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

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Күн бұрын

We’ve already compared the Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road, Ford Ranger FX4, and Chevy Colorado Z71 on the road, so it’s now time to put all three to the test on the dirt. Now, while they’re still plenty capable, these aren’t the dedicated off-road trims - stay tuned for a TRD Pro vs. Raptor vs. ZR2 test - but rather the more approachable and wallet-friendly midgrade models. So, which one will take home the off-road trophy? Find out with Edmunds’ Emme Hall in this midsize truck off-road comparison test!
00:00 Intro
00:34 Ziggurat of Integrity
02:35 Hill Climb
07:03 The Pipes
10:32 Sand Wash Circuit
13:45 Edmunds' Take
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@edmundscars 7 күн 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 7 күн бұрын

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

@kavill 5 күн бұрын

😂

@kavill 5 күн бұрын

Mini van and huffy 👌

@0HOON0 7 күн 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 7 күн 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 7 күн 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 The traction system, steering, safety is all outdated.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 7 күн 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 7 күн 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 7 күн бұрын

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

@SilverScarletSpider 7 күн бұрын

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

@markspence3750 5 күн бұрын

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

@labigq 7 күн бұрын

The Colorado would be my choice

@0HOON0 7 күн бұрын

ZR2.

@teddonley9594 7 күн 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 7 күн бұрын

V6 only available in ranger raptor p sure

@teddonley9594 7 күн бұрын

@@JuanBen0220 The 2.7 is going to be available

@dutchstorm7824 7 күн бұрын

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

@memememine1 7 күн бұрын

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

@andreasm2882 7 күн 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.

@99-Zulu 7 күн 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.

@TREVORJB101 7 күн бұрын

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

@KNRS927 7 күн 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.

@chrisb9478 7 күн 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 5 күн бұрын

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

@border411 3 күн 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 3 күн бұрын

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

@stefanfalldorf6573 7 күн 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.

@Goose_Lord 7 күн 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.

@ms1406 7 күн бұрын

Definitely would get the ford!!

@abetterworld96 3 күн бұрын

That Tacoma looks majestic.

@jamisonjamisonx 6 күн 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!

@thegreeneyej 7 күн бұрын

Emme’s work is awesome! More content please.

@4rr44E 7 күн бұрын

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

@chrischris9370 7 күн 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.

@friendo787 7 күн бұрын

Where is Nissan?

@Goose_Lord 7 күн бұрын

Stuck in 2016

@dj_laundry_list 7 күн 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?

@bc3953 3 күн бұрын

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

@roayanrodriguez1811 4 күн бұрын

Where the frontier at? Pro 4X

@derrickschultz6871 7 күн бұрын

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

@AGamingMuffin 7 күн 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 4 күн бұрын

Had mine for 6 months. Looks fine.

@AGamingMuffin 4 күн бұрын

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

@MrHand-ih4sz 4 күн 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 4 күн 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 4 күн 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.

@lgbnz 2 күн 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.

@danielcobb8886 2 күн 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.

@bmohre4784 7 күн бұрын

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

@cw3438 14 сағат бұрын

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

@border411 3 күн бұрын

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

@Teleqram.me.edmundscars 2 күн бұрын

Hotline..

@markspence3750 5 күн бұрын

This lady is sooo funny! I love watching her!

@MuscleAmerican 4 күн бұрын

Taco for the win! 🏆

@andyd5492 7 күн 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.

@jimjim0058 5 күн бұрын

No Frontier Pro-4X?

@border411 3 күн бұрын

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

@AGuyJustDriving 7 күн бұрын

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

@SSS-mp8th 7 күн 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.

@datkinegaming8292 2 күн бұрын

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

@urbanstrencan 6 күн 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 😊😂😂❤

@reggiehucks1010 7 күн бұрын

Not an apples to apples comparison

@leeyang1473 6 күн бұрын

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

@srtcsb 7 күн бұрын

Very cool review Emme. 😎👍

@LightWeNeed 5 күн бұрын

I pick the ranger for its overall value

@rjbeer 7 күн 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.

@scott8238 4 күн бұрын

Nissan Frontier?

@Teleqram.me.edmundscars 2 күн бұрын

Hotline..

@B86432 6 күн бұрын

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

@marklihsu 7 күн бұрын

Funny the worst truck is on the front

@showmemorefunthings9208 7 күн бұрын

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

@ryanehoward 7 күн бұрын

Trucks and Emme!

@lmc333 4 күн бұрын

Where is the Nissan

@robertyoung8289 7 күн бұрын

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

@waltermiller249 6 күн 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

@jesusfer7795 11 сағат бұрын

Tacoma 100

@kens8903 7 күн бұрын

I’m going with option D the Frontier.

@InvestBetter. 6 күн бұрын

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

@bfula9900 6 күн бұрын

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

@dennisdoherty1133 7 күн бұрын

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

@aeromtb2468 6 күн бұрын

all overpriced . taco transmission break yet

@axellness 7 күн бұрын

No nissan frontier ? Thumbs down

@briangarner 7 күн бұрын

Unwatchable

@lucassitanggang5154 7 күн бұрын

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

@nestr2007 7 күн 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

@naveenthemachine 7 күн 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 7 күн бұрын

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

@naveenthemachine 7 күн 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 7 күн бұрын

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

@ytj22 7 күн бұрын

You're definitely a troll.

@matrix-fh9tn 5 күн 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.

@M1911jln 7 күн 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.