Problem with the pricing scheme is for SR money it really makes no sense to not pay a few thousand more for what the SR5 offers. These trucks cost so much now.

40k for a base Tacoma is crazy

Still $10k over priced for a basic truck.

This truck doesn' t have the 'little doors' to access the rear of the cab. I had a truck like that once (Mazda B3000). It was terrible. Can't believe toyota even offers a no-door truck like this...

Crazy that they didn’t put half doors on the extra cab. The frontier has half doors and makes accessing the rear so much easier.

Kirk, I like the other type of cruise control like I have on my 2020 4Runner ORP, just push the stem in to turn it on then bump it to go faster or bump it down to go slower.

Love your videos. I like your auto industry coverage & prefer the Toyota coverage the best. I’d take one of these in a heartbeat. I’d go with the 4x4 trim. Truck prices are crazy today and it’s mind boggling. I like that Toyota has it in check. I feel like these new ‘24s are going to sell like hotcakes.

I would wonder if it will be possible to swap the rear coil springs from a higher trim into an SR.

I don’t feel like this is an upgrade to my ‘23 Access Cab SR with the V6. So glad I bought it when I did.

The manual doesn't seem to appear in the build option for the extended cab/2seat option only the crew cab.

The screen doesn't interfere with the line of sight as much as the larger ones.

@Kirk Kreifels: How much more for the Pre-Runner? Seems like a better value.

Awesome

Please tell me you can option this with a bench seat please

I’ve watched a bunch of these videos and the SR is the only one that seems to have a keyhole in the tailgate. Do the others not have locking tailgates?

To each his own, but I really don't get the current love for (IMO) ugly wheels. Yeah, the "steelies" are functional but handsome? They scream "I bought the cheapest trim possible!." The sad thing is you gotta pay mid thirties just to get that! Same goes for all black wheels. They look like spares to me. It's fascinating how different people perceive things so differently.

Pls. Can you do a review on SRXtraCab 4×2 manual transmission and price thank you😇✌

That should cost $24K base with AC and options for more. Starting mid 30’s for a Taco. No way.

Is there any difference between the 14 inch screen and that basic 8 inch one besides the size?

I love the basic 🌮 😊

Adaptive cruise but No blind spot monitoring. What a miss

Kirk, It must have been a long day evaluating all these new trucks because I feel you may have missed the most unique feature of the 'very simple' extended cab SR. The fold-forward passenger seat should be included in every SUV, CUV and hatchback from Toyota. Just imagine how great the new Land Cruiser FJ might be with the same adaptation to maximize interior cargo capacity. 🤩

Wow I paid 31k with 10 year warranty for my 2021 That's with a quad cab and it's the SR5 model. Crazy that was only 2 years ago

94 taco base $10k 04 taco base $13k 14 taco base $18k 24 taco base $32k+ Y'all smokin crack.

We needed to see the back of the rear differential on this one.

You can get a F150 with a V8 and supercharger with the factory warranty for $45k here in Alabama.

I agree with Kirk on so much of this stuff.

I want a base trim Toyota truck.😍

Good basic truck

The manual transmission and higher horsepower engine are not available in the SR model.

I'm always capable of being misinformed, uninformed or wrong but, I've heard the SR with 6MT is only offered with the 4dr crew cab and the short bed. Why? Was glad to hear the 6MT was back as a option on the SR trim. That is until I found out it isn't available with the access cab 6' bed. Eventhough I prefer a manual transmission, a bed shorter than 6' is of little to no use for my needs. And that handle to the passenger side of the gear shifter, what is it for? The Frontier has grab handles on both sides of the shifter. What are they for? Thanks for the rare segment on a base trim. Almost no one covers the entry level Tacoma.

Yep 10 k sounds right for base truck. Beautiful truck..I have one.I paid 10k for mine new.

Hi Kirk. Thanks for showing the base model. I think with the updates the price is fine. It's a Toyota.

$26k for a base maverick with all the saftey tech if you can make the short bed work. The 2.0 turbo is a fun little engine in that truck.

It's a no go without the half doors,which my 2004 Ford XL has.

I would have bitched a fit about that inability of the rear half door not able to open. That’s a very versatile piece of the Tacoma. Less stuff, charges more money. That’s a joke.

My only change that i would suggest to Toyota is SR Needs the optional heated seats and mirrors for us folk in the northern parts.

if im gettin an SR id get a base base - no options, 4x2

"detune" at 220hp just tells me the aftermarket community can unlock it and maybe push it to the limits

Shame the rear side isn’t a door that swings to access the rear portion.

I got my sr5 2wd v6 double cab long bed for $36k during the chip shortage in 2021

Meanwhile, my 2017 SR has a dampened tailgate, and folding rear doors to to the back easier… what the hell?

Could've been sub 30k if they put the 2TR-FE in. Turbo adds complexity and cost.

Good luck finding one of these base SR’s without a markup or added stuff under $40K out the door. Its a ghost truck.

Im not paying $31K for a new truck. There are plenty good used trucks available for far less. Yes it is a Toyota, and that does count for something.

I have a 2016 cost about $9k less and the doors behind the front seat OPEN! This is really chintzy doing away with the access doors.

But they neutered the base engine why?????

I was really banking on the extra cab having a manual trans! Complete DEAL BREAKER for me!!!!!!!!

Looks like they took the little tool boxes out of the bed. That sucks.

What’s the point ? Less power that full size and terrible mpg for a 4 banger for this day and age. Just buy a Silverado ls , or Ram tradesman if you want simple!

Vehicle sits too high for normal height female to get into without issues. This started in 2016 on Tacoma, even the RWD models. Much tougher to load items in the rear, especially a dirt bike, etc. When market trends cause loss of sales to specific groups, manufactures need to look hard at their designs.

mmmm, love toyota, but still $$$$$ for a basic truck, while the upper model is just a few thousands more, I would wait for the hybrid as a 2.4L Turbo engine if you drive it on boost the mpg is Terrible and worse of the same as a 3.5L V6

1st off: why can't Toyota fit a "normal" power split device hybrid in any of its trucks and vans? Should've been done 10yrs ago Second: 40K base😬😕😒🙄 should we feel surprised by this?

And THIS is EXACTLY what the problem is. No one gives a shit about most of the so called technology. All it does is raise the price.

I like the prior generation design better. Those wheels are hideous!

Mid to high 30s for their basic bottom of the barrel entry level work truck. That is way overpriced I can't even believe that, I was actually looking to buy one of these trucks, but not at that price. You can get a full size truck entry level truck from one of the other manufacturers for that price. Toyota's need to lower their prices they are Way overcharging for their vehicles.

BASIC and loaded with modern tech.. and still way over priced. lol.

Not even joking those rims are hideous lmfao

"modern technology" is the synonym for "useless electronic crap".

I can get 2 extra doors on a 2011 Ranger Extra cab. Why would I buy this headache for a life time, Why? Nope. 34k and no rear 1/2 doors? What a Joke.

Nothing personal, you make awesome content! I just think the price for this equipment is criminal. The lack of any modern features is not cool, throwback, old school...it's insanity for the price. The lack of access doors is asinine. Every manufacturer added them for a reason 25 years ago...The lack of seats is beyond comprehension. So is the lack of manual transmission in this config. I like leaf springs, I honestly don't like how coils feel in any situation beyond rock crawling. I wanted to like the SR trim but the packaging and price is just absurd. To get 4wd you're looking at nearly 40gs, with steel wheels. Idk I think Toyota missed the mark here especially on the Xtra cab config. There's no situation where a lack of doors and seats improves anything.

Damn! my wife’s Kia sorrento hybrid gets better gas mileage, heated seats, great tech etc for waaay less than this. So sad Toyota. Ya lost your vision

It's butt ugly, with the Ford syle wheels. Is that an improvement over 2023? According to Sheldon, they dropped the suicide doors to save production cost and meet side impact standards.

underpowered!😒

No back doors= fail. Then again the sheep will fall for going to the next level which is exactly what Toyota wants you to do. Stick with Nissan. Far away a much better truck.

Gee I bought a new 2022 Tacoma sr double cab 4x4 with the V6 , has the slow release tail gate , tool box in the bed , automatic transmission for $32,000 I think I got a much better deal.

does it come with 4 tires or is it optional. Jeeez, after dealer easily 40k.

In Australia the basic model is called “poverty pack” 🤣

Did u just say 41 thousand? tf that's Ike 13 thousand overpriced .. damn The for The Sr So the SR5 is Like 50 thousand.. nope am good I will keep my 2017 tundra till it falls a part