Truck Comparison: Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Vs. Chevy Colorado ZR2 Bison Vs. Jeep Gladiator Mojave
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- High-performance off-road pickups bearing the names Raptor, ZR2, TRD, and others are often the tip of the spear for what’s possible. Right now, the midsize-truck segment is where most of the innovation is happening, so we decided to take three of the best for 2024 on an epic off-road adventure.
The Jeep Gladiator Mojave - Jeep’s first Desert Rated off-roader, the Gladiator is a go-fast take on the plucky rock-crawling Trail Rated Gladiator Rubicon.
The Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison is an already excellent ZR2 given the Bison treatment - bigger wheels and tires, better suspension, the Bison is one mean truck!
Then we have the new kid on the block, from the undisputed masters of the mid-sized truck segment - the all-new Toyota Tacoma TRD PRO - Toyota’s go fast, baja-ready truck, now with a hybrid powertrain and springy seats.
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For those people asking for a Raptor comparison, they did that a couple weeks ago and chose the ZR2 over the Raptor. That being said, these are all good trucks. People need to relax when their favorite isn’t “the chosen one.”
Agreed I ride with all trucks and Jeeps. I lead jeep clubs in my YJ.
The fact that the bison is better and cheaper by several thousands is crazy
I agree it's the best value wise it's also GM junk.
@@ericochoa4271 like the Tacoma’s front differential exploding right?
@@RCian2000 well it didn’t explode and they were still able to drive it back home and it was covered under warranty. How many front differential have broken since. Anyways, I agree GM is junk. The company should have went out of business. But they were bailed out.
@@sammyjammy6647 it did explode and it only had 3000 miles, then had to be pulled out by a Colorado. The new Tacoma is $15k overpriced and less reliable than a Chevy.
@@sammyjammy6647 also they were bailed out because because we were in a recession and tens of thousands of people make a living in the auto industry ? Not sure why people still bring this up lmao
You can get an entry Zr2 for 48k and still get same engine and both lockers. You can add fancy bumpers urself and save money
True that. But the AEV armor is no joke. It’s boron steel (hot stamped) and had all the sensors, plus 35” tires. Personally, I feel the base ZR2 is more than enough truck for anyone, and there are definitely great aftermarket accessories and armor you can get for cheaper, but this is pretty amazing out of the box and fully warrantied. But you do lose some payload due to the AEV stuff.
@@keewatin427 Bison is a beautiful truck but for a 15k difference you can add bigger wheels and armor for a fraction
@Tiovergudo no. You cant add all that for a fraction. The armor alone is gonna run you almost 8. Like the ither guy said, its boron steel, and its EVERYWHERE on the truck. Youre talking major suspension upgrades, camera and sensor tech... any conversion you do yourself is going to surpass that 15k sticker difference very easily.
@@Tiovergudo the base difference is only 8k, which what all those parts would cost if you bought them.
I just bought a '24 Colorado ZR2 and love it, especially after taking it to Moab for 3 days with less than 1,000mi on the clock. I'm definitely a noob at the offroad thing, and think I'll put 34's (285/75/17) on the stock rims, a skidplate for the rear diff and gas tank, and MAYBE a 1-2" lift later if I feel I need it, and that's good enough for me AND I saved a ton of money over the Bison. That the Bison is priced in Ranger Raptor territory without an engine upgrade would make me favor the Raptor if I felt like spending that kind of money. I'm more of an "overlanding" guy (though I don't camp), but since I go everywhere solo, I want MORE capability than I think I'll ever need to make sure I get back.
I am a Toyota fan but the Chevy looks awesome.
I wish Toyota would get rid of those stupid seats and get 35 inch tires to fit instead.
😂😂 its optional seats and have you ever heard of buying your own tires
@@pnwmv To fit 35 inch tires, I would have to change suspension.
If I am going to pay that much money for a truck I don't wanna have to change suspension.
You do not have to change the supension for 35s on the new Tacoma. They made it incredibly easy on the 4th gens compared to last generation.
You can fit 35s on even the SR5 without any trimming and i'm not talking about fitting with rub. They fit and function .
@@Meech_CV Not what I hear when I look it up. You are right on the suspension, but it does say you have to Do some trimming. The only point I was trying to Make Is get rid of the gimmick Seats. And have 35 inch tires. I think a lot more people would want that.
disagree, 33s are perfect for tacoma considering 35s would be a mpg killer but of course you do what you like if you own it options
My ZR2 on 35s conquered 7 Jeep badge trails in Moab. Really capable.
I agree that zr2 is way better looking and nicer than the other 2 by a huge margin. I can't believe you get all that without ripping off their customers unlike the other 2.
Thats because they're cheaply made :)
@@adrianhosein7698or they pass the savings to the customer
And the Chevy is the best looking and has the nicest interior by far.
Colorado for the win.
I respect each of these trucks, and researched them all extensively. In the end, I chose the Colorado ZR2 and am completely satisfied. The 2.7L I4T is downright impressive and prefer it over a hybrid.
I'd take the ZR2 Bison hands down. Best bang for your buck with 35s, 12.2 in of ground clearance, f/r lockers, jounce control, steel bumpers/skids, cool tech like the cool underbody cam, and it looks absolutely menacing!!!!!
Why didn’t test the Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter? I think that’s the one most suitable for this test…
HMMM no ranger raptor?,,,just saying !
They would have added it but the dealer was asking 20k over sticker instantly giving it "if money was no object" caveat.
It will be the next video for sure, I believe it was on this test also which is why one of the guys said the 3 other trucks when describing the Jeep finishing last comment.
Yes, Raptor and also the TRX is missing
@@xtianeskay5166 those are not mid-size trucks
No raptor. Just an off-road ranger.
Love this video - we need a ranger raptor to be a true comparison!!!
Jeep Galdiator does allow the rear lockers in 4 high. You have to turn off traction control and turn on Offroad Plus. Offroad Plus makes for an impressive experience.
But it still has a wheel base issue and an engine that does not belong in an off road truck . Not to mention a price that is not competitive.
@@rodgood I agree that the Gladiator needs a more powerful engine. I was addressing the information in the video where they stated the Gladiator had to be in 4 Low to use the lockers. That is wrong. I expect the powerful twin-turbo hurricane may be in the 2025 model
A 392 Gladiator is needed
@rodgood the new Tacoma wheelbase, is nearly as long as the Gladiator, 5 inches... I think. The Gladiator will pretty easily fit 37 and bigger tires so that helps. I agree the price is high, but now the Tacoma is very high too. Every thing is expensive.
Thinking of trading my Tacoma for a zr2 love the look
Doesn't the ZR2 Bison have hydro Jounce Bumpers? Probably why you never felt bottom out...
Yes, made by multimatic as well
Love my Canyon at4 which isnt as capable as this bison but enough for me!
Definitely feel like like the Rubicon was the one that should've been in this test. Mojave, trail boss and trail hunter shouldve been the choices here. That jeep was a little out gunned
The jeep is 70k how is it outgunned? The trailboss is an entry level off roader at 40kish
And the trail hunter is crazy expensive
@@Tiovergudo MRSP is meaningless on Jeeps. 10-15k off isn't hard to get on them, unlike the other 2 trucks.
@@gs98999 thats jeeps problem
Those aren't desert runners, which is what they are comparing here. I'm sure they will do a comparison of the rock climbers at some point.
The jeep is 70k 🤣
Yes, but I believe the Toyota is even more and less capable. There’s no way anyone is buying a new TRD pro at msrp.
The Jeep is also a junky Dodge product
This is why I purchased a zr2. It’s a great truck
100%
I still drive my 2004 Colorado, maybe it's time to upgrade!
All these trucks are capable. Just choose yoir favorite
Push the off-road plus in the gladiator and you can lock the rear locker
The Colorado ZR2 Bison is an awesome truck, I kind of wish they would have went with the Rubicon over the Mojave since it has front locking diff and sway bar disconnects.
I love my zr2. Having lockers when you want them is essential. Ive owned them all, pro4x, rubicon gladiator, trd pro tacoma and id say the zr2 is definitely the best. Crawls the best also
All fine and dandy if you're keeping them stock...shoukd do a price comparison on just how much more it is to do any mods and the Gladiator woukd win by a long shot...
The Taco and Bison are maxed out from Factory. Nothing else can be done to make the any better off-roading. On the other hand, the Gladiator is WAY WAY more capable with a simple Lift and 40in Tire on a Rubicon Trim!!
Been a Toyota guy my whole life, id buy the Bison out of the 3 hands down
The next video will be this Colorado ZR2 Bison versus the Ranger Raptor.
They already compared the normal ZR2 to the Ranger Raptor and the ZR2 won
@@seana985 u sure about that?
@@seana985 As expected
I was expecting a little bit diffeent of a review like watching them all go through the same obstacles but watching how each one did . But it was like watching a commercial the whole time lol
In Canada, the zr2 bison is $75,000. The tacoma is $80,000. The Jeep is $59,567...
I feel like they picked the most “go fast” versions of those trucks but 75 percent of the ratings and the review was the rock climbing portion. So maybe I’m bias, but would the trail hunter Tacoma make a difference?
This is a fair question. Personally, I don’t think it would make any difference at all, really. The TRD Pro and Trailhunter share the same frame, drive train, power plant, wheelbase (unless you spec the THunter with a 6’ box). Same 4WD modes, each have a stabi-bar disconnect and a locking rear diff. The only major differences are the frame-mounted rock sliders and the suspension on the Hunter. So perhaps that could make a difference, and now that I think about it, it certainly would. I think it’s certainly worth exploring - would be cool to see a TRD Pro and Trailhunter go directly head to head. In a variety of conditions, high and low speed. I’m not a Tacoma engineer or expert - I’m merely going off of everything I’ve learned about these rigs. :)
Less trail damage with the armor but not necessarily capability. Saving your door panels and under parts is still nothing to scoff at though.
@@SuperGdhf There are already some comparisons out there between the TRD Pro and TH. But, yes, the TH would have done a lot better in the rock crawling portions.
It sounds like the TRD Pro electronic nannies hindered the performance and that would probably be the same with the Trailhunter model despite having a different suspension.
@@showmemorefunthings9208 there’s a learning curve . Knowing to use what And when to use it . Probably not a fair statement to say it was holding the truck back. Just my two cents
Awesome video but where is Ford Ranger Raptor 😊😊❤❤
ZR2 all the way
I hope they compare one of these against the new RAM RHO which will be VERY close in price.
It's a mid size comparison not full size
I would like to see the most capable 4x4 truck or suv under 50000 K which is where the majority of buyers that off road start at and add there own extras that the manufacturers don’t offer built in.
does anyone know the trails they went throug? I'm been all over Mojave desert & Death Valley and dont recall seing those trails
anyone know what trail this is?
They didn't put the Ford Ranger because they wanted to make sure they got actually home
😂
You must be a delusional Jeep/Dodge guy.
Have I been under a rock? When did motortrend become free again?
Why no raptor ranger ?
Solid axles in rocks > IFS
Trail hunter has the tires and armour
33s and no rear diff skid and is around 68k
No Ranger Raptor?
Jeep all the way bc I can remove doors and top. No better feeling than this!
Until it rains or gets dusty or gets too hot or too cold .
@@rodgood never had that happen to me
@rodgood don't be a wimp
@@rediron44 just expressing the new generation of Jeep owners.
You know, you can remove the doors off any vehicle. It's just two bolts and pins, typically.
Can we have a video game with these 3 beast plus Raptor and Trx?
It’s midsized vs midsized, not full size
I’ll take the Mojave so can install better parts by myself in my own garage the other two trucks in my mind would be harder to do that too and less parts are available
I thought the new Jeeps was going to get the new Hurricane motor?
Gladiator will have to wait for redesign because the straight six is too long for current engine bay.
Should of added a raptor and pro 4x
I like the Colorado ZR2 out of these three choices … by a huge margin. The exterior design on the new Tacoma is atrocious; non-starter for me.
I want that TRD seat in my 5th gen 4Runner 😍
$4k less than TRD pro is not a steal. Both are overpriced
Give me the ZR2 Bison.
The gladiator should have been the rubicon trim, imo.
BISON !!!!
Y’all need to get some fast drivers
Now take them to Moab 😂💀💀💀 and let’s see who wins
If i get another midsize itll be anything but a Tacoma
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Chevy looks amazing
I'm new to the Channel. I'm upset you don't have 4K Content. 1080p is so 10 Years Ago!!! I'm watching it all blurry and it's disheartening.
No Ranger Raptor? So the one truck design for that with the most horsepower with the best suspension and the cheapest is missing 🤔
More hp, but NOT best suspension, the Bison is better with the added jounce dampers. The "regular" ZR2 (I have a '24) suspension is equal to the Raptors in every way for at least $6k (even BEFORE markup) cheaper. I can put a tune on it and '34's and maybe a 1-2" life for less than the difference.
Apr 5 2024 comparison. ZR2 won
@@kx8960 The Colorado's suspension is nowhere NEAR as good as the Raptor's. Even though they have jounce dampers they are still just 'dumb' shocks. All of Ford's Raptor line up has live valve 'smart shocks' which have their own CPU and processors to calculate the perfect amount of stiffness to give the truck in any situation. Comparing the Colorado suspension to the Raptor suspension is just a bad joke.
@@migueljardim8177 LOL Ok fanboi. You think that just because something is more complicated/expensive/prone to failure, it's better?🤣 Me, I'll rely on reviewers that have driven both and say they're equal. For reference (bike vs car, but same principle), all the racers I know that had the electronic suspension on their BMW S1000RR's removed them in favor of Ohlins. The only thing that's a bad joke is the Raptor's price and absurd dealer markups. Me I'll take the $6k-$16k (w/markup) difference and put 34's on it, mybe a mild engine tune, and maybe a mild lift, and spend the rest on a new dirtbike. Believe what you like fanboi...🤣
@@mathewsrichardson1714 Yup, and reaffirms why I bought one.
Team CHEVY EASY
Congrat to Chevy
I gotta say the Chevy is actually a decent value for the money. The other two while probably decent are just obscenely overpriced and not worth anything close to what their asking for them.
I’ll take the one that’s not an uncompetitive Toyota that’s subpar in just about every way
The Chevy has after market AEV. Where the jeep gladiator AEV ?
Direct comparison then
All that AEV product comes in the purchase price from the dealership. Not added later. To get an AEV Jeep level II, you're looking at 120k.
Where is this trail located?
Why so you and your friends can trash it?
Thank you for your input, enjoy your evening.
@@DavefromCA2023don’t be a DIK!!
Red rock state park is my guess
@@sheephead3 Thank you for your insight, I am searching for it on OnX Offroad, I do believe I may have found the location.
so you can get a loaded zr2 non bison for around 48k thats the ticket
It will be cheaper than that soon when the 2025s come out. Chevy deals. Look for zr2s under $45k in the fall.
No, you can't. I don't know why they said that. Go to Chevy's website and try to build the truck they used in the video and you'll end up at $64,5000. You can't get a "non" bison with all those upgrades. "Fully loaded" means things and part of "fully loaded" is the Bison Package which comes in over $12,000 and will put the truck over 60k.
@@MeepitVaderlook at any car trader site yea you certainly can idky people build vehicles you paying more end of the day not talking about a bison IDC about the options you can only get with the bison
I paid $53k for a loaded '24 ZR2 w/moonroof, tinted windows, paint protection, and wheel locks.
This test price wise is stupid.
Put the TRD against the V6 F150 Raptor to make it fair.
Toyota said they are basically the same.
Now compare the winner to the new Ford Ranger Raptor!
What about the new Nissan frontier?
The highest trim pro4x is not competitive enough for this
@@beexiong2995I’d love to see the Pro 4X in this too, but you’re right, not in the same class as these trucks.
@@02PSU yep nissan needs to up their game with some suspension upgrades then we're talking
@@beexiong2995 And they will now that their sales have been climbing. Only a matter of time!
Nissan can be reliable but cost money to maintain…. Owned both truck and suv never again….. cracked exhaust manifolds, death wobble due to rear suspension bushing worn out, evap canister, vent solenoid etc…. Leak transmission, rear differential, valve cover, water pump leak @ 85K mileage….. a lot more its a piece of garbage.
I feel like the ranger would've made a lot more sense than the jeep. Those trucks seem so silly to me. Too long a wheelbase to be a jeep and yet not quite a truck either because you still get the obnoxious air gaps and noisey jeep traits.
It’s super lame that they couldn’t get a Ranger Raptor for this comparison. I really wanted to see how the ZR2 AEV Bison edition stacked up against it. That twin turbo V6 is pretty badass.
take the top and doors off gladiator and zr2 and Tacoma and retest
Come on it's not a true comparison without the Ford Ranger RAPTOR
"under a 100k? what the f is wrong with people. Get a classic tacoma and mod it for a total of 15 that will outperform this.
Rock crawling maybe, but defs not going fast
Lmao. Keep dreaming
The ranger raptor is in a league of its own that’s why they don’t have it on .
More then likely they couldnt get one and i wouldnt say that about the ranger raptor yes it has a more powerful engine and thats all it really has going for it
It already lost to the non Bison ZR2 in an Apr 5 2024 comparison!
@@mathewsrichardson1714 i didnt see that
Winner for me is that Taco. Need the reliability and durability for a Longgg time.
You really believe that 😂. I had a bunch of issues with my taco
@ctrlnull7228 yep, I do. Even though there are few issues here and there, Toyota still going to be #1 by a long run.
Lets do another review at 200K miles.....
Look at the new tundras, they aren’t doing very well and Tacoma sales are down down down
Good idea … these new Mexican built Tacomas are already blowing front diffs. None of us have a crystal ball, but I’m going w/ the ZR2 based on the 2.7L platform’s track record.
A Dodge product wouldn't be in that episode 😅
Ranger Raptor??? Where is it???
...in the shop...
where is the Ford?
...in the shop....🤣
every one of them was go fast.Go hard mode really annoying
well this video makes you realice that Ford Ranger is the best!
The ranger raptor lost to a 2024 ZR2, in an April 5 2024 comparison!
Nissan Frontier would have been nice to see in there. Can't really see people choosing between a Gladiator and a Tacoma or Colorado
Frontier is a failure of a truck
@@driftx2based on what?
@@alphaartis4they have no trim anywhere near as close to the Bison or the TRD Pro.
Nissan is a failed brand just horrible
@@theeconomist100 again based on what?
Colorado looks great...but Chevy hasnt built a reliable vehicle since 2013. I'd take a Ranger Tremor or even a Frontier pro4x over any of these.
This is not a test. Wrong trucks. 😂😂😂
Where is the Ranger Raptor? Jeep feels out of place in this company.
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Let's see... No Ranger or Frontier? Could you stroke the manufacturer of the ones you did test any harder?
They probably couldnt get any of them for the test although i will so some manufacturers, don't like giving trucks for comparisons
They already did a Raptor Ranger v ZR2, comparison. ZR2 won! Apr 5 2024.
I guess you need 90 different drive modes to off road now. What ever happened to driver skill?
Not a 392 jeep,
REDO!! WE NEED ALL MAJOR BRANDS WHERES THE RANGER RAPTOR
Dealer was demanding 15K over sticker and they didn't wanna pay up.
It lost to a non Bison ZR2 in a matchup back in April 5 2024.
Trail hunter is the most off road capable, trim now. Do your research bud.
The gladiator wins since you can get it in manual.
Like a typical Jeep, there's a recall for the manual transmission.
You can get a Tacoma in a manual. Just not the TRD Pro. The transmission actually drives really well in the 2024 Off-Road Premium I bought last month. I don't know about "bang for buck" either. It seems disingenuous to say the ZR2 gets more for less. I tried to build a ZR2 that had all the same stuff as my OR Premium and it came out almost 10k more.
@@MeepitVader I'm glad to hear the manual in the Tacoma is good. I have 21 Tacoma TRD off-road premium auto. If I ever upgrade, it'd be the manual for sure.
@@officialyasir hahaha that made my day.
You can get the base zr2 and save $20k. Imagine a zr2 with 20k worth up upgrades. Toyota has lost there mind. 65k plus for a truck that can’t be used for a truck. Backseat and bed is a joke.
Do the ford people really think a ranger raptor will keep up with a bison? What would happen if they did have one and it didn't get chosen first. The amount of crying would be off the scale.
I like how everyone watching are critical about which one is best through these situations when 99% of you all will never leave the pavement after you go over pay for this junk.
Wow Goodyear getting a flat...is anybody surprised? They definitely peaked with the MT/R and have descended into mediocrity ever since.
Haaa, where did the FORD Ranger Raptor go guys... This comparison is not fair😅