Ranger makes a strong case with the bigger backseat, wider bed, and rear locker availability

$80K for a mid size is wild.

i am a huge fan of the styling on the GMC Canyon... have always been a Toyota fan, but that canyon tho....

Well in my opinion, the RANGER seems to be the best of the bunch. Value and capability.

I’ll definitely consider the ranger when they put the 2.7 ecoboost in it.

Very good review. Fair on all points. Side note, the Ranger has been tested against all midsize trucks for 1/4 mile. It is faster. Even against the high output tuned version that GM offers.

Nissan Frontier: Am I a joke to you?

One feature that separates the GM twins and is rarely talked about in depth is that the GM trucks have the full time 4WD setting. For many people who experience mixed snow/ice/wet pavement on road driving conditions , the auto 4x4 setting can be a valuable asset on a daily driver.

Canyon Denali is the standout.

I like the slick bed of the taco. Ultra gritty rhino lining is a pain in the as* to slide things across. I can always strap items down. But most of the time I’m sliding items in and out. With no line X gritty texture, I don’t have to climb into the bed and lift things out most of the time. Also the steel/ aluminum beds get dented like crazy. Even reasonably small rocks dent them. Then the lining starts to disbond.

Love the ranger

Very informative, great comparison, thanks for this.

In Canada the Ford F-150 Raptor starts around $109,000 while the Toyota Tundra TRD pro starts at $89,975. If the 24 Tacoma TRD pro costs $80k CDN just like the Ranger Raptor does that’s just crazy!

Great and fair review. I usually like the Tacoma most but the Ranger seems to be the best value. Toyota significantly increased the price on this gen. However I wish Ford used the gen 2 2.3 ecoboost (with dual injection) like Toyota does with their D4S system to prevent carbon buildup. The Tacoma having TSS and composite bed are very nice standard equipment as well. Colorado/canyon are having way too many quality issues and GM has a poor reliability record over the last 15 years.

I love Ranger ❤

Here from Germany I can say this a very good review. Unfortunately we do not get the Chevy and the Taco Only imported models with crazy prices. So I am going for the Ranger Wildtrek X Biturbo Diesel. They call it the Baby Raptor.

I really hope non of these trucks sell and stay on the lot. These prices are outrageous.

I would get the ranger cause it has a higher tow rating then most and a higher payload rating, it's faster. And it just seems to be all around better value. Just wish it came with the option for a longer bed

I priced all with a bias towards towing and payload. I tried to keep it affordable. I landed on the 2WD Ranger XLT with the base trim, rear locker and trailer brake controller. Chevy was a good value as well. Toyota really adds options in large chunks making it easily the most expensive for a comparable truck. The GMC is a more expensive option to start with leaving no room to work.

Those Australian Ford engineers did a kick ass job on the ranger…… ford is gonna have a huge hit on their hands, I could see the ranger leading in mid-size sales, assuming no supply issues

The ranger is the best pound for pound out of the group, the taco is not even a consideration,you get more for your money in pa anyway with the ford. The Chevy is the nicest looking out of the group.40,000 out the door for my maverick tremor and it does everything I need it to do at a real world price compared to everything else!

I'll take the nissan frontier over all of these.

I got to say I love all of your reviews- really good - you are in the top 3 I won't rank them but great job! Oh and the Nissan Frontier gets no love these days. I have a 23 PRO4X 3.8-liter V6 base engine with 310 horsepower and 281 pound-feet of torque, and I know it's not all new for 24 - AND it's out classed by all of the new rigs but - I still love it!

I have the 2024 z71 Colorado. Payload sticker is 1535. Love this comparison video!

With everything considered, I'd say the best all-around mid-size is the Canyon AT4. Great base options and even better equipped well. The Taco is the best choice for the single guy who wants a lifestyle truck to go off-roading and the aftermarket will have endless bolt-ons made for it. The Colorado ZR2 is easily the best value in off-road factory machine. All the Ranger has is big payload, wide bed and a comfortable backseat....If I wanted all that, I'd buy an F-150. It even has the plain, work truck look. Sadly, it does nothing to push me from a full-size like the others do.

Excellent episode as always!!! 😁

The zr2 bison should have the 3.0 dirty and 10 speed to compete with the ranger raptor

Soon we'll have a $75k Tacoma premium when just a few years ago you could get a F150 Lariat for that price.

BEST looking truck in my opinion is the Colorado ZR2. Looks mean.

I've gone to the dealer and looked at most of these. I came so close to pulling the trigger on the Canyon, but I have so many reservations about GM quality lately. I found out the reason I couldn't find any Canyons on the lot was because GM had put a stop on all of them recently to fix more software issues. For 50k+, there shouldn't be so many reports of transmission and software issues all over the place. There are incentives everywhere I look on full size trucks, to the extent that you can find a similarly equipped one for less than mid-size! But, having owned a 2019 Silverado before, full size is simply too much truck for my uses. Too big and too bulky for me. I guess I'll just keep my current vehicle for the time being and wait to see if prices come down and reliability issues stop being such an issue.

Really cool video, thank you for your hard work, man

The Colorado wins the looks department !

Ford Ranger

Its a shame that we don't get the Mitsubishi Triton, VW Amarok (essentially a Ranger) Isuzu D-Max etc., all good trucks tested in Australia, NZ, South Africa, South America, middle east, Europe, Thailand, and other markets With the exception of the Amarok I've driven the above, all very capable work trucks. Good review by the way, Ranger for the win.

Why is everyone scared of the turbo? They’ve been on diesels forever. Yes, the diesels are built but so are these new 4 bangers! I had a Subaru WRX with a turbo well over 100k with no problems. 🤷‍♂️

Ranger definitely beats most others, even the Tacoma in styling. But now the question is, how's reliability. One thing we know is pricing is out of control and the Tacoma for the price looks the cheapest inside. Looks like plastic pieces put together.

Chevy Colorado all day in looks and power 😎👍🏻 Yes, I’m a Chevy guy who owns the new Colorado 😁

thanks for the info, these prices are really nuts.

Why test a Canyon against a Colorado they are made in the same plant on the same platform. The only difference is in the trims offered.

I prefer the style of the Ranger. It looks the most 'adult' and least gimmicky. Call it boring, but that's what I prefer.

Never agreed with that long bed option argument. I’ve tried to go into dealerships and reserve or find a long bed option, and the sales guys say they never have any because they don’t make many. So I was forced into a short bed essentially

One thing I never hear anyone talking about is how the back seats of the Tacoma fold forward, and the back rests down. It’s the best

I like the Frontier best.

Nice job on this comparison. "Thanks for sharing."

CHEVY… GMC….Hell Yeah !!!😊 The only thing I totally disagree with GM getting rid of the absolute bulletproof V-6 Come on guys give us back the power house 6😮

If Chevy & Ford had a manual, I would have bought one but I ended up with the Taco because of the manual and damn is it fun to drive again!

Stephen, once again, this video demonstrates Truck King’s expertise and real world dominance of truck testing and knowledge. Loved this video. I am buying at the end of 2024. Thank you for not sharing the BS of max payload that means nothing for real world trucks. Payload is important for me in terms of towing a camper (tongue weight) and hauling camping gear. I am not brand loyal, but have just about eliminated the Tacoma and Frontier from my list due to insufficient payload. I want about 1,500 lbs. To be honest, I prefer the styling of the GM twins, particularly the Canyon. I also like the AWD feature on the GM twins. However, I think the Ranger makes a compelling case in terms of function. Personally, the exterior styling is a bit pedestrian, but I like the interior. The Ridgeline and Gladiator (Sport S optioned for towing) are on my list as well assuming 1500 lbs of payload. Price will probably be the deciding factor.

@8:18 are you sure? You can still do spray in liners on the Tundra which is also composite material.

You can absolutly do a spray in bedliner on Toyota, many come with it as well.

Toyota wins as it’s the only quality built one of the lot that actually holds value really well

Imo the new Tacoma sport is cartoonist looking while the GMC canyon and TRD PRO looking the best

I think the Colorado looks the best in my opinion

I was very close to trading out of my Silverado into a Colorado a few years ago but Colorado had transmission problems brand new from the factory. The problem with midsize trucks is the reliability isn’t as good as full sized and the price is just as high.

I noticed you said that the Ranger only has three trim levels. What about the xl, xlt, lariat, Tremor and raptor. I believe that's five. Maybe I'm mistaken

Frontier or ranger for me

Hands down the Chevrolet Colorado is the most desirable-looking truck.

For off road and snow it’s all about the tires first and second is ground clearance. The Chevy with its raised Trail Boss and 1 inch higher on top of that…the ZR2 which has the best ground clearance. And by the way since it’s raised you can buy bigger tires that will still fit with the factory lift. The Raptor is raised with awesome tires but the Tacoma lags far behind them

Really good overview. It's a tough choice.

I think there is still a niche market for a manual, so it's nice to see it. But... Personally, driving to work, hauling a load to the dump, my trusty friend coffee, he's always with me. Drinking my coffee is 10x more enjoyable for me. I haven't owned a manual in 30ish years because I refuse to interrupt my coffee enjoyment lol

Very well done and good information. I’m leaning toward the Chevy Colorado mid-size.

If I downgrade to a midsize from Fullsize, I will take the Tacoma because of the 6' bed and great resale.

Would you get the ranger with the 4 or wait for the 2.7 6cyl I like the Canyon the best as to look, colorado or ranger second they are close to me.

Everyone always makes a big deal about the seating position in the 2nd and 3rd gen Tacoma but it doesn’t bother me 🤔

I built all of them sorta the way I'd spec them and there's not much between them. Heated seats are a must......probably the option i use the most(Alberta). Box size.....sigh Tacoma is a big vehicle when you add the larger box. Prices.....all were in 54-57K C$(GM the highest) Options and packages add up in a hurry. And as usual you may want one thing but are forced to take a package worth thousands to get it. I still don't like the look of the Tacoma,yet to see a new Ranger,and the GM/Chev look good. The 2.7L in the Ranger.....I'd be going that route😊

what happend no frontier or ridgeline if your going to do midsize trucks you should do all of them.tfl did.well except the gmc.

Georgetown Chev had a ZR2 Bison last week. It was just under 80,000.00. My girlfriend said it was ugly lol.

Still choosing the Frontier Pro-4X over these options. Made in the USA, better pricing, a V6, and all the off-road goodies for $41K.

Honda Ridgeline is the best mid-sized truck. All the Tacoma has is it's name. Its outdated.

Got both of the GM twins, but no Ridgeline? Could have subbed one of them out I think.....

I wish Canadians got the same options for the Tacoma as the US, the US right now has more bed/color configurations

I got just the Chevy Colorado 24 it’s so amazing 🔥💨

Why no Frontier review? Ranger with the 2.7 is my choice but not at the current idioc prices

I am in the market for a new midsized truck, I was waiting for the new Ford Ranger. When I seen it was only 08% American,Canadian,Mexican

Most Colorado’s, with the exception of the ZR2, have a payload of 1400-1500 lbs.

I thought they got rid of the lower HP Chevy tune on the base models.

The butthurt people in the comments section over opinions is truly amazing

Oh and also to add on my last comment whatever happened to those days of a strip down truck as in no power windows no carpet stick shift what an option of a 6 or 8 or even a four just a good old fashioned cheap work truck

Where's the Pro 4x Nissan ?

I'm Japanese and my father had a corporate career with Toyota Motor Corporation, for 2 decades, and even I think the Colorado definitely looks the best lol. Even the last gen! However, I do not buy 4x4s for their looks, so always buying a Toyota lol. I do want to drive that Ranger Raptor lol

The canyon is beautiful

Here in the US as not "full time worker" if I won the lottery I get myself the z71 trim Chevrolet Colorado in black.

Well I don't like the prices whatsoever just like everybody else but if we have to deal with these prices these days at least give us more options for engines as in a 6 or even a eight cylinder for an option a auto or manual guess what I'm trying to say is if there going to overcharge at least give the people what they want

eliminating options/ bed sizes/cab sizes to save money on production that doesn't transfer to savings to the customer is just bullshit greedy corporate non-sense. Prices are still insane.

Except The box size isn’t configurable on the Tacoma in Canada. Either you get the base TRD with the longbox or you pay 8000+$ more for the premium with the short bed. Absolutely ridiculous

Right On Steve!!! Love the AC⚡DC lighting bolt off to the side of the studio.. I got this huge yellow traffic light on my table here

Where’s the Frontier Pro-4X?

As a Ford Ranger owner over year now ❤❤❤

I have officially been placed in the twilight zone. In this twilight zone episode, we’re going to refer to a 3 L V6 as a monster engine.

Thes trucks have really gained in size and capability. I wonder how much they overlap with older half-ton trucks

Taco 🌮 me

I'm liking the Ranger. You said the Ford had three trim levels, isn't it five? XL, XLT, Lariat, Tremor, and Raptor? Also, I'm not a fan of the angry look, I think that is a fad. I'd rather have something that in ten years won't look outdated.

Frontier v6 nuff said

Eco beast engine, 10 speed, best payload. Can only tow so much if you max out payload

For me, The GM has a good value to option ratio but I don't like the G80 that much. I love the styling. I really like the Ford, especially if I can get the 2.7L in it. Getting an XLT with a locker is a good option. I don't think it's the better value though which could change my mind it the Ford isn't priced accordingly. I wouldn't buy any of them the first year out. The GM's have worked out a few major problems and it looks like Toyota is going to go through the same thing. I still own a 2005 4Runner and can't seem to part with it. The V8 may have a bit to do with it though!

The Ranger Raptor is bonkers and sells like mad here in Aus

Ranger is still my favorite but I hope ford brings back the Tremor lineup and adds a front locking diff. Allow it to toe the line between Ranger Raptor and base 4x4 and give it the 2.7 Eco boost V6. Still super happy with my 2wd FX2 MY22 5g ranger.

The most important part is resale. Toyota right after the Ridgeline.

They all have their own percs. That being said the price of these COMPACT trucks is absolutely insane!!!! Get a full size folks

If I had to choose one today i’d role with the Colorado

The new frontier came out in 2022. Already too old?