I personally love this truck over any other. People complain about the tech not being as fresh as that of an f150 or a Silverado but a lot of it isn't actually necessary, it just makes everything more expensive and complicated. Same with the Fuel Economy.. No it's not in the 20's but in my opinion, a few miles difference is not that big of a deal. I praise Toyota for their focus on the parts that really matter: the time they put into improving their powertrains, rather than releasing a new one every 2 or 3 years. People buy this truck because they are so dependable and simple, without trying to fit in with the rest of the class.
I'm living in the past! Only bells and whistles I like is power windows Air conditioning and a decent sound system. The rest can be tossed out the window! Bring back the basics of pickup trucks. I will be looking at one of these in the future, generous motors can't touch these!
It’s handsome, reliable, fast and doesn’t have too many electronics to break down and cost a fortune to fix. Love it! Just like a reliable workhorse should be. Plus that V8 sound cannot be replicated on any V6 engine.
One thing I've learnt about Toyota while working on them is that while they are slow in implementing technologies into their vehicles they make sure its done right.
You have one of those best objective and balanced reviews on RU-vid. Yet keeping calm and not loud and shouting at the viewers like some do. Great video. Great job well done !!!!
I️ like the fact that everything is considered “old and out dated” means less to break and in my opinion more reliable. And it’s the only fully constructed and assembled full size truck in America. I’d buy one with a quickness.
My theory on the fuel economy...you can buy a Ford GM or Dodge and save a ton of money on gas BUT pay thru the nose for repairs and frustration with the dealer you bot your truck at OR u can buy a Toyota and pay more in gas and SAVE a ton in cash on repairs...I know this from personal experience!!!
I bought the 2014 Crew Max TRD 4WD and the 5.7. It has been a great vehicle. I added the color coordinated Gem Top bed cover, an after market 14 inch woofer/900 watt amp. add on speaker, running boards and the factory dual exhaust system. Gas mileage has averaged 14 in town and a consistent 19.5 at 75 on the freeway. Absolutely no problems at all since new. Thanks for a great review.
Im glad toyota isnt going with all the new BS like bush button start and other things such as an lcd instrument cluster! People who buy this truck will be happy they did. All the extra electrical crap is just more things that will fail in the future. Keep it simple and traditional! I dont own a tundra but if i were to purchase a new truck, the tundra would be #1 on my list.
I bought a new '18 SR5 4x4 three months ago, after driving Toyota trucks on and off road for 25 years. "Strange decision" by Toyota? I getting tired of hearing reviews that slam what I consider to be the best value on the market, by a mile. Words like "old", "tired", "outdated", blah, blah, blah. This truck has been refined and is still the best at what counts-performance, durability, resale. Search "million mile Tundra". "PITA to get in the truck"? I'm 5'8" and have a 2.5" coilover lift up front, and I don't have any problem getting in the truck. If you focus on minor crap like push button ignition and screen size, then go pay thousands more for an inferior machine that you'll lose far more cash on when you sell. Would I prefer keyless entry/start? Sure, but that's not really that important to me. Toyota trucks have never let me down through decades of abuse and back country adventures, and I've always gotten great money when I sell them after 11-12 years of ownership. That strong resale with the V8 symphony and torque more than makes up for the gas mileage. I highly recommend the TRD exhaust...makes me smile every time I hear it. Why does Ford sell more trucks? Financing anyone with a pulse doesn't hurt.
I just bought 2018 5.7L 4x4 SR5 off road package. I love every minutes of it even though it eats lots of gas. But what do you expect for V8. Reliability is the big factor for me.
Jackem High must have missed that, I've seen multiple reviews of several vehicles not just trucks reviews, where the reviewer not so much complains really.. but is noting and kinda "scolding" that the car having a key still is "outdated" or something to that effect.
NoName With the push button you don't have to pull the key out of your pocket (or purse) or take it off your belt hook. I leave my key fob on a caribiner clip hooked to my pants every time I go out and I sometimes don't even think about it until I return home and take it off.
I have a 2003 Tundra SR5 with the 4.7L V8 that we bought new. 175,000 miles, very few problems, all minor and inexpensive. I want to drive it till it really dies and then get a new tundra, but that may not happen for another 200,000, so that could be good or bad dependent on how you look at it
I have a 2005 Sequoia Limited 4WD, The first car I bought brand new, from all road trips from Houston to Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles, Ontario, Mexico City, my hometown of Huetamo, Michoacán in Southern Mexico 😂 Drove through flood waters during Hurricane Harvey and the rough land in Mexico without hesitation At 350,000, My leather is chewed up and dry, my paint is fucked, my 4WD system is messed up cause I neglected it, ABS & Traction Lights are on, and that’s about it , original engine and transmission, the rear air suspension and compressor still work, every time I turn the key I have no doubt that it’s gonna turn on Im thinking about “downsizing” to the Tundra, or maybe risking it all and going for a Land Cruiser, but for now I’m still happy with my Sequoia 😂
I love my 2017 Tundra. Has everything i wanted and none of the nanny crap that we've all been without for years and did just fine without.Cell phones are the reason for all the nannies we have today.No one drives they play with their phone instead.
Honestly even though I come from a Ford family, these days if I NEEDED a truck I would buy this before anything else in it's class. Simply for it's reliability and build quality and relative simplicity that none of it's American rivals can match. And also, this is MUCH MUCH MUCH less expensive than an equivalent F-150 which is ludicrously expensive for a Ford. And also I don't want a POS Chevy or Dodge.
I have a 2012 and I love it 137,000 miles on it and never had any issues what so ever! I only bought GM trucks before but they didn't have the quality of Toyota
I own two Tundras, a 2007 superchargered 5.7 SC that does 0-60 in 4.3 seconds and a 2016 XSP-X DC and everything you griped about were legitimate complaints. In addition, everything you complimented on were spot on. As usual, another excellent review, but seeing all of that condensation come out of the tailpipe as you revved it cold made me cringe.
Ur not old until 35, im turning 36 soon, trust me, that's when u feel age ! Each year after 28 I thought, 'I'm old' but after 35 when u start feeling like ur dad and bending down different, ur old !
LOL I turn 60 in a few months. Keep bragging that you are old at 36. I started feeling old in my mid 50s but seriously you are not OLD until you get up into 70 ish years.
Here’s an interesting feature of the Tundra that not many people know: although it may not have push button start, it does have a feature that you don’t have to turn and hold the key to start the engine. You can just click it into the start position and let go of it right away.
I bought new and drove a 2008 Tundra SR5 for over 9 years. No issues. Wanted a bit more of the creature comforts And economy so I traded it for 2018 Highlander Limited. Fine SUV no complaints, but it wasn’t a Tundra, so after 4 monthsI bought the 1794 as shown in this video but with the sidestep pipes. It rides much better then the 2008 and the interior is great. The F150 shifty motioned here has the aluminum body and most dealership’s don’t have qualified body shop folks to fix it. Tundra baby, Tundra. All in all a nice honest review.
I did calculation, when I bought my 16 Silverado, I paid $2995 for extended warranty. Gets 20-21mpg hwy. I since then traded it in, I am now in a Tundra getting 17-18mpg hwy. But I didn't pay $2995 for an extended warranty. With the difference in gas consumption I calculated that I can drive till 150k or more before I pay $3000 in gas price. Lol only fools think they are getting a better deal buying a Ford/Chevy cause they can get 20-21 mpg hwy.
Jason Namson Exactly. And the bigger engine in Toyota will take more abuse than the smaller ones in big 3. That is exactly why Toyota uses them in their trucks whereas not in their sedans.
Every time my ecoboost needs to go back to service I check these put across the street. Love the new interior. My lease is almost up and I might convert to Toyota.
Tundra is the iPhone of trucks...basic as hell but reliable and works. And like the iPhone, years overdue for a redesign. 4:30 rear end will guarantee you will never pass a gas station.
This is the reason I bought the Tundra with the 4.6 and 3.91 gears. I can mash it and not worry about losing the rear end. It gets 22 mpg at 75 mph. There is no sense in getting the 5.7 since there is always a slow poke in front of me.
Finally a truck that sticks to the basics and doesnt reinvent the wheel. Easy to use interior options, no ridiculous digital bells and whistles through the nose that will all fail and cost a fortune to rix. Rock solid v8, reliable 6 speed transmission not like these 10 speed ridiculous models. Tough to beat this for the top 3. I rank this as the top dog. Love the simplicity of the interior and no push button junk. Good gear selector and key option. I love that toyota puts there attention and focus where it matters. Way too many people need too many creature comforts, remember its still a pickup truck for work! 10/10 great job.
I have friends with Fords, that had them all their lives and won't consider anything else, and continue to support the service department. I've has my Tundra for years, pulling 10,000 Lb boats, and it has only been to the dealer for regular service.
Den V. compared to its competitors its cheaper then the rest of them a fully loaded f-150 can cost you nearly 80 grand for a 1500 meanwhile a fully loaded tundra is less then 60
guys anybody who is review on trucks it don’t matter what kind is it , you shouldn’t spect fuel economy their are trucks not hybrids if you guys want some economy , go get a small car with good fuel economy ,, remember their are trucks they are thirsty for gas ...i am tired of hearing people talking about the fuel economy of trucks ,
I own Lexus RX460H since 2012, bought brand new. For 6 years, I have no problems as far as mechanical relating stuffs besides regular maintenance. I changed new set of tires and new battery only. I just bought 2018 4x4 5.7L SR5. Toyota give me the peace of mind. I know this truck will last for long time and keep me away from repair shops.
We have a 2012 Rock Warrior and my wife hit a deer with it. While it was in the shop they gave us a 2018 Silverado to drive. The driving dynamics of the Chevy were terrible! I was so glad to get our Tundra back.
There is no advantage to keyless start. You need to carry something, it can't be that much of a burden can it? Can't get in the box, well, there shouldn't be a reason to. Can't get into the cab, they make running boards just for us 5'6"ers. So,,complaints, all irrelevant. Just curious, testers are so eager to touch the dash and comment that it is hard--none of my body parts come in contact with the dash unless I exit via the windshield which would then void the soft dash.
Punks don't use trucks for what they are meant for that's why. Nowadays its all about looking cool and listening to Luke Bryan while driving to the voting stations to vote democrat.
Toyota went down to Texas, lookin’ for a truck to steal! LOL. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it! The Tundra is a fantastic consumer grade pickup truck. The F150 is maybe safer on foot entrapment front / side collisions. But, it sacrifices comfort to achieve it. If you want good fuel economy, then buy an aerodynamic hybrid sedan. If you want to tow / haul stuff, then get a pickup truck.
one of the most reliable cars in the world and probably last the longest. it's the most driven cars here in Africa and the middle east. especially the Land Cruiser.
Yes you will probably will spend a couple dollars more on gas with the Tundra in comparation with the F-150 BUT when the F-150 will start to age and breakdown ............................................................ You will regret not have buy the TUNDRA !
Hate it when ppl say toyota needs to put more tech in the tundra. Toyota makes Lexus one of the worlds most luxurious car company out there. If toyota choose to they would easily put “more” tech in the tundra.
This + procomp long travel kit + magnuson supercharger + magnaflow exhaust = practical family MAN'S vehicle BTW: Tundra did have a driver's side grab handle - Toyota REMOVED it to save them 2 pennies and piss off customers
The reason they haven't changed much is because it works. If reviewers keep complaining about how outdated it is, Toyota might change it and ruin it. I say leave it alone. Leave all the complicated fuel saving systems and safety nannies to the other trucks.
chad Spidle my biggest complaint is the shit infotainment. There’s already a touch screen, might as well make it good. I shouldn’t have to look at the aftermarket if I’m buying a new truck
I love how he keeps referring to “Old/Outdated” but ask those Ram/Silverado/F-150 owners have they even smelled 150K worry/trouble free like the Yota? You can have all the luxury you want, but hard to enjoy when it’s constantly in the shop for weeks on end.
Hey friends, I'm pretty much 99 percent wanting to get a tundra in the future. Every time I see one, it's calling my name lol. The one thing that concerns me and I've seen no one comment on is the safety ratings. The Tundra 2016-2019 has the lowest safety ratings. Any comments on that? Interestingly I'm wanting to get the 2015. Will post on other videos, wanting to a quick response
Why the hell does this dude keep comparing the tundra to an eco boost the tundra will run up to 250,000 miles but an eco boost struggles to hit 80,000 miles
This review represents what's wrong with trucks today. They are soft version of what trucks once were. I love my 2013 5.7 but honestly my old 1996 ram 1500 is my go-to truck. The toyota is just too big heavy and lacking ground clearance to get around the jobsite
Reliability on/off road and re-sale.... no other truck manufacturer can come even close to Toyota. I've owned a Denali, Dodge and Silverado and never looked back after buying my 2nd Tundra.
Dont worry about what other companies are doing, report the facts on the vehicle your reviewing. People will decide which they prefer. Facts are what’s important not opinions.
It's because of the EPA weight restriction. Toyota had to maintain a weight limit. So if it has a sunroof Bo factory bedliner but if customers don't want a roof they can get one.
you should have the timestamp of what youre doing in the description for example at xx:xx you could have the interior and then at xy:xy you could have the engine and at yx:yx the test drive
Are you making the review for normal people or for companies to see? It like your trying to get companies to compete with each other instead of reporting facts for the normal people to review
Although most people want a full update, I see no need. Maybe an addition of the new infotainment and smart entry but other than that it is perfectly fine. I am either going to buy this or the Silverado LTZ when the time comes, and currently, it would probably be a Tundra. And thats coming from a Chevy guy.
When you get a Tundra you get a 5.7 V8 w/4.30 rear end. It fires on all 8 all the time unlike GM. Doesn’t have some tuned up v6 or auto start stop (ford) or in the shop 24/7 Ram (made that mistake once,never again) I’ll happily pay the extra mpg I lose rather than it being in the shop every year or having to trade it in at 100k miles when it’s just braking in.
I just put a hold on this exact truck. Thanks so much for the review. And if I can flash ahead to 2021. I bought the Ford F150 xtl eco-boost about this time of this review. Today, it has 50k miles and I've just had drive train repairs. It was in the shop two weeks at different times. The f150 engine is garbage. My nephew bought the 2018 f150 and he also is having tons of engine issues from water pump on ... you name it. We're both unloading the f150. Do your homework before you buy a Ford.
