Off-Road Comparison Test: Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road vs. Ford Ranger FX4 vs. Chevrolet Colorado Z71

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@edmundscars Ай бұрын

Are these trucks off-road-y enough for you, or would you spend extra bucks for a ZR2, Raptor or TRD Pro? Let us know in the comments!

@SSS-mp8th Ай бұрын

Subaru Outback Wilderness (with skid plate and tow hitch) and a KX 250 or CRF 250

@kavill Ай бұрын

😂

@kavill Ай бұрын

Mini van and huffy 👌

@vincefairleigh6899 Ай бұрын

I think I’d go for the raptor ranger, where’s the gladiator rubicon? It’s hands down the best one off road.

@vincefairleigh6899 Ай бұрын

The trd pro is compared to the non off road package on the ford and Chevy.. to be fair the comparison should be the trd, pro, vs the raptor ranger vs the Chevy bison.. I’m impressed how much of an improvement Toyota made except that I hear that its transmission is very weak,, possibly a future recall?

@0HOON0 Ай бұрын

Colorado ZR2 $46K in my area. Z71: $38K. Taco TRD Offroad: $43K. Toyota prices are out of control. The ZR2 is hugely more capable for $3k more.

@KNRS927 Ай бұрын

The Nissan frontier right now is almost like what the Tacoma used to be. That’s basically the only option left if you want a V6 engine.

@beexiong2995 Ай бұрын

@@KNRS927 the frontier is also has the least technological truck. It's basically the same truck from 2005. The traction system, steering, safety is all outdated. Nissan didn't really update it enough to compete and the price shows. It's the cheapest midsize truck

@KNRS927 Ай бұрын

@@beexiong2995 Nissan basically copied the Toyota formula when they redesigned it because they saw how popular the 4runner and Tacoma were despite both being ancient. Only thing is Nissan doesn’t have the rep Toyota has so the price and simplicity get people.

@beexiong2995 Ай бұрын

@@KNRS927 honestly the 2nd gen tacoma and current frontier have the same mechanical tech. Toyota has atrac and nissan abls. 3rd gen tacomas got offroad modes like crawl control and terrain select modes. Frontier never got any of those

@Goose_Lord Ай бұрын

@@KNRS927she even says in the video, you can get the ranger with an optional V6.

@labigq Ай бұрын

The Colorado would be my choice

@0HOON0 Ай бұрын

ZR2.

@TREVORJB101 Ай бұрын

The Colorado Trail Boss would've been a much better option for this match-up.

@ms1406 Ай бұрын

Definitely would get the ford!!

@dutchstorm7824 Ай бұрын

Emme, You're the best for off road reviews and information. Have you done off road training videos for Edmunds or elsewhere?

@memememine1 Ай бұрын

I know she races in the rebelle rally. I bet she has experience before that too.

@Sandsinburkina Ай бұрын

I've owned a 24 Tacoma TRD Offroad for about a month - just took it to Creede/Southfork area to put it through its' paces and was truly amazed at the trails it would eat up in "bone-stock" format. Nothing I love more than passing people in SxS that are giving me the "how the heck did you get up here" eyebrow raise! The only places I felt like it was lacking were in mud (stock tires aren't very aggressive) and I'm going to get an aftermarket front facing camera and a winch. Oh yeah - AND it rode like a car on the 12 hour trip to get there! Very pleased with my purchase...

@Jay-nc7vk 10 күн бұрын

Thank you for the feedback. Great to hear the feedback on the Tacoma.

@VinceButler-kf9ts 5 сағат бұрын

Good to hear. I Just picked up the TRD Off Road last week Traded in my Gen 3 with120000 miles for 24K and they dropped sticker by 7K. Felt like a good deal even though 3K of that drop was dealer add on. Hoping it proves to be as reliable as the GEN 3. I will be in SW Colorado next month need to map out some adventures . It doe ride exceptionally well on road.

@roayanrodriguez1811 Ай бұрын

Where the frontier at? Pro 4X

@KNRS927 Ай бұрын

I think Colorado wins this for me. It’s probably the most well-rounded midsize truck, has a trim for everyone of every demographic, has pretty nice engine power and tech, and is the best value for the money now.

@99-Zulu Ай бұрын

I'm not too surprised that the Colorado won the sprint portion of this comparison. The chassis is designed to do that, granted it's more for the ZR2. Because most of that version actually competes in races.

@andreasm2882 Ай бұрын

Good thing you didn't have to turn that locker on in the Tacoma because everybody knows that the lockers in a tacoma are a pain in the ass 😅. And yes I own a Tacoma.

@markspence3750 Ай бұрын

Almost no one makes a video about base models. Thank you!!

@teddonley9594 Ай бұрын

The width of the rangers' bed instantly makes it more useful as a truck. When the 6cyl becomes available, that should further extend its superiority over the other options. As far as trucks that do truck things, I'll pick the Ranger.

@JuanBen0220 Ай бұрын

V6 only available in ranger raptor p sure

@teddonley9594 Ай бұрын

@@JuanBen0220 The 2.7 is going to be available

@x7slim8x Ай бұрын

I have a 2019 FX4 with the 2.3 Ecoboost, it is great. I was initially a bit hesitant with it being a 4 cylinder, but that little motor straight rips. The availability of aftermarket bolt-on power is also a big plus. I feel like the 2.3 Ecoboost doesn't get the love it deserves.

@teddonley9594 Ай бұрын

@x7slim8x Oh I agree. I drove one from Louisiana to Illinois and the little engine performed excellent. The reason I'm more interested in the 6 is because it has 2 more cylinders to make power with. Less stress and pressure when towing a heavy trailer

@x7slim8x Ай бұрын

@@teddonley9594 Oh absolutely, I use mine for the woods. I never even put the tow package on, I have it sitting in a box lol. I did a 3.5 inch and leveled it. 33s on 18s. Mine isn't made for towing anything lol.

@Goose_Lord Ай бұрын

Great testing, fun to see them all swuare off. In Canada the ZR2 version of the chevy is comparable in price to the ranger Lariat and the Tacomo TRD offroad premium. No doubt the ZR2 would crush this particular competition with rear AND front lockers, 33" MT tires, and optional full underbody cameras.

@border411 Ай бұрын

And the Nissan Frontier Pro-4X is? Why do you keep excluding that vehicle?

@iskdude9922 Ай бұрын

Because it aint as good

@SilverScarletSpider Ай бұрын

good review but i would have loved to see the NA V6 Nissan Frontier instead of the Ford Ranger

@stefanfalldorf6573 Ай бұрын

Nice test. Positiv surprised Emme chose the Colorado. So would I out of those. Negative surprised you didn't add the Frontier to that bunch. That would have been my no. 1 choice.

@4rr44E Ай бұрын

Once again they omit the Frontier Pro-4X, arguably the best value proposition in the midsize segment.

@driftx2 26 күн бұрын

It's a Nissan though ew

@4rr44E 22 күн бұрын

@@driftx2 10 years from now you’ll see what I mean. Love or hate Nissan trucks… they last.

@benjaminbrown7127 2 күн бұрын

It’s by far the worst truck in the segment right now. Ride quality absolutely sucks. Interior sucks. But yes the engine is super reliable. But the 2.3 eco boost has been very good. It’s been around since the 2013 ford ranger in Australia and it’s held up like a beast. So there’s absolutely no reason to get a frontier

@4rr44E 15 сағат бұрын

@@benjaminbrown7127 ha. There is if you want to save $20K. There’s a reason it’s sales are way up.

@abetterworld96 Ай бұрын

That Tacoma looks majestic.

@czrm8677 Ай бұрын

During the off-road test drive, it would have been better to show more of the outside view when you were handling the trucks rather than the inside view. I don't mind seeing the driver's reaction, but I was more interested in the truck's reactions rather than the driver's on the turns.

@friendo787 Ай бұрын

Where is Nissan?

@Goose_Lord Ай бұрын

Stuck in 2016

@jamisonjamisonx Ай бұрын

admittedly I don't watch a ton of different off-road reviewers (fan of Cammisa, Throttle House, Lieberman, Pobst, and a little TFL here and there), but I have never seen Emme before and she is awesome. Please get her out here more!

@exmortis4404 4 күн бұрын

One of the best reviewers I have seen yet, sorry TFL.... Really enjoyed the video.

@lc7192 Ай бұрын

Nice review! To make a better comparison then you would have to put the same tires on all the vehicles. Tires and tire pressure are everything.

@chrisb9478 Ай бұрын

I’ll probably go with a Tacoma Trd OR next year. The GM 8 speed trans problems/class action lawsuit scare me, and the Ford has plastic oil and transmission pans & plastic oil drain plug. I like the Tacoma rear coil suspension & rear underseat storage set up.

@davefornit6235 Ай бұрын

Its a revised transmission I done almost 11k towing on my 2023 not a problem yet lol

@border411 Ай бұрын

Was going to go with a 2024 TRD OR, but they are having way too many issues... Especially now with the transmission's having to be replaced, and an over 2month wait to do so. Toyota is not what it used to be. I'm leaning towards the Ford or Nissan Pro-4x

@chrisb9478 Ай бұрын

@@border411 I’d say the Frontier is the safest bet right now.

@YerBoyTroy Ай бұрын

@@border411 Very few issues reported on the 24 Taco. The transmission issues are a small minority of manual owners so still a tiny subset. But if you want to play it safe then yea, cant go wrong with a P4X

@barrya.6212 16 күн бұрын

@@YerBoyTroy There's an article today that states the AUTO's are failing early too in the Tacoma....and both on a larger scale, there was also problem with the front wheels disengaging when in 4WD mode....that might of been a rare fluke but .....

@thegreeneyej Ай бұрын

Emme’s work is awesome! More content please.

@LightWeNeed Ай бұрын

I pick the ranger for its overall value

@chrischris9370 Ай бұрын

Meanwhile the Nissan Frontier will still be running while these are all scrap. I’m very wary of the new Taco, hopefully it is as reliable as the older models. The ford and chev are depreciating boat anchors.

@markspence3750 Ай бұрын

This lady is sooo funny! I love watching her!

@AGuyJustDriving Ай бұрын

Not once have I ever seen a Raptor or any of these pavement princesses offroad. My Subaru has seen more trails lol

@dj_laundry_list Ай бұрын

One would think GM would ditch the automatic locker after 20+ years of sucking. I found the best technique was to carry a little bit of speed and stay on the gas a little bit when a wheel started to slip, so that when the locker kicked in, I was still moving forward and didn't need to suddenly get on the gas once it hooked up. Got me up some gnarly stuff... but why make it so annoying?

@tyrsafray4640 Ай бұрын

Love your videos and especially your delivery! Just found your channel ❤️❤️❤️

@rjbeer Ай бұрын

I really wish she would stop yelling....you have a mic, talk normal, we will hear you. Other than that, I like the videos.

@alvarocabrera4440 Ай бұрын

Ford ranger ❤

@YerBoyTroy Ай бұрын

These midsize trucks have all gotten so good now. Honestly dont think you can go wrong with any of these. Just gotta find the niche advantages in all of them to see what fits your bill. Im a toyota guy at heart but if you forced me into a Ranger or a Colorado...shit, i ain't even mad 😂

@Jasonboyee 9 күн бұрын

this lady's review is dope, Y'all!

@MuscleAmerican Ай бұрын

Taco for the win! 🏆

@CallMeChato 12 күн бұрын

I think a Wilderness Subaru would beat all of these. 😅

@bc3953 Ай бұрын

I went with a 2024 zr2. Happy with it by far.

@AGamingMuffin Ай бұрын

Hey Edmunds, on your Colorado, can you check the bumper fitment near the headlights by the black fascia? Many Colorados seem to have paint chipping in those areas due to poor panel fitment, and GM is refusing to cover it under warranty for many people. Just wanted to see if you have a similar issue on your long-term Colorado. Thank you!

@MrHand-ih4sz Ай бұрын

Had mine for 6 months. Looks fine.

@AGamingMuffin Ай бұрын

@@MrHand-ih4sz Do you have an LT or Z71?

@MrHand-ih4sz Ай бұрын

@AGamingMuffin got the ZR2, no Bison package. I've heard KZfaqrs complaining about where the plastic front fender flares meet the nose of the truck...there is about an 1/8th inch gap there. I do have that, but don't see it as being a problem. I think fit and finish is really good overall.

@AGamingMuffin Ай бұрын

@@MrHand-ih4sz nice nice. I have heard that with the ZR2. You have a different style front bumper compared to the Z71 and LT, so I don’t think you’d find the same paint issues. Besides the paint, it’s been a great truck.

@MrHand-ih4sz Ай бұрын

@AGamingMuffin Yessir. Only 10K miles so far, but it's alot of fun. I've had three 5.3 Silverados before this, so I was a bit skeptical about the 4 banger, but it accelerates harder than they do and runs great. Shitty gas mileage, but I knew that going in.

@andyd5492 Ай бұрын

You sgould have tried locking the rear end of the Ford while still in 4 High. Plus you wouldn't use up your brakes.

@barrya.6212 16 күн бұрын

The Tacoma's transmission (manual or auto) will fail in under 20K mileage.....the Ranger and Colorado's trans will NOT....the Ranger now with the optional 2.7 ecoboost (used for years successfully in F150) has long lasting proven reliability, the Tacoma's new turbo doesn't have same longevity testing...

@planoman0935 Ай бұрын

Yep! Love my Tacoma Off Road!

@waltermiller249 Ай бұрын

The taco always loses when it comes to gas mileage. Mighr be more reliable, but in the long run, you lose more money paying for gas. Burning money every time you drive it

@lgbnz Ай бұрын

Tacoma OR's competitor is the Chevy Colorado ZR2, price-wise and purpose-wise. Z71 is more comparable to TRD Sport purpose-wise, SR5 price-wise.

@derrickschultz6871 Ай бұрын

The frame on the ranger sits lower than the running boards. I doubt the boards will be a problem.

@robertyoung8289 Ай бұрын

Now that Toyota is building junk like all the others. Colorado would be my favorite junk truck.

@williamjsheehan Ай бұрын

Love the reviewer, you go girl!

@danielcobb8886 Ай бұрын

A bit shouty at the start. I nearly stopped the vid because of the "music" and lightning graphics. I like to hear the mechanical noises instead. It was worth watching all the vid. A Frontier in this test would be great to see. Love the last sentence.

@elishaemanuel8512 27 күн бұрын

Cannot challenge Mitsubishi Triton is the best winner number One champion rally off-road racing Long distance endurance champion

@cw3438 Ай бұрын

I'd go with the Taco and see you in 20 years! ;-)

@JmShows Ай бұрын

Tacoma is best

@CM-cw8fe Ай бұрын

I would take the ranger with the 2.7

@bmohre4784 Ай бұрын

Why couldn’t we see all the camera views and a side-by-side comparison?

@Teemontube 15 күн бұрын

Waiting Hungry Valley Playground to open 👍

@noxnyc23 Ай бұрын

All nice trucks but I like that Tacoma a lot.

@srtcsb Ай бұрын

Very cool review Emme. 😎👍

@aeromtb2468 Ай бұрын

all overpriced . taco transmission break yet

@SSS-mp8th Ай бұрын

Honest question for you off-road truck or SUV people. I love the way off-road spec'd trucks, broncos, etc look but the prices for the higher trims on most of these sorts of vehicles are easily over $50k (not these 3 specifically). Seems like if you had access to that sort of terrain, you'd just use any normal truck or SUV and carry a dirt bike. I mean any $5k-$8k bike will put all of these to shame and then you have your normal car/truck at a cheaper price? I mean it's a truck, slap a bike or ATV in the back.

@datkinegaming Ай бұрын

i think it meant for more camping place you can carry tents coolers etc. for what you might need.

@urbanstrencan Ай бұрын

Great video, where is Ranger Raptor 😂😂😂. Would love to see VW Amarok, and BYD Shark doing this test. 😊😊😊 And Toyota Hilux the legend of the world is missing 😊😂😂❤

@leeyang1473 Ай бұрын

Toyota fan boy here, well if the quality is still the same

@jimjim0058 Ай бұрын

No Frontier Pro-4X?

@border411 Ай бұрын

I actually commented the same thing. They always leave it out.....I think they are scared. 😆

@YerBoyTroy Ай бұрын

@@border411 There are other channels that include the P4X. TBH it got out wheeled by the old generation TRD pro on a truck king video so maybe they dont think its an apples to apples comparison with these trucks. Admittedly its lagging behind alot in the tech space as well

@driftx2 26 күн бұрын

Because it sucks

@ryanehoward Ай бұрын

Trucks and Emme!

@chrrxsxo Ай бұрын

Does anyone know is where this is? I’d love to take my jeep here.

@scott8238 Ай бұрын

Nissan Frontier?

@showmemorefunthings9208 Ай бұрын

The Colorado Trail Boss would have been a better comparison to the Ford and Toyota.

@marklihsu Ай бұрын

Funny the worst truck is on the front

@lmc333 Ай бұрын

Where is the Nissan

@1FiftyOverland Ай бұрын

Should have left the sway bar connected on tacoma, or disconnected it on the other truxk.

@engineer_alv 11 күн бұрын

only the Tacoma offers a sway bar disconnect, I think it was a good idea to demonstrate its usefulness, specially when it's not that expensive of an option. $1K well spent

@KabariaMugereki 22 күн бұрын

Taco all the way.

@reggiehucks1010 Ай бұрын

Not an apples to apples comparison

@Monster-519 24 күн бұрын

The biggest comparison is would you like to pay less for the colorado and ranger, or more for the toyota which is already overpriced

@dennisdoherty1133 Ай бұрын

Out of all of these, I'll take the Frontier

@axellness Ай бұрын

No nissan frontier ? Thumbs down

@unkindguy88 Ай бұрын

Nissan frontier

@kens8903 Ай бұрын

I’m going with option D the Frontier.

@B86432 Ай бұрын

Wouldn't take any of these 😂 give me the last gen 1/4 tons any day

@InvestBetter. Ай бұрын

Taco takes it I would go for the Trailhunter Wish they stamped Trailhunter into the rear tailgate, like the TRD Pro

@jesusfer7795 Ай бұрын

Tacoma 100

@vmax-cv1ml Ай бұрын

I just bought my 1st truk.. tacoma 2021.. V6 with 9000 miles.. so im 56 yrs old.. so when i die in 20 yrs.. the truck will have 40K AND MY daughter will drive it for 450,000. More miles.. who is winning??? CHEVY IS PRETTY much. BUT JUNK.. ford is ironic.. but doesn't hold up....

@casper24ism Ай бұрын

Why would you review street trucks agaist a tacoma offroad? Thats so stupid I have a idea you're next comparison A full on trophy truck vs a Volkswagen atlas.thats a great one.

@richardoaks3597 Ай бұрын

Chevy was the z71 off road. Ford FX4 package…. Toyota TRD off road package. This was a fair comparison

@briangarner Ай бұрын

Unwatchable

@bfula9900 Ай бұрын

So hard to watch this lady. Barely hanging in there just to see the trucks

@luismayorga1520 10 күн бұрын

TOYOTA IS TOYOTA

@AlexMartinez-uq2ye 17 күн бұрын

Calling a pick up truck a she made me cringe 😬 😳

@M1911jln Ай бұрын

I don’t understand why you keep using this particular presenter. You have a lot of good presenters, but Ms. Hall isn’t one of them. She is unwatchable. I cannot listen to her screaming at the camera. Whenever I open a video with her as a host, I have to stop the video almost immediately. I’m sure she is a lovely person, but she simply isn’t a good presenter. Please, please, use one of your other hosts. Or just get Ms. Hall to stop yelling at the camera.

@naveenthemachine Ай бұрын

The Tacoma is the worst of the bunch. I knew this was gonna happen 😁 Remember I told you all the Tacoma would be such a disappointment. You all laughed and called me a troll? Well clearly the tables turned against you

@ALMX5DP Ай бұрын

Didn’t Emme say that it won two of the four categories?

@naveenthemachine Ай бұрын

@@ALMX5DP well she also said in a previous video that it’s not even in the race. It’s so compromised. And she said “orange you glad you didn’t buy a Tacoma?”

@ALMX5DP Ай бұрын

@@naveenthemachine this was a video specific to offroad ability. Is your comment specific to the same?

@ytj22 Ай бұрын

You're definitely a troll.

@lucassitanggang5154 Ай бұрын

This Is pick-up! Truck Is Peterbilt Kenworth And Mack

@nestr2007 Ай бұрын

Actually per the definition 1 : a wheeled vehicle for moving heavy articles: such as a : a strong horse-drawn or automotive vehicle (such as a pickup) for hauling b : an automotive vehicle with a short chassis equipped with a swivel for attaching a trailer and used especially for the highway hauling of freight also : a truck with attached trailer It is a truck both are. They also specify midsize truck not heavy duty or full size

@matrix-fh9tn Ай бұрын

She is very annoying to watch, too much over-reaction. Try to learn from Driving Sports TV, don't need screaming and yelling to make your point. AT least I'm kind enought to write this comment before moving on to next youtube video. Lol.