2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road Reviewed: 6MT vs AT

We finally get behind the wheel of the all-new 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road pickup! Available with either a manual or automatic transmission, which one should you get? We test both and pick a winner!

#Toyota #Offroad #toyotatrd

CONTENTS
00:00 - Introduction
00:50 - Features
05:37 - Highway Driving (6MT)
13:17 - Offroad Test 6MT
26:08 - Offroad Test Automatic

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[aaronbehindbars]

The no clutch start button is to allow you to crank over the engine in gear to allow you to use the starter motor to crawl the vehicle while in 4Low to get it moving. Comes in handy after you've stalled and need to get moving on difficult terrain without breaking traction. Old off-roaders trick...

[garywaddle]

I've watched three other 2024 Tacoma review videos today and this one is by far the most comprehensive and well done. Well done, DST team!

[winstonwolff]

As equiped it will be pushing $50k. With dealer mark ups at first $55k. Loaded up will be $55k plus dealer mark up. $60k for a mid sized truck. We have officially moved to crazyville. 🥴

[Drifthaze]

Toyota needs to offer the manual through all the models.

[stonepa]

About the No Clutch Start - 2 valuable uses of that button. One, starting the truck with the truck in neutral without climbing in to press the clutch, saving time and mechanical wear. Two, you can actually use the starter as a way to get the truck unstuck by starting the truck in gear without engaging the clutch. The is an old school technique that isn't really all that useful today with the typical starter / clutch interlock safety features.

[michaelwagner]

Great review of the 24’ model. It seems the extra $1, 100 for the automatic and additional features is well worth it. I wonder if they left the manual without sound dampening so the driver could hear the engine for shifting? I’ve driven manuals for a little over 20 years and appreciate hearing the revs and the overall feel of the vehicle to reach ideal shift points.. just my $.02

[AGuyFromHazard]

The manual transmission is the way to go. I always say if I have the option to buy one with stick that's the route I'm gonna take

[jonathanfox]

The no clutch start is actually really nice for passenger who gets in and wants to start the truck. It’s also really nice they put it in center instead of by drivers door. I use mine all the time when working on truck and don’t wanna climb in to start it

[anjansingh]

True technical review rather than just doing interior, exterior and driving impressions.

[christopher]

TFL, and DST are where I go for my Reviews. I knew Ryan would deep dive into it, and getting a comparison between the manual and the auto was an absolute treat! Thank you Ryan! Can wait for you to get it on your course and do your own review on your own terms.

[Doc]

Hey Ryan,
It’ll be fun to watch you test the new Taco in the snow and on your course in a few months

[ryanoleson]

JUST drove the 2024 TRD Off Road Taco. Great truck. Surprised by the power of that turbo 4. Great tech, amazing seats, still kinda small back seat. (I’m 6’2”).

But….. dealer in Fresno Calif wanted $8000 markup.

No way!

[betuel]

I've watched a few vids on the new Tacoma. This is the most comprehensive on the auto and manual. Driving an auto is against my religion. However its good to know what the manual is missing vs the auto. A-trac can compensate for crawl control and MTS to a certain extent, however not having the front facing camera may be a deal breaker for me and i may need to wait a year or two to see if they will add that in. I only drive manuals...

[WW-wftu]

Great review Ryan! While I am not 100% in love with this new design or the engine choice, I do like the D/C sway bar option and the Hi-Lift jack points. I liked your editing here with the designer explaining things as you brought it up during the drive. "Toyota does not trust me" LOL Nice.  I am with you on transmission choice. And I liked that you specifically explained the extra benefit of the CC. The visuals and audio are very good. Professional on par job. Thanks.

[terminusarms]

Always a good day to watch more DSTV videos

[MrPchubare]

Manual transmission is the ONLY way to give driver full control of the vehicle.

Manual transmission in professional hands becomes the smoothest way to get A to B in any conditions.

When a journalist does not know how to drive it, does not mean it is not good.

I have a 2022 tundra and I don’t like 10 speed automatic.

As someone who grew up driving manual I prefer manual over any automatic transmission.

I hope there will be a premium option for Manual transmission in terms of packaging.

[weemackee]

The no clutch start is for off roading...But I find it super useful after skiing when I want to warm up the truck but still have ski boots on.

[rugged]

This is how off-road reviews should be done. No fluff just stuff

[Deetroiter]

Wish I could give you two thumbs up for reviewing a STANDARD transmission ❤️

[aaronsullivan]

A no clutch start is an off roading trick to get moving from a standstill. You are effectively using the starter motor to get the vehicle moving with the vehicle in gear and the engine off initially. I can be smoother than launching with the clutch.