The only thing I’ll admit, is that 55k-65k for a Tacoma is ridiculous. Future forward styling and some OEM mods that take away from the individual creativity of a rig is the least that could be offered. Congratulations on the beautiful truck @Talon! It is an amazing rig. You built your channel from the ground up, and it is great to see you enjoying the fruits of your labor.
Wow! The stance of your truck is PERFECT! I know as truck owners, we want bigger tires, higher lift, etc. You should definitely enjoy it "as is". Its gorgeous!
Wow! I remember this channel back in the day when I was shopping a Subaru Crosstrek, checking out mods, etc. Now, I'm shopping the TRD PRO and a familiar name pops up in the feed. Congratz on the growth!
Thanks for creating this video and embarking on a new build. I'm still a newbie overlander -- only 2 yrs at it so far and still building and often not knowing what I need to build my rig. I look forward to a new build and comments from someone like you who's not going to go into everything from scratch but will use his experience to get "there" while sharing his insights on "how" to get to the finished build.
I drove one yesterday. It's worth the upgrade over a off road premium all day long. It has that unique vibe that 99% vehicles don't have today. The handling and cornering is very impressive. People beat this thing to death without driving it.
@@TheReapersSonthe tundra absolutely, but there haven’t been any engine problems for the Tacoma and the 2.4L 4-5 people had tranny issues and 1 front diff that was addressed by Toyota but not the 2.4L engine
Holy mother of … That was an insane MSRP. That’ll buy you a fully loaded Silverado and near a year used Raptor. Wowzers. Hope you love it and enjoy it to its max.
My 3rd gen V-6 TRD off-road 6-speed manual 4X4... Every fluid is just drain 'n fill, front & rear diff, transfer case, manual transmission easy to change. Already put amsoil within 5K. Badass TRD pro just way to much money for most ppl. Hopefully it will be reliable 4u! Keep us posted.
@@Rider.WhiteHorse were sure gonna find out huh? I'm just not big on turbos & especially hybrid + turbo combination my goodness that's a complicated system I'm sure... What I have is very simple compared to the 4th gen Tacoma. It's just sad people bought Toyota because they were simple affordable & RELIABLE, unless I'm missing something all those are gone 🤦
I just bought the new TRD pro Tacoma as well here in Hawaii where I will probably never get to use it to its fullest extent, but it is an amazing vehicle. I’ve owned probably 40 different Tacoma’s of all generations and Tundra’s . This truck is by far the most over the top truck I have ever owned and I love it! Hope to be back in My Home state with it someday in Durango, Colorado, and enjoying the mountains as you are now. Aloha and thank you for this very well done overview.
I just purchased my first Nissan...a Titan Pro4x and like it thus far. A lot of truck for the money and zero percent financing. I hope it proves to be reliable
Was really excited for this truck, been a dream to buy one. That was until I saw the price they want for it now. Just can’t justify spending that kind of money on a Tacoma no matter how much I like the truck.
If the truck market didnt skyrocket in 2020 to where it is now, this would be a $50k truck with all the bells and whistles. I say this because in 2019 my roommate got a 2020 Taco TRD Pro out the door (Price, taxes, fees, registration) for just under $50k and he had almost every option available. That being said, i really hope this platform is more reliable and better off-road in comparison as the previous gen has a lot of features but never outperformed the competition, while also having more issues while off-roading.
I love the redesign. Only thing I can't get over is the "afterthought" look of the screen. I personally dislike the the "we stuck a tablet on your dash" look that Toyota is going with in the Tundra, Tacoma and new 4runner. Much prefer the integrated screen design like the Land Cruiser and other vehicles like the Ford SuperDuty (which I ended up with to replace my 2013 Tundra as I needed more payload). I like the new Tacoma front end and exterior styling much better than the upcoming 4runner. And like the new Sequoia front end much better than the new Tundra front end. We are happy to have found a used 2020 4Runner TRD Pro with next to no miles and snapped that up. While the tech and drivability are not as good as the new gen Tundra, Tacoma and upcoming 4runner, the exterior styling we like better than the styling of the new models and the simple and proven drivetrain helped make the decision as we keep our vehicles for 10+ years. In 10 years when it's time to replace the 2020 4runner, a used Land Cruiser might be the one. We like the exterior and interior styling and features of the 1958 trim. By then, the drivetrains will be better sorted and long term dependability will be known.
You talking about hybrid extra power is exactly why I want the hybrid. Looking forward to the power upgrade. Haven’t pulled the trigger yet on one. Mainly cause they are not many hybrids available right now near me.
Thanks man 🙏🏼 After doing crazy builds for a little while I just want to show that you don’t need to spend 50k+ in aftermarket parts just to get out camping and enjoy overlanding.
They didn't want to have to do the engineering & spend the extra 💰... The price should include both.. i mean all 3 MORE room, badass seats & front+rear locker 🔒
Love to finally see a hybrid 4x4. Hybrids are the way to go IMO. Now we just need more options across manufacturers, and a high power hybrid sports car.
It's a very nice truck. They will fix any issues. Every new vehicale has them. No big deal. With that said I sold my 2023 Tacoma and got a 2024 Bronco badlands. Way nice FOR ME.
Man I'm not easily impressed when it comes to new vehicles. I've been a die hard Dodge guy my entire life. But this thing is absolutely stunning. One of the rare times i feel like the price is somewhat justified!
I love it Dude! Ignore the haters. after thinking about it, these new hybrids from Toyota are similar to turbo diesel torque kind of the best of both worlds I like it.
I’ve got the gas off-road right now. I’ll look into upgrading my Tacoma when they decide to put the Tundra’s new drivetrain in it. That’ll be something to admire for sure.
I'm old school. all those features makes me afraid of them breaking down. Prefer mostly manual controls if possible. I dont know the durability of stuff like the power bed door. Those gauges also scare me when things go wrong. Too many people think of when everything goes right, but ignore when you have those electronics baking in the sun after a few summers of 110+ degrees. Like that bluetooth speaker. Will be a pain when that battery needs replacement. I declined the extra finance guy stuff. They forced me to buy the ceramic coating that they already put on the truck.
I have agree with what has already been said, people aren't hating on the truck as much as the price. 70k is a lot to spend on a truck, let alone a midsize. The Raptor is 10k less and is still a lot of money. The ZR2 is 20k less! I'm really looking forward to a shootout, now that these are finally in peoples hands. You used to be able to count on a higher resale with a Toyota truck, but with the major engine failure and recalls the Tundra has been experiencing, Toyota's rep has taken a beating. The reliability, and thus the resale values are yet unknown on this new generation. If you couple that with the massive price, it's a hard sale for most.
As a current 3rd gen trd pro owner congrats on the new rig! Despite the higher $ great choice if you can financially swing it 💪 Just like glocks, hks, bcms, great to have choices despite the haters. Badass truck brother 👊🇺🇸
Thank you for the review, one of the better ones. Many of the reviews are sells personals and are very biased and poorly done. I have had 3 Tacoma's, 2018 Pro (I like it a lot) for now and have been looking at maybe getting a 2025 Pro. Have also been looking at the GMC Colorado, not sure which model, but one of the upper end ones. Not happy with any of the high prices on the midsize trucks this year. Anyway, keep up the views and take care.
I really like the new Taco. My wife is due for a new vehicle and we're considering either a Taco, Jeep, or Bronco. HAS to be a manual transmission and 4X4. So options are limited, but we're both Toyota fans.
Beautiful truck! Look forward to how it does off road and how the new engine and hybrid system holds up. Congrats, and lots of luck with it! BTW, that on board camera system is nuts
I was set on buying the new TRD PRO when it was first announced last year. The price for what you get compared to the new Ranger Raptor is significantly different. Not many people want a hybrid engine or even the underpowered 4cl in other models. I've found several Ford dealers willing to sell me a new Ranger Raptor. It's just a better truck. Never thought Toyota would ever sway me away from a Tacoma.
Love your new truck. I wanted one but it was taking forever to get one in Canada so I opted for a F150 Raptor instead and am happy with the choice. I wish Toyota did a better job on getting their product to market in time.I will be watching more of your videos though
I hope this truck really becomes a staple of reliability like the old Toyota’s. It’s the only other consideration I have aside from Ranger raptor, which can be had for $60k-$62k. Funny thing is I keep finding myself looking at 2020-2021 tundra platinums with the 5.7l v8 and low mileage…..around $45k-$50k right now. Keeping my eyes on the new stuff. Ole reliable will be there if needed.
I drive a 24 Tundra Trd pro and i really, really like this truck, its a mini tundra, and its got subtle changes that i love over the tundra, for example the steering wheel changed the shiny media control buttons to matte ones
@TalonSei I purchased a TRD Pro last week also. I can’t wait to watch you build this thing out. I don’t plan to do a whole lot to mine. But I’m sure I will see some of your mods and change my mind. Nice Truck! The underground looks almost blue in the sunlight. Great choice.
It does look great for real. I have a 2016 Off-Road, and my only complaint are the front seats. Hopefully this new Gen has a more comfy front seat comparatively.
Took the words right out of my Mouth, Came to the comments section to just to say that. Literally the Rear seat in this thing is Pointless, You couldn’t even put a kids car seat back there without breaking there legs
Great introductory video, thank you! I am waiting for my TRD Pro to come in, and I appreciate you will be covering this trim so I subscribed to your channel! Best to you and keep up the great content!
Luckily there isn’t much to “build” with the TRD Pro because I won’t need to touch the suspension at all. The plan will probably be wheels / tires / diamondback / rack / tent and a wrap to protect the paint 🤌🏼
Congratulation 🎊🔥Love it best of luck. Cant wait to see what you do to up grade anything. Theres not too much to do! Wheels & tires front lockers & some lights arb. Great looking truck🔥🔥💙.
I bought a 99 Frontier with a manual transfer case in an LSD and a V6 just because everybody freaks out over Toyotas and I can practically drive down a hallway and in between houses with the thing
It’s funny so many people complain about the switch from 6 to 4 cylinders and then the whole hybrid thing. But there is a reason these manufacturers move to on to these more modern hybrid options. I think we’re just stuck in this weird transition where insecure people are just scared to drive a half electric vehicle 😂. The truck is sick. I’d drive it any day over the previous models. I’ve never had anything more than 4 cylinders anyway.
Good looking truck. The only thing that keeps me from being an owner is they’re basically a two seat vehicle cause no adult human is sitting comfortably in the back
Things and stuff jellyfish launcher!! Love it!! so many new trucks regularly in the 60, 70, 80, 90k+ range being immensely saturated with tech, computer systems and sensors, why do so many still come with a generic and non specific check engine/service engine soon light? Most, if not all, have a computer/ touch screen dash mounted tablet. If a code reader scanning/ diagnostic tool can be purchased for $100, why not build the high $ vehicles with that already installed? How hard would it be for your 25 USB port, 12" touch screen, heated seats, deaf spot monitoring, lane sleep assist, banana car play vehicle to just tell you: "4th cylinder not firing, exhaust leak, replace battery, alternator replacement needed, vacuum leak etc?" We demand all this tech as consumers yet the generic non specific check engine light is something we're all still good with? We complain about mechanics and service departments ripping us off and playing the pin the tail on the donkey "let's see if this is the problem" game. How nice would it be to go to a mechanic and say, this is the problem I'm having and what needs to be fixed. How much is it to fix what I already know is the problem? Less downtime with the vehicle in the shop and less money spent on milking us repairs that aren't actually the problem. Ok, deep breath, I feel better now. Thanks for sharing Senor Talon. Always appreciate what you have to share.
That's a nice truck! I'm sure it's fun to drive with that iForce Max power train. Still not worth it for that price though imo. If I was shopping for a used truck, I'd get the previous gen Tacoma TRD Pro. If looking for new, then a Frontier Pro 4x.
If you want less power and no turbo then go used 3rd gen. Nissan is just doing the same thing all the others are trying to do. Which is compete with Toyota. Which most don’t. Just give other non Tacoma options. Which I’m sure are great for people who need a Nissan or a Chevy midsize.
Biggest thing I just can't believe out of this whole truck is the lack of a front diff locker. Every single feature and off-road assist system given everywhere.. top of the line, best of the best.. SUSPENSION SEATS.. but no front locker? Someone in the meeting room should've spoke up "lockers before light bars, bro".
Great video. Two things I noticed: There is enough rear seat room for a dog or a very thin dwarf. And the average fuel economy is quite similar to the one I get in my 2004 4 liter V6 4Runner. Is all that complication worth it?
I’ve been watching lots of Tacoma videos to learn more about the probable trim levels and power trains on the upcoming 4Runner, which I’ll probably pick up sometime in 2025. The $10K CAD difference from TRD off-road to TRD Pro is too steep for me, so I’m looking at the TRD off road with the IForce Max engine. I believe the TRD off road will be the only trim level available with either engine.
I have run fox on most of my vehicles since I started building things and I am a firm believer in their products and testing. I also didn’t want the extra overlandy things that come with the trail hunter like the snorkel, the ARB rack and I’m also not a huge fan of the color. Pro suits my needs better for a fast nimble truck for camping.
It’s a great looking truck with a lot of great features. I agree it’s a lot of money for a small truck but I guess it depends on your use case as to whether there’s value.
Very nice truck indeed. But way too expensive. I ended up regearing my 2017 trd pro and added a supercharger and upgraded suspension and other things....i am hanging onto it for a long time. Nice video.
Damn.. that view during 7:29 is total bad ass.. congrats . I’m very happy with my 4th gen taco sport semi loaded and I do absolutely 0 off roading lol.
I have about 850 miles on my 24 TRD Pro and cannot get more than 14.6 mpg and generally drive in ECO mode. I notice you are getting nearly 19 mpg. Wow!
Loved the video my man. Beautiful truck, great explanation all throughout. How does it say "Sep 9 2024" if we still in July 🤔😂? What are you going to do with the 3rd gen you got? New daily that one?
You have to admit, it's a good looking truck. I think toyota did a bang on job with the design.
The only thing I’ll admit, is that 55k-65k for a Tacoma is ridiculous. Future forward styling and some OEM mods that take away from the individual creativity of a rig is the least that could be offered.
Congratulations on the beautiful truck @Talon! It is an amazing rig. You built your channel from the ground up, and it is great to see you enjoying the fruits of your labor.
They also look so much better in person than on any videos I've watched. Especially the red paint
Yep. It’s the best looking midsize by far and looks way better than the Tundra in my opinion.
I agree but aesthetics are where the positives stop. Lol
Design yup but the price no…
Wow! The stance of your truck is PERFECT! I know as truck owners, we want bigger tires, higher lift, etc. You should definitely enjoy it "as is". Its gorgeous!
Wow! I remember this channel back in the day when I was shopping a Subaru Crosstrek, checking out mods, etc. Now, I'm shopping the TRD PRO and a familiar name pops up in the feed. Congratz on the growth!
ayyy i rememebr those vids!! mostly watched his conceal carry vids..but always enjoyed his tone and presentation.
Welcome back 👊🏼
Back in the day?. Lmfao
Same 😂
Thanks for creating this video and embarking on a new build. I'm still a newbie overlander -- only 2 yrs at it so far and still building and often not knowing what I need to build my rig. I look forward to a new build and comments from someone like you who's not going to go into everything from scratch but will use his experience to get "there" while sharing his insights on "how" to get to the finished build.
I gotchu brother 🤝🏼
Go offroading FIRST, then add/modify as needed. You will quickly learn that skill is the most important "mod" you need 😉 ❤
“I’m not going to do any crazy modifications”. Famous last words
😂😅❤
I drove one yesterday. It's worth the upgrade over a off road premium all day long. It has that unique vibe that 99% vehicles don't have today.
The handling and cornering is very impressive.
People beat this thing to death without driving it.
Facts! Most people bagging these new trucks have never driven them or even seen them in person
Nobody's beating it up for no reason. It would just be a lot smarter to buy a raptor ranger and save some money for as good if not better truck.
i've never heard anyone talk ish about the handling nor the looks. Both im sure are bang on. It's really the price.....70k for the trd round my parts.
@@invisibleazn9330 Not to mention the major issues that Toyota is having with their new engines, both in the Tacomas and the Tundras.
@@TheReapersSonthe tundra absolutely, but there haven’t been any engine problems for the Tacoma and the 2.4L 4-5 people had tranny issues and 1 front diff that was addressed by Toyota but not the 2.4L engine
New tundra, New Tacoma, New supra, Talon got that monopoly money!!
more like drowning in debt lol
Ahh yes, the opinion of a jealous, ignorant human. You all could be right or you all could be wrong.🤷🏻♂️
@@Andrewprez777oh yeah
Tax write offs now that they're on the channel
@@omardevonlittle3817that doesn’t mean you don’t have to pay for them but yeah
Holy mother of …
That was an insane MSRP.
That’ll buy you a fully loaded Silverado and near a year used Raptor.
Wowzers. Hope you love it and enjoy it to its max.
The Ranger Raptor (its direct competitor) start at $55k. It's better spec wise in almost every way.
@@weemackee yeah but its a ford... ewwww
My 3rd gen V-6 TRD off-road 6-speed manual 4X4... Every fluid is just drain 'n fill, front & rear diff, transfer case, manual transmission easy to change. Already put amsoil within 5K. Badass TRD pro just way to much money for most ppl. Hopefully it will be reliable 4u! Keep us posted.
You own the better truck by far, 👍
@@Rider.WhiteHorse were sure gonna find out huh? I'm just not big on turbos & especially hybrid + turbo combination my goodness that's a complicated system I'm sure... What I have is very simple compared to the 4th gen Tacoma. It's just sad people bought Toyota because they were simple affordable & RELIABLE, unless I'm missing something all those are gone 🤦
Yeah pushing $70k for a Tacoma is insanity. i just put a deposit on a 24 Off Road Premium 4Runner in underground for $47k...lol
Smart man. You'll just be breaking that in when his truck is in a junk yard.
Thanks. God the video takes forever to reveal the price…
I just bought the new TRD pro Tacoma as well here in Hawaii where I will probably never get to use it to its fullest extent, but it is an amazing vehicle. I’ve owned probably 40 different Tacoma’s of all generations and Tundra’s . This truck is by far the most over the top truck I have ever owned and I love it!
Hope to be back in My Home state with it someday in Durango, Colorado, and enjoying the mountains as you are now.
Aloha and thank you for this very well done overview.
Has the transmission failed yet? If not, it will. Look it up.
Those front seats with the compressor are the biggest most useless gimmick on a car I’ve ever seen.
i believe they actually add it to their total travel length 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
Bingo! Expensive and useless, while destroying your rear seat leg room. That alone is deal breaker for me.
Yeah stupid waste of space and money..
That’s the worst part of it lol. Literally doesn’t even work not for the loss in legroom you get
The leg room in the back seat is a joke.
As a happy Nissan Frontier Pro 4x owner, I must say it's a good looking truck.
Your Pro4x will out last all these new gimmicks on the new Tacoma. Plus your the smart guy who spent $20-25k less on a midsize truck.
I just purchased my first Nissan...a Titan Pro4x and like it thus far. A lot of truck for the money and zero percent financing. I hope it proves to be reliable
Was really excited for this truck, been a dream to buy one. That was until I saw the price they want for it now. Just can’t justify spending that kind of money on a Tacoma no matter how much I like the truck.
If the truck market didnt skyrocket in 2020 to where it is now, this would be a $50k truck with all the bells and whistles. I say this because in 2019 my roommate got a 2020 Taco TRD Pro out the door (Price, taxes, fees, registration) for just under $50k and he had almost every option available. That being said, i really hope this platform is more reliable and better off-road in comparison as the previous gen has a lot of features but never outperformed the competition, while also having more issues while off-roading.
I love the redesign. Only thing I can't get over is the "afterthought" look of the screen. I personally dislike the the "we stuck a tablet on your dash" look that Toyota is going with in the Tundra, Tacoma and new 4runner. Much prefer the integrated screen design like the Land Cruiser and other vehicles like the Ford SuperDuty (which I ended up with to replace my 2013 Tundra as I needed more payload).
I like the new Tacoma front end and exterior styling much better than the upcoming 4runner. And like the new Sequoia front end much better than the new Tundra front end. We are happy to have found a used 2020 4Runner TRD Pro with next to no miles and snapped that up. While the tech and drivability are not as good as the new gen Tundra, Tacoma and upcoming 4runner, the exterior styling we like better than the styling of the new models and the simple and proven drivetrain helped make the decision as we keep our vehicles for 10+ years.
In 10 years when it's time to replace the 2020 4runner, a used Land Cruiser might be the one. We like the exterior and interior styling and features of the 1958 trim. By then, the drivetrains will be better sorted and long term dependability will be known.
Toyota is pushing a great look right now with the best tech with longevity. Love it👍🏼..
You talking about hybrid extra power is exactly why I want the hybrid. Looking forward to the power upgrade. Haven’t pulled the trigger yet on one. Mainly cause they are not many hybrids available right now near me.
The stance of your truck is PERFECT))))
This is how reviews should be done. Don't get me wrong I like Doug's videos but this was different and great to be honest
Its wild that despite all the bells and whistles it still doesnt have rain sensing windshield wipers. My 2003 GX470 has that feature 😮
Can’t wait for the content. I appreciate this new oem++ you are coming out with. It’s more realistic for the weekend overlander. Thank you
Thanks man 🙏🏼 After doing crazy builds for a little while I just want to show that you don’t need to spend 50k+ in aftermarket parts just to get out camping and enjoy overlanding.
They could have ditched those dumb seats and gave you a front locker.
Right. I’d go for the Ranger Raptor with normal seats, front locker, full time 4WD, and pocket about $8,000
Pocket about $8k? Jeeeeze! I’ve got to hurry and hear this price. 😬
And proper back-seat space.
They didn't want to have to do the engineering & spend the extra 💰... The price should include both.. i mean all 3 MORE room, badass seats & front+rear locker 🔒
Love to finally see a hybrid 4x4. Hybrids are the way to go IMO. Now we just need more options across manufacturers, and a high power hybrid sports car.
It's a very nice truck. They will fix any issues. Every new vehicale has them. No big deal. With that said I sold my 2023 Tacoma and got a 2024 Bronco badlands. Way nice FOR ME.
Great breakdown in the most reasonable time. Your timing is perfect
Man I'm not easily impressed when it comes to new vehicles. I've been a die hard Dodge guy my entire life. But this thing is absolutely stunning. One of the rare times i feel like the price is somewhat justified!
Love it dude! Can't wait to see your future upgrades in partnering with Sherpa, C4, and Alpharex!
The trailhunter is seriously tempting for me.
I love it Dude!
Ignore the haters. after thinking about it, these new hybrids from Toyota are similar to turbo diesel torque kind of the best of both worlds I like it.
I’ve got the gas off-road right now. I’ll look into upgrading my Tacoma when they decide to put the Tundra’s new drivetrain in it. That’ll be something to admire for sure.
No leg room in the back for the kiddos am i the only one that noticed that being said it is a dam nice truck. Congrats.
No 3rd row in the GX550 Overtrail either. I think they are pushing adventurous families towards the $80K TRD PRO Sequoias.
Yeah they greedy I nearly bought one went a different route totally bought a full size truck instead same price as that little truck no brainier.
@@phototac9287 right! I wish I could get a Tundra instead but we need 6 seats and they don't make a front bench anymore.
Truck King always does car seat fitment in their reviews.
I'm old school. all those features makes me afraid of them breaking down. Prefer mostly manual controls if possible. I dont know the durability of stuff like the power bed door.
Those gauges also scare me when things go wrong. Too many people think of when everything goes right, but ignore when you have those electronics baking in the sun after a few summers of 110+ degrees. Like that bluetooth speaker. Will be a pain when that battery needs replacement.
I declined the extra finance guy stuff. They forced me to buy the ceramic coating that they already put on the truck.
The amount of vehicles this guy has bought since I first saw his crosstrek review is insane.
Beautiful truck….and really appreciate all the detail you went thru! I’m gonna subscribe to your channel and look forward to future vids!
Cheers!
Welcome to the channel!
I have agree with what has already been said, people aren't hating on the truck as much as the price. 70k is a lot to spend on a truck, let alone a midsize. The Raptor is 10k less and is still a lot of money. The ZR2 is 20k less! I'm really looking forward to a shootout, now that these are finally in peoples hands. You used to be able to count on a higher resale with a Toyota truck, but with the major engine failure and recalls the Tundra has been experiencing, Toyota's rep has taken a beating. The reliability, and thus the resale values are yet unknown on this new generation. If you couple that with the massive price, it's a hard sale for most.
And it’s made in Mexico. Another red flag.
As a current 3rd gen trd pro owner congrats on the new rig! Despite the higher $ great choice if you can financially swing it 💪 Just like glocks, hks, bcms, great to have choices despite the haters. Badass truck brother 👊🇺🇸
I will always love my 3rd gen.. but this truck goes hard 💪💪😤 looking forward to more content ! Thank you Sei 🫡
Great Vid. First time seeing your channel. You got a new subscriber. I am super interested in a TRD Pro and can’t wait to see you future vids on it.
Hell yea! Congratulations man! That thing is sick! The color is 🔥🔥
I think you’re gonna enjoy it man! 😎
Thank you for the review, one of the better ones. Many of the reviews are sells personals and are very biased and poorly done. I have had 3 Tacoma's, 2018 Pro (I like it a lot) for now and have been looking at maybe getting a 2025 Pro. Have also been looking at the GMC Colorado, not sure which model, but one of the upper end ones. Not happy with any of the high prices on the midsize trucks this year. Anyway, keep up the views and take care.
Congrats! The Iforce Max is top tier. The Trailhunter was a better fit for me, but man the Pro is beautiful.
Excited to follow this build & have your honest opinion & thoughts! 😃
I really like the new Taco. My wife is due for a new vehicle and we're considering either a Taco, Jeep, or Bronco. HAS to be a manual transmission and 4X4. So options are limited, but we're both Toyota fans.
Got myself a 2024 Tacoma TRD Pro in white. Glad you got one and I am exited to see what you do with it!
Beautiful truck! Look forward to how it does off road and how the new engine and hybrid system holds up. Congrats, and lots of luck with it! BTW, that on board camera system is nuts
I was set on buying the new TRD PRO when it was first announced last year. The price for what you get compared to the new Ranger Raptor is significantly different. Not many people want a hybrid engine or even the underpowered 4cl in other models.
I've found several Ford dealers willing to sell me a new Ranger Raptor. It's just a better truck. Never thought Toyota would ever sway me away from a Tacoma.
i prefer the old design too - losing the v6 is sad
I think the Ranger Raptor has an all wheel drive option?
@@kurtbeck5809 correct
Congrats! Great looking truck! Love no red interior but zonk the shiny fender flares. Enjoy it!
Love your new truck. I wanted one but it was taking forever to get one in Canada so I opted for a F150 Raptor instead and am happy with the choice. I wish Toyota did a better job on getting their product to market in time.I will be watching more of your videos though
Really great review, thanks for sharing.
I hope this truck really becomes a staple of reliability like the old Toyota’s. It’s the only other consideration I have aside from Ranger raptor, which can be had for $60k-$62k. Funny thing is I keep finding myself looking at 2020-2021 tundra platinums with the 5.7l v8 and low mileage…..around $45k-$50k right now. Keeping my eyes on the new stuff. Ole reliable will be there if needed.
I drive a 24 Tundra Trd pro and i really, really like this truck, its a mini tundra, and its got subtle changes that i love over the tundra, for example the steering wheel changed the shiny media control buttons to matte ones
That's why I love my 2024 limited Tacoma
I think it's the nicest looking truck out there !!
@TalonSei I purchased a TRD Pro last week also. I can’t wait to watch you build this thing out. I don’t plan to do a whole lot to mine. But I’m sure I will see some of your mods and change my mind. Nice Truck! The underground looks almost blue in the sunlight. Great choice.
Dang, life is good! Tundra and the Tacoma in one year! Well done, my man! Love the color on the Taco, BTW. Will pair well with Talon orange!
Nice truck! Great video. Best of luck with it!
It does look great for real. I have a 2016 Off-Road, and my only complaint are the front seats. Hopefully this new Gen has a more comfy front seat comparatively.
There is like 0 space on that back seat. Why not delete them?
Took the words right out of my Mouth, Came to the comments section to just to say that. Literally the Rear seat in this thing is Pointless, You couldn’t even put a kids car seat back there without breaking there legs
Love that color. Just can’t comprehend the price tag 🤯
Great introductory video, thank you! I am waiting for my TRD Pro to come in, and I appreciate you will be covering this trim so I subscribed to your channel! Best to you and keep up the great content!
Welcome to the channel 🤝🏼
I'm considering the 4Runner Trailhunter. Looking forward to this series.
I'm glad you did it! Can't wait to see what you do! Do you think you're going to build it faster than your last Tacoma?
Luckily there isn’t much to “build” with the TRD Pro because I won’t need to touch the suspension at all. The plan will probably be wheels / tires / diamondback / rack / tent and a wrap to protect the paint 🤌🏼
Congratulation 🎊🔥Love it best of luck. Cant wait to see what you do to up grade anything. Theres not too much to do! Wheels & tires front lockers & some lights arb. Great looking truck🔥🔥💙.
Paid 33 for my 2020 TRD OR w/tech pack new in April 2020. Going to run it till the wheels fall off.
Lol thanks for taking one for the team
I bought a 99 Frontier with a manual transfer case in an LSD and a V6 just because everybody freaks out over Toyotas and I can practically drive down a hallway and in between houses with the thing
Great video! lots of good info. Thank you for sharing. I own a 2023 Taco Pro and love it but the 2024 looke sharp :)
It’s funny so many people complain about the switch from 6 to 4 cylinders and then the whole hybrid thing. But there is a reason these manufacturers move to on to these more modern hybrid options. I think we’re just stuck in this weird transition where insecure people are just scared to drive a half electric vehicle 😂. The truck is sick. I’d drive it any day over the previous models. I’ve never had anything more than 4 cylinders anyway.
Good looking truck. The only thing that keeps me from being an owner is they’re basically a two seat vehicle cause no adult human is sitting comfortably in the back
The lower trims without the isodynamic seats have a lot more room. More than the previous gen actually.
@@TalonSeiyeah I just don’t really care for the other trims. More of a TRD Pro guy, lol
Thank you for sharing this information.
Things and stuff jellyfish launcher!! Love it!! so many new trucks regularly in the 60, 70, 80, 90k+ range being immensely saturated with tech, computer systems and sensors, why do so many still come with a generic and non specific check engine/service engine soon light? Most, if not all, have a computer/ touch screen dash mounted tablet. If a code reader scanning/ diagnostic tool can be purchased for $100, why not build the high $ vehicles with that already installed? How hard would it be for your 25 USB port, 12" touch screen, heated seats, deaf spot monitoring, lane sleep assist, banana car play vehicle to just tell you: "4th cylinder not firing, exhaust leak, replace battery, alternator replacement needed, vacuum leak etc?" We demand all this tech as consumers yet the generic non specific check engine light is something we're all still good with? We complain about mechanics and service departments ripping us off and playing the pin the tail on the donkey "let's see if this is the problem" game. How nice would it be to go to a mechanic and say, this is the problem I'm having and what needs to be fixed. How much is it to fix what I already know is the problem? Less downtime with the vehicle in the shop and less money spent on milking us repairs that aren't actually the problem. Ok, deep breath, I feel better now. Thanks for sharing Senor Talon. Always appreciate what you have to share.
Good looking truck
I was actually considering the Yoda but I went with the Raptor instead beautiful truck happy wheeling
That's a nice truck! I'm sure it's fun to drive with that iForce Max power train. Still not worth it for that price though imo. If I was shopping for a used truck, I'd get the previous gen Tacoma TRD Pro. If looking for new, then a Frontier Pro 4x.
If you want less power and no turbo then go used 3rd gen. Nissan is just doing the same thing all the others are trying to do. Which is compete with Toyota. Which most don’t. Just give other non Tacoma options. Which I’m sure are great for people who need a Nissan or a Chevy midsize.
Time for line x for the bed!
Are the button blanks there for adding aux switches? Or is it missing features? What features would those be?
Im happy with my 2023 trd offroad
Damn all the TH-camrs dropping brand new 2024 Tacoma content today!
Biggest thing I just can't believe out of this whole truck is the lack of a front diff locker. Every single feature and off-road assist system given everywhere.. top of the line, best of the best.. SUSPENSION SEATS.. but no front locker? Someone in the meeting room should've spoke up "lockers before light bars, bro".
Great video. Two things I noticed: There is enough rear seat room for a dog or a very thin dwarf. And the average fuel economy is quite similar to the one I get in my 2004 4 liter V6 4Runner. Is all that complication worth it?
A red interior would be cool. Good luck!
I’ve been watching lots of Tacoma videos to learn more about the probable trim levels and power trains on the upcoming 4Runner, which I’ll probably pick up sometime in 2025. The $10K CAD difference from TRD off-road to TRD Pro is too steep for me, so I’m looking at the TRD off road with the IForce Max engine. I believe the TRD off road will be the only trim level available with either engine.
Best looking truck on the market but I’m not sold on this Gen 1 hybrid motor.
So, what made you go TRD Pro over Trail Hunter? I would think the OME suspension would have handled overlanding weight better.
I have run fox on most of my vehicles since I started building things and I am a firm believer in their products and testing. I also didn’t want the extra overlandy things that come with the trail hunter like the snorkel, the ARB rack and I’m also not a huge fan of the color. Pro suits my needs better for a fast nimble truck for camping.
It’s a great looking truck with a lot of great features. I agree it’s a lot of money for a small truck but I guess it depends on your use case as to whether there’s value.
ayyy...havent seen your vids in am inute. glad to see youre active and well 💚💯
Click that bell 🔔 Haven’t missed a weekly upload since I posted my first video in 2016 🫡
tell me with a straight face you would rather have this than a 3rd gen manual trd pro
Very nice truck indeed. But way too expensive. I ended up regearing my 2017 trd pro and added a supercharger and upgraded suspension and other things....i am hanging onto it for a long time. Nice video.
Damn.. that view during 7:29 is total bad ass.. congrats . I’m very happy with my 4th gen taco sport semi loaded and I do absolutely 0 off roading lol.
How tall are you? and how do you feel in the driver seat ?
That truck is bad ass!
I have about 850 miles on my 24 TRD Pro and cannot get more than 14.6 mpg and generally drive in ECO mode. I notice you are getting nearly 19 mpg. Wow!
Great video. What the hell is wrong with us? 65k for any truck is crazy. Prices have gotten way out of control for the average person.
Thanks for the videos Talon!!!
Trade for a few days? ha ha. Congrats on the new truck homie!
Not crazy about the motor... overall nice truck. Perfect color ⚡️
Was there a required down payment? If yes, how much? What is your monthly payment?
Loved the video my man. Beautiful truck, great explanation all throughout. How does it say "Sep 9 2024" if we still in July 🤔😂? What are you going to do with the 3rd gen you got? New daily that one?
The color blue from the lighting in this video is what the 2025 Pro color should be