I don’t understand the hype

[TacoScott]

Well I got excited for a while there! But after much searching and more disappointment - apparently mine does not have these modes…just a tow/haul and ECT power (not like I’m going to use whatever the fuck that all is)

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[TacoScott]

Hype? All the reviews rate this truck as average.

Makes sense I guess

 

[TacoScott]

Storage isn't the best, but then again it's a mid sized truck. I came from a 2.7 F150 and I find the Tacoma engine to be pretty peppy. Make sure you're not in ECO mode. Mine came like that from the factory and I was disappointed until I moved it to normal. Even less so in Sport. My wife's Subaru Ascent is faster, rides better, etc.. But it can't take the back trails that I did last week and it's not a truck. It's just a different beast. It may not be for you. The only complaint that I would agree with is the 18Gallon fuel tank. Mine says 280 as well, but every time I get close to empty I only pump in 13 Gallons. I know it can go farther. I do have a TRD Offroad Premium so maybe some of the gripes are mitigated with the higher trim.

Well I got excited for a while there! But after much searching and more disappointment - apparently mine does not have these modes…just a tow/haul and ECT power (not like I’m going to use whatever the fuck that all is)

 

[CanyonFisherSummitSeeker]

14 cup holders?

No (usable) interior storage - cubbies around gear shifter - shelf in front of passenger seat - door storage - all require tiny hands to slide in and grab anything with just fingertips - then the “secret” storage which is a aptly named because it’s a mystery to me as to what it’s for

Serious lag in acceleration - feels like it’s stuck in quicksand

full gas tank = only 289 miles

18 mpg not ideal

No unlock button on tailgate

Center console is very shallow for some reason as seems to be plenty of room to go deeper

Door lock lag - I can hit the button (indent) on door handle and sometimes locks right away, other times I’m several steps away and grabbing for the key fob before the button registers - sometimes it doesn’t lock at all

CarPlay/infotainment glitches - changes music source or turns off

Wireless charging barely keeps phone at starting battery level due to CarPlay and gps use

Manual seats on a 45k vehicle?

I know some of it is cosmetic but for the price I’m seriously disappointed in this truck. The answer I get for these things is along the lines of “new engine” or “new design” but regardless I don’t get why people love these trucks so much. Maybe it will grow on me but at just over 2,000 miles I’m ready to take the hit and get something else.
Anyone have anything to help talk me off the ledge?

So I don’t have the SR5, I needed a new vehicle a few months back and saw a TRD OR with upgrade package (not premium) for $2.5k off MSRP and I went for it.
I can appreciate some of your gripes. Especially for the price. And to those of you who say that’s just what trucks cost, I both agree with you, and still think for what we are paying the fit and finish etc should be spot on. Anyway…
There isn’t a lot of storage. I agree it really lags if you drive it gentle. If you don’t drive it gentle the mpg really suffer.
My tailgate unlocks with key fob but I wish it had a key lock. I also have infotainment glitches. And the wireless charger isn’t much use. Fortunately there are two (plus the one going to screen) fast charging usb c ports.
I was driving a really old vehicle and hadn’t had a truck let alone 4wd in quite a few years and I wanted both as some of my outdoor activities had taken a hit as a result.
Sometimes I wish I’d bought the 4Runner. I have the long bed and double cab and the turning radius is awful haha
Fit and finish isn’t perfect.
All I’m trying to say is that I understand some of your frustrations. Overall I like it though and wouldn’t trade it in anytime soon. But again I’d been driving an old vehicle for a long time so damn near anything would have been an upgrade for me

 

[MT-Taco]

First time Tacoma owner - I have the 4th gen sr5 double cab with 6 foot bed and I’m trying to love it but I hate it. So many things don’t make sense to me…

14 cup holders?

No (usable) interior storage - cubbies around gear shifter - shelf in front of passenger seat - door storage - all require tiny hands to slide in and grab anything with just fingertips - then the “secret” storage which is a aptly named because it’s a mystery to me as to what it’s for

Serious lag in acceleration - feels like it’s stuck in quicksand

full gas tank = only 289 miles

18 mpg not ideal

No unlock button on tailgate

Center console is very shallow for some reason as seems to be plenty of room to go deeper

Door lock lag - I can hit the button (indent) on door handle and sometimes locks right away, other times I’m several steps away and grabbing for the key fob before the button registers - sometimes it doesn’t lock at all

CarPlay/infotainment glitches - changes music source or turns off

Wireless charging barely keeps phone at starting battery level due to CarPlay and gps use

Manual seats on a 45k vehicle?

I know some of it is cosmetic but for the price I’m seriously disappointed in this truck. The answer I get for these things is along the lines of “new engine” or “new design” but regardless I don’t get why people love these trucks so much. Maybe it will grow on me but at just over 2,000 miles I’m ready to take the hit and get something else.
Anyone have anything to help talk me off the ledge?

Would you rather have 2 cup holders?

I use the cubbies all the time, shelf in front of passenger, wifey fills it up every trip, secret storage? Don’t like it so I don’t use it. Glove box is big!

Lag? Try sport mode or tow haul?

Full tank nets me 350-380.
Only time I’ve had a tank under 20mpg I was towing. Staying out of the boost helps considerably.

CarPlay? Don’t update to IOS 18! Infotainment been problem free for me maybe the dealership can help?

Qi wireless yep they charge far slower than a wired connection. 3 of them are provided.

47K for my TRD OR, both front seats are 8 way electric. (Upgrade Package and sway bar disconnect)

Door Lock lag, yep can be annoying! I’m Gonna ask the stealorship about it?

The Ledge? Make sure you know what’s on the other side!

I’m a first time Tacoma owner as well. Its so far exceeded my expectations.

 

[nyydynasty]

this has to be a troll. I dont believe any of this for a second.

 

[ChrisC]

Well I got excited for a while there! But after much searching and more disappointment - apparently mine does not have these modes…just a tow/haul and ECT power (not like I’m going to use whatever the fuck that all is)

You clearly bought a low trim and model. That’s a lot of your problems right there.

 

[NewtoToyota]

So wait, are you saying you have the manual seats and the wireless charging? I thought the wireless charging was tied to the upgrade with power seats. Guess I’m just confused on the option package you have.

 

[TacoScott]

So wait, are you saying you have the manual seats and the wireless charging? I thought the wireless charging was tied to the upgrade with power seats. Guess I’m just confused on the option package you have.

Yeah that’s what I have - not listed on the sticker but maybe part of the sr5 upgrade package? Regardless it’s pretty useless

 

[TacoScott]

this has to be a troll. I dont believe any of this for a second.

Don’t believe what exactly? I’m not looking to start anything, just wondering if anyone else is as underwhelmed or disappointed as I am with these things or if there’s a way to compensate or fix any of them…never had a Tacoma before

 

[TacoScott]

Would you rather have 2 cup holders?

I use the cubbies all the time, shelf in front of passenger, wifey fills it up every trip, secret storage? Don’t like it so I don’t use it. Glove box is big!

Lag? Try sport mode or tow haul?

Full tank nets me 350-380.
Only time I’ve had a tank under 20mpg I was towing. Staying out of the boost helps considerably.

CarPlay? Don’t update to IOS 18! Infotainment been problem free for me maybe the dealership can help?

Qi wireless yep they charge far slower than a wired connection. 3 of them are provided.

47K for my TRD OR, both front seats are 8 way electric. (Upgrade Package and sway bar disconnect)

Door Lock lag, yep can be annoying! I’m Gonna ask the stealorship about it?

The Ledge? Make sure you know what’s on the other side!

I’m a first time Tacoma owner as well. Its so far exceeded my expectations.

I appreciate this! Thank you! But how are you getting that kinda mpg???

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