Hmm interesting isn’t Toyota offering a dealer installed lift kit soon for the Tundra and that explains why Toyota would want to void warranties if you lift it through aftermarket and not them.
I own a first month first year production FJ Cruiser and I use it heavily offroad on high speed desert blasting and hard core rock crawling. 130,000 miles later and until interior has zero squeaks or rattles and the FJ was built cheap as a $30,000 rig in 06. I find it extremely unacceptable for a $70,000 tundra to rattle when new. Even the 2nd gen in both iterations was squeak and rattles free.
I HAVE A TERRIBLE PROBLEM ON MY FRONT WINDOW (DRIVER SIDE) WHEN I PLAY MY MUSIC IT MAKE A TERRIBLE NOISE THEY TRY TO FIX THAT PROBLEM FOR 4 MONTHS ALREADY AND THEY CAN'T FIXED THEY TRY TO CONVENCE ME IS SOMETHING NORMAL ON THIS TRUCK I HAVE A PLATINUM ALMOST $80,000 AND THATS SOMETHING NORMAL?
It's likely to do with the speaking rattling when playing music loudly or music with strong bass. This is quite common on many vehicles. Ask them to re-secure the speaker grill or go to a local auto music store and add some sound deadening.
So they took the V8 away and now the little V6 gets worse economy than competitors' V8's! Things like squeaks and cheap console, etc. looks like Toyota really fell short on this truck. RAM, GM and Ford are still light years down the road vs. Toyota.
I don't have to watch this. The 2022 Tundra looks like crap and the tech package is a buggy mess. The 2.5 gen Tundras are the golden standard and will be the best Tundras on the road for a very long time. Also, Toyota has lost their mind charging $75k+ for these. You are truly stupid if you pay that. I have drove Tundras since the gen 1 in 2003. I paid $35k out the door in 2019 on a new TSS Offroad. $5k later in upgrades it's a TRD Pro in everything but name and a beast on the road. Stop paying these outrageous prices and wait for the market to correct back down. This is a $55k truck.
My '19 gets 14-16mpg, w/5.7. I was very anxious for the new one, but between the high price and gpm, I can't see trading my reliability for that. I still believe they should have kept the V8 and added a 10 speed trans.
@14:45 the guys from TFL and Truck King both got way better fuel efficiency than 11.7. Both of them were in the 22-26 range from what I remember in their RU-vid videos.
My head hurts with your review. Fonts too big on radio, fonts too small on digital dash ? Which is it. Btw they do offer electric rear step for the truck as well.
Another very informative video David good job. I particularly like your honesty in good and bad things related to the truck. I think I may wait until next year to purchase a tundra. I have also heard of various rear axle issues, leaks and the like which concern me quite a bit. Glad to hear that it looks like that they have solved the wastegate issues. Anyway keep up the detailed and informative videos. Thanks.
This is definitely not worth the price. Is it any wonder that informed buyers much prefer Toyotas made in Japan? With mpg numbers like that, why would anyone trade in their old 8 cylinder Tundra?
Very good review and comments. I don't like the big grill, or the RED INTERIOR, I think the screen is too large, I don't need a TV screen in a truck. The gas mileage is what surprised me. That is really bad. I hope it improves for you. Say safe out there.
Very good review.. My dealer called and has a 2022 TRD PRO. They got it from the NASCAR race. It's white, black interior. Exactly what I wanted when I tried to order earlier this year but they were out of allocation. They've offer it at MSRP. $69K. Have watched a couple of reviews on it tonight. After watching your review and the other I've decided to pass. They need a tow hook up front. Better power outlet in bed and step into bed area. I hate rattles and when you said yours has rattles that turned me off. Also the MPG was bad. I love the truck but I'm old school and I don't think I'd like that huge screen in the dash. I'm already dealing with too much blue light from phone, tablet, computer, TV. I don't need more screens and would find it annoying glaring all the time. Not much of a fan on sun roofs either. They create heat where I live and glare. The cheap interior finishes are disappointing. So I'm passing. Keeping my Tacoma TRD Sport with 39,000 miles.
Very informative and fair review. I like many of the things they improved over my 2014 and was actually on a list to buy a TRD Sport. Because of the supply chain issues I am now going to wait and see if they do a better job with the next gen Tacoma, especially with the fuel economy.
Totally agree. Funny how Toyota lovers will suck it up and still say how long they last, bla bla bla but they get rid of them every two years. Nissan is another crappy truck.
This video makes us to confuse Tundra's prices. For example the MSRP of the Red and Black Interior Iformax TRD PRO's prices and TRD PRO Desert Chase Offroad's price are not revealed by this video. Please try to record a new video explaining the prices of the Desert Offroad and TRD PRO separately. Thank you. Dr. Luis Amador.
I got word yesterday that I will be getting my '23 TRD Pro by late November. Edit: David do you have the part number/name for your TRD running boards? Thanks.
My 22 is solid, first truck I want to keep for a while. Buy the standard I force. No battery and has storage which I use EVERYDAY. The power is there when I need it and then some! very snappy.
I would like to hear your input on the current engine recall. I remember how you mentioned that Toyota would insure it is reliable and no need to worry about the first model year and now 98,000 units are being recalled for poor engine assembling. I purchased an 23 tundra and am nervous about the reliability.
Give me an SR5, those TRD PRo's are priced completely out of the range of most buyers. I can believe the rattles because of the cheap plastic Toyota still uses throughout its vehicles. I had an 06 Tacoma and it was one of the reasons I got rid of it. Toyota makes reliable vehicles but even they cut corners on quality.
On the grille, I disagree. The big grille states it's a Tundra, and looks amazing. If you want the Sequoia grill get a Sequoia, because the grille is what differentiates the different series.
I'm not keen on turbo-charged engines in utility vehicles; they generate an incredible amount of heat and pressure; there's also more components which will have to be maintained/recalled/replaced, and I don't think the modest mileage improvement is going to offset the cost of maintaining this kind of setup. I'm also betting that's an aluminum body, that'll be full of shopping-buggy dings, which makes the mileage disparity... taking also into account the 10-speed tranny and lighter block... even more bewildering. This is a performance-based engine, but Toyota didn't even make a performance motor/tranny for the Supra; BMW made that. But for some reason, Toyota is very confident with their design for this vehicle. All most Tundra owners wanted, including myself (2017 Off-Road), was a longer bed... just a foot or two..., some innovative storage solutions--like with the Honda Ridgeline, a front-passenger side floormat which doesn't slide everywhere, A FRIGGIN CHARGING PAD for at least one phone, and a VISIBLE RPM indicator when using tiptronic shifting... really ... that's it. The new body-style is nice, add that on there... that's fine. And the little retractable steppy-thingies... that looks like an afterthought, just take them off. G'lord... you drop the gate, sit on it, swivel, and stand up... otherwise just put a Tommy-gate on there.
Not trying to be a hater, but it has a rather cheap interior poor fuel economy, and is ugly. I like the looks of the other Tundra models much better. I wonder how much it sells for?
I don’t see the red interior aging well or helping in future resale popularity. There a reason why black, grey, and brown interior colors have remained popular for decades.
Hi! I finally got my 22 Tundra crewmax limited TRD off road a month ago, I am also from Canada so I think I can compare mine to yours. As for the infotainement, the only complain I have is when you want to exit the navigation, the button is at the extreme top right of the screen so it makes it kinda far away. I don't always stop it when I park the truck, sometimes you want to end the navigation before you arrive so having it far away make you leave the eyes off the road. For the audio when plugging another phone, I prefer when it doesn't switch automaticly because when I am with my girlfriend, she charges her phone so I don't want it to switch over her phone. For the A/C, I find it a bit weak and takes time to be real cold. In order to have it work well, you need to put it in "top vents" only. I compared it to my Audi SQ5 and in the Audi, it works really good when the vents are in top and bottoms vents. For the Fuel economy it is surprising that you are not getting good MPG. Mine does 12.2 L/100km combined so that's 19.28MPG combined. On highway it is even better, it is 10.2L/100km so 23 MPG. For the transmission, I also find that when you go at low speed 10-20km/h when you release the gaz pedal, it downshift and when you give it a lil bit of gaz it shifts so it is anoying to feel the truck going back and forth. Thanks for sharing you experience with the TRD Pro, I was thinking to switch over but I think I will miss the space under the rear seats, I do put my straps and other towing/recovery thing, under the rear seats so I don't think I would like having those in the truck bed 24/7. I am thinking of switching to the 4Runner 6th gen when it comes, so I hope that the 4Runner will have a good engine and that can tow a fair amount.
Good review, I’ve had two of the 22 tundras form around 15k miles and the transmission never felt like what you are talking about, they were not hybrid though, maybe it’s a hybrid thing or just your truck?
I have a 23 Tundra Platinum and I love it. Have not had an issue with it, but the one thing I absolutely hate is the center console. Feels cheap and too busy. Please Toyota put a Normal center console
Great review, David. Very detailed & u really picked out the “dislikes “ to let other potential buyers know. I will not be buying the new Tundra, don’t like the design & flaws you mentioned about it. Besides the new interior gadgets, my ‘16 Limited TRD Off road still looks better & the engine is tried & true & known to go over a million miles….I don’t think a turbo engine will last that long
Love the video David. I've just put a deposit down for a TRD Pro, and they said I'm looking at a 8-12 month wait :/ I'm fascinated with the accessories that you recommend. Is there any chance you can either do a video for the TRD Pro itemizing the accessories you have, or recommend? Much like the one you did before you got the truck. Your videos are always super helpful and informative. Well done!
Thank you! Some of my previous video talk about the accessories I bought (only the TRD running board and tonneau cover actually). But let me see if I can talk about other accessories once suppliers come up with more options.
Coming from GM products I have. I can relate. I still have to fumble to figure out how to operate AC. I always hit up and down arrows instead of auto or whatever.
Toyota expects to lose money this year for the first time in 70 years. Also expect a $1.7 billion loss in 2023 not sustainable. Also not building plant in Mississippi and shutting down lines in Japan🤔🤔
@@JIPlatium They’re all having supply chain issues. Toyota dealers were ranked the worst among US dealers. I canceled my new truck that I ordered because three of the items on it we’re going to be deleted because the supply chain issues it’s the world we live in now
Wow, 11.7 MPG? That's what I get towing my 23 foot center console bay boat with my 19 TRD Pro with the 5.7 V8. Not towing anything, and being mindful of my right foot, I average between 17-20 MPG, and that is the truth. I absolutely love the look of your new PRO, especially that you got it in white with red interior, beautiful. I will wait a few years before I get into the new gen, just really enjoy the reliability of the one I'm driving now.
Hello David That’s the exactly transmission shifting issues down shift from 2nd to first gear on my 2017, and 2018 Tacoma limited. It’s really annoying and it’s unacceptable from Toyota products. My Toyota dealer couldn’t do anything about i, so I ended up sold them both.
I actually like it bc it’s essentially engine breaking. On my 21 Tacoma OR. However, a bit annoyingly, when in 3rd or 4th gear, sometimes it lets me coast and sometimes it engine breaks me (downshifting). I wish there was a better way to control that. Like a “coast” vs “downshift” button. But hey, it’s an automatic. That’s why I miss my manual 98 frontier.
11.7 MPG?? That is a deal breaker for me. The whole point of this new engine was to be more effecient than the old V8 5.7L. I thought this was going to chip away at the F-150 but MPG numbers like that, Toyota could have done much better than that. I was driving my cousin's 2019 TRD Pro and that really is an amazing engine. Performance aside, it gives off this sense that it will never fail.
I want to note you stated the tailgate step was too high to step on but that a step should be integrated in rear bumper like GMC. It seemed contradicting and perhaps the auto step should instead become standard on more trims. Love the channel and great video
I bet maintenance wise the cost is a lot different. Especial since it is likely braking that regenerates charging in hybrid battery. I wish these reviewers would also cover the maintenance cost side in their reviews. Doesn't have to be exact just a rough cost. I have a subaru crosstrek, at 60,000 km they want me to spend 1000+ dollars for a service C. I don't know about you but that seems rich for a vehicle with only 60,000 km on it.
Those bumpers and grills are cheap flimsy plastic. I couldn’t believe how cheap this truck feels when I saw it at my dealer. It will never live up to the second gen. Glad I kept my 5.7L.
Hi ive been watching your videos. your content is awesome. I have a question, i know you also have a Tacoma. I am currently shopping for either a Tacoma or Tundra. I currently have a 2022 Ram 1500 Big Horn and its my 4th Ram Truck and to be quite honest i am fed up with american trucks and vehicles in general due to their quality and customer service. In your opinion what do you like better your new Tundra or the Tacoma. Im tossing around the idea wether i need a full size truck again. Thanks, Reeve
Two issues that Toyota has yet to fix. Infotainment system is still worst in the world. The cheap plastic inside. Please switch to something better. Toyota is still using the same cheap plastic that was used 20 years ago. If you have the silver color, it scratches easily and just looks like crap.
Hello, i am a new owner of a Tundra 2022, and i hear some noise in the bed when driving over bumps, The dealer told me thats normal for a pickup trunk to be noiser when the bed is empty., Do you hear some noise on your Tundra??
Not sure what your experience level is off road but lots of people use Wild Peak AT3Ws off road on some serious trails. I know many people that have switched from KO2s and won’t go back to them. They were on my LX when I bought it and they work great. Only reason I would not get them again is if I found something that would work better in the mud but still work great on road. Which is where most people spend most of their time. Maybe if I get my wife her own LX or LC I’ll turn this into a dedicated overland rig and get mud tires.
My truck came with a soft cover. So I bought a Leer with the same method as back flip. All the issues he mentioned with the back flip, I had with Leer. I did not have time to have it repaired so I repaired it myself. It slipped back and blocked tail gate from locking. I slung a brand new in box miter saw out never to see again. So self tapping screws holds it in place
I like the sound of those exhaust even though I'm not used to the sound I'll try to catch you on the live because I had some questions about the twin turbo v-6.I would be nice if they brought some of those back to San Antonio little more caring in the production.
What's the payload rating on your truck? The Toyota website says "Up to 1,600 pounds" but there really aren't any options so it shouldn't fluctuate much.
Surprised no mention of the limited vision out the front windshield. Gas mileage is ridiculous for a hybrid no less. Access to bed is not well thought out either. Then there is that cheap center console. They should not wait to make these improvements.
Finally a RU-vidr that knows what they're talking about. Thank you for taking the time to make your videos I am a proud owner of a 2006 DC Tundra 4x4 have about a quarter million miles on it waiting for it to wear out before I get the new one LOL
I have the same powertrain kick issue also! Took it to the dealer, they said it is normal but when i was doing full stop at the red light, i feel the kick.
