2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro vs Tacoma Trailhunter

2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro vs Tacoma Trailhunter - Which One Would We Buy?

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8 ай бұрын

We take an in-depth look at the new 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro and Trailhunter with our friend David from the ‪@AutomotivePress‬ KZfaq channel.
Come along as we showcase all the features on these new Tacomas along with making a choice at the end on which truck we would each buy.
Videographer Credit: Elijah Bloom
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@TruckKing 7 ай бұрын

Watch our new series the GMC Canyon Ghost Town Tour right here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m7Z_oqt5uLqvfWg.html

@denladue6423 5 ай бұрын

I do not want a 4 cyl hybrid , TOYOTA NO MORE, BRING THE V6 BACK

@PHILLIPS8822 7 ай бұрын

With crazy markups the average working 9 to 5 person won't even be able to afford this truck

@27Zangle 7 ай бұрын

Yep. My wages have been the same for 5-years and with inflation the same wages have way less buying power. I plan to keep buying used, especially since we're saving for a house, which is also almost impossible with current inflation and interest.

@camposcreations2323 7 ай бұрын

Neither of these trucks are meant for work. 1/2 ton and up is meant for work.

@MrJoe1627 7 ай бұрын

@@camposcreations2323 besides towing heavy equipment there’s literally no difference

@zacharygoeden1282 7 ай бұрын

Work 9-10pm 😂

@celticsfaninthedesert4778 7 ай бұрын

I’m so tired of hearing people complain about markups. Plenty of dealers aren’t doing them. Shop around

@AutomotivePress 7 ай бұрын

It was great to collab with you Stephen! We are both passionate about trucks so this was fun video to do.... I just uploaded mine as well.

@kevinteran5624 7 ай бұрын

Toyota is currently working to put a stop to dealership markups

@jreynolds5392 7 ай бұрын

@@kevinteran5624 my local dealer hybrids marked up $3000, non-hybrid are discounted

@rightlanehog3151 7 ай бұрын

When is the new T100 due? 😉

@Adam-hq7ob 7 ай бұрын

I forgot the type of Toyota dealer but some are not allowed to sell over msrp. I got my 21 200 HE for msrp when some dealers were asking 10-15k over

@joeslife6748 7 ай бұрын

you have to change name to Toyota press.

@joshuasmith8040 7 ай бұрын

Imagine the kids in the back seat playing with your seat settings

@Wicked_Runs 7 ай бұрын

Nice collab. "Gimmicky" is exactly the word that popped in my head when seeing the seats. Just seems like another thing they threw in there to justify the inevitable high price. Love everything I've seen of the TRD Offroad though. If I can make it happen that's the trim I plan on getting

@verglas1992 7 ай бұрын

Trail hunter with the trd scoop and 6 feet bed is the perfect combination for me! Nice video guys!

@yudanov13 7 ай бұрын

I don't get the idea behind the sport bar, most people would rather not have it, i wonder if it is an option. Haven't they seen all the trucks with bed racks and tents on top?

@joseaqui 7 ай бұрын

Great to have David on your channel! Personally, I would get the TRD Pro. I love everything about it but not too keen on that suspension seat system. I hope Toyota listens and make it an option for buyers.

@paulm6481 7 ай бұрын

Trail Hunter is one seriously good looking truck. ❤️

@rightlanehog3151 7 ай бұрын

Stephen, It is always a pleasant surprise to have David on your channel.😉 In this debate between Tacomas I would choose the Land Cruiser or 4Runner and pair it with a utility trailer. Today's 4Runner has a better back seat than the new Tacoma and the upcoming Land Cruiser has a huge 2nd row. 🥳🥳What is the point of a 4 door truck with such a cramped rear seat? 🤔

@RidersInBlack 7 ай бұрын

Excellent content Steve and great to have David on the channel! Can't wait for you guys to be able to drive these trucks. Everyone's stepping up their game for off road capability. I'll reserve my judgment for when you do a massive comparison with the new Ford Ranger Raptor, ZR2, Pro 4X, and new Tacoma TRD Pro

@inatrance92SK 7 ай бұрын

Awesome collab with Automotive Press on here! Thanks for the video.

@anonymouslyanonymous4774 7 ай бұрын

Great video and I like the expertise and trustworthy energy between you two. It was a good idea doing this together. I can’t wait for the driving impressions and to start hearing real world language for what driving these will be like. Thank you for doing this vid ‘17 Tacoma TRD PRO

@flandrescarlet486 6 ай бұрын

Was looking for trd pro backseats videos to see how much space got eaten by those seats, can't really find any videos except you guys. Great job!

@danielrn133 7 ай бұрын

I when to a Ranger in 2020 and where the turbo really shines is at elevation . I live in Wyoming and I drive at lot at altitude and the turbo doesn't turn to crap as elevation increases. I came out of a Taco TRD Off Road and I was shocked at the performance improvement with a turbo.

@mattm.197 7 ай бұрын

Great video. I got to say one thing I miss seeing is an engine bay that is "clean" and well designed - I get plastic engine covers are not perfect, but they at least suggest that someone cared about what things look like. I know the ship has sailed, but still, it would be nice to see some care and budget put into the organization of the engine bay.

@liamrobinson2084 7 ай бұрын

Great team-up, TK! David is an excellent, authoritative source of information! Well done!

@sammyjammy6647 7 ай бұрын

Two points about your discussion on the trucks. On the Trd pro, you have manually adjustable suspension. You have a setting for off-road and a setting for on road.. also David mentioned that the bedliner was too smooth, but this is the prototype model, and the production model will have a bedliner with grip

@ChrisBrown-co9hr 7 ай бұрын

I agree with David, those seats on the Pro are way overkill and of no use for 90% of the people that buy these trucks. They should make them an option and not standard. I don't like the reduced back seat legroom because of them. Glad to see the Pro grey interior instead of that horrible red. I hope you can get grey or black with a black Pro.

@Senbonzakura776 7 ай бұрын

Great vid guys. So glad you showed the fit on the back seating in the Pro. That had been my biggest question about it.

@Tony-hf9mv 7 ай бұрын

Trailhunter with the 6 foot bed option would be my spec. More room for overlanding and just weekend camping

@ValkenDnB 7 ай бұрын

I agree. I feel like they didn’t do it because some trails get so tight with a truck as it is. Extending the bed would only make it worse.

@BruthaVIII 7 ай бұрын

@@ValkenDnB It depends on the trail. Black Bear Pass, Elwood Pass, Hell's Revenge, Poughkeepsie Gulch -- yes. Imogene, Fins & Things, Ophir, Pass -- no. Length is not a factor. I took my Ford F150 XLT with a 6.5 bed Super Cab on the latter trails and it did fine (Fins & Things was definitely the most challenging).

@jeannettebrewer3007 3 ай бұрын

I'd enjoy that 6ft bed for one very big reason..it will work with a Kimbo camper..which needs a 5.5ft and up..if wanted, anyone can drop the camper on its feet. And go off roading..best of both worlds..I'm not into overhead tents! ..the Trailhunter works for me..😊

@zacharygoeden1282 7 ай бұрын

Bring back vudoo and Calvary blue ASAP

@snorlaxTACO 7 ай бұрын

Agree! Cavalry Blue Bro!

@RedrgnX 7 ай бұрын

They started showing this truck about 5 months ago. I am surprised that they haven’t released pricing and still are not allowing you to build a truck. Love your videos and keep up the great work!!

@julianguerrero6964 7 ай бұрын

Awesome you guys team up for this review.

@eppyz 7 ай бұрын

I just can't get over how much these trucks are going for these days. When I was younger in the early 90's you could buy a base Toyota Truck for $7400. $50k-$60k for a mid size 4x4 is freaking ridiculous yet they sell like hot ckaes.....And banks wonder why there are so many Repo's in the USA 🙄

@jeremiahjolley7894 7 ай бұрын

30 years of inflation bud. Gas was $1 in the early 90s. Now is over $5. Multiply that 7400 by 5.

@myplaxismodelisbetterthanyours 7 ай бұрын

@@jeremiahjolley7894gas prices are a terrible comparison for inflation. $7400 x 2.24 gives you a better number. So yah, they are way more expensive. They also do way more.

@eppyz 7 ай бұрын

@@jeremiahjolley7894 yep and we as Tax Payers and voters let it happen...very Sad.

@osheenhaghnazarian1073 7 ай бұрын

@@eppyzwhopper was 99c

@eppyz 7 ай бұрын

@@osheenhaghnazarian1073 yeah i get it but these are supposed to be the inexpensive trucks. When the average American family takes home $73k and a truck they are buying costs $50k? And banks wonder why there are so many repos. They can build a truck that doesn't have all the crap you don't need for less money though. They don't because they make more money off they trucks with all the BS on them.

@ButterBiscuit9 7 ай бұрын

Minus the sport bar, the Trailhunter is nicer. Better hood, no glossy fenders like the TRD, nicer wheels simpler interior. TRD just looks too busy.

@darthstrukt 7 ай бұрын

You also lose the rear leg room due to the ISO Seats in the TRD Pro...

@areg5528 7 ай бұрын

@@darthstruktif u buy the trd pro meaning you’re the driver not passenger 😂😂😂

@kevinbreese5739 7 ай бұрын

Better hood and nicer wheels on the trailhunter?..Not so sure about that...

@papaagidi2838 7 ай бұрын

I like this combination review with David, so refreshing so I subscribed

@nickbristol3457 7 ай бұрын

Great video guys! Love what Toyota is doing!

@ricwestdoesitwork 7 ай бұрын

I would most likely get the Trailhunter myself. I like the interior and exterior of the Trailhunter just a little more than the TRD Pro. Buy the way Steven congrats on the runner up award Truck Kings received. You guys do a lot of great content and are very deserving of the recognition.

@RazerView 6 ай бұрын

Just the comparison I was looking for. Great review.

@yourenzyme 7 ай бұрын

Great to see the TRD Pro with a grey interior instead of the obnoxious red, but I'm still thinking just a regular TRD Off Road is the way to go. That sports bar is something most people are just gonna take off so they can put on a full bed topper of some sort, so it just seems like a waste of money.

@eyang7 7 ай бұрын

I would have to agree the red is horrible looking. I would never buy a vehicle with red interior. It'll always be black.

@fitsector4271 7 ай бұрын

Trucks started to get complicated with electronics. Then turbos entered the game, now electronics + turbo+ hybrid stuff… I’m not sure if this is the right path to reliability???

@kevinstarski1598 7 ай бұрын

Planned obsolesence...

@PHILLIPS8822 7 ай бұрын

I've seen one 2022 Tundra with over 100,000 miles so far listed on Cargurus

@freedomstar3814 7 ай бұрын

Stephen is a great addition when it comes to Toyota reviews !

@sworks7124 7 ай бұрын

I love the TRD pro but the loss in back seat room with the suspension is a big concern.

@evancontos2267 7 ай бұрын

Made my day seeing the Pro with black / red stitching interior combo, I'd go with pro, exterior black, ceramic coat before using, bad ass combo!! 😎

@TB-dj8kl 7 ай бұрын

I'd be happy just to have an sr5 crewcab long bed. I don't have a lot of places to go off roading to get the trd off road package, so i feel it would be a waste of money. I have been living with a midsized truck for eight year's now, and i have been able to do everything that i needed. Everything i tow is on light side like a boat, camper, and landscape trailer.

@dochollywood1921 7 ай бұрын

I would absolutely get a midsize truck. They have several advantages over the full size in terms of their maneuverability and offroad chops in many cases, and can tow and haul most things the average person will need to tow or haul. That said I do drive a ram 1500 lol 😆

@kentryadams7478 7 ай бұрын

I have a 2024 TRD Pro Tundra in the Terra color and I love it. The color looks much better in person than in pics.

@mikebarnhard2125 7 ай бұрын

Nice job. The way you had to crunch down in order to climb into the truck around the 17:00 min mark made me realize I need to go with a full size truck.

@drayray4009 7 ай бұрын

Great duo love it! Do it more often!

@alwaysiyi272 7 ай бұрын

Man, this new generation of Tacoma looks so good, I will definitely pick the TRD Pro over the Trailhunter, I don't need the overlanding gear, and the seats in the TRD Pro, just look pretty awesome. Also 465lb-ft of torque is pretty cool

@youarerightboss 7 ай бұрын

I hope you two do more videos together. If you're an overland then trailblazer. If you're an off road speedster then TRD Pro. My personal preference is the TRD Pro but the trailblazer is awesome, too.

@garretlewis4103 7 ай бұрын

The new Tacos look good. I think I would go for the Trailhunter; however, I would remove that rear bar.

@Dansal1980 7 ай бұрын

Yeah I’d remove it as well, it’s ugly as hell

@02PSU 7 ай бұрын

Same

@DLeeJ 7 ай бұрын

Same. I'd want the roof rack though.

@tmango78 5 ай бұрын

Yep

@snorlaxTACO 7 ай бұрын

Outstanding Review!

@Nitehawkin 7 ай бұрын

The iso dynamic seats are probably a option if I had to guess so I would go with the pro without the iso dynamic seats.

@big659 7 ай бұрын

Great video! Did you get a good look at the engine, does it have a spin on oil filter? Thanks

@dave3802008 7 ай бұрын

I miss the old guard. Gifted by brother my 2017 Tundra as I got into a Silverado 2500 Diesel. That drive train while aging, was absolutely bullet proof. With the 4.30 rear end, the throttle response was amazing. Great truck…

@fernandosuarez5815 7 ай бұрын

Stephen you and David make a great team ! Hope to see more videos on the Tacoma !

@dannykrauskopf7404 7 ай бұрын

Most excellent review! 😁

@treborheminway3814 7 ай бұрын

Any first year truck has some built in surprises. Buy year three and Toyota will have it perfected.

@tonyo4437 7 ай бұрын

Great collaboration!

@blakeantos1301 4 ай бұрын

That trailhunter looks super good. Love that contrasted piping on the seats.

@jaymoar3561 7 ай бұрын

Love this colab!

@kimmbooo 7 ай бұрын

very clever design with all of the "after market" upgrades.

@dannyluelee 7 ай бұрын

Been waiting for this collab

@JORGELOPEZ-ik4fg 7 ай бұрын

Two great hosts

@dangerfield85 7 ай бұрын

Coffee and Truck King 🙌🏽

@mmarmrcz6770 7 ай бұрын

I'm still having fun with my 2020 taco trd off-road, 6 speed manual. Only 24,000 miles so far. For now, she's a keeper. If toyota comes out with a cement grey or similar hue color for the new tacos, then I might be a sucker to buy a new one.

@Leftyintollerable 4 ай бұрын

As an Australian, I'm so bloody glad you pronounced emu correctly! 😆

@shanebedard4335 7 ай бұрын

I love the Terra color!

@thinker2328 5 ай бұрын

Awesome video!

@gerardoramirez7396 4 ай бұрын

I absolutely love the Terra color!!!❤

@pablofloresvasquez4045 7 ай бұрын

I don't know if it is me but I see Stephen More Leaner and great video thanks for always being there for the trucks community

@markcomisky7106 7 ай бұрын

Good year tires are good for a year

@ethenjordan2010 7 ай бұрын

SO glad that the TRD Pro has a black interior. But Idk. I kinda dig the burnt orange. I wish the flares could be color matched though.

@alyxstyle1765 7 ай бұрын

2026 TRD Pro for me. I always buy the 3rd production year of a generation.

@d_manoil1647 7 ай бұрын

Nice review. Ill take th 6ft box everyday

@Jojo-ni2cg 7 ай бұрын

Great video guys!-TRD pro for me

@c.d.7130 7 ай бұрын

I think this is a great Collaboration

@gtiguy18t1 7 ай бұрын

What happened to the power tailgate?

@Bornintheseat 7 ай бұрын

Nice to see the collaboration! My question is which truck will be smoother on gravel and forestry roads?

@is6566 7 ай бұрын

@Born… Almost certainly the Pro because of the new seat.

@zaalnibu 7 ай бұрын

The onboard air compressor is also good for pressurized water systems

@fabiansimpson7452 7 ай бұрын

Hi the question I keep on asking is can you get seats for from the TRD Pro in to the trailhunter ? Because I didn't get an answer from anyone before.

@itz_mangekyo1426 3 ай бұрын

Im loving that bronze on the TRD Pro

@brad5349 7 ай бұрын

Great content

@jeff1281 7 ай бұрын

Very well done, looks at Tacoma"s..

@kimmbooo 7 ай бұрын

air compressor needs to be a all around thing for the off-roaders.

@Anonymous-sy2nh 7 ай бұрын

When reviewing the rear seat legroom, it is great that you indicate how tall you are; however, please also indicate how far forward or back the front seat is. For the TRD Pro, it very much looked like the front seat was forward and not all the way back. Secondly, nobody every mentions the width between the wheel wells on the bed. Can you get a 4x8 sheet of plywood between the wheel wells?

@johnrodriguez5253 7 ай бұрын

Can the TRD Pro be optioned with the air compressor?

@islandlazy99 7 ай бұрын

Good collab.

@stacystarnes2147 7 ай бұрын

Any videos on the hybrid maintenance and cost of battery replacement?

@CarnutMM 7 ай бұрын

Flexibility of the frame is a benefit for off roading.

@Enchanted3DPrints 7 ай бұрын

Those are some damn good looking trucks. When my tundra is paid off I may spring for one

@chileshemubanga3594 7 ай бұрын

Am not generally a speed freak but I really do love overlanding(especially rock crawling).,so automatically am for the Trailhunter.

@Johno530 7 ай бұрын

Nice review guys! Man will these trucks ever get released!! This feels like the longest lead up to purchase a Toyota ever. Maybe they jumped the gun and felt the pressure from ford and GM?

@apa7611 7 ай бұрын

I’m keeping my 2022 Tacoma v-6 for a good while!

@ScottOwens28 7 ай бұрын

When do you think Toyota will include the 2024 Tacoma on their website in the configurator mode??

@scottvaj4434 7 ай бұрын

I dig the simplicity of the SR5. If it comes with the iForceMax, that'd be awesome.

@tacoteng2095 7 ай бұрын

My dad's JL Rubicon with the 2.0 turbo hauls ass despite all the talk of "turbo lag", so i'm familiar with David's description of the power delivery. Even my supercharged & tuned 4.0 V6 Tacoma feels like it has more lag. Aside from sentiments about hybrid engines, I don't think people are gonna miss those slow V6's. Ford, Chrysler and GM have been pushing out reliable applications for a while now so trust in Toyota to shine above them. Only problem is, not many of us are gonna be able to afford them for a while 😂 Can't wait to see the upcoming driving reviews!

@seymorefact4333 7 ай бұрын

🇺🇸 What's the ground clearance on the 2. Models and regular sr5

@pb4920 5 ай бұрын

That trailhog is siiick

@brucedunham1463 6 ай бұрын

I can’t believe that this channel only has 143k subscribers. I’ve been following you since you were with TFL. Congrats on this channel, excellent job! I really like the look of these trucks. However,I sat in one last time shopping for a new truck in 2018 but the seating position with your legs out front rather than below turned me off. Too much like a car feeling. Having to duck your head to enter the new models cab is a deal breaker for me on this one. At 6’, I’ll just keep my 2018 f150 limited for now. I would like to move to a mid size but seating position and back seat room aren’t there yet. Keep up the good work!

@HrvLONE 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for this good video. Looking forward to your off road test drive comparison as i would most probably move from my 1Gr-FE Prado to a Trailhunter for my overland use in EMEA. Greatings from France 🙂 #LISORI

@drpauljtoney 7 ай бұрын

You said you like going fast off road sooooo....would u do trd pro or gladdy mojave?

@BiGJohnnyB 7 ай бұрын

I agree wit David 💯...I like the Trail Hunter

@tedantares2751 6 ай бұрын

No word on powertrains. Are they the same as the ones in cheaper models? Specifically, can they be used in 4L and 4H modes on non-slippery surfaces, or only on slippery ones?