ZR2 comes with nearly everything in it. The convenience package is minimal fluff. Test drove Colorado ZR2 the other day, MSRP $48,950. TRD Offroad comes up quite short in my opinion.
@@jaredmeche6325 Toyota's "autopilot" is actually pretty good! Comparable to tesla autopilot (not FSD) I would say. The ZR2 only has adaptive cruise , and lane departure warning as far as "autopilot" features.. Big miss from chevy IMO.
The only thing I like about the tacoma better than the ZR2 is the camera review mirror. Crazy since it was GM that originally brought that feature to market. ZR2 all day long.
Thanks Ben for the videos! I never thought I’d ever say I’d take a Chevy Colorado over a Toyota Tacoma but that day is here and for me it’s ZR2 all day!
@@OGtruthserum the 4Runner would be the most dependable vehicle out of the bunch. But many people are looking to have a bed. Too bad there isn’t any more 🇺🇸 made Tacoma’s. It’s a really bad move by Toyota.
@@nezabytes Tundras engine are breaking due to “metal shavings” during manufacturing. Most believe it’s actually the crankshaft causing metal shavings. Dealers won’t take trade ins due to this issue. Tacomas transmissions are overheating. TFL broke their front diff on a mild off-road. TRDJon (Toyota simp), has check engine lights galore. Quality issues in terms of fitment. Possibly the transition to Mexico? Not sure. Having all of these issues and then charging a premium price is why people will buy the ZR2.
Bought a ZR2/white - $54,158.19. OTD taking delivery this coming Sat 06/01/2024. It has everything I want and it looks awesome! Toyota has been a benchmark for a long time but I couldn't justify the price. the competition is fierce now, they aren't ( Toyota ) alone anymore. . Good time to be in the market for a midsize truck lots of good options. Thanks 4 all the great videos CHEERS 🍺🍺
We recently renewed our work fleet with Chevy Colorado 4x4 pickups. They have won me over as they're comfortable, capable, and surprisingly, very reliable.
@@edgardoreyes2425so far it’s proven more reliable, this engine has been out since 2019 and has proven pretty faultless I’ve owned two and have put about 100k behind it, it’s great and nobody gives it credit
@@edgardoreyes2425 You mean the Tacoma engine that has been destroying itself in the Tundras for a few years now, resulting in multiple recalls? The i-Force engine suuuuucks.
Just got a 24 ZR2. Silver. It’s unbelievably gorgeous. Last truck I bought was 21 years ago, GMC Sierra. This new truck is crazy!! Expensive, yes. But so was that Sierra back then. Inflations a bitch.
I currently have a gen 2 Tacoma that I have been driving for 10 years and put 220k miles on it. I love it, but I think Toyota lost me on this one. I’m going to get the ZR2.
I was going to get a Colorado, but I saw way too many posts on forums of electrical problems bricking them for weeks leaving owners without a truck. I’m 2k miles into my ‘24 Tacoma, 600 of it being towing miles, and everything is really solid!
That electrical issue might be the dead battery when the infotainment did a update and apparently the update got stuck killing the batteries? It's been resolved since
Glitches is an understatement. I've been dealing with no cameras in my ZR2 not working since I got it. They got a GM engineer coming out to check it out now since the dealer is stumped since they even replaced the video camera module. I waited 2 months for that part to come in. It's ridiculous how long it takes to get anything fixed on these vehicles.
@@bradturner3361 i can live without a camera but I bought it new so I expect the damn cameras to work. This ain't some 2 thousand dollar beater that I can accept not having a working backup camera.
@@kabloosh699 I get it but if it’s not the drive train or many many issues at once it’s still considered a quality vehicle. With all this incessant electronics added today, there will be problems across the board. I’d prefer no cameras
@@bradturner3361 yeah except it's supposed to come with the surround camera feature. That is a 950 dollar option I don't have working on a vehicle I bought new. I'm hoping they finally figure it out tomorrow. Having cameras helps a lot in parking the truck in my garage. Without it, it can be a little tedious. When you pay over 50 grand for something you expect it to work.
That woman was clearly reliving her Pokemon Go days. As for the trucks, I'd take the ZR2. The Colorado is already a good truck, the ZR2 trim is a pretty good option, and its pricing is fairly reasonable for what it offers, making it rather competitive to the Tacoma.
TFL done an off-road test with these two trucks, I think the Chevy was a regular Chevy not the zr2, The taco broke, Front diff POPPED, Chevy had to help it out.
@paulm1690 TFL- Here's What Broke On Our New Toyota Tacoma When We Took It Off-Road. About 5 months ago. Don't sit and seethe, lad. Look it up. Its common knowledge.
My two complaints about the Toyota are that the screen looks like a laptop computer on the dash and the inflated price. I ended up buying a new ZR2 and love it.
As a owner of all toyota vehicles currently, and a toyota fan, its the ZR2 all the way. Maybe i may change my answer a few years down the line once we get a better idea of reliability for both.
And enraging since Toyota moved production to a country where they pay them $2.50/hour and more parts are imported from China/Thailand than ever. Pure greed.
As someone who is currently shopping for my first off road focused midsize truck, the Z72 seems like the best bet. Though the price is making me look towards 3rd gen tacos
I bought a 24 ZR2 after finding out the Taco is built and assembled completely in Mexico. Every truck has issues nowadays, reliability isnt even remotely guaranteed for every brand anymore. At least my ZR2 is built in the USA... Time will tell on its reliability
Usually the he Tacoma holds its value better when than Chevy. What people usually never tell you is insurance is also a lot more higher for that reason. I own a 24 zr2 my insurance is 130 My brother has a Tacoma TRD 340 insurance I have a Chevy Camaro zl1 $130 insurance Girlfriend has a Toyota Camry $ 200 insurance. I may be wrong, but insurance will charge more money if they know they got to pay out more money.
The only reason Tacoma wins this for me is because of the manual option. Not better performance or more practical or anything, just more fun if you a fan of manual.
@@christopherthompson9642Both (Toyota vs Nissan) suck off road because neither has front locking diff. Now the Toyota is higher and its extra ground clearance helps it slightly. I am planning to buy a truck in a few weeks and my choices right now are the Colorado ZR2 or a Gladiator Rubicon. I eliminated the Ranger from my list because only the Raptor has front locking diff and the Raptor is a high speed truck not a rock crawler or difficult trail truck. If the Nissan had a locking front diff I will not even consider another brand...
I purchased a 2024 Tacoma TRD Off-Road and I'm loving it so far. I figure you buy what you want and I'll do the same. If you want to purchase something different from me, that's fantastic. I can live with any consequences that come with my truck buying decision as I'm sure you can as well. Enjoy what you purchase and I'll do the same. See you on the road.
The V6-powered, naturally aspirated Nissan Frontier is the obvious winner. Built in Canton, Mississippi (not Mexico). Cheaper, better value. Better (predictably more reliable) power train. Higher towing capacity. Better fit and finish.
@@pkdude5334 lmao. My 21 zr2 has cruise control. Do you ever wonder why the frontier is never compared to the zr2 in these vids? It’s not in the same league.
@@cuzz2895I'm not talking about your old one, I'm talking about the new ones. There's no cruise control. I don't care how great a truck is off road if it's not comfortable on-road, where most people spend the majority of their time driving.
Lmao I just traded in my 2022 Frontier for a ZR2 Bison and I’ll never look back. And I’ve owned nothing but Nissan products for years. The ZR2 base model and the Pro 4x aren’t even in the same league.
I know you try to stay non-biased on your reviews. But it would be nice if you gave your opinion at the end, like which one you would pick regardless of the money just based on your personal preferences.
"You" are the ones that have driven up Toyota prices by continuously claiming they are so good. Truthfully they are not any better in most regards. You can take care of any car and make it last. Bravo Chevy! for the Colorado line-up.
The Chevy is built in Wentzville, Missouri. The Toyota is built in Mexico. At least the Toyota comes with free rattling sounds, loose plastic parts and uneven gaps in the body panels.
Toyota has lost their minds with pricing across their entire lineup. I was saving for a Tacoma and Supra for years, but have now fully abandoned wanting them because of how badly prices have gotten. I ended up buying a ZR2 about a month ago and have loved it without any issues. I'll also be looking for a C8 instead of a supra since its only a tiny bit more expensive but alot better.
Ben’s new word “solid”…which in sales lingo means ..”I am not sold on it and don’t know much about it, or what to say, but I want to sound as positive as I could”😅
I would expect the Toyota to hold up better over time. I would think if you shop around on the Colorado you can get a deal that just won't happen with the Toyota.
I initially thought so too, but now I’m not so sure when I take into account the plastics and fit and finish complaints that have come out from the Tundra and I know this sample size is one, but my coworker has a TRD Sport 24 Tacoma and already has new door seals ordered because they’re way too noisy, that could just be a one off though.
Zr2 has bigger tires, better shocks, front and rear lockers and way better looking than the Tacoma. I’ve drove Toyota’s all my life but not anymore. Colorado Zr2 is the bomb!!
At 80k miles I'm waiting for the Chevy to break.. That's the $ difference here.. Features on the Chevy offset the (perceived) reliability of the Toyota. See tfl yt for when their "blueberry" taco broke an axel. It was far from abuse when it broke..
Definitely the ZR2. It's a better-looking truck, more ground clearance, and has more off-road capability. And let's not forget the price, in terms of what you get.
It appears Toyota has forgot what got them to “The Show”: Reasonable pricing and exceptional reliability and simple engineering. The current Gen Tundra has shown to be super expensive and with a serious flaw in reliability. Nothing worse than choosing an off-roader that you can’t trust. That’s why I’m sticking with my 2.5 gen Tundra and 200 series Land Cruiser. I could be proven wrong over time, I’ll be on the sidelines until it decided one way or another.
Same price ? Where toy is atomic 9 to 10,000 more even tho the chevy ZR2 is better locking from and rear. And steering not as heavy.and looks better my opinion as well
After owning both the Toyota 3rd Gen Tacoma and a Colorado 18,20 & 22 Bison when I was in the market for a personal midsize truck I went with the Toyota. (They cost the same but just personal preference) both are great trucks but I just could not take a chance on GM at this point. I had SO many issues with my Colorado’s it was unreal. Great vid. I like the tough looks of the Colorado ZR2 though.
I had a 2002 Tacoma and loved it. Had very little if any problems with it. I bought a 2015 Chevy Colorado and could not count how many problems I had. It was back in the shop every week with something new. I traded it in for a 2021 Tacoma and had zero problems with it until unfortunately my son totaled it after hydroplaning into a center divide. So now my dilemma is to buy the 4th gen Taco or go back to Chevy? 😓
Same amount of money? OMG that statement cracked me up, you should create a channel for comedy. Dude you are funny. BTW apples to apples would be ZR2 vs TRD Pro. Chevy wins hands down, no competition unless you like to give the toyota CEO massive amount of profits for his yacht.
5/26/24 - Good comparison Both prices are ridicules high Ok, so it's the future 2024 Tacoma has gone woke - Cost high - Dislike turbo - Dislike auto tailgate - Dislike multi link suspension - Prefer analog - Like the big dashboard controls *just more new things to breakdown 2024 Colorado Z2 - Cost high - Like 4cylinder - Like manual tailgate - Like leaf suspension - Prefer analog - Dislike small dashboard controls The Colorado Z2 looks I like more than the Tacoma It is tempting to jump ship for Colorado But I'll wait 2030 - 2040 see What else new reliability Is produce from the 2022 - 2028 vehicles and vehicles to be Thank you for these comparisons
Leaf springs are a proven suspension design that Toyota used right up until 2024. Nothing wild about leaf springs. What is wild is that the Tacoma used drum brakes up until now. 19th century brake tech. That multi-link is cool until the bushings start squeaking and wear out, and links corrode and break, and then handling gets sloppy.
I’m a big Tacoma fan but that ZR2 is the way to go. Sorry Toyota, I love your Tacos but I still need to feed my family and afford a roof over our head.
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toyota out of their minds with these prices. ZR2 all the way
They are the same price?
@@dsp5196 whoosh. The point is you get so much more with zr2
@@Frosttyy12 so much more? Explain .
Bigger better tires, front locker, better shocks, more torque, more clearance, less money for options you actually want.
@@northerntoyota7584
And more visits back to the dealer for warranty problems😢
ZR2 comes with nearly everything in it. The convenience package is minimal fluff. Test drove Colorado ZR2 the other day, MSRP $48,950. TRD Offroad comes up quite short in my opinion.
Nice truck but has no technology. Tacoma pretty much drives itself on the highway. chevy will date itself unfortunately.
@@TheTCOLL I missed where Toyota partnered with Tesla for autonomous driving.
@@jaredmeche6325 Toyota's "autopilot" is actually pretty good! Comparable to tesla autopilot (not FSD) I would say. The ZR2 only has adaptive cruise , and lane departure warning as far as "autopilot" features.. Big miss from chevy IMO.
@@bluebeacon8873 Agreed. Chevy is far behind on this.
Lol at the dorks talking about driver assists in off road trucks.
The only thing I like about the tacoma better than the ZR2 is the camera review mirror. Crazy since it was GM that originally brought that feature to market. ZR2 all day long.
Thanks Ben for the videos! I never thought I’d ever say I’d take a Chevy Colorado over a Toyota Tacoma but that day is here and for me it’s ZR2 all day!
It no longer a Toyota when it made in Mexico. No different than domestic products now. At least the new 4runner is still made in Japan by Japanese!
@@OGtruthserum the 4Runner would be the most dependable vehicle out of the bunch. But many people are looking to have a bed. Too bad there isn’t any more 🇺🇸 made Tacoma’s. It’s a really bad move by Toyota.
@@mr.delacruz559I bet the new 4runner is shit
@@mr.delacruz559 Yup, that why I bought a Titan Pro-4X instead. Frontier if only it had manual.
@@371kenny You know it’s going to follow the new Tacoma. Which is another bad direction from Toyota
I voted with my money and bought the ZR2. Best truck I’ve ever owned
I prefer the Tacoma’s interior layout but the ZR2 looks way better on the exterior. The ZR2 gives you a lot more for the money. I’d go Chevy.
Agree 100%
I take the colorado zr2 anytime
Until it breaks...
@@nezabytesthat defense doesn’t really work anymore.. Toyota is struggling with reliability in their trucks.
@@xenogears5177 prove it.
@@nezabytes Tundras engine are breaking due to “metal shavings” during manufacturing. Most believe it’s actually the crankshaft causing metal shavings. Dealers won’t take trade ins due to this issue. Tacomas transmissions are overheating. TFL broke their front diff on a mild off-road. TRDJon (Toyota simp), has check engine lights galore. Quality issues in terms of fitment. Possibly the transition to Mexico? Not sure.
Having all of these issues and then charging a premium price is why people will buy the ZR2.
@@xenogears5177 So that's one truck. What about the other products?
Bought a ZR2/white - $54,158.19. OTD taking delivery this coming Sat 06/01/2024. It has everything I want and it looks awesome!
Toyota has been a benchmark for a long time but I couldn't justify the price. the competition is fierce now, they aren't ( Toyota ) alone anymore. . Good time to be in the market for a midsize truck lots of good options.
Thanks 4 all the great videos CHEERS 🍺🍺
How long does it take to ship
I drive a 2019 Tundra and looking to get in to a midsize. Will definitely go with the ZR2.
We recently renewed our work fleet with Chevy Colorado 4x4 pickups. They have won me over as they're comfortable, capable, and surprisingly, very reliable.
Colorado and ranger are the trucks to buy now i think.
ZR2 gets you rear AC, 4WD Auto, real skid plates, tow hooks, rock rails, front locking diff, more power, bigger tires, and better shocks.
Will it give you the reliability of a Tacoma though ?
Prove
@@edgardoreyes2425so far it’s proven more reliable, this engine has been out since 2019 and has proven pretty faultless I’ve owned two and have put about 100k behind it, it’s great and nobody gives it credit
@@edgardoreyes2425 this is not the same tacoma as previously. pretty much an entirely new vehicle.
@@edgardoreyes2425 You mean the Tacoma engine that has been destroying itself in the Tundras for a few years now, resulting in multiple recalls? The i-Force engine suuuuucks.
A year ago I would’ve said Tacoma. Now… I’m going Chevy.
Same dude, same
I'm a Tocoma guy but the ZR2 wins in this comparison
Just got a 24 ZR2. Silver. It’s unbelievably gorgeous. Last truck I bought was 21 years ago, GMC Sierra. This new truck is crazy!! Expensive, yes. But so was that Sierra back then. Inflations a bitch.
I currently have a gen 2 Tacoma that I have been driving for 10 years and put 220k miles on it. I love it, but I think Toyota lost me on this one. I’m going to get the ZR2.
I myself gotten a 2005 Tacoma the only problem I have this truck never dyed. I don’t mind the luxury I care about getting me to work every day. Thanks
TRD isn't even in the same league as the ZR2
The ZR2 is such a good-looking truck
Way better than the previous Colorado styling IMO
I was going to get a Colorado, but I saw way too many posts on forums of electrical problems bricking them for weeks leaving owners without a truck. I’m 2k miles into my ‘24 Tacoma, 600 of it being towing miles, and everything is really solid!
Ive been seeing where people are stating the tacoma smells like its burning ip after a trip. I dont think the tacoma is gonna hold up. Chevy all day
Also, dont forget about TFL breaking the little tacoma on a small off road trip. Haha
@@cuzz2895 They both have their own issues. I would personally wait until the 2027MY.
Ive seen plenty of tacoma buyers complaining about, poor build quality, rattling interior, and transmission failures leaving them stranded.
That electrical issue might be the dead battery when the infotainment did a update and apparently the update got stuck killing the batteries? It's been resolved since
I will be a ZR2 owner FOR LIFE!!! I own a 2019 Colorado ZR2 Bison in Red Hot. Toyota still doesn’t offer front lockers on anything they build.
Love my 21 zr2. The Tacoma is not on the same level. Not even close.
ZR2 all the way!!!
Glitches is an understatement.
I've been dealing with no cameras in my ZR2 not working since I got it. They got a GM engineer coming out to check it out now since the dealer is stumped since they even replaced the video camera module. I waited 2 months for that part to come in. It's ridiculous how long it takes to get anything fixed on these vehicles.
That’s everywhere and you can live without a camera
@@bradturner3361 i can live without a camera but I bought it new so I expect the damn cameras to work.
This ain't some 2 thousand dollar beater that I can accept not having a working backup camera.
@@kabloosh699 I get it but if it’s not the drive train or many many issues at once it’s still considered a quality vehicle. With all this incessant electronics added today, there will be problems across the board. I’d prefer no cameras
@@bradturner3361 yeah except it's supposed to come with the surround camera feature. That is a 950 dollar option I don't have working on a vehicle I bought new.
I'm hoping they finally figure it out tomorrow. Having cameras helps a lot in parking the truck in my garage. Without it, it can be a little tedious.
When you pay over 50 grand for something you expect it to work.
That woman was clearly reliving her Pokemon Go days. As for the trucks, I'd take the ZR2. The Colorado is already a good truck, the ZR2 trim is a pretty good option, and its pricing is fairly reasonable for what it offers, making it rather competitive to the Tacoma.
Glad I got the Zr2 instead.
TFL done an off-road test with these two trucks, I think the Chevy was a regular Chevy not the zr2, The taco broke, Front diff POPPED, Chevy had to help it out.
Not true but okay
@paulm1690 TFL- Here's What Broke On Our New Toyota Tacoma When We Took It Off-Road. About 5 months ago.
Don't sit and seethe, lad. Look it up. Its common knowledge.
@@MrHand-ih4sz I watched the video, The front diff popped LAD, Had to use a strap to get it out of bad spot.
@@paulm1690 Go watch the video.
@@paulm1690 Didn’t leak any fluid, But something popped inside.
My two complaints about the Toyota are that the screen looks like a laptop computer on the dash and the inflated price. I ended up buying a new ZR2 and love it.
Went from Tacoma all the way Silverado Duramax ZR2 with Bison AEV package . It’s a couple of bucks more but worth it
As a owner of all toyota vehicles currently, and a toyota fan, its the ZR2 all the way.
Maybe i may change my answer a few years down the line once we get a better idea of reliability for both.
I went with the zr2 bison not a huge fan of mid size trucks for family reasons but I do have a couple other vehicles for that
TRD pro over 80K CAD. Geeesh. Thanks for the comparison, they are the same price so wanted to see this.
Toyota prices are just nuts.
And enraging since Toyota moved production to a country where they pay them $2.50/hour and more parts are imported from China/Thailand than ever. Pure greed.
@@hochhaul also, the gov't subsidies for hybridized engines
As someone who is currently shopping for my first off road focused midsize truck, the Z72 seems like the best bet. Though the price is making me look towards 3rd gen tacos
Hands down the Chevy looks more masculine than the Toyota 4th gen, however overall, the Tacoma appears cheaper and more “plasticy” than the zr2.
The way the screen looks more built into the dash on the chevy is much more appealing than the ipad at that angle.
ZR2 is so good looking
Like so many manufacturers Toyotas info screen looks like an afterthought, GM at least integrates the displays into the dash.
I bought a 24 ZR2 after finding out the Taco is built and assembled completely in Mexico. Every truck has issues nowadays, reliability isnt even remotely guaranteed for every brand anymore. At least my ZR2 is built in the USA... Time will tell on its reliability
Can you start adding the fuel capacity on your reviews?
I work at suspension company and ZR2 has very very limited aftermarket support from previous gen and current gen.
No one who is seriously off-roading builds their truck with off the shelf parts man, and I am sure you know that.
💯 Chevy colorado zr2 not just because of the lower coast but because it look way better from exterior and interior and it performs better
Zr2 for the win
4auto very important if you live in Alberta. I just hate switching from 2H to 4H
Front locker
Price
Looooookkkkkkssssss
Would love to see more information on the back seat room in both, currently have a 23 Tacoma TRD offroad and I’m considering the zr2
I've had both trucks and there's almost an inch more legroom in the Colorado ZR2
I’ve had 3 Tacoma’s and I think I’m going to the Colorado next
Usually the he Tacoma holds its value better when than Chevy.
What people usually never tell you is insurance is also a lot more higher for that reason.
I own a 24 zr2 my insurance is 130
My brother has a Tacoma TRD 340 insurance
I have a Chevy Camaro zl1 $130 insurance
Girlfriend has a Toyota Camry $ 200 insurance.
I may be wrong, but insurance will charge more money if they know they got to pay out more money.
Toyota has gotten GREEDY
It could be your finger that's glitchy! 😂 Nothing wrong with GM, damn good vehicles!
I got a tacoma specifically for offroading and a backup truck. If it was my only vehicle i would probably get a chevy
They both are good trucks. I’ll stay with my ZR2 Bison. 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
Ben… 30 second test drive? Do they not want you driving them? No freeway etc didn’t Eve. Hit 40 mph lol
The only reason Tacoma wins this for me is because of the manual option. Not better performance or more practical or anything, just more fun if you a fan of manual.
A better comparison would be to the Nissan Frontier Pro-4X. I would like to see that video if it’s in the pipeline
Pro4x compared to what?
To the TRD Off-road
@@christopherthompson9642 ah indeed
It dont compare to the zr2. Lol
@@christopherthompson9642Both (Toyota vs Nissan) suck off road because neither has front locking diff. Now the Toyota is higher and its extra ground clearance helps it slightly.
I am planning to buy a truck in a few weeks and my choices right now are the Colorado ZR2 or a Gladiator Rubicon. I eliminated the Ranger from my list because only the Raptor has front locking diff and the Raptor is a high speed truck not a rock crawler or difficult trail truck.
If the Nissan had a locking front diff I will not even consider another brand...
I purchased a 2024 Tacoma TRD Off-Road and I'm loving it so far. I figure you buy what you want and I'll do the same. If you want to purchase something different from me, that's fantastic. I can live with any consequences that come with my truck buying decision as I'm sure you can as well. Enjoy what you purchase and I'll do the same. See you on the road.
The V6-powered, naturally aspirated Nissan Frontier is the obvious winner. Built in Canton, Mississippi (not Mexico). Cheaper, better value. Better (predictably more reliable) power train. Higher towing capacity. Better fit and finish.
As a Toyota/Lexus owner since the 90's...I personally think the ZR2 is a better truck all around with more "crucial features" and priced better.
does the Colorado still not have cruise control? that's a deal breaker. The Frontier is looking like the best option right now.
Please dont compare a frontier to a zr2.
@@cuzz2895 I'm not. The Frontier is better because it has cruise control.
@@pkdude5334 lmao. My 21 zr2 has cruise control. Do you ever wonder why the frontier is never compared to the zr2 in these vids? It’s not in the same league.
@@cuzz2895I'm not talking about your old one, I'm talking about the new ones. There's no cruise control. I don't care how great a truck is off road if it's not comfortable on-road, where most people spend the majority of their time driving.
@@pkdude5334 my “old one” is better than the “new nissan”. Facts
Both look good but I don’t trust either turbo 4 for long term reliability….
Screw all that the Nissan Frontier pro4x is the way to go !
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
V6 baby.
Lmao I just traded in my 2022 Frontier for a ZR2 Bison and I’ll never look back. And I’ve owned nothing but Nissan products for years. The ZR2 base model and the Pro 4x aren’t even in the same league.
I know you try to stay non-biased on your reviews. But it would be nice if you gave your opinion at the end, like which one you would pick regardless of the money just based on your personal preferences.
"You" are the ones that have driven up Toyota prices by continuously claiming they are so good. Truthfully they are not any better in most regards. You can take care of any car and make it last. Bravo Chevy! for the Colorado line-up.
The Chevy is built in Wentzville, Missouri. The Toyota is built in Mexico. At least the Toyota comes with free rattling sounds, loose plastic parts and uneven gaps in the body panels.
Toyota has lost their minds with pricing across their entire lineup. I was saving for a Tacoma and Supra for years, but have now fully abandoned wanting them because of how badly prices have gotten. I ended up buying a ZR2 about a month ago and have loved it without any issues. I'll also be looking for a C8 instead of a supra since its only a tiny bit more expensive but alot better.
Ben’s new word “solid”…which in sales lingo means ..”I am not sold on it and don’t know much about it, or what to say, but I want to sound as positive as I could”😅
I would expect the Toyota to hold up better over time. I would think if you shop around on the Colorado you can get a deal that just won't happen with the Toyota.
I initially thought so too, but now I’m not so sure when I take into account the plastics and fit and finish complaints that have come out from the Tundra and I know this sample size is one, but my coworker has a TRD Sport 24 Tacoma and already has new door seals ordered because they’re way too noisy, that could just be a one off though.
Go to tfl and they tested the hybrid. Let's just say. Not as fast or responsive as they expected. Andre was very disappointed.
I don’t know about that. I got rid of my 24 Tundra TRD Pro about two months in. Biggest POS I’ve ever owned and I’ve owned every single brand
I’d go taco trdor with heated seats and big screen and no other options….taco is basically a landcruiser with a pickup bed
Zr2 is a better truck for the money. Made in America too!
*Assembled in America. All the components are from South Korea and electronics from china and Vietnam lol
Pretty sure they’re actually built in Canada… my 2019 ZR2 Bison at least was.
@@craigmoncus8643 there made in Wentzville, Missouri
@darekbober92 where are toyotas components from?
@@fsufootball6984 I don’t know, I have a ZR2 not a Tacoma.
Tacoma new 2.4 motor is a beast! 50% over engineered should last a long time. Not the value engineering that goes into the other midsized.
ZR2 for sure, Sportier layout and design.
Buy a ZR2… Don’t even think twice, it’s not even close. Legitimately the best vehicle, car or truck, that I’ve ever owned.
I’ll never buy that Colorado for the look. It’s reliability sucks in the long run. However, I won’t buy the Tacoma either due to crazy price.
Zr2 has bigger tires, better shocks, front and rear lockers and way better looking than the Tacoma. I’ve drove Toyota’s all my life but not anymore. Colorado Zr2 is the bomb!!
People do that all the time... step off the curb into the street without looking. Something I'd NEVER do... 👍
If I’m forced to go turbo 4 cylinder, zr2 is the one I’d get. Until then, my 23 Tacoma off road 4x4 is what I’m using
Are you nuts. The Toyota doesn't get carbon deposits!!!
At 80k miles I'm waiting for the Chevy to break.. That's the $ difference here.. Features on the Chevy offset the (perceived) reliability of the Toyota. See tfl yt for when their "blueberry" taco broke an axel. It was far from abuse when it broke..
Definitely the ZR2. It's a better-looking truck, more ground clearance, and has more off-road capability. And let's not forget the price, in terms of what you get.
It appears Toyota has forgot what got them to “The Show”: Reasonable pricing and exceptional reliability and simple engineering. The current Gen Tundra has shown to be super expensive and with a serious flaw in reliability. Nothing worse than choosing an off-roader that you can’t trust. That’s why I’m sticking with my 2.5 gen Tundra and 200 series Land Cruiser. I could be proven wrong over time, I’ll be on the sidelines until it decided one way or another.
Same price ? Where toy is atomic 9 to 10,000 more even tho the chevy ZR2 is better locking from and rear. And steering not as heavy.and looks better my opinion as well
After owning both the Toyota 3rd Gen Tacoma and a Colorado 18,20 & 22 Bison when I was in the market for a personal midsize truck I went with the Toyota. (They cost the same but just personal preference) both are great trucks but I just could not take a chance on GM at this point. I had SO many issues with my Colorado’s it was unreal.
Great vid. I like the tough looks of the Colorado ZR2 though.
My Colorado is no where near the truck my Taco was. Lots of typical GM problems
I had a 2002 Tacoma and loved it. Had very little if any problems with it. I bought a 2015 Chevy Colorado and could not count how many problems I had. It was back in the shop every week with something new. I traded it in for a 2021 Tacoma and had zero problems with it until unfortunately my son totaled it after hydroplaning into a center divide. So now my dilemma is to buy the 4th gen Taco or go back to Chevy? 😓
@@WestCostie I’d shy away from the Bowtie
ZR2 for torque and horsepower. But price is out of my range so just a dream for me, can’t afford today’s new trucks.
The only compairable tacoma is the trailhunter and thats already almost $30,000 more than the ZR2
I don’t mind paying more for something that is more dependable and higher resale value so Toyota all the way
I'll take the one on the trailer at 8:28
👑 TOYOTA 👑
Same amount of money? OMG that statement cracked me up, you should create a channel for comedy. Dude you are funny. BTW apples to apples would be ZR2 vs TRD Pro. Chevy wins hands down, no competition unless you like to give the toyota CEO massive amount of profits for his yacht.
Value isn't measured at MSRP. Value is measured a decade from now!! Expect Tacoma to be way ahead of the GM product.
I have a 24 ZR2 and not happy whatsoever with the build quality of the interior. Plastic rattling everywhere
That's odd....my '23 ZR2 is solid as a rock.
I think I just have a shit unit. Been to the dealer 5 times already
@bigd2256 Been to the dealer once...to pick up my license plate.
@@MrHand-ih4sz good for you guy
My ZR2 broke after 4 days, been at the dealer for over a week now
5/26/24 - Good comparison
Both prices are ridicules high
Ok, so it's the future
2024 Tacoma has gone woke
- Cost high
- Dislike turbo
- Dislike auto tailgate
- Dislike multi link suspension
- Prefer analog
- Like the big dashboard controls
*just more new things to breakdown
2024 Colorado Z2
- Cost high
- Like 4cylinder
- Like manual tailgate
- Like leaf suspension
- Prefer analog
- Dislike small dashboard controls
The Colorado Z2 looks I like more than the Tacoma
It is tempting to jump ship for Colorado
But I'll wait 2030 - 2040 see
What else new reliability
Is produce from the 2022 - 2028 vehicles and vehicles to be
Thank you for these comparisons
Chevy deals tho! You'll be able to get one for $45k or less in the fall.
Is there anything that you do like?
@@DefinitelyNotYouThankGod naturally aspirated 4 6 8, don't need auto lift gate or tail, dont need auto 2nd or 3rd recline
I was a HUGE fan of the Tacoma 3rd gen but ZR2 beats this generation Tacoma in every aspect
Zr2 gets you so much for the money
They aren't the same price in Canada unfortunately
These trucks are almost getting to where you need a step stool or ladder to work under the hood.
Comes back the next let's see
if you are comparing prices its apples to apples but if you are comparing features you would need to compare the ZR2 to the Pro
That is what the ZR2 Bison will take on. The Bison is a tank.
It's 2024 and CHEVY still rocking leaf springs is wild.
Leaf springs are a proven suspension design that Toyota used right up until 2024. Nothing wild about leaf springs. What is wild is that the Tacoma used drum brakes up until now. 19th century brake tech.
That multi-link is cool until the bushings start squeaking and wear out, and links corrode and break, and then handling gets sloppy.
You were to kind with the seat spacing in the Tacoma, my God a bunch of gnomes couldn’t find leg room in there!
I’m a big Tacoma fan but that ZR2 is the way to go. Sorry Toyota, I love your Tacos but I still need to feed my family and afford a roof over our head.
BEN HARDY !!!!!!!
Colorado is such a better truck but yet the Tacoma will still have better resale for some reason
Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road i-FORCE MAX $49k
Chevy Colorado ZR2 $49k
Market on the zr2 will plummet, since they change something every 2-3 years on their trims.
Toyota will always hold its value.