What I love about my 2023 Tacoma TRD PRO, Off-Road, etc., in 2043: My truck is still running, off-roading and overlanding like new while all other non Toyotas from it's time are probably the can you're drinking soda from.

Buddy stop with your negative comments about the tacoma

Same as things on my 21 trd pro. I love the truck. I do run mine with the Ect power button on all the time. Seems to help a lot with the shifting issues and keeps it from falling on its face in 6th. Overall I’m with you I love the thing.

Good review. I'm picking mine up in a few weeks. Same color, but in manual transmission.

Excellent review, these are the same problems I have experienced with the TACO and these are what keep me from getting one. The seating position, getting in and out are another problem I have. I hate the sitting position. It is like Toyota cuts every corner they can. There are just way too many issues/problems with the Tacoma that Toyota could have addressed a long time ago. It's just got too many issues for the kind of money they are asking..

You gotta install the OTT tune it’s a night and day difference 👍🏼

Thanks, dude, for sharing all these things. How I wish that toyota fix all that issues! I love this video content.

I have a 2023 Trd pro and I agree with everything you said. I love my truck, but it does have its draw backs

You are right, you are 100% Right!

That’s why I have not and will not budge for a 3rd gen, I’m waiting for the 4th gen to hopefully see some of those improvements you pointed out. Don’t get me wrong I love Tacomas, and I know a lot of people say the reliability and resell value makes up for it outdated tech and other mechanical issues, but when you’re dropping 50k on a brand new mid size truck(which in itself is a ridiculous price) in 2023 you should expect a whole lot of better equipped standard features.

notice same finicky charging. By pulling it as close to the shifter as possible, flush against that front lip, it works the best, even in a case.

Everything I agree with, but spaces if you need more space get a bigger truck. Small people get the small truck, and bigger people get the bigger truck, that is the reason why they have multiple sizes of trucks, cars, and SUVs.

I agree with everything you stated except for the transmission. Just moved up from a 2017 TRD Sport to a 2023 TRD Pro and will say the transmission doesn’t hunt nearly as much and the Pro suspension is worlds better. I will say the camera on the 17 was also better and that even sucked. One last thing you forgot is why the hell couldn’t they include an adjustable front seat for the passenger as well? Even with all these minor complaints I still love my new truck as well as the 17 Sport. I wanted to upgrade to the 23 so I could carry all my aftermarket parts over to the new truck just in case they don’t fit the new body style next year.

Yeah man I have the same truck and color but it’s a manual and I complain about the same things although you can’t fault it being dirty because you picked black lol. I don’t understand how the cameras are so bad but I do love that there is a 360 cam on the roof. I would add that when you have the 360 view, it darkens part of the camera view which is annoying. Another thing that is annoying is that it doesn’t come with the TRD cold air intake!!! That should be standard in the PRO!! Lol like you said at the end though, I love it and won’t trade it!

I have an Off road that remote start and shutting off when you're trying to leave for work sucks man I feel you Nice truck thanks for the video

To me that would be a deal-breaker but I know a way to get around it where I am when you buy the truck you get remote start you have to pay $10 a month absolutely ridiculous of Toyota to do that Honda doesn't do that. What I was told to do was go to a different place were they install car starters and get one put on from them then it will stay running until you push the button and you don't have to pay a 10-dollar month fee to use it absolutely ridiculous😅

What I dislike about my TRD Pro: - The front locker won’t engage. - The rear locker won’t engage in 2HI or 4HI like an off road truck should. - The 4 wheel disc brakes don’t have enough bite. - The 1200+ lb payload makes for a rough ride. - The fully boxed frame is too rigid.

I hope Toyota will keep these low comfort tech as long as possible

Thanks for the review, I appreciate your thoughtfulness. I am considering a 2023 manual transmission version, even though I am a fan of Nissan Frontiers. I understand there's less room for occupants in the Taco.

Appreciate the review. Remote start shuts off just the same on the highlander and other models. Also, wireless charger on 22 highlander is also finike. So, Toyota issues and not TRD specific for those two

I love my 2022 Taco 🌮 TRD off road stock. I can outrun other Tacos with lifted suspension and tires 😂. My neighbor couple blocks down street has 2 3rd generation Tacos one lifted it’s his weekend warrior truck and the other Taco commuter work truck

Ummm....did you not sit in the truck before you bought it??? I mean your really going to complain about head room after the purchase? Oh and then complain about the color? No one forced you to buy a black truck. Sounds like you should have looked at another vehicle. On a positive note, I do agree with you one the 1990 camera resolutions and key fob. Pretty sad Toyota cant do better than in 2023!!!

You know how to drive a manual? Please explain why you find it disruptive or annoying for the engine to maintain a RPM of 4500 when going downhill? Do you know about engine braking? Do we really need a heating steering wheel? Why not mention how there's no lipstick holder. Conan is 6'4" and last I checked one of his vehicles is a Tacoma. But then again he's all legs. The charging pad is nonsense not to mention its not a quick charger. Having to be plugged in to operate Apple Play or Android Auto is complete bullshit. Have you considered a Nissan Frontier? I'm a coin toss between the two.

Just to be honest with you here go try a 2024 model you'll be running to your truck being thankful you have that one the new one is absolutely horrible the build quality is cheap

Why did you buy the truck? Almost all you complaints you can see before you even start the engine and drive it. 😮

"Its thinking about it" 😆 🤣

Spot on!! I have a 22 off road in lunar rock and I hope you sprayed your trucks bottom with surface shield or Fluid film! I'm from MN also. With the off road I tried to change the color of my truck in the dash at start up but I don't have that option you should have it with the PRO.

What a cute little screen!!

I got a 23 Pro and got the overland tailor torque tune and completely fixed the transmission problem but cost $500 to do

Lol I could have swore a woman would review a Tacoma and complain about the things your complaining about… but thanks you just sold me, I don’t care about all that junk tech blah blah.. I just ordered a manual Trd pro and coming in on the 23rd trading in my 19 Trd off road Heated steering wheel??? Are you serious????? You have an S2000 that explains a little more

Respectfully you need a full size truck. The Tacoma is designed for dwarfs like myself.

Do I want a truck or a sports car?

What 7.0 liter V8 gets 20 mpg?

Agreed, the transmission is absolute garbage. Another thing I would add is the acceleration, it is also garbage. My four-cylinder CX-5 smokes this V6

5 months , 20,000 miles. Now thats a lot of driving. It's still worth $40,000 now a day's . lol

Over the years, that stop and have to engage the ignition again causes undue wear and tear…but not as bad as auto start/stop. Wow what a load of garbage infotainment system. All the issues you described are honestly unacceptable for a $60k vehicle.

good to know

bitching about the key fob, should have gotten the manual then you just don't even get remote start or push button have to use an actual key. Problem solved. Old school garmen from 15 years ago. . . where you even driving 15 years ago? wouldn't that put you at like 12? your rpm issue, again get the standard transmission like a respectable human.

What do you love about the truck?

Should have waited for the new tacoma lol 😜

You 6”4 that’s over average human being lol.

ok, you might be a slow adult. You complain that you are too tall for the vehicle you bought. Don't buy that vehicle. You complain about the color... don't buy that vehicle. The tranny complaints are valid. Mine gets lost between shifts as well. But to complain about the super computer in your whip or the fit issues or the aesthetic issues or the fact that your steering wheel is not warm...... yup. You're a slow adult. Real complaints about this vehicle. Rear drums. Skid plate over the oil filter.

I think you need the 450 ford I have one 😉 I m 6.3

What mount is on top of your screen for phone, etc.?

What is the difference between this and the sport

You're the first person I've seen do an honest review of the Tacoma. It's the worst truck I've ever owned. My 2017 Nissan Frontier is an overall better truck. I spent $43 000 buying the Tacoma and another $20,000 replacing the factory stereo, security systems, remote starters , wheels tires and suspension and it's honestly still not as good of a truck as the Frontier. 100% that's my honest opinion.

i HATED the engine start up from the key and the app, because as soon as i opened the door, it would shut off , which is a theft prevention function, but i agree the key upgrade would have been niiice , prolly would have cost us (the customer) 1k more lol im debating getting the nissan frontier, its only an inch difference in cabin space and it has wiresless apple CarPlay and a strong wireless charging pad that works with cases on it.

Would you take all of this dislikes and trade them for a truck that’s not reliable?

Why does it shut off like that

Should’ve bought a Jeep rubicon then you wouldn’t have to complain 😅

20k miles in 5 months? Are you living in your Tacoma 😂? My 2006 Sequoia only has 88k miles on it. I sold my 2008 Tundra not too long ago with 68k miles on it.

Go get a gmc bubba I dare you.

20k miles 5 months ?? damn lmaoo i had my 21 2 years only have 22k miles lmaoo

It’s time to leave toyota and go raptor

Your truck is gonna rust out

I don't know of another brand 💥 that fans make as many excuses for incredibly outdated tech and cheap plastic at Toyota fan boys 🤣 Like, if there was a little better key fob, somehow it wouldn't be as reliable. All for more for 50k, boys.

Try putting your phone upside down, and probably it will charge

I have a 2023 TRD pro i have a list but one thing I hope toyota changes for 2024 is that the tailgate should lock and unlock with fob and dock lock button ..are they really that stupid dah people steal tailgates duh

Get rid of it buy a ram and good luck 😅😅😅

stop crying