The reviewed truck is several steps removed from the “base” model Tacoma. This is an SR5 V6, 4x4 Double Cab, 5’ bed. The base Tacoma is an SR 4-cylinder, 4x2 Access Cab, 6’ bed. The difference is a lot of content and $10, 870.

The SR is the base model. SR5 is the next trim level up.

All corrections for this video: SR is the base model not the SR5 ECT Power changes the transmission shift points for tow/haul capabilities (literally nothing to do with the outlets) The rear seats lift up from the back and the back folds down for even more storage. (Same design they’ve had since 2006)

Pull the seat up from the back part of the bottom, at the base of the back. They do pull up

Glad to see a review of a lower level trim. Your videos are great and your reviews are to the point and very honest. Keep up the great work Ben!

The base model Tacoma still gives you way more value and quality that 99% of all other of its competitors do. It will last longer and have the highest resale. Any Tacoma is a good Tacoma.

Thanks Ben for doing a Toyota this truck is my dad favorite truck if he still still here today he will say what a good looking truck

I test drove one of these and I fell in love with it. Awesome truck.

"ECT Power" isn't for outlets, it changes the electronic shift points for a little more performance.

its stunning how little this dude knows about this truck

You gave a good review, minus a couple of things that you didn’t do your homework on. However, I’m going to mention only 1 thing. The back seats provide an incredible storage space. You lift up the bottom of the seat from the back and fold it toward the front seats. Then you pull the back of the seat down on both sides and it has a hard, sturdy plastic base all the way across the back seat for a lot of FLAT storage. I have an SR5 and I do appreciate you giving a review on this model. Most videos are always reviewing the TRD’s trims and almost make us SR5 owners feel like we’re lesser for not buying the TRD’s

Best midsize truck on the market......And always best resale

I'd love to see a Sport 4x4 video. My lease is up in 6 months and thats what I'm thinking of getting for my first truck.

My SR5 doesn’t have the Turn Signal side Mirrors. Is it possible to add them?

Just bought one less than a week ago! I love it!

The back seats do fold up with storage underneath! The passenger side storage has the jack and bed rail accessories and the drivers side is for more storage…

i love toyotas because of the reliability plus beautiful designs and value!

nice review.. i came home with one today 2021 sr5 v6 magnetic gray ,black wheels and side step? yeah..wanted a cement gray just like on your video but it only took one day for someone to scoop it up. comming from 2014 wrx sti .. im happy with it.. both cars seems well made ..

According to Kelly Blue Book, my 2017 SR5 4x4 is the same price selling to an individual as what I walked out of the dealership owing on it 3.5 years ago,,,I love mine.

A little late posting this, but how is the 'road noise' in the modern Tacomas? I've got an old 2006 2WD SR5 access cab and that was the only downside when I bought it. Easy to fix with some insulative material available from online auto parts stores, but still annoying that Toyota didn't address this back then when designing the truck. Other than that its had no problems in 15 years/150K miles, but I'm looking to trade it in for a 2022 before the 2023s come out (supposed to be a turbo-4cyl, not a good idea in my opinion).

ECT power isn’t for power outlet. It’s electronic controlled transmission. And back seats pull forward.

Love my SR5 XP ! Great truck

Do the rear seats fold up? I know they do on other models.

Hey Ben, I own a 2016 Tacoma TRD Off Road. The ECT PWR button increases the throttle response when activated (an ECT PWR light will appear in the speedometer). I use it for merging onto the interstate or when passing on a two-lane highway.

You can get those wheels directly when buying new?

FYI: I feel like you did not do this model justice, man! It is definitely not the base model, the SR is. For one thing, the rear seats do in fact fold away and there is ample storage under and behind them, which is easily accessible and very convenient. Also, in your video, you discounted the ECT button as “power outlets” and then later you stated that there are no additional drive modes. That is exactly what the “ECT” button is!!! A drive mode! It alters the shifting in to a very nice, reactive situation for times when you want to pass, etc., making this little truck more fun! And because you missed these notable features, there may be other things you missed. I personally feel that it is a very nice mid-level 4 x 4 vehicle and if you throw on some actual truck tires (perhaps Goodyear Duratrac), it kicks butt!

There's also storage underneath the back seats

This is the color that I wanted to get but surprise surprise they weren't in stock. They couldn't dealer trade either since dealers want to hold onto these sought after colors so I had to make do with what they had and ended up getting the Magnetic Grey Metallic Tacoma SR5. I have to say this color is growing on me. I didn't like over the years from a distance but once I got up close in person with one, it really grew on me. The grey wheels make it look so sharp too! I leased mine for $33,000. The one you reviewed is more expensive due to the fact that it has 4WD, blind spot monitoring, the Cement Grey color, and turn signal mirrors. It's a great truck! That's why they have the same engine and transmission in it for so long: if it ain't broke, don't fix it. That also regards the styling. Like you said, it aged well. And it'll continue for a couple more years until the 2024 redesign.

Nice truck review

ECT button is the electronic controlled transmission mode. Not for power outlets

The base model is good and the trail edition

I had a 2000 tundra that looked like the tacoma got rid of it and now have a 2020 outback I kind of miss having a compact truck. It feels like I can do a lot less now I hate it

Just curios? Is resale value really important because you want to sell it someday? Or for trade purpose to dealership?

Also I would like a comparison between the Tacoma SR5 and the Limited

You’re not going to show the adaptive cruise control?

After driving in 3 days of blizzards. The sr5 is more than capable with proper tires. A rear locker can be added if necessary and be used in more than just 4 low.

This is not a base model. The base model is the 2.7 4x2 SR which is about 10k less then this.

I took the air spoiler on mine it makes look higher. I ordered a front tow hitch from amazon.

SR5 is about $18K cheaper than a TRD Pro. Take that savings and do wheels, tires, suspension, bumpers, tint, tonneau, etc. At the end you have 5x the truck. Unless you finance your life away, then shame on you.

Congrats on 90K subscribers Ben! Great channel!!!😊👍🎉 It would be better with more RAM content though!😂🥰👍🎉

The mirror is not a conventional mirror, it’s self dimming and a compass built in!!!

As you’re talking about reliability, a gen 1 taco drives by. Nice

Man I love those wheels. I have the other style black ones on mine. Still nice but

I got the 21 SR5. I need to upgrade my headlights low and high DRL and fog to all LED. Can I just change out bulbs or need special converter or anything?

The sr with the sx package is the best way to go

To me, paying $3K for the SR5 package is well worth it for the upgrades in appearance and comfort over the SR. 990 lbs. of cargo capacity is low, but this is still an excellent, bulletproof truck.

The ect power isn’t for the outlets it’s for the electic controlled transmission

Its a very nice truck and i know that payload is more than 990! It has to be

2021 sr5 baby I love my truck

The resale value is the best and that’s why the lease special are really good

Yes the back seats do lift up. You simply put your hand at the back of the seat and just pull it up.

Are those hubcaps ? Or rims ?

I love the sr5 but without the 4x4 how much would they be? awesome as always ben, thanks

Everything is described as little by this guy. And here we have a little guy describing this great truck,

Don't freak out Ben, it's just a key

And a nice trip around Salt Lake

Great value. Half the price of most full size trucks too.

keys are better than the fobs. less chance of getting it stolen

I had a 2017 SR5 4X4 access cab. For me it was uncomfortable! Sit to low to the floor and had no headroom. Infotainment didn't find to be all that great and I had the fancier unit. It was slow and had horrible throttle response. I think my 2013 Tacoma was better. Also from 2013 to 2017 I noticed they put more plastic in it. Barley bumped the back bumper and being it is mostly all plastic it broke off. It also just feels cheap and flimsy compared to my older one. I ended up trading it for a full size truck.

why cold start and start revving the engine?

Is Toyota ever gonna give the Tacoma an 8, 9, or 10 speed? The 6 is kinda wonky.

That is a good price to buy it

The seats absolutely lift up...and has storage boxes underneath

My 2015 Double Cab SR5 4x4 is that good. 👍🏼

We'll make a gear jammer out of you yet Ben. Get yourself a six-speed manual.

My favorite one is the RWD sr5 with the v6.

I don't mind it!

Yeah you messed the Toyota Tacoma does have storage underneath the backseat quite a bit!!!🤠

yes benji some cars and trucks do take a key to start the vehicle and some don't , I like that tacoma with 4wd I wonder if i can get that tacoma for about 34k out the door omg who knows.

It has a jelly fish launcher😂😂 😂

I got my SR5 with life time warranty on engine and transmission 😯

This truck has the same headlights as the Jeep Grand Cherokee, and the tail lights are like the Dodge Ram Classic.

The #1option I wish I had on my 2017 SR (not SR5) Tacoma is intermittent windshield wipers!

In 2011-2012 chevy threw the 5.3 at the end of the life for the last gen Colorado they’re rare but it’s happened

should know the back seat does do some folding!!

in Canada they all come 4x4 now

I want to buy a V6 Tecoma I want to export it outside the USA

I can’t stand people who think more tech means it’s better. There’s a reason Tacoma, 4Runner and tundra are so reliable! They haven’t really changed much in 20 plus years.

I want one!

Mine is barely hitting 30,000 miles and all I’ve done is change the engine oil every 5,000 miles.

Test drove a Tacoma for the first time ever today. Could hardly get in it the roof is so low. Looking out over the hood is weird. My F 150 is better. Looked at the Ranger and it too is like the Tacoma. I wanted to down size but the suvs have more room than these trucks have.

the only difference from a base Tacoma and the TRD pro is $15,000 and a few stickers. 🤷🏻‍♂️

The rear seat folds forward

As long as it has Bluetooth 4x4 double cab and 6ft bed that's all I would need... people forget these are machines

This is my truck, minus the blackout

Does it come in a manual transmission??

Are y'all sure he doesn't mean a base level SR5. SR5 trim w/ little to no options? Just a thought...

SR5 is a work Horse 🐎 don’t sleep on it. It’s beyond reliable

Of course

I drove two separate Tacomas for twenty years, for work(landscaping), and play(off road beach and snow), and both trucks proved tough and very capable. I did experience the infamous Toyota Tacoma frame rust issues however. First truck, 2001 Tacoma Off Road, got a new frame put on after about 9 years. Bought a 2011 Off Road and hoped Toyota had straightened out the frame issues, but no, this one started rusting out and Toyota is performing rust prevention treatments trying to avoid putting new frames on. Would have been nice if they would have just addressed the source of the bad frames to begin with. Does anyone know if they finally corrected the frame problem on the new trucks? I’m not gonna find out...switched to a Chevy Colorado Z71, and I love it!👍 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o9dofdJi2Zi5oas.html

This is NOT the base model it just looks like it because it is so outdated. The Base model is NO AWD, 4 banger possibly with 5 spd manual msrp is 26K- but you can;t really find it at dealership lots since they all stock 40-46K Tacomas

Can't believe an SR is 37k. I paid 42k for a Limited, and of course, it has leather, moonroof, navigation. The SR is still a stellar truck!

Love tacoma

but will it pull a 5000# trailer?

The ECT power button is not for the power outlets, its the Electronically Controlled Transmission. It changes the shift points of the transmission.

I wish my was a 4x4🥺

I am not an Asian car person but ever since I saw the top gear epidsode on the Toyota hilux which is similar to the Tacoma I have been so interested

Rented this truck from enterprise and it has no balls at all! If you a fudge packer looking to go to Lowe’s on sunday and pick up some tampons… this truck is for you

For $37K you’re better off getting a TRD off road or Sport

Actually the back seat does lift...