Is the 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro the KING of midsize TRUCKS?
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- Опубликовано: 15 окт 2024
- The Toyota Tacoma TRD continues to be the go to for truck lovers who want that midsize truck that can go anywhere. Under the hood is the tried and true 3.5L V6 pumping out 278 HP & mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. The TRD PRO has all the bits to take you off road and bring you back home. On the inside there are some specific TRD appointments with very comfortable and supportive seats. Let me show you all the details on this 2019 Toyota TRD Pro!
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The optional snorkel will not let you go into deeper water. It is meant to prevent dirt and sand from being sucked into the intake.
You can definitely go in deeper water than normally without worrying. But people with snorkals don't drive their trucks like boats..
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Tidwell the snorkel is not intended for underwater use. You may be right about better fording depths but who knows by how much.
I just bought the pro with air intake. Not designed for deep water.....but built for fun
For that price ill just buy a used tundra. Great review!
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Thanks for the review Joe! I have a ‘19 TRD Off Road, love it. Cost about $12K less than the pro. Put wheels, tires, Faux Pro grill, black out emblems, bed cover, and tinted windows. Don’t worry about the cheap rod to hold the hood up, it’s a Toyota, won’t have to be opened to much.
U got it right bro..if there’s one thing they’ve know for is that reliability and resales value hands down 👍🏾👍🏾
So very true!
I had a ‘79 Toyota 4WD PU I bought new in ‘79 ( 1st yr out here in U.S.) Had it 7 years and it went places bigger trucks couldn’t go. Nothing like the fancy one today but it got the job done. Nice job Joe!
👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸 P.S. Mine only cost $7,100, ah, the good ‘ol days!
Thx for the honest review. Great truck but for 48k they need to update a lot of things.
100% agree but at least the don’t lose too much value
Nice review!! Nice truck!! Just for your knowledge Joe, that "bedliner" in the Tacoma IS the actual bed. It's not a liner, it's a composite bed. Good job.
Thanks for that extra info Phil and the compliment!
Holds its value better than anything else on the road, car or truck.
And that's mainly why most people buy them. This is a prime example how brand loyalty can overcome all the shortcomings of this truck.
HiPlains1 that’s a whole lot of loyalty then!
@@rsenior7140 resale it's the king. Nobody can deny it. But you are also paying allot more up front. And discounts are little to none. As far as reliability its not any better then a Frontier Pro 4X. Drive train is better on the Nissan with its trusty VQ40 24 valve DOHC 4 liter with honest 5 speed automatic with OD. The taco's 3.5 with its gear searching, hard shifting, early shifting active learning 6 speed is a hot mess. It might get a few MPG's more then the Nissan but they can have it. The 2020 will be better with finally offering power seats and get this, the ability to raise the seat! Plus they will offer LED lights and android auto and Apple carplay. But its still going to keep the whimpy 3.5/6 speed. Many buy it on looks. But that low roof line puts you sitting on the floor with your legs straight out. I so much prefer my Nissan Pro 4X seats (8 way power) where you sit higher. Visibility is much better in the Nissan and ergonomics are exponentially better. You really feel like you in a truck whereas the taco feels more like a car. You compromise everything for the better looks of the Tacoma. When looking I test drove the toyota two times because of all the hype this truck always gets. But after driving the Ranger, Colorado, Frontier, and Tacoma I have to say the toyota impressed me the least. But its the best looking out of the bunch. That's about it.
@@HiPlains1 Great! Glad you enjoy your Nissan! I know dealerships have knocked thousands of dollars off of them, so I'm sure you got a nice deal. Me? I love my 17 Tacoma, and I know I'll get the best resale value out of anything else out there. Since it's paid off, I won't have to spend much more on the 2020!
@@rsenior7140 I wanted to buy a cement gray off road fully loaded with the 6-speed manual transmission but the dealer didn't discount even one penny. I just don't buy cars like that it's not that great in my opinion. The manual transmissions are rarefied air.
It may not have the grandness of others in the segment but it is without doubt the most dependable
The Best Automobile Reviewer on RUclips... cheers ✌️
That really means a lot! Thanks for saying that!
Heated seats in Florida...That's got to be a dealer joke..lol
LMAO!!!
You'd be surprised actually.
What about if you traveling to Alaska?
Actually, given the older demographic of FL, heated seats are a popular option since it feels so good on a stiff back.
Outside Florida,there's a whole world!!! Here in Canada ,I need my heated seats!!!
2020 updates are finally enough to get the pro, army green android auto.
Very good points! Stay tuned for the 2020 review coming soon!
Sounds like a sweet deal
I'll be trading my WRX in for a 2020 Trd Pro. It will be my first Taco!
You are going to love it!
How do you like it? I too am thinking of trading in my ‘19 GTI for a truck
@@Jiggy609 I bought a trd off road 4x4 2020. 6k off sticker. Wuhan discount. Love it.
This Tacoma is a beautiful machine.
Great truck overall. I've had mine for over a month and couldn't be happier. Could definitely be better as the gas mileage isn't the best, the JBL system is okay nothing grand, could use better tires with more aggressive thread, better headlights, it gets jammed changing from 4L to 2wd sometimes. One of the lower points in the underbody is the catback exhaust pipe near the catalytic converter which has scraped a few times offroading. The suspension is amazing, way better than the bilstein on the offroad trim, safety features have saved me a few times from crashing, handles like a car, very responsive, and the steering ratio is great especially when parallel parking, approach and breakover angles are really good. For people bashing on the rear drum brakes, less expensive to fix and last longer before replacing which means it cost less for you. Trust me this truck stops on a dime in dirt and asphalt. Great articulation and the crawl control will definitely get you out of some tough terrain. Just my 2 cents...if you have the money to spend on one go for it. The zr2 and gladiator may be "better" depending on what you want it for, but Toyota has made this true/tested truck for those who want a fun and reliable vehicle. Remember the more technology the more its bound to break and more expensive to fix.
Thanks for sharing your input and perspective! I appreciate you watching!
I just test drive to 2019 love the Voodoo Blue! But might just wait to see what 2020 has to offer!
I would hold off for 2020 if you can, but I do love that Voodoo blue!
Love ur videos. Always entertaining and full of information. Cant believe ur almost at 100k subscribers. I remember suscribing to ur channel when u only had 8k suscribers.
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damn my dream truck is 48k SHEESH. at least put a smaller v8 in it as an option for that price. crazy mark up
AGREED!
$48K I'll just get a Tundra Off Road...
Kong Lee yeah I would too but the Tacoma is the perfect size for me IMO. Can’t drive the tundra in Philly streets let alone park that big ass truck where I drive lol.
Don’t complain about the price lol in Canada where I’m from it’s $60,000!!
Ridiculous price for cars these days when all they do is depreciate in value... That being said, Toyota does make their vehicles to last.
I’m the short guy here (5 foot 4) and I love the Toyota Tacoma TRD PRO. Best truck there is. Those Fox shocks is the biggest bonus for the Tacoma trucks. 10/10 I would buy it
Just got this exact truck today! Got it with 19000 miles for $40000. Watched your review on this and decided to get it. No regrets😁
Update? How many miles? No issues?
“Boy I am telling you at night they’re gonna light up the road like the Sun is out...” This line had me believe that the fog lamps will light up the road at night like the Sun is out
Tacoma has been king for the last decade!
Thanks for sharing your input and perspective!
Just recently bought a 17' Tacoma DCSB trd off road 4x4 auto came with many upgrades tow, premium, and tech pckg, magnum step rails, tailgate bed step assist, Toyota oem 3 fold hard bed cover, pro grill, w/3 amber lights, blackout emblems, 40" led bar custom fit into the front bumper, mbrp muffler very throaty exhaust, 7yr ext. Bumper to bumper warranty,3 free oil changes, it had 13,000 miles on her already took her offroad 3 time in the last 3 weekends tested all of the different off road 4x4 functions freaking love the rear lockers, and crawl control feature, it already save my ass several times lol, I only have 2 complaints about my truck in the first 2 weeks driving it did notice the transmission did shift the gears pretty weird mention it to my Toyota dealer about the tsb update, " I found out searching online" took her in. After trans update I notice a difference instantly rep told me it might still feel weird for the first few hundred miles, but the truck trans. will adapt to my driving habit, like I was saying after the trans software update free of charge of course instant improvements in performance of the gears shifting,2nd negative the stock tires not impressed will replace when time. This truck replaced my 85,000 miles 07' frontier 2wd LE auto,crew cab awesome truck as well, still have her, but passing her down to one of my kids, oh one more thing I only paid $35,000 for it I was discouraged about the price future payment cost, but soon after realizing this deal was just to good to pass up! Thanks for reading my long boring story have a great day and HAPPY & SAFE trailing all!
Great, I'll take a sport edition and change all suspension, saved extra 12k , I won't waste money on TRD logos 🤔
SLICK WHEELS agreed
My favorite pickup truck! Nice review Joe.
One thing to mention is the seat position is awkward. I owned a 2016 Trd Off Road Tacoma and it was not very comfortable on longer trips. I ended up having a lot of problems out of that truck which is why I got rid of it but one thing I can say is that the resale value is very good on these trucks. I am looking at getting a Colorado ZR2 in the near future.
Toyota definitely has the best looking truck these days
Gorgeous TRD PRO!! I've had 2 TRD Tacoma's myself, an off road and a sport. Love to see you review trucks brother! How about doing the Tundra TRD Pro? Great job as always Joe! 👍🏻🤙🏻
Love my 2017 Trd Pro Tacoma but I had to switch to some nitto tires. Goodyears only lasted me 31k miles
Thanks Duncan for sharing that input from your actual ownership!
I definitely agree that the Tacoma is very behind on the interior compared to other trucks in its midsize category. This truck is extremely disappointing for the price it sits at. Another great review Joe! Well Done!
I totally feel your pain! Thanks for the compliment!
You didn't show us how you got into the driver seat,which is a big complain.you didn't talk about the uncomfortable bench seats...
Thanks for sharing your input and perspective! I appreciate you watching!
Toyota Tacoma is my second favorite car in the world.
I am so glad that you liked this one!
Transforming Guardians truck
Lol I just bought one for 10 grand the dealer wanted 42 grand bought it off a auction rebuilt title needed fender n door got it 30 grand cheaper that the price it’s selling I’m happy with mine great truck !
Joe I was surprised that you didn't zonk the fake hood scoop, rather complimented it to go with the body design style and color.
Cause you know typically you would have zonked any fake openings or design language.
Good Review as usual.
*would love to see you do a review on the 4RUNNER*
Stay tuned Frank! It will be coming soon!
Hey Joe, a video comparing the Ranger Raptor versus F 150 Raptor would be dope. I don’t know if the Ranger Raptor is out but here’s my suggestion 👍🏻
Hello Joe another great review. I was waiting for this review of the 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD PRO. It sounds pretty good and seems to drive with ease. Thanks so much for this review I give u all the credit for this. Thanks Joe.
I am glad I was able to deliver for you!
Great review man. 48k for a mid sized is absurd. I get it's a pro but what's a base model?
Wish Raiti would have talked about the back of the seats. Looked like there was only a pocket on the back of the passenger seat but not the driver side.?
Great video Joe! I'd like to see you do a review on the 19 Tundra TRD Pro as well! (I just bought one)
I am going to track one down for you! Congrats on your new truck!
@@RaitisRides Thanks Joe! You are the best! I love your channel! I managed to get mine at sticker price. All the other dealerships in my area wanted $3k-$10k over sticker
Dying to trade my 2010 f150 in for this. Thanks for the perfect review this helps in convincing my wife.
I have a 2017 and have to say its a great truck, added 6" lift 33" BRP mudders tires on 18x10" BRP wheels and still getting 19-23mpg.
Thanks for letting me share it with you Jon! Good luck with convincing the wife!
@@KVX21 Thanks for sharing that great info!
LOL, I had a Brand new 2016 RAM 3500 Mega-cab dually diesel Limited and loved the truck, only had 3000 miles on it, but I am battling a spinal cord injury and spinal cord disease and have systemic neuropathy, and so I got the Tacoma because well its just easier to drive and definitely great truck, I even put a Western 6'8" Defender snow plow on it for light plowing and the truck is a rock like I said previously, it is a great truck and you will enjoy it for sure. I miss my RAM, but overall not complaining one bit. Very easy truck to drive and rock solid 4-wheel drive setup and just a fun truck to bug around in. Good luck and hope you can make it happen, as well your wife will enjoy driving the Tacoma as well and very comfortable.
Don't waste your money. Trade your 2010 for a 2019 F-150. My friend went the Tacoma route. After 6 months, he forced Toyota to buy it back and got an FX-4 instead. He gets more power, more torque and gets better fuel economy with the F-150.
Thinking about upgrading my 08 Yaris for a Tacoma. I seen a blue one at the dealership while getting an oil change, it looked nice.
Hi Joe, we have similar preferences for manual transmissions. I was disappointed that the TRD Pro was an automatic. I bought a 2011 Tacoma TRD Sport with the 6 speed manual which was an enjoyable truck to drive. I would like your impression on the newer Tacomas with the 6 speed manual which is also available on the TRD Pro. Thanks.
The 3rd Gen Manual is buttery smooth compared to your 2011.
No bed liner.... all the Tacoma's beds are constructed of a solid polymer or glass filled nylon (no metal in the bed with the exception of the mounting hardware, tie down attachments and tail gate which does have a polymer/glass-filled nylon cover).
Thank u for ur hard work! I zonk this truck. But still like 👆🏻
👍video👍
Thanks Jin for your awesome dedication!
Between this and the Ranger Lariat, which is the better all-around truck in your opinion?
Did toyota put 4 wheel discs on this truck yet?
P Augie, nope. Maybe it will on the 2030 model
Nope they to cheap too
$48K... I'll have to get the Tundra Off Road.
Thanks for sharing your input and perspective! I appreciate you watching!
That’s a good truck right there... and a good video 👍👍
Does it have Disk brakes all around? The models below the Pro only have front disk brakes and drums in the rear, just like in the 80’s. 🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️
do you think it has enough power to put a camper on it? I'm trying to upgrade my summer festival/camping lifestyle by buying a TRD pro and getting one of those truck campers so I can finally ditch the tent and be more comfortable. Not sure if I should get a Tundra instead since the Tundra has more power. I love the look of the Tacoma though it just looks a lot more slick. Also there doesn't seem to be a huge difference in gas mileage when you compare the Tundra to the Tacoma. I would still like to side with the Tacoma though but it just seems like I should be going Tundra for all my needs. Any input would be helpful. Thank you.
That is a really great question.
I'd rather get a 4runner. Same off road capability but at least that is a good SUV. Even for MID size trucks, that bed is tiny. I cant really fit anything in there without it flying out cause it's so shllow. And the inside the cab is really small too. My Tundra is way more comfortable and is a real truck
Thanks for sharing your input and perspective! I appreciate you watching!
4runner is cool but i need the truck for the fish, deer meat, and other bigger stuff to carry...
@@konglee7284 does all that fit in the Tacoma bed tho? It's really small. I hunt and my brother fishes. All our gear and meat fit in the longbed Tundra perfectly
@@marcofemto9417 i just pack a small cooler of water's and put it inside the truck. I'll just grab some fast food later when I'm done. 5'8 don't really eat but once a day. Around 158 pound. Fish off the dam, 3 poles the most. Cut the other fish up for bait...
Hunting one rifle an a hand gun. Done... stand is already out there. I don't keep the deer head. I don't like keeping meat or fish in the freezer for a long time. More stuff you carry more you put back. I'm just a light packer... for meat I'm bring one large cooler.
Getting me a 2014 Toyota Tacoma Pre runner, in the next two weeks after getting that gem imma work up and purchase me a newer model Tacoma preferably a TRD model with the beige color!
I hope you didnt get the pre runner, and I hope you mean the sand color
I ended to getting a 06 Tacoma prerunner, V6 engine, 4DR, and a double cab SB
Shouldve got 4x4. Take it back
Still a damn good truck in person.
So very true!
@@RaitisRides I actually have a 2009 Tacoma SR5 prerunner 4 door with custom off road wheels and that thing's a beast. 4.0 V6 it has plenty of torque for a mid size, so reliable and another thing I have like 4 horses and I can fit like 15-20 50Lb bags of feed and about 7/8 square bales of hay in the bed and it's still a short bed. It's crazy that I'm like 5'11.3 qt/6'0 about the same height as you and with the seat all the way back I fit in it pretty good. Does that tacoma TRD Pro have any legroom? I've heard it's a little more spacious than my gen Tacoma. I'm thinking about trading it for a Voodoo Blue Tacoma Limited in the future. Anyways Does it have good legroom?
You got great enthusiasm subscribed! But 48k ga damn
Thanks for joining the Raiti's Rides family! I feel your pain the price!
love my 2019 !!! would not ask for anything less !!!
Thanks Glenn for sharing your ownership experience!
@@RaitisRides here i am watching reviews after i impulse bought one of these at a blow out clearance sale. I got mine about 25% off and am comfortable with that price for this truck. Mine has the snorkel but its not a snorkel as its not for water and it is a factory not dealer install so that 1/4 is formed with the hole from factory..... A bit dumb but i got a killer deal.
48k...might as well upgrade to the Top trim Tundra.
It is pricey!
Are the stickers durable? How heavy is that hood? Does the tailgate have assist? Thanks in advance
This really made me want that truck lol
I know how you feel!
How come no one has turned the back seat area into a bed extension with fold down seats and access to bed..or have they
I didn't make the Podium, but I'm here. LOL Save the Wave.
Love it, wish I had it, can’t afford it. I’d rather get a pro4x frontier used for more than 1/2 the price. (not new of course) Keep up the great work!
I miss when it had the huge 4.0L V6. Nice truck though.
I am sure you are not alone!
Yup. Had a 2007 and a 2015 both with the 4 liter. Bulletproof
God what a good looking truck. But I'll never drop that kind of money for it
Love this truck but got a tundra instead for the extra cab space
360 Panoramic mirror (cameras) and Apple Car Play...I'm looking forward to the 2020.
So am I! Stay tuned because I will be bringing it to you!
I really hope the Tacoma have rear disc brake... Why do they still have Drums?
Costs
They are better for off-road
Front brakes absorb all the stress on road.
Definitely the king of cars!!!!
It seriously needs a stronger v6 or a V8. You could get a lot more power for virtually the same fuel economy.
Personally I think I bet got a better deal with my Nissan pro-4x at 35k fully loaded. This taco might have all the whoopie do's but it still has that wimpy 3.5 and gutless Atkinson 6 speed automatic. I'll take the Nissan VQ40 4 liter over that any day of the week. Only the forerunner still decent with the old 4 liter and 5-speed automatic made in Japan.
That black vinyl close to the hood scoop, can i request the dealers to remove it?
Love the review, I want a truck to get more storage space for things like gun cases etc and want to be able to off road. While the GM family + Jeep offer more off-road versions (+the new Ranger Raptor) I just dislike the way they look. The Canyon looks the most normal but most of them are way too slanted in the front, They almost look closer to a Honda Ridgeline. I think the Tacoma has the nicest proportions and for that I am willing to pay the extra +4k.
I appreciate you sharing your input and perspective! Thank you for watching!
This and the Jeep Gladiator would make a great comparison
I totally agree with you on that!
Is the Ford Ranger the Subaru WRX of midsize trucks? (Turbocharged 4 cylinder)
Buy one now and get a matching drone and bucket of chicken!
I’m surprised you like the seats! It is under powered but the 4x4 w/locker and traction modes is what impressed me. There is a good amount of aftermarket support to make it even better, little by little at least for me.
Thanks for sharing your input and perspective! I appreciate you watching!
Rear drum brakes are a deal breaker for me,otherwise nice truck.
strange, it should be a TRD intake under hood, why this one without
What are you referring to?
Yes it is
AGREED!
Will the 2020 updates make it more expensive
Just sold the RS, and got a 19 TRD pro.
Congrats!
I wouldn't consider any other brand than Toyota for a mid-sized truck purchase.
Thanks for sharing your input and perspective! I appreciate you watching!
Does it have 4 wheel disc brakes? Is it still gutless?
Thanks for sharing your input and perspective on this one!
Did I miss the part where you talked about multi-terrain select and crawl control system?
It was in the drive portion.
Why do you wanna hear him talk about it if you already kno what it is weirdo
is the pro version come lifted and run with what size tires as stock?
17 in wheel
Liters of gasoline how much distance traveled??
Thank you for sharing your input and perspective!
They should remake the X-runner
The interior look and feel is like a Corolla, Camry. Just call it a lifted 4x4 Camry
That’s the Highlander.
You're are dreaming if you think these cars today are gonna last 25-30 years. They are designed to fail within 7-10 years so that you'll go buy another vehicle. That is how the manufacturers and dealers stay in business.
Price..?
Beautiful truck.
Todd is dreaming. If prices were different between dealerships. One of them would be out of business. News travels fast in the car world
10% discount news would spread like hot wax...That's what makes the Brand. Dealer consistency on price and service. No need to shop around
Buy from the dealer close to you
Damn thats about 1k payment a month
RS313 if you have bad credit then yes lol
Ford could have a suitable similar truck if they make a Ranger Raptor, and Chevy has the Colorado ZR2, which is nice, especially the diesel if you want extra low end oomph and power for towing, but the Toyota TRD Pro is refined and reliable, though lacking in the infotainment tech area. The 2020 TRDs are supposed to have the latest, including the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, etc.
If I lived in parts of my island near the ocean, where I would be encountering all the inclement weather, storms, and flooding that happens from time to time, or especially lived in the neighbor islands, I would definitely get one of these, or a TRD Pro 4Runner. The snorkel would be nice for like our recent storm flooding spate...
Generally everything well thought out and executed.
I just would probably get the Rav4 TRD or Adventure, because I want something smaller, and living more in the city, I wouldn't need all this off roading gear much, except for the small grass and gravel in lined driveway at my new place, but very minor.
Sorry but Nissan diesel Cummins 2.8 diesel turbo 200hrps 350 PFT
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Good thorough video
Can people get BMW engine as an option at least?
What? Why?
Bc the toyota engine doesn't have enough oil leaks
price 😀⁉️
All that racing pedigree but they won't enter a race against the ZR2 (Mint 400).
The Tacoma may be the king of sales numbers but the king of midsize off roaders and best bang for the buck is the ZR2.
I have always liked Toyota trucks but the reality is the Tacoma is outdated. Hopefully they come back swinging in 2020.
@guy proulx The best bang for the buck is the ZR2 period.
The Frontier is the cheapest.
it's the King of Sales, but I don't think it's the King of anything else.
16:07 Lmao got me dead.
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