The 2022 Toyota Tacoma TRD OFF-ROAD (a *biased* overview) 

I recently read that dedicated buttons are safer than just the screen. And anyone who used to drive older vehicles knows this, because over time, you don’t even have to look when you go for a button, muscle memory, you find it every time. Not so with a screen, you have to look..

The Tacoma is nothing but a truck it's not fancy it's not fast it's not super luxurious but it's reliable & for me it drives perfectly fine I wanted one for years & finally got one I bought a 19 used TRD off-road with 17,00mi in Barcelona red with the 6 ft bed it fits in my garage, easy to drive & perfect for work. It's got a few features that are nice the adaptive cruise control + Lane departure. It doesn't have all the goofy shit you don't need. I dig it. ⛽ Mileage sucks tho

I actually just bought one three weeks ago. I thank you for the review! You made me feel more confident in my purchase! The place I got mine from was only concerned about selling it to me, I did not get any support after the purchase, but found a dealership that took me on and is helping me with my new truck. Thanks for the vid, its much appreciated!

Love the Tacoma and 4Runner. The best in their respective class IMO. Just got my 23 Tacoma TRD Off Road before it all changes pretty soon. I think this gen will outlast the new gen model that is coming.

Brian, you are the best Toyota reviewer on the planet. Nobody close in second place brother. Keep up the good work!!

20024 here. Just bought my preowned TRD 4x4 offroad with 10 k miles. Traded in my 2006 TRD Prerunner wit 350 k miles. The motor was still strong. Love the Simple Design of Toyota. Lovethe reliability. Less Electronic fuckery is hood, IMHO. I am an Avionics tech and I can tell you that the electronics are almost always the failure point in an electro mechanical system. Honestly, I would prefer a fully mechanical 4x4 engagement system, but those days are long gone. Loving my teuck so far though and I appreciate your videos....

LOVE LOVE LOVE my 2020 Taco.

Just got a 2022 model TRD off-road in army green I put some Nerf bars on it and a bed cover really love this truck super simple and straightforward.

A great, no bs, insightful, straight to the point review

Great video. Yes, I GREATLY like having tangible buttons vs built into the info screen. I ordered a TRD Offroad Premium 4x4 almost 4 weeks ago and looking forward to it.

This was a great informative video Brian! I would prefer the softer suspension. The utilitarian design would work just fine for me! I would prefer an upgraded sound system. I’ve always liked a sunroof however on a pickup like this it wouldn’t be absolutely necessary. The short bed option is preferable to me. I’m not so sure I would be that keen on the future TNGA platform of future Tacoma models! I mean this is the kind of detailed information videos I like to see! Yessir, you knocked this one out of the ballpark! I am honestly grateful to have found your channel! Have a great rest of your week Brian! Definitely! Mark in Iowa.

Solid walk around. I own a 23' myself, but still enjoyed and learned a bunch. Thanks!

Thank you for this highly detailed and great video! If you’re buying, need to see this!

That’s the best review I’ve ever watched. You did a great job.

Thanks for your honest review . I have the same truck off road in a magnet grey color - so much fun to drive oh what a feeling Toyota ! 😊

Phenomenal review! Thank you. Just picked a 22 off road up.

Excellent video! I learned quite a lot. Thank you.

I like how simple the truck is and not over done. Its just a basic nice simple truck.

I just got a new trd off road 22 in lunar rock and I’m loving it. I’ve always loved Toyota products. You’ve put why beautifully!

Excellent review, thank you!!

Awesome video. Thanks for the detailed overview, makes me feel super confident. Just ordered a 2023 TRD off road. Look forward to your next video

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I have watched hundreds of Tacoma reviews while considering which Taco to buy. A week ago i got a 23 TRD Offroad. This video is the best feature for feature explanation I’ve ever seen. Excellent video and absolutely subscribing for more.

Very nice thorough review. 👍🏻

Just ordered my 2023 two days ago. Can't wait!

Great detailed video..your very in tune with these tacomas

Great job on going through everything! Keep it up. Definitely appreciated your style

Great review as Always !

Purchased one yesterday Lunar rock.Beautiful Thanks for the orientation 👍🏻👍🏻

Well done video, Great job

Great review and I definitely agree with you on the visual style (:

great video review thanks

I have a 2014 TDR Off-road 4.0 5 speed a/t purchased new in 2014 and love it. The tech is really outdated to todays standards, no Apple play ect but not a big deal. I haven’t looked at new ones in a few. Toyota has really changed a lot of the 4x4 options. Nice to see. My only minor gripe with my 4.0 is gas mileage. Avg around 16-18 mpg, but it’s a truck and I knew it would be great anyway. Nice to see the 3.5 with AI has corrected that some. Great vid.

Very clear describing the Tacoma and its features. Excellent job. I ordered a lunar rock or magnetic grey 4wd double cab off road, depending on which arrives. Waiting...your video looking forward to getting my new Tacoma.

What a great informative video. Without any background agitating noise that some consider music.

Amazing review. I learned so much right before I’m receiving my new trd off road in a few days!

Trading in my 2021 sr sx taco on a 2022 trd off-road access cab took 2 months for it to get here. Excellent trucks and awesome review. On a side not I just found I can start my truck with Siri on my I phone that’s pretty damn sweet

Excellent thorough overview

Great presentation of a great truck! That said...somebody's GOT to ask - so I will; what is the wristwatch you're wearing? The few "tantalizing" glimpses peaked my interest!

Yes I agree the Territory are much better than the previous tire that came on the TRD OR. Yesterday (27 Jan 2024) just bought a 2023 TRD OR Access Cab since the ‘24 returns to the Xtra Cab style. I like the Access Door picked it up with 8 miles. I am going to tint it and ceramic coat inside and out. My Salesman gave me the Overlays. I also have the basic Off Road, first time I bought a vehicle with no options. I like that the spokes on my steering wheel are flat dark gray.

19’ TacoPro MT6 here. Been trouble free and love this truck . Less tech is better for me. Got the Stant locking gas cap for over 3yrs with no issues at all.

Tangible buttons over digital touch screen all day. Im very utilitarian myself and wear a similar watch like you. Mine is from the 90's. Great video BTW. I just bought a '23 Trail Edition. I am considering getting a '23 Off Road instead. Mainly because I like the sunroof, bilstein shocks, and frawl mode options.

Debagde your truck. Looks sleek!!! Bump over lays

I got one of these back in July of 2022,,, love it. Haven't really taken it super off-roading yet but I will eventually when my wife doesn't think I will break it,,lol,, I tell her this truck is built for it. Yea I will get the KO2 also when the stock wranglers are done

"Unbiased review" First sentence says its his favorite truck. 🤣🤣

I like your style of reviewing

Wow,Am glad that I own one

Thanks for your video, very professional and detailed. I am a 6ft 1" height guy and the smaller trucks are too cramped, seat too low to the floor. I would also think people should show the crash test scores when buying a vehicle, insurance costs, etc. Safety in a crash is probably pretty good on newer vehicles. I heard the naturally aspirated V6 is going away for 2023. 4 banger with turbo in its place, is thst true??? You did an awesome review, thanks again. Good choice in a quality truck purchase.

Nice overview, best I have seen bar none. I came because after looking at Frontier passenger door s not installed or not made right and the dealers not caring I just bought a 4dr,trd off road 6 foot bed and wanted to see what was coming in for sure lol. Frontier has a known issue (I know now) with passenger side doors not fitting right. This will be my 1st Toyota Truck.

I love my White TRD Off Road with the premium and technology pkgs, crew cab and the 6’ bed, tri-fold tonneau cover and running boards. I use the front camera often, especially when going off road

Picked up a icecap white one on Saturday got it for 42.5 out the door with the led drl, all weather mats/door sill protectors, black out package, bed light, door edge guard, quick charge cables, wheel locks,cargo divider and window tint by the dealer only Toyota in socal that wanted to negotiate was Claremont Toyota. Most used ones wanted 38-41k got a great deal on the new one.

It’s beautiful and that color is sweet.

I would lift it an inch or so. Love the rims just get beefier tires. And side steps sliders. Also I like black, gray, and luna rock. And the sport is nice too!!

Love this video. =)

10/10 video! I am in the process of ordering a 2023 TRD OR Premium from the factory and this video was very informative and helpful! Thanks!

Very well done and informative! Thanks!

I’ve watched several review videos on trd off road’s and I really like your style! Very informative and you’re easy to hear, I haven’t had to keep rewinding to try and catch a phrase that was said too low, or too quietly. At about 30:19, when you said clutch, did you mean like a purse/wallet? ie you weren’t talking about for changing gears, right? I’m asking because I’m not sure I’ve ever heard of a man who knew that term lol.

It’s nice truck.

The best truck in the best configuration - trd off road. I am also providing this as an unbiased opinion 😁. Seriously, the competitors try to come up with different options to steer buyers away from toyota.... but long term, nothing beats the tacoma.

One other consideration for the gas struts is as the ambient temperature decreases so does the pressure in the strut.

I am not sure what the ECT button is. Sorry if you covered this. I believe it changes shifting ratios of the transmission. I haven't tried it yet. Still working on all the other stuff to learn. Your input would be great.

Have the same truck in premium trim in lunar rock. Wish they kept the 4.0!

Hi Brian, do they have an OEM remote starter? If not do you recommend an aftermarket plug and play one?

I personally think this generation Tacoma is the best looking truck on the road and reliability can't be beat. I'm not sure what my next truck will be but the way Toyota likes to skimp on features and having to pay that price on top of it.... It probably won't be my 1st choice

I have a question;? About the floor mats for the Tacoma did you have a favorite of the floor mats! For the Tacoma I have a off road 2023 .

Great video!!! I ordered a trd off road a few months back. And chance you have a part number for those bed lights. Thanks

I cant find this truck ANYWHERE im not gonna lie, i dont like the style of the 2024's, this ones my favorite and I cant find it anywhere. love this truck.

Thanks, Brian, for the thorough walkthrough on the Tacoma! Love that silver color as well and would be what I get. I was getting ready to take the plunge when I found out that my local dealer is one of those who are gouging with "Market Adjustment" pricing. It basically pushed me out of the market. I have no interest in rewarding price gougers so have decied not to purchase. Was curious if anyone in the comments had to deal with this and if it disuaded you like me. Happy trucking and thanks!

NO HVAC buttons on screen only! I live in Canada and need large buttons with mitts or gloves on !I love my 2020 TRD OR prem. in silver, put on about 6K in aftermarket stuff already.

What setting in 4 weel do you put it in for the snow? I have the same truck 🛻! Thanks 🙏

Mexico does a decent job building these. They’re not on same level as 4Runner tho

Is it true, That nationwide as a dealer-installed option, the new lift kit provides a 2-inch front and 1-inch rear lift on most V6-powered 4x4 Tacoma models?????? Thank you. Just purchased a 2022.

The main problem as to why I won’t upgrade my 2019 Tacoma is the payload! They need to update Payload by about 500 pounds for me to even bother upgrading!

IMO the Sport rides better than the Off Road. More SUV like. The spousal unit did not like the ride and seats of the Off Road so we bought a Sport with double cab and long bed. Truck arrives next month. Will be me and spousal unit and our Belgian Malinois. Father in Law occasionally.

But the inventory is still low? Why?? Is it getting better? And when are the 23 tacomas and 4runners coming? September?

I can't find anywhere the exact tires that come stock or the tires you get for the $995 tire upgrade. Are they just Goodyear Wrangler Territory All Season for stock, and Goodyear Territory All Terrain for the upgrade? I've also seen the upgrade is Goodyear Duratrac AT, or BFG K02. Hope somebody can help me out. Thx

Brian have you seen any 3rd gen Tacoma’s coming in with head/valve pressure issues? I’ve seen some trucks mostly 2017-2020 having that issue

Hey man, i bought the 2022 tacoma 2.7 , 4cyl., brand new with 2 year warranty...the dealer says the first oil/filter change won't be until 10,000 miles...should i be concerned??..thankyou so much, great show and info👍🏽

My 21 off road came with the oem led headlights. Yours came with the halogen and it’s a 22 🧐🧐🧐

I have one on order just like that. My question is the tires. What do you think about the factory tires that comes on it. Do you think they will it last for a while and do you know the treadwear rating. I was thinking about having the dealer trade them out but don't know if it would be worth the money. What's your thought on the factory tires for longevity.

Wish I had a knob for dimming the dash lights & screen

Then in the back seat, what’s that vent by the floor on the console?

Looking under the hood the 3.5 looks even more serviceable than the 4.0. I have heard the Lexus models tend to get the new engines and technology for a number of reasons. First their buyers are going to expect it. These buyers generally don’t keep their vehicles as long, so if there are issues they aren’t going to keep them that long to create a bad reputation. And finally it is a smaller group of buyers to get new engines and equipment sorted out without creating a recall problem with a 240K+ of yearly Tacoma production. Toyota as we know is very conservative and likes to make small careful incremental changes. Still there are risks to new vehicles and vehicle parts, so no matter how much you test them they have to be used in the real world to really know how they will hold up.

When I noticed that the rear factory mat is one long piece I said: cool! But then, you have to experience trying to remove something to clean/maintain, to see if its really a cool thing to have. It is not. It didn't take long to realize that the one-piece mat is a b**ch to remove. You actually have to vacuum it first or all the dirt will fall on the black carpet underneath. I like to shake off my mats everytime I see a spec of dust on them (lol!), and not been able to easily remove my rear mat is agravating. I guess at some point I will cut the mat in half with a knife and problem solved. Another thing I don't like about my Tacoma interior is the oval ring around the loops that you pull to tilt down the backrests. The ring and cloth get pulled up along with the loop. It feels shabby and Ford-like. I think Toyota dropped the ball here. Not too worried about it, but... The last thing I don't like is the sound the door makes when closing. Again, very unlike Toyota. Reminded me of my friend's old Ford Explorer; an ugly "thump", instead of that crisp, nice, high quality Toyota "creack" of my old 2nd-Gen. Is Toyota using cheap plastic parts in their latch door actuators? Should I be worried 100,000 miles down the road? I treat my cars very well and do not slam, yank over-rev or abuse them, but I can't help feeling Toyota is lowering the bar when I see these little details. Or maybe its just me. I've been driving Tacomas for over 20 years and I can pick up the little details very fast. The better and the worse. Great review as always Brian. Your review content is absolutely the best and exactly what buyers want to hear. Thanks for your efforts and honest insights.

I Traded it my 2017 Toyota Tacoma the hunting gears were really annoying, power wasn’t their either I certainly enjoyed my 2007 Taco much better.

Is there a locking differential button?

Hey Brian , what would an ideal setting for driving on sand with 2021 trd off road? Haven't been on offroading before?

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I’d get one but it needs more power I want at least 320hp and 400 torque

reset your tire pressure//// can you explain that more please

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LIKE dedicated buttons!!!

What color is this exterior?

Thoughts on the 4 cylinder engine??

"...with a couple 10 millimeters..." Yeah... If you can find a 10mm socket!

Skid plate is not 8 inches thick and bed is not 5.5 ft, other than being numerically challenged great video

Hilux is what is around the world, but yes Toyota is the 1st choice around the world. Top Gear (original James May, Richard Hammond & Jeremy Clarkson) tried to kill one and it still started.

This truck is now made in mexico me personally i would not buy it hope you peeps the best of luck,i still have my 2002 trd 4by4 tacoma with supercharger.

And What was the MSRP??

Wow .. A review from someone who actually knows the vehicle they are reviewing.. That was a bias review, but it's hard not to love the Toyota brand..