I drove a 2003 Yukon XL for 11 years, bought a Tundra Crew Cab in February of this year and couldn't be happier. I'm 6'3 and the fact that I don't have to move my seat for someone to sit behind me now is one of the most welcoming experiences ever.
For resale no other truck even compares. I have a 2008 limited double cab 5.7l with 50K on it. I paid 37400. for it new in 12-07, I just took it to Carmax and they offered to write me a check for 25K. That is only a 12K loss for 7 years of owner ship. That is un believable. My friend owns a Chevy. With the same years of use they offered him a 50% loss over what he paid new.
Chris Auger , I think the reason they offered you that much is due to low mileage. If the mileage would be high the offer would be lower of course the resale value is always better when it’s a Toyota or Honda
Have to agree with Jason. Your video basically whines about the trucks size and waisted space, ITS A TRUCK! Thats like bitching about a fiat 500 or a smart car being too small. Signed, Tundra owner
I didn't know what reliability meant until I got my first toyota (1 gen Tundra), I got 300k on it. Now, I just got me the 2015 with the 4.6. I know it will give me many more trouble free miles. When you get above 200k miles, and your truck still perform as good as new, that's when you get to love Toyotas. There are some guys there with tundras over 1/2 million miles.
Salvador Rodas Toyotas are known for their reliability, I do know there are quite a lot of domestic pickups out there two with crazy high miles...my father has one, almost 300K. Thanks for watching. -Greg
I live just south of Erie, Pa and my 2012 4.6 double cab 4wd gets 20 mpg in mixed driving. It is amazing in the winter time. All of the passengers in my truck tell me it rides better than their vehicles. On a Florida trip, I got 23. On the return trip from florida, my 4.6 out towed my brother's ford crew cab 4wd 5.0L v8. I should mention we were both over the max towing numbers. When it came to the mountains/hills of WV this truck absolutely shined with power and braking ability. You can't go wrong with the Tundra 4.6 double cab 4wd. It has a huge bed, tons of cab space, great mpgs, plenty of power, tows great, rides great, and it stands out among the millions of chevys, fords and dodges driving around.
Thank you for the post, I needed to hear this. I am looking at a 2016 model in the 4.6 and was on the fence because I'm a power junkie and always want more power. It comes modified with a 6in lift so I'm pretty excited.
The difference between the 4.6 and the 5.7 is the 5.7 is notorious for getting 13mpg combined no matter what you do to it. Meanwhile I can drive my 4.6 anywhere and not see below 18mpg and that's after 10 minutes of warming up in my driveway. I've gotten 22 on the highway after I broke it in.
I don't believe you for a second. I have a 4.6L V8 Lexus GX 460 and I've never ever seen 22 mpg. Also, I have a Tundra 5.7L V8 double cab and never get 13 mpg. I typically get 15 city and 17-18 highway. I am happy to take that 5.7L with 70 more hp and 80 more lbs of torque. It's a no brainer.
Great review, somehow Toyota managed to make the double cab roomier that their competitors, GM twins, and F150 double cab space interior are a joke. I like all D3 offerings, but reliability are questionable. I owned both a F150, and a Silverado and both of them had quality issues. I test drove the 2015 Tundra and I was happy with all the improvements. Toyota offers a good Trucks without all the gimmicks, I don't need small v6 turbos, fiat diesels and repurposed Corvette engines on my truck, I'm glad that Toyota stills gives customers a choice of a good quality, Texas built truck.
I'm 7' tall and I just bought a 2016, I'm so tired of all these full size trucks with little or no room for a larger person. You're complaining about room and not being able to look in the bed! Boohoo! Finally, a truck built for me and not for the average person. The TRD model with the 5.7 is a great truck.
J. Holley I couldn't agree more. I'm close to 7" tall and I own a 2014 Tundra SR5 5.7L and boy, I couldn't be anymore happier with a vehicle of my size/height. The Tacoma is cool and all, but it's not my size and lastly that V8 engine can do you tons of tougher work/hauling use compare to a V6 engine. : )
Im the same way. Im 6'2 and i want to be comfortable front and rear seating not only that but if my friends and colleagues can sit back there comfortably than it makes me happy having that hospitality of comfort.
As someone who drives a 2015 4.6L Tundra SR5 TSS Edition I am happy with what I have. It gets the job done well, and surprisingly it has a decent amount of get up and go.
I agree with most things on this review. I own this very truck. Crew max, 4.6 liter, 4x4. Toyota's reputation for QDR (quality dependability reliability) was a main selling point. I agree that it's a better to go with the 5.7 liter if you use your Tundra to tow and haul on a regular basis. I like having tons of space for backseat passengers and especially for long road trips. But I do with the cab were just a little bit shorter and the bed just a little longer, 4 inches would do the trick. I would like to point out though that the 4.6 is nearly as capable as the 5.7 and is still a very valid choice. You engine is not the only thing governing what you can tow. Keep in mind you get the same suspension, axles, and brakes in the 4.6 liter. You also get a 4.0 rear diff ratio as apposed to the 4.3 which makes for a bigger difference in real world fuel economy. In test drives I found the 4.6 to be a bit quieter than the 5.7 as well, lowering the perceivable NVH (noise vibration harshness). In tow haul mode, the 4.6 easily pulled my 7000 lbs enclosed cargo trailer 3000 miles from NW Washington to Florida. Much of that drive was on snow and ice as well. I averaged 13mpg on that trip, which isn't great, but considering the snow storms and the weight of the trailer, I was happy with it. More to the point, I never once felt like I was at a lack of power, and I was always in complete control of the trailer, even at high speeds. Keep the reviews coming! I love learning about new trucks.
***** QDR (quality dependability reliability) That is my main reason to purchase another Toyota. And you can throw in re-sale value. Taking a trip to Alaska next summer pulling my 26' travel trailer, so QDR will sure come in handy. I hope...Camp about 50-60 nights a year, some 30-75 mile weekends and two or three 2 week trips 150 - 750 miles each way. With a WD hitch tows very easy on the freeways.
I've test-driven Silverados, F-150s & Rams, all V8s, looking for power, towing capability, and that "I'm the boss" feeling. Today I test-drove a Tundra for the first time. I'm getting the Tundra tomorrow. I have no doubts it would smoke any of those other pickup brands. More beefy, more muscle, way more responsive, the best bang for your money, way more reliable. It's simply a better pickup truck, Period.
Construction company owner and we love the tundra trucks. The crewmax cabs are AWESOME. Not only for riding a crew to lunch comfortably, but also loading various materials into. Have owned every other brand, and we are 100% sold on the tundra. Also, we love the large control knobs on the interior. They are simple, work well, and accommodate those of us that regularly have work gloves on. This is a fantastic work truck
I've never understood why people want a truck to be more "car-like". Would you buy a car that was "truck-like"? Probably not. So WTH would I want a truck that was "car-like"?
Infected Dro I see a lot more trucks driving around completely empty than I do cars full of lumber... You don't agree that trucks are being used as cars these days...that is, not specifically used to do truck things? -Greg
+Gallup Journey Test Drives Absolutely agree with you Greg. People buy trucks thinking they are going to haul stuff everyday but they do that once in a while. Th rest of the time they use trucks for general commute.
Cylinder deactivation in other vehicles give problems just like my Chevy I’m dealing with, since those problems arose I’ve been getting 13 mpg, so I’d rather not have problems with that and also you criticize roominess, I’m well over 6’ so I like the roominess, sounds like the perfect truck made by Texans
lol full size pick up trucks are for men, big men , Im 6 feet I dont see nothing wrong with the mocho style and space. Maybe you should review the tacoma
Man for real, seems like he don’t like this tundra worth shit. He talking about how bad the awesome space in the back is, the deep back bed, etc. he sucks
To answer your question of whether the large rear space is good use of space.... IT IS! It's what the public wants and that's why all companies are making trucks that way. BTW refrain from truck reviews... refrain from ALL reviews! Sorry mate, but a review can't be a video about your opinions which are clearly not in line with the rest of the world. This should also answer your question about the large grill... again, most people like it which is why they do it. Stop wasting time and just do the review, not opinions about looks.
I have a 2014 tundra 1794, it's a great truck no complaints, this guy complaints more than my girlfriend, lol its true don't hate toyota it's name said all, it's a reliable truck what I can trust.thats all.
Seriously...this guy had too many complaints... I am sorry but, wow. You can never go wrong with a big back seat. I have never heard someone say that as a gripe. And Chevy lies about their MPG...look it up it gets about the same as the Tundra if not worse...and they have AFM..lmao
Phu Doan Tundra may be over priced..but it is RELIABLE and holds its VALUE...why? Because they are amazing trucks, hands down. Dodge reliable? Now that is a joke! The only good thing dodge has is the cummins. Their trucks fall apart, and don't even get me started on their transmissions! My friends 2007 Tundra has 274k miles and not one recall, still original transmission and motor! Look how long toyota trucks have been around, and how long they last. Yeahhhhhh. Glad you can read a dealer tag and go by their MPG, look at chevy for example claiming to get 18+ in their trucks when in reality dont even come close to that! And get this right, Tundra has the most America parts in it, look where your dodge is built...lol
I just bought the 2016 Tundra SR. I test drove the 5.7 and the 4.6. I got the 4.6 purely for the price. I did not need the extra power and only tow a 800 pound jetski and a 500 pound sailboat. The one thing I really liked about the Tundra which was a complaint in the video was it felt like a truck. I wanted a full size truck not a car. It is not that I think a car like truck is bad, just not what I was looking for. My truck has what I think is a called the supercab. You get the 6 1/2 foot bed plus still get a normal rear door and plenty of legroom. This truck is a upgrade from a Taco. Love it so far Nice job on the video!!!
THIS is feedback I was looking for on the precise model you apparently have... 2016 dual cab SR w/a 4.6 v8... THANK YOU! 98% of anything on a '16 Tundra ended up being opinions on the 5.7 v8, crew cabs, 4x4s, Limiteds, etc. I wanted an opinion on the base SR with the 4.6... I am grateful! Is your MPG better, worse or same as advertised?
I am getting 16 mpg right now, but I was driving it all winter. Since the warmer weather has arrived it has been slowly increasing. Compared to the other trucks, it is low. I only put about 11,000 miles per year on my vehicles, so mileage was not a big concern for me.
Why would anyone with a brain get a 4.7? The 5.7 is a monster and the power is there if you need it. I purchased a 2015 5.7 limited crewmax 4x2 and would never look back. Trust me guys, get the 5.7
Philip Cruz I've owned the 5.7 and now the 4.6 and do not miss the 5.7. And I pull a 5000 lb. camper. The 4.6 is much smoother and has enough power for my needs. This guy doing the review wouldn't be happy until he put his tiny 5' 7" ass in a Subaru Brat.....with training wheels. What a whiner.
Well said. I only need the truck for occasional trips to Home Depot and to haul around a few Waverunners so the 4.6 is more than adequate. If I'm going to tow something really heavy I'll buy a diesel.
All I hear are complaints about it being big and manly. Dude, buy a Tacoma. Its small like you and suits you fine. I'm a 6'4 305lb man that loves trucks. Getting in the bed is not an issue for my young brother at 12. Get over being a feeble man. Do reviews on cars and leave the trucks alone. Smart cars, mini trucks, Honda accords, chevy volts, Nissan leafs are more your style...
The extra space in the crew cab is perfect for taller drivers and passengers. Your only 5' 8", someone who is 6'4" would use all of that space. If you don't like the crew cab don't buy it, you should get the extended cab instead, its exactly what you want.
This guy is annoying. No offense but who complains about the things he said? To big on the inside? The bed is to deep? And that small block puts out more hp then gm's 5.3 this guy annoyed me. All i have to say
texasstealth1911 I simply said the 4.6's EPA MPG is quite low, but a good bit. Not much to argue with there. In terms of space...yeah people like their trucks big, but they've gotten pretty bloated. The bed on this can't even fit my mountain bike. Its so tall and deep that its really a pain to use it in everyday situations....I guess I prefer the versatility and ease of use of the full size trucks a decade ago. IMO I'd much rather have a truck for truck stuff, not people stuff. thanks for watching and chiming in. -Greg
Nice review. The crewmax tundra can really be useful for families that need lots of space for two kids, a dog or two, the wife and allowing the husband to not buy a minivan and still have room for everyone inside the cab. It's still a truck but quite useful for family trips especially with all the extra room (If you're 6 foot or more, you would be very glad for the extra room!!)
I'm 6'2" and just traded in my 2009 f350 for a 2010 Tundra. Love the space and after having a ford f250 with a 7.3 diesel with 425,000 miles on it - I can honestly say the the newer Ford diesels are nothing but overpriced Tonka Toys. You don't get the equivalent mileage from the diesel, the initial cost is ridiculous, and the maintenance is assinine. My F350 had 150,000 miles on it and I was looking at replacing the injection pump (3500.00) and a turbo (4500.00). I bought the Tundra based on its lasting ability and have not been disappointed so far.
Sweet looking truck. I remember when the Toyota Tundra first premiered. At the time, I wasn't impressed with how it looked. I didn't really take it seriously as a full-sized truck. It was too big to be a compact truck, but it was too small to be a full-sized truck. As time went on, and the Tundra had undergone many styling changes, up to today, I found the first generation Tundra more and more attractive. :)
got to love the perspective from shorter people. Trust me when a 6' 5" (me) gets in a tundra with my driving position that space is not "wasted." so please don't tell Toyota to get rid of that space cause us vertically challenged people for vehicles would like to have something.
+R Garcia I know, but I have a friend who is 6'7" and the space behind him when he's driving it still a lot...this is not most of the driving population! I'm also not advocating that we build everything for 5 footers either. Its funny how all the tall guys come on here and mention how great the space is, yet I've had zero comments from short drivers complaining its too big...seems one expects a vehicle should more than comfortably meet their stature..while the other does not. thanks for watching and chiming in! -Greg
@@gcavy1 Because no one will complain about "too much space". However, people will complain more about less space in say a tiny two door sedan like a Smart car, etc.
I have a buddy who is 6'6" and it seems like he has a tough time getting in and out of things. The poor guy kept hitting his head on the ceiling fan and roof support when we lived together in a pittsburgh house.
Here's some warm hearted advice. Don't do truck reviews. You don't get it. It's not the world around you that is wrong. You are. People want big spaces. This truck is the crewmax, not crew cab, so it has extra space and a shorter bed. The 4.6 engine gets way better mpg. Ask any owner
Viren Sanchit Well considering I live the in the southwest where we have wide open spaces and trucks outnumber cars probably almost 2 to 1 and considering I drive a truck, I think I can have some opinion on this...but yes, it is my opinion. And you're right, it is the crew max, and most people are buying them as the crew max because they're using them more as people transportation that cargo. Fair enough. In regards to the MPG, considering how many vehicles I test and how I drive them, I can only comment on the EPA rated numbers. I'd be opening a whole lot of subjectivity if I starting talking about fuel economy in other regards. Thanks for watching. Greg
Gallup Journey Test Drives so maybe you shouldn't have complained about a short bed and excessive rear space without making the discovery of a lifetime: it's not a crew cab!
Keep it mind too that he test drove a 2014 Toyota Tundra Crew Cab Max that comes with 5.5 ft bed. I own a 2014 Toyota Tundra Double Cab with a 6.5 ft bed. Again it is a Crew Cab Max model that's why the cab is much bigger
joti rom Same here. Bought the 14' double cab (Limited 5.7L) Big difference between the Chevy double cab & the Tundra's. The Chevy's back seat was very upright and about 4" shorter leg room. At 5'9" tall I had to sit with my legs apart as to not hit the back of the front seats. The angle being so upright, I could not see being comfortable at all on longer trips. Bought this truck as a tow vehicle for my 26' travel trailer. Resale value is where it's at baby. Got $14k trade-in on my 9 year old 4Runner. Couldn't be happier...I needed the most reliable tow vehicle possible for a trip to Alaska.
Darren Thomas agreed. Sounds like he rather have a double cab instead of the crewmax. For me the crewmax was the ONLY option bc of the backseat space. With kids in the back, the space is SOO MUCH appreciated. Wrong review for the wrong configuration.
Jerry Yang like said in the video. Youre wasting good bed space for an unnecessarily large interior section. Double Cab is a better package when you look at the facts.
Good video. I have been driving a Toyota Camry 2004, over 200K miles, still accelerates great when it is needed. I have been fixated on two trucks, Toyota Tundra 2018 4.6L and Ford F-150 2.7 TT which I test drove and absolutely loved the power. I am going to test drive Tundra tomorrow. I would mostly be using it for driving to work. Although, the gas mileage would definitely hit me hard, but I am planning to get the Tundra within 6 months. One of the reasons, I wanna get a truck that the area I live in TX, people drive their big ass truck ride behind my ass, especially teenage girls and other brats, once you are driving a Tundra, people also stay away from you and do not mess with you, at least this is what I have felt. Somehow, Toyota retains their resale value. Can you please elaborate when usually the next year's models start getting delivered to the market? June or July of every year?
I have the 5.7 Sequoia and love the power. Really don't care about gas mileage. As u said, Toyotas are bulletproof. My neighbor bought a 2017 GMC Sierra loaded. At 17000 miles the water pump went out. Aesthetics are awesome! Pretty too look at, but build quality, engineering, suck. I'll never buy American autos. Good review.
Over 100k on our 2010 Tundra with the 4.6. Should something happen to it, you can bet the new 2014 would pick up its place. Toyota makes a well rounded truck that still brings all of those great Japanese qualities to the table.
GM's V8s have cylinder deactivation technology to safe fuel. They even made flex-fuel (gasoline or ethenal) and hybrid engines for their full size trucks. Interesting review on the Tundra. I'm about the same size as you are so that gave me an idea of this trucks interior space.
Our truck market is being takin over by excessive flash, excessive options, excessive technology, at (our) expense! I bought an sr5 trd double cab tundra the options are perfect for my lifestyle I don't need to impress anyone with fancy crap I'll never use, it's silly! I found toyota to be very simple and practical, yes I test drove a 150 fx4 Eco boost, 1500 lt 5.3l, and the 1500 Eco diesel
Oliver Christian Canapi Attempting to be masculine...I think they're like lifted Hummers...over compensating! ;) Seriously though, I just think they're trying too hard. Thanks for watching. -Greg
Say what one wants, the tundra has more room for kids, adults , in back seat and is more comfortable all the way around. Best truck and most reliable truck on the road. Proven reliablity . I have had mine for 1 1/2 years and love it. The truck is quick also.
you're right about the use of space. I wish there was a 6'5 foot bed with the crew cab or have the same sliding rear window in the double cab like the crew. I really like the rear sliding window on the crew cab.
I have the 2010 tundra and I love it, it has the 4.6 engine. I love the nose of my truck ❤️ I bought mine so my basset hounds would have ample room in the back, the big back door helps with their loading
This was a terrible review. The giant knobs are for workers who wear work gloves. Makes it so much easier. It’s not a macho man thing. This was just listening to someone complaining.
Oh god.. can someone shut him up.. Even when he say something good about Tundra. He can Up and said that it not the best.. Good but unnecessary...you can find better out there .. Its was he said for everything
That "wasted space" in the rear seating area was properly utilized in the previous gen crewmax with a sliding/reclining rear seat. I don't know why they got rid of that feature...cost probably.
Clearly he is not a rancher or farmer. Working families use them. Amigo Toyota worst place to buy or get your vehicle serviced. Go to Webb Toyota in Farmington NM far superior dealership.
Toyota Tundra was designed in America it was assembled in America its parts. Came from America the trucks basically american with a Toyota label on it 1.RAM ram wouldnt exist if it weren't for Chrysler and Fiat which are Italian basically RAMS Italian with an american label 2. CHEVY chevy trucks are mainly assembled in Mexico and Canada and r shipped over to the US 3.FORD ford is basically the only full complete American truck with tundra coming in second
Car reviewer: Why are these back doors so big? Why do we need all this space? Why not trade the extra space for a bigger bed? It's a Crewmax. If you don't want it then buy the double cab. It has the smaller door and the extra bed space. What are you complaining about?
The size complain doesn't apply to all Tundras, because there are multiple cab configurations. Also, as you've seen in the comments, most people prefer the extra space. It's a work truck with the crew cab, and I have driven far distances with a crew of people to a job site, and everybody brings their own luggage and we also need tools and other equipment that we throw on the bed of the truck for the job we're going to do, so that extra space is no extra anymore, is the space for the CREW, that's why they call it crew cab.
Very nice and informative review. I like your straight forward and candid style. I watch these for opinions and draw my own conclusions. If all I wanted was specs I'd read them on the dealer sites. I also couldn't agree more with your comments on the front end of these trucks and the push year after year to have larger grille and bolder front end than the competition. Maybe I'm the exception, but is this what all the consumers want? It was neat with that '94 Ram redesign back in the day, but had no need to keep getting bigger each year after. I also totally agree with the comment on full-size trucks getting larger and larger. Are these trucks selling so well because they're what people want/need or because they're what manufacturer's are forcing on us year after year? I'm interested to see what impact the Colorado and Canyon have on sales in the next year or two and hope it inspires competition from Dodge once again and finally a redesign from Toyota with a truck that is actually a useful size. My other main complaint... "off-road" versions of trucks (ie Chevy's Z71) being not much more than AT tires, a sticker on the bed, a skid plate or two, and another $3-4k. How about you make it an inch or so taller and maybe a wider stance? Oh wait, that would be the Raptor and somehow costs another $25k. Thanks for the video. Keep up the good work!
DJ Hoffman Great thoughts and well said, I appreciate it. I agree, the 94' Ram broke out because of its style and Dodge needed that as the Ram was suffering in sales compared to Ford/GM. But now, everyone is continually trying to cash in on it! In terms of off road versions, I'm pretty impressed with the Tacoma TRD Pro. (A middle ground) But yeah, the off road versions a cash cows so they certainly try to capitalize on that. Thanks for chiming in! -Greg
Greg, Love the review. Made me laugh and gave me some thoughts on the Tundra. I ended up with a Tundra with the bigger motor. I love the truck because the feel and drive made me feel a bit more secure in a world of bad motorist. People seem to respect this truck. The ride is second to none and anyone who rides enjoys how the seats feel to their bottoms. I live in Ohio and the truck does well in the snow and bad weather. Far as power is concerned, well I spank mustangs camaro's all the time. Love the power. I will continue to buy Toyota because they simply make a better truck.
seen your tundra truck vid, your hight might give you a bitch, my freind hight is 6'4" so, he keeps hitting his head on the door way frame and have to bend and tork his body to get in trucks and vehcles. your head is not rubing the roof on sports cars and trucks and hybird vehciles. his legs be rubbing in crew cab. I hate the center console, I liked it when able to have five of my girl frineds in the front set area like the old days before desgin putting console in, as for desgin, they should have lengthed the frame to have large crew cab and large bed. love Dodge side wells storage, and floor storage in some trucks, love onstar in general motors vehicles. but it is pricie. Loved the Chrysler town country, it will do every bit of the 100 miles hour and honda family van on open road low traffic. I hate no night vision camrea systems for the front and sides and rear vehcile as safety feature. no auto dim window shield and side windows when driving into the sun. they have the teck to have water as fuel source so gas miliage would not matter. steriling engine. and electrycies. Stirling Cycle Engine: "The Stirling Engine: A Wave of the Future" 1992 NASA have a good life, remember your hight is positive when they are desgining them to your hight not individual that is 6'4" or taller. then having to act like race car driver to get in and out the transportation which is a real pain in the you know what.
I think you need to stick with a ford or chevy and let those of us with class enjoy our Toyotas. I will wave at you if you beside the road with the hood up. Won't need to stop as I am sure you have already used your cell phone.
The Tundra is a great Truck. The backseat I believe is bigger than all the competition and the same I believe as the F150 only. But reliability you cant beat Toyota. Hands down.
After watching this video it only made me want a tundra that much more, bought a 2014 double cab sr5 trd and paid the dealer the extra 5k for the super charger I've owned the truck for three weeks now and looking around the truck I'm impressed not even broke in averaging 21 hwy mpg can't complain! Love that 4.30 rear end the towing capability, I paid 37k with supercharger just alittle under 500hp at 21 mpg, that's a deal to me and it's a toyota! Look outside the other three box, glad I did, just about bought the chevy 1500 for 38k it was real close, but you can't beat toyotas resale!
Solid review. Just bought used 2014 Tundra Crewmax (full 4 doors like your video), bench front seat (last year making crewmax with bench front). My 2 cents. I bought 4.6L because it was more affordable, not for 2mpg better fuel economy although that is a plus. Saved me on the used market substantially, like $3k-$5 in my area. Majority want 5.7. But for me with wife and 4 kids, it's a cheaper alternative that seats 6 than a $50k+ suburban. I paid half with 3k miles on it. Kids love it, think its fun. I don't pull trailers, or haul heavy work equipment. But our minivan just going to the beach is almost maxed out on cargo space and weight capacity. So with a Full Size Pickup (any manufacturer), I feel its a great safe larger family alternative. I'm Toyota loyalist but the Full Size Pick up market has great vehicles. My friends who own Fords and Chevy's have awesome trucks too. I shopped them all. But Crewmax Cab is HUGE! Sports and Beach Gear in the bed family in cab, win-win. Thanks for the review.
"Ssssooo I'd prefer trucks move away from MACHO and move toward gay and colorful smaller more effeminate… like the VW and the Honda." Okay this is a misquote… but REALLY dude?
Why the Fuck they make a short box for a crew cab? And they want to compete with others???? Well good luck!!! And by the way fuel economy are sucks!!!!!! bad bad bad!!! The new diesel Doge with 3 liter much better!!!!
I understand youre a little guy short ( only 5'8" )so i think maybe its too much truck for a little person like yourself , if i were you id probably feel intimidated too...you should maybe look into a small mini truck that could possibly make you feel bigger....i never heard of someone complaining about too much space when they pay $45, 000 for anything id suspect you probably got what you wanted ...all the things youre whining about are the same reason i bought this truck... and btw i came from a 2015 Ford F350 power stroke to a 2019 Toyota Tundra and this truck does what it does and does it well!
I’m so glad you’re content with the size of your storage console...I guess it can hold plenty of your extra absorbent products it sounds like you need...if your truck is too macho for you the same dealer has a Prius that’s just your size...but I’m sure you’ll find something else to whine about about.
Crazy Manny I'm just trying to look at it from a bigger perspective, but you're right, Toyota owes generally love their trucks! My buddy loves his...and he's shorter than me! -Greg
It changed from the previous body style in 2007. In 2014, they come out with a new body style with updates to the 2007 body style. Also, I think 2009 was the last year for the 4.7.
I have a 2013 Tundra CrewMax 4.6 SR5 TSS Edition. I've been really pleased with the power and fuel economy. EPA numbers don't tell the whole story. I average nearly 17 mpg in mixed driving and have gotten 20 mpg on long highway trips (8 hour drive). Yes I think they can DEFINITELY improve fuel economy (and the NEED to work on that!). I think the interior is nicer in the new generation than mine as far as aesthetics go, but functionally, I think my 2013 is better. Mine has sliding and reclining rear seats with A TON of storage under and behind the seats. For a conference trip I put 6 laptops in bags and 4 projectors (also in bags) BEHIND the seat. Can't do that on the new ones. Also, we have a 4 year old in a child car seat. We can slide rear seat forward so we can more easily access her if she needs a snack, toy, etc. I'm going to hold on to this truck for as long as possible and if Toyota doesn't step up their game, I'll be looking at the big 3 next go around. Also, I've had my truck for 2 years and nearly 24K miles and have had zero trips to the service department for anything more than oil changes and tire rotations (both free).
shaggyusm26 On my 14' Tundra 5.7L I get about 15 mpg city. Very close to 20 mpg if kept under 65 mph. Towing a 26' travel trailer I'm getting 11 to 12.5 mpg, same again, keeping it about 62-63 mph.
Wow... Great job doing a review, but... I thought out were a little to critical of the styling. The previous years looked wimpier than the new 2014. I think the re-styling was a good move, to get that certain machismo and compete with the likes of Ford. I've own 2 Fords, and like them, but I think the Tundra is a BETTER truck. The size of the Crewmax cab was the fundamental decision on why I leaned towards Toyota. I bought the 4.6L, just to try something different. I've always owned 4x4's, lifted Jeeps, etc... As a daily driver, I just wanted something different. It pulls my camper just fine. Thanks for the review though...
I know someone that went from an Avalanche to a '13 Tundra 5.7l for the tow capacity and size inside. He said, though, he was glad he didn't wait for the '14, as, in the '13, the back seats recline a bit, now, in the '14, the seats come up for more storage, (as seen in this review). I am wondering if this was a good move or bad one? Which do people really prefer...I mean, did they do this just because the Ford & Chevy do this, or do people really prefer this?
+benji888578 i just traded my 2012 for a 2016, and I have to admit that the older rear seats were better... It was cool how you can store stuff behind and under the rear seats on the older Tundra... I guess I'm just going to have to get used to it...
