"Time to give this Taco the beans." Now that saying finally makes sense.

I waited over 6 months for my 2021 TRD Pro with manual transmission in Lunar Rock. I love it!

A manual transmission is the golden gauntlet of pleasure driving for sure! The Tacoma is basically the size of a full sized truck just a few years ago so unless one really needs to tow very heavy items there is still really no equal to the Tacoma. Your manual review was much appreciated

Great review! Hopefully the industry takes note and retains manual transmissions in their lineups.

Sarah, please promise us that when Velocity offers you to that big high dollar contract that you change NOTHING. Your channel is awesome!

Great video Sarah...and I agree with you about the manual transmission, the only way to go! I live in the interior of British Columbia and was coming home from fishing one evening and as I went through this mud hole a sliver of wood somehow went between the frame and the brake line and snapped it off. I shaved off a small branch and stuck it into the brake line, knowing it would pop off the minute I touched the brakes. Having a manual taco I was able to drive it about thirty miles to home touching the brakes for the first time as I pulled into my carport. Don’t think an automatic would have got me out of that situation! Gotta keep manuals alive!

You had me at “A Manual Transmission...” the Taco review was a bonus and was superb! Keep doing what you do Sarah. 👍😎💪

The acceleration rip at 12:00 is exactly why manual transmissions are so fun and addictive! Great review!

The quality of your videos never go unnoticed, beautiful truck I would love to own one!

i always wanted one of these in manual. more trucks need to come with stick.

"Give this taco the beans." Kinda surprised you didn't have more fun with that line.

Same here. Waited 6 months for my 2021 manual TRD off road. Love it! Manual Trans all day! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

Another amazing color from Toyota! This is one of the only trucks I actually desire. Just so much old school truck goodness with a manual transmission.

Finally a review I agree with you pretty much on everything. However, there’s nothing wrong with the parking brake handle, that is the proper place for the parking brake to be. Going up the hill just with A- trac ON and low range second gear would have been enough. A- trac ( active traction control) is not a gimmick it actually works. I am having so much fun driving my manual Taco on and off road but especially off road.

You are so right. Looked for a 6 speed on your recommendation. after watching your 2020 taco reveiw. I purchased a 2021 TRD sport access cab with 6 speed manual back in December. after reading the forums after buying it so Happy I got manual transmission. Thank you for your reveiws.

Putting a juice box in a cup holder for capped drinks, you’re a rebel!

I think the manual transmission is the best bet I want to purchase a new or used Tacoma truck. But an automatic transmission is out of the question. This video really helped me to decide on not getting one with an automatic transmission. Thank you Sarah

As to you going up the hill in first gear low range, I remembered years ago I was told when driving a vehicle with a two speed transfer case to never "go" anywhere in first gear, low range, always second, saving first gear for getting out if you get stuck.

Sarah’s killing it......love all the videos you’ve been putting out. I know it’s hard work, you’ve definitely been embracing the grind. Just know it’s very appreciated and also, congrats on the huge jump in subs.....you’ve earned it.

It’s like I tuned into an wildlife show, featuring a wild Sarah in her natural habitat...trail riding in a manual six-speed taco

How cool is it that the Ingenuity drone-helicopter on Mars took its very first flight today… on your birthday! Happy Birthday, Sarah! 🎂

Also i enjoy watching you match your outfit to the vehicle you are reviewing

Sarah, please start adding towing capabilities to your truck reviews. Great vid as usual.

Dig it and as a Manual Gear Box Jeep owner, agree with your review of the 6spd. Nice plug!

My brother has a HiLux (Aussie version) that has 650kms on the clock and has only had normal maintenance 👌

That taco seems to of brought out the "potty" mouth in you this episode. A girl that knows how to drive a stick and swears like a pirate, now that's a keeper, lol

The way you worked that taco without crunching the shell, unlike the previous journalist, was a very enjoyable review to behold.

I had a manual FJ back in the day and currently have a manual 05 Taco. Agree 100% that they are so much more fun with a third pedal.

I drive an 05 6spd Taco with a classic twisty e-brake! It brings me joy! Thanks for the video!

"Welcome to the inside of a Taco. Just without the meat, cheese or vegetables" I dunno, you're pretty cheesey

You've an excellent sense of humor. I'm in the market to buy a new Tacoma, and this was the funniest review out of the dozens I've watched.

Thank you Sarah for this awesome review! I got my Offroad Taco a month ago and I wouldn't have it any other way, loving manual transmission ❤

I couldn't agree more on the manual transmission. It transforms a truck 100%. Ive owned a 99' automatic 4Runner Highlander but sold it quick, then much later found a rare 99' 5-speed SR5 4Runner. The difference is night-and-day, and it feels like you're driving a real truck. It's about total control! hahaha

Never really been a fan of trucks, but after seeing this review, it's made me very intrigued haha. Insanely solid piece of engineering.

Manual Tacos are now backordered because of this video !

I got a 2019 Access cab Taco with the 6 speed manual and it was the best decision I made in my life. 🔥🔥😎👌

I own a 17 Tacoma auto and can’t wait to trade it on a manual, but they are impossible to find

"You probably also think that bananas are too spicy." LMAO SOOOOOO Funny!

Happy Birthday Sarah ! It’s your day enjoy it ! Love your channel !

Sarah, looks like you were having way to much fun! Can't wait to get mine that's on order

Enjoyed this review. I've been dreaming of the idea of buying a 4Runner for $42,000, but the Taco for $2,000 more along with the 6speed MT, better choice me thinks. Just realized in the other comments it's your birthday, Happy Birthday dear lady!

Love the 6 speed manual in my TRD Off Road taco and mated up to the 4 liter it rocks.

You need to find a more challenging hill to climb. The Taco handled it effortlessly.

Was considering a manual taco. Your vid confirms my decision. I am now subscribed to your channel. Very well done!

Another great truck review Sarah. Gracias, great to see you having so much fun uploading to your OUTSTANDING channel.

Your Taco Jokes are soooooooooooooo Much better than when I have to make them up .. I wish I could afford this Glorious beast, I don't even want to consider an Automatic, ever..

I'm a '21 Taco Sport with the manual. I love it like I loved all of my Toyotas. BUT I hate the throttle lag and the rev hang. It makes downshifting with double clutching and heel and toe difficult to rev match. Love the channel.

I got your little joke and you were right.....wasn't funny! LOL! But don't give up; I still love you...and I really love that truck! Manual shift makes EVERYTHING better! Thanks for the review!

That shift to second for the beans test was heroic.

The reason for both disc AND drum brakes is because they each perform better in different conditions I.e. heavy water, mud and dry conditions. So you get the best of both worlds and you are therefore guaranteed to have at least some stopping power 👍👍👍

When cool, drum brakes actually work better than discs because they are designed to self energize. Drums only real weakness is heat dissipation and since the rears only do about 20-30% of the braking they are well equipped for the job. Plus being cheaper.

"The only way you should get one of these, and if you disagree you probably think bananas are to spicy." Sarah comes up with the best lines possible!

I saw 2021 truck with a manual transmission and I clicked like!

Finding a clutch and stick is getting very hard. Manual 4 door full size sedan aren’t made anymore. ☹️

It's funny that everyone is talking about manual transmission as the best thing in the world. Here in Denmark, it is only in recent years that ordinary people could afford a car with automatic transmission, it has been a wild luxury. I have been driving with a stick all my life, now I have the first car with automatic transmission, I will never change back again.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SARAH!!!!!! Hope you're having a FUN time with Mick Beth! Can't wait to see a video on it!

I love your reviews. Also I had an fj with a stick for years and years. I’m over stick shifts. Loved the truck but sick of shifting in Dallas traffic.

gotta love the reference to Top Gear, nice Sarah!

I have driven a manual for 20 years. Just bought a new taco and it’s an automatic. Such a weird experience

Sarah, I'm not big fan Toyota but they killing it with the auto sales compared to Honda

Scotty Kilmer just became your biggest fan!

You had me at "The Perfect Taco." Sarah, I love your channel.

Manual transmission is the Bomb. Thank goodness they still make them.

As the owner of a 3rd gen Taco w/ 6spd ... I love the commentary. "Do the right thing people..." Yes!

A girl and her Tacoma i instantly clicked!!

As soon as you said Kevlar reinforced I knew where we were going with this

The best ONLINE Review I’ve ever seen in my whole life❗️🦾💀

04 Tacoma and it still works like when I bought it. I intend to keep it forever

This was so much fun for you and the viewers. That holy choir and glow when you showed the manual gear shift lever reminded me of the Japanese Iron Chef when they showed the secret theme ingredient for that day's chef competition.

I just can imagine you piloting one of those NASA vehicles on the surface of Mars.

Speaking to Toyota mileage my 1985 SR5 had 297k miles on it when it was stolen and stripped. Had OG 22r-e. Maintained compression and only burned about a 1/2 quart in 5k mi and spent a few trips through the Rubicon. I loved that truck.

I just ordered a 2021 taco with manual and access cab🙂 thanks for the video

“Having more usable torque down low is the most important.”

Great review Sarah, but ass someone who owned a 2013 TRD sport with 4WD, I just feel like the Tacoma has become way, way too expensive for what it is.

Manual. The best transmission. Won't sell my Rav4 cause it has a 5spd manual )23yrs later.

"The biggest thing that sets this truck apart from the other Tacos..... is the ingredients". I'm dying laughing. That made my day! 'Tis a spicy banana indeed. Oh, and I got your Top Gear reference to the Toyota Hilux. That episode never gets old. I love your sense of humor, I'm going to have to check out your other videos.

Love the 6 speed.......nice truck......to all the ones that love an automatic transmission....just would like to say to them Happy Mothers Day!......LOL

2:00 Cannot believe Sara is defending drum breaks - Toyota screwed up on that one.

I remember seeing some of your content on another channel some time ago. Glad the KZfaq algorithm gods so saw fit to recommend your channel to me! Looks like you've been killing it so...time to binge watch! ^_^

That wasn't no Hill for a Hillclimber! You'd have a BLAST in the San Juan's! Great review as always Sarah 👍

Sarah, you been working out? You're looking very athletic today - great look! If given the choice of being given a truck, would you go with this Taco TRD Pro or the Jeep Gladiator?

"Buy a manual transmission if they offer it"... I guess I'm more strict than that. If it's auto only, I won't even consider it (until electric vehicles become the norm)

Manual for life. Even my 13 year old is in love with manuals now. My kenworth is a manual, my jeep and holden are both manuals, bikes are all manual including one suicide shift. Autos make me wanna go to sleepzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

I love the “Garage Science” segment 🥳

All cars should have Manual shifts available, Kudos to Toyota!

I got the n-Tuned joke, do I get extra points now? Looks like a very nice car! And you certainly seemed to enjoy drifting it around the tree. Quite impressed by your hillclimbing A.I. also. Over here we have the Hilux, seems like, as with the Tundra, the Tacoma's going to be grey import.

I ordered a TRD Sport, and even though I had to get an automatic (wife can't and won't drive a stick) I still love it.

The Top Gear references, awesome. The Hi-Luxs they took the Pole ( ? ) were perfect.

Manual all day only way too get it u are having why too much fun..

Wonder how many people got the Top Gear reference? Another great review. Hope you enjoyed your time in New England

Sarah, I appreciate that you got out of the vehicle to film the potatoes and kitty litter 😂

love it that you mentioned what the UK top gear did.

Manual is the only way to go awesome video , sure makes me want to get out in the dunes again

I am loving the twist key ignition in this model. Wishing my Subaru Outback Limited came with the twist key rather than the push to start :(

I am so glad trucks like this still exist.

I had a 2004 Tacoma, last year of first gen. Bought it new and drove it until 2019, only had to do the front brakes once, replaced a thermostat, tires 3 sets, oil changes and gas. When it was time for a new vehicle I looked at the current Gen Tacoma and it did not have the reliability of its predecessors, do what I did buy a Jeep Wrangler!

So cute, Sarah almost laughed at her own banana joke. 👽

I can’t help myself but anytime I see a TRD, I have to call it a Turd.

Got one in white. Best car/truck ever

I refuse to get rid of my 2008 Taco because it has a stickshift (Texas people know it as a standard). So happy to hear a stickshift is still offered in 2021.