This Truck Makes NO Sense... Until it Does // Toyota Tacoma Trail Edition

The Toyota Tacoma SR5 Trail Edition makes no sense... unless you're an active poser like me. In that case, it makes perfect sense. Compared to rivals from GMC and Chevy, the Tacoma Trail offers some choice options along with much of the Tacoma TRD Pro's legendary looks. This is a pretty appealing combo, and I think a lot of you will find it to be in a great sweet spot. Let me know what you think in the comments!

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Here's why I bought the trail: It's perfect for my light off roading to go camping, hunting and fishing. And I'll be using it to tow a small trailer with a 500lb motorcycle. It will do all of those duties with ease and without need for the pro suspension. Plus, it looks fantastic!

[shanelinkfence]

This is by far THE BEST video I've found about the Trail edition. Very well put together. You went over key differences of what sets it apart from the TRD Off-road and Pro.

[cousinstu]

On my 3rd tacoma... I can't imagine going back to the "big 3". Best reliability, best resale, best looking... probably best aftermarket too!

[jeeperwill]

In Canada we don't get the box coolers. Instead we get bed lighting, roof rack, predator side steps, and push button start standard.

[adventuringandy]

Poser here. Bought a Trail edition a few weeks ago. Sold my 14 yr old trd off-road that never went off-road.

[RMULUS]

The competition is advancing, yet buyers are still lining up to buy Tacos like its a Tuesday special every single day.

[jrig]

I ordered a TRD off-road and because of the low inventory I got a 2022 Trail Edition instead. What sold me on the trim was the rear diff lock. Has a stronger and bigger rear end. And from my experience with off-road and vehicles through the years I am really happy I ended up with the Trail Edition. It has all the features I need and none of the stuff I don’t. I got it regeared and front diff lock. Crawl Control never gets used in real wheeling anyways sure it can help but I always relied on fully locked diffs. Having an actual key rather than push button start makes it more reliable and also having a remote start that doesn’t shut off when you open the door. None of the blind spot sensors and 360 cam that’s just useless in the trail. Also makes parts expensive if destroyed in the trail. Less features have more options for aftermarket parts. If you’re the type of person that wants a simple vehicle like 20 years ago, its the perfect trim.

[stealthyoneify]

Toyota will tell you 10k oil changes are ok and its what they do but always get your oil changes at least at 5k. Love my trail edition! Great video.

[dtcolipapaify]

I have the privilege of having a 05 and 16 Tacoma TRD Sport 4X4 DB in my driveway…Toyota may be lacking the latest technology and bells and whistles…but when my 236, xxx miles 05 drives similar to my 46, xxx miles 16 in terms of steering…ride quality and overall tightness…says a lot of Toyota’s commitments to longevity and quality….the only other maintenance done to the 05 was wheels bearings at 153, xxx miles…wonder how many Chevy and Nissan truck from 05 are still on the road…

[Aerospacer]

Great video. I just bought a Trail Edition because the dealer didnt have an Off Road. What drew me to it was the magnetic grey I like but also the bronze wheels and heritage grill. When I saw it had a rear locking differential I was sold. I really like it so far. The only thing I wish it had was a sunroof but the Trail does not have that option. It is what it is.. A special edition model.
Still the Trail looks allot better than an Off Road in my opinion.

[KayBertoss]

Tacoma’s 3.5L V6 engine and transmission are bulletproof on the 3rd gen. Toyota engineers programmed the ECU to meet stricter emissions standards. This unfortunately gives it the impression that its unreliable or faulty with the gear hunting. I’m thoroughly enjoying my 2020 DCLB TRD Sport 4X4. Not one issue after 2 years of ownership. Thanks for the review on the trail. Love the looks but with a family I had to have the 6’ bed. The more cooler Tacomas are short bed’s IMHO.

[TWO_GENDERS]

I’ve owned both the Tacoma and the Frontier pro4x and I like them both for different reasons. The frontier’s v6 actually has some torque and wants to go compared to the Tacoma’s while that may be gearing it’s definitely welcomed. The Tacoma I have is a real 2 door and can turn on a dime which makes going through trails and off raiding quite easy. The frontier’s rear locker is also nice and really comes in handy.

[seancox]

I bought a 2022 Tacoma SR5 almost a year ago, and I have thoroughly enjoyed owning it so far! I opted for the SR5 because my dealer had an allocation for one in black (my kid insisted I needed a black truck), and I don’t care for the bells and whistles and off road options. As long as it has 4x4 for the snowy winters here it good. I dislike the transmission very much, that gear hunting at highway speeds, especially on the slightest incline is a tad annoying, however I can live with it. It’s been fun with the aftermarket support to customize it to be MINE and not to see another one just like mine anywhere. Kudos to Toyota and I hope they don’t spoil this truck with the 4th gen

[rojs]

I have this truck and my first light pick up truck. Its absolutely great truck. Im not doing off roading yet, but soon 🙂 Love from canada! 🍁🇨🇦

[southernfried]

All the Tacos are nice. Not really a fan of those cubbies in the rear, but I get it. It’s definitely there for people who hike, fish, hunt, etc…

[charlesbranch]

My first new vehicle purchase was a 1984 Toyota Longbed Deluxe, 22RE and 5MT, a great runner between Montana and the Alaska Marine Highway terminal in British Columbia at both ends of my two months off from SE Alaska during the winter. Plenty of torque for pulling the boat uphill and up launch ramps.
I've been adding some things to the 2009 Access Cab LB SR5, 2.7 litre I4 with 5-speed manual and, while riding with Dad on our last fishing trip together, he tried out the dash switching 4wd, and was pleasantly surprised. He spec'd this last truck he was ever going to buy the way I would have, and asked me if I'd be interested in buying it. "When you're ready to sell it, I'll be ready to replace my red truck (a 2007 Malibu that's done well as a daily driver and 3-week vacation trips from southcentral Alaska to the lower 48). I checked Toyota's website and it is definitely getting more difficult to find a manual transmission offering. We like those in the western mountains for the engine braking. "Ever drive Whitebird Hill?" (Idaho) Start for zero at the top, and idling all the way down, you'd be running well over the speed limit and comfort level. 'Course that was in the late '70s and '80s, and since then 95 was realigned so it's only a two hour drive between I-90 and US12, less than half the time of our voyages across Idaho... The length of the long bed hasn't changed... just the size of Toyota's trucks. All-Pro Off Road (bed stiffeners, aluminum front IFS skid plate, HDPE tailgate insert) and LC Engineering parts (exhaust header) have been the largest additions... and a takeoff set of 3rd Gen Off Road wheels, AJT Design climate control knobs and fob cases... and the cheap AC drain extension mod... 🤠

[Doc]

I Love my 23 TRD Off Road, double cab, 6’ bed with the premium and technology pkgs.

[Talishar]

Something to keep in mind with the next gen mid-sized pickup trucks is that they're all going I4 Turbos. All of GMs 2023s are exclusively I4 turbos and the rumor is that the next-gen Tacoma is going to closely follow. The V6s will be reserved exclusively for the low end of their full-sized lineup. Truck sales are dropping as people gravitate towards higher fuel economy and manufacturers are following that trend.

[allerick]

That opening haha! Great video! Really enjoyed your take here.

[PaulWall]

'04 3.4 5 speed @180k, still runs like new, cold air, "it's a truck" 🔥