MEGA Ike: New Tacoma, Ranger, Colorado, Gladiator & Frontier vs the World's Toughest Towing Test!

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro!
1:45 Nissan Frontier: Downhill
4:07 Wait, where's the Honda Ridgeline?
4:22 What we're towing
4:50 Nissan Frontier Downhill pt2
8:57 Nissan Frontier: Uphill
15:27 Nissan Frontier: Squat
17:28 Jeep Gladiator: Downhill
22:32 Jeep Gladiator: Downhill pt2
24:07 Jeep Gladiator: Uphill
31:41 Jeep Gladiator Mojave: Squat
33:12 Ford Ranger: Downhill
39:02 Ford Ranger: Uphill
46:25 Ford Ranger: Squat
48:09 Chevy Colorado: Downhill
54:49 Chevy Colorado: Uphill
1:00:51 Chevy Colorado: Squat
1:04:09 Toyota Tacoma: Downhill
1:09:03 Toyota Tacoma: Uphill
1:16:30 Midsize Mega Ike: The Verdict!
1:21:56 The Winner (TL;DR version) and Closing Thoughts

[ellisd]

This is one of the best videos you guys have ever put out. A ton of work you guys put is really paying off. I love seeing the head to head with all of these trucks.

[claytonhaag]

Awesome work gentlemen. That's what i call Sunday morning coffee programming.

[thetinysideoftiny]

I towed a 5, 000lb camping trailer from AZ to PA and back with my 2022 Nissan Frontier and it did a GREAT job. Much better towing than my 2003 Tundra. The Frontier was powerful, quiet, and stable. Transmission picked a gear and held it.
It was a very low-stress journey in the Frontier. Fantastic truck.

[jesuslozano]

That killed me when Mr truck quote “ I never said I was qualified for this job” 🤣 when he was writing a mess 🤣

[art-is-lazy]

OMG been frothing for this megga midsize Ike, you go TFL, good job y'all

[JS-ovjb]

Andre is a very patient man 😂 Great video.

[theduke]

As I drive a 17 Colorado company truck working for advance auto I've come to fall in love with it. Over my expedition and my ranger. It's well composed with a heavy payload good power fantastic fuel economy.

[palebeachbum]

I love these Ike Gauntlet videos. It was enjoyable to see them all compared in one video. The normally aspirated engines suffer at high elevations compared to the turbo engines. I suspect long-term, they will be more reliable since they're not relying on an expensive turbo to make all that torque for pulling. I don't really tow, but I need a 6ft bed. That wipes out this entire lineup except for Tacoma and Frontier. I currently drive an old Colorado and it's been a great little workhorse. I've maxed out the 1, 610 lbs payload several times over the years.

[lolotusborderless]

Andre+Mr. Truck= greatness, I am fan for life!

[perrysanders]

Love the quietness and comfort of the Ford Ranger. I have a Tremor model and couldn't be happier with the driving experience on long trips.

[jeffreyforbes]

Definitely could see myself buying the Ford Ranger XLT FX4.

[philh]

Honestly I'd like for all these trucks to quit doing frequent refreshes in favor of reliability and price

[Lunentucker]

This series is very informative and it will help me make a sound decision on my next mid-sized pickup. The efforts are very much appreciated!

[duramaxadventures]

Cant belive inwatch a nearly 90 minute IKE! Thank you guys so much! The dedication and not making the video feel like its dragging on!

[JarmelSingsKaraoke]

Thank you Andre, Mr Truck and TFL Camera Ninja's ☕☕ HAPPY EASTER Everyone 🐣🐰

[robertchapman]

Can't wait to see what the results are of the Ford ranger when they put the 2.7 EcoBoost in it

[TFLtruck]

HUGE thanks to these folks for making this video possible:

[slyguyaction]

Some of the very best truck testing content you could ever find on YouTube. Watching Andrey and Mr. Truck is so hilarious. Really great video and really enjoyed it!

[jefffawcett]

I'm a boomer who has fond memories of the older pickup trucks we all loved in their day, but... it's easy to forget that the relative dimensions (LxWxH and weight) of modern midsized pickups are roughly the same as full sized trucks of the 70s/80s/90s with more horsepower and torque, better brakes and MUCH better safety/convenience tech. We're lucky to still have these tools for our work/play needs.

[jnmaher]

Ford Ranger has a brake controller; back up assist; park assist. Plus a V6 on the way.