The 2022 Toyota Tacoma is great for work duties and wonders for off-roading. But the small interior and the driving manners are not as refined as its rivals in the midsize truck segment. While the 2022 Toyota Tacoma is the only car with a manual transmission segment, the anemic V6 engine does not give remarkable performance. An automatic transmission is optional but is not very refined. At least the car is backed by the company's great reliability, and the off-road-optimized models are quite capable. It flourishes on the trails and in the mud, with a flexible suspension and robust equipment that assists in preserving its reputation alongside other legends in the class, such as the Gladiator and the Jeep Wrangler. The 2022 Toyota Tacoma is not as customizable as the Jeep. It also does not drive like the GMC Canyon and the Chevrolet Colorado. But the 2022 Toyota Tacoma is robust and packed with many standard driver-assistance technologies.

 

Interior

 

The 2022 Toyota Tacoma has tried to stick to its roots. But it does not work in favor of the cabin of Tacoma. The materials and the functional layouts are of a different era. The top trim levels rely a lot on minimalistic materials and hard plastics. But the 2022 Toyota Tacoma gives a power-adjustable driver's seat. But the cramped quarters are a staple of the 2022 Toyota Tacoma. The crew cab's rear seat is where the passengers in the car will have to squeeze. This is because the legroom is not that great. The vehicle has more than enough volume in the bed. Still, it disappoints with low storage cubbies and restricted carry-on space inside. The storage capacity is limited inside the 2022 Toyota Tacoma, and the crew cab could only hold more than eight carry-ons in the back seat. Aside from the center-console bin, there are not many usable cubbies or storage bins.

 

Utility

 

Passengers get many well-built beds and trucks with several standard cargo handling and safety functions for their money. The value equation is very good in the TRD models. The build quality is good, and the trucks by the company are known for their mechanical durability. Although the warranty coverage is not that great, you get a couple of years of complimentary scheduled maintenance.

 

Technological Changes

 

The 2022 Toyota Tacoma is well stocked with technological features. The company introduced a new screen in the previous model that featured a bigger size, sharper map graphics, and faster responses than in the previous models. You also get Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone compatibility and Amazon Alexa. The built-in navigation is not a costly upgrade choice. It is probably worth getting if anybody is planning on going out of cell phone range a lot of times. The approach of the company to standard active safety tech is also good. The 2022 Toyota Tacoma has a driver drowsiness warning system, automatic high-beam control, lane departure warning, auto emergency braking with pedestrian detection, and adaptive cruise control. The features are standard on all grades.

 

Driving Experience

 

The 2022 Toyota Tacoma handles and steers smoothly and is quite easy to drive. The major exception is the brakes. They feel grabby and can result in nosedives during hard stops. We wish that the V6 engine was a little more willing. But there is a good amount of power for daily use. The engine transmission usually shifts and can get a lot out of the engine. Off-road is where the 2022 Toyota Tacoma truly shines and beats all its rivals except the Gladiator. The car has the traction, gearing, and clearance to tackle serious terrain. The throttle and brakes make the 2022 Toyota Tacoma controllable and precise in low-range crawling conditions.

 

Comfort Factor

 

The 2022 Toyota Tacoma was never a lousy truck to ride in. But the modifications introduced in the previous model made it more pleasant to drive. A completely adjustable driver's seat comes default in V6 trucks. This seat gives long-range comfort to drivers of nearly all sizes and shapes. The side-window glass cuts down on the wind noise compared to the previous years. But the Ridgeline and Colorado have a little edge here. The same holds true for the ride quality, as the car still feels ‘truckier’ than some of its smooth-riding rivals. As for the climate system, the car has effective cooling and heating and can be adjusted easily.

 

Conclusion

 

The Toyota Tacoma is one of the best-selling trucks in the midsize truck segment for a reason. It enjoys a long-standing reputation for its off-road capabilities and durability. But the vehicle is also efficient, smooth, and easy to drive on the road compared to its rivals in the segment.