Without showing any bias to either truck, let me just say I am glad both of these trucks exist. Competition among the manufacturers ALWAYS benefits us as consumers! Thanks to GM & Toyota for producing these trucks!
I don’t have the ZR2, or the diesel but I really like my Colorado. Got it at the end of the year and no diesels were to be had. After a year, do you still love your truck? ZR2 is nice, but would have loved to have the baby Duramax!
4Runner TRD has a rear diff lock standard. It also has the A-Trac system that is awesome - there are plenty of videos showing it in action. But the bottom line is durability, and nobody even comes close to Toyota.
I'd like to see this revisited with the same cars 10 years from now. I'm guessing the Colorado will have been recycled into a Prius by then, and the Tacoma will still be on the road.
I traded my 4runner TRD PRO for the ZR2. Love this machine!!!! I opted for the gas version, I don't need a diesel. Loved my 4runner with no complaints but I was in need of a mid-sized truck. The Taco was way to uncomfortable for me, I felt like I was sitting on the floor and I just couldn't get an over all comfortable feel for the Taco, shame cause I do love Toyota products but if I don't love it why should I buy it? I need to enjoy my product and at the end of the day have some decent resale value when it comes time to trade or sale. This is my 1st Chevy and I LOVE this truck! Also at 14:31 he says it perfectly. "If your looking for a mid-size truck that is livable every single day and then on the weekends also delivers your Baja Dreams ." Perfectly said man.
I'm still driving my 2003 4Runner Sport with the 4.7-liter V8, but I'm starting to shop around for something newer. I wish Toyota would make their trucks and SUVs a little more comfortable and luxurious with more power and better technology, but I guess they don't want to compete against themselves (Lexus). I'm waiting to see what the new Ford Ranger has to offer before I make a decision. I've seen some photos of late model "Ranger Raptors" that seem pretty appealing.
No doubt you are right about that. I did look like I said but man this Chevy just did it for me big time. 5 months later and I still LOVE it like the day I bought it...actually even better!
Mark Brand they hold value that's for sure. My dad actually bought it in 2003 when I was 9 and gave it to me 4 years ago. I could never sell it. Been maintaining it since and I'm sure I'll die before it does.
Yeah I'm on my second taco. Bought a 98 in 04 for $8500 sold it in '13 for $6500. I'm probably about to sell my taco because I just got married and we're trying to put ourselves through college debt free but I'm pretty sure I'll get another one in the future.
I'm really sad though because I like 1st gens and I probably won't own one again. I might buy one just for camping and stuff though. I just think a lot about safety and the 20-25 yr old technology would make me nervous to daily drive after I graduate.
Jorel Davis No you don't need it. It comes with 4-wheel disc brakes standard and a trailer brake controller that actually works, unlike the junk half-defective one Toyota puts in their trucks lately.
Listen I know how much you Toyota guys like to think that but truth is this truck is all new so it will take a while to see if this particular truck and design can survive the test of time.
@@k.tucker2011 All new since 2016 yes. So the exact same arguement your attempting to defend the chevy with are LITERALLY identical for the chevy as well. So........ back at you? But let me do a quick mic drop, what's the number 1 midsize truck for pretty much the last decade? tacoma. What vehicle has gotten the highest resale value for about the same amount of time? Tacoma. The numbers speak for themselves, fan or not.
@@herpderp1662 I actually wasn't defending or bashing anything just speaking the truth about reputation and reliability. The facts are that Chevy and Toyota make pretty good vehicles. The engines in GM are beyond great and Toyotas just make you feel good knowing your money was invested well.
Toyota really needs to do something about the seating position. I think that's the biggest complaint about Tacomas. I'll be curious to see the reliability of the ZR2 over the next couple of years.
I wanted a Tacoma so bad, but I just couldnt feel comfortable in it. I took it for a test drive 3 times! 3! But I just couldnt convince myself into buying it ... so i ended up with a Tundra TRD ... ironically for less price. than a Tacoma TRD manual. Hmmm sometimes the "market" is not rational.
I had the Tacoma, my right hip kept falling asleep. I'm not a huge dude, I'm pretty well fit, 6'1" and it was awful on longer jaunts. I also despised that damn motor, it was fine with the stock tire, I put on some BFG AT's that were just a little bit bigger and boy did that ruin the vehicle. It was awful for fuel economy, terrible at finding gears going fast (where I live the freeway is 75mph), I was going to chase the rabbit with a rear gear after putting on an Icon stage 4. The hip thing progressed worse and worse, to the point I started to get scared. Now, one thing about that Tacoma, it was worth damn near what I bought it for, which is something I've only had in a few other vehicles (those were typically insanely discounted, not something Toyota does with Tacomas). So far, I love the ZR2 (we have a diesel), it fits on trails, is very stable on the highway, rarely shifts at high speeds, accelerates on par with the Tacoma we had, even to the point my wife thinks the ZR2 is faster. It can go fast off road, and on the highway it is just a joy, not to spongy but not so stiff you think you're in a one ton. I don't find myself going, "oh man I wish I had gotten the V6", ever.
How many jobs does Toyota create in North America? From factories, parts distributors dealerships etc! I think it's ok that they keep some of their profits! They earned it. No government bailouts for their factories!
With the ZR2 package, GM got it right...while I'm not a fan of the Colorado, I did have an 2000 S10ZR2, and it was a very nice truck...As shown in this review, the ZR2 package is WAY more than just some stickers, it's a well engineered OR package...
The fact that there are like a hundred RUclips videos complete with heated discussions in the comments comparing a freaking Chevy Colorado... to the TRD Pro Taco is nothing short of amazing for Chevy. I've owned two TRD Off Road Tacomas (2001 and 2009). Last year my wife and I decided to treat ourselves to new vehicles, She got a 2018 TRD Pro 4Runner and while I did test drove the TRD-Pro Taco, (Puts on Nomex, EOD-Bomb suit and wraps himself in aluminum foil) I came home with the Colorado ZR2 Diesel and love it.
This is Off-Road.com and we're not deducting points because a vehicle is less capable off road? Ground clearance is huge. The ZR2 and a Subaru have similar ground clearance and that's acceptable?
Jorel Davis ground clearance at the diff. Subarus are 4 corner IFS which automatically gives them an edge with ground clearance. Chevy should've went with at least a 32" if not a 33" tire for the ZR2 version. Where the ZR2 thrives is traction not ground clearance for the time being
Jesse Hernandez Then why give it a front locker? You can't use a front locker on high speed desert running with all those corners. Makes no sense and with all that traction you still need clearance for whoops. Clearance is the most important thing when off roading right after suspension and recovery gear.
Jordan Yang because it's design was to be more than just a desert runner.the front locker allows this vehicle to be more capable than a typical 2wd prerunner with a rear locker. For someone like me who doesn't always have a boat launch and has to beach launch. Front and rear lockers made the world of difference. This is the adventure vehicle. If you've ever desert run you would know that ultimate ground clearance isn't what is important, it's wheel travel.
yes, that extra half, yes, half inch of ground clearance on the trd is going to make all the difference. The Colorado has stock rock slider rails in case that .5 inches makes all the difference. Your argument is pretty weak.
Well you said both Toyota and Chevy missed the mark by not have a more powerful motor like the raptor. Well the raptor is a full size truck and the Tacoma and Colorado are mid size. The power is not necessary with this size truck.
No shit I'm tired of these pansy FB "SO CALLED OFF ROAD ROAD BASTARDS" complaining about in convenience. FUCK are you kidding me off roading Is a sport through and throughout. So unless they make vagina text trolls off roader's then shit lets communism it all!!!
eric rush If you're racing off road you need a suspension that will soak up the bumps so you can keep control at high speeds. Off roading isn't just mudding bud
A smooth ride means the tires are constantly in contact with the ground as the springs and dampeners are pushing down onto the ground all the time, and they make the right adjustments even as new bumps appear and fall away. This is pretty much the most important part of a high speed offroad vehicle and the result is a smooth ride.
sick of those stupid comment about paying 40000$ for small truck while u can pay the same for a full size. NOT everybody has a grant garage not everybody wants to pay 150$ a tank of gas not everybody want to drive an elehant into a tight parkage. it is like you would laugh at a person with a mini cooper while he could buy a big ass truck instead.
Friend of mine is a professional driver and an ardent Ford guy. He has never owned a Toyota. However, he was hired to drive TRD Pro's for a special event for a weekend. He said that none of them had a problem even though they rode them very hard, continuously, all day long. He was "surprised you could take anything off the lot and drive it that hard without a problem."
Why is that ... its # 1 and # 2 tied with the GMC Sierra Chevrolet Silverado is the highest towing capable truck on planet ... FACT .... GM dominates the top ten longest lasting vehicles in the world 6 spots in top ten ..... theres so much more ... you must of bought a used pre owned vehicle and got bad taste of pre owners ...your opinion doesnt match the facts ...
@@kayakuprising5914 LMAO my 2wd Tacoma has survived Prescott National Forest, Tonto National forest and a few more, plus Ive forded the Agua Fria river when ti was in flood stage, and have driven through several feet of water many times. I dont know about you but Id say I dont need those fucking front lockers. I only got stuck once , had to back down and try again. It happens. Esp in Rear driver only ..no 4wd to help pull the front end up
It always amuses me when people refuse to accept that GM has taken many steps forward. The Camaro setting laps at the ring, people buying a CTS V over an M3, now here in the comments people still hating on a Chevy for out shining a Toyota. GM is on the rise people, deal with it
Umm, did you not watch the video? Torque, offroad capability (double lockers), better tires, better suspension, better seating, better gui, more rear leg room.
I don't have experience with the latest gm stuff but I will never forget garbage it was making up to 15 years ago when I was in the automotive inspections business. I do not beleive for a second that American Corp culture has changed.
Gm is part of the problem the z71 and zr2 colorado are the exception. I just bought a trd off road, and was looking at the z71 Silverado, it was the most pussyfied truck I have ever been in. The z71 has the same ground clearance ad the standard Silverado. Now even know it's gone on the 2019 that front bumper hangs so low not only does it look bad I would end up ripping that piece off. I means it's a nice well crafted truck and still not as bad as the new auto start stop f150. Toyota is like an old dog it takes a beating and comes back for more.
Had a Chevy S-10 with the ZR-2 package. On paper it looked liked a beast and when it was running it was. Problem was something was always going wrong and it was in the shop so often I was on a first name basis with the service writer. My conscience would not let me sell it to someone else in a private sale. Traded for a Toyota which performs just as well and other than routine maintaince never goes to the shop.
I thought that was a well done review. Thanks for taking the time to do a comparison. I think your review was balanced and informative. I hope you can get your hands on a V6 ZR2 to see how you like the different power train.
the DSSV offroad suspension cuts into the towing capacity. I guess pick your poison, Do you want the most extreme offroad factory truck or do you want something that can tow 7500lbs? if you need 2500 more lbs of towing go for the z71, but the z71 doesn't have dual locking diffs or suspension articulation that can do extreme offroading like rock crawling and such.
Thats the dealbreak bit. Not so much the towing but the payload. This this is prime to be a long range touring dream, but they chose speed over capability and I need more the later and less the former. Its a shame too, because it has everything else going for it. Sure you could spend 42 grand then rip out the suspension to bring the capacity back but then you are talking about a very expensive truck...so much that I could get a lesser version and build it up myself for less.
Patrick Rich or spend a couple hundred bucks and put airbags under the rear end. Its easy bro. I routinely tow over 20k with my 2002 F350 airbagged with a compressor under the bed.
The ZR2 Duramax will out tow the Toyota any day They just gave it that rating because it's higher off the ground Also the front bumper has air dams blocking the radiator you just need to take those out for your transmission to keep cool GM doesn't wanna deal with all of the red tape putting a tow rating like that but they go 8000 pounds easily I just towed a 3500 pound trailer with a 6000 pound truck Only sag a few inches and had plenty of control of course with trailer electric brakes helping and a sway bar
I wonder how much of the steering sharpness difference was the tires? hard to know. As a tacoma owner, the ZR2 would be my truck tomorrow if I were to drop money on one. But I think it might get me into trouble. One thing that concerns me though is how far under the rear axle the bottom strut mount is. Looks very vulnerable. And those struts don't look cheap
Not going to lie, I've never been a fan of Toyota's product, but the Tacoma TRD Pro is the nicest midsize truck on the market. This is coming from someone who only drives GM products because my father and uncles worked there for 30 years each, so I'm a bit biased. With that said, I find GM can't seem to get the proportions right on their midsize trucks - which is why I went full size with the Silverado. The Tacoma has the straight lines that I like on full size trucks. With the new 2019 Ford Ranger though... tough to say which would get my business.
Let's be honest, we all know that the Toyota is bulletproof, all their cars go 300,000 easy with just regular maintenance. Also, this is off-road.com if we were looking for a comfort car, you wouldn't be looking at an offroad truck
William Stewart only the base model (4 cylinders) and the reason for that is basically it is too small and engine and can't quite support the trucks weight. Unless you looked at a different article, in that case I'll have to do some more research.
Es T I’m looking to by a 2019, I have been on the Tacoma off road page for a couple months. Lots of transmission and drive line complaints. Turned me off on the tacos and I drove a fj40 land cruiser for 13 years.
This video is just a sales pitch for the Chevy. I do like that the Chevy has a front locking diff, but that would not sway me to buy it over a Tacoma with just that. We'll have to see how these trucks are holding up after 10 years.
The best part of the Toyota 3.5L V6 engine is the Dual Injection (Multi-Port and Direct Fuel Injection), which should eliminate the carbon build up problem on the intake valves, that plagues Direct Injection engines such as the Colorado's 3.6L V6.
Now go compare the resale value of the 2017 trd pro and zr2 in late 2019. The Tacoma is about 5k more on average. Those 5k can easily add you front lockers and and a lot more mods.
Exactly and add to the discount from Chevy it evens out. Dealers don’t move on pros prices. I’m a fan of both trucks but literally in every aspect the ZR2 wins. Suspension, interior, tech, engine choices. And comes with better off road tires out the gate the pros standard tires are not that good it’s more pavement tires. Reliability claims cool ZR2 are holding steady and not to mention the average joe be buying new vehicles 4-7 years.
But you have to spend that money to make it compete with a stock ZR2 off the showroom floor. ZR2 for the win considering it's significantly less expensive to begin with since dealers negotiate
lol, the Raptor is in an entirely different class! That's like saying, "bro - the Toyota Camry and Chevy Malibu are missing the power of the BMW M5, they should have taken a page from BMW."
Hey guess what a ZR2 just beat the record on a Baja course Including every raptor that ran it Also you cannot go where one of these could because they're smaller the frame is tougher you can't jump them as hard Believe me a collision frame expert looked at both of them the ZR2 is built a lot better for jumping Also I'm going to get the twin turbo kit for the diesel and I will be able to keep up with any raptor on the straightaway And I only spent 37K brand new midnight addition I could almost buy 2 for one raptor
I always hear great stuff about new American cars, then they hit the road and fall to pieces. I'm an American and I love Toyota vehicles, especially 4Runner and LC. The Chevy seems cool but I would not spend my money on it. And almost $50k...no thanks. Big boy needs a Tundra or Silverado.
@@jeremyfufushnick2965 I know you ain't talkin to me, but hell why not be a fanboy? Do you like something in your life better than something else that is suppose to do the same thing? I mean anything? Do you know for a fact that something in your life works alot better than that of what your friend may have?...(no specific item). Yes you do because everyone has something like that. no matter the item. Toyota Trucks and SUV's have proven themselves time and time again...Am i a fan boy? Hell yeah.... but only because I have been on both sides. Not because i tried one and have buyers remorse, and am now trying to justify it. Facts dude.. Fuck GM.
I think the average new vehicle is kept for 4.3 years. I've purchased 4 new vehicles and had 14 vehicles total. Longest I've ever kept one was my WRX at 3 years. So resale value is important to me and based on the numbers would be important to most people.
SwiftBassBeats, No, it's about an investment... most likely you're not familiar with the term "Investment" ... look it up!! I'm pretty sure you're not gonna look it up doe!!!
Actually if you get the Turbo diesel Duramax version of the Colarado ZR2 your max towing capacity is about 7700 pounds which outperforms the Tacoma, it also still cheaper than the Tacoma.
Jerry 5-6 years? You've obviously never owned a good GM product like this. Sure the Tacoma will probably outlast it, but try to be realistic and objective.
Toyota built the best reputation for dependability in the 1970s to the 1990's. However the reliability difference between a Toyota and a chevy/Ford truck is almost nil. The vehicle most likely to reach 200K miles according to current vehicle registrations? #1 F250. #2. Ford Expedition. Go ahead and google it. The dependability issue was an issue 20 years ago. Today with cars built by robots it's a Non issue. My last Ford truck had 190K before I sold it. Ran perfectly with plenty of power. No issues just regular maintenance.
If I had 9 lives I'd spend 8 of them driving a Toyota off a cliff... coming from 36 year Toyota tech...NOT what they used to be..give it 8 years maybe less and the frame will rot out sitting in your driveway.
I know this is off road., but I bought a 17 Colorado 4x4 crew cab with trailer pkg, and 308 hp V6. Quiet, smooth on road., & well built., has tons of power, 8 speed auto and Iam getting 24 mpg avg. I really haven't been off road ( just out on the farm) but Iam really impressed how well built this truck is., oh , $31.500 out the door, Bose, Nav, locking diff, tow haul mode, fog lights, steps on bumper & more. Iam not knocking the Toyota, and I didn't buy the Off road one., just wanted to say, The Chevy Colorado is not junk, as a matter of fact, it's far from it !!!
Funny. I've seen alot more 90's Gm trucks with 300k + of hard miles than Any other truck. The gm trucks from the 90's are all over the road where I live.
No is not. is ugly as shit. The Colorado is better truck, You guys think, oh is Toyota is better, is not like that in these days, every manufacturer have is defects. The Colorado and Tacoma are not perfect trucks. But today in the market, Chevy Colorado is better truck.
You compared a ford raptor to a Toyota Tacoma...really!?! You compared a full sized truck...it's apples and oranges. It's like driving a Honda SI and saying o darn if only it had the power of a Camaro or Ford Mustang.
Steve Kioussis Yep, it’s kind of boring...but every fairly recent adventure/exploration documentary and war zone newscast has at least one (sometimes all) Toyota truck/suv in them. That use to be Range Rover territory.
The Colorado is so great that Chevrolet discontinued sales of that POS in the USA for several years because they couldn't compete with Tacoma. Tacoma sales more than Colorado, Canyon & Frontier combined. The Tacoma owns over 60% of the mid-size truck market & has the highest resale value out of any vehicle on the planet. That's because it's the best mid-sized truck on the planet.
Ryan C but it does make them the most successful. Thanks for taking the time to put down your play doe & color books to respond to the comment I didnt leave for you to respond too. Lol Happy trolling Ryan
NO BIG DEAL TV sorry I hurt your feelings so much so you feel you have to be a fool and respond in a childish way hmmm did you just pick up your play doe. Btw if you comment on RUclips expect someone to comment. If you get hurt over a comment you shouldn't comment at all.
Ryan C Lol. Whatever you say troll. I didnt go to your RUclips channel or any of your social media to comment to you because I dont give a flying fuck what you have to say. My comment was to this channel on this video. If you think I was commenting hoping someone like yourself would respond to me, well... that makes you a fool. Why do you think anyone gives a shit what you have to say? Do you think you are special? Lmfao. Anyone who is serious about offroading builds an offroad rig. They dont buy one off of a dealership lot. Say what you want about Toyota Trucks. You dont see Toyota giving $5000, $7,500, $10,000 redates & 0% financing begging people to buy their unreliable/ low resale value junk. Tacoma owns the mid size truck market & always will. Sorry if that hurts your feelings. Na. Actually I dont care about your feelings or thoughts or likes. How about you get a life. Oooppps. I forgot. You are a troll & dont have a life. Lol
NO BIG DEAL TV hahaha damn you fucked in the head dude. I didn't know this was your channel. Btw Toyota lost the test. Hopefully someone doesn't look at you on the street you might begin to cry, did you getting your head dunked in the toilet growing up or maybe you still do because you sure get upset over nothing and have to act all tough on the internet. Don't worry it should get better one day. The girls will stop picking on you. lol man I bet your ass hurts from all the butt hurt you show.
The infotainment system and comfortable seats trump approach angle, towing, steering feel and reliability in an off-road test. The sport sure has changed in the last few years.
I feel like you were very strategic in omitting details like the fact that the Tacoma has a rear locker (only mentioning it in passing) and the fact that the ZR2 starts cheaper because the TRD is only offered as a quad cab, where the ZR2 is offered in an extended cab. If you compare apples to apples the ZR2 starts at $42,620
That would be a hit against the Toyota. It's their fault they don't offer any other configuration. The 4 door zr2 has almost 3 more inches of leg room in the back too.
+EGGINFOOLS exactly who are they selling to... and average of 4.9-5-6' people or 5-9-6-4' people ITS THE UNITED STATES AND WE ARE LARGER SO WHEN YOU ARE IN CUSTOMER SERVICE IN ANOTHER COUNTRY ACCOMMODATE YOUR BUYER Jesus!
Kind of funny he states the Chevy's front wheels stay straight, around the 7:45 minute point, but the video clearly shows the front wheels dodging left and right in the video to keep the vehicle straight. Might ought not to have shown a clip of the front tires as he said that one. My 2015 Tacoma really is planted. It doesn't ever feel likes it's floating on the highway. I tow a very heavy motorcycle trailer with a big tool box on it and my Harley. Over 2,000 lbs and I never even feel it back there and I travel all over the US as a travel nurse. I even took it through the Vermont mountains without a hiccup. But I do have that big 4 liter V6, which I wish Toyota had kept, but bumped up the numbers in it. The reason I bought it instead of the '16 was for that engine.
I love my imports and their reliability. But GM has been improving very nicely. Heck, I have an 02 Trailblazer LTZ and wont give it up. If I was ever given a shot at either I would definitely go for the ZR2. The bros need to really venture out of their brocoma’s. Time to put on big boy pants.
I seriously doubt American corporate "philosophy" has changed over the last 15 years since I left the field. Just look at all fups from ford and the rest, numerous lawsuits... I've seen so many ridiculous screw-ups from detroit that I would NEVER come close any of their masterpieces.
Love my 2010 TRD off road 6 speed ! When they get rid of the 3.5L and go back to the 4.0L, I'll look in to buying a new one as long as it's still available with a 6 speed. What would be really nice is a 7 speed with a granny low ! Remember when 4wd's had a low gear that you would skip when you weren't pulling houses down the road ? The shift knob could read, L-1-2-3-4-5-OD-R. Kinda like bow ties of yore. i
@@uswee I heard about the throttle response problems. I still have my 2010 TRD Offroad Tacoma, my only problem with it is the gas mileage. Other than that I'd be good with driving it another 10 years or more.
@@uswee I plan on driving it till the end of time. I can relate to regretting selling a vehicle. I had an 07 FJ Cruiser. Not as versatile as the 2010 Tacoma TRD Offroad I traded it in on but with a little more power and Fulltime 4wd it was tons of fun to drive, especially in the snow !
lol, you're absolutely right, TOYOTA is always the benchmark, always the brand that other companies choose for comparison of quality, i wonder why that is? (things that make ya go hmmmm)
@@EdBert Their drivetrain tech is top-notch. "Infotainment" entune is crap but I put a nice AM JVC for less than $300. Beats the hell out of replacing engine, transmission, etc. on a regular basis.
One Man On Fire until you get a little water in your take and it dies I bought a TRD and went out with a buddy of Mine on a wheeling trip and that is exactly what happend both stock used my taco to pull his Colorado out of the trails
The Ford Raptor is not the "bar" setter for offroading. It's wide. It's got a ridiculously low payload and it's not all that efficient. It's good for running through open desert roads and that's about it. The Tacoma TRD and ZR2 are designed, and are certainly more practical, for offroading. You don't need lots of power for technical offroading and/or overlanding. You need decent power delivery and efficiency. Both the ZR2 and TRD provide that to varying degrees. I really wish the OEM's would stop listening to self-proclaimed truck enthusiasts who keep demanding more power and jumping capabilities....that's not what offroading is about and you're ruining the market for those of us who want a real truck instead of a wanna-be desert-runner.
Kal P I’ve been saying this forever. Everyone saying “Put a V8 in it! Put a V8 in it!” WHY? To tow? No one buying these trucks uses them on a regular basis to tow. That’s what a full size is for. I bought a ZR2 because I want to off road, not pull a horse trailer.
Ok I’m on my second Colorado and could not be happier. The first was a 2016, Ext Cab,4x4, V6, we used for 4 years and 6 months, putting 56,000 miles on it, with at least 20,000 of that towing a 22’,4,000 lbs travel trailer. Flawlessly on the flats an Smokey Mountains, Green Mountans, Adirondack Mountains, as far North as Bar Harbor ME, and South as Key West FL. But after we both retired from mass to Florida and needed only one vehicle, we traded the Ext Cab in on a Crew Cab, we wanted a new Gladiator, but I did not like the price ,steering, ride and handling, especially compared with the Colorado, or power. I tested a Ranger FX4 an loved the power an trans, but not the ride or brakes and fit&finish. So we ended up with a 2019 Colorado Crew Cab 4x4, V6, W/T that’s loaded with everything I need an wanted. If I were to buy for off road? I’d get the V6, with the Bison bumpers and skid plates! I was able to get the skid plates from the dealer on mine and removed the dam dam. But now we tow a new 2020 Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS! That weighs just about 4,700 empty, 5,400 lbs ready to go with empty gray an black tanks, with 1/3 fresh water tank, just for flushing if there are no hook ups only. The Colorado does a great job! Good luck have fun and stay safe and healthy!
Without showing any bias to either truck, let me just say I am glad both of these trucks exist. Competition among the manufacturers ALWAYS benefits us as consumers! Thanks to GM & Toyota for producing these trucks!
I have a zr2 diesel and I love it. Tacos are awesome too. Just drive what you like no need for all the hateful comments.
dubprocesslbc have a great life sir
I don’t have the ZR2, or the diesel but I really like my Colorado. Got it at the end of the year and no diesels were to be had. After a year, do you still love your truck?
ZR2 is nice, but would have loved to have the baby Duramax!
I love my girlfriend’s truck I help her get it she has the diesel colorado
I’ve been driving a TRD Off Road for about a month and I love it. But those Colorado’s are pretty dang sweet! I dig the body style.
There is nothing hostile about bringing up legendary Toyota reliability vs miserable chevy record.
I would have to go with the Colorado. Locking diffs always save you off road. We have a Rubicon and go to Colorado yearly rock crawling.
4Runner TRD has a rear diff lock standard. It also has the A-Trac system that is awesome - there are plenty of videos showing it in action.
But the bottom line is durability, and nobody even comes close to Toyota.
You compared the wrong trucks, you should have gotten the 3.6L V6 Colorado
I'd like to see this revisited with the same cars 10 years from now. I'm guessing the Colorado will have been recycled into a Prius by then, and the Tacoma will still be on the road.
aww did this video hurt your feelings?
Yep, the main reason to get a tacoma. Nothing against the chevy, it just wont last as long
Basekitball Yeah, just like that eh, rusty frame
@@danr3545 free replacement, so non-issue
Basekitball I’m sure it wasn’t a “non-issue” for all those customers who were without their trucks for all that time.
Both are fine Trucks i own a ZR2, the Tacoma is badass too!
I traded my 4runner TRD PRO for the ZR2. Love this machine!!!! I opted for the gas version, I don't need a diesel. Loved my 4runner with no complaints but I was in need of a mid-sized truck. The Taco was way to uncomfortable for me, I felt like I was sitting on the floor and I just couldn't get an over all comfortable feel for the Taco, shame cause I do love Toyota products but if I don't love it why should I buy it? I need to enjoy my product and at the end of the day have some decent resale value when it comes time to trade or sale. This is my 1st Chevy and I LOVE this truck! Also at 14:31 he says it perfectly. "If your looking for a mid-size truck that is livable every single day and then on the weekends also delivers your Baja Dreams ." Perfectly said man.
I'm still driving my 2003 4Runner Sport with the 4.7-liter V8, but I'm starting to shop around for something newer. I wish Toyota would make their trucks and SUVs a little more comfortable and luxurious with more power and better technology, but I guess they don't want to compete against themselves (Lexus). I'm waiting to see what the new Ford Ranger has to offer before I make a decision. I've seen some photos of late model "Ranger Raptors" that seem pretty appealing.
Joseph Smith Sure
If you're looking for good resale value, Toyota would have been the better choice. Chevy products drop like a rock.
Joseph Smith glad you love it! I have a z71 Colorado and it's perfect for me.
No doubt you are right about that. I did look like I said but man this Chevy just did it for me big time. 5 months later and I still LOVE it like the day I bought it...actually even better!
Every Tacoma should come with a free Dr Ho's Back Belt because of the horrible seating position
I agree
I've got an 01 tacoma with over 246,000 miles on it and it runs amazing still.
I have a 2002 with 213k and it's an absolute beast and still worth almost 10k
Mark Brand they hold value that's for sure. My dad actually bought it in 2003 when I was 9 and gave it to me 4 years ago. I could never sell it. Been maintaining it since and I'm sure I'll die before it does.
Yeah I'm on my second taco. Bought a 98 in 04 for $8500 sold it in '13 for $6500. I'm probably about to sell my taco because I just got married and we're trying to put ourselves through college debt free but I'm pretty sure I'll get another one in the future.
I'm really sad though because I like 1st gens and I probably won't own one again. I might buy one just for camping and stuff though. I just think a lot about safety and the 20-25 yr old technology would make me nervous to daily drive after I graduate.
I have an 01 Ram with 435,000 miles. Your point?
i also wish you would of talked about how low the suspension hangs in the chevy. its lower than the diff wouldnt that be a constant worry
Do you need an exhaust brake if you can only pull 5,000 pounds in the Colorado?
You certainly don't *need* it. But it also doesn't hurt. It was probably easier for Chevy to leave it in there for the diesel ZR2 than to take it out.
comes standard on all Duramax's. If you get the z71 package instead of the zr2 you can tow closer to 7500 - 8k LBS
per chevy's website z71-7000/ zr2 - 5000
mojoriden 7700 lbs for the 2wd diesel
Jorel Davis No you don't need it. It comes with 4-wheel disc brakes standard and a trailer brake controller that actually works, unlike the junk half-defective one Toyota puts in their trucks lately.
I have a Tacoma TRD off-road. It’s still the same to theTRD pro inside and it doesn’t feel too small inside! You’re just too damn big bro.😂
👍👍👍👍
😂😂
Maybe you're just to small? Just sayin'
I'm way smaller than this dude. But I'm 6'2" ,and yes they feel hella cramped, unbearable for a daily driver.
Terrence Jones "unbearable" STFU
Heres the difference. In 5 years the TRD pro will drop 50 cents from MSRP in resale value. The ZR2 will be WORTH 50 cents resale value.
You are right buddy ......I love my taco
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Listen I know how much you Toyota guys like to think that but truth is this truck is all new so it will take a while to see if this particular truck and design can survive the test of time.
@@k.tucker2011 All new since 2016 yes. So the exact same arguement your attempting to defend the chevy with are LITERALLY identical for the chevy as well. So........ back at you? But let me do a quick mic drop, what's the number 1 midsize truck for pretty much the last decade? tacoma. What vehicle has gotten the highest resale value for about the same amount of time? Tacoma. The numbers speak for themselves, fan or not.
@@herpderp1662 I actually wasn't defending or bashing anything just speaking the truth about reputation and reliability. The facts are that Chevy and Toyota make pretty good vehicles. The engines in GM are beyond great and Toyotas just make you feel good knowing your money was invested well.
Toyota really needs to do something about the seating position. I think that's the biggest complaint about Tacomas. I'll be curious to see the reliability of the ZR2 over the next couple of years.
I wanted a Tacoma so bad, but I just couldnt feel comfortable in it. I took it for a test drive 3 times! 3! But I just couldnt convince myself into buying it ... so i ended up with a Tundra TRD ... ironically for less price. than a Tacoma TRD manual. Hmmm sometimes the "market" is not rational.
I had the Tacoma, my right hip kept falling asleep. I'm not a huge dude, I'm pretty well fit, 6'1" and it was awful on longer jaunts. I also despised that damn motor, it was fine with the stock tire, I put on some BFG AT's that were just a little bit bigger and boy did that ruin the vehicle. It was awful for fuel economy, terrible at finding gears going fast (where I live the freeway is 75mph), I was going to chase the rabbit with a rear gear after putting on an Icon stage 4. The hip thing progressed worse and worse, to the point I started to get scared.
Now, one thing about that Tacoma, it was worth damn near what I bought it for, which is something I've only had in a few other vehicles (those were typically insanely discounted, not something Toyota does with Tacomas).
So far, I love the ZR2 (we have a diesel), it fits on trails, is very stable on the highway, rarely shifts at high speeds, accelerates on par with the Tacoma we had, even to the point my wife thinks the ZR2 is faster. It can go fast off road, and on the highway it is just a joy, not to spongy but not so stiff you think you're in a one ton.
I don't find myself going, "oh man I wish I had gotten the V6", ever.
I like the seating position though
James Flores how tall are u? Weight? That has a lot to do with it
im 6ft 1in 195 lbs
How many jobs does Toyota create in North America? From factories, parts distributors dealerships etc! I think it's ok that they keep some of their profits! They earned it. No government bailouts for their factories!
Well, looks like if Toyota needs a bailout for their factory, they'll have to get it from Mexico 🇲🇽! Thanks Toyota!
He said "Chevy break down". Sums it up perfectly.
With the ZR2 package, GM got it right...while I'm not a fan of the Colorado, I did have an 2000 S10ZR2, and it was a very nice truck...As shown in this review, the ZR2 package is WAY more than just some stickers, it's a well engineered OR package...
so the chevy tells you all the details of how you are stuck lol 4:55
Brian Murray pretty sick tho
They should do this review again after 5 and 10 years. See which one is holding up better
The fact that there are like a hundred RUclips videos complete with heated discussions in the comments comparing a freaking Chevy Colorado... to the TRD Pro Taco is nothing short of amazing for Chevy. I've owned two TRD Off Road Tacomas (2001 and 2009). Last year my wife and I decided to treat ourselves to new vehicles, She got a 2018 TRD Pro 4Runner and while I did test drove the TRD-Pro Taco, (Puts on Nomex, EOD-Bomb suit and wraps himself in aluminum foil) I came home with the Colorado ZR2 Diesel and love it.
This is Off-Road.com and we're not deducting points because a vehicle is less capable off road? Ground clearance is huge. The ZR2 and a Subaru have similar ground clearance and that's acceptable?
Jorel Davis ground clearance at the diff. Subarus are 4 corner IFS which automatically gives them an edge with ground clearance. Chevy should've went with at least a 32" if not a 33" tire for the ZR2 version. Where the ZR2 thrives is traction not ground clearance for the time being
Jesse Hernandez 33's are possible on the ZR2 of a 1" body lift is installed according to GM engineers.
Jesse Hernandez
Then why give it a front locker?
You can't use a front locker on high speed desert running with all those corners. Makes no sense and with all that traction you still need clearance for whoops.
Clearance is the most important thing when off roading right after suspension and recovery gear.
Jordan Yang because it's design was to be more than just a desert runner.the front locker allows this vehicle to be more capable than a typical 2wd prerunner with a rear locker. For someone like me who doesn't always have a boat launch and has to beach launch. Front and rear lockers made the world of difference. This is the adventure vehicle. If you've ever desert run you would know that ultimate ground clearance isn't what is important, it's wheel travel.
yes, that extra half, yes, half inch of ground clearance on the trd is going to make all the difference. The Colorado has stock rock slider rails in case that .5 inches makes all the difference. Your argument is pretty weak.
Well you said both Toyota and Chevy missed the mark by not have a more powerful motor like the raptor. Well the raptor is a full size truck and the Tacoma and Colorado are mid size. The power is not necessary with this size truck.
Thank you for saying that. Amen
The Toyota will just be barely broke in when the chevy is going in for its first or second
problem
Except when they break in half from rusting through the frame rails
@@vilneas6358 thats the 2nd gen
@@wagsbro2044 Go to google images and see how much the 2nd generation rust. It's almost unbelievable how much they rust in as low as 2 years.
@@fulfilledlife9211 they replaced the entire frames for free.... for everyone... but yeah would've been spooky then.
@@vilneas6358 umm, nope
I worked as a service advisor for chevy and toyota, several years at both... i drive a Toyota Tacoma..nuff said!
wait a minute.... you want to go off roading and feel a smooth ride?
Chapo Guzman LOL! Good one.
No shit I'm tired of these pansy FB "SO CALLED OFF ROAD ROAD BASTARDS" complaining about in convenience. FUCK are you kidding me off roading
Is a sport through and throughout. So unless they make vagina text trolls off roader's then shit lets communism it all!!!
eric rush If you're racing off road you need a suspension that will soak up the bumps so you can keep control at high speeds. Off roading isn't just mudding bud
A smooth ride means the tires are constantly in contact with the ground as the springs and dampeners are pushing down onto the ground all the time, and they make the right adjustments even as new bumps appear and fall away. This is pretty much the most important part of a high speed offroad vehicle and the result is a smooth ride.
What is this guy smoking you can even feel rocks in trophy trucks
When was the last time you saw a Chevy on an African safari...just saying
The exact same time a tacoma was on one. Which is never. Every one else in the world gets the Helix, not the tacoma.
He said Chevy as the brand not the model, Toyota's are used on African safaris all the time Land Cruisers mainly but *NO* Chevys at all. :/
Isuzu D-max..... all the time. Isuzu d-max is more like the colorado than the tacoma is like the hilux.
All they can afford is shit 😀
@@TheGamerXL Because chevy don't sell in Africa?
Chevy left a box of donuts under the seat
Chad M fat guy can’t be comfortable on the Tacoma’s seats.... I wonder why!?!?
Chad M lol
Hehe
Buuuuuuuurrrrrrpppppppp!!!!!!!!
Chad are you flirting with the big guy? chubby chaser.
sick of those stupid comment about paying 40000$ for small truck while u can pay the same for a full size. NOT everybody has a grant garage not everybody wants to pay 150$ a tank of gas not everybody want to drive an elehant into a tight parkage. it is like you would laugh at a person with a mini cooper while he could buy a big ass truck instead.
Any garage in America will fit a fullsize truck. smh
Friend of mine is a professional driver and an ardent Ford guy. He has never owned a Toyota. However, he was hired to drive TRD Pro's for a special event for a weekend. He said that none of them had a problem even though they rode them very hard, continuously, all day long. He was "surprised you could take anything off the lot and drive it that hard without a problem."
As an ex-chevy truck owner I would never dare taking the ZR2 into a National Forest unless I have a tow truck coming with me.
Riiiiight. I hope the toyota you're taking now has two locking diffs.
Why is that ... its # 1 and # 2 tied with the GMC Sierra Chevrolet Silverado is the highest towing capable truck on planet ... FACT .... GM dominates the top ten longest lasting vehicles in the world 6 spots in top ten ..... theres so much more ... you must of bought a used pre owned vehicle and got bad taste of pre owners ...your opinion doesnt match the facts ...
genxer711 agreed brother. Had. A z71 worst junk
genxer711
@@kayakuprising5914 LMAO my 2wd Tacoma has survived Prescott National Forest, Tonto National forest and a few more, plus Ive forded the Agua Fria river when ti was in flood stage, and have driven through several feet of water many times. I dont know about you but Id say I dont need those fucking front lockers. I only got stuck once , had to back down and try again. It happens. Esp in Rear driver only ..no 4wd to help pull the front end up
It always amuses me when people refuse to accept that GM has taken many steps forward. The Camaro setting laps at the ring, people buying a CTS V over an M3, now here in the comments people still hating on a Chevy for out shining a Toyota. GM is on the rise people, deal with it
Umm, did you not watch the video? Torque, offroad capability (double lockers), better tires, better suspension, better seating, better gui, more rear leg room.
sputnikalgrim If amuses you? More like it annoys you bwahahaha
I don't have experience with the latest gm stuff but I will never forget garbage it was making up to 15 years ago when I was in the automotive inspections business. I do not beleive for a second that American Corp culture has changed.
Gm is part of the problem the z71 and zr2 colorado are the exception. I just bought a trd off road, and was looking at the z71 Silverado, it was the most pussyfied truck I have ever been in. The z71 has the same ground clearance ad the standard Silverado. Now even know it's gone on the 2019 that front bumper hangs so low not only does it look bad I would end up ripping that piece off. I means it's a nice well crafted truck and still not as bad as the new auto start stop f150. Toyota is like an old dog it takes a beating and comes back for more.
@@kayakuprising5914 go watch the vid were the trd off-road, not even the pro has to pull the zr2 out of the mud
Again? how much did your daddy the Chevy salesman pay you for this video? lol
He is a a Chevy guy from the very start. Listen him.
compliments both trucks and gives what he doesn't like about both trucks. how did you go with he is a chevy guy?
Everybody hates it when Chevy dose it right but the truth is they've been doing it right for a while now
Had a Chevy S-10 with the ZR-2 package. On paper it looked liked a beast and when it was running it was. Problem was something was always going wrong and it was in the shop so often I was on a first name basis with the service writer. My conscience would not let me sell it to someone else in a private sale. Traded for a Toyota which performs just as well and other than routine maintaince never goes to the shop.
I thought that was a well done review. Thanks for taking the time to do a comparison. I think your review was balanced and informative. I hope you can get your hands on a V6 ZR2 to see how you like the different power train.
Is the towing and payload really that bad on the ZR2? Thats kinda a deal breaker for me.
the DSSV offroad suspension cuts into the towing capacity. I guess pick your poison, Do you want the most extreme offroad factory truck or do you want something that can tow 7500lbs? if you need 2500 more lbs of towing go for the z71, but the z71 doesn't have dual locking diffs or suspension articulation that can do extreme offroading like rock crawling and such.
Thats the dealbreak bit. Not so much the towing but the payload. This this is prime to be a long range touring dream, but they chose speed over capability and I need more the later and less the former. Its a shame too, because it has everything else going for it. Sure you could spend 42 grand then rip out the suspension to bring the capacity back but then you are talking about a very expensive truck...so much that I could get a lesser version and build it up myself for less.
Patrick Rich You'd be better off getting a Z71 and doing some work to it in my opinion.
Patrick Rich or spend a couple hundred bucks and put airbags under the rear end. Its easy bro. I routinely tow over 20k with my 2002 F350 airbagged with a compressor under the bed.
If you need something for towing, you probably shouldn't be looking at compact trucks
I think you're comparing apples and oranges and if you buy the ZR2 to tow you're some kind of special
The ZR2 Duramax will out tow the Toyota any day They just gave it that rating because it's higher off the ground Also the front bumper has air dams blocking the radiator you just need to take those out for your transmission to keep cool GM doesn't wanna deal with all of the red tape putting a tow rating like that but they go 8000 pounds easily I just towed a 3500 pound trailer with a 6000 pound truck Only sag a few inches and had plenty of control of course with trailer electric brakes helping and a sway bar
Leaning towards the Tacoma Trd off road. However, I’m going to wait for the Ranger to come out. I’m hoping for a Raptor version.
I wonder how much of the steering sharpness difference was the tires? hard to know. As a tacoma owner, the ZR2 would be my truck tomorrow if I were to drop money on one. But I think it might get me into trouble. One thing that concerns me though is how far under the rear axle the bottom strut mount is. Looks very vulnerable. And those struts don't look cheap
I was Toyota all day until I drove the Chevy. Changed my perspective.
The towing cap of the ZR2 w/ the diesel is actually 7,000 lbs
The guy is talking about “sitting comfortable and real life living”. Boy youre the only 350 pound dude in a compact truck lol
Richard Noa 😂😂
Not going to lie, I've never been a fan of Toyota's product, but the Tacoma TRD Pro is the nicest midsize truck on the market. This is coming from someone who only drives GM products because my father and uncles worked there for 30 years each, so I'm a bit biased. With that said, I find GM can't seem to get the proportions right on their midsize trucks - which is why I went full size with the Silverado. The Tacoma has the straight lines that I like on full size trucks. With the new 2019 Ford Ranger though... tough to say which would get my business.
I’d pick the TRD Pro Tacoma every time.
Comparing these two V6 mid sized trucks to a Raptors' V8 engine lol. Of course the Raptor is going to be and feel faster. Tacoma for me.
Let's be honest, we all know that the Toyota is bulletproof, all their cars go 300,000 easy with just regular maintenance. Also, this is off-road.com if we were looking for a comfort car, you wouldn't be looking at an offroad truck
Jordan Alonso Not true anymore, look at the reliability ratings on the new Tacoma, seems to be a ton of issues with them.
William Stewart only the base model (4 cylinders) and the reason for that is basically it is too small and engine and can't quite support the trucks weight. Unless you looked at a different article, in that case I'll have to do some more research.
Jordan Alonso exactly all our toyota have a 150000 plus with no promblems
Ha I've had plenty of chevys rolling 300k and sold them to respectable owners!!!
But are you realy going to keep that truck for 300k miles lol. It takes almost 20 years just to make it to 150k.
Great job General Motors
Are the transmissions better now in the Chevrolet's?
Which one is faster
The Tacoma won't even be broke in by the time the zr has been junked an recycled back into beer cans where it came from.
Who cares about being broke in when brand new it's going to be stuck with only one locking diff.
Butt hurt
most people...
Ricky bobby I’m sure the only thing you could afford is that trashy beer. Why are you adding your opinion to something that is so beyond you ?
Es T I’m looking to by a 2019, I have been on the Tacoma off road page for a couple months. Lots of transmission and drive line complaints. Turned me off on the tacos and I drove a fj40 land cruiser for 13 years.
This video is just a sales pitch for the Chevy. I do like that the Chevy has a front locking diff, but that would not sway me to buy it over a Tacoma with just that. We'll have to see how these trucks are holding up after 10 years.
Kornholeeoo
They threw a front locker on a truck with 8.9" of clearance and racing shocks.
I don't think Chevy knows what a front locker is used for.
Why do you say that? He explained in the review why he likes the Chevy better, so what's your reasoning?
They should both be holding up fine. Especially if these motherfuckers cost 40k.
Kornholeeoo 1
Who cares about 10 yrs, when the Toy is going to be getting stuck without a front locker half the time.
The best part of the Toyota 3.5L V6 engine is the Dual Injection (Multi-Port and Direct Fuel Injection), which should eliminate the carbon build up problem on the intake valves, that plagues Direct Injection engines such as the Colorado's 3.6L V6.
You must be tech to know that
@@whalman511 He's a scientist
Now go compare the resale value of the 2017 trd pro and zr2 in late 2019. The Tacoma is about 5k more on average. Those 5k can easily add you front lockers and and a lot more mods.
The Toyota maintains about a 2% better margin in resale, thats approx $800 after 4 years, so its a negligible amount.
Exactly and add to the discount from Chevy it evens out. Dealers don’t move on pros prices. I’m a fan of both trucks but literally in every aspect the ZR2 wins. Suspension, interior, tech, engine choices. And comes with better off road tires out the gate the pros standard tires are not that good it’s more pavement tires. Reliability claims cool ZR2 are holding steady and not to mention the average joe be buying new vehicles 4-7 years.
But you have to spend that money to make it compete with a stock ZR2 off the showroom floor. ZR2 for the win considering it's significantly less expensive to begin with since dealers negotiate
How did you fit in these trucks?
lol, the Raptor is in an entirely different class! That's like saying, "bro - the Toyota Camry and Chevy Malibu are missing the power of the BMW M5, they should have taken a page from BMW."
Hey guess what a ZR2 just beat the record on a Baja course Including every raptor that ran it Also you cannot go where one of these could because they're smaller the frame is tougher you can't jump them as hard Believe me a collision frame expert looked at both of them the ZR2 is built a lot better for jumping Also I'm going to get the twin turbo kit for the diesel and I will be able to keep up with any raptor on the straightaway And I only spent 37K brand new midnight addition I could almost buy 2 for one raptor
I always hear great stuff about new American cars, then they hit the road and fall to pieces. I'm an American and I love Toyota vehicles, especially 4Runner and LC. The Chevy seems cool but I would not spend my money on it. And almost $50k...no thanks. Big boy needs a Tundra or Silverado.
Zachary basically it’s an Isuzu D max
I smell fanboy
@@jeremyfufushnick2965 I know you ain't talkin to me, but hell why not be a fanboy? Do you like something in your life better than something else that is suppose to do the same thing? I mean anything? Do you know for a fact that something in your life works alot better than that of what your friend may have?...(no specific item). Yes you do because everyone has something like that. no matter the item. Toyota Trucks and SUV's have proven themselves time and time again...Am i a fan boy? Hell yeah.... but only because I have been on both sides. Not because i tried one and have buyers remorse, and am now trying to justify it. Facts dude.. Fuck GM.
U can buy a Chevy used for 5 k lol
why do tacoma drivers always talk about resale value? if you buy a vehicle isn't the point to drive it into the ground?
I think the average new vehicle is kept for 4.3 years. I've purchased 4 new vehicles and had 14 vehicles total. Longest I've ever kept one was my WRX at 3 years. So resale value is important to me and based on the numbers would be important to most people.
SwiftBassBeats you can't drive a Toyota into the ground
Lol, no it's not the point. And an intelligent person looks toward the future of an investment. And vehicles are an investment, sooooo...
You drive it till the next model comes out
SwiftBassBeats, No, it's about an investment... most likely you're not familiar with the term "Investment" ... look it up!! I'm pretty sure you're not gonna look it up doe!!!
Which one will last longer??? Right
I see an error at 0:56. The Chevy's tow rating with the diesel is much higher than 5,000 pounds. IIrc, it's more like 7,800 pounds.
Gee, more NEW tech from Chevy, Cant imagine what WILL go wrong.
Actually if you get the Turbo diesel Duramax version of the Colarado ZR2 your max towing capacity is about 7700 pounds which outperforms the Tacoma, it also still cheaper than the Tacoma.
After 5-6 years the Toyota will still running strong while the Chevy is heading to the junkyard.
Jerry if people only look at the whole picture
Jerry 5-6 years? You've obviously never owned a good GM product like this. Sure the Tacoma will probably outlast it, but try to be realistic and objective.
i dont even keep vehicles that long! so im good with my colorado!
DoMullett hey no intectual honesty allowed here.
Toyota built the best reputation for dependability in the 1970s to the 1990's. However the reliability difference between a Toyota and a chevy/Ford truck is almost nil. The vehicle most likely to reach 200K miles according to current vehicle registrations? #1 F250. #2. Ford Expedition. Go ahead and google it. The dependability issue was an issue 20 years ago. Today with cars built by robots it's a Non issue. My last Ford truck had 190K before I sold it. Ran perfectly with plenty of power. No issues just regular maintenance.
My biggest complaint with the ZR2 and I'm a Chevy guy is the $1045 cost of replacing "each" shock on it! That is crazy!!!
Great review thanks
TOYOTA, I LOVE WHAT YOU DO FOR ME TOYOTAAAAAAAAA
I am so getting the ZR2 !!!!!!!!!!!!
It would have been nice to see the 3.6L V6 in the Colorado instead of the duramax.
Why didn't you test the Colorado with the 300hp V6?
Why didn't you compare the departure angle ?
Chevy Colorado ZR2 is trash at 47k. Tacoma hold it value way better than it mid size competitor
yee V cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/rankings/compact-pickup-trucks
^ Which is better between the two?
If I had 9 lives I'd spend 8 of them driving a Toyota off a cliff... coming from 36 year Toyota tech...NOT what they used to be..give it 8 years maybe less and the frame will rot out sitting in your driveway.
mike smith shhhh don't tell the Toyota fools that.
Haha somebody's sponsored by Chevy
Nice, seems like a good choice, less ground clearance, worse approach angle, and lower tow rating, and more expensive fuel.
.5 inches.... really? smh. Better off-road capability: double lockers, better tires, better shocks, more torque, better user interface.
My 2016 Colorado was junk.
I know this is off road., but I bought a 17 Colorado 4x4 crew cab with trailer pkg, and 308 hp V6. Quiet, smooth on road., & well built., has tons of power, 8 speed auto and Iam getting 24 mpg avg. I really haven't been off road ( just out on the farm) but Iam really impressed how well built this truck is., oh , $31.500 out the door, Bose, Nav, locking diff, tow haul mode, fog lights, steps on bumper & more. Iam not knocking the Toyota, and I didn't buy the Off road one., just wanted to say, The Chevy Colorado is not junk, as a matter of fact, it's far from it !!!
Will be picking up the trd pro taco this winter cheers.
Comparing a GM and a Toyota?? Best laugh I had in a wile. Thank you. The only race GM will win, is to the scrap yard.. 😂
Funny. I've seen alot more 90's Gm trucks with 300k + of hard miles than Any other truck. The gm trucks from the 90's are all over the road where I live.
dude my zr2 bison is a savage
@@pauliecopez2683 quit smoking cheap shit chevy will never be like Toyota
i think Toyota Tacoma looks better over all one of the best looking trucks every mad
Totally agree.
No is not. is ugly as shit. The Colorado is better truck, You guys think, oh is Toyota is better, is not like that in these days, every manufacturer have is defects. The Colorado and Tacoma are not perfect trucks. But today in the market, Chevy Colorado is better truck.
ElJomoL It's literally an opinion, you idiot
ElJomoL He'll no the Tacoma is way better.
Lol ..Toyota is a pile of crap. Trust me, i've driven both brands!
Thought the zr2 had a 2 inch lift from the original
Good input Steve. I hope you are tracking cost of ownership. That would be interesting after 5 yrs should you keep both of them that long
I won’t bee doing off roading but in the future I may get an RV. Which would be best?
You compared a ford raptor to a Toyota Tacoma...really!?! You compared a full sized truck...it's apples and oranges. It's like driving a Honda SI and saying o darn if only it had the power of a Camaro or Ford Mustang.
Toyota any day it's proven all over the world.
the best way I heard it is that Toyotas are "Taliban Tested" lol
Steve Kioussis Yep, it’s kind of boring...but every fairly recent adventure/exploration documentary and war zone newscast has at least one (sometimes all) Toyota truck/suv in them. That use to be Range Rover territory.
thats why its the #1 truck for ISIS
First Denied nah, Iran's really been pushing the Nissan Frontier for ISIS
It also is proven to suck on fuel milage!!!!
The Colorado is so great that Chevrolet discontinued sales of that POS in the USA for several years because they couldn't compete with Tacoma. Tacoma sales more than Colorado, Canyon & Frontier combined. The Tacoma owns over 60% of the mid-size truck market & has the highest resale value out of any vehicle on the planet. That's because it's the best mid-sized truck on the planet.
NO BIG DEAL TV McDonald's sales the most burgers. Doesnt Make them the best.
Ryan C but it does make them the most successful.
Thanks for taking the time to put down your play doe & color books to respond to the comment I didnt leave for you to respond too. Lol
Happy trolling Ryan
NO BIG DEAL TV sorry I hurt your feelings so much so you feel you have to be a fool and respond in a childish way hmmm did you just pick up your play doe. Btw if you comment on RUclips expect someone to comment. If you get hurt over a comment you shouldn't comment at all.
Ryan C Lol. Whatever you say troll. I didnt go to your RUclips channel or any of your social media to comment to you because I dont give a flying fuck what you have to say. My comment was to this channel on this video. If you think I was commenting hoping someone like yourself would respond to me, well... that makes you a fool. Why do you think anyone gives a shit what you have to say? Do you think you are special? Lmfao.
Anyone who is serious about offroading builds an offroad rig. They dont buy one off of a dealership lot.
Say what you want about Toyota Trucks. You dont see Toyota giving $5000, $7,500, $10,000 redates & 0% financing begging people to buy their unreliable/ low resale value junk. Tacoma owns the mid size truck market & always will. Sorry if that hurts your feelings. Na. Actually I dont care about your feelings or thoughts or likes. How about you get a life. Oooppps. I forgot. You are a troll & dont have a life. Lol
NO BIG DEAL TV hahaha damn you fucked in the head dude. I didn't know this was your channel. Btw Toyota lost the test. Hopefully someone doesn't look at you on the street you might begin to cry, did you getting your head dunked in the toilet growing up or maybe you still do because you sure get upset over nothing and have to act all tough on the internet. Don't worry it should get better one day. The girls will stop picking on you. lol man I bet your ass hurts from all the butt hurt you show.
VERY NICE REVIEW , NICE COMPARISON AND HONESTY.
The infotainment system and comfortable seats trump approach angle, towing, steering feel and reliability in an off-road test. The sport sure has changed in the last few years.
I feel like you were very strategic in omitting details like the fact that the Tacoma has a rear locker (only mentioning it in passing) and the fact that the ZR2 starts cheaper because the TRD is only offered as a quad cab, where the ZR2 is offered in an extended cab. If you compare apples to apples the ZR2 starts at $42,620
Patrick Rich The difference in price is minimal. Who cares?
That would be a hit against the Toyota. It's their fault they don't offer any other configuration. The 4 door zr2 has almost 3 more inches of leg room in the back too.
+EGGINFOOLS exactly who are they selling to... and average of 4.9-5-6' people or 5-9-6-4' people ITS THE UNITED STATES AND WE ARE LARGER SO WHEN YOU ARE IN CUSTOMER SERVICE IN ANOTHER COUNTRY ACCOMMODATE YOUR BUYER Jesus!
eric rush which is why my point stands. More room in the chevy
Does this guy work directly for Chevy?
If that can be called "work"...
I'd take Zr2 even though i've had 3 toyotas.
That's until you actually get a chevy...
What’s better for the Chevy, the 2.8 diesel or the 3.8
Kind of funny he states the Chevy's front wheels stay straight, around the 7:45 minute point, but the video clearly shows the front wheels dodging left and right in the video to keep the vehicle straight. Might ought not to have shown a clip of the front tires as he said that one. My 2015 Tacoma really is planted. It doesn't ever feel likes it's floating on the highway. I tow a very heavy motorcycle trailer with a big tool box on it and my Harley. Over 2,000 lbs and I never even feel it back there and I travel all over the US as a travel nurse. I even took it through the Vermont mountains without a hiccup. But I do have that big 4 liter V6, which I wish Toyota had kept, but bumped up the numbers in it. The reason I bought it instead of the '16 was for that engine.
Toyota all the way!
I love my imports and their reliability. But GM has been improving very nicely. Heck, I have an 02 Trailblazer LTZ and wont give it up. If I was ever given a shot at either I would definitely go for the ZR2.
The bros need to really venture out of their brocoma’s. Time to put on big boy pants.
I seriously doubt American corporate "philosophy" has changed over the last 15 years since I left the field. Just look at all fups from ford and the rest, numerous lawsuits... I've seen so many ridiculous screw-ups from detroit that I would NEVER come close any of their masterpieces.
Front and rear locking diffs! Anyone and I mean anyone that does ANY off roading. would choose that over crawl mode!!!!! Just saying!
I'll take my 6 speed manual that Chevy doesn't offer. You can add a front locker easy
Toyota's A-Trac does miracles, and - as others have mentioned - front diff lock can be added.
06 Colorado 200000 plus miles still going strong no problems!
Love my 2010 TRD off road 6 speed ! When they get rid of the 3.5L and go back to the 4.0L, I'll look in to buying a new one as long as it's still available with a 6 speed. What would be really nice is a 7 speed with a granny low ! Remember when 4wd's had a low gear that you would skip when you weren't pulling houses down the road ? The shift knob could read, L-1-2-3-4-5-OD-R. Kinda like bow ties of yore. i
Previously owned a 2007 trd with 4.0 engine. I loved driving it. I just bought a 2017 tacoma, I am very frustrated with throttle response.
@@uswee I heard about the throttle response problems.
I still have my 2010 TRD Offroad Tacoma, my only problem with it is the gas mileage. Other than that I'd be good with driving it another 10 years or more.
@@johnossendorf9979
Keep it. I wish I would have kept my 2007
@@uswee I plan on driving it till the end of time. I can relate to regretting selling a vehicle. I had an 07 FJ Cruiser. Not as versatile as the 2010 Tacoma TRD Offroad I traded it in on but with a little more power and Fulltime 4wd it was tons of fun to drive, especially in the snow !
lol, you're absolutely right, TOYOTA is always the benchmark, always the brand that other companies choose for comparison of quality, i wonder why that is? (things that make ya go hmmmm)
Nobody claims that Yotes are not durable, but their tech is 10-15 years behind some others. The latter is the primary reason the former is true.
10-15 years behind and still better lol🤷♂️
@@EdBert Their drivetrain tech is top-notch. "Infotainment" entune is crap but I put a nice AM JVC for less than $300. Beats the hell out of replacing engine, transmission, etc. on a regular basis.
I know which one id want. The reliable one.
Jaime Ricafrente thanks for trying jaime. But, notice nobody even responded to the jerk? Lol
The diesel motor is more reliable
One Man On Fire until you get a little water in your take and it dies I bought a TRD and went out with a buddy of
Mine on a wheeling trip and that is exactly what happend both stock used my taco to pull his Colorado out of the trails
Used to be reliable, not any more, Toyotas making now plastic garbage cars Korean like, and the maintenance is fucking expansive
@guy proulx its not a chevy its an isuzu.
Sorry, you are right wildman! Fords are strong enough to pull a house! But that's only because you live in a trailer!
Fords are garbage. I got a 2018 Ford f250 and it was trash.
Ford gay even ram is better
The Ford Raptor is not the "bar" setter for offroading. It's wide. It's got a ridiculously low payload and it's not all that efficient. It's good for running through open desert roads and that's about it.
The Tacoma TRD and ZR2 are designed, and are certainly more practical, for offroading. You don't need lots of power for technical offroading and/or overlanding. You need decent power delivery and efficiency. Both the ZR2 and TRD provide that to varying degrees.
I really wish the OEM's would stop listening to self-proclaimed truck enthusiasts who keep demanding more power and jumping capabilities....that's not what offroading is about and you're ruining the market for those of us who want a real truck instead of a wanna-be desert-runner.
Kal P I’ve been saying this forever. Everyone saying “Put a V8 in it! Put a V8 in it!” WHY? To tow? No one buying these trucks uses them on a regular basis to tow. That’s what a full size is for. I bought a ZR2 because I want to off road, not pull a horse trailer.
Ok I’m on my second Colorado and could not be happier. The first was a 2016, Ext Cab,4x4, V6, we used for 4 years and 6 months, putting 56,000 miles on it, with at least 20,000 of that towing a 22’,4,000 lbs travel trailer. Flawlessly on the flats an Smokey Mountains, Green Mountans, Adirondack Mountains, as far North as Bar Harbor ME, and South as Key West FL. But after we both retired from mass to Florida and needed only one vehicle, we traded the Ext Cab in on a Crew Cab, we wanted a new Gladiator, but I did not like the price ,steering, ride and handling, especially compared with the Colorado, or power. I tested a Ranger FX4 an loved the power an trans, but not the ride or brakes and fit&finish. So we ended up with a 2019 Colorado Crew Cab 4x4, V6, W/T that’s loaded with everything I need an wanted. If I were to buy for off road? I’d get the V6, with the Bison bumpers and skid plates! I was able to get the skid plates from the dealer on mine and removed the dam dam. But now we tow a new 2020 Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS! That weighs just about 4,700 empty, 5,400 lbs ready to go with empty gray an black tanks, with 1/3 fresh water tank, just for flushing if there are no hook ups only. The Colorado does a great job! Good luck have fun and stay safe and healthy!