Add a K&N cold air intake, a Flowmaster Flow FX dual exhaust and an Overland Tailor Tune. It changes the torque to come on at 2K RPM and Stops your transmission from “hunting” for the right gear. The intake and exhaust will give you More Horsepower, Torque and mpg, plus the sound is awesome and no “drone” in the cab at highway speeds.
How is it that the 310hp 2023 Nissan Frontier Pro4X you tested did the 0-60 in 8.11 seconds whilst the 278hp 2023 Tacoma TRD OffRoad does it in 7 seconds flat? Very surprising.
Tacomas sound great. That 3.5l v6 is pretty stout and gets it up to speed nicely. I certainly prefer it to the new version with a small 4 cylinder turbo that sounds like absolute garbage.
I have a 23 tacoma off road s.b dbl cab love it man!! Turbos suck!!! I run 91 premium in mine to get the actual torque an hp the specs say its zero ethanol too. She runs good. Running 5w30 in summer and 0w 20 in winter! Loved ur comment they sound like garbage lol
@@michaelallen2221 So you also noticed it pulls better on premium? Mine always seems to be on the ragged edge of stuttering and detonating on 87. Even 89 octane makes a big difference in the high compression V6.
@@confidentlocal8600 oh hell ya when slowly get into it. It makes more power up high.if you have costco membership only get the 91 premium. In the book the hp and torque specs are using 91 premium gas. Im actually suprised how fast it is. For the weight as it is 4500 pnds my 2021 acura rdx was 2.0 turbo at 4000 pounds. Tacomas not a rocket but hell if you slowly but get into it gradually but hard or matt it which i nvr do it goes!!! But ive only ran 91 in it. Just at 6000 km. Factory tires. No lift. Offroad. Premium. Short box. Dbl cab
I’m torn between this or the sport. I see myself off-roading once in a blue moon but if the ride quality isn’t much different for daily driving, I think the off road would be the way to go
Is it wrong that I baby my 2023 Tacoma? These things get bad enough mpg as it is and I have an overwhelming feeling that as expensive as it is, I want to preserve it as long as I can. Should I be babying it, keeping it at like 55 mph and being light on the peddle to get 20-25 mpg or bust it loose and get 12-15 mph? Sure seams like fun to drive it that way though. Now that they're made in Mexico and not the same quality as the past, will it last 200k-300k any more and are we taking our chances hot rodding it like that? I honestly want to know.
@@generalcaeser9176cars can handle being driven with a heavy foot often, they might need to fuel up more often and more frequent brake pad replacements but generally if they’re built well can handle it.
The tunes are odd. I had a race with 1 from a stoplight. It was dead even until 50 by 70 I was 1 car ahead in my old altima. Is this a 2wd truck or tuned?
@@DMCarReviews no its definitely not. It would definitely get smoked. Having the 2wd variant isn't going 2 magically make it that fast thoug it does help. Every magazine has it well over 7 seconds and not even hitting 90mph in the 1/4. It's like a 7.7 0-60 but I guess the 2wd helps alot with weight. Idk who gets a 2wd pickup. Mine as well get a small cargo van if you need it to haul flowers :). The altima 2.0t does high 5 very low 6 if you hit the pedal right and atleast 1/2 second quicker though I'm curious about the weight of this truck in 2wd form mist not be super heavy without looking maybe 4k pounds
@@occckid123You won't get high 5s in the Altima turbo off a normal start like that. It's like 6.6-6.7 seconds, and a 14.6-14.7 quarter mile, which is a few tenths apart from it. The Tacoma starts way better than the CVT, so I can absolutely see them running the same 1/4 mile in reality. The Tacoma has a way stronger 60ft than the Altima, so it will be ahead up till the 1/8 mile. The best case scenario for the Altima is to even out at the quarter mile.
@@DMCarReviews off of a turbo lag normal start maybe but I don't see that happening nope. Let's see it in real life. I just watched the altima taking out an es350 off the line and a gs. It's nkt that slow off the line. Please review car and driver or motortrend test of the altima and then look at the 0-30 time. It's actually pretty good. I mustve raced a 4wd version because they are slower than the 2.5 altima.
I am a professional driver and a former law enforcement officer and the way you drive costs lives every day. I don't expect you to understand. There's a speed limit for a reason and 41 mph over the speed limit is excessive.
Add a K&N cold air intake, a Flowmaster Flow FX dual exhaust and an Overland Tailor Tune.
It changes the torque to come on at 2K RPM and Stops your transmission from “hunting” for the right gear.
The intake and exhaust will give you More Horsepower, Torque and mpg, plus the sound is awesome and no “drone” in the cab at highway speeds.
That was the transmission they should of put in the 4runner, those shorter gear ratios really help the 0-60
Yes!
3:40 the sound you’re talking about is caused by the 3.5 using a traditional belt fan. This is gone in the 2024 2.3T sadly
Those were some quick times to 60. Most magazines have them in the mid 7’s. Great job!
Yes, they are! Thank you.
The 2019 ranger get 0 in 6 sec. And the new one is even faster
3:40 I thought I was the only person who likes the sound of the V6 Tacoma.
I think it sounds great!
what a beautiful truck and it gets up and goes.
Facts!
Did you try it with the ECT button pushed? That should be faster. Or was that the power mode you mentioned.
Yes! ECT was on for the second run.
How is it that the 310hp 2023 Nissan Frontier Pro4X you tested did the 0-60 in 8.11 seconds whilst the 278hp 2023 Tacoma TRD OffRoad does it in 7 seconds flat? Very surprising.
I guess this Toyota just has lots of power :)
The Tacoma must have a lighter body.
Tacomas sound great. That 3.5l v6 is pretty stout and gets it up to speed nicely. I certainly prefer it to the new version with a small 4 cylinder turbo that sounds like absolute garbage.
I have a 23 tacoma off road s.b dbl cab love it man!! Turbos suck!!! I run 91 premium in mine to get the actual torque an hp the specs say its zero ethanol too. She runs good. Running 5w30 in summer and 0w 20 in winter! Loved ur comment they sound like garbage lol
@@michaelallen2221 So you also noticed it pulls better on premium? Mine always seems to be on the ragged edge of stuttering and detonating on 87. Even 89 octane makes a big difference in the high compression V6.
@@confidentlocal8600 oh hell ya when slowly get into it. It makes more power up high.if you have costco membership only get the 91 premium. In the book the hp and torque specs are using 91 premium gas. Im actually suprised how fast it is. For the weight as it is 4500 pnds my 2021 acura rdx was 2.0 turbo at 4000 pounds. Tacomas not a rocket but hell if you slowly but get into it gradually but hard or matt it which i nvr do it goes!!! But ive only ran 91 in it. Just at 6000 km. Factory tires. No lift. Offroad. Premium. Short box. Dbl cab
@@confidentlocal8600 its also the trabsmission a bit slow its built for longivety right.
@@confidentlocal8600 if you can afford only run 91 octane. Especially if you have costco mbrship buddy
Sick video bro
Thank you brother!
Did you feel like it was too tight for you being 6'2"? I'm the same height and looking into one of these.
Not at all! Felt very comfortable.
@@DMCarReviews awesome. Thanks for the review!
I’m torn between this or the sport. I see myself off-roading once in a blue moon but if the ride quality isn’t much different for daily driving, I think the off road would be the way to go
Whatever you prefer! The Off Road is a great package.
Is it wrong that I baby my 2023 Tacoma? These things get bad enough mpg as it is and I have an overwhelming feeling that as expensive as it is, I want to preserve it as long as I can. Should I be babying it, keeping it at like 55 mph and being light on the peddle to get 20-25 mpg or bust it loose and get 12-15 mph? Sure seams like fun to drive it that way though. Now that they're made in Mexico and not the same quality as the past, will it last 200k-300k any more and are we taking our chances hot rodding it like that? I honestly want to know.
Nothing wrong with using cars the way you like to. All up to the owner
@@DMCarReviews I agree. Thank God I'm not buying the used ones other people have been driving around like they're Jeff Gordon.
@@generalcaeser9176 You can drive a Toyota like a race car and it will run just fine
But would it run better for longer if you drove it nicer rather than like you just jumped on the NASCAR track?
@@generalcaeser9176cars can handle being driven with a heavy foot often, they might need to fuel up more often and more frequent brake pad replacements but generally if they’re built well can handle it.
what camera do you use ?
GoPro 12
The tunes are odd. I had a race with 1 from a stoplight. It was dead even until 50 by 70 I was 1 car ahead in my old altima. Is this a 2wd truck or tuned?
2023, stock! I think 2wd. It's about as fast as the Altima 2.0T on the 1/4 mile...
@@DMCarReviews no its definitely not. It would definitely get smoked. Having the 2wd variant isn't going 2 magically make it that fast thoug it does help. Every magazine has it well over 7 seconds and not even hitting 90mph in the 1/4. It's like a 7.7 0-60 but I guess the 2wd helps alot with weight. Idk who gets a 2wd pickup. Mine as well get a small cargo van if you need it to haul flowers :). The altima 2.0t does high 5 very low 6 if you hit the pedal right and atleast 1/2 second quicker though I'm curious about the weight of this truck in 2wd form mist not be super heavy without looking maybe 4k pounds
@@DMCarReviews I just looked the 4wd is 300 pounds heavier!
@@occckid123You won't get high 5s in the Altima turbo off a normal start like that. It's like 6.6-6.7 seconds, and a 14.6-14.7 quarter mile, which is a few tenths apart from it. The Tacoma starts way better than the CVT, so I can absolutely see them running the same 1/4 mile in reality. The Tacoma has a way stronger 60ft than the Altima, so it will be ahead up till the 1/8 mile. The best case scenario for the Altima is to even out at the quarter mile.
@@DMCarReviews off of a turbo lag normal start maybe but I don't see that happening nope. Let's see it in real life. I just watched the altima taking out an es350 off the line and a gs. It's nkt that slow off the line. Please review car and driver or motortrend test of the altima and then look at the 0-30 time. It's actually pretty good. I mustve raced a 4wd version because they are slower than the 2.5 altima.
96 mph in a 55 mph zone... This guy has balls and gives zero F's. lol
It's an empty highway
@@DMCarReviewsI saw cars everywhere. But let's say it's an "empty highway" 41 mph over the limit puts everyone at risk.
@@generalcaeser9176 Hmm, who did I put at risk?
I am a professional driver and a former law enforcement officer and the way you drive costs lives every day. I don't expect you to understand. There's a speed limit for a reason and 41 mph over the speed limit is excessive.
Durable rear door trim that scratches with a feather lol.
Um no
i just noticed gas tank is almost empty lol. Also , those fat tires are slowing it down :) SR5 hits faster. I love my taco
This is the fastest stock Tacoma on TH-cam.
@@DMCarReviewsAre you referring to the model
2023 TDR Offroad
Or that particular truck in the video?
Driving like a maniac in that dealer test drive. 😂 12:06
That's called passing slower traffic, no maniac driving.
@@DMCarReviewsExactly, as soon as you gun it, people think you're a maniac
The old ranger model lol.