Here is the Maverick Tremor Off-Road test. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e8Bih92FmqzcZaM.html

One thing to note for the campers/ outdoorsmen- the bed dimensions for both trucks, the depth. I can not put a Yeti 110 cooler in the Taco and use my tonneau cover. The bed walls are extremely short, worse than the Nissan Frontier leaving things sticking out exposed. It does fit in the Maverick though. Side beds walls are much taller. Just a valid point worth noting for some.

As an owner of a xl maverick hybrid. I have to say this a a great little pickup for around town work. I drive about 18000 miles a year and getting 43mpg is amazing . I don’t need to tow but I need a bed often so this pickup meets my need. I recommend highly

The maverick is a unibody platform like the honda Ridgeline and the Hyundai santa cruz. I feel like these unibody truck designed vehicles should be compared against each other because they seem to be more car based than all the other midsized trucks.

What Maverick needs in an all-wheel-drive hybrid version. A small 30-40hp electric motor on the rear axle that works up to 25-30mph (exactly what Toyota does in their hybrids) would do wonders for this car.

The interior plastic on the Maverick reminds me of what manufacturers were doing in the 80’s.

For being such a small truck, I love the decent interior space of the Maverick.

I like these comparison videos. Wouldn’t a Ranger Tremor be more apples to apples with the Taco? I’m a Ford guy but I’d pick the Taco over the maverick. Price discrepancy is a big factor though too.

It's interesting that you get the same support for an 8 foot 2x4 in the Maverick as you do in the Taco plus a little better payload. If you are going to do any serious off-roading though the Taco is hard to beat.

I drive a Tacoma trd off road with the 6MT I bought new in 2011. 155,000 miles later and it still runs smooth and trouble free. But I do very little real off roading in it other than well maintained forest roads and the Maverick probably fits my actual needs better. I'd miss the manual though so I'll probably keep the Taco 'till the wheels fall off

I watch every one of your videos but this one has blown it out of the ballpark. Great content buddy!

I really wanted the Maverick but dealer markups put the price up near 40k. That’s Tacoma money, I went with a 2022 Tacoma trd off-road at 41k and am completely happy with it in every way.

OMG I was waiting for videos about the new Maverick Tremor for Soo long. Thank you TFL you are the best❤

I think the maverick is a perfect “I don’t really need a truck, but when I do need one it’s nice to have” kind of vehicle. Perfect for city people who occasionally need a bed.

I like that the taco has some controls on the ceiling, particularly the locker and that sort of thing. They don't need to be in your immediate reach since you'll use them in a low speed environment almost exclusively and it's a space that is often underutilized in other vehicles. Everyone else wants to cram all the controls right into the center cluster, and the space above and to the left of the driver often gets maybe one or two switches for lights or something.

Haven't watched the video yet but just wanna say ty! I need TFL videos in my life

For being a small truck a think Ford did a great job with the room the truck has,I think I would go for the Maverick and buy gas for years to come with the savings

Now it's becoming a competitive little "UTE" (and Yes disappointed also at the 2000 tow Andrea..agreed) CANT WAIT FOR YOU TO REALLY TEST THIS

If you don't insist on the TRD Pro, Tacoma becomes a better truck in lower trim levels. Also sheds that price tag pretty quickly and even the cheapest 4x4 taco will offer off-road superiority over the Tremor. The two things it doesn't offer are good gas mileage and a comfortable seat for tall people (At my stature it's actually quite comfy). I would also wager that the Maverick is quicker but I only drove the hybrid.

Until any of these other competitors have a manual transmission option, I'll just "stick" with my Tacoma.

What I really want to see this up against is, and hear me out, the Subaru Outback Wilderness. Wilderness has comparable ground clearance, it's a unibody, has X-mode, etc. For me, it's more a choice between what can do some soft off roading well, while being my daily driver, and choosing between a truck style bed, or more of a station wagon/SUV setup.

Trd PRO! Proven reliably and great off road.

My last Taco was a 2004 4x4. While it had all the offroad goodies of the time and performed well in that role, the driving position was like being waterboarded every day. I have not yet driven a 4 runner but I hear there is actually some headroom and you don't have to bend down to peer up at traffic lights to be able to see them as you do in the taco. I am a little afraid of going back to 16mpg, though.

Completely different classes of vehicles but I will see this video through

Modern day midsize trucks are about the same size as a full-size 1500 used to be 20+ years ago. The Maverick is about the size of an S10 or Ranger of the same era.

Cool comparison. It would be cool if you guys compared the TRD pro taco to the Ranger. I was surprised how well the Maverick compared in some areas though!

For the Tacoma there actually notches to put flat boards across in the front and rear to lay a big piece of plywood down.

Can't wait for my Maverick to be built. Avalanche is a favorite gray of mine. Looking forward to owning a vehicle in that color.

It comes down to what your intended use is and what you’re willing to compromise on. For usability and daily driving it’s the Maverick. For reliability and tougher use - Tacoma, hands down. BTW, haven’t been in a Maverick or even have seen one, but I did get inside a Tacoma, and it was very clear that only true commitment and willingness to sacrifice on driver comfort would drive one towards the Tacoma. And I’m nowhere near as tall as Andrey, only 5’7”.

Honestly wish you could still get new versions of the old Ford Ranger. Perfect size and it could go anywhere. Actually what would have been better is if they had updated the old Ford Ranger but kept the sizing and truckishness the same.

Good video, cheers!

'Better' depends on what you need it for, right? If you're doing legit off roading, get the Tacoma. Probably for what most people are going to do - occasional light off roading, occasional light hauling or towing - the Maverick is better, with a lower cost and better mileage...even if you won't look as cool doing it

I do love my 2023 limited nightshade taco, but man I really wish I had the patience to wait for that TRD pro in solar octane

interesting comparison. 2 very different trucks. That will accomplish different things better than the other. I've owned a Tacoma before. And I was pretty happy with it. I would like to have a Maverick for a little get around. I own two full size f-150s that serve two different purposes. Having a small compact pickup in my fleet would be a benefit for other purposes as well.

Every time I see a review on the Maverick I am impressed in a new way.

Maybe next week do a video on which truck is best to tow a 16 horse livestock trailer with living quarters. A Santa Cruz or a Ford F-350 power stroke.

I would love an AWD hybrid Maverick or even an electric for daily commuting. I have my toy/project SUV for off-roading and camping.

Andre I completely agree with Tacoma seating it’s so uncomfortable if your 6ft or taller. It’s the only reason I got a 4Runner it’s little more space in cabin and I realized I didn’t need the trd buttons and I was fine with the sr5 which got me to the exact same trails with only mod of bigger tires.

If you want a pickup you buy the Tacoma. If you want a car with a bed you buy the Maverick.

The mpg on Maverick is way better. It's much better if the gas is over $4-$5 per gallon. Price and daily use are more practical for Maverick. I have maverick, and I'm glad I bought it over Tacoma for what I need it for.

Curious to see how the Maverick holds up long term.

The only similarities these two have are they're both built in Mexico.

i really like the midgate position concept. every truck should have that in case you gotta stack drywall or wood on the wheel wells.

TFL Truck should do a review of how the Tremor rides vs regular Maverick! Also maybe put a rooftop tent on it and test Payload effect vs Tacoma?

I recently was able to test drive a used XLT Maverick. I was very impressed with the power and liked it overall. A few things bothered me. The first was how loud the horn sounds inside the cabin. It’s as loud inside as it is outside. I guess Ford skimped on sound deadening materials. The second was that issue with the radio screen. It is a bit annoying that they angle it downward. Third was the back seat wasn’t terribly big but doable for someone with 2 kids. Idk about fitting teenagers back there but for younger kids it’s not bad.

Great job, Andrea, comparing and contrasting these two very different vehicles. Thanks for arming consumers that may be looking to venture into a smaller sized truck instead of a full size or getting into their first truck with information about what these two have to offer. While I'm sure the Maverick will be no match for the Tacoma off road, like the Tacoma is no match for the Maverick on road, I will be interested to see how the Maverick performs out of its element.

IMO, the TRD Off Road is a better option for most people than the Pro. I don't know what the price difference is nowadays, but when I bought my Off Road it was about $11K difference between the OR and the Pro. BTW I paid $37K for my '21 TRD Off road in November, 2020.

I know it's for the views - and I really do enjoy seeing this comparison - but these two vehicles are very difficult to compare. They're built for similar functions, but also drastically different functions as well. I know my Maverick FX4 can and will do most of what any off road truck can do 95% of the time on a trail. It's that 5% I know it can't do and I'm fine with that! I've taken it off road at least a dozen times in less than a year of ownership which is more than I know most raptors have been out and I have a great time, because in the end it's just about getting out there and having fun. It carries my work gear and can tow 4k lbs, not large lumber or a massive toy hauler and I'm fine with that. It carries 5 passengers arguably more comfortably than most mid size pickups. My favorite thing is when my tall ass coworkers get in my truck from there massive lifted king cabs and seeing how surprised they are at how much space there is. And almost fully loaded mid spec was sub $30k. It fits in my apt garage and is incredibly easy to drive and park. All in all I don't regret my decision at all and with bigger tires and some other aftermarket parts I've added, it's a great deal of fun.

What I would like to see is over 10 years and 200 thousand miles, which one cost less in repair bill's and spent less time in the shop.

Whoa! You got one!

Hey Andre, Does the Ranger and new Colorado have more or less room than the Tacoma?

With the mark-ups on the Maverick (I've seen base XL's priced in the mid-30s and Lariats in the upper 40s), might as well just get the Tacoma.

Holding out for hybrid ranger work truck. The taco is so expensive, but I understand you get the resell value and reliability that is not the case with Ford

I said it when the Maverick was revealed, and I'm still saying it: I don't think the Maverick really constitutes a compact truck. When I hear compact truck, I think of the old Bronco halfcabs, or the Subaru Brat. THAT'S a compact truck.

You guys at TFL are sometimes funny.. You always have a hard time calling the Ridgeline a truck but have no problems saying this minuscule thing is a true truck lol

Drag race required. 😎

My Tremor build date is February 6th!

HAPPY SUNDAY EVERYONE ✌️ HAVE A GOOD DAY

Can’t wait for my Tremor, just sold my FX4! Mav all day!

Pricing for what you getting is crazy, just wait, reality is just about to set in .....

Id be more interested in seeing price for price comparison. Sr tacoma vs maverick tremor. I think it would suprise a lot of people. That maverick tremor losing that tow weight though is crazy. I have a maverick tremor and I tow about 3600lbs daily. 2 commercial zero turns and other equipment. It has done just fine for 17k miles i have on it now.

No comparison, Tacoma is king in mid size period.

If they made a single cab Maverick Tremor, I'd be all over it. Reminds me of my old S10

Same ground clearance? From the side profile the taco looks like it has a foot extra daylight underneath lmao

No comparison. The Tacoma is a legend. They're built to go 300k with little to no issues. Maverick is cute but not battle tested yet. Its the Taco all day for me.

I wish I was more proactive and picked up a $19k maverick pre-pandemic. You will never find that price again. I don’t need a large truck we have a dump truck for larger loads, but a little $19k base hybrid became a unicorn!!!

I'm glad that Toyota went all-in on offroad performance, I probably would have gotten super stuck/broken with the crap I've done with my Taco. Serious for offroading is right, Andre nailed this video. The maverick makes me a bit jealous in some areas until I get my taco offroad. Everything clicks offroad with the Taco because that is what the Engineers focused on and it shows. Jeeps are the only thing stronger and they are more compromised on the highway.

I don't understand why Tacoma has a 6400 lb tow rating, 7 pin harness connection, but fails to put a trailer brake controller in it factory. This drove me nuts on my 07 Tacoma, and I see Toyota has done nothing to fix this :(

i got the XLT Ford Maverick, definitely gonna change to the Tremor Maverick.

I'd pick the Nissan Frontier 😄 but I'm biased. But is also your sponsor 👍

I wanted a Tacoma until I actually sat down in one and drove it. They are really lacking in so many ways. For that reason I decided to get a 4runner. It’s more practical and debatably more usable as far as storage. With the seats laid down you get 6’ of space compared to 5’ like this tacoma. All while being better offroad. Departure, breakover angles etc. better seating position, more head room, more room for passengers. It’s really just all around better. To me the tacoma equates to a Jeep Wrangler. It’s cool and all but when it comes down to practicality its awful

I’m surprised with the mpgs that the Tacoma has. I have an Explorer ST with 400 hp and it is rated at 20 city and 25 Highway and gets better than that Highway number. Given, my ST is RWD not 4WD, but I expected more from Toyota

Body on frame will always have superior long term durability over a unibody

I wonder if Tacoma also TRD trims get less payload than SR5 and Limited? In 4Runner world TRDs get 880lbs payload vs 4Runner SR5 & Limited (including 3rd row) have 1165lbs payload.

Ranger owners watching like 🧐🍿🍿

zr2 & ranger tremor best bang for buck for midsize @ around 40-45k

Wish Toyota would bring hilux to US. They have them in Mexico. They look awesome

Cant wait to see how the tremor performs compared to the taco. Obviously the taco will do better but the maverick can be anywhere near, its an impressive accomplishment at that price

No one is cross shopping a Taco vs Maverick.

Id personally pick the nissan frontier pro4x. I think it still holds a heck of a lot of value though the approach angle on the new model has been severely limited by the new front fascia compared to my trusty '19.

🤣🤣 Andre doesn’t like Toyotas. He prefers Ford trucks and will find a way to make Toyota look bad . 😂. No matter what I enjoy his videos!

Biggest issue with the maverick is not being available for purchase. I looked for one all sold out ended up buying a taco.

I would pass on both and look at other options (Nissan, Jeep). I just don't fit right in the Tacoma - would be constantly irritated and uncomfortable for that price. The Maverick is well thought out and appears more practical for my needs. The cheap plastic interior though, is a total turn off for me - way better options out there.

Still looking to see the nisssn frontier put up against them both

Save 13k now, lose on maintenance, off-road functionality and residual value. Add Seat Jackers to improve driver position (Desert Does It) for the Taco.

If you're not towing, Maverick provides the best value. Most bang for your buck. I've got a hybrid Maverick... The gas savings is nothing to sniff at, either.

Obviously the best is the Ford Ranger which is so good that the Tacoma doesn’t even compete and have to compete with the smaller Maverick now

The Frontier is the best Midsize IMO. The Mavrick is the size of an old S10 or a Nissan Hardbody. Electrician on the job site I am on has one. It's been in and out of the stealership at least 4 times already that I know of. He said he's trading it in on a Ridgeline ASAP.

The Tacoma is so much cooler, but I could not sacrifice so much driver comfort. That's before getting to price and mpg. Toyota's reliability is legendary but the seat comfort would impact MY reliability ...

One is based on a front wheel drive platform and the other is a traditional rear wheel drive configuration. There is only one option for me and that would be the Tacoma….

Guaranteed the Toyota will hold its resale value far longer than the Ford. Another prediction is the Toyota will hold up a lot longer as well. The big three are not known for making lasting products anymore.

Compact pickup and a midsize….two different classes.

Not really comparable in my opinion. The Tacoma is not a “small” truck. The maverick is much more simplistic and workable, you can reach into bed without climbing in. Don’t get me wrong I’m not a huge fan of Ford, the amount of recalls they have across all their products is staggering, however, I’m tempted by the Maverick at the lower trim levels.

Whatever the question, ford is never the answer. I do wish Toyota would make a car based pickup though. Just a shame we can’t have a truly small pickup because of CAFE.

How can u compare the 2 ? Totally different class the maverick could be compared to say a small car but you wanting more space and a awd option not an off road truck like a Tacoma

For hard-core off road you can't beat a body on frame setup, dual range t-case, and solid axle. That being said most "off road" versions of any truck regardless of manufacturer rarely see anything more than gravel much less trail time so personally I think the maverick is a better fit for the average person that wants a 4x4 with a little extra to help with getting around in the winter. I also believe that ford has a homerun with the maverick as a whole with its only downside is that they can't build them fast enough. Now the Tacoma has always been a solid seller but just like the Colorado redesign and the ranger redesign they keep getting taller and the beds are getting less and less accessible from beside the truck. The maverick to me from a hauling standpoint and doing truck stuff is much more user friendly with the shorter bed side height and lower bed floor making if more user friendly

You can compare Maverick vs Tacoma Off Road, which is almost same price.

I was really surprised how much the Maverick matched or exceeded the Taco in specs. Especially utility and comfort. I'm willing to bet that the acceleration will go to the Maverick as well. For what most people will use these trucks for, the Maverick seems like the better buy. Real trucks have gotten so expensive and I imagine it'll be rare for the majority of Tacoma owners to go beyond gravel for their off-roading utilization. The Tacoma still sets the standard for the mid-size trucks but I think most people see it more as a status symbol. All IMO.

There is no comparison. One will last 500,000 miles with basic maintenance and the other is untested and will most likely not last 300,000.

Can’t beat the reliability of a Tacoma. Free oil changes for life of the vehicle at local dealership. Easy to mod. Love my 2021 TRD Off Road