The 2024 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter is the Top Taco

The 2024 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter is the Top Taco - POV First Driving Impressions

Рет қаралды 48,490

Ай бұрын

Engine: 2.4L turbocharged hybrid 4-cylinder i-FORCE MAX• Transmission: 8 AT
Drivetrain: 4WD
Front Suspension: Double wishbone
Rear Suspension: Coil spring multi-link rear suspension
Horsepower: 323 hp @ 6,000 RPM
Torque: 465 lb.-ft. @ 1,700 RPM
22/24/23 EPA Estimated Fuel Economy (city/highway/combined)
Towing capacity: 6,000 lbs
Bed length: 5-ft. or 6-ft.
Exterior: Bronze Oxide -- INTERIOR: Mineral
18-in. bronze-finished Trailhunter alloy wheels with 33 inch Goodyear® Territory®
• Heritage-inspired "TOYOTA" front grille with integrated light bar
• LED headlights with Daytime Running Lights (DRL), auto on/off feature, sequential LED turn signal, backlight logos and manual leveling adjustment
• Rigid Industries® white-and-amber-color switching LED fog lights
• Integrated bed scene lighting
• High-clearance front bumper
• ARB® steel rear bumper and red rear recovery hooks
• Steel underbody protection, including front skid plate, transfer case protector, fuel tank protector, and rear differential protector
• Steel rock rails
• High-clearance trail exhaust tip
• Bed Storage Box
• Power tilt/slide moonroof with sliding sunshade
Interior
• SofTex®-trimmed seats; 8-way power-adjustable driver and front passenger seats with 4-way power-adjustable lumbar support
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Leather-trimmed steering wheel
• Dual zone automatic climate control
• Smart Key System on driver and front passenger doors with Push Button Start
• Head-Up Display (HUD)
• Digital display auto-dimming rearview mirror
Audio Multimedia/Subscriptions
• 14-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with 10 JBL® speakers including JBL FLEX Portable Bluetooth Speaker, subwoofer and amplifier, wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android AutoTM compatible, SiriusXM® with 3-month Platinum Plan trial subscription.
• 12.3-in. digital meter
• 3D Multi-Terrain Monitor (MTM) with selectable front, side and rear views
Safety and Convenience
• TSS 3.0
• Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (TBC)
• Class-IV towing hitch receiver and wiring harness with 7-pin/4-pin connector; Trailer Backup Guide (TBG); Trailer Blind
Spot Monitor: Trailer Camera
• Electric Power Steering (EPS) and power-assisted rack-and-pinion with an Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
• "TACOMA" stamped easy lower and lift tailgate
• 2400W/120V bed-mounted AC power supply
Options
• N/A
MSRP with Options
$63,400
*Hospitality Provided by Toyota.
#toyota #tacoma #trailhunter
Join TheTopher channel membership and get early access to videos, priority reply to comments, exclusive videos (all previous live streams/VODs), and member-only photos and status updates: / @thetopher
TheTopher on Twitch: / thetopherlive
TheTopher on Instagram: / thetopher2
The audio in this video was recorded with in-ear binaural microphones, headphones are highly recommended!
Here's the equipment I use (with affiliate links):
-GoPro Hero 12 Black amzn.to/3ZFmbyV
-DJI Osmo Action 4 (Night Drives) amzn.to/3PCvriL
-Binaural Audio - Roland CS-10EM Microphones amzn.to/2qKRbwA
-Connected to & powered by the Zoom H2n recorder amzn.to/2pQqVkq
-Don't forget the Hat Clip mount for that perfect POV angle: amzn.to/2GW7nmd
-The best place to get tires: bit.ly/2JyRg3j
Off The Record makes it easy and affordable to fight your traffic tickets. Sign up with the code "TheTopher" for 10% off your first ticket whether you need it now or later: fight.offtherecord.com/TheTopher
Sound system test track playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/3D9...
You can help support the channel by whitelisting TheTopher on your browser's AdBlock or becoming a patron: / thetopher
Facebook: / thetopheryoutube
I'm also the producer for the Winding Road KZfaq Channel:
/ windingroadmagazine
Thanks for watching!

Пікірлер: 181

@2015BLOXXER Ай бұрын

Never thought I would hear “stututu” on a Tacoma 😂😂

@iordacheradu4689 Ай бұрын

i'd buy that truck just for the intake sounds 😂

@FINALV8 Ай бұрын

"I could sense that Altima energy" 😆💀

@bossykxngtahzai16 Ай бұрын

That intake sound tho... 🥴👌👌👌👌👌🙃🙃

@bradh6185 Ай бұрын

The 4-cylinder sounds so much better than the GM trucks. It's very nice to hear that they gave it a quiet cabin. This would probably be my pick in this category. Maybe I'll be able to buy a used one in about 10 years.

@Missioneer 20 күн бұрын

All the kinks will be worked out by then, so not entirely unfortunate.

@Vec135 Ай бұрын

Toyota is the only one having fun. Pricing these like they did is outrageous

@ericd1632 Ай бұрын

To be fair the pricing of all trucks is outrageous

@tyhyhh Ай бұрын

You haven't paid attention to new truck prices have you lol

@Vec135 Ай бұрын

@@tyhyhh yes obviously I know that all of them are shit. Toyota raised the bar with mid size prices. Absolutely stupid.

@HiPlains1 23 күн бұрын

Tacos are priced much higher then competition. A SR5 can literally cost as much as the new Ranger XLT with FX4 package or a nicely equipped Z71 Colorado or a fully loaded Frontier Pro 4X. For 5K less then a trail hunter you can buy the new Ranger raptor that will completely destroy this in every single category one can measure. New Tundras and Tacos are not competitively priced and why I've seen discounts up to 10K on tundras and already seeing 3K discounts on tacos that have barely hit the lots. Toyota missed the mark and it will be a hard sell at MSRP. You better believe it.

@sanchezzz1 13 күн бұрын

@@Vec135 All the mid size trucks are a bit high in price but wouldn't you still go with Toyota over the others considering the past reliability history?

@joepierson3859 Ай бұрын

the truck breaths

@brianwinkler8183 Ай бұрын

The Ranger Raptor is a relative bargain at $57-60k, with much more power, and a better back seat.

@antonroux6737 Ай бұрын

and the Raptor has selectable permanent AWD, much more power, and FOX LIVE shocks - there is no comparison no one cares about the stupid ugly screen on the Toyota

@ph00ny1 Ай бұрын

Seems like a far better bargain. Too bad markups on the ranger raptors are ungodly

@jo0123 Ай бұрын

The demand for ranger raptor will lead to markups, trd pro and trail hunter could come down in price because of low sales.

@gaivoron Ай бұрын

I believe it's has always been the case, the domestic will offer a cheaper package to compete with the Japanese.

@joepierson3859 Ай бұрын

less torque

@Anything_With_An_Engine Ай бұрын

Today I learned my WRX needs a snorkel intake setup cuz uhhhh that SOUND IS INSANE

@itsryanj Ай бұрын

I appreciate the sound test. Almost no one else does one when looking at reviews. A Good sound system is important! I like to hear it too even if it’s from my headphones

@brq4cars Ай бұрын

$63,000 is less than I expected but still very very expensive

@dre32pitt Ай бұрын

For this kind of money im getting a new Miata and a used Taco or Frontier... lol.. still have $$ left over for mods

@CobaltingCobalt Ай бұрын

Thats m2 territory or if you really needed a truck, ive seen low milage '21 and '22 tundra trds that go for 10k less

@Thomas54965 Ай бұрын

@@dre32pittmight be the way to go

@thelaxlair6727 Ай бұрын

dont worry just join the other people who cant afford it paying 800/month for their 30 minute commute to work.

@tyhyhh Ай бұрын

Why would you cross shop a truck with a m2 dude lol@CobaltingCobalt

@ilikechrisbrown Ай бұрын

Might be in the minority here, but that intake is actually a total deal-breaker for me. I think it would be cool for about 20 minutes, but as soon as I wanted to cruise around town or offroad with the windows down and music up, it would drive me absolutely nuts. Love this truck and the new powertrain, but I'm totally turned off by the idea having to listen to that sound every time I step on the gas for 10+ years.

@sharpranger1417 Ай бұрын

I can imagine that, luckily not all trims have it

@DarwynVE Ай бұрын

Like most cars, you wont get a ton of noise unless you are pushing it.

@ryanyoder8686 18 күн бұрын

it's annoying. I agree.

@andenoh9027 10 күн бұрын

Then stop driving the truck like a sports car…. It’s an automatic your not closing throttle all the time you’ll barely even hear it 🤦🏻‍♂️

@maulanamuhammadaziz9752 Ай бұрын

Bro i am smiling listening to that sound

@JimiMiki Ай бұрын

man this road looks fun.

@LiohJuney Ай бұрын

Never thought I'd watch a Topher video and see the same roads I joyride in my Miata any chance I get. Hope you enjoyed San Diego while you were here!

@samthecar Ай бұрын

That boost sound is crazy

@kevinkidneyy Ай бұрын

ngl you have the best reviews

@Arash1996 Ай бұрын

It was great as always , perfect ❤👍

@markb4264 20 күн бұрын

Your on-the-road ride review was so important to me. Another influencer claimed the on-road ride was really bad. I have looked/road all the other mfg off-road mid-size overlander pickup trucks and will now strongly look at the Tacoma TrailHunter. With the extra mpg over the others, I believe I will now purchase the Tacoma but only after more review and possible road test. Thanks!

@antonroux6737 Ай бұрын

great to know about the extra noise isolation in the higher trim levels - low noise levels are so important for managing fatigue on long journeys

@rickjames6867 Ай бұрын

Wonderful truck, and good review. 💙✌️

@iwazaru8101 Ай бұрын

Great video! I recognize that road and have driven it several times in my 5th Gen 4Runner 4x4. There is NO WAY in hell I would drive the 4Runner down that road at some of those speeds...and I have upgraded (firmer) Bilstein shocks. That OME-equipped suspension must be amazing; made it look like you're driving a sport SUV. 🙂

@PaulsPlace Ай бұрын

That screen is MASSIVE.

@ericd1632 Ай бұрын

That's what she said

@Rockybalboa541 Ай бұрын

@@ericd1632beat me to it lol

@ericd1632 Ай бұрын

@@Rockybalboa541 😂😂🤣🤣

@ryanb8736 Ай бұрын

Next year, some journalists will claim it’s dated and small.

@theonlydivinity4286 21 сағат бұрын

It’s amazing lowkey. My grandpa has this truck and this screen is definitely amazing

@round-17 Ай бұрын

This is absolute love..!

@TheJason989 Ай бұрын

Such awesome truck

@MMDriven 10 күн бұрын

they sold me on the intake sound haha

@charlieherring8458 Ай бұрын

Toyota is one of my favorite manufacturers, as well as older VW/Audi.

@Reu_ag Ай бұрын

Am happy there's a 5ft bed option of the trail hunter, the 6ft won't fit in my garage

@mikeinmass4 Ай бұрын

How would you compare to the Trd Offroad or Limited by the way love the channel

@chounder 29 күн бұрын

Did the wireless trailer camera system (extra shark fins) not make it into production?

@LaTacheGrandCru Ай бұрын

Awesome truck

@bearsfan8975 Ай бұрын

@TheTopher Now that you have the Raptor, which would you go for? Direct comparisons of the powertrain?

@ryanb8736 Ай бұрын

Which one did he buy? That should explain which he prefers.

@tonierbuckle0202 Ай бұрын

@ryanb8736 ranger raptor, although as he said in the video, he drove the tacoma first, but the ranger was on order for a year already

@samthecar Ай бұрын

That's a cool truck 😮

@gettcouped Ай бұрын

Ok one question, if Toyota made a TRD-pro with the supercharged V6 out of the Lotus, would you buy that over the Ranger Raptor?

@ElliWoelfin Ай бұрын

the sounds :))))))

@RxngerRxptor 29 күн бұрын

When is the TRD Pro?

@user-yn4cn3el5q Ай бұрын

It’s pretty interesting to see how it makes full boost so early on. You could definitely short shift it and have plenty of torque.

@theUltimateLord Ай бұрын

Those turbo sounds tho

@sunnyvalentino Ай бұрын

For those who have never built a off road crazy overlander, try buying a base anything truck and make your own, will cost a huge amount in parts and time (or labor). Then its a question of making it all work. The ZR2 is a steal and the TRD Offoad base with front dosconnect is also not crazy.

@MidNiteR32 29 күн бұрын

I love the design, color, and overall look of it. Just that price and powertrain of a 4 cylinder instead of a V6. Insane that this thing is $70k with that engine.

@zangovu Ай бұрын

The turbo noise from factory😮!

@seditious1627 Ай бұрын

27:08 pretty glowing remarks. Better than a Ranger Raptor!

@carownervirus4438 Ай бұрын

Yeah he personally bought a ranger raptor so what does that tell you about his true thoughts....

@counterfeitcowboy1362 15 күн бұрын

I already get worse than normal mpg on my 24 tacoma because I’m trying to make turbo sounds. I would get like 12 mpg in the trail hunter! Those turbo sounds are awesome 😂😂

@fscottnoah7223 Ай бұрын

No moon roof?

@Hold_Reset Ай бұрын

How does it compare acceleration wise to non-hybrid version?

@geraldjosephdonttrip1370 Ай бұрын

Im wondering this question too but with the 3rd gen. Is the acceleration any better?

@tyhyhh Ай бұрын

@@geraldjosephdonttrip1370yes far better lol

@temow4363 Ай бұрын

Not gonna lie, as a car guy, and going to be buying this truck. Hearing that turbo makes me smile!. I just wonder when they will arrive at dealers

@zakhary66 27 күн бұрын

I have a deposit down on mine.. Build date is May 8th so maybe June?

@temow4363 27 күн бұрын

How do you know the build date? i put a deposit down at the dealer and they have no clue on arrival?@@zakhary66

@temow4363 24 күн бұрын

How do you know the build date? I put a Deposit down as well and still no info on it @@zakhary66

@M85Iroc Ай бұрын

Why does it have a V8 sound to it? Is that pumped in fake engine noise into the cabin?

@dre32pitt Ай бұрын

TILF Hunter... Trail I'd Like to Find

@ebol08 Ай бұрын

Wonderful. Reliable. Toyota.

@Marbind Ай бұрын

Reliability? It has a lot to prove with this new platform. The tundra had a rough start.

@darkestpointofficial 26 күн бұрын

That’s the one thing that always bugged me about the newer Tacoma’s, no paddle shifters for fun.

@bubb25211 Ай бұрын

The main question! You own the Ranger Raptor. How does it stack up? I’m in between. The only reason I’m going Ranger Raptor is for the paddle shifters

@vladdeqzira9692 Ай бұрын

Is this the same channel as "MilesPerHr"?

@ryanb8736 Ай бұрын

Will it blend in with bumper to bumper traffic while utilizing hybrid technology?! 😂

@FreshLaces Ай бұрын

Don’t get me wrong the intake noises are amusing, but it’ll definitely get old quick after daily driving this truck any longer than a year

@Veyronp87 Ай бұрын

cool truck no doubt, but 63k is such a tough pill to swallow for a Tacoma. hopefully they hold their value like tacomas of the past.

@erzhanerzhik6517 23 күн бұрын

Как цвет кузова называется?

@Scott-mu4xw Ай бұрын

All I keep seeing is TRD Pro and Trailhunter reviews, are they making a plain jane SR5?

@chriscockrill7216 16 күн бұрын

Drive that road frequently, cant believe how the trucks handling it, usually you get stuck behind some overland vehicle going 30 the whole way

@InstantAquatics Ай бұрын

Holy crap, the intake sounds like a dinosaur.

@BMunster Ай бұрын

That intake sound would get old quick. Sounds like a hair dryer. Not a fan...I'm thinking the regular TRD OffRoad with the $4400 "Upgrade Package" and the 14.1" screen option is the most bang for the buck".

@nkyryry Ай бұрын

For that money I’m getting a almost new GX460 with a hitch and a utility trailer.

@kevinkidneyy Ай бұрын

17:10 that pull off !! but man idk how long that turbo going to last looks fun tho

@hhaseen7818 Ай бұрын

❤🎉

@Saltlick11 Күн бұрын

I think that snorkel sound would eventually annoy me.

@Tr3ntsGames Ай бұрын

Did he just say $63k…

@Tr3ntsGames Ай бұрын

Forget anything I said, the intake redeemed the price

@MLSflop Ай бұрын

All the budget went into the 14-inch infotainment screen.

@qbanlink25 Ай бұрын

Hating much?

@gordonnguyen7160 Ай бұрын

I think the Land Cruiser was built for international that is why they put more money into making another grab handle for the driver side

@AUav8r05 Ай бұрын

I like it, but Toyota has really priced themselves outta the market. The zr2 appears to be the best midsize off road option now.

@andyh4464 Ай бұрын

Really? Seems like the Ranger Raptor is the clear winner in my eyes but I guess everybody has their own tastes.

@3wheelmannc860 Ай бұрын

Fantastic truck imo...stll @ $63k, I'll pass.

@ryanyoder8686 18 күн бұрын

trd off road is the only reasonable trim. Still pricey

@itsryanj Ай бұрын

I remember when you could buy a very decent home in the 80’s for 65K

@ENTERTAINMENTSERVICE Ай бұрын

stutututu

@rightlanehog3151 Ай бұрын

Chris, This model at this price ought to have been equipped with Full-Time 4WD.

@MarkPharaoh Ай бұрын

This is a miss. Much rather have the AT4X over the trail hunter and RR over the pro. Curious how much market share Toyota is going to bleed this model generation

@stevelikesrhino Ай бұрын

whosshhhhhhh stututututu

@jonassellsaz Ай бұрын

I am so glad I was able to watch you drive an off road truck like a race car.....😕

@danieldotter6077 29 күн бұрын

Car prices are so out of control and the Taco is no exception. Considering the more moderate trim levels are still over 50K, this is going to be a hard pass for me no matter what.

@kyrosmike Ай бұрын

Snorkel is the worst part I like this truck other than that thing

@sgathere 4 күн бұрын

trailhunter or the ranger raptor

@hutzman7664 Ай бұрын

Intake sound would get old fast.

@javierjavier-ht3yu Ай бұрын

I like more the interior of a Ford ranger.

@aknadiri2520 4 күн бұрын

Imagine how delusional one has to be to pay over 60K in this

@povertyspec9651 Ай бұрын

Ridiculous pricing. Give me a bulletproof Frontier with a V6 any day.

@qbanlink25 Ай бұрын

go get you one then, others will buy this no worries

@jml9550 Ай бұрын

Plenty of people will buy this and the TRD Pro. You do realize that some people do have money, be this or a Porsche or a Ferrari. We are not created equally.

@Desert6G Ай бұрын

The only thing that matter is how to drives off-road. But for >$60k for a midsize truck is ridiculous. No thanks Toyota. I'll keep my Bronco which was $10k less and more capable in every way.

@Christianfire18 Ай бұрын

I’d get the worst fuel economy in this thing just to make boosty boi noises

@drewjbx228 29 күн бұрын

63K... yikes

@is3260 28 күн бұрын

Not impressed with excessive "bling", missing offroad accessories, and poor mileage. Prior very dependable long life 2005 technology non turbo V6 (lower hp/tq) 5 spd auto had 22mpg highway. Winch, side rock rails, phone mount, off-road info., traction boards, ground clearance? For the price, year model, and Toyota expected more. Engine sound is anemic. Right idea wrong execution. Ranger Raptor much better overall, lower price.

@jayallen7368 Ай бұрын

To bad its a hybrid . To many what ifs off roading it.

@5.0cs_Brandon Ай бұрын

They put skid plates and a lot of protection under the truck. I’m sure toyota thought of that

@ytj22 Ай бұрын

What are the what ifs?

@ryanb8736 Ай бұрын

Toyota protected it very well.

@HiPlains1 23 күн бұрын

No price differentiation from this and Lexus. Not liking the new Mexican made tacos. If your interested in this brand you better hurry fast and pick up current 4 runner or one of the remaining GX 460's that are made in Japan. If your interested in the new Tundra or Taco look elsewhere as they are massively over priced. In the case of the Tundra also experiencing considerable quality control issues and they are piling up fast and rotting on the lots. Even the new tacos are piling up at many dealers. On most trims they utilize tons of hard plastics and the little turbo can be very loud as most don't even have insulation under hood. Massively overpriced for what you get. Averaging 10-15K more from just a few months ago from the 2023's using cheap Mexican labor is absolutely insulting. AS bad as the back seat was on the outgoing this new one is a complete joke and unusable. Trail hunter at 65-70K is a complete total show stopper. Just about every oem has a better alternative including many full sizes that are more capable.