In the land of midsize trucks, the Toyota Tacoma is a name that’s revered for its competent capability and rock-solid reliability. For decades it has defined the segment, and it doesn’t seem to matter that the Tacoma has gone mostly unchanged for the better part of them. But the automaker’s evolutionary approach to this truck means all the important stuff has stayed the same over the years. For better or worse, there’s not much to this machine, and that goes doubly for the 2021 Toyota Tacoma Trail – a basic trim that skips most of the frills but keeps all the functionality this truck is famous for. AutoTrader.ca Road Test Editor Dan Ilika tests the Tacoma's off-road chops, to see its strengths and weaknesses, and how it stacks up against its competitors.

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00:00 Intro
01:07 Enough truck, or too much?
02:30 Off-road capability and On-road manners
04:46 Powertrain specs and Driving feel
06:08 Fuel economy
06:35 Vs Ford Ranger
07:26 Tacoma Trail exterior design
08:15 Cargo and Towing
09:29 Cabin room and comfort
10:40 Amenities and User-friendliness
11:54 Infotainment and Safety technology
13:12 Pros and Cons
13:25 Conclusion