Get the Tacoma, less features, less problems, and you're getting a totally reliable truck. I owned 2 Tacomas and they both bring nothing short of, "awesomeness". Tacomas are like ,"WOLVERINES", tough little bastards. Better yet, it's the AK47 of the midsize trucks.
In what year did they start using the name Tacoma? I didnt know that btw, and also i saw the specifically 1986 on a tv show called "extreme cheapskates" the guy dont wanna spend money so he kept it since he bought it im guessing, and that show was recorded about a couple months ago its on the Nat Geo channel i think.
so will i without even thinking twice about it, everytime i drive by a GM or Dodge dealership i say to myself why did we bail them out, stupid government spending our hard earned dollars on companies that have been building unreliable vehicles for decades
To me, the front of the Colorado looks like any number of minivans, whereas I like the rugged, truck-like proportions of the Tacoma. Also, this emphasis on gadgetry is really missing the mark. Most Tacoma buyers prefer its spartan dependability and don't care for power seats or infotainment systems.
Sorry but the Tacoma doesn't have "spartan reliability".. I know we all love the top gear killing a Toyota Hilux video. But that was a completely different truck, a different time for Toyota really. Today they honestly make pretty average vehicles, the Tacoma and Tundra are cream puffs compared to their old ones. People just worship the name but forget American car companies have always made the worlds best trucks.
I'm opposed to your opinion. I think the Colorado looks aggressive. While a mini man looks whimpish.. If you compare Z71 to any mini van you'll notice the difference. I think you are mind focus on toyota only..not the looks not the specs not the options..You can order what you want..how ever you want it..Thinking on the specs and rest, colorado is a great vehicle.
LakeCaldera Haha. I laugh every time someone says AMERICAN trucks are the best (don't know why I lol then do some research). a REAL American truck pulled the Endeavor......boom.....
Yeah I'm gonna use those awesome power seats, uhmm once I guess. Set it to sit in it. Lol Or maybe I could have fun with this power seats, adventurous and recline! Taking 2 minutes to fully recline! I'm sold on it just for the amazing power seats. I'll just park my tacoma instead of rippin through mud up to my doors deep haha what a joke
Mohammad Sadiqi kinda hard to loose value.................. and what does resale value matter if you actually plan to keep for vehicle? people are insanely stupid now oh my truck is 3 years old better get a new one and then you people talk about reliability shit by the time you get rid of them they've just been broken in
Same here, and the 3rd gen tacoma is just gonna smash the colorado, the Atkinson cycle 3.5 v6 with the D4S fuel injection system and variable valve timing is just gonna run circles around that GM in power and feul economy
Kyle Morgese You do realize that VVT is on about every engine made now, and is the reason we have the timeless ricer's battle cry of "VTEC kicked in yo!" right?
If you want a car then buy a car. If you want a truck, buy a Toyota. All the things they said was a flaw in the Tacoma are the very things that made me choose one. I think these people have cars and trucks confused.
+Kornholeeoo but why cant you have luxury and a very capable truck at the same time there both body on frame construction, 4x4 so why not have an interior you can be comfortable in. and most people drive their trucks more on road than off and when you need the 4wd to get through some snow, go through some mud, or down a trail they will both get you there its really what you or any one would individually prefer
+jljr1998 You are right. We all want the best of both worlds, but it's rare to find that today. The things that make a vehicle good on road usually don't work that well off road, and vice versa. The there are plenty of SUVs that do offer great on road and pretty good off road riding. I've had a few. The RAV4 I had was perfect for that. But I wanted a true truck. The new 2016 Tacoma did a lot of this, along with the new Chevys and such. I just wanted a truck that wouldn't let me down off road, and one that is very capable on road as well. That was the main reason I bought the 2015 over the new 2016. Seems like the new 2016 might be better than I thought, but I'm ok with mine. I do think this video was geared to the people who will use their truck mostly on road with rare off road excursions from time to time. Nothing wrong with that.
+Kornholeeoo im going to be heading to college next year so i for sure dont need a full size truck but i thought a mid size would fit me perfectly with all the moving around and stuff. when i started to look at the prices for the tacomas i was really dissapointed the full size trucks ex silverado f-150cost a lot less than the tacoma. Why is that and do you think i should try to find the extra cash?
+freshprinceofbellaire definitely find the extra cash if its not a huge problem even an older tacoma with 100k+ miles would last longer than a brand new ford
+freshprinceofbellaire I have 2 tacomas a 2005 and a 2006 bought new and I don't have any problems with them. the 05 has over 100k miles and still running strong the 06 has 70k. if you get a tacoma it's going to last.
Really confused by the claimed 15 MPG on the Tacoma. My old completely stock V6 DCSB would average 19-20MPG every tank. Only time I dipped below 19MPG was running 4x4 a lot on a snowy day or towing. I've never bought a truck based on "features" I have bought every truck I owned on reliability. Chevy is not what comes to mind when someone says reliable vehicle. You can keep your "refined" interior, your power seats, your "in car wifi" and all that BS and I'll take a Tacoma any day. The day I see a 2015 Colorado sitting with 300k+ miles on it with only routine maintenance done is when I'll think about it. I put over 200k on my 2010 DCSB 4x4 V6 and the only thing I did was tires, brakes, oil changes, transmission flush at 100k, and few other "wear and tear items" Motor and transmission were never opened. Traded that truck in last year and still got 22k trade in value.
chillyfog2427e7738 I agree. That is shocking. I've owned 3 tacomas (2003, 2007, and 2014, and i've never gotten 15 mpg! 15 mpgs is unfathomable. And i've always run lifts with larger tires. Their numbers must be mixed up, or it may be the altitude they are testing at.
Win win! WIN! Very very bias! They did the same with the tundra.(i hate the new tundra anyways so who cares) Anyone who questions the mpg check out tacoma review on mpgomatic thats mpg for you! Anyways id buy an F150 over anytruck!
Alex Miller they are hard to kill if you take good care of them, i owned a 99 taco with off road package, wish i would of kept it, i now own a tundra but i miss my taco
I have a 2012 Tacoma 4x4 and I've taking it off-roading in Colorado and taken it to multiple lake trips with my family with no issues. I like the reliability in the Tacoma for recreational trips and off road fun.
I drove both (well and Nissan Frontier too) and without hesitation bought Tacoma. All these fancy words - "refined" drive, interior etc. is sooo subjective and not possible to measure. I personally find Tacoma interior to be much more refined and material of much better quality. And the ride - I do not feel it as brute. It is like they were testing completely different vehicle.
I currently own a 2001 Toyota Tacoma and have had zero issues with it. The reliability of the Tacoma is probably going to be a big factor when I decide to replace my current ride. I have taken a look at the Colorado based on the price and features that it offers. The only thing that keeps me from replacing with another Tacoma is the premium price tag on the 2015 model.
In ten years lets say both of these trucks have 100,000 miles. The Chevy would only be worth $5,000 and the Toyota would be easily worth $15,000. Not to mention the reliability of the Toyota.
When i first bought my 2015 tacoma it wasnt a rough ride at all the first words out of my mouth when i drove it was it feels like im on a cloud! And i also dont hear any noise outside from other cars or mine i even put a 6 inch lift and 35 inch mudding tires on and its still the smoothest and most quiet car ive ever been in which is why i am so confused by this video saying literally the opposite of what ive always thought about my tacoma.
Lets come back in 15 years and see which one is still on the road... All these truck reviews seem to miss one of the major factors in a car purchase, track record and reliability. I chose a Tacoma with less bells and whistles over a Colorado because it'll do everything I want, and they have amazing reliability records (A great price on the dealer clearing the 15s out for the 16s didn't hurt either).
I thought that this was going to be a level, straightforward comparison but the impression I get is that the authors want to splash accolades over the Chevy. Having been a former loyal GM owner, I'm amazed at how much punishment my old Tacoma endured. That truck didn't seem to know what the word "Break down" meant!. I can't say the same with my former GM products. As for gas mileage, the 4 cylinder Tacoma with the extended cab (not the full cab) gets 20+ mph easily. I'm glad that GM started to produce decent products in the past few years, but my number one concern is reliability and so far I haven't found GM to be impressive in that area. From my what I've been reading, the 2016 Tacoma is already going to be a hit with the pickup truck crowd. Looking forward to test-driving one.
My friend has been driving his 1994 Tacoma since he bought it new. Now, 400,000 plus miles later, he still get trouble free service from his Toyota. I would get a Toyota.
THE TACOMA SOLD 11,409 LAST MONTH THE CHEVY SOLD 5,942 LAST MONTH SEEMS TOYOTA'S NOT WORRIED:) source news.pickuptrucks.com/2015/02/best-selling-pickup-trucks-january-2015.html
Kubeanie Gaming bosses see those number though and think could they be loosing sales and what do they need to do. Trust me, I know management people....lol.
Think about it..this is a good topic..Chevy has more sales in silverados than toyota..FS truck..MidSize truck..yes you are right..But in total Chevy is still better on the market than Toyota..is not only one vehicle is GM has a whole...I just order my Colorado yesterday becuase it feels it has more room than toyota. I drove both and i felt colorado was the way to go..What i bought is a Z71 4x2..will have it for years...probably my 1st new and last vehicle..Plus i haven't added the diesel option for the colorado..think about it buddy...Plus i didn't talk about the inventory buddy...which in any toyota they have tacomas while there are not many colorados out there...
I have a 2014 tacoma, and for sure with no hesitation i would buy another tacoma in the future, if i was looking for comfort and luxury i would go car and not a truck, i enjoy it being rough and wild !!
I have had 2 Tacomas,and now have a tundra. I can tell you from personal experience, you can not kill them. They will run forever. Both tacomas had a gazillion miles on them and this tundra has 105,000 and runs like brand new. It is 8 yrs. old.
They should've just labeled the video "let's tell you why we're biased against the Tacoma. The Tacoma is a great truck but we don't care because the Colorado was made in America".
This year I decided I wanted to get the best looking new truck. I was caught between a Colorado, or a Canyon.... I really wanted a truck that was gonna last and look great so i decided with a Tacoma.
guy proulx When do you think the next $1.2 billion fine against Toyota for being liars will happen? mashable.com/2014/03/19/toyota-lied-aceleration-recall/
An overall summery of the two manufactures...bought an new 4x4 05 canyon in 05...(Cause I've been a GM guy my whole life) By the end of model year 08 I had replaced 3 tailgate latches, two cup holders, 1 interior door handle, one driver-side power window motor, 1 front left hub, 4 HVAC blower fan relays, 1 battery, 2 seat adjustment levers, half of the stereo lights where out, and had the head rebuilt twice by the dealer due to factory recalls...Plus all the scheduled maintenance. Bought a used 07 Tacoma with 60k miles...still have the truck to this day and have done nothing but brakes, battery, and fluids...You do the math...and toyota never went bankrupt...just sayin'.
These two gurly mon boys complaining about the lack of power seats in the Tacoma just kill me. Hey, its supposed to be a truck. Just another example of the wooseyfication of America .
On my second taco since 2000, and love how it's never left me stranded. I'll take reliability over "performance" any day. I've owned s10s, rangers, Dakota since the 80s- all just junk in comparison. Time will tell if Chevy is up to the task....
Who else prefers a good reliable car over a nice looking car? Its like comparing a women with small boobs with a women with big fake boobs. The Colorado might look nice and everything, but the Tacoma is more reliable it might not look as nice and pretty like the Colorado but who cares about looks. If you're really looking to buy a car don't go by looks go by realibility.
+DemocracyOfHypocrisy True. My comment was out of subject in the end it will al come to personal taste. *sorry I just hate vehicles that like suv, pickups/truck so close to the floor.
DemocracyOfHypocrisy I'd say your user name fits you well. Although you're being disrespectful, hypocrite and ignorant I respect your opinion since you are using your freedom of speech.
Interesting that off-road capabilities, including approach and departure angles, weren't discussed. A stock Tacoma will walk all over a Colorado in this area and when the TRD options for the Tacoma are considered -- game over for the GM variants.
+BizzLeVrai yes they do. Only one problem: The Tacoma sale oversea is way better than the one that sold here in the U.S. Therefore I ma wait for the Ram Rampage
My dad had 07 Tacoma very similar to the one they reviewed.... I drove that truck a million times. He had the TRD package which made really fun to drive... I never really took it easy on that truck. As hard as I used to drive it it never averaged 15mpg.... always in the high teens. My 06 ford expedition averages 15mpg... this clearly an infotmecial for chevy.
its super simple. chevy puts that colorado price very close to the toyota, im gonna pick the toyota. toyota is a proven reliable truck that holds an amazing resale value. keep pricing your mid trucks next to the toyota and you will keep falling short.
I don't need WiFi or any fancy gizmos in a truck, just give me a truck that I can always rely on and can handle any conditions and won't break down at 250,000 miles.
Wife and I had an '07 Tacoma that we owned for 7 years. Traded it off for a Jeep my wife saw and wanted. Only thing it needed at trade-in was tires. Everything else was in good shape. And, as far as Toyota is concerned, if you have the top selling mid-size truck, why change it? I guess if it ain't broke, don't fix it. The Colorado and the Canyon are going to have to earn their stripes, so to speak.
I just don't see it the same way fellas. I was really hoping you'd compare meaningful features and capabilities, but all this is focused on is how comfortable each one is or how many bells and whistles there are. You guys see an outdated truck, but I see a proven a truck. I traded in my 2006 GMC Sierra a few months ago on a 2015 Taco and I couldn't be happier. My Chevy was leaking oil after 40,000 miles, I had 6 electrical issues in the 2 years I had it, and it was simply one thing after another. I only brought that up because you also complained that the hydraulic steering was playing second fiddle to chevy's electronic steering. Chevy and electronic... no thanks I learned my lesson. And did you seriously complain about the taco because it sat higher than the colorado? lmfao.... you'd think we were comparing sedans.
I would like to challenge the accuracy of your statement: "GM is introducing two new mid-size trucks" because the Colorado/Canyon is neither new, nor is it two trucks. For one, that EXACT truck has been selling in the Asian market for a few years negating the "all new" aspect of this truck. Secondly, I disagree that branding one truck with two names really counts as "two trucks". However, I can see how admitting it's built in Thailand will probably turn off a lot of die-hard made-in-USA customers, and "introducing two new trucks" sure sounds much more glamorous than "exposing US customers to a vehicle that's been built in and designed around a third-world nation's needs for years". Your credibility comes into question when you disguise the truth.
had 2005 tacoma trd off road double cab with 260,000 miles no problems at all worked construction put hard miles on the truck , was tuff got 8000.00 from carmax last year
I love the rugged simplicity of the 2nd gen Tacoma. Power windows/locks, Navi, Bluetooth & MP3/AUX player are the only luxury features I need and the Tacoma has it all. Don't want motorized leather heated seats, driving assistance, tailgate opening for dummies in my truck. Wish they still made new trucks without all the fancy gadgets that will fail or wear out in 10-20 years ownership.
Garzanberg Why? Its the best selling pickup in that category for several years... Like 11. Why change it? What do you need? its got all the gps and stereo? you want a tea cozy for your pepper pot? Maybe they should do what GM does and throw a bunch of shitty trim on it? What upgrade would be important if you had the best truck for 11 years? obviously it wasn't necessary.
Darryl Chrenek It was the "best truck" because it was really the only truck in the segment. Look at Ford to see how to improve a truck; use new materials, engines, and technology to make it faster, stronger, and more efficient. All they've really done is some suspension changes, which are not a big update for a truck because every "bro" with his backwards cap and Abercrombie & Fitch t-shirt has a lift on his truck. They're finally changing the engine next year, but it's taken a decade. That tells me that Toyota hasn't given a damn. They figured why put any effort if people buy it anyway. I don't necessarily like the Colorado/Canyon, but it's good (for us consumers) to have more competition in the market. It finally pushed Toyota into doing something.
nope..they are actually way less..probably like 32 for a 4x4 z71..i order mine for 30k z71 4x2..crew cab...great in every aspect...you gotta do your research Frontier, tacoma, colorado..
James Rock Yeah.....Ive been pondering that myself. I have thought of going from Taco to Tundra, but they start out at around 40K. My son has a F250 superduty Ford, and those new are almost 60k. What happened to the days when you could buy a truck for 15K and drive it for 20 years??
chris i heard u man.... i got a frontier 2001 4x4 for $22k till now works good i maintain my routine mantenance i know littlebit in cars... save me money going to the shops... now brand news are very technical because mostly computers now.. if u messed something up you pay the consiquences... lmao
The Tacoma will always be better because it is reliable (Which can't be said for anything General Maintenance has ever manufactured). I'll take a truck that will last over wifi and power seats any day. If that's what you're looking for when buying a truck then you probably don't need a truck. also in this video he says the tacoma feels like you're up too high and wouldn't be comfortable for someone over 6 feet. I'm 6'4 and drive an access cab model tacoma and I have no discomfort issues. I fucking love it.
You can tell from the beginning that these two jokers were bias towards the Chevy, probably got a hefty check from Chevrolet, Toyota goes 300,000 miles, Chevrolet goes 150,000 miles, and check the resale value, haha, no comparison...
Key differences: In 15-20 years the Tacoma will still be on the road. The Colorado will be sitting in a junkyard awaiting being melted down into a Kia.
You guys are not too bright when it comes to comparison reviews. You can get a Tacoma with Bilstein Shocks called the TRD Sport which walks all over the Z71 package and is way cheaper. The limited has a rougher ride and has no bilstein shocks. You can further get two more off road packages that destroy the TRD sport which already beats the Z71 package. The limited model in the Tacoma has a rougher ride, try the Tacoma TRD sport, Off road or Pro model for a softer ride. Toyota also offers 334LB-ft of torque and 304 HP under full warranty via TRD upgrades that you cant get with the Chev. Nice that you mentioned the power lag in the Colorado but that is not a weight issue, it is throttle lag, inept shift points, motor reving too high to get to its power and poor gear ratios that all sacrifice driveability in order to save fuel; that really hold the truck back when off road. The Z71 package is really just an oxymoron to off road capability. You had an off road option in the chev but of course failed to go off road due to a low front bumper. Even the Tacoma limited that is not built for off road would destroy the chev off road model. Why was an off road model brought into the mix.? And for in town the Tacoma is easier to maneuver and handle in parking lots. And bring a decibel meter next time because the noise in the cab was the same in another review. Tacoma also has proven reliability, popularity and higher resale. I get that you guys like the competition so that the trucks get better, but you really fail to give the Tacoma credit where credit is due. The mass buyers in this segment completely disagree with you for 4months now and you should really ask yourself why? and do a better unbiased review next time. Here is a summary that you failed to mention: 1 Better resale 2 Proven reliability 3 Popularity Badge (pride of ownership-king of off road, TRD) What badge does a Z71 stand for? Other than empty legends. 4 Better Off road capability x 3 5 TRD options with full warranty 6 Better maneuverability 7 Responsive gas pedal, no throttle lag 8 No low front bumper, worry free off roading, I can crawl on snowbanks, curbs and steep driveway transitions stress free with a front bumper on a Tacoma 9 Proven heavy duty off road toughness (solid) You cant even test a Z71 to the toughness standards that a Tacoma has been put through over the years. 10 Company profile, by consumer reports Toyota does it best. At least mention these items along with the Colorado high points and you would have a better review as to what buyers are actually doing.
***** you are starting to sound like a broken record just like your boyfriend merc, did you read budcargeorge's comment? maybe you should, you might just learn something
Im a die hard Toyota guy and I didn't find it biased at all. Everything they said about the two is pretty much true. Lets be honest here the Tacoma is 10 years old. Give any company Ten years and they're going to make a more refined truck. You can't really judge reliability because the Colorado is so new so they just judged what they could see, hear, and feel. Don't get your panties in a bundle just yet, because I think the new Tacoma is going to be a good one if they can get the fuel mileage right. That was the only real downside to the old one. The fact that you can buy a full size silverado and save fuel. Lets just wait and see.
budcargeorge Is having a better throttle response and possibly being a little faster light to light all while giving up 5 mpg and lesser ride quality an advantage? Just take it for what it is, as of 2015 the Colorado is the better truck. Come 2016 however, things can change rather quickly.
Resale on Tacoma is insane! I work at a Toyota dealership and new 4x4 V6 Tacoma runs !32-35k. We sold one with 110k for $21k. ...also watch the top gear episode where they try to destroy an old Tacoma.
the check engine light and oil blowing out of the exhaust of my gmc canyon makes wish i had a tacoma! buddys has 510 000 km on it never seen a check engine light
Hmm I kind of disagree with this comparison. I may be biased but my truck gets 20 mpg on average. It also has higher ground clearance. Yea it may ride a little rough but it's a damn truck. Who needs power seats or built in wifi? And the part about sitting higher in the cab, I'm 6'2" and fit perfectly fine lol
Comparing the brand new Colorado to the old Tacoma is pointless. Wait a few months till the new one comes out. With that said, if I had to choose between the 2 trucks tested, I'd easily go for the Tacoma for reliability, resale value, and the look.
True..but what is also true is that the colorado production was stopped. Designers were able to think what to go with for a few years and probably came really strong. While Toyota they already have a base option which they need to work on. There is no redesigned which we already saw with the 2016. probably minor changes..probably we might see that on the motor too...its just a waiting game..I don't think its going to be like the colorado it whill shut off the grills for MPG and aerodynamics.
NeutralGenericUser I did reasearch and pickuptrucks.com says is not a revolutionary change just minor changes..my personal opinion it's an octagon cut in half for the front...which I don't like..the differences it's the grill looks bigger. While colorado made bigger better and aggressive truck..u might not think the same but that's the obvious.
instinct022 It's definitely subjective, but personally, I like even the old Tacoma (shown in this video) over the sedated look of the Colorado. The new Tacoma looks even more robust and aggressive. I like it. Based on the comments on this video, I'm guessing most people agree with me on that. You have a right to your opinion though.
Exactly, with a new Atkinson cycle engine, tech that has proved reliable in current toyota hybrid vehicles, and with toyotas D4S multiport indirect and direct injection fuel system, tech thats proved successful in the scion frs/subaru brz as well as some high performance lexus vehicles, gm is done for.. especially if it is barely nosing out the current 4.0 1gr-fe ... in combination with all other drivetrain and refinement changes the 3rd gen tacoma should be on top for another 10 plus years... as well as retaining the same general frame and body panels keeping an actual TRUCK-like stance, I really dont think that Colorado is going to have a leg to stand on once the 3rd gen tacoma drops.
Haha I love how he complained about manual adjusting seats and feeling to high up in the tacoma. ITS CALLED A TRUCK FOR A REASON! Why would I want to feel low sitting in a truck? Taco all the way I have a 2010 trd sport and love it
You can't touch Tacoma's durability reliability and quality...we'll talk 10 years from now and see who's still running plus I can't get over the Colorado's mini van front end
+Levi Kettler People who need to haul wood, bags of concrete, or tools that would be awkward for a car to carry. Just because you live in the city doesn't mean you have no need for a truck. Sometimes you have to haul shit or use the truck for work.
Colorado & Canyon have some to prove in specifics to longevity take this into consideration; 1. Canyon & Colorado: only trucks to utilize hydroformed frames 2. exclusive eaton fully "non slip" differential 3. styling & concept of midsize exterior cab & pickup bed from overseas market 4. Trucks have proven flex twist & bend capability because of proven frame strength versus market competitors Though those are facts sellable its also a fact that Tacoma uses & sells using equitable reputation from Toyota reliability & quality where as Canyon & Colorado are building steadily in sales & reputation However in buying pref those are facts to make choice versus Tacoma. Quantity for sales & steady consistent product quality = adjusted quantity output with profit & commitment selling using sellable facts & class premiere products
The updated tacoma should be a great comparison . I do like the new chevy, but you know the Toyota will last longer, plus it is a better truck off-road. The new chevy is nice , but i would still buy the tacoma any day over it due to its reliability
is this a bias review? every single tacoma review ive seen says amazing things about it. they go off on lack of power seats and how stiff the tacoma is.
Ivan Vojt I dont get why youre trying to argue. im not disagreeing for crying out loud. im just saying that they were hyping up the upcoming tacoma so that we'd want to watch the review on their channel. I never said the tacoma would do poorly
Why is everyone so attached to the Tacoma? I have a 07 4x4 v6 4.0 Trd now and can tell you it's nothing special, sub par gas mileage and uncomfortable for long trips, it looks great though and at the time it was far better than any midsize truck to choose from, for now I'm not sure what's the best choice I want whatever is the best vehicle for my buck. I'm not going to purchase some just because it's a "tacoma" as a consumer I am going to buy whats best, I'm not going to be loyal to one brand. That said if the New Colorado outperforms the tacoma why not get that instead. I won't be a sheep and buy a tacoma just because some say its the greatest thing since sliced bread. Just my two cents haha.
You know, I used to own a Tacoma (before my husband wrecked it), and it was completely reliable, nothing rattled. We had a Silverado for a while. What a piece of junk in comparison. Yes, it was a comfortable truck, but I was stuck out on the highway twice because it just quit on my. There were rattles, and the transmission made noises. What is worse, it was two years newer than the Toyota, and had 40,000 fewer miles on it. The new Colorado looks nice, but I think I will be buying another Tacoma.
why don't you talk about which is more durable. I have a 07 Tacoma with 325000 miles on it and still going without any issues. I would like to see any Chevy vehicle get that many miles.
Jack Ostrander 7 years huh, that means they would have had to drive 469.66 miles every single day for 7 years, if you want us to believe your fairy tale at least try and make it credible lol
I feel like these guys don't know what they're talking about too much...Half of the short comings of the Tacoma that they mention, I've never personally notice. I drive the 2013 Tacoma.
It does look good. I watched a couple of videos on it just today. If I was Jay Leno, I'd buy one of all of them! I like that Jeep Rubicon too. Wish I could have afforded to buy one of them along with my Tacoma. They all have things that make them better in this area or that area. Some look great with certain options, like color and wheel combos, and some look silly with other combos. I say pick the one you like and buy it and drive the heck out of it. Oh, and keep up the maintenance on it. They all need maintenance from time to time! Sharp looking motorcycle you got there too.
15 MPG on a Tacoma my ass, i own a 5.7L V8 Tundra, and I get 15 MPG average! WIN WIN WIN to the Colorado in every category, go kiss GM's ass, maybe they'll give you a Colorado. 4x4 system in Tacoma is legendary reliable, if you are looking for a comfortable vehicle, might want to look at a LEXUS or BMW? Hate bias reviewers!
How do you not point out that we don't know what reliability is like in the gmc models. That's s huge thing to consider, knowing how the Tacoma is generally extremely reliable.
+ediot6969 We have a good idea because we know the V6 is used in many other GM cars and has been for quite a while now. So is the base 2.5-liter 4-cylinder as well. These engines are in literally millions of cars at this point, and if they were that unreliable, we'd know by now.
Way off on MPG, I have the same Tacoma but 2014, no difference, I paid $37K fully loaded and I can get 20 mpg on the highway 18 in the city and I got 15 when I moved from Ohio to SC with the bed and a 5x10 trailer both fully loaded on the highway thru the mountains. If you got 15 then you did something wrong..
The all new 2016 Toyota Tacoma will likely blow away the Colorado...except GM now offers a turbo diesel in the Colorado but Toyota does not. But Toyota allows you to get a 6 speed manual with the V6 and GM does not... Whoever can provide me a loaded crewcab with turbo diesel and 4x4 and 6-speed manual wins.
Got a 2011 F150 Ecoboost right now. Great truck but it's just too big for my needs. Looking for a mid-size truck that I need to buy pretty soon. I've already chosen the Tacoma, but what I want to know is should I wait another 6 months for the 2016 or go with a 2015 now? I know about the engine mods and the body changes for the 2016 but would the increase in price (how much?) and the 6 month delay be offset by whatever advantages the 2016 has over the 2015? Thanks!
lmao Chev, when was the last time any of yas seen a Chev in a safari anywhere except downtown , yeah that's what I thought , I got a 2010 Tacoma with 178k and not a problem yet
The Colorado is gigantic, if I wanted a big chevy I'll just get the Silverado, Colorado is way to expensive, Colorado probably has more problems than Tacoma So, I'll get a Tacoma
If you're gonna trade every 3 or 4 years, the Chevy would be fine, but if you plan on keeping a truck 8 or 10 yrs. plus, you'll regret buying an American truck .
2:20 The Tacoma noisy? My 2013 SR-5 4x4 6 speed manual is really quiet - the quietest vehicle I've owned. It's a hell of lot quieter than my 96 Tacoma or 91 Toyota pickup. But who cares if it's loud man, it's a freakin' truck!
I wonder how much General Motors paid these guys lol Oh and 15mpg is bullshit, I own a 2015 Tacoma 4x4 access cab, V6, 6 speed manual and I can get anywhere from 24 to 28 mpg. Depending how I drive and I mostly drive 30/70% City/Hyw. (I saw this video before I got my truck and my brother had given me wrong info on his mileage)
My 14 double can prerunner gets 22 in mixed driving if I don't run it hard. Wonder where they are getting 15. Not what I am. 20 when I drive it hard, or tow a lot.
@guy proulx dude they been payed that off. and why all the hate for GM you had their stock or you happen to love steering wheels being unable to go high enough for comfort?
Frandaman84 i don't buy domestics anymore, i owned quite a few in my years and they aren't as reliable as a toyota, far from it, their resale value drops faster than the speed of light, if i bought another domestic down the road i'd get a 3-4 year old, they are a dime a dozen
You will see these Colorado truck in the junk yard within 3years from today. American trucks and cars are junk. My 1995 Toyota Tacoma with 300k still ruining fine.
You know what I hated my fucking Tacoma so much it's too fucking reliable, ugly, drives like shit, and just starts every time I turn the key. I just don't know why this is my third Tacoma. It's just so fucking reliable and I just hated it so so much. I'm gonna go and buy me a Colorado....
***** read iceman5815's comment and repeat lol, looks like in every colorado video people are all saying the tacoma is a much better truck, go figure lol
Get the Tacoma, less features, less problems, and you're getting a totally reliable truck. I owned 2 Tacomas and they both bring nothing short of, "awesomeness". Tacomas are like ,"WOLVERINES", tough little bastards. Better yet, it's the AK47 of the midsize trucks.
I just saw a 1986 Tacoma still running good, thats 28 years old lol ill buy a Tacoma over a Colorado any day.
In what year did they start using the name Tacoma? I didnt know that btw, and also i saw the specifically 1986 on a tv show called "extreme cheapskates" the guy dont wanna spend money so he kept it since he bought it im guessing, and that show was recorded about a couple months ago its on the Nat Geo channel i think.
..lol..
so will i without even thinking twice about it, everytime i drive by a GM or Dodge dealership i say to myself why did we bail them out, stupid government spending our hard earned dollars on companies that have been building unreliable vehicles for decades
***** its still a yota
***** hahahaha, where have you been these last few days? stuck under your hood again lol
To me, the front of the Colorado looks like any number of minivans, whereas I like the rugged, truck-like proportions of the Tacoma. Also, this emphasis on gadgetry is really missing the mark. Most Tacoma buyers prefer its spartan dependability and don't care for power seats or infotainment systems.
Sorry but the Tacoma doesn't have "spartan reliability".. I know we all love the top gear killing a Toyota Hilux video. But that was a completely different truck, a different time for Toyota really. Today they honestly make pretty average vehicles, the Tacoma and Tundra are cream puffs compared to their old ones. People just worship the name but forget American car companies have always made the worlds best trucks.
I'm opposed to your opinion. I think the Colorado looks aggressive. While a mini man looks whimpish.. If you compare Z71 to any mini van you'll notice the difference. I think you are mind focus on toyota only..not the looks not the specs not the options..You can order what you want..how ever you want it..Thinking on the specs and rest, colorado is a great vehicle.
LakeCaldera Haha. I laugh every time someone says AMERICAN trucks are the best (don't know why I lol then do some research). a REAL American truck pulled the Endeavor......boom.....
enigmaticfoo even thought jeep is not a truck your saying that it sux..I Wikipedia it and it's from america..
Yeah I'm gonna use those awesome power seats, uhmm once I guess. Set it to sit in it. Lol
Or maybe I could have fun with this power seats, adventurous and recline! Taking 2 minutes to fully recline! I'm sold on it just for the amazing power seats. I'll just park my tacoma instead of rippin through mud up to my doors deep haha what a joke
Buy the Toyota, at least you get something called RELIABILITY!!!!
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phil brown www.tacomacorrosion.com/
phil brown At least it won't get recalled or loose its value
Mohammad Sadiqi www.nytimes.com/2014/09/30/automobiles/toyota-recalls-790000-tacoma-pickups.html
Mohammad Sadiqi kinda hard to loose value.................. and what does resale value matter if you actually plan to keep for vehicle? people are insanely stupid now oh my truck is 3 years old better get a new one and then you people talk about reliability shit by the time you get rid of them they've just been broken in
I'd pick tacoma over colorado any day.
Same here, and the 3rd gen tacoma is just gonna smash the colorado, the Atkinson cycle 3.5 v6 with the D4S fuel injection system and variable valve timing is just gonna run circles around that GM in power and feul economy
Kyle Morgese
You do realize that VVT is on about every engine made now, and is the reason we have the timeless ricer's battle cry of "VTEC kicked in yo!" right?
Same, i love the tocama
with the colorado you'll be spending less time at the gas station and more time at the shop lol
Try selling the Colorado in 5 years and see which one "cost you more".
My 02 Tacoma still going strong with 389K, haul lumber in it almost everyday. Crushed a few tailgates along the way lol...
If you want a car then buy a car. If you want a truck, buy a Toyota. All the things they said was a flaw in the Tacoma are the very things that made me choose one. I think these people have cars and trucks confused.
+Kornholeeoo but why cant you have luxury and a very capable truck at the same time there both body on frame construction, 4x4 so why not have an interior you can be comfortable in. and most people drive their trucks more on road than off and when you need the 4wd to get through some snow, go through some mud, or down a trail they will both get you there its really what you or any one would individually prefer
+jljr1998 You are right. We all want the best of both worlds, but it's rare to find that today. The things that make a vehicle good on road usually don't work that well off road, and vice versa. The there are plenty of SUVs that do offer great on road and pretty good off road riding. I've had a few. The RAV4 I had was perfect for that. But I wanted a true truck. The new 2016 Tacoma did a lot of this, along with the new Chevys and such. I just wanted a truck that wouldn't let me down off road, and one that is very capable on road as well. That was the main reason I bought the 2015 over the new 2016. Seems like the new 2016 might be better than I thought, but I'm ok with mine. I do think this video was geared to the people who will use their truck mostly on road with rare off road excursions from time to time. Nothing wrong with that.
+Kornholeeoo im going to be heading to college next year so i for sure dont need a full size truck but i thought a mid size would fit me perfectly with all the moving around and stuff. when i started to look at the prices for the tacomas i was really dissapointed the full size trucks ex silverado f-150cost a lot less than the tacoma. Why is that and do you think i should try to find the extra cash?
+freshprinceofbellaire definitely find the extra cash if its not a huge problem
even an older tacoma with 100k+ miles would last longer than a brand new ford
+freshprinceofbellaire I have 2 tacomas a 2005 and a 2006 bought new and I don't have any problems with them. the 05 has over 100k miles and still running strong the 06 has 70k. if you get a tacoma it's going to last.
Really confused by the claimed 15 MPG on the Tacoma. My old completely stock V6 DCSB would average 19-20MPG every tank. Only time I dipped below 19MPG was running 4x4 a lot on a snowy day or towing.
I've never bought a truck based on "features" I have bought every truck I owned on reliability. Chevy is not what comes to mind when someone says reliable vehicle.
You can keep your "refined" interior, your power seats, your "in car wifi" and all that BS and I'll take a Tacoma any day.
The day I see a 2015 Colorado sitting with 300k+ miles on it with only routine maintenance done is when I'll think about it. I put over 200k on my 2010 DCSB 4x4 V6 and the only thing I did was tires, brakes, oil changes, transmission flush at 100k, and few other "wear and tear items" Motor and transmission were never opened. Traded that truck in last year and still got 22k trade in value.
First thing that came to my mind. General Maintenance has never produced a reliable vehicle.
crephotos Could be the first.
chillyfog2427e7738 I agree. That is shocking. I've owned 3 tacomas (2003, 2007, and 2014, and i've never gotten 15 mpg! 15 mpgs is unfathomable. And i've always run lifts with larger tires. Their numbers must be mixed up, or it may be the altitude they are testing at.
Austin Patrick I agree, This Colorado could be the finest mid-size EVER made. The last generation of Colorado certainly wasn't
Win win! WIN!
Very very bias!
They did the same with the tundra.(i hate the new tundra anyways so who cares)
Anyone who questions the mpg check out tacoma review on mpgomatic thats mpg for you!
Anyways id buy an F150 over anytruck!
It’s been 5 years since this review. Used Tacoma will still cost twice as much as that Colorado
The Tacoma is probably much more reliable... Not to mention the 2016 Tacoma is literally a couple months away.
there is absolutely no dought in my mind that the tacoma will be far more reliable and a way better resale than a colorado or canyon
My dads 99 Tacoma has over 434k miles on it still going strong!
Alex Miller they are hard to kill if you take good care of them, i owned a 99 taco with off road package, wish i would of kept it, i now own a tundra but i miss my taco
I wish I could have the Tacoma though but my dad is going to get rid of it at 500k
Phu Doan i'd rather have a truck that's a little harder on gas and be very reliable than have a truck that's going to be prone to breaking down
I have a 2012 Tacoma 4x4 and I've taking it off-roading in Colorado and taken it to multiple lake trips with my family with no issues. I like the reliability in the Tacoma for recreational trips and off road fun.
Let's test them both again in 10 years, with 250,000 miles on each. Assuming the Chevy hasn't already been scrapped by that point.
13 yr old ZR2 I have still going strong!
I drove both (well and Nissan Frontier too) and without hesitation bought Tacoma. All these fancy words - "refined" drive, interior etc. is sooo subjective and not possible to measure. I personally find Tacoma interior to be much more refined and material of much better quality. And the ride - I do not feel it as brute. It is like they were testing completely different vehicle.
I've got a manual '05 Tacoma 2.7l with 287,000 miles with nothing replaced except for the catalytic converter at 281,000 miles.
I have a 2005 Double Cab Tacoma that I drove out of the showroom way back then..Still going strong after all those years
I currently own a 2001 Toyota Tacoma and have had zero issues with it. The reliability of the Tacoma is probably going to be a big factor when I decide to replace my current ride. I have taken a look at the Colorado based on the price and features that it offers. The only thing that keeps me from replacing with another Tacoma is the premium price tag on the 2015 model.
In ten years lets say both of these trucks have 100,000 miles. The Chevy would only be worth $5,000 and the Toyota would be easily worth $15,000. Not to mention the reliability of the Toyota.
That was true with the old generation Colorado.
CJ Proxy and still true today
What's the evidence?
CJ Proxy just wait a couple years and you'll see for yourself
Why don't you go have a look at autotrader or cars.com before you make a total fool of yourself. Ooops, too late, Nucklehead
When i first bought my 2015 tacoma it wasnt a rough ride at all the first words out of my mouth when i drove it was it feels like im on a cloud! And i also dont hear any noise outside from other cars or mine i even put a 6 inch lift and 35 inch mudding tires on and its still the smoothest and most quiet car ive ever been in which is why i am so confused by this video saying literally the opposite of what ive always thought about my tacoma.
Lets come back in 15 years and see which one is still on the road... All these truck reviews seem to miss one of the major factors in a car purchase, track record and reliability. I chose a Tacoma with less bells and whistles over a Colorado because it'll do everything I want, and they have amazing reliability records (A great price on the dealer clearing the 15s out for the 16s didn't hurt either).
I thought that this was going to be a level, straightforward comparison but the impression I get is that the authors want to splash accolades over the Chevy. Having been a former loyal GM owner, I'm amazed at how much punishment my old Tacoma endured. That truck didn't seem to know what the word "Break down" meant!. I can't say the same with my former GM products. As for gas mileage, the 4 cylinder Tacoma with the extended cab (not the full cab) gets 20+ mph easily. I'm glad that GM started to produce decent products in the past few years, but my number one concern is reliability and so far I haven't found GM to be impressive in that area. From my what I've been reading, the 2016 Tacoma is already going to be a hit with the pickup truck crowd. Looking forward to test-driving one.
Fuck all that. I love my 2015 taco.
i love my 2015 taco as well. Even more then 16 or 17
My friend has been driving his 1994 Tacoma since he bought it new. Now, 400,000 plus miles later, he still get trouble free service from his Toyota. I would get a Toyota.
THE TACOMA SOLD 11,409 LAST MONTH
THE CHEVY SOLD 5,942 LAST MONTH
SEEMS TOYOTA'S NOT WORRIED:)
source news.pickuptrucks.com/2015/02/best-selling-pickup-trucks-january-2015.html
but if you think maybe half of those 6k in chevy sales would have went to Toyota, they do indeed have to worry.
Acc0rd79 there up 16% from same time last year and a new one on the way. There fine
Kubeanie Gaming bosses see those number though and think could they be loosing sales and what do they need to do. Trust me, I know management people....lol.
Think about it..this is a good topic..Chevy has more sales in silverados than toyota..FS truck..MidSize truck..yes you are right..But in total Chevy is still better on the market than Toyota..is not only one vehicle is GM has a whole...I just order my Colorado yesterday becuase it feels it has more room than toyota. I drove both and i felt colorado was the way to go..What i bought is a Z71 4x2..will have it for years...probably my 1st new and last vehicle..Plus i haven't added the diesel option for the colorado..think about it buddy...Plus i didn't talk about the inventory buddy...which in any toyota they have tacomas while there are not many colorados out there...
Considering the new GM trucks have NOT been out for sale even 4 whole months at this point, YES Toyota should be very worried.
I have a 2014 tacoma, and for sure with no hesitation i would buy another tacoma in the future, if i was looking for comfort and luxury i would go car and not a truck, i enjoy it being rough and wild !!
I have had 2 Tacomas,and now have a tundra. I can tell you from personal experience, you can not kill them. They will run forever. Both tacomas had a gazillion miles on them and this tundra has 105,000 and runs like brand new. It is 8 yrs. old.
They should've just labeled the video "let's tell you why we're biased against the Tacoma. The Tacoma is a great truck but we don't care because the Colorado was made in America".
This year I decided I wanted to get the best looking new truck. I was caught between a Colorado, or a Canyon.... I really wanted a truck that was gonna last and look great so i decided with a Tacoma.
great choice
guy proulx
Gay choice.
***** so when do you figure the next GM bailout will happen?
guy proulx When do you think the next $1.2 billion fine against Toyota for being liars will happen? mashable.com/2014/03/19/toyota-lied-aceleration-recall/
guy proulx
When do you think the next TAKATA airbag recall will be?
An overall summery of the two manufactures...bought an new 4x4 05 canyon in 05...(Cause I've been a GM guy my whole life) By the end of model year 08 I had replaced 3 tailgate latches, two cup holders, 1 interior door handle, one driver-side power window motor, 1 front left hub, 4 HVAC blower fan relays, 1 battery, 2 seat adjustment levers, half of the stereo lights where out, and had the head rebuilt twice by the dealer due to factory recalls...Plus all the scheduled maintenance. Bought a used 07 Tacoma with 60k miles...still have the truck to this day and have done nothing but brakes, battery, and fluids...You do the math...and toyota never went bankrupt...just sayin'.
These two gurly mon boys complaining about the lack of power seats in the Tacoma just kill me. Hey, its supposed to be a truck. Just another example of the wooseyfication of America .
On my second taco since 2000, and love how it's never left me stranded. I'll take reliability over "performance" any day. I've owned s10s, rangers, Dakota since the 80s- all just junk in comparison. Time will tell if Chevy is up to the task....
Who else prefers a good reliable car over a nice looking car? Its like comparing a women with small boobs with a women with big fake boobs. The Colorado might look nice and everything, but the Tacoma is more reliable it might not look as nice and pretty like the Colorado but who cares about looks. If you're really looking to buy a car don't go by looks go by realibility.
It's not just looks. It's capability, technology, and build quality. You can't call a brand new vehicle unreliable when its a new design either.
+DemocracyOfHypocrisy True. My comment was out of subject in the end it will al come to personal taste. *sorry I just hate vehicles that like suv, pickups/truck so close to the floor.
+Rodrigo Tellez
I'd say you're gay...
DemocracyOfHypocrisy I'd say your user name fits you well. Although you're being disrespectful, hypocrite and ignorant I respect your opinion since you are using your freedom of speech.
+Rodrigo Tellez
Lighten up man, seriously. It was a joke. A failed attempt at humor apparently.
So since the new Tacoma was just unveiled there's no point of this video except to say how good the Colorado/canyon feels compare to an outdated model
Interesting that off-road capabilities, including approach and departure angles, weren't discussed. A stock Tacoma will walk all over a Colorado in this area and when the TRD options for the Tacoma are considered -- game over for the GM variants.
The only Colorado I've ever seen out in the desert was on its side and being turned back onto its wheels by a 2wd Tacoma.
My 2wd Tacoma...
Get your money's worth = Tacoma!!!
I would pick the tocama
toyota build the best small truck in the world.
+BizzLeVrai yes they do. Only one problem: The Tacoma sale oversea is way better than the one that sold here in the U.S. Therefore I ma wait for the Ram Rampage
Phu Doan the new titan look promessing
+Phu Doan I usually love the ram design. They are my favourite pick ups when it goes to looks. But the rampage 2017 looks ... ugly :/
+RoofieTV Its called Ram Rebel you dumb fuck.
+zero101 the fucking ram rebel ain't a small truck moron.
My dad had 07 Tacoma very similar to the one they reviewed.... I drove that truck a million times. He had the TRD package which made really fun to drive... I never really took it easy on that truck. As hard as I used to drive it it never averaged 15mpg.... always in the high teens. My 06 ford expedition averages 15mpg... this clearly an infotmecial for chevy.
its super simple. chevy puts that colorado price very close to the toyota, im gonna pick the toyota. toyota is a proven reliable truck that holds an amazing resale value. keep pricing your mid trucks next to the toyota and you will keep falling short.
I don't need WiFi or any fancy gizmos in a truck, just give me a truck that I can always rely on and can handle any conditions and won't break down at 250,000 miles.
+tito monroy then your only option is a Toyota
exactly, keep all the bells and whistles and the stupid motorized seats that inevitably break down.
+guy proulx was just going to type that "you just described why the Tacoma is segment leader"
Pick a toyota tocoma it will last you forever
Wife and I had an '07 Tacoma that we owned for 7 years. Traded it off for a Jeep my wife saw and wanted. Only thing it needed at trade-in was tires. Everything else was in good shape. And, as far as Toyota is concerned, if you have the top selling mid-size truck, why change it? I guess if it ain't broke, don't fix it. The Colorado and the Canyon are going to have to earn their stripes, so to speak.
I just don't see it the same way fellas. I was really hoping you'd compare meaningful features and capabilities, but all this is focused on is how comfortable each one is or how many bells and whistles there are. You guys see an outdated truck, but I see a proven a truck. I traded in my 2006 GMC Sierra a few months ago on a 2015 Taco and I couldn't be happier. My Chevy was leaking oil after 40,000 miles, I had 6 electrical issues in the 2 years I had it, and it was simply one thing after another. I only brought that up because you also complained that the hydraulic steering was playing second fiddle to chevy's electronic steering. Chevy and electronic... no thanks I learned my lesson. And did you seriously complain about the taco because it sat higher than the colorado? lmfao.... you'd think we were comparing sedans.
I would like to challenge the accuracy of your statement: "GM is introducing two new mid-size trucks" because the Colorado/Canyon is neither new, nor is it two trucks. For one, that EXACT truck has been selling in the Asian market for a few years negating the "all new" aspect of this truck. Secondly, I disagree that branding one truck with two names really counts as "two trucks". However, I can see how admitting it's built in Thailand will probably turn off a lot of die-hard made-in-USA customers, and "introducing two new trucks" sure sounds much more glamorous than "exposing US customers to a vehicle that's been built in and designed around a third-world nation's needs for years". Your credibility comes into question when you disguise the truth.
wow Colorado has some cool new features...I'll take the Tacoma please
bought a 2016 z71 and i love it, im 6 foot 2 and the ride is amazing. my friend has a taco and hes now trading it in for a colorado.
I test drove them both as well, and purchased a 2016 z71 crew cab and love it. ( I WAS a Toyota guy for over 25yrs. )
should be titled: colorado vs tacoma for those who should really be driving a car.
had 2005 tacoma trd off road double cab with 260,000 miles no problems at all worked construction put hard miles on the truck , was tuff got 8000.00 from carmax last year
Thanks but I'll stick to my dependable, reliable and unbreakable toyota. Don't need all those gadgets. It's a truck. I use it for work
Same, a truck is a truck
I love the rugged simplicity of the 2nd gen Tacoma. Power windows/locks, Navi, Bluetooth & MP3/AUX player are the only luxury features I need and the Tacoma has it all. Don't want motorized leather heated seats, driving assistance, tailgate opening for dummies in my truck. Wish they still made new trucks without all the fancy gadgets that will fail or wear out in 10-20 years ownership.
Toyota hasn't given any meaningful updates to the Tacoma?
Um TRD Pro ..... How could you miss that fact. It's badass
Most of the changes have been cosmetic. Even the TRD Pro, which does look nice, is mostly cosmetic with a suspension change.
a brand new engine isn't a meaningful update?
Garzanberg Suspension changes are BIG for a truck. You cant discredit TRD PRO its a update period and a good one.
Garzanberg Why? Its the best selling pickup in that category for several years... Like 11. Why change it? What do you need? its got all the gps and stereo? you want a tea cozy for your pepper pot? Maybe they should do what GM does and throw a bunch of shitty trim on it? What upgrade would be important if you had the best truck for 11 years? obviously it wasn't necessary.
Darryl Chrenek It was the "best truck" because it was really the only truck in the segment. Look at Ford to see how to improve a truck; use new materials, engines, and technology to make it faster, stronger, and more efficient. All they've really done is some suspension changes, which are not a big update for a truck because every "bro" with his backwards cap and Abercrombie & Fitch t-shirt has a lift on his truck.
They're finally changing the engine next year, but it's taken a decade. That tells me that Toyota hasn't given a damn. They figured why put any effort if people buy it anyway. I don't necessarily like the Colorado/Canyon, but it's good (for us consumers) to have more competition in the market. It finally pushed Toyota into doing something.
It makes sense for the Tacoma to not change anything bc it's the best selling mid sized truck ever
38k!!!! Id rather just buy a full sized truck at that price. I was thinking they would go for high 20s or something, sheesh.
nope..they are actually way less..probably like 32 for a 4x4 z71..i order mine for 30k z71 4x2..crew cab...great in every aspect...you gotta do your research Frontier, tacoma, colorado..
trucks are getting expensive wake up manufacturer and dealers ur too much over pricing!!!!! imaqgine the V8 full size trucks
James Rock Yeah.....Ive been pondering that myself. I have thought of going from Taco to Tundra, but they start out at around 40K. My son has a F250 superduty Ford, and those new are almost 60k. What happened to the days when you could buy a truck for 15K and drive it for 20 years??
chris i heard u man.... i got a frontier 2001 4x4 for $22k till now works good i maintain my routine mantenance i know littlebit in cars... save me money going to the shops... now brand news are very technical because mostly computers now.. if u messed something up you pay the consiquences... lmao
Yeah but you would be buying a base model. Nobody that has any intentions of keeping the tuck buys a base model
The Tacoma will always be better because it is reliable (Which can't be said for anything General Maintenance has ever manufactured). I'll take a truck that will last over wifi and power seats any day. If that's what you're looking for when buying a truck then you probably don't need a truck.
also in this video he says the tacoma feels like you're up too high and wouldn't be comfortable for someone over 6 feet. I'm 6'4 and drive an access cab model tacoma and I have no discomfort issues. I fucking love it.
You can tell from the beginning that these two jokers were bias towards the Chevy, probably got a hefty check from Chevrolet, Toyota goes 300,000 miles, Chevrolet goes 150,000 miles, and check the resale value, haha, no comparison...
When you buy the taco you're not buying amenities you're buying reliability
Key differences:
In 15-20 years the Tacoma will still be on the road. The Colorado will be sitting in a junkyard awaiting being melted down into a Kia.
Everyone says they hate to hear the engine and road noise. I want to hear it. I don't want to be so isolated.
You guys are not too bright when it comes to comparison reviews. You can get a Tacoma with Bilstein Shocks called the TRD Sport which walks all over the Z71 package and is way cheaper. The limited has a rougher ride and has no bilstein shocks. You can further get two more off road packages that destroy the TRD sport which already beats the Z71 package. The limited model in the Tacoma has a rougher ride, try the Tacoma TRD sport, Off road or Pro model for a softer ride.
Toyota also offers 334LB-ft of torque and 304 HP under full warranty via TRD upgrades that you cant get with the Chev. Nice that you mentioned the power lag in the Colorado but that is not a weight issue, it is throttle lag, inept shift points, motor reving too high to get to its power and poor gear ratios that all sacrifice driveability in order to save fuel; that really hold the truck back when off road.
The Z71 package is really just an oxymoron to off road capability. You had an off road option in the chev but of course failed to go off road due to a low front bumper. Even the Tacoma limited that is not built for off road would destroy the chev off road model. Why was an off road model brought into the mix.? And for in town the Tacoma is easier to maneuver and handle in parking lots.
And bring a decibel meter next time because the noise in the cab was the same in another review.
Tacoma also has proven reliability, popularity and higher resale. I get that you guys like the competition so that the trucks get better, but you really fail to give the Tacoma credit where credit is due. The mass buyers in this segment completely disagree with you for 4months now and you should really ask yourself why? and do a better unbiased review next time. Here is a summary that you failed to mention:
1 Better resale
2 Proven reliability
3 Popularity Badge (pride of ownership-king of off road, TRD) What badge does a Z71 stand for? Other than empty legends.
4 Better Off road capability x 3
5 TRD options with full warranty
6 Better maneuverability
7 Responsive gas pedal, no throttle lag
8 No low front bumper, worry free off roading, I can crawl on snowbanks, curbs and steep driveway transitions stress free with a front bumper on a Tacoma
9 Proven heavy duty off road toughness (solid) You cant even test a Z71 to the toughness standards that a Tacoma has been put through over the years.
10 Company profile, by consumer reports Toyota does it best.
At least mention these items along with the Colorado high points and you would have a better review as to what buyers are actually doing.
very well said and 100% true, these videos are so biased it makes me laugh, the GM twins will be great mall crawlers lol
***** you are starting to sound like a broken record just like your boyfriend merc, did you read budcargeorge's comment? maybe you should, you might just learn something
Im a die hard Toyota guy and I didn't find it biased at all. Everything they said about the two is pretty much true. Lets be honest here the Tacoma is 10 years old. Give any company Ten years and they're going to make a more refined truck. You can't really judge reliability because the Colorado is so new so they just judged what they could see, hear, and feel. Don't get your panties in a bundle just yet, because I think the new Tacoma is going to be a good one if they can get the fuel mileage right. That was the only real downside to the old one. The fact that you can buy a full size silverado and save fuel. Lets just wait and see.
mark shuler Saving fuel means you get a soggy gas pedal, making the Colorado slower than the Tacoma from light to light. Is that an advantage as well?
budcargeorge Is having a better throttle response and possibly being a little faster light to light all while giving up 5 mpg and lesser ride quality an advantage?
Just take it for what it is, as of 2015 the Colorado is the better truck. Come 2016 however, things can change rather quickly.
Resale on Tacoma is insane! I work at a Toyota dealership and new 4x4 V6 Tacoma runs !32-35k. We sold one with 110k for $21k. ...also watch the top gear episode where they try to destroy an old Tacoma.
the check engine light and oil blowing out of the exhaust of my gmc canyon makes wish i had a tacoma! buddys has 510 000 km on it never seen a check engine light
+sam burnett live and learn
Hmm
I kind of disagree with this comparison. I may be biased but my truck gets 20 mpg on average. It also has higher ground clearance. Yea it may ride a little rough but it's a damn truck. Who needs power seats or built in wifi? And the part about sitting higher in the cab, I'm 6'2" and fit perfectly fine lol
Comparing the brand new Colorado to the old Tacoma is pointless. Wait a few months till the new one comes out. With that said, if I had to choose between the 2 trucks tested, I'd easily go for the Tacoma for reliability, resale value, and the look.
True..but what is also true is that the colorado production was stopped. Designers were able to think what to go with for a few years and probably came really strong. While Toyota they already have a base option which they need to work on. There is no redesigned which we already saw with the 2016. probably minor changes..probably we might see that on the motor too...its just a waiting game..I don't think its going to be like the colorado it whill shut off the grills for MPG and aerodynamics.
instinct022 A brand new Tacoma was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show not long ago. Redesigned. Brand new generation car. Certainly not "minor changes"
NeutralGenericUser I did reasearch and pickuptrucks.com says is not a revolutionary change just minor changes..my personal opinion it's an octagon cut in half for the front...which I don't like..the differences it's the grill looks bigger. While colorado made bigger better and aggressive truck..u might not think the same but that's the obvious.
instinct022 It's definitely subjective, but personally, I like even the old Tacoma (shown in this video) over the sedated look of the Colorado. The new Tacoma looks even more robust and aggressive. I like it. Based on the comments on this video, I'm guessing most people agree with me on that. You have a right to your opinion though.
Exactly, with a new Atkinson cycle engine, tech that has proved reliable in current toyota hybrid vehicles, and with toyotas D4S multiport indirect and direct injection fuel system, tech thats proved successful in the scion frs/subaru brz as well as some high performance lexus vehicles, gm is done for.. especially if it is barely nosing out the current 4.0 1gr-fe ... in combination with all other drivetrain and refinement changes the 3rd gen tacoma should be on top for another 10 plus years... as well as retaining the same general frame and body panels keeping an actual TRUCK-like stance, I really dont think that Colorado is going to have a leg to stand on once the 3rd gen tacoma drops.
Haha I love how he complained about manual adjusting seats and feeling to high up in the tacoma. ITS CALLED A TRUCK FOR A REASON! Why would I want to feel low sitting in a truck? Taco all the way I have a 2010 trd sport and love it
Manual seats are so much better than automatic! These are trucks too btw... not luxury cars.
I've always been a Chevy fan but the Tacoma's 6 speed manual is defiantly a deal breaker
You can't touch Tacoma's durability reliability and quality...we'll talk 10 years from now and see who's still running plus I can't get over the Colorado's mini van front end
+Levi Kettler People who need to haul wood, bags of concrete, or tools that would be awkward for a car to carry. Just because you live in the city doesn't mean you have no need for a truck. Sometimes you have to haul shit or use the truck for work.
Colorado & Canyon have some to prove in specifics to longevity take this into consideration;
1. Canyon & Colorado: only trucks to utilize hydroformed frames
2. exclusive eaton fully "non slip" differential
3. styling & concept of midsize exterior cab & pickup bed from overseas market
4. Trucks have proven flex twist & bend capability because of proven frame strength versus market competitors
Though those are facts sellable its also a fact that Tacoma uses & sells using equitable reputation from Toyota reliability & quality where as Canyon & Colorado are building steadily in sales & reputation
However in buying pref those are facts to make choice versus Tacoma.
Quantity for sales & steady consistent product quality = adjusted quantity output with profit & commitment selling using sellable facts & class premiere products
+Levi Kettler City people also buy trucks to haul furniture, sofas, help friends move etc. You don't have to be in alligator country to own a truck.
The updated tacoma should be a great comparison . I do like the new chevy, but you know the Toyota will last longer, plus it is a better truck off-road. The new chevy is nice , but i would still buy the tacoma any day over it due to its reliability
is this a bias review? every single tacoma review ive seen says amazing things about it.
they go off on lack of power seats and how stiff the tacoma is.
as soon as he said he liked the Colorado because of how low it was, I couldn't take the review seriously anymore... its a truck not a car
Wow, this is pointless.
I think theyre just trying to hype up the next tacoma. "will it be better? find out, on the next episode!"
Joseph Juarez I wasnt disagreeing, I was just saying why I think theyre doing it. Also why comment on something this old
MatchuCT Published on Feb 6, 2015
One vehicle is a very new 2015, the other one goes back to 2004.
Mathew Chan Tin No, even if Toyota kept the 2014 Taco as a 2015 it would still outsell the Colorado.
Ivan Vojt I dont get why youre trying to argue. im not disagreeing for crying out loud. im just saying that they were hyping up the upcoming tacoma so that we'd want to watch the review on their channel. I never said the tacoma would do poorly
Why is everyone so attached to the Tacoma? I have a 07 4x4 v6 4.0 Trd now and can tell you it's nothing special, sub par gas mileage and uncomfortable for long trips, it looks great though and at the time it was far better than any midsize truck to choose from, for now I'm not sure what's the best choice I want whatever is the best vehicle for my buck.
I'm not going to purchase some just because it's a "tacoma" as a consumer I am going to buy whats best, I'm not going to be loyal to one brand. That said if the New Colorado outperforms the tacoma why not get that instead. I won't be a sheep and buy a tacoma just because some say its the greatest thing since sliced bread. Just my two cents haha.
Sawyer Aston agreed
Buy the Chevy! You won’t see anyone stopping you.
I have seen literally one new Chevy Colorado on the road this year. Yep taking the mid size truck class by storm. lol
You know, I used to own a Tacoma (before my husband wrecked it), and it was completely reliable, nothing rattled. We had a Silverado for a while. What a piece of junk in comparison. Yes, it was a comfortable truck, but I was stuck out on the highway twice because it just quit on my. There were rattles, and the transmission made noises. What is worse, it was two years newer than the Toyota, and had 40,000 fewer miles on it.
The new Colorado looks nice, but I think I will be buying another Tacoma.
Smart lady
why don't you talk about which is more durable. I have a 07 Tacoma with 325000 miles on it and still going without any issues. I would like to see any Chevy vehicle get that many miles.
Because most people would never put that many miles on any vehicle, they get new ones, join the club sometime.
Couple Put 1.2 Million Miles On Family Truck In 7 Years. Guess what, its a chevy!!!!
Jack Ostrander 7 years huh, that means they would have had to drive 469.66 miles every single day for 7 years, if you want us to believe your fairy tale at least try and make it credible lol
Actually they drove it 500 miles a day smart guy, look it up, funny people comment without doing any research.
They run a long haul business driving campers across the USA into Canada.
I feel like these guys don't know what they're talking about too much...Half of the short comings of the Tacoma that they mention, I've never personally notice. I drive the 2013 Tacoma.
Im completely with you on that.. im driving a 2012 tacoma DCSB
Chevy looks better in my opinion
It does look good. I watched a couple of videos on it just today. If I was Jay Leno, I'd buy one of all of them! I like that Jeep Rubicon too. Wish I could have afforded to buy one of them along with my Tacoma. They all have things that make them better in this area or that area. Some look great with certain options, like color and wheel combos, and some look silly with other combos. I say pick the one you like and buy it and drive the heck out of it. Oh, and keep up the maintenance on it. They all need maintenance from time to time! Sharp looking motorcycle you got there too.
15 MPG on a Tacoma my ass, i own a 5.7L V8 Tundra, and I get 15 MPG average! WIN WIN WIN to the Colorado in every category, go kiss GM's ass, maybe they'll give you a Colorado. 4x4 system in Tacoma is legendary reliable, if you are looking for a comfortable vehicle, might want to look at a LEXUS or BMW? Hate bias reviewers!
i would take reliability over bran new anyday
so would i, it's a no brainer
guy proulx I know you have no brain, troll.
***** welcome back, i missed my daily entertainment lol
How do you not point out that we don't know what reliability is like in the gmc models. That's s huge thing to consider, knowing how the Tacoma is generally extremely reliable.
+ediot6969 We have a good idea because we know the V6 is used in many other GM cars and has been for quite a while now. So is the base 2.5-liter 4-cylinder as well. These engines are in literally millions of cars at this point, and if they were that unreliable, we'd know by now.
The Colorado will likely be falling apart in 5 years. Not to mention all the likely recalls and warranty issues you'll have to deal with.
Way off on MPG, I have the same Tacoma but 2014, no difference, I paid $37K fully loaded and I can get 20 mpg on the highway 18 in the city and I got 15 when I moved from Ohio to SC with the bed and a 5x10 trailer both fully loaded on the highway thru the mountains. If you got 15 then you did something wrong..
The all new 2016 Toyota Tacoma will likely blow away the Colorado...except GM now offers a turbo diesel in the Colorado but Toyota does not. But Toyota allows you to get a 6 speed manual with the V6 and GM does not... Whoever can provide me a loaded crewcab with turbo diesel and 4x4 and 6-speed manual wins.
I heard that the new Toyota Tacomas you will have an option to turbo it out.
Got a 2011 F150 Ecoboost right now. Great truck but it's just too big for my needs. Looking for a mid-size truck that I need to buy pretty soon. I've already chosen the Tacoma, but what I want to know is should I wait another 6 months for the 2016 or go with a 2015 now? I know about the engine mods and the body changes for the 2016 but would the increase in price (how much?) and the 6 month delay be offset by whatever advantages the 2016 has over the 2015? Thanks!
I hate power seats. They are one of the most pointless and stupidest things ever put in a car.
lmao Chev, when was the last time any of yas seen a Chev in a safari anywhere except downtown , yeah that's what I thought , I got a 2010 Tacoma with 178k and not a problem yet
Id take the Tacoma over the Colorado any day. I owned a 2001 Colorado and it was a piece of shit. I now own a 2014 Tacoma and I'm very happy with it.
+starhit lies, the colorado wasnt even around in 01, if youre going to spew bullshit make it believable ok?
Colorado will spend more time in the shop then the toyota and Tacoma ride like a truck then ur car rado
EXACTLY!
The Colorado is gigantic, if I wanted a big chevy I'll just get the Silverado, Colorado is way to expensive, Colorado probably has more problems than Tacoma
So, I'll get a Tacoma
Biased review...
If you're gonna trade every 3 or 4 years, the Chevy would be fine, but if you plan on keeping a truck 8 or 10 yrs. plus, you'll regret buying an American truck .
you guys are unamerican for liking the tacoma...
Go Chevy Colorado
JaphethII Tacoma is made in America
As well with the tundra they are made in texas
Poop in jo mouth but you buying it does give a foreign company money.
SenorSwagBuns Chevys are made in mexico lol. What would you pick? The American people or the American nobles.
f dsf chevy toyota is now shifting production to mexico as well if a read right.
2:20 The Tacoma noisy? My 2013 SR-5 4x4 6 speed manual is really quiet - the quietest vehicle I've owned. It's a hell of lot quieter than my 96 Tacoma or 91 Toyota pickup. But who cares if it's loud man, it's a freakin' truck!
The Colorado also looks 100x better than that shitty JDM piece of shit truck
guy proulx where did your comment go?
Kevin The Batman Of Barça Fans™ well then youre so obviously biased lmao
Tacoma is a lot better looking, selling, and is a whole lot more reliable
I wonder how much General Motors paid these guys lol
Oh and 15mpg is bullshit, I own a 2015 Tacoma 4x4 access cab, V6, 6 speed manual and I can get anywhere from 24 to 28 mpg. Depending how I drive and I mostly drive 30/70% City/Hyw. (I saw this video before I got my truck and my brother had given me wrong info on his mileage)
they can pay them good money afterall it's our tax dollars paying the bill lol
My 14 double can prerunner gets 22 in mixed driving if I don't run it hard. Wonder where they are getting 15. Not what I am. 20 when I drive it hard, or tow a lot.
@guy proulx dude they been payed that off. and why all the hate for GM you had their stock or you happen to love steering wheels being unable to go high enough for comfort?
Frandaman84 i don't buy domestics anymore, i owned quite a few in my years and they aren't as reliable as a toyota, far from it, their resale value drops faster than the speed of light, if i bought another domestic down the road i'd get a 3-4 year old, they are a dime a dozen
Flooded Carb
the 6 speed only comes in v6 there's no v6 in the world, especially in a truck truck, that gets 30-35 mpg
This video seemed really bias towards the Colorado. I'm sure there are some stuff wrong with the Colorado but they just kept talking about the Tacoma.
You will see these Colorado truck in the junk yard within 3years from today. American trucks and cars are junk. My 1995 Toyota Tacoma with 300k still ruining fine.
+Will Exantus But you don't have to wait until 3 years for Toyota to be in the junk yard.
And in 10 years, the Tacoma will still cost an arm and a leg while the Colorado is sitting in the mechanic shop getting work on.
You know what I hated my fucking Tacoma so much it's too fucking reliable, ugly, drives like shit, and just starts every time I turn the key. I just don't know why this is my third Tacoma. It's just so fucking reliable and I just hated it so so much. I'm gonna go and buy me a Colorado....
lol
***** read iceman5815's comment and repeat lol, looks like in every colorado video people are all saying the tacoma is a much better truck, go figure lol