First Tow: The New Toyota Tacoma’s MPG Surprised Me Both Towing & Empty on a 1000-Mile Road Trip!
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- Опубликовано: 6 фев 2025
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How is your chevy colorado. Is it reliable?
I don't care what you think about a Toyota Tacoma, The TFL channel(s), towing, payload, other specifications, or even this test. This entire video is worthwhile because of Beaver Nuggets. If you've never been to a Buc-ee's, you're missing out. If you have been to a Buc-ee's, you already know.
I lived in Houston for only 2 years, but I miss buc-ee’s and Freebirds burritos so much
@steampunkwhale2280 lived in texas my whole life. Had freebirds for the first time last month. Yeah it's amazing
But-ees is THE best pitstop. It’s a zoo in there but don’t pass up the beef jerky.
You guys are fastest to You tube with production Tacoma, you took the time and went out of your way and drove the extra miles to bring everyone this video. 👏
Thanks, you say it first on TFL😉
TFL is the best!
TFL is on top of it but it's too bad they didn't get a discount for that color :)
@@wallylama31 I like blue
23.5 mpg at 78 mph is good imo. My old 4L V6 taco, even when new would be around 18mpg at that speed.
Yeah towing a travel trailer at 60mph in my ‘15 was ~9mpg. This thing has appears to have more useable power, better gearing than the old 4.0.
Crushes my 2023 Colorado TB with 33inch KO2s. Once I cross above 65mph it gets thirsty.
My friend’s 6.7 4x4 f250 got that. A small truck should have gotten way better
The mpg will drop drastically when all they offer is road equipment is added on
I have a Silverado with the 2.7 turbo 4, on South Dakota interstates doing 80 I get 16-17, doing 65 on highways I get around 20-22. It’s pretty good, but with the extra weight of the Silverado I feel like it’s on par. Not sure why the Colorado doesn’t get better. Doesn’t make sense.
I can squeeze 26 mpg out of my 4x4 23 Frontier on the highway, but none the less a big improvement for Tacoma mpg. Excited to see how the hybrid preforms.
Same here 25.5 routinely in my Frontier at 75 MPH. Not bad for a 310 HP v6.
@@phw2274 I appreciate the real world data on the Frontier as I plan on buying one. Even though most manufacturers are going to turbos I prefer the NA V6. Plus the fact that a comparably equipped Frontier is about $10K less than a Tacoma given the huge price increase by Toyota.
Frontier is a better truck!
I have a ‘24 Frontier SV Crew Cab LWB 4x4 and it puts out 23mpg at 75 mph on the interstate.
@@IrishDevil78 Are you satisfied with the truck? What do you like the most about the truck and what do you like the least? I plan on buying the same trim level that you have and it’s always nice to hear from real world owners. Thank you.
This makes me feel good about my Tacoma I’m picking up tomorrow, same trim. Soo many people complained of poor mpg estimates, honestly this is fine at what you guys achieved
My 2023 gets 16.5 mpg when I drive very conservatively so yeah, huge improvement.
Not sure what are you doing. I get 19-20 in city/highway driving on my 23 trd off road
the problem with turbo charged engines is the heat soak. when cars sit in traffic or in the drive thru lane, they generate a lot of engine bay heat. that heat builds up. it then will "soak the engine" in heat. high intake temps for turbo charged engines is NOT good. it can cause decreased performance. and decreased overall lifespan of the engine. the goal with a turbo charged engine is keeping it cool. NEVER idle like its a N/A engine. Turn the engine off, even if its for 1 minute.
@@drywater3559 that's why the trd off road trim gets an extra new 3 in direct hose to the radiator for extra cooling vs lower trims or previous gens, also I live in a rural area with little to no traffic idle times.
Flat land driving, I'm in the mountains of va, wont get that milage here,,
MPGs are steady dropping while you're fiddling around with the displays and resetting the trip! 😜
The new Tacoma content is great and rumor has it that the next gen Tacoma will be released in 2040.
That early? I doubt it
They’re designing it now. They’ll have one “ready” by 2035, but won’t release it til 2042. 4 years after their competitors release new and improved midsize trucks.
Toyota doesn't even care, they're like if it says Tacoma on it, people overpay for one
@@RW-zh7klexactly. Look at the 4runner. People will continue to slurp the Toyota Kool-aid
@@NWI_Steelas they should
You got this Andre! Love that "whatever dude, I can't process words, all I can do is DRIVE" mentality... it's exactly what you need for that overnight push. Nice work brother!💪
Thanks for the MPG tests TFL!
My mother in law in Thailand has a 2020 Toyota Hilux. Its a crew cab, 4x4 2.8 Turbo Diesel 6 spd manual. Very similar trim to this TRD off-road and without babying it at all i get 26mpg around town and 33 on the highway. Its a damn shame toyota will not bring that motor to the US.
That's the truck I want.
That engine produces 204hp and 500nm at the regular trim, in the Hilux gazoo racing up to 224hp and 550nm. It's a beast, i'm from Argentina and I want a Tacoma too
Toyota designed the Hilux to last 30+ years in undeveloped areas/roads, usually overloaded. They are beasts for sure.
This is the truck I would buy. IF THEY WOULD JUST SELL THE DANG THING IN THE USA.....
@@mesomemore97 If allowed to sell in the USA.
I love the Taco but dissapointed in the towing MPG and range. I guess its the bi-product of turbo charging a small displacement engine. My Gen 1 Raptor gets around 9-10mpg towing a 2500lb trailer (flat land FL), but with a 36 gallon gas tank, range is not a problem. You guys are probably the best on RUclips for car reviews. Unbiased and informative. Thank you for that!
Towing a 2,500 lb trailer?? Only 9-10 mpg is no good. I've towed more with my little 4cyl Escape and got double that in mpgs with premium.
@@302Mustang13you do not double your range with premium lmmfao
Also his v8 raptor gets about 11-12 mpg unladed
@@mattbrew11 I never said premium doubles my mileage. I stated I get about double the mpgs pulling a heavier trailer with my little 4cyl. I use premium when towing and it really doesn't affect my mpgs unloaded but I run it to protect the engine.
That trailer was shaped like a brick with all those offroad extras hanging on the top and sides, also it was running off road tires which compound the mpg losses. Would probably get over 15mpg with something more aerodynamic running all seasons.
Towing and speed kill the mpg on smaller vehicles, like the Tacoma. Want better mpg when towing - a diesel is in your future.
Love TFL truck! The only RUclips vides that test trucks the correct way! The way we use them!
Right on!
lol most “truck” people never tow or haul anything
Thats right, getting groceries and looking cool doing it.
I towed a 5x8 u Haul trailer with my 20 Explorer across CT, NY and PA to Ohio (about 600 miles) and averaged 17 MPG @65 MPH. Both row of seats were folded down and interior full, plus had a rooftop cargo box. First 400 miles basically climbing. The Explorer was a lot more broken in, though.
Can't wait for the Ford Ranger version of this!
I got a 10 year old Taco 2.7 and it has been a very reliable and capable truck. If you drive over 70mph in this it will gulp gas like no tomorrow!! Thanks for the review. Now if I win the lottery the 2024 Taco will be on my wish list!
Not for me, I bought a different truck instead. More expensive but far more reliable and funner to drive.
You mean 2.7
If i were to ever buy a new truck to replace my current truck, which happens to be a 2011 Tacoma it would definitely be this. A new TRD off road i love the 24 mpg number and for me personally and i think the majority of Tacoma buyers the towing mpg numbers dont matter that much. Most people in the market for this size truck aren't towing regularly what matters is the fact the truck can tow a trailer of this size if you wanted to. Folks towing regularly i think obviously would be looking at Tundra's or even larger. Great video guys keep the Tacoma content coming, cant wait to see it off road where this truck will hopefully shine.
I didn't forget that gas vehicles lose half it's range just as electric but as Andrea pointed out it only took two minutes to fill back up, plus there's gas stations everywhere & you don't have to unhook the trailer as you probably would if it was electric.
Great video, thanks for the ride along.
Diesel where it’s at 4 towing fs
@@zacharyewing8858it is, but with a midsize truck you probably aren't towing something on the regular.
Who is Andrea???
EV loses 2/3 range
That’s the fundamental problem that has to be solved to make EVs attractive for towing. The availability of charging stations will increase over time, but the speed of charging will take a change in battery technology.
“Let’s get beaver nuggets!” That cracked me up!
If you visit East Texas and don't get beaver nuggets, you screwed up.
@@rightwingsafetysquad9872there’s buccees everywhere in texas
They are sooo good !
bruh, i just tried those for the first time last week in FL. All i have to say is good thing they arent in Maine. Id gain so much weight. lol
@@ethenjordan2010 you can order them online
I've bought my last 2 trucks because of TFL and their reviews. Keep it up. Also, is it just me or does this truck look more like the Colorado than the previous Tacoma??
Newest Gen Tacoma videos from TFL! Looking forward to all the videos and content! 🤠😎
The advantage of a small displacement turbocharged factory motor is it will have great low end torque which helps for fuel economy.
The downfall of a small displacement turbocharged engine when towing is that in order to maintain freeway speeds, the motor is almost always in positive boost pressure from the turbocharger. A naturally aspirated engine will typically run around 14.7:1 air/fuel ratio when cruising. A small displacement turbocharged engine will be programmed to run around 12.5:1 when under low boost. So, it will always be less efficient while towing.
Plus, that route on 287 from D/FW up to Raton, New Mexico and then up to Denver is gaining in elevation the entire way, which is also going to hurt fuel economy.
Yes! I live in Albuquerque and drive to Denver often. Elevation changes from 5,000 feet to 7,500 feet multiple times. From west Texas you go from 3,000 feet to 7,500 feet in a short distance.
What octane fuel does it take to? Premium required?
And its a lot of long and flat. I live in nm and its windy real bad during those periods between spring and fall when the cold and warm fronts start moving around. Semis blow over. Pushes your vehicle around on tbe road esspecially motorcycles vans... trailers etc. Plus you want a reliable vehicle because it sucks to break down an hour out from albuquerque and there isnt anything anywhere you wait for a tow it will cost. You want to make it the whole way 😂 youd be suprised how fast things can go downhill even if its mostly flat the whole way
That big of iced tea I have to stop in 30 minutes 😂
Texas-sized iced tea!
No problem if your towing a trailer
Had a 2005 hemi 1500 crew that would get 21 hwy and 15-17mpg hwy pulling a flats boat. Had leather and much bigger comfortable cab. Great premium stereo, put a 100k on her and only replaced tires and brakes. Paid 25K otd the good ole days
I put the Trail Terrains on about a month after they came out. They have been a great tire and mileage impact was less than 1mpg at highway speeds over the car style tires they replaced. Wet and snow traction have been really good. Highway performance has been great also. Definitely getting them again.
You had "help from Toyota" to pay "sticker and not a penny over"? How magnanimous and generous of Toyota.
I had a 2010 Tacoma for about 10 years and I didn't have one single issue with it. They're great trucks for sure. They've toned down the styling a little bit so they really look pretty good again. If Toyota made something like the Ramcharger in a Tundra I'd buy one in a heartbeat. I like that they have a hybrid but I think RAM has it figured out with the Ramcharger. Very excited to see you fellas test one of those when they come out.
I have a 24 trd pro tundra and no way would i take the ram. Test drove one and it's ok but the Tundra is a home-run!!
Im just going to get into classic motorized carriage building. You might see me out here mig welding some stuff i chop sawed
I love that 2010 ish screen with 1 inch of edge around it. I think your colorado trail boss beats tacoma in towing,power, looks, price, and interior.
My 2021 V8 Tundra towing my 15’ travel trailer will get 10-12mpg…. The new Tacoma was not designed for towing, period but it’s still a nice truck.
I'd still get over 20 mpg out of my 05 Dodge Ram diesel with that little trailer.🤣
For what it is but i mean in 200 years theyre going to look at us with our model 3s corollas f150s tacomas as like a bunch of heathen 😂
What a great way to break in a new vehicle. Note to self: Never buy a used vehicle from TFL, even a Toyota. 👍
Great veedeo!
Turning the dash lights down, old eyes tricks… lol
Glad to see you two doing a video the young-ins are great too but us old folks like the og hosts too. Always love and appreciate your content, more corvette videos please!!! I’m considering a c5/c6 for my 40th b day coming up.
Sport guy, I have two C-5’s a conv and a Z. GREAT Cars. As for age I’m 75 and refuse to act my age.
I just don’t like little trucks and yes I did buy one and could not wait to get rid of it .
Just traded my 18 TRD sport for a 19 Chevy 1500 trail boss with the 5.3l v8. Better highway fuel economy, bigger truck, 4wd, and the biggest thing is it doesn’t feel like it has to dig deep and scream at high RPM to give you an extra 3 mph. Also have towed with it already, 15mpg and felt effortless
We loved our 2020 Silverado 1500 Trail Boss. Congrats on a new truck.
That seems like such a good choice and i am a ford guy.
Time will tell.
And also let us know how many issues you get with ur new truck😂
Hopefully you won’t be a victim of tailgate, ( tailgate latches failed effecting 300,000 GM trucks )
Destruct-o-matic the 8 and 10 speed transmissions have a very high fail rate to the point where my dealer kept 3 or 4 in stock
Destruct-o-cam. The 5.3s have an issue where the camshaft fails and fails significantly. ( Repair process involves disassembly of the entire front end of the truck ) most cams fail before 7,000 miles
Crack-o-roof. GM was using cheaper sheet metal for the roof and a large number of Silverados suffered a significant crack in the metal. The repair was to drill holes in front of and behind the crack. Fill the mess with sealer and bondo over it and repaint it.
Those are the recalls I know of and given I left my dealership in July of 23 there could be more
Thank you for being so quick to get this info out to us viewers.
So glad to hear you made it home safe. Also glad to hear that the new Tacoma’s seats and engine are better. The small gas tank in our 2019 Tacoma becomes a source of frustration whenever I’m towing our gear and motorcycles for trips or events. Especially when we’re headed out for 6-12 hour drive it feels like we have to stop for gas every 75 miles because we’re worried we might not make it to the next gas station 50 miles away. Can’t wait to see more!
Made in Mexico, 24 hwy, 4 cyl and $50k for low end model! Frontier V6 gets 24.7 hwy, many more options on pro 4 x and cost $43k. Also made in America.
45k for taco
Interesting review. I wanted a new Colorado or Taco but my lease was up and nothing was available. I leased a new 23 Silverado 4x4 LT with the 2.7 turbo 4.
So far I am very pleased with the Lil 4 banger. My 1st trip from East TN to Houston and return, including city driving, was 26 mpg. I was very impressed.
My overall mileage for 6500 miles is 22.7
Man this brings back memories. I used to go to that bucc ees all the time when I lived down there.
Man it’s a real head scratcher as to why they shrunk the fuel tank size. The range is brutal even with a more efficient engine vs last Gen.
Thank you for showing real world performance. Currently evaluating whether I purchase this vehicle.
I recommend first 1000 mile oil change then every 5000 miles do an oil change ❤❤❤❤❤❤love the videos
3,000 better
What are you driving? A 1989 Ford Ranger? Yes dont' trust the Toyota engineers. Trust a random post on you tube. He "knows" it needs an oil change at 3000 miles cause daddy did it 45 years ago. @@andersonrodriguez8258
Here’s a Pro Tip for anyone who lives where it rains a lot. Spray all of your washer fluid out and replace it with fluid that has RainX in it. I literally never have to use my wipers when it rains when I’m going above 40 MPH. The water just clears itself so quick you won’t even need wipers until you are at low speeds👌
I agree with Roman with the tiny radio knob. I drove a tundra and had the same complaint. It looks so chinsy and cheap feeling.
That radio knob looks like what came on my 2023 Tacoma OR and they kinda sucked. I replaced it with some knobs from AJT Design. Much better.
The Rav4 knobs fit on my 21 tacoma. Much better and still illuminated
I have a 2006 SR5, 4 x 2, long bed, extended cab. I make a rocky mountain ski trip every year from northern NY,. Once I get my first gas tank fill, I usually get 28-31 mpg hwy.
Great video! Thanks for making it and all of your content! I love the “stunt grapes”!😂
I just got 20.9 in my 2019 Tacoma TRD Pro today from CA to AZ not to shabby!
I’m looking forward to the new 2024 TRD Pro I can’t wait to see that review with these guys!
That’s a sweet looking frontier! Nissan sure is doing well with these designs
Said no one ever
Reduced the fuel tank capacity by four gallons. Maybe space restrictions under the new frame?
What’s worse as you weigh the Tacoma down with front bumper and winch, roof rack and cases, rock sliders DOM, camper top or rack and tent system, even a rear swing out bumper that holds large tire. Now you are back at much lower miles and wishing for a larger tank. Small gas tank was not a smart idea.
Roman and Andre are a good duo to watch, I enjoy them.
Toyota always seems to force its customers to buy factory installed accessories that don’t necessarily add value to the new owner. The dealers do this also, so you end up having several thousand dollars of inflated costs.
I've always loved Toyota tacoma, and I had a brand new 03 but lost it when my grandmother passed, she helped me to get it and it was in her name, but I've been wanting another one, but I really love the looks of the 19-24 silverados I might end up with one of those, but for now we just bought a house 3 years ago so I don't wanna go overboard yet 😂
Those trailers are gonna sell like hotcakes… says no one. 😂
What a ripoff!
😂😂😂
not for that kind of money
I think they are waaaaaay overpriced but I am willing to offroad camp under a tonneau cover so I am probably not the average demographic for them.
55k that’s a big heeeeell no!
Great video. It may be me, the angle or the way they are sitting but they look really close to the steering wheel with left knee straight up almost. Just curious of seating comfort and extension.
Really liking this new Taco's look. If it weren't for the cost and limited availability with my preferred color, would of bought one.
Love the look of the new tacoma but i have a 22 Frontier Pro4x and I get between 23-25 on the highway. I just dont know if the price tag for the new Tacoma is worth it.
That small fuel tank would drive me nuts. Yes - it gets better mileage then my 2019 tacoma but even that has 21 gallons. New Colorado has 22 gallons. Why only 17 gallons?
Factory did the math, 24mpg x 17 gallons is over 400 miles, factory said its time to stop at Buc-ee’s .
I thought reading the specifications it was a 18 gallon tank?
The smaller tank is to reduce the gross weight to meet government standards. Even a couple of extra gallons of fuel, would make the truck meet different safety standards.
@@adventure9606but a larher gas tank doesnt cost that much and you dont have to fill it up all the way. Our last f150 and our a3 read over 500 miles range
I had a 89 F-150 with the 5 liter and manual transmission. With the bed full of tools, and pulling a trailer, it averaged 18 mpg going from Great Falls to Tampa. It always got 18 mpg loaded or empty.
Are you going to do a comparison with a Frontier?
FYI - I have a 2021 Off-Road. The road/wind noise was horrible at highway speeds and the gas mileage was in the 16s. I added the chin spoiler (off ebay for $170) and picked up about 1.5 mpgs on the highway, but more importantly, the road/wind noise was much improved.
My 2023 p4x Nissan frontier is still king of gas mileage at 25.1 miles per gallon on a 500 mile road trip.
I have similar numbers on roadtrips with our Ridgeline, that thing is also really economical.
That's because Nissan is the best truck ever! Lol
@@JuckiCZ the honda ridgeline is much lower to the ground and more aerodynamic than this tacoma trd offroad truck
@@carholic-sz3qv still no Nissan, just sayin
@@thewireman134 Thank god....
Fuel economy unloaded is pretty impressive. Glad the ride and seating position are comfortable.
Shouldnt have shrunk the fuel tank. 21 gallon tank like the old model with the improved mpg would have been a nice fuel range improvement.
At least 25 gal.
23.5 MPG is what I get with my 2020 Tacoma. I did notice that when I remove the trifold cover, the MPG does drop. I think TFL should get a bed cover and try the MPG test again. I guarantee improvements because of aerodynamics. 🤙🏼🤙🏼
Funny guys!!!! Love the content as always!!!!
Glad you enjoyed!
I tow a 2018 Keystone Springdale with my 21 access cab trd off road. It's double the weight and dimensions of the trailer in this video and I still get 11 to 12 mpg with my 3rd gen
Adaptive cruise control is one of the few tech options I would pay good money for. I've been to Florida, Texas and back from Michigan several times and ACC makes driving So So much more stress free and easier. You can set your distance spacing from vehicles in front and the system will speed match up/down for whatever is in front and emergency deceleration is pretty strong in case you're not paying attention. Pay attention! My 8700 lb 2020 Ford Transit 350 HD dually camper van has the optional 31 gallon fuel tank with a range of just about 400 miles. It's sad that truck gets a smaller tank. That's a real FAIL in my estimation...
My 2016 F-150 has the extended range 36 gallon tank and it’s one of my favorite things about the truck.
I mean, most people buying trucks now won't actually use it for truck stuff, so when you aren't towing the improved fuel economy with the smaller tank gives you solid range. Many people who live in cities are going to be using this for their daily commute to work or to the store. This being an off road variant, it wouldn't be out of the question to have fuel cans on it for when you're wheeling or camping.
I only hope you change the oil right away, that is pretty hard on a brand new vehicle. They do not recommend towing or going on highway at constant speed. 😢
@@raymikes1234 That truck will be sold by the end of the year...
I feel sorry for the next buyer or the one after that long term
Just saw one at my local dealer. Way smaller than I thought. Rear seat is useless for anyone older than 13 yrs old. I rather get a Tundra and pay higher fuel prices than be cramped.
You guys made Amarillo by morning
Up from Santa Fe
@@golferpro1241 true king George fans know it’s Amarillo by mornin’ up from San Antone
TFL guys thanks for the video showing off the new Taco. I love the boxy outside and boxy inside lines. I'm a GM guy and my next truck will be a Colorado Trail Boss but DANG that new Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road looks good, but specced the way I want it would be about $48,640 before the mark ups most Toyota Tacomas get, then my 10% sales tax so over $55K compared to a Colorado Trail Boss specced the way I want it for $42K, so after tax would be $47K and I am much more likely to get the dealer to go below MSRP on the Colorado than the Taco. But man that Taco does make me consider it. The Taco you pay more but you do get more in the off road suspension, and sway bar if optioned, I wouldn't pay for it, and the best part a manual transmission, but I don't want to pay over $45K for a truck so the TB is more in my price range.
Wish the range was better. My current Taco not good, hoped for improvement.
Took my brand new 2001 TRD Tacoma wheeling for a few days when I had 500 miles on it.
Still daily driving my 1987 4runner TURBO sr5, about 500mi a week, just hit 161k, some days I see 22mpg
1988 4runner with a 5vz is my daily
@@zachzoltowski1414
Wow!! But you have port injection right? Not direct injection, not the DS4?
@@mikesawyer1336 yeah it’s port injection
@@zachzoltowski1414 nice! I'm still running the factory 22ret
1st Gen gang 👍 I got a 87 4runner too 22re
Such simple & wonderful editing, all to the point! Perfect review! Thank you guys!
I had a 2019 TRD offroad with a manual. Best MPG I ever saw was 20. usually it was 16-17. I regret selling that truck every time I think about it.
Ouch! I had the same but small lift, E rated BFG’s l, and a smartcap on the back and normally got 23 sometimes 25.
That gen Tacoma was the worst truck I’ve ever been in in my whole life. Weak minivan v6, terrible shifting minivan transmission, hideous exterior and interior, and my knees up in my chest when driving. I hated my rental. I don’t get why people like them.
I was told Tacoma’s with manual get worse fuel mileage than automatics because factory thinks you will tow a lot and put in a lower rear gear ratio. Dont know what years it applies to.
You guys commented a lot on the small tires, and I think we probably all agree. It's likely one of the first upgrades most of us would make. It would be great to see a little fitment test to see just how big we can go with no (or minimal) modifications.
29:22 18.2 gal, which is just way too small for anyone that tows. I had a Nissan Titan and we'd have to stop every 150 miles for gas, it was awful and our trips took FOREVER. If I can't get at least 250 miles per tank while towing then that's a deal breaker. I was actually considering a new Taco for my next truck, but that range just killed any possibility of me buying one.
Wow! That trailer blows my mind! I want one!
Sasquatch Expedition Campers! We love it
Glad you guys say it’s comfortable. But seeing your knees up by the window sills doesn’t inspire confidence as another 6 footer myself.
Yea I’ll looking at the two of them in there and saying to myself, I’m never gonna fit. Though I’ve never been comfortable in any taco so I didn’t have an hopes. I’ve written off any and all midsize anything
Not Toyotas problem
@@allentoyokawa9068 k?
You should give it a try. Sit in it.
Looks like my regular cab 2020 f150 has more leg room I wonder if they had he seats all the way back
Thanks guys ! Great video and great looking truck,love the tacomas but still to pricy for my budget !
Guys you didnt mention how fast you were traveling with and without the trailer ? That would make a difference in your gas mileage ? And also if you had a Tonneau cover on the back lots of wind going into that bed going down the road? But $ 50,000 ??? No way , To much for me !!! But it was a very good review , Thank You TFL !
24.2mpg seems pretty damn good for roman cooking it at 75-80mph for most of the clips we saw. definitely a big improvement from the outgoing v6.
...And 24.2 mpg without a tonneau cover at those speeds.
@pats6829 that too, tonneau cover should help pick up at least another half or full mpg worth of efficiency
I'm impressed, with those gas prices 😮
My ‘21 Tacoma 4x4 gets the same. I cruise control about 78 and get 23-25 mpg. No lift, stock tires
Is Andre sitting so scrunched towards the steering wheel by choice, or is that as far as the seat goes back? Legs look folded and elbows awful folded.
Dang I barely missed you guys! We were having a Storm Chaser conference at the hotel next door to Bucees, we had the big armored tornado intercept trucks and everything!
I can’t be the only one that wants the air dam 😂. Roman would have been spot on with mpg prediction with it on. I would just take it off for off-roading and leave it on the other 99% of the time.
Man that thing looks goofy lol
@@rackemmm1947 it definitely does, but if there is a performance advantage for certain uses, I'm all for it as long as it's easily removable when you dont want or need it.
I’m with ya. Don’t think they look bad either.I have had Tacomas since 2012 Sports and off road and never took them off.
@Raybruce the air-dam didn't start on the Tacoma until 2016 and also never came on the Off Road.
@@Shakerhood69 My bad my 2012 did not have one my 2018 did and my new 2023 off road did not. Regardless I like them.
You’re doing that old song Amarillo By Morning. Believe me I travel through that state every time going going to y’all beautiful Colorado be back in July and October.
Does the new motor have port injection to keep valves clean?
Yes, it has both port and direct injection. D4S.
My Tundra TRD Offroad has that stupid volume knob as well. I do like that digital Gauge much better than the one on my wifes limited Tundra.
Check your oil level after such a long drive
Can’t wait to eventually get one of these. Think I’ll wait another year or two as most new gen trucks will have issues. Awesome video!
I feel like y’all’s knees are so high in the driver seat. Doesn’t look comfortable. Does the seat not adjust back or up? Not 6-position seating?
The more I see the new Tacoma, the more I like it!
Left lane driving at the speed limit is dangerous in Texas. It's for passing only.
As a new mexican i say new mexico texas and arizona should install our own clearly suprior version of the autobahn. We shoot it from the edge of cali across arizona across new mexico across texas then we shoot it up north to denver midaswell. Did you see that guy i think they arrested him hengot from colorady springs to denver is a crazy time because he went like 150 whole way on a sport bike. Thats what im about. Let me cut that trip to an hour and a half each way.
I could also be reccomending a terrible mistake.
@TheAnnoyingBoss We have that already. It's called I10.
First, welcome to Texas y'all 😊. Great review on the new Tacoma. I enjoyed every minute of this ride from Texas to Colorado. By the way, I drove from Austin Texas (my home town) to Denver Colorado none stop ( besides food, gas, and restroom) on my 2015 Tacoma and I loved it 😊. Great video y'all. Go blueberry 💙
Hopefully TFL eventually gets to test MPG for the new truck with the 6MT - and see if it's any better than the 3rd gen pigs. That 4.30 rear end is awful for highway driving.
That is really a good looking truck 🛻, 👍
Thanks 👍
How can a metal box with a bed inside cost more than the truck? Does it have an engine and transmission also?
Will you guys be doing a brake in oil change? I would.
they dont care about break in because they are just going to sell the truck in 6 months.
Break in basically does not happen these days on engines
What is a break in oil change? Does someone break in your car and changes the oil? 😃
@@is6566 hes thinking back to the old days when engines had looser tolerances and would shed lots of metals the first 5-15k miles
@@mattbrew11bullshit! It's fact that new engines still break in. It's not unreasonable to change the oil around a 1,000 miles. Do an oil analysis at 500 and 1,000.
You should run a loop using premium, see if it makes any difference in mpg and torque delivery.
Not sad with a V6 manual. Under 37K with a shell in comparison to 50K is also preferred. 13K increase in 7 years....