I’m thinking it’s not as good as advertised…probably same as the smaller 4.6 liter V8 from the outgoing model. Hopefully it’s as reliable as the Discontinued V8’s, only time will tell.
This is a real tundra. Basic and functional. Work trucks like these are the trucks that really get used and last forever. Hope we see a follow up when he reaches 200k miles.
Thing is the 22 won't last as long because of turbos they don't last and are expensive to replace everything about this truck is a downgrade less room in the back seat smaller fuel tank than the previous generation it's not a wold beater toyota got our hype up
@@nickforest7816 im with ya 100% . the worst thing they could do is ditch the proven 5.7. That is the reason I bought a tundra in the first place. I bet the 5.7 with the 10 speed and 3.30 gear set in this new body style would get better fuel economy than this v6 can get. And it would last a million miles. I dont want this truck to fail but I wont be getting rid of my 2018 tundra any time soon!
@@browndogstt8546 do you agree if a truck sits over 30 days without being fixed it's considered a lemon saw a video some guy had a lunor rock 2022 tundra had it a week and he had the turbo waste gate problem happen the parts are on back order to fix it but they don't know when the parts will arive so the guy has a 60,000 dollar brick at this point he says he likes the truck but if they can't fix it in a certain amount of time he wants a brand new one
Nice to hear from an actual owner and what they have experienced with the truck. Really gives you an idea of what it might be like to live with this vehicle on a daily basis.
I’ve owned my 22 Platinum for 3wks now. Traded in a 14 with 250k that I bought new. Still have my 2007 5.7L that I bought new. The 2022 is a major upgrade in every way. Ride quality, fit and finish, towing, hauling, general power…you can tell they made a major effort to totally reinvent the truck. Averaging 19mpg mixed driving which is a huge upgrade alone. Don’t know what the future holds in terms of reliability, but I’m willing to roll the dice on Toyota. Great video. Really appreciate real world owner feedback.
I can’t help it, I like the plainer trucks, think it looks great, love the 8ft bed, I’ve said it a hundred times truck people are just plain good folks!!! Enjoyed this a lot!
@Mazinblaster Z was in Dallas a few years ago, drove out and I just gotta say ain’t no moss growing under their tires, they fly, not as bad as Atlanta, in Atlanta ain’t many with enough common sense to drive😂🤣
Andre, Judging by your reaction I have to ask, is this the first pickup with an 8 foot bed ever seen on TFL? ;-) Steve, thanks for introducing us to a genuine work truck in basic, highly functional specification. Good luck with your new Tundra! As you usually own your trucks for a long time, please come back in yearly intervals to keep us updated. We really NEED to know if the turbo V6 and 10 speed transmission are as good as the powertrain they replaced. 🙂
@@TFLtruck Andre, No offense was intended. Maybe I should have been more specific and said 1/2 ton pickup with an 8 foot bed. Many old-timers like myself still consider pickups as work vehicles as opposed to 'lifestyle choices' so we expect a 3 ton truck to be able to carry a few sheets of plywood or a bunch of 2X4s with the tailgate closed. Many of us grew up around station wagons that could hold that kind of load. Come to think of it, my car can carry 8 foot 2X4s inside with its fold-forward front passenger seat. If I am loading a handful of 2X4s inside my compact wagon and see a $60,000 pickup with 8 foot 2X4s dangling 3 feet beyond the tailgate, I chuckle. At the end of the day, some of us just like to see modern half-ton pickups capable of doing the things low-tech trucks did very easily decades ago.
"While Americans can’t seem to get enough of the mid-size pickups from Japanese automakers, they absolutely shun their full-size trucks. According to data from WardsIntelligence, the highest market share Toyota has seen with Tundra was 9.1% and that was in 2007. It currently hovers in the 5% range. It’s even worse for Nissan. The best the Titan was able to muster was 3.5% of the market in 2005. Today it’s at 1.5%. With the Detroit Three commanding 94% of full-size pickup sales this year, it might almost make more sense for Toyota and Nissan to share a large truck platform." Autoline
Great video Andre! I like how this guy wanted a basic truck like many of us who don’t want to spend over $50k on a truck. It’s a work tool for many of us and this is an awesome spec.
I purchased a brand new 07 SR5 it has 282k worry free miles. I towed a 35ft DBDH TT for 15,000 miles and once out west over the Rockies with no problems. I live in the UP of MI. They love to salt the roads. The nearest car wash is 35 miles away. So, I hooked up the hot water heater to the outside hose. It works great. Hardly any rust to see on the painted surfaces. My wife's 06 Highlander has 312k still going strong.
I own a 2o generation tundra , it has 450k plus miles on it ; and still running great same tran and same engine my plan is to make it to one million miles on it , wish me luck
Like that he mentioned the sensors don’t work when covered in snow. Had that experience and did not know why adaptive cruise control wasn’t working and what all the beeping was when driving around. I know sounds basic but I did not know. Never hear anyone talk about it in reviews. Great video. Please bring more real owners.
It’s not only a Toyota thing, None of my vehicle’s adaptive systems (GM/Ford) work when snow and or ice is present.Living in the Midwest I honestly don’t thing I would want the system to operate in snowy conditions, to many variables present.
It is so unbelievably ridiculous the Toyota did not install some sort of warming wire for the sensors. How difficult could it be? I'm going to try to do something on my new truck
@@greatcornholio5541 in parts of Europe I believe there's a mandatory headlamp sprayer requirement. Pretty sure I can rig something up (spray & heat} that will do the trick to keep the sensors running. I travel a lot overseas and experience these problems with every new rental vehicle that have these type of sensors installed. In general I think it's a half-baked idea. Many times when I'm overtaking another vehicle my vehicle suddenly breaks very sharply. I've had to adapt my driving Style to the computerized safety system. Definitely not a fan. A few weeks ago overseas my rental vehicle braked on its own very sharp. The vehicle behind me braked very sharp and the vehicle behind him hit him. On the other hand in an emergency braking situation in aggressive driving it suddenly comes into play and it's useful though it's still a half-baked idea
Most of these sensor don’t work in Snow and Icy climate regardless of the make and model. I for one don’t want some of these systems operating in snowy/icy conditions.
I love all of TFL's content. Truly! But these are some of my favorite! Andre and the gang are really in tune with what their viewers want and love! Another PHENOMENAL job my friend! Happy new year and keep up the outstanding and amazing work!💯👍🏽👍🏽💯
I really enjoy these episodes. They’re not biased, plus they can actually talk about the negatives without holding back since they aren’t journalists afraid of what car companies and viewers might think..
I own a 14 double cab myself and it's ashame how the made the back seat space so much smaller. Really shrunk the cabs down on these new ones. But this is a decent looking truck. Gotta hear an update from this guy in a year for sure
I have a 2014 Double Cab as well, and the new tundra has 1.5” to 2” less useable rear leg room. And the rear backrest on my ‘14 had a nice angle to it, not ramrod straight like the new ones. I have had myself and my brother (@5’11.5” and 5’10.5”) and a couple guys 6’2” and 6’3” in the back, and there was not much extra space but they all said they were comfortable. I am disappointed in this new design.
See how difficult it was for the Owner to get onto the tailgate. Take note Toyota of the other truck manufacturers that have easier and convenient gadgets to get in the bed of the truck. Toyota even rounded off the rear bumper making it even harder to get in the back of the bed. I won’t even get started on the tow hooks. Definitely keeping my 2019 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro for a very long time.
I really wish Toyota kept the same rear door handle that was on the previous generation to the new one. I think it would look better and it was synonymous to Toyota. Kind of disappointed about that.
@@gregdixon3797 Eh, having it the same as in the front makes it sleeker, more minimal in a way. I still love the 2nd gen Tundra. I wish Toyota would keep producing it like RAM does with the RAM Classic.
Suggestion for the cloth seats and avoiding the rings with water: when you get the truck, buy a can of 3M Scotch Guard and spray your seats - and your carpets if you want! - I recommend 2 layers at least, ideally 3 layers. You could then spill red wine on your seat and pretty much just wipe it off with a damp cloth and it will never show... even on pale fabric... repeat the treatment every couple years... (also works on any fabric!)
Best part of my latte is watching this show before heading out to church. I am an automotive auctioneer and see these things bring crazy money. Cheers !
I own 2007 SR5 with 282k still going. I do my own maint. I live in MI in the UP the road salt is nasty. I hooked my home hot water to the outside hose, works great. The nearest car wash is 30 miles away. Yes, things break.....I changed several front bearings, starter(tip- take the starter apart and drop it out, install in reverse), waterpump,..........and follow the regular maint rules. Other than that, eveything works, nothing broken, cracked.......well built machine. My wifes 2006 Highlander has 311k still runs great. Glad I bought Toyotas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here's an unfortunate fun fact. The rear leg leg is only .8 of an inch longer then the LC500 which is nonexistent. They should of used the 6 inches behind the grill for the cab.
MDF and melamine sheets are 49"x97". If they don't fit between the wheel wells then the Toyota engineers are completely out of touch with construction needs. 5'x5' Scaffold frames also need to fit between the box sides. I am really not liking the fact that they went with the composite box. I would rather have a box with dents then a box with holes..... There are all kinds of examples of Tacoma beds with holes and cracks and how to repair.
Tacoma owner here, where have you heard about the beds with holes and cracking? Genuinely curious, first I've heard of it and I use my truck as a truck, want to see if I'll have issues in the future. Never heard of an issue with the composites
I bought a first generation tundra in 2006 it has 485000 miles on it and still runs perfect I'll guess I'll get a 4th Gen. When or if this one ever wears out.
I currently own 2012 Tundra double cab with 8.1’ and was in the process of ordering the new 2022 tundra with 8’ bed. I went on Toyota site to compare the dimensions between my truck and the new one and found that the new bed has way less volume than mine !! The 2022 bed is 1.3” lower in depth than the 2012, 7.7” narrower in width and 1.1” shorter in length . The new Tundra has more payload but much less volume!
I've only had tundras since 2009. first truck was a 2006 SR5 extended cab. loved that truck. stable, nimble. bit of sports car excitement with towing capacity. lost it when I let a kid run in to it ... frame damage. almost cried when I left that truck at the salvage yard. now in a 2018 SR5... drove tundras from 2014 to the new (at the time 2020). for me? the 2018 was the apex truck. no bells. the only whistles I get are from the folks that see it in the parking lot.
People say they want basic strong trucks. Number one reason people didn’t buy a tundra was fuel economy. Second was features and benefits. People want the fancy dash, the tech, the cool stitching on the seats. The new tundra is a reflection of what current tundra owners asked for in regards to changes
I used to have a 2008 Tundra DC 4wd and just bought me a 2015 Sequoia Plat 4x4. Love them. Best American built truck! Little things like that rear exterior door handle irk me. Toyota did a great design hiding that rear door handle and for a redesign just to show they made a change they un-innovate. Same with the rear seat cupholders. Used to be a great stow away design and now they are static and protruding. Why regress?
I've owned my 22 tundra for about two weeks now. Let me rewind. I had a 20 rebel for almost 2 years. I loved that truck but the GMC Sierra at4 caught my eye with the 3.0 Diesel. I traded my rebel in on the GMC and 2400 mile in the GMC I possessed the truck for 2 out of 6 weeks. Kept throwing check engine lights and the techs didn't prove competent on what was wrong. They were throwing darts at the board so I traded it in on the tundra. Not my first pick but it was the reliability I was looking for. This tundra I'm slowly starting to fall in love with. I thought I'd be looking for something later but the truck has plenty of power. I thought it would lack torque but the V6 has plenty. Very happy with it.
I noticed the owner had to sit on the tailgate and swing his legs up to get in. That won’t be fun for the over 50 crowd. Thanks Toyota for eliminating any good way to access the bed.
@@legrosroger the previous gen double cab came with an 8ft bed. I have the double cab. The CrewMax didn’t come with the 6.5ft bed, but now can be optioned with one.
Wow you bought that Tundra from the exact same dealership that I bought my 08 Highlander in 2007. They were doing good business back then so I hope they’re still doing well. Hopefully your new Tundra lasts as long as I’ve had my SUV.
I'll be buying my first tundra in 5-6 weeks. Im super excited. I too chose the 8ft bed. I make outdoor tables and this will make deliveries a lot easier.
It's interesting that the owner noted the new truck's bed being narrower. I am not super familiar with the older Tundras, but I suspect it's due to the design of the new sheet molded composite bed. The interior bed sides look like they don't have the same concavity that you get with a stamped steel bed. Unless you are regularly filling the bed with loose material like pea gravel or dirt, that extra volume is pretty useless. Let's say you are loading boxes, there isn't much you can do with that extra bit of space.
What possible reason do you have for rationalizing cost cutting? It's significantly narrower, has less usable space, and is now composite. This is unacceptable in a 40k+ truck. Toyota fans will do the craziest mental gymnastics to pretend their trucks aren't hot garbage.
@@goddzirra I'm not a Toyota fan if you were referring to me. I haven't owned a Toyota in 12 years and didn't love that truck (Tacoma). Who's to say that composite bed doesn't cost more to manufacture than a steel bed? Those composite beds have their advantages, too. It was one feature I liked on my Tacoma and like the composite bed on my Ridgeline. It will never rust, doesn't dent, and it doesn't need to have a spray on lining to protect it. GMC also offers a composite bed in the Sierra and it is an extra cost option. They seem pretty robust.
I like this tundra and the owner sounds honest and he get what he need for his life and work, thanks Andrew for bring this awesome video, I hope see more videos like this, 🤙🏼🤙🏼👌🏼.
The dealership told my friend that his Tundra 1794 edition and many others are defective and may head back to the plant. Out here in Virginia, trucks came on train to Maryland yard and we're inspected and have gone no further. If anyone has heard of such news, please let us know.
@@anthonyunderwood684 you have to pull the cab to replace a turbo? You mean to tell me the turbos aren’t accessible? If that’s true what an epic disaster of a truck
Very Cool Vid. Had 1 Tundra 15 years, almost bought the big guy size, but passed. Did the usual repairs for any vehicle.... suspension, ball joints, U joints, fuel pump all before they went out. Tough to get rid of it. Racking the miles on it....
Young you is? If you can find the first generation Toyota Tundra maybe like 03-06 with low mileage and the 4.7 motor. then get one of those. Do the due diligence. Inspect it well. They are really great trucks. That 4.7 motor is amazing. The used prices now though are crazy. My two cents.
checked the Toyota website, day/night mirror is standard on SR and SR5. autodimming is on higher trims. SR5 gets 4-way manual front seats. not even a height adjustment on the driver's seat.
Reports shows that the twin turbo iforce v6 is not only more powerful than the v8 but is also more efficient. There’s also rumours that Toyota is developing a turbo Diesel engine; hence why they did away with the v8.
@@MeliorIlle It is if you don’t want to spend alot. I configured an SR Double Cab with 6.5 bed, 4x4, tow hitch, and rubber mats and it was only 41k. I’d never spend $60+ for a half ton truck. I don’t care what anyone says the higher trims will depreciate a lot. People complain about the detuned engine in the SR, but I bet it lasts much longer. The tow rating is lower but realistically you shouldn’t be towing more than 7000 lbs with a half ton.
OMG! I had no idea you guys were here in CO! I'm in Fort Collins right now as I'm watching this. Great video! I too have always wanted a silver 8-ft double cab. Currently have a beat up 2011 Tundra DC 6.5 ft that I don't think I'll ever get rid of, so I'll just have to save up for one of these one day. Just subbed; Thanks for the informative videos, keep up the good work
I think I’ll just stick with the trusty ol’ V8. No turbos to worry about, engine less stressed. Saving a few $ on fuel isn’t always worth the trade offs. The 8ft long bed is definitely the way to go. P.S. my 2012 long bed is exactly 98” long not including the gate and 66” wide lower inside wall to wall. I also love my under seat storage tool boxes that came standard.
The wheel base with this cab looks odd, but I understand the functionality of it. The hidden door handle on the rear door from the previous gen would look better than the bulky door handle. IMO, this wheelbase with a crew cab would be a good configuration for those looking for a bit longer bed in a crew cab.
if you live in snowing states, front sensors get blocked every time it snows. This catches people who never had sensors before off guard when the warning shows. I got claustrophobic just looking at the back seat. I tried an 18 tundra db 8ft bed, and I can not get used to the turn radius and going into tight parking spaces and decided against it. A 2021 db 8ft bed runs between $38-42k, with an option for bench front seats, 6 passengers.
The thing I found out was parking a 07 DC longbed backwards was the easiest thing ever. Easier than a lexus es, acura rdx, and toyota fj of the same year. Idk
I'm renting a 2020 Tundra 5.7 SR5 TRD Off-road while my car is in the shop. If you live near Mount Pocono, I think Enterprise is trying to sell it. 20k miles on the ODO. They asked if I was in the market to buy when I picked it up.
Looks love the redesign but my question is with those vents inside of the truck, are they trying to copy the style of the F150 idk kind of gives me that impression.
@Rick Yeah I guess so bud! I just seen that same vent design in the new ford F150 when it came out last year, on the other hand Toyota products are known for the reliability will have get one for myself.
Quick question, I noticed when the tailgate is open near the opening is a box-like protruding shape from bottom up (2” wide maybe 1 1/4”)…so you think that is a built bed stiffener?? Watching Tacoma owners on UA-cam they add an aftermarket stiffener….
To me that's its biggest downfall. All new pickup trucks are great. It's the mechanical longevity that counts. If you keep your vehicle over 5 years. That's usually about the hundred plus thousand Mile Mark for me. It would be nice to see reviews from people who have models of trucks still brand new on dealers lots. The ram classic nothing has changed with the driveline, you can still find the old body style tundra brand new on lots there may be one or two more I can't think of. Show some hundred thousand mile reviews of those trucks. That would be the selling point for me
This is the problem with Toyotas. When they don't give issues you don't look at others. When my dad started in 1987 Corolla I started loving Toyota and wasn't confident enough to buy anything else. That old 1987 still runs young after 223K on ODO in 2019 with original engine and transmission. Not sure how much he has driven by now.
why are rhe tie down points in the bed not coated near tailgate but coated near cab. mine is the same way and bothers me why they would coat them it will just tear off
I've owned aTundra sr5 since Dec of 99, a new 2000 for my DIVORCE lol. Almost 300000 miles on it when my son in law took over it when I got a new Tundra sr5 in 2014, here it is March 2022 and still going strong. Not for sure on the new one yet just wait and see. Honestly I think my 14 is not as tough as the 2000 was so ????
We need way more of these video's of real owners telling the real stories.
and gas mileage
I’m thinking it’s not as good as advertised…probably same as the smaller 4.6 liter V8 from the outgoing model. Hopefully it’s as reliable as the Discontinued V8’s, only time will tell.
Sure...
No it's not that I just don't agree with these car guys. They drive the car for a day or so and give good or bad options.
how do you know its real.. he might be the biggest liar in the world
This is a real tundra. Basic and functional. Work trucks like these are the trucks that really get used and last forever. Hope we see a follow up when he reaches 200k miles.
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@@Natethegreat200c if they dont make 200k we will all be disappointed. Cross your fingers with this new powertrain.
Thing is the 22 won't last as long because of turbos they don't last and are expensive to replace everything about this truck is a downgrade less room in the back seat smaller fuel tank than the previous generation it's not a wold beater toyota got our hype up
@@nickforest7816 im with ya 100% . the worst thing they could do is ditch the proven 5.7. That is the reason I bought a tundra in the first place. I bet the 5.7 with the 10 speed and 3.30 gear set in this new body style would get better fuel economy than this v6 can get. And it would last a million miles. I dont want this truck to fail but I wont be getting rid of my 2018 tundra any time soon!
@@browndogstt8546 do you agree if a truck sits over 30 days without being fixed it's considered a lemon saw a video some guy had a lunor rock 2022 tundra had it a week and he had the turbo waste gate problem happen the parts are on back order to fix it but they don't know when the parts will arive so the guy has a 60,000 dollar brick at this point he says he likes the truck but if they can't fix it in a certain amount of time he wants a brand new one
Nice to hear from an actual owner and what they have experienced with the truck. Really gives you an idea of what it might be like to live with this vehicle on a daily basis.
This truck owner is the real deal. Good for him finding a truck without a dealer “market adjustment”
Oh yea!
I’ve owned my 22 Platinum for 3wks now. Traded in a 14 with 250k that I bought new. Still have my 2007 5.7L that I bought new. The 2022 is a major upgrade in every way. Ride quality, fit and finish, towing, hauling, general power…you can tell they made a major effort to totally reinvent the truck. Averaging 19mpg mixed driving which is a huge upgrade alone. Don’t know what the future holds in terms of reliability, but I’m willing to roll the dice on Toyota.
Great video. Really appreciate real world owner feedback.
Great video. I think one of the better “Love it or Hate” shows. Tundra looks good without all the bells and whistles still.
I can’t help it, I like the plainer trucks, think it looks great, love the 8ft bed, I’ve said it a hundred times truck people are just plain good folks!!! Enjoyed this a lot!
@Mazinblaster Z was in Dallas a few years ago, drove out and I just gotta say ain’t no moss growing under their tires, they fly, not as bad as Atlanta, in Atlanta ain’t many with enough common sense to drive😂🤣
You did a great job Andrej you are such a down to earth guy.
This owner seems like a solid guy. Love the truck. 👍
Andre, Judging by your reaction I have to ask, is this the first pickup with an 8 foot bed ever seen on TFL? ;-) Steve, thanks for introducing us to a genuine work truck in basic, highly functional specification. Good luck with your new Tundra! As you usually own your trucks for a long time, please come back in yearly intervals to keep us updated. We really NEED to know if the turbo V6 and 10 speed transmission are as good as the powertrain they replaced. 🙂
I second this... Keep in touch, Steve
Yes, this is the first Tundra 8-ft bed I spent some time with. However, I have driven MANY heavy-duty pickup trucks with 8-foot beds.
@@TFLtruck Andre, No offense was intended. Maybe I should have been more specific and said 1/2 ton pickup with an 8 foot bed. Many old-timers like myself still consider pickups as work vehicles as opposed to 'lifestyle choices' so we expect a 3 ton truck to be able to carry a few sheets of plywood or a bunch of 2X4s with the tailgate closed. Many of us grew up around station wagons that could hold that kind of load. Come to think of it, my car can carry 8 foot 2X4s inside with its fold-forward front passenger seat. If I am loading a handful of 2X4s inside my compact wagon and see a $60,000 pickup with 8 foot 2X4s dangling 3 feet beyond the tailgate, I chuckle. At the end of the day, some of us just like to see modern half-ton pickups capable of doing the things low-tech trucks did very easily decades ago.
"While Americans can’t seem to get enough of the mid-size pickups from Japanese automakers, they absolutely shun their full-size trucks. According to data from WardsIntelligence, the highest market share Toyota has seen with Tundra was 9.1% and that was in 2007. It currently hovers in the 5% range. It’s even worse for Nissan. The best the Titan was able to muster was 3.5% of the market in 2005. Today it’s at 1.5%. With the Detroit Three commanding 94% of full-size pickup sales this year, it might almost make more sense for Toyota and Nissan to share a large truck platform." Autoline
Great video Andre! I like how this guy wanted a basic truck like many of us who don’t want to spend over $50k on a truck. It’s a work tool for many of us and this is an awesome spec.
Not only the first 8.1 foot Tundra but also with a bed liner! Those are really options nobody else chose.
OMG
Hmm, my 2011 has a 8' bed! I haul 4x8 plywood and sheetrock year round with it. And it has quite a bit bigger cab to boot.
@@hitone4319 Yes the 2nd gen was roomier. I meant this was the first 3rd gen with 8.1' bed. The 3rd gen is weird.
I purchased a brand new 07 SR5 it has 282k worry free miles. I towed a 35ft DBDH TT for 15,000 miles and once out west over the Rockies with no problems. I live in the UP of MI. They love to salt the roads. The nearest car wash is 35 miles away. So, I hooked up the hot water heater to the outside hose. It works great. Hardly any rust to see on the painted surfaces. My wife's 06 Highlander has 312k still going strong.
I own a 2o generation tundra , it has 450k plus miles on it ; and still running great same tran and same engine my plan is to make it to one million miles on it , wish me luck
Good luck and I think you will make it !
Like that he mentioned the sensors don’t work when covered in snow. Had that experience and did not know why adaptive cruise control wasn’t working and what all the beeping was when driving around. I know sounds basic but I did not know. Never hear anyone talk about it in reviews. Great video. Please bring more real owners.
Wonder if they could’ve built it inside and on top of the dash…up against the bottom of the windshield
It’s not only a Toyota thing, None of my vehicle’s adaptive systems (GM/Ford) work when snow and or ice is present.Living in the Midwest I honestly don’t thing I would want the system to operate in snowy conditions, to many variables present.
It is so unbelievably ridiculous the Toyota did not install some sort of warming wire for the sensors. How difficult could it be? I'm going to try to do something on my new truck
@@greatcornholio5541 in parts of Europe I believe there's a mandatory headlamp sprayer requirement. Pretty sure I can rig something up (spray & heat} that will do the trick to keep the sensors running.
I travel a lot overseas and experience these problems with every new rental vehicle that have these type of sensors installed.
In general I think it's a half-baked idea. Many times when I'm overtaking another vehicle my vehicle suddenly breaks very sharply. I've had to adapt my driving Style to the computerized safety system. Definitely not a fan. A few weeks ago overseas my rental vehicle braked on its own very sharp. The vehicle behind me braked very sharp and the vehicle behind him hit him.
On the other hand in an emergency braking situation in aggressive driving it suddenly comes into play and it's useful though it's still a half-baked idea
Most of these sensor don’t work in Snow and Icy climate regardless of the make and model. I for one don’t want some of these systems operating in snowy/icy conditions.
I love all of TFL's content. Truly! But these are some of my favorite! Andre and the gang are really in tune with what their viewers want and love! Another PHENOMENAL job my friend! Happy new year and keep up the outstanding and amazing work!💯👍🏽👍🏽💯
I really enjoy these episodes. They’re not biased, plus they can actually talk about the negatives without holding back since they aren’t journalists afraid of what car companies and viewers might think..
I own a 14 double cab myself and it's ashame how the made the back seat space so much smaller. Really shrunk the cabs down on these new ones. But this is a decent looking truck. Gotta hear an update from this guy in a year for sure
They totally ruined the DC trucks! Backseat isn't fit for toddlers.
I have a 2014 Double Cab as well, and the new tundra has 1.5” to 2” less useable rear leg room. And the rear backrest on my ‘14 had a nice angle to it, not ramrod straight like the new ones. I have had myself and my brother (@5’11.5” and 5’10.5”) and a couple guys 6’2” and 6’3” in the back, and there was not much extra space but they all said they were comfortable. I am disappointed in this new design.
2012 and 2017 owner. And the truck bed height is much shorter. Among other things. So sad. Toyota failed.
See how difficult it was for the Owner to get onto the tailgate. Take note Toyota of the other truck manufacturers that have easier and convenient gadgets to get in the bed of the truck. Toyota even rounded off the rear bumper making it even harder to get in the back of the bed. I won’t even get started on the tow hooks. Definitely keeping my 2019 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro for a very long time.
I really wish Toyota kept the same rear door handle that was on the previous generation to the new one. I think it would look better and it was synonymous to Toyota. Kind of disappointed about that.
I like it on my 20...very unique.
@@shayjohnson5830 I got my 20 Tundra for that reason. I seen how bad Ford has been with the Ecobust...I want nothing to do with turbos.
Nah the new one looks better.
Absolutely, the pocket handles look so much better.
@@gregdixon3797 Eh, having it the same as in the front makes it sleeker, more minimal in a way. I still love the 2nd gen Tundra. I wish Toyota would keep producing it like RAM does with the RAM Classic.
Great video. Happy to see some positivity about this truck helps me to feel better if I decide to pick one up soon!
Suggestion for the cloth seats and avoiding the rings with water: when you get the truck, buy a can of 3M Scotch Guard and spray your seats - and your carpets if you want! - I recommend 2 layers at least, ideally 3 layers. You could then spill red wine on your seat and pretty much just wipe it off with a damp cloth and it will never show... even on pale fabric... repeat the treatment every couple years... (also works on any fabric!)
Best part of my latte is watching this show before heading out to church. I am an automotive auctioneer and see these things bring crazy money. Cheers !
Owner testimonials are the best. Keep'em coming!
I own 2007 SR5 with 282k still going. I do my own maint. I live in MI in the UP the road salt is nasty. I hooked my home hot water to the outside hose, works great. The nearest car wash is 30 miles away. Yes, things break.....I changed several front bearings, starter(tip- take the starter apart and drop it out, install in reverse), waterpump,..........and follow the regular maint rules. Other than that, eveything works, nothing broken, cracked.......well built machine. My wifes 2006 Highlander has 311k still runs great. Glad I bought Toyotas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here's an unfortunate fun fact. The rear leg leg is only .8 of an inch longer then the LC500 which is nonexistent. They should of used the 6 inches behind the grill for the cab.
Yeah, big disappointment. The older tundra had room for ppl in the short cab. This one is pretty marginal.
There’s a reason there’s 6 inches of space behind the grill. The engineers didn’t just forget about that
MDF and melamine sheets are 49"x97". If they don't fit between the wheel wells then the Toyota engineers are completely out of touch with construction needs. 5'x5' Scaffold frames also need to fit between the box sides. I am really not liking the fact that they went with the composite box. I would rather have a box with dents then a box with holes..... There are all kinds of examples of Tacoma beds with holes and cracks and how to repair.
Buy one from a dealer without the tub, and put on a custom tray.
Tacoma owner here, where have you heard about the beds with holes and cracking? Genuinely curious, first I've heard of it and I use my truck as a truck, want to see if I'll have issues in the future. Never heard of an issue with the composites
I bought a first generation tundra in 2006 it has 485000 miles on it and still runs perfect I'll guess I'll get a 4th Gen. When or if this one ever wears out.
You mean 3rd gen
Love this episode! Gotta respect owners that can honestly tell what they like and don't like about their new purchase!
I currently own 2012 Tundra double cab with 8.1’ and was in the process of ordering the new 2022 tundra with 8’ bed. I went on Toyota site to compare the dimensions between my truck and the new one and found that the new bed has way less volume than mine !! The 2022 bed is 1.3” lower in depth than the 2012, 7.7” narrower in width and 1.1” shorter in length . The new Tundra has more payload but much less volume!
That's one way to increase payload 🙄
Imagine a truck that does 200k miles with the same engine and transmission, plus it holds value.
Love Andre and the whole TFL crew.
More of these please. The owners videos are the best.
Love the show format. Bring real owners who have experience with the actual cars! Keep up this format. Way better then the “walk around” reviews.
I've only had tundras since 2009. first truck was a 2006 SR5 extended cab. loved that truck. stable, nimble. bit of sports car excitement with towing capacity. lost it when I let a kid run in to it ... frame damage. almost cried when I left that truck at the salvage yard. now in a 2018 SR5... drove tundras from 2014 to the new (at the time 2020). for me? the 2018 was the apex truck. no bells. the only whistles I get are from the folks that see it in the parking lot.
People say they want basic strong trucks. Number one reason people didn’t buy a tundra was fuel economy. Second was features and benefits. People want the fancy dash, the tech, the cool stitching on the seats. The new tundra is a reflection of what current tundra owners asked for in regards to changes
I used to have a 2008 Tundra DC 4wd and just bought me a 2015 Sequoia Plat 4x4. Love them. Best American built truck! Little things like that rear exterior door handle irk me. Toyota did a great design hiding that rear door handle and for a redesign just to show they made a change they un-innovate. Same with the rear seat cupholders. Used to be a great stow away design and now they are static and protruding. Why regress?
Really enjoyed this format with real owners.
Nice job on this interview. 🇨🇦
I've owned my 22 tundra for about two weeks now. Let me rewind. I had a 20 rebel for almost 2 years. I loved that truck but the GMC Sierra at4 caught my eye with the 3.0 Diesel. I traded my rebel in on the GMC and 2400 mile in the GMC I possessed the truck for 2 out of 6 weeks. Kept throwing check engine lights and the techs didn't prove competent on what was wrong. They were throwing darts at the board so I traded it in on the tundra. Not my first pick but it was the reliability I was looking for. This tundra I'm slowly starting to fall in love with. I thought I'd be looking for something later but the truck has plenty of power. I thought it would lack torque but the V6 has plenty. Very happy with it.
Great video - nice to hear from an actual Tundra owner.
i bought this same truck in white…getting a 3” lift now…already took it offroad at stock height and tires…amazing response and great truck
I noticed the owner had to sit on the tailgate and swing his legs up to get in. That won’t be fun for the over 50 crowd. Thanks Toyota for eliminating any good way to access the bed.
Silver Cymbal channel has a video on how to install a step.
They have a bumper step foran option.
so what did old people do 10 years ago when steps didn't exist on trucks? Bitch like you?
The previous doublecab had much more room in the backseat.
Yep, because it doesnt come with a 8ft bed
@@legrosroger the previous gen double cab came with an 8ft bed. I have the double cab. The CrewMax didn’t come with the 6.5ft bed, but now can be optioned with one.
@@legrosroger You are not too bright. They reduced the standard bed length and cab. The front end much longer.
@@legrosroger The bed length has nothing to do with the cab size. There is very little room in the double cabs.
What about the turbo waste gate debacle? Are you going to cover it?
Wow you bought that Tundra from the exact same dealership that I bought my 08 Highlander in 2007. They were doing good business back then so I hope they’re still doing well. Hopefully your new Tundra lasts as long as I’ve had my SUV.
I love that configuration! I have owned that configuration in a 2007. 163 WB 3 inch’s longer than my 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 Dually.
TFL Studios are always helping us out with these super informative videos, asking real people real questions!... Thanks guys!
I'll be buying my first tundra in 5-6 weeks. Im super excited. I too chose the 8ft bed. I make outdoor tables and this will make deliveries a lot easier.
It's interesting that the owner noted the new truck's bed being narrower. I am not super familiar with the older Tundras, but I suspect it's due to the design of the new sheet molded composite bed. The interior bed sides look like they don't have the same concavity that you get with a stamped steel bed. Unless you are regularly filling the bed with loose material like pea gravel or dirt, that extra volume is pretty useless. Let's say you are loading boxes, there isn't much you can do with that extra bit of space.
What possible reason do you have for rationalizing cost cutting? It's significantly narrower, has less usable space, and is now composite. This is unacceptable in a 40k+ truck. Toyota fans will do the craziest mental gymnastics to pretend their trucks aren't hot garbage.
I just measured my 2011 Tundra it's 66" wide and 49.5" between the wheels
@@goddzirra I'm not a Toyota fan if you were referring to me. I haven't owned a Toyota in 12 years and didn't love that truck (Tacoma). Who's to say that composite bed doesn't cost more to manufacture than a steel bed? Those composite beds have their advantages, too. It was one feature I liked on my Tacoma and like the composite bed on my Ridgeline. It will never rust, doesn't dent, and it doesn't need to have a spray on lining to protect it. GMC also offers a composite bed in the Sierra and it is an extra cost option. They seem pretty robust.
11:50 So the mirror is still manual dimming! It has dimming so that's fine. I'm used to not having dimming function at all.
This is a real truck guy who uses his truck nothing fancy but everything he needs I respect that
Great video Andre . just noticed that is not easy access to the bed.
I absolutely love my 22 Tundra. Plan on driving it for years to come
I like this tundra and the owner sounds honest and he get what he need for his life and work, thanks Andrew for bring this awesome video, I hope see more videos like this, 🤙🏼🤙🏼👌🏼.
The dealership told my friend that his Tundra 1794 edition and many others are defective and may head back to the plant. Out here in Virginia, trucks came on train to Maryland yard and we're inspected and have gone no further. If anyone has heard of such news, please let us know.
Defective waste gates. Have to pull the cab completely off the frame to fix. There are videos on UA-cam about it.
@@anthonyunderwood684 you have to pull the cab to replace a turbo? You mean to tell me the turbos aren’t accessible? If that’s true what an epic disaster of a truck
@@sashly99 that’s what all the videos I have watched are showing how they repair them.
@@anthonyunderwood684 wow that’s awful.
Yup along with the trdpro Tundras. Buyer beware 😵
Very Cool Vid.
Had 1 Tundra 15 years, almost bought the big guy size, but passed. Did the usual repairs for any vehicle.... suspension, ball joints, U joints, fuel pump all before they went out. Tough to get rid of it.
Racking the miles on it....
Great video to give an owners perspective.
I’ve missed these reviews! Glad to see a new Dude I love or hate my ride…👍
Tundra owner: sure, sure
Andrei: says something
Tundra owner: sure, sure….. sure
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Sure, sure
Seeing this made me really glad to have bought my 2021 SR5 Double Cab brand new for less than msrp.
These trucks are bulletproof and reliable says man on his fourth truck since i bought the 99 powerstroke thats still in the driveway.
I've lived for nearly 22 years and I'm still waiting for my first. Really excited to almost get one. Just happened the market gave me the finger
Young you is? If you can find the first generation Toyota Tundra maybe like 03-06 with low mileage and the 4.7 motor. then get one of those. Do the due diligence. Inspect it well. They are really great trucks. That 4.7 motor is amazing. The used prices now though are crazy. My two cents.
checked the Toyota website, day/night mirror is standard on SR and SR5. autodimming is on higher trims. SR5 gets 4-way manual front seats. not even a height adjustment on the driver's seat.
Great review from the owner. 👍👍
Definitely needs the v8 back ,tow hooks
Reports shows that the twin turbo iforce v6 is not only more powerful than the v8 but is also more efficient. There’s also rumours that Toyota is developing a turbo Diesel engine; hence why they did away with the v8.
@@bronzin1445 they ain’t making a diesel
@12:52 > My 18 ram had that Cubby and honestly I like to see it in my future trucks as well, very useful on the fly and specially with longer trips
These new Tundras look awesome in long box form
I prefer the short box with the full size rear doors, but I can't deny that this is not just cool, but very useful as well.
The base SR model is the best looking trim, and that isn't a good thing.
@@MeliorIlle IMO, the 1794 is the best looking.
@@MeliorIlle It is if you don’t want to spend alot. I configured an SR Double Cab with 6.5 bed, 4x4, tow hitch, and rubber mats and it was only 41k. I’d never spend $60+ for a half ton truck. I don’t care what anyone says the higher trims will depreciate a lot. People complain about the detuned engine in the SR, but I bet it lasts much longer. The tow rating is lower but realistically you shouldn’t be towing more than 7000 lbs with a half ton.
No they don't. They are garbage
I’m I glad i watched this vid, I carry a lot of sheets that are 49 wide. MDF and melamine. I’ve just stroked the Tundra off my list.
OMG! I had no idea you guys were here in CO! I'm in Fort Collins right now as I'm watching this. Great video! I too have always wanted a silver 8-ft double cab. Currently have a beat up 2011 Tundra DC 6.5 ft that I don't think I'll ever get rid of, so I'll just have to save up for one of these one day. Just subbed; Thanks for the informative videos, keep up the good work
I think I’ll just stick with the trusty ol’ V8. No turbos to worry about, engine less stressed. Saving a few $ on fuel isn’t always worth the trade offs. The 8ft long bed is definitely the way to go. P.S. my 2012 long bed is exactly 98” long not including the gate and 66” wide lower inside wall to wall. I also love my under seat storage tool boxes that came standard.
Love this new format. Keep them coming! Great job Andre!
Real owners tell the truth. Great video. Thought the rear seat lacks legroom. If the driver is 6’2, forget about it!
Well, thats why they have the Crewmax 😁 just no long bed
If you have any rear passengers with legs they won't fit in any truck besides a real crew cab truck.
The wheel base with this cab looks odd, but I understand the functionality of it. The hidden door handle on the rear door from the previous gen would look better than the bulky door handle.
IMO, this wheelbase with a crew cab would be a good configuration for those looking for a bit longer bed in a crew cab.
I had a Ford Powerstroke crew cab with 8 ft bed. It was a bucking horse on the concrete segment highway going through Utah.
if you live in snowing states, front sensors get blocked every time it snows. This catches people who never had sensors before off guard when the warning shows.
I got claustrophobic just looking at the back seat. I tried an 18 tundra db 8ft bed, and I can not get used to the turn radius and going into tight parking spaces and decided against it.
A 2021 db 8ft bed runs between $38-42k, with an option for bench front seats, 6 passengers.
The thing I found out was parking a 07 DC longbed backwards was the easiest thing ever. Easier than a lexus es, acura rdx, and toyota fj of the same year. Idk
I'm a Toyota fanboy, but being honest, the front grill looks hideous. Change that and add recovery points in the front.
I think the grill looks good if blacked out. There are recovery points under the truck, not convenient, but will work.
And put the V8 back in it
@@dominica2765 No way with $4-$6 a gallon gas.
@@user-tb7rn1il3q where do you live?
I’d get the CrewMax with the 6.5 foot bed and if I need to tow a utility trailer to finish up the job, then that’s fine with me.
I bought my first Tundra a 2021 and had to add a Trans cooler but the V8 has proven to be reliable the JURY is still out on the v6 turbo
Thank you for this excellent real life review, All the Best
I'm renting a 2020 Tundra 5.7 SR5 TRD Off-road while my car is in the shop. If you live near Mount Pocono, I think Enterprise is trying to sell it. 20k miles on the ODO. They asked if I was in the market to buy when I picked it up.
My dad just got one of these and he is in love with it
Had a 2000 a 2011 and 2013 Tundra and never a failure and outta site resale. Now waiting on new 4runner to replace my 3rd runner eventually.
Great video! Love it when the tape measure comes out. 😍😍
Great honest take on the Tundra!
Notice how the guy had sit on the tailgate to get in the bed of the truck to measure the width? No place to step on the bumper....
Looks love the redesign but my question is with those vents inside of the truck, are they trying to copy the style of the F150 idk kind of gives me that impression.
@Rick Yeah I guess so bud! I just seen that same vent design in the new ford F150 when it came out last year, on the other hand Toyota products are known for the reliability will have get one for myself.
@Rick That would be the day Ford has anything Toyota would want.
@Rick The list is even longer in the recall category. F150 leads all other vehicles, car or truck. That's innovative?
@Rick Wrong! My opinion is based on facts, yours on bs. Do you really believe Ford builds better than Toyota?
Quick question, I noticed when the tailgate is open near the opening is a box-like protruding shape from bottom up (2” wide maybe 1 1/4”)…so you think that is a built bed stiffener?? Watching Tacoma owners on UA-cam they add an aftermarket stiffener….
Love this video so much! Hope Toyota listens to customers like him.
Fantastic, another great real life review from TFL, not everybody can and/or will pay up to 100K for a truck, thank you Andre 💪🏻
What I hate about full-size trucks is either you get no back seat at all or a massive lounge that’s a waste of space and wheelbase.
I do not want or need turbos on my vehicle they are expensive to replace.
They already having problems with the wastegate
To me that's its biggest downfall. All new pickup trucks are great. It's the mechanical longevity that counts. If you keep your vehicle over 5 years. That's usually about the hundred plus thousand Mile Mark for me. It would be nice to see reviews from people who have models of trucks still brand new on dealers lots. The ram classic nothing has changed with the driveline, you can still find the old body style tundra brand new on lots there may be one or two more I can't think of. Show some hundred thousand mile reviews of those trucks. That would be the selling point for me
Love this video, thanks to the owner for his time
This is the problem with Toyotas. When they don't give issues you don't look at others. When my dad started in 1987 Corolla I started loving Toyota and wasn't confident enough to buy anything else. That old 1987 still runs young after 223K on ODO in 2019 with original engine and transmission. Not sure how much he has driven by now.
Did you say Toyotas don’t give issues? Living under a rock 🪨.
@@Natethegreat200c Sorry they are really bad..😀😀
why are rhe tie down points in the bed not coated near tailgate but coated near cab. mine is the same way and bothers me why they would coat them it will just tear off
That back seat is cramped compared to previous configs.
What about Twin turbos issue, which lot of owners are complaining about this new tundra.
Would love to see you guys throw a tune on your new tundra. BMS just released their jb4 piggyback tuner!
Seeing this almost makes me want to buy a super clean 2004-2006 double cab Tundra,but they're still commanding low to mid 20's.....IF you can find one
I've owned aTundra sr5 since Dec of 99, a new 2000 for my DIVORCE lol. Almost 300000 miles on it when my son in law took over it when I got a new Tundra sr5 in 2014, here it is March 2022 and still going strong. Not for sure on the new one yet just wait and see. Honestly I think my 14 is not as tough as the 2000 was so ????
Width measurement at wheel well is only 49” where it could be difficult to load up the RV slide-in truck camper.