Why I love the Tundra over the competition; reliable 5.7l V8 with no cylinder deactivation nonsense, reliable six speed transmission, 4.30 rear end from the factory, none of that 3.73, 3.55, or 3.31 from the completion, and no use of aluminum body panels. 💪🏽
@@MeynMotorGroup Those 07-21 tundras with the 5.7L iforce v8s. Have aftermarket support. custom tires, lift kits, lowering kits, exhaust, you name it. That's my favorite body style tundra & I'm planning on getting one.
If I wanted a DVD screen in the engine compartment, bluetooth to my trailer hitch, and heated tailgate - I would have purchased a Ford. I want a rugged, reliable, safe piece of transportation that gets me around and gets the hard work done every time. ToYoTa
Hey my friend thanks so much so yea I absolutely love driving the Tundra even amongst the new Trucks I think the changes Toyota made over the years really made it a nice refined driving experience
Im in my second Tundra , I have a 2021 TRD off-road double cab , this truck is all about laid back power and totally reliable, just relax and pull your trailer, your Tundra will crank everyday and comfortable get the job done , its ridiculously solid, speaking after 330000 miles
Bravo on the review. I have driven ram 1500, f-150 in 5.0 and 3.6 twin turbo, f-250, and Nissan Titan. There is nothing to me that replaces the sound and feel of a true V8. While people complain about the tundra being antiquated, I love the practicality and utility. Simplicity is so refreshing in my opinion. The round, adjustable AC vents, the huge knobs that you can just turn instead of tapping a touch screen to adjust AC temp and level. I love it. I just didn’t feel like I was in a true V8 while driving the Ram because of the auto shutoff while stopped at traffic lights. I don’t want a Tesla touchscreen. I actually wish other manufacturers would take a cue from Toyota, and hope that Toyota continues to offer more utilitarian options like this and the Sequoia. If it ain’t broke..
Thank you my friend! Yea I def dont mind the other trucks but yes Tundra has that solid old school feel mixed with all the new school refinement and proper drivetrain tuning really enjoyed driving this new Tundra for a week
You are 100% correct I have the 1794 with the Trd package it is an amazing truck. I also got a Trd crew cab with a 6 1/2 foot bed for my wife we love having two tundras in the family. I love these trucks all I can say is we purchase them and depending on what year you got make sure they have the transmission cooler if they don’t install one. It’s not that hard and you can get packages that have all the Toyota parts you need to install one. Great review keep up the great work.
I'm so impressed with this review. It's the best out there. I've been watching so many review as I'm getting closer to purchasing a Tundra and this is by far the best.
I just bought a ‘21 1794 after the release of the ‘22. I wasn’t impressed with the new front end and laptop look mounted in the dash. The V6 has impressive number yet I’m not crazy about owning the first of its lineup. I’m happy with my choice knowing I have a solid V8 under the hood!
"You're getting a studio apartment back there" lawls. Thanks for the review man! Already set to grab one, and I appreciate someone who is able to get through an entire review without bashing a great vehicle.
Thanks for the perspective. I've o ly owned one pickup my whole life, and lack the diversity in driving experiences you have. I'm trying to be open-minded in what I buy to replace the now 20 year old f150, and this video has done a better job at selling me the tundra than nearly every other. Thank you.
Glad the vid helped my friend! Although you're not going wrong with any of the trucks but what I wanted to convey is these other reviews and their assumptions are pretty ridiculous about the Tundra. The 2020 Tundra is leaps ahead of even the 2018 Tundra...those small changes added up for a more refined experience and because of that the Tundra really closed the gap glad the review helped
Had a 2019 f150. Used oil, transmission shifted strangely sometimes. Sometimes when I would crank it up, it would jerk like the drive shaft tried to move. Being a 5.0, of course it had the type writer tick. Traded for a 2021 tundra limited. No issues so far!
picked up a 21 sr5 trd offroad and am building it up slowly. Love the truck and I'm keeping it till I die. reliable and bulletproof truck but above all it's the best truck to fit my needs and what I was looking for.
Really appreciate your honest review. I am looking for an upgrade after owning my Tacoma 4x4 extended cab truck. That truck was a total indestructible beast and I sold it with 230K miles and still got $4.5K for it, I paid $21K for it 20+ years ago brand new. ;)
I love the Tundra. It is a solid machine. I couldn’t beat the value of the 2020 Silverado Trailboss so ended up buying that and have been blown away by how fantastic it is. It has the V8 and I get 18.5 MPG over all. Price wise it was only a few thousand more than a Tundra and I got dual zone climate control, heated steering wheel, heated seats, remote start, keyless entry/start and tailgate opens with key fob and a two inch factory lift with off-road tires and shocks not to mention the 10 speed transmission which makes it feel more powerful and faster. It was comfortable and very smooth even compared to Tundra, Ram, F150, and Nissan Titan. I spent a few months doing a tremendous amount of research and all trucks are good choices. If I had a tundra I know I would be just as happy and look for all the ways to justify why I bought it. I’ve owned F150, Silverado, and Tundra and honestly, when it comes to cars or SUVs I wouldn’t spend money on anything but Toyota. With trucks there are too many attractive options available. I paid 42k for the Trailboss and after a year I am still excited every time I get to drive my truck. Great review. I think personally without bias when spending 50k on a truck you should drive at least 3 of your favorite options available before buying.
Awesome Silverado my friend great deal on a great truck. You're right, I love how Value Packed the Silverado Trail Boss is and honestly, I love the way it looks too. I'm glad you are sensible enough in finding value with all trucks but most importantly, I'm glad you found an option that best suited your needs, to the point where a year later you still love it. That's what it's all about. Thank you so much for stopping by
Great review! I currently have a leased 2019 Tacoma. With such a high demand for used trucks, my dealership is offering me $2,000 to bring it back 7 months early. Currently looking to slide into a Tundra crew cab. Such a great looking truck!
Thank you my friend and yea my buddy did the same thing he flipped his leased Tacoma for a nice little profit. And yes this would most likely be the last chance to get a v8 Tundra
I just purchased the 21 1794 with TRD-off road package 2 months ago. Difficult to find . I moved to Tundra from 20 years of driving minivan. Great truck and review..very comfortable and comes to life on the dirt trails
Wow that is an awesome truck! Not only did you get a 1794 with TRD Off Road, but you even got a 2021. Some dealers aren't even accepting 2021 Tundra orders right now, congrats on your purchase.
I own a 2010 Tundra too. I’ve driven her from 12 miles to now 150k. She is worn but not worn out. I ordered a 1794 and should have it in a few weeks. I wanted to enjoy the last year with a 5.7. I don’t want a V6 twin turbo yet.
By far, the best review. I have the TRD Sport CM, and to me, it handles like a dream. The swaybars do help a lot, but it sacrifices the comfortability over bumps. Still a very comfortable truck and i love it. I chose it over the big 3.
Hi, I am new to your channel, you caught my attention from the title. I will say it is refreshing to listen to someone that gets into detail for a review of the Tundra's. Especially when you said you have driven all other brands. Your video made me subscribe to your channel, I dont like to do that to to many because of all the notifications. But any way YES I am a Toyota fan, and a long term truck owner. A year ago I finally bought my first Tundra, actually first full size "had a Tacoma for 11 years before". Plan on handing this 2014 limited TRD crewmax with levelling down to my son around the year 2030 lol. My question to you is if you know about the levelling kits with spacer and some now I see use the 5100 bilstein adjustable shocks if only going up to 2 1/2". Do you think it would be better ride with the shock adjustment than with the spacer on top of shock? Yes it will be a shame if they dont have the V8 option for the future Tundra's. They forsure can modify this V8 for more power and MPG. Just hope they dont sacrifice the know Toyota reliability and dependability for long term use lol.
I'm humbled that you subscribed my friend thank you so much! Congrats on the Tundra but unfortunately I am the worst person to ask when it comes to modifications. I especially I don't recommend lifting trucks, I know it's a common thing many owners do and really enhances the looks but for me it just compromises on road use too much. Lacks smoothness, handling, and safety. But again, I would ask some experts on Truck modifying what their thoughts are. There might be some less compromising, albeit expensive ways to lift a track without sacrificing too much
I have owned Toyota cars and trucks since 1984. Working for the SCDOT for 34 years, I had the chance to drive new Chevy's, Ford's and Dodge trucks. The Chevy wins with me. Personally I owned 3 Toyota pickups prior to my dream truck I now drive. I have a 2018 Toyota Tundra Crewmax Platinum. It only has 61,000 miles and it is one bad ass looking truck.
I was torn between buying a Tundra and a Titan. I even considered a Ram as well but I am just impressed with the build quality of the Tundras and their excellent resale value. My wife is enjoying it!
i love the tundra. it's old. it's honest. it's got a great motor. HOWEVER, at 1794 edition... that interior looks like what a japanese engineer in tokyo in the early 2000s must have thought Texas looked like ... ... i'll miss the v8.
Hahaha yea that orange brown Interior is well interesting to say the least. This generation Tundra will def be missed for sure. Glad pops picked one up before 2022
The 1794 is incredibly luxurious to drive I should know I own one. Mine has the TRD off-road package on it. Plus a rear sway bar. I will never get rid of this truck.
Thanks for the review. I have a 2018 1794 Tundra and it's everything you say in your review. Plus it will be around for a long time without lots of repair shop time unlike some of the current offerings.
@@MeynMotorGroup I hope not. I hope Toyota don’t sell out to emission regulations. Buy the V8 Toyota engines while you can. I have the 04 Tundra and 06 GX470. Only 95k miles on both. Never had a single issue with either vehicle. I’m hoping they will last longer than me. Great work Kevin!!
I just watched the release of the 2022 Tundra. I rushed out and bought one of the last 2021s in Ontario Canada. Chill white, 1794. This is my 3rd Tundra. People complain about fuel consumption. Fuel costs less than parts. I typically go 110,000 kms on a set of brakes and I tow things not frequently, but often enough. I have never been on a tow truck and between my trucks have put over 400,000 kms on them. When it comes time to sell these things, the value of a clean Tundra is amazing. If the twin turbo V6 proves to be as good as people feel they will be, mine will be an easy sell. There will be a following of V8s that will go on longer than I'll be around.
1794 Basketballs were used to create this interior :) . Actually it has grown on me since i first saw it. Great review. I love my 18 SR5. Platinum and 1794 are really nice. All share the same guts. BA 10" muffler is you want to hear that V8 without being obnoxious :)
I own a 2001 Limited Tundra (double cab) with 297,000 miles on it , still runs incredible and have never had a problem with it. I was very worried about not being able to buy a V8. Bought a Red 1794 Tundra 2021 and it is stunning and incredible. I keep it parked in the garage and my daily driver is the 2001. Just absolutely phenomenal vehicles. I love driving them !! We also own a 2003 Avalon, with 224,000 miles, and it was a no brainer, bought a 2021 Touring Avalon. And let me just say, the new Avalon's are not your Fathers vehicle - Wow what a Car !!!!!
Well Said. I really appreciate your honest review of this truck. I have driven the fords and rams and I like them also, but every time I go back to the Tundra (I use to own the first Tundra 2000 when it first came out back in Oct of 1999), this truck was silky and solid to drive. I sold this back in 2008 and I recently purchased my second tundra last year (2020 TRD Sports). There is something to be said about the solidness, no frills and simple truck that is very reliable. It does what you want it to do and it has all the amenities that matter and nothing more. Good job.
Hey thank you my friend and yes for sure I love the other new trucks but like you mentioned Toyota is old school but they managed to pull of all the new school refinement and immediacy in their drivetrain and that makes it a very unique driving experience that's hard to explain to someone who is just poisoned with magazine specs in their minds
Thank you for the great detailed review! I was torn between a 2022 and 2021 Tundra. I wanted the V8 and old school styling but some of the new tech on the 2022 is also nice. I'm currently waiting for my 2022 order of a Limited CrewMax TRD Off Road in Lunar Rock to be delivered as the wait is still 4 months away. I'm located in Vancouver, BC, Canada and the new Tundra's are finally making their way north of the border. My dealer contacted me two weeks ago to let me know that a customer cancelled their order of a black 2021 CrewMax TRD Sport Premium. It is the last 2021 being delivered to BC and since I was first in line waiting for the 2022, I was asked if I wanted it. Without hesitation, I jumped on it! It should arrive in 1-2 weeks and I'm very excited. I won't lie as I was having second thoughts, but your video reassured and convinced me that I made the correct choice! Thank you again for your detailed opinion on the 2021 Tundra! 👍
Oh wow massive congrats my friend that’s crazy how that worked out for you but I think you ended up with a pretty epic truck there and a very desirable one as well. Good thing about the 2021 is you know you can flip it anytime for money but enjoy it my friend great vehicle
@@MeynMotorGroup Congrats to you and your father for your purchases as well and thank you for the kind words! This will be my first ever truck and very first Toyota. I've owned several cars including a 1968 Charger R/T 440, 1987 Grand National, 1993 Corvette 40th Roadster, 1995 Corvette ZR-1, 1996 AMG C36 (currently own), 1999 AMG C43 with an 2002 E55 crate motor swap (currently own) and a 2006 AMG CLS55. It will be a little strange going to a truck but exciting at the same time. I thank you again for the unbiased and very detailed review. The very best review of the Tundra and I've seen them all. Being the last V8, I'll definitely be hanging on to this truck. Your video initially caught my attention as you reminded me of my cousin when I was much younger. All the best to you my friend and be safe! 🙏
@@MeynMotorGroup Thank you! I've enjoyed and cherished every vehicle that I've ever owned and the Tundra will be no different! In your opinion, is the Toyota Extra Care Protection Warranty worth purchasing through the dealer or are they just a money grab? You're very welcome and I appreciate your awesome reviews!
I just got mine 21 tundra limited TRD off road in for a week now and love it. Beautiful truck. Don’t worry about the HATER . Tundra will out last their competitors
Well i owe you a HUGE apology lol thats what i get for commenting before watching the video in its entirety i just reached the point where you mentioned it was a press vehicle. I recant my statement on assuming you were abusing a new truck. My Bad. Heck as they say drive it like you stole it see what its got. Keep up the good work.
@@MeynMotorGroup Not sure I agree. It's def not for everyone. If you like drone in your everyday driving then go for it. I think the stock exhaust sounds perfect. Sorry I ever spent the money on the TRD Exhaust. Went back to stock after a few years and absolutely love my truck again. Great review by the way
I have 2020 Tundra v8 I bought it new.... I love it so much that even when the dealer call me to sell for them for another truck like 2022 I told them hell No... I don't want V6.. they offer beautiful amout for it still I reject the offer
The new Tundra is a no brainer. My mom just bought the exact same truck but in black. She loves the crew max and the rear window rolled down allows the dog to poke his head through to us LOL
i own a 2011 Rock Warrior and love it. I know 3 other people who bought a Tundra when i said test drive everything and they all got hooked. 2 left chevy behind, 1 left ford behind.
I have a 2021 tundra limited silver on order..I like V8; I like hydraulic steering, I like tow hooks, I like the front end over the new front edge, I think the new screen is obnoxious
I have had all gm products and recently had a new one every year starting in 2018. I’m so disappointed in them and I keep going back to them. I’m so done. The 2021 duramax that I have now the driving experience I get just sucks. It wanders down the road. It has great power but doesn’t make up for the crappy driving experience. I am looking at trucks and test drove 3 f150’s but there having engine problems with the 5.0. I drove the tundra and it was nice. Good ride comfortable and just reminded me of what it was like when things were normal. Remind me of like a crown Vick smooth but yet nimble powerful but not uncoupled. I’m going to put money down on one tomorrow. I do have a 3.0 at4 duramax ordered but I think I need to go with my gut and not chase the fluff. The resale value on gm 1/2 ton just suck. Thanks man good video and you are spot on when talking about the Toyota.
I don't really feel the need to floor it, pedal 1/2 to 3/4 is plenty. Power is more than adequate in 3.5 in the Ford SuperCrew that I have. Fuel economy is much above the 11.7 you were showing. I don't notice any build quality issues.
Haha thank you for stopping by my friend, that's awesome! Great to see viewers close by, just graduated in 2019. Hope school is going ok for you with all the nonsense going on.
@@MeynMotorGroup Definitely. I’ve noticed you were local once when I think you drove a Tundra with a Hendrick Toyota Apex sticker on the back of it lol. I currently have an 03 tundra access cab trd 4.7 leveled with a flowmaster and several other goodies - love it. I plan on getting a 2020 or 2021 Limited Crewmax trd sometime after college. And honestly, school is still going super well for me with all this covid mess. Even just launched my own small business as a mobile auto detailer so all is well. Just looking forward to getting my new tundra
Haha yea the blue truck was from Hendrick and that's awesome congrats man glad to hear everything is going well you're way ahead of the game with even a business under your belt. Keep it up you will def get that new Tundra in no time
Absolutely love the Tundras but man the gas mileage isn’t that great. Would totally buy one if gas wasn’t so high right now, leaning more toward a Tacoma. Toyota’s are the best!
Hey so regarding gas mileage, if you can get away with a smaller truck, have you looked into the Honda Ridgeline? It's very overlooked but because it's basically a Honda Pilot it has car like handling and great fuel economy as far as trucks are concerned. I know it lacks the rugged appearance but I'm just saying a unique choice
I own a TRD Sport with Bilstein shocks and sway bars...but it's not "off-road," nor did I wish it to be "off-road." It's funny, other than the Pro, the only other shocks / sway bar package I ever hear about is the TRD Sport OFF-road. So what does that make mine: TRD Sport On-road? I just never hear it phrased that way and I didn't ask at dealer except to know that I hadn't bought a model which was focused on off-road performance (though I know this model can do okay off-road if I needed tdo something mild to moderate off road). Makes me want to go out before it's too late and buy another Tundra. I sure wish Sport had come with integrated nav and convenience package but not the end of the world. Me like those beepers when parking big-ass truck.
Yes you got basically the "on road" sports truck it's supposed to be the best handling tundra and more calibrated for the street which isn't a bad thing since that's where 99% of Truck owners keep their vehicles. I'm just curious about the ride on your truck
@@MeynMotorGroup I've never owned a truck. My other car is a Chevy SS ('17) that handles like crazy. This isn't anywhere near as tight since it weighs more than 2,000 lbs more and...is a truck! When I first test drove a Tundra, I was upset because local dealer didn't have Sport on the lot because I sensed that I wouldn't like softer SR5 ride / truck ride. Month later at another local area dealer they had a TRD Sport on the lot (wrong color for me) but the test drive confirmed my suspicions: I really liked the handling and the tighter drive. Hard to find anything I liked in south Miss, so I had to put out feelers from the dealer and they found two Barcelona Red ones, one in New Orleans and one in north part of state. Since then, I've put on Westin 5" black nerf bars, rear step up peddle, Husky mats and an after market console safe from Lock'er Down (a mom and pop in San Antone that does nothing but make these console safes for all major truck brands going back to like '05. It's a much better make (thicker with better lock and comes in half and full console) than Toyota safe and lock. Thinking about some sort of window tint treatment but options are numerous; and a bed cover; and maybe an exhaust system that highlights V-8 a bit more. Guy at custom shop even trying to talk me into leather seats! May wait a year on that one cuz I'm not sure about leather being an advantage in hot climate. Loving the heck out of the truck and allows me to save miles on the SS. It's a real workhorse and very reliable. I'm retired, so I didn't mean WORK horse, lol. Play horse, more like it!
Very nice my friend yea amongst the half ton trucks, I genuinely don't think the Tundra can be beat for work purposes, plus we like the looks of the 2014 and up generation
@@MeynMotorGroup Oh yeah, it looks great. I recommend Gulf State Toyota's side 5" black step tubes (For a Crewmax, part number 00012-T1572-03), paired with a nice front bull bar, & the TRD PRO front grille.
Yea I think the one we ordered comes with predator steps the 2 piece ones we prefer a 1 piece step tho. TRD grill is epic but we may just do a chrome delete on ours but we'll see
My Gather and i owned a new 2000 tundra TRD. Loved that truck ive also owned a Ford expedition Eddie bauer addition the Tundra was by far the better vehicle. Quite comfortable ride nice handling. I can only amagine the 2021 in comparison. Great review but one critical criticism. Please tell me that was a used truck or at least a Demo that was at the end of its use for the dealer and it had enough miles past its proper break in period. You do not take a brand new vehicle and ring it out like that and floor it. Im sure you were not thinking about it. Either that or you were never told how to properly break in a new engine/new vehicle. Sorry not trying to be that guy but i had to point it out. Otherwise. I wish you and your father well on your new purchase.
2019+ Ram 1500 Limited 100%. I have had the tundra 1791, 18’ f-150 limited, Sierra Denali. The ram limited is so far above the rest in interior and suspension it’s just ridiculous. F150 has the neat motor, tundra has that Toyota reliability, Denali has a little of everything, and the ram has the interior of a 7 series while the rest are more like a 5 series and below. That ram is just so god darn nice inside. And the four corner air ride once it softens... damn... Range Rover ride quality almost.
I agree RAM is epic you summarized that well. I will say the Limited gets up there in price and I'm not exactly a truck guy so for like 70k+ I'm going with a CPO S class or AMG but for the Truck enthusiasts, RAM is an epic truck to lease
When it comes to half tons, Tundra is an absolute no brainer. Anything bigger, Ram Cummins. I dont get the hate on the interiors of Tundra. Reviews claim they're cheap plastic interiors yet all of the pickups have way cheaper plastic interiors unless its some $70,000 princess with leather wrapped over that cheap plastic.
@@MeynMotorGroup ive been in so many different trucks and I've yet to see a pickup that meets the build quality of a Camry. it boggles my mind when some of these youtubers are scratching the plastics and checking glove boxes for felt. Seriously?
I would watch these "reviewers" because I wanted to know what these cars were all about then realized most of these reviews were a waste of time so I started reviewing cars myself
What's "advanced" about the domestics suspension? It is nothing new. The Ram's rear coil spring is nothing new. For example Toyota uses that setup on the LandCruiser! Soft ride? That can easily be changed with a different coil spring. Go softer spring, smoother ride, more squat with Heavy Payload. Go high rate spring, harsher ride, less squat with heavy Payload. The Silverado rides firmer in the rear because of harder leaf springs for more Payload and handling with load.
No credit where credit is due those trucks really are advanced and they can be that advanced because they sell like 500k of them a year in the states alone. This is why the F 150 due to economies of scale can use an all aluminum body that some sports cars don't even have. Then there's the variety of tech whether you use them or not the vehicles have it like the trailer assist, advanced safety tech, 35 inch television screens, massage seats, etc etc. Sure there's diminished returns with a lot of this stuff but on paper, these domestics do offer a ton of tech that make owners feel like James Bond and reviewers continue to paint the Tundra as some antiquated irrelevant vehicle but reality is, it's got more than what you need and 100% of what's offered can be used and is very satisfying to drive.
Just traded in my 2019 Dodge Ram 1500 Hemi Lone Star for a 2018 1794 Toyota Tundra. The only thing the Ram has on the Toyota that is better is the get up and go bc of the Hemi. I hated the Texas emblem on the Ram. I do not live in Texas and all my exes live in Texas. So, it was a constant reminder. The Toyota is so much better of a truck. I mainly wanted to trade in the truck, bc I know a Dodge Ram will not last as long as a Toyota. Toyota will rule the world. They are already the number one selling vehicle in the USA.
Great review as usual Kevin. IMO people overlook tundras because they don't have a lot of the flashy tech that the new trucks have. As much as people hate to admit it, everybody looooves a gimmick, even if the tundra can do 95% of the things a normal person needs everyday.
You're absolutely right gimmicks do wow people and make for a good advert. Most normal people aren't experiencing all the cars that are out today to understand what they really need and don't need, most people probably have a 10 year old car and when they see the gadgets some new cars come with, they feel like James Bond and they can tell their friends about the toys
but the thing is these are so outdated that there are no real reasons to buy them new, you can buy a older one with low miles with a factory warranty and it will be the same exact thing and you save money. Im not really into trucks but the only one i would buy is a gen 1 raptor
So the thing with the Tundra is the platform might be the same but they continued to make improvements like for example in 2020 the suspension was tweaked for better high speed stability etc. It's subtle Kaizen mentality changes that really add up and make a difference but Toyota does an awful job advertising this and so people assume it's the same vehicle for like 15 years. Resale value is so good it actually makes more sense to pick up and new one with a discount since used models with 30k miles go for nearly as much as a new Truck. But raptor is bada$$
@@paladin3116 My 2020 is so outdated it has power driver seat...auto hi beam...adaptive cruise..rear power window....lane departure warning...dual climate control...etc. Yup it is like a dinosaur that won't break.
