I Tested Both 4th Gen Tacomas Back-to-Back (Here's What Shocked Me)

Ultimate 2025 Toyota Tacoma Comparison! I rented a 2025 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road to answer a simple question: can Toyota's turbo setup really compete with the Trailhunter? Join me for a real-world truck review and hitting the hitting the highway in an 800 mile long road trip from East Tennessee to Kansas City!

🔧 What you’ll see:

Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter Review
Toyota Tacoma TRD Offroad Review
Comparison
First walk-around: build, ride, suspension, feel
Real-world power delivery: hybrid vs turbo
MPG, comfort, materials, on-and-off road driving
My verdict: which trim makes the most sense for you

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00:00 I have lost it
00:30 Engine
00:53 Website is live
01:40 Shocks
02:05 Shocking Differences
02:30 TRD Offroad Paint
02:49 Exhaust
03:00 Comparison
13:55 Shocking TRD Offroad Details
14:40 Hitting The Road