This statements says it all
It’s noisy on-road, moaning and groaning while towing a load, and is a lot less refined than the competitors, inside and out. Where the GM twins have a quiet, comfortable and “mature” cabin, the Tacoma’s is playful and modern and probably wouldn’t appeal to the older buyer.
I didn't like that blanket statement. Or at least I feel it's a blanket statement.
My truck, FWIT, doesn't moan and groan while cruising down the highway, towing or empty.
If i'm taking off to merge or making an aggressive pass, yes, it will groan. I don't really consider it moan.
The truck doesn't really feel like it's struggling, it's moving along (hey it's not a race car) quite well with a mean growl.
Does it also growl when towing on the ups or when accelarating quickly.... yes...
But it is pretty darn refined when simply cruising.
I also don't get the "mature" GM cabin. Aside from a screen being there, the looks and knobs really don't seem too different than my dad's old 90s Sierra. So maybe that's what "mature" means
I honestly prefer the layout of my Taco, and by that, I prefer it from the GM Twins AND the NEW Taco.