We COMPARE the 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro & Ford Ranger Raptor for the First Time: Which One's BEST? 

Dealerships will ruin both.

Both of these trucks are beautiful, too bad they're out of reach for 80% of your audience.

I bought my Ranger Raptor a year ago (in 11 days), and am about to clock 15,000km (9,300mi). It’s been awesome. I cannot rate it highly enough. A couple of tuning houses here in Australia are already getting 620lb-ft (up 190), and 483hp (up 90) from these engines - with one (licensed and authorised by FoMoFo), doing the tune and preserving the factory 5 year warranty on the powertrain. I paid $92,000AUD ($60,000USD) for it, but had to wait 7 months. I’d buy another one in a heartbeat though (if anything happened to it). I just wish I could use it more. I keep searching RU-vid for Ranger Raptor content because I can’t wait to start seeing the stuff you Americans will be putting out about it on adventure.

I love my ranger raptor, crazy power and the FOX shocks are amazing. The big down side, fuel economy, no so ECOboost 15mpg 😅

Looks like dual exhaust tips out of a single pipe

I love the ranger raptor but after owning a Tacoma, I learned that midsize trucks suck if you want to have people in the back seats. If you don’t carry anyone sure get one. But I’m not paying that for a midsize truck when I literally bought a fully loaded F150 platinum with 20k miles for under 60k

Every year Andre gets taller😂

I've been watching a long time. You guys are great. Andre is by far my favorite, he gets so excited about cars and loves to learn.

I live in Baja Mexico the ranger raptors have been here for a while good looking trucks standing next to one they are not that small. I own f150 with a 2.7 eco boost super fast powerful truck the 3.0 will be a rocket in a ranger.

Trucks are just too damn expensive period! I’ll keep fixing up something used and save my self a chunk of change.

Been watching them since 2018 now it’s 2024 and I’m 15yrs old seen there progress and struggles one of if not favorite truck channel/channels

Raptor with the Tacoma color. I like that both have the dash with instruments (probably digital, but it's OK) in front of the driver, and a screen aside. This is showing that you are on a car, or truck and not in your office. BMW, and other cars, like you to stay in an office even when you're driving your car... the dash is a huge horrible screen similar to that you have in your office. Of course, if you don't work in an office you don't care, but then think that you are always in front of the screen of your PC, even when you're sitting on your car. Thanks for the video guys!

I love my 2023 raptor 🎉 here in Australia

Toyota may end up holding its value better after a decade, but the Ford just looks so much more fun and exciting. Definitely going with the Ford Raptor 😊

I would go for the Raptor

A duel tip is far from duel exhaust my friend.

I love it when you leave the front seat all the way back and then call the back seat small.

This is like comparing the Tundra TRD Pro vs. F150 Raptor R, it’s not a really fair comparison. The Taco TRD is bad ass, but the Ranger Raptor is a Super Truck in this segment.

Ranger raptor hands down, the front lockers are far more valuable for me then the front disconnecting sway bar. The four wheel auto in the ranger raptor is also hyper important for my life in the province of quebec where our winters are terrible. I don't want anything to do with a vehicle that isn't a default four wheel drive at all times. The lights and interior are nicer for the ranger raptor despite the body being nicer for the Tacoma. The battle is really regarding the chevrolet colorado zr2 and the ranger raptor in my personal opinion.

A quarter ton truck for 65k without dealer mark ups is hilarious

12:07 Disconnectable front sway bar vs a front locker shouldn't even be used as a argument.. in just a few mins anyone can disconnect their front sway bar in a parking lot. If you go to an off-road park most people have manual sway bar discounts.. a front locker is the biggest game-changer you will ever come across when off roading.. they will help you climb vertical surfaces. That you could not go up without.

I ordered a Raptor Ranger back in May of '23. It's finally getting built in two weeks. I can't wait!

Taking into account the ridiculous interest rates we're faced with even with 20% down you're looking at $1,000 per month for a MIDSIZE truck!! What is this world coming to!!!

Andre, can you expand on the "pressurized fuel tank" for the Hybrids? This is the first I'm hearing of it and am not sure I understand what's different and why.

One of these trucks has a front locker in addition to the rear. One of these trucks has wider axles and longer control arms, giving it more suspension travel in every scenario, even when the TRD Pro unlocks its stabilizer, than the other. That truck is the Ranger Raptor. It also happens to get the 3.0L EB giving it more horsepower. We also know the MSRP for the Ranger Raptor is about $55K-$58K even optioned up. The TRD Pro is probably going to be over $63K. This isn't close. The prices Toyota are charging for the new Tacoma are crazy, especially the higher trims.

Raptor for sure

Toyota should’ve had a twin turbo V6 as an option like the ranger raptor. Only having 4 bangers as an option sucks

Toyota not offering 4X Auto in their offroad oriented trucks is a deal breaker here in the northern states. Mixed condition roads (Dry pavement with wet or snow-covered spots) don't do well with 2x or with a locked 4x (Binds on the dry portions). Only offering an AWD system in the Limited will limit their market when all of the competitors have it available.

I will definitely be looking to get the TRD Pro. While there are markups in Texas where I live, not at all the dealerships. People talk about the markups like it's guaranteed, so far with the 2024 Tacoma's already out, some dealers are marking up here and good ones are not :)

Nissan needs to step up their game. They are in a spot to take over the $35-40k truck market.

Did the wider track come from longer control arms so we get more travel or is it just wheel spacers and fender flares?

I appreciate these expensive models which help make profit for their OEMs and makes the rest of the lineup a little more approachable.

I would get the ranger

NOT dual exhaust! Dual tips...big difference 😅

The hybrid option is pretty cool on the Taco. I bet the twin turbo on the Raptor is a beast! I prefer the Raptor interior and the Taco exterior. Ok I'll take one of each

I’ve had an f150, Tacoma, a full size raptor and a Chevy Colorado, my blue 2024 ranger raptor just arrived yesterday, I ordered it in December. They sold it to me for msrp with taxes tags and everything it came out to 61,000 even, they gave me 23000$ for my 2018 f150 lariat, with 108k miles on itI have nothing bad to say about Ford, there was not one issue and I got the bumper-to-bumper warranty for an extra $3000 so I’m covered for every nook and cranny up to 75,000 miles. That includes computer glitches, anything and it’s replaced for free. People do not read these videos comparing this to that, without a flinch it is the most amazing vehicle I have ever owned-people take it from me, Nothing comes close. It is like a dream if you have the money and the means I suggest if you’re a truck enthusiast, you buy one. It has it all!!! I had a 5.0 V8 in my lariat and I had a 2017 raptor with that 3.5 L V6 with 450 hp, traded it in on the f150 because for the amount of money I paid for it. I felt that engine absolutely sucks. way too much $ for a V6. They never should’ve ever put a V6 in a full-size raptor stupidest move ford ever made. The 5.0 V8 is a better engine then the 450 hpower raptor V6 it’s non-debatable because I owned them both. The ranger raptor 3.0 V6 turbo goes 0 to 60 in 5 seconds flat. Don’t believe the dirt sheets, it is the best engine I have ever had in a vehicle, it smokes the 5.0 as well. It is insane and I promise you it smokes the full size raptor v6. Ford would never allow it to be shown to the public legit. I know; I owned both, the Colorado and Tacoma are not even in its league, they are inferior in every way, I’m sorry folks, it is what it is. I had a 15 tacoma and a 15 Colorado i traded them both in on the full size raptor. There engines were trash. I honestly do not know why the Tacoma is hyped up so much DONT BELIEVE IT and you’re in denial if you do. The Colorado engine was the worst. I test drove a Tacoma last year and . The only benefit of a Toyota Tacoma is the six speed manual they make,I like that, I think the Chevy Colorado ZR is a bad ass looking truck, I love the look of the ZR2, but the engine is trash, my buddy has a 2023 black ZR2 and you cannot compare to the Ford Ranger raptor engine. It’s not fair. There’s not a comparison. I’m telling you people it’s the facts. Same with the Tacoma the one I test drove a year ago had 275 hp and honest to God you can’t compare these two trucks because they don’t measure up. That’s just the facts. I’m not having a debate about off Roading, I’m just telling you flat out if you’re looking at these vehicles from an engine performance angle, these are the facts. I wanted the raptor with a 5.2 predator supercharged V8 but I’m sorry even with somebody like myself that has a little bit of cash to throw around, I could not force myself to buy a raptor R for 150k. The Ranger raptor is exactly the exact same width that my 2018 F150 was and a foot and a half shorter. With a wheelbase 17 inches narrower which makes it better for going through mud and snow. If I had one complaint, it’s the fact that to lock the front differential in the Ford Ranger raptor it is a massive pain in the ass and you can only go up to 10 miles an hour and it disengages. It’s a Folk you heard it from the source. This truck is Ford ranger raptor is like a dream.

Hey tfl when are we gonna be able to build our 2025 Ram trucks in the website. Lately there has been lots of toyota content but im ready for the new ram content

Not a fan of the super-shiny black Taco flares & trim

Looks cool, now the most important party. MPG?

I have ‘21 Tacoma but leaning to Ranger Raptor.

Great looking truck for sure

Did you check the payload for each?

Wish we had Tacoma down under in Australia. Or will the new Hilux look closer to this and bring some of that tech and 4x4 capability?

I think my biggest question with the Raptor is whether the 4A means it's transfer case is based off of clutch packs so when pushing it hard could the clutch pack heat up and disengage the 4WD. Or does it have both transfer case systems? I have seen videos of the ZR2, both Silverado and new Colorado, disengage 4WD even when in 4LOW or 4HI due to the clutch packs heating up (computer disengaging 4WD to preserve it). I would likely never push it close enough to heat the clutch pack to 4WD failure but some may.

no front locker still? I will keep my 2016 access cab trd. It's paid for.

The Rapture Ranger will do circles around the Taco, and looks so much better with a much nicer interior!

When are we getting the Wildtrak?

How much of the Toyo Proto actually makes it to the consumer?

Can you imagine how much the seat in the TRD Pro will cost to replace probably thousands of

What the between a regular F250, and a super duty?

I want to know which one is more comfortable.

Wonder which will last longer and be more reliable

Man it came with a full size off-roading spare! Add another 10 grand bro

My wifes explorer st has the same engine as the ranger raptor, really strong engine!!!

I think the Tacoma interior isn’t as nice looking imo as the ranger raptor but the styling exterior wise could go either way. If I had to buy one or even had the money I’d go raptor just bc of the engine

I can 100% tell you these are going to be $70k+ trucks. Went into a Ford dealership last year and they said they were adding almost $20k mark-up on the Raptor ranger putting it almost in the range of the F150 raptor and then trail hunter is definitely in the mid $60k range

$60k for a midsize. I just can't even...

will the trd pro come manual?

Has there been a recent switch to 1080 on the videos? Miss the higher res options.

Ranger all day every day

I'm not a big fan of Toyota so I like Ford what does Toyota Tacoma was pretty I'm going to pay very close attention whenever you guys get these vehicles to review them on your videos torque is very important to me😊

The Dealership must mark these trucks up . Might as well make a profit off customers who have to be first to have . There’s gonna be folks willing pay these markups

Both trucks are nice, the Toyota finally updated most of its shortcomings, except the most important thing.. the front suspension is still lacking suspension travel, the ranger raptor has a lot of suspension travel, I’d rather see an option for a solid front axle in the toyota…

That Tacoma TRD Pro is hideous... Ordered my Ranger Raptor with no mark up. Can't wait to get it in April 😊

Unpopular opinion: I am not a fan of the Raptor grills. But overall, i prefer the look of the Raptor over the TRD Pro, and that's the one i would get if i was in the market for either of these two pickups.

Is the Ranger Raptor ever coming out? I wanted one but didn’t want to wait.

How can you compare the two when there aren’t any Rangers in Dealerships! Good luck finding one.

just like the tundra hybrid... big hp and tq numbers but slow like turtle

I've already called at least 20 dealers. They charge between $10k and $15k markup above MSRP for both of these trucks. A few Ford dealers even tried to tell me that I had to pay them a pre-order charge on top of a normal order charge to hold the vehicle. For that price, I could get a fully loaded GMC AT4 or fully kit out a previous gen Tacoma with a T56 magnum, a 700hp LSX, racing seats, and an aftermarket Sony infotainment system. Dealers can suck a fat one. I'm sick of this.

Ford Ranger Raptor been out overseas for a while. Hope they fixed all the issues before releasing in the USA!?

I want my Gladiator interior, the Colorado exterior, and the Toyota drive train. Is that doable for $60K?

Would love to get one for MSRP! LOL

wait... is the Rivian a midsize?

I love the look on these trucks but a $1,000 plus vehicle payment is just insane, my mortgage isn't even that much.

have to remember that the Ranger is based on the Aussie Ranger. We here in America are taller and bigger/fatter so backseat room not as much of a concern, me personally I would prefer the Ranger over Tacoma because trucks getting to big, even midsized trucks are approaching the dimensions of a full sized truck 10-15 years ago.

Great comparison. Dealerships are getting greedy marking them up

I am looking forward to TRD Pro

Interesting. The Ranger Raptor is rated at 405hp for the US ,Ariel, but is rated at 392hp in Australia.

Ranger Raptor. There is no hybrid battery to damage off-roading, and I'll take that V6TT all day long.

TRD Pro, for sure!

As someone who owned a Bronco and currently owns a Tacoma. I can tell you there's a huge difference in quality between Toyota and Ford. I would never own another Ford product again.

Both are far too expensive for what they are. However, I saw my first Tacoma but have yet to see the new Ranger. I feel like they announced that truck 2/3 years ago

please guys upgrade your cameras, use 4k high fps self stab mode, time to go over this shaky 10ish fps of yours, you can almost count the frames 😅

If the Ranger Raptor came with a sunroof option I would take that. For the Tacoma TRD Pro you do have two color options for seats, the black as shown or the All Red leather interior.

For anyone who is worried about the 4 cylinder turbo don’t be I have the nx 300 engines been amazing I live in Edmonton Alberta she cold starts and runs like a champ in -45 to +35 very it’s been very reliable 112k km no issues

Cant wait for the Next Generation Hilux in South Africa

If I'm really shopping for a daily truck in this segment I think I'd be drawn to the Nissan Frontier Pro 4X. Locking rear, decent tire size and a simple NA V6. I had a previous gen and it was a reliable and entertaining daily.

Where do they put the batteries in the hybrid! That's the question.

Come on guys why not show the red lariat behind the Ranger Raptor?

The new TRD Pro Tacoma is the best looking truck imo. I want the 4Runner version soooo bad

The Trd pro is wider than lower models....but it's wheel offset not control arm width...meaning...you get no extra suspension travel. Sure it's damped well...but it's a gimmic. Imagine buying a truck that expensive and needing your seat to do the work for you lol.

Both coming soon to a Buffalo area Wegmans parking lot.

Are Ranger Raptors breaking half shafts in the snow?

For $60k I’d rather save $15k and buy a used 2nd gen raptor with 35k miles. Have more power, bigger tires, better options, more towing, better suspension, and pocket $15k.

For $60k I'll go full-sized. This pricing is getting ridiculous. New vehicles are turning into mortgages for the common person woof.

Mpg? Gas will go up in price in a few years (when Russian oil starts to sell at market rates)

I’d take the Raptor. Rather the twin-T and that suspension than a hybrid setup. Let’s see them out and about and that will be the real test.

The Ranger Raptor starts at $80k in Canada. So Ford might sell a dozen here... That is insane!

$60K plus for a Tacoma. FThat. Paid $48,880 for my Tundra TRD Pro brand new in 2021.

The look of the Tacoma looks real nice but I watched other videos and the way the front seats are built take away from the room in the back so I guess the raptor which isn’t much better for room seems a little better that being said I’m going raptor