforms like my buddies stock 4x4 pro, for about 15k less. In the end it depends what you want and how you want it.
@@nathanphillips9645 Howd you get lockers for 1500??? I'm seeing quotes of like 2k+
@@nathanphillips9645 what locker did you go with? I’ve been interested in the ARB locker... also I wish they made a manual SR or SR5
FINALLY. I’ve been trying to see the real difference between the SR5 and off road. The sr5 is certainly capable but that off road walked right through that. You may have convinced me to get a truck with a locker.
That TRAC on the sport did a great job. I'm impressed
Awesome video! This might be the only video on youtube comparing the LSD to the the E-locker. Your off road completely walked through that tough section. You've got a new sub from me.
Thanks so much! I know they aren't stock trucks, but I tried my best to identify the differences as best I could. We all modified them in very similar ways so I think it was still a good comparison. And yeah that locker is insane. Literally no slip going through that.
Great video man! Thanks for showing that! Not many videos out there show the difference with all 3
SR5 I take off-road daily in terrible terrain. My company does pay for repairs, but they are minor compared to the F150s and chevys of fellow co workers. This is a perfect woods truck. You will rarely ever think of a using a locking diff.
I run Ko2 all terrain and flip a switch for hi or low when I need it. Amazing truck. Love it.
Yeah I loved the Tacoma. It was a great truck for me. I’m excited to see what they release in 2024
diff locks are a must for 4 wheeling, spinning the tires is not good for the trails lol
Which packages have rear differentials? Does the trd sport have it?
The locker I’m assuming you mean? The sport doesn’t. Just the off road and the pro have the rear locker
SR5 Did awesome! Great video!
I live in south Texas, and I work in the construction field but am in the office 95 percent of the time now. I got the TRD sport 2x4 becuse down here for a daily driver you never need 4x4. I like the bells and whistles so I got the TRD. It also has 5500 lbs of tow. Daily driver I will keep road tires on for the noise and gas mileage. But I will say I still have my 2000 Tacoma prerunner 4x4. 2 inch lift and 33s mud for playing at the beach or the random snow storm we get once every 5 years ha
If you want good off-road capability just get the off-road model. No need to modify it.
No NEED to but it sure is fun as hell to do so!
I have had my 2020 TRD Off-road for about a month and it is indeed a beast with that rear diff lock.
I Took it to durhamtown offroad park in Ga and climbed some hills and it was like a mountain goat lol
Haha yeah man it’s an awesome, incredibly capable truck
Looking to get a Taco and this is exactly what I was looking for! Thanks!
Great, I am glad it helped!
Exactly is an understatement, sold on the TRD off-road, no compromise
I enjoyed this video, good topic! This just popped up in my feed, but I'm going to check out some more of your videos. I have a 4Runner Trail Edition, not a taco, but I still find the Toyota content interesting since they're similar.
We’re all a family haha! Thanks for checking my stuff out
In snow and ice a rear locker is a HUGE game changer!!!
The way your driving these sections are wonderful.
Thanks!
SR5 dude just didnt know what he was doing.
I wish I had seen this vid before last Sunday. I was indecisive for the last month between the SR5 and TRD OR, so I chose the TRD OR lol.
Well I feel like you can’t loose either way. Yeah you could’ve saved some money, but that locker is a dream!
I think you made the right choice. OR is more capable, that locker obviously works well, especially when you don't have much front suspension flex like these. And then in the future, you're going to have better resale value, because everybody's going to be looking for them just for that Locker.
Wow, a Ridgeline would moto up that like it was asphalt. Did I make a mistake buying a Tacoma TRD Sport? I went Tacoma because my Honda dealer said 14 to 16 months for the Ridgeline. BTW my 2008 Ridgeline just gave up, but it was body (that I did not take care of) not driveline or suspension that brought it down with only 385K on it.
I want the TRD off road with the Sport hood, and sunglass holder
Lol and sunglasses holder! It’s funny but it’s so true
Thanks for the video...👍 just bought a 2016 SR5 regular 4x2.V6 ..wanted a 4x4 but there more expensive,, I live in urban area no mountains , just the ocean like an hour away bought it cause of the reliability and ground clearance, maybe in the future get a TRD 4x4...
I lived in California and needed a bike hauler so I got pretty much the same tru k you have. It wasn’t until I moved to Washington where I knew I needed to get the 4x4
The off-road model obviously is the best option for someone who doesn’t want to add anything else before going off-roading, other than a better suspension and bigger tires, I have an SR5 4x4 and I’m thinking about spending a couple thousands on a ARB airlocker before going to do any hardcore off-roading
The locker is the real benefit I feel if the off road. An SR5 with a locker would be incredible
DavidJenk253 the good thing about the OR locker is it’s factory and has warranty.
taking the sr5 traction control off was not a good idea i wanna see how the truck handles at its best
SR5 = meh
Sport = meh+
Off Road = Tank.
Lmao that’s fantastic
ofcourse the upgrade in trim levels are going to be better. all comes down to is what you want to do with the truck. i have a sr5, i i love it, i take it camping, logging trails etc. great in winter's and in my opinion. very reliable and dependable.
Sr5, is just a cheaper version of the trd sport, just no bilstein suspension, trd sport wheels, hood scoop, and grill. Everything is exactly the same as well as the interior. Those that i mentioned, mostly would be replace essentially if you want different wheels, lift suspension, trd pro grill etc.
@@GhettoFabulous670 no interior is differ.. trd sport has bigger/different screen then a sr5
@@GhettoFabulous670 exactly - i paid less, including the price of bilstein 5100's, grille, lift, wheels/tires.
I'm having a hard time picking between the 2022 off road and sport. Im guessing they can't make the crew cab with a 6' box have crawl and rear diff locking dye to the transfer case required?
I feel like if they had rear diff locking on the Sport, it would be hands down the best option for what most people look for in a truck. 5 foot box or access cab just to get rear diff locking is a bit of a shame.
After watching this video though, I have confidence the sport will be able to handle most off road situations just fine, just be a bit more maneuvering through the terrain.
Thanks for the vid!
Sorry for the super late reply! Yeah, the sport is super capable with the traction control that they have on it. Obviously not as advanced as MTS or as beneficial (in some scenarios) as having a locker, but it’s really good
Then it would take away from the TRD pro and TRD OF sales, Toyota is very corporate. Im sure they considered it.
Im soooo glad I spent the extra for the Off Road.
It really does make a huge difference having that locker
yes i would agree, but lockers are like 900-1500, so i spent 27k on my 4x4 crewcab SR, and with lockers and tome upgrades i hit the 30k mark and it runs exactly the same as the TRD's. Although i love the hood on the TRD's and the wheels, super cool looking truck.
@@OFFTHEGRIND agreed, i would not go on trails with out that
A beautiful demonstration of all the models doing their thing. Thumbs up from a fellow Tuber
Thanks so much! Kinda an afterthought but thought it might still be valuable
Finally a good review. Others should take notice of how to make a proper “4 wheeling” capability vid . Cheers 😎
Hahaha thanks! Cheers!
Most of the world outside the untied states doesn’t have all these fancy traction controls and rear lockers when they go off road, the just send it and get stuff done. I’ve seen a Suzuki taxi get through trails like these, it’s a lot about the driver, tires and ground clearance. In that order.
Most of the US doesn’t use this stuff either. I agree it’s a lot about the driver but I highly doubt a Suzuki sedan would get through moguls like these
Sooner or later imma find one of these upgraded tacos in thr junk yard and strip it for my sr5 so i can hangout with the cool kids lol
Ya… this just tells me I made a good choice when researching my taco. I was watching the first two already knowing that off-road was going to handle like a champ.
Got a 4 cyl, rwd, sr5 for $25k and it may not do well offroad or in the snow but it still gets the job done
Hey man, as long as it fulfills your need of the truck that’s all that matters
I wonder why the sport didnt get no locker with MTS. Seems there really isnt much difference between the sr5 and the off road sport. I also wish the auto lsd worked in 4wd.
Just bought a 2011 5 speed SR5 today, this really makes me feel better about not getting a TRD.
And that right there, shows you why you buy the off-road, if you ever actually are going to be doing any off roaring.
The difference is night and day.
In a bit of a pickle myself.
About to lock down this TRD Sport 4x4 Manual Trans, and even though I haven’t been off-roading yet it’s heavy on my heart that I’ll regret not getting a locking rear diff.
Gonna be a daily driver for small payloads and light towing as well.
Maybe I can swap in a locking diff down the line? Is that a thing?
Any response is appreciated.
Yes, you can certainly add a locking diff later. A few ways to do that but I honestly have no idea what the associated costs are. The sport will likely be a great truck for you though. It’s pretty rare that I engage the locker to be honest. Just take the off roading easy at first, really learn the truck in terms of its size and capabilities and you can put the locker off for a bit
Loose gravel on hard pack can be some of the most difficult terrain. I can see where traction control is better in this situation vs mud where you’d want wheel spin to clear your tires.
yep, when you turn off your Trac control is when you need to "power through it", you got it
Okayyyyy, off road it is. Thanks for the video
I just bought a TRD Sport 4x4. It's good to see a real world comparison
Congrats! Hope you enjoy it
Rear locker made it easy as hell. I have a trd off road but I have the manual so no mts
I don’t think I really use the MTS. The locker is the real mvp
Love my TRD Offroad long bed makes me a bit more skeptical about serious wheeling due to high centering
Yeah for sure. And on tight trails that longer wheel base is difficult. Pros and cons to both for sure cause there are times I wish I had a long bed
Love my long bed. It can do anything a short bed can do...and haul more. Get out there and get dirty
I have a long bed. I load my dirt bikes on my 4x4 off road and go find new trails.
Lets do a direct head to head traction comparison! Oh but lets turn traction control off on just 1 truck, but trust us its good too. Like whats the point of a comparison if the settings are setup differently?
Couple things, we didn't set out to do a comparison of the trucks. We got back, and I realized we had footage of the different models going through the same obstacle and I thought it would make an interesting video. As for the traction control being off, that was that drivers decision. That being said, this video showcases what the different levels of traction control offered by Toyota is capable of. Some people like to off road with no aid whatsoever, and this shows that traction control can also be turned completely off on these trucks, should you want more of a challenge.
I stated very plainly that this was not a stock comparison and even listed all of the differences between the trucks. But hey, it is still the internet...
Idk what how the heck the red tacoma struggled so much. My tacoma doesn't have a locker and I've had it on 2 wheels and it doesn't struggle at all, you just gottalearn to use traction control to your advantage. You need to give it gas as soon as you feel tires slippingand it will engage. Also just hit the brakes while accelerating , it makes a huge difference.
It had traction control turned off like I said in the video. It has it, but wasn’t being used in that clip
Yeah, I noticed that shortly after getting my 4Runner. I had it in two wheel drive and was slightly stuck in the snow, the rear wheels would slip and traction control would kick in, and then I'd take my foot off the gas. After a few times, I realized I should just keep my foot on the gas, and then it did its thing and I was able to park without having to shift into 4 high. I imagine the e-lsd that the tacos have works similarly.
Great comparison, makes my purchasing decision easier. The only thing I am also considering is long bed vs short
If you’re going to be on trails a lot, the short bed is the way to go. A long bed is a little limiting on tight trails
@@OFFTHEGRIND thanks for the feedback!
Which one was the best.. I was confused
I have trd sport but its a 6speed manual so i love it
I do miss a manual 😢
Hotdog Man me too, 2016 manual 💪🏽
Alex Cordoba they are so much more fun than an auto
Same here, recently bought a 2012 TRD sport 4x4 manual and it's so much fun to drive a manual truck, very rare especially in the mid size truck market as you all already know 😁
As far as the red sport is concerned, technology should never try to replace lack of off road driving skills. Choose your line carefully.
100% agree
for the auto lsd to work requires more throttle for the vacuum system that controls the braking to each wheel....more gas.
I have a 2002 SR5 Tundra TRD Sport and I can't seem to find one like it online anywhere. This thing is fast as hell man.
4.7 Liter V8
That TRD Off Road Sport’s winch bumper looks GOOD.
I forget which one it is. But so many companies are making that style bumper
And just add frt and rear lock to tje SR5 and done. Dont need crawl control.
Getting ready to add dirt king LCAs to my Tacoma. Already have everything else done can’t wait to see what it can do; especially at Tahuya!!
Dude awesome! I’d love to get some kings eventually. Really wanting a more plush ride
From what i've been seeing, lockers seem like a really nice tool, but are not essential. I have yet to watch a video where an SR5 couldnt do something that a tacoma with a locker could. IMO, just run what you brung man. You dont need nifty gasgets, but if you have them, that is nice too, and they do help
Access cab sr5 do better job crew cab for this trail. I am not say beat off road but definitely do it all day long. Tires another story mud trail I think wrong choice this trail.
Can a stock off road do this ? So the trd sport and the SR 5 do not have locking diff? I am trying to buy a new Tacoma and I figure the off road but I want heated leather seats they want 3800 for the premium off road package I do not want a moonroof I just want heated front seats
Right, the only ones with the locking rear is the off road and the pro. It could most likely be done with stock trucks but you’d be dragging the frame hard and itd make me nervous
SR5 IS THE BEST
ITS ALL ABOUT TIRES AND DRIVER
Lol
Ahahahahahahaahahhaha
LMAO 😂 TO THOSE WHO SPENT SO MUCH MONEY ON CRAWL CONTROL
@@JuanManuel-fm9jt Less than $1800 MSRP between the SR5 and Off Road
@Shakerhood69 $1800 that’s a brandnew tires and lift
I have a sr5 taco no 4x4 tho. Makes me sad I didn't go 4x4. I have the same lift bilstein (think mines a lil higher), ome add a leaf & toyo open country 285. Great video makes me wanna grab a 4x4 taco
The first Tacoma I had was a twd. It did what I needed at the time but I moved up to Washington and just had to get the 4x4 and absolutely no regrets
Awesome video! Shopping for a Tacoma right now and need it for off-road. This video is perfect
All definitely super capable! Can’t go wrong!
SR5 has traction control. Not sure what this video means regarding the SR5.
I like my TRD Off Road a lot more now!
What year is the cement gray? Looks sweet. Thx
Thanks, it’s a 2019
Does the driver of the Trd sport have a channel or what’s their set up?
He does not have a channel. I listed everything in the video that he had at the time of filming though
so note to self...leave traction control on when off roading.....otherwise you may get a butt pucker moment. No locker team.
I'm new to having federal couragia MTs. The guy that put them on my truck put 80psi in the tires but I read all over the internet that people are running them at like 35-40 psi. Whats the best psi for just driving on the street?
Oh god that’s way to high! It depends on the truck and use but typically 40 is about where you want to be for the street
@@OFFTHEGRIND I have a 2018 TRD sport. I just read that the maximum psi they can handle is 80psi. Maybe that’s why they came like that. Do you think they’d ride smoother with 40psi?
They would 100% ride smoother and they’re wear evenly. At max psi, the inside of the tire will wear more than the outside
Oh ok so I should set the psi to 40?
Yeah
Can someone explain when one tire is off the ground, why is that the one that spins? Shouldn’t the other ones be spinning since those already are touching the ground/ those have traction
power always goes to the tire with the least resistance, unless you have a locker, which the sr5 doesnt, not sure abt the sport and OR
Any Tacoma 4X4 can get down if you're a good driver, little lift 2" + better tires about all u need on a Tacoma most places you'll b fine. Mine is 6-speed manual no MTS or crawl control & i don't kno how to 4X4 for shit so I'ma stick to light dirt trails personally, each their own💪💪b safe my dude & hope you guys have a blast out there 💯🚛💨🔥🔥🔥 🙂
Very true! Love these trucks!
I have a 2018 tocoma OR I put a front locker in and oh my God what a difference it amazing
Yeah I bet it does. That’s a lot of people complaint is that is doesn’t have one.
Nice to see a true off road comparison instead of a walkaround and features like most videos. I was second guessing with a TRD sport Access cab manual transmission, but I'm left with no choice as the off road access cab doesn't offer a manual, but the double cab does - wtf. Guess Sport Access Cab 6spd manual it is...
I don’t understand why Toyota makes the decisions it does with its lineups. It’s super weird. But the sports is still capable for sure. I’ll be interested to see how it works in manual because I don’t believe the same aids are available but I’m not sure on that
SR5 -he turned off traction which in the offroad version means you turned on auto LSD -does the SR5 have an LSD?
What MTS selection were you set at?
I think MTS often gets overlooked as a semi-front locker, albeit not actually locked.
I had it in the mogul setting. I honestly forget about it most the time but I won’t now after seeing the difference
@@OFFTHEGRIND cool that's what I was envisioning most helpful given the terrain. It's A-Trac's + terrain specifics, essentially.
@@mtnbikingjoo Yeah, it is a great system! Washington will give me plenty of chances to test the rest of it out as well.
Looking to buy my first taco thank you so much. I live in Puerto Rica and there are places where it gets flooded and rough terrain where i live this is a necessity not a luxury for me.
Donde en PR?
Hey man how tall is your lift??? Front and back ?
It’s 2 inches both front and back
I don't understand why you'd put the lowest trim at an even greater disadvantage by turning off TC in an unbiased review?
As stated at the beginning, I realized after we were out that this may be a useful comparison. We didn’t set out intending to do this
I feel like an SR could do that too tbh
I love how they look and always wanted one. Sat in one last week and it broke my heart...too small.
I'm 6'3"
Damnit 2020!
Noooo! You can blame 2020 for everything bad in the world haha. So even the power seats don’t work for you?
it's crazy how everyone can get a different experience. I had wanted a tacoma for years and started reading how there were people above 6' that couldn't fit in them. I grabbed the 2020 TRD Sport in cement about two months ago and I've not had any problems. I'm 6'1.
I hate that it didn't work out for you man. That's such a bummer
I'm 6'2" and I have a 2012 sr5 dbl cab short bed. I fit just fine
I'm 6'4" and the tacoma is just a little too small for my preference as well.
Damn fellas I'm 6'2 and now I'm nervous I won't fit lol
Please do the same video, same trail vs Ford Ranger and Chevy equivalent. To show the superior quality of Toyota Tacoma. That would be 😎
If I can find those trucks to go out with me I totally will
where at in the pnw are these trails?
They are at Tahuya ORV
@@OFFTHEGRIND awesome, been meaning to take my 89 out there
Left foot braking would help when there is no LSD or BLD
Good video, thank you!
What year is the off road and sport?
19 and 17 respectively
Thanks man
Dude! This! Thanks for posting!
All about that stock model baby
What front bumper is that on the Sport?
It’s the body armor hiline.
Great video. Thanks a lot.
Sr5 did fine..it was the driver for the first trail lol
Air down to 10psi. You could go as low as psi.
It is not recommended to go lower than 15 without bead locks cause you risk rolling the tire off the wheel
SR5 took the longest and look the hardest to get up, for trails,
Sport was considerably better,
Off Road was piece or cake
And what was the reason each was better than the other?
SR5 was no traction control. Sport has traction control. Off road wasn’t using traction control or crawl control but had the rear locker on
@@OFFTHEGRIND looking to get a 2nd gen one. I’ve seen a couple of them being TRD Sport. Will those have traction control as well ?
Great vid by the way, it made me learn a lot about Tacos. TY
@@Lowdown13blues I’m not sure to be honest. I know there were a lot of changes between the 2nd and 3rd gen Tacomas. I think you will still have traction control but I don’t know how off road focused it is. If that makes sense. And thanks, glad I could help!
@@OFFTHEGRIND I might go to a dealer to try to learn more about this I think. Thank you !
wow man this gave me anxiety 100% lmao
Hahaha