yea but thats because toyota has limited what they can and cant tell the general public yet, they want to keep certain things under wraps until its officially released
Guys, again, when shifting between 4HI to 4Lo, and you are in Neutral, always, always let go of the brake slightly and step back on the brake to let everything unbind. Then it will shift flawlessly, hills or flat.
@@bradybearboy Same on all 4wd that I have driven (Jeep Wrangler, Ford F-150, 4Runner, Chevy 1500). Briefly let off the brake to allow some slack on the transfer case to allow release of 4WD low before shifting from N to D. Surprised these TFL pros don’t realize this.
Despite this artificially developed course specific for this truck, it's still more hardcore than 95% of owners will do. Given that this truck seems like the perfect as it sits, no 35's, lift or mud terrains necessary.
And with 35s it would lose some of the efficiency it gained from dumping the V8. That being said, perhaps Toyota has a re-worked V8 waiting in the wings that will be introduced in a year or two. Having a V8 available amongst turbo V6s has kept many Ford owners happy over the years.
Maybe we can pick one up in 10 to 15 years. As long as Toyota doesn’t screw up the v6 turbo it’ll still be running then. It is a Toyota, if anybody can do a v6 turbo right it’s them.
I've been waiting for a first gen V8 raptor prices to come down and after 10 yrs they're still high. Desirable trucks will remain expensive until gas prices skyrocket.
I'm buying a civic hatchback cause it will save me 25k compared to this truck; and when I'm in a better position in 3-5 years with an ACTUAL need for it I will be looking at the TT V6 tundra so I'm right there with you. Drooling over something I can't truly afford right now but I like every minute of it.
When the aftermarket catches up to this model I'll take a 2 inch lift with 35 inch mud terrains. That's the go to move, unless 4 inches if lift is needed for the 35's.
Always seems like more is required to add true 35” tires on regular 1/2 tons, trimming wheel well liners, zip tying stuff outta the way, fender flares, etc. and a lift to accommodate 35”s off-road only makes sense if it also involves increasing the suspensions performance to allow for more travel, otherwise you run out of travel much more quickly w/ the higher ride height & it kills the ride/capability. Like you can’t just “raptorfy” a standard F150 very easily or for the amount of $$$ difference it is to just buy one straight up.
I own an '04 Tundra 4.7 and my folks now have a '20 RAM 1500 5.7 e-torque, and I dunno about this new tundra... They got the RAM off-road package that came with hill descent control, real tow hooks, skid plates, rear locker, wildpeaks and a 1" lift. Plus, the whole thing was still well under $40k out-the-door. That scraping was just the icing on the cake for what this truck is really intended for; being a high profit margin driveway queen.
I agree that scraping of those steps was terrible. 4x4 trucks are supposed to be more higher. I taught he was gonna hit the differential. It looks as high or a little lower than my 2013 f150 2 wheel drive.
I’m on my 4th Tundra and have the 2022 Tundra Platinum in order. (I will keep my ‘07 Tacoma forever). Rear air bags for towing is a key feature for us.
Any special reason why? I can have them added to my 2011 crewmax. 2” drop when towing but I heard it rides rougher with air pumps at max 50 psi when towing?
@@izzyizzm8761 I have rear air bags on my 2007 tacoma. Yes, it's a rougher ride if you air it up, but only if your not towing. When towing, it's more like preload, and keeps the suspension feeling like it does without a load, instead of becoming more bouncy and bottoming out.
I was considering getting this truck but after seeing this video I am going to keep looking. There were so many issues that concern me. I really appreciate you highlighting them. 1. If you park on a hill you can not put a seatbelt on. 2. You can not change from 4 low to 4 high on a hill and even have problems on flat. 3. Even on the toyota course the height is too low to keep the steps from bottoming out on a minor high spot. 4. The center screen will not keep the camera view on when you want it to.
Not a fan of this thing, but in fairness most 1/2 tons rock 32” tires, most of the “off-road” variants have 33”s, the only trucks w/ 35”s or bigger from factory? Raptor, TRX, & Tremor package super duty Fords
@@michalp2362 that’s how it is for Jeeps too but they’ve still got them 🤷♂️ Most do already come with tie-down points that are strong enough to be recovered from so those work well enough
You guys always knock it out of the park with reviews! I remember not too long ago when you guys started making these vids. You’ve come a long way. Your knowledge helps make our decisions when purchasing these vehicles. Thank you and please continue your efforts and dedication!
Unless you get the 20in tired you get 31.5 michelins on 18in rims, so you have less clearance but the crawl works great and tons of power in 4low, I have the army green trd off road
honestly like the one cut style. you two have such an entertaining dynamic and the part where Andre scraped the running board and asked if it was going to be left in the video was way too funny.
Only thing I wanna correct is those tires. They aren’t aggressive at all. I’ve got some fire stone at 2s and they are pretty aggressive for all terrains
I actually tried this out in my 2nd gen Tacoma last weekend because I remembered complaints about stuff not wanting to engage on hills. I use my 4x4 all the time and never noticed any issues. I parked on a steep up hill slope and it went right into 4hi, then 4 low, and only took a second or two for the diff to lock. Mine is a 2015 maybe it’s just the newer ones
Gonna be tricky fitting 35's that don't rub with less than 6" of lift. Unless you get custom fenders or do lots of trimming. Chevy guys know the struggle.
They may fit with just a 2-3 inch. You can fit 35’s on the current Silverado with just a 2inch lift with no rubbing since they moved away from the squared wheel wells.
Toyota already confirmed that 35's will fit with the factory 3" lift. Even on the current Tundras, you can fit 35's with 1-3" of lift, you may just need a BMC.
You just answered a burning question of mine! Can we get the digital dash on the Limited trim? Yes we can! (not sure if it requires TRD package or hybrid yet) AWESOME! (no auto wipers though lol. probably need 1794 or Platinum for that)
@@dlg5485 interesting. Was towing my trailer up a grassy hill that was softer than I thought. Lost traction in 2WD, so shifted to 4HI staying still so I did not dig up the hill anymore, 2 seconds later I was off in 4HI not slipping anymore. ‘12 F-150 XLT 4x4.
That noise you hear in a 4Runner, Tacoma, or Land Cruiser that you claim sounds like a "Machine Gun" is the A-Trac. Lockers don't make noise. The A-Trac is the thing that is stopping spin using the brakes. Lockers are very different. They actually lock the diff and both wheels on the locked diff turn at the same rate.
@@vex-nh I was actually commenting on the fact that both testers were shocked that the lockers were quieter than they used to be. No. The noise they were hearing was not lockers at all. It was A-Trac. Lockers are vastly different than A-Trac.
@@russellstrom8234 I’m not debating that. But the reviewers were right in claiming that people look for a rear locker and that it is new to the Tundra. My whole point is the reviewers clearly didn’t understand what they were experiencing in the past and what the locker is actually doing.
I have owned a 2000, 2007 2017 Tacoma, 2008 and 2014 4runner, and currently a 2016 Tundra... All are a pain in the ass to get into and out of 4X4 and 4L.
Here’s a question, what does the TRD pro model offer you that this off-road model doesn’t? What’s the reason to upgrade? Besides the red accents, stickers, and badges?? I know the wheels are slightly off set, but what else?
Does the hybrid truck shut off the gas engine using any “auto-off” technology? How does that work on this model? I’m interested in how the hybrid will shut off and kick back on at stop lights. Or…does the engine just idle? If not, it seems like the starter will wear out too fast!
These TFL guys drive a lot of 4WD, have a lot of great content, and Andre is a professional mechanic but I am surprised they still don’t know how to shift between 4Lo and 4Hi. This is a frequent challenge for them. They need to try briefly letting off the brake before shifting back from N to D.
I've noticed with my Tacoma and I've heard from other people that Toyotas can be very finicky with shifting in and out of 4wd, especially high to low range.
Roman mentioned multiple times that the Tundra should have 35s from factory but @12:52 the front of the truck almost bottomed out and if it had 35s the tires probably would of hit the fender/wheelwell. Also @15:10 the 35s wouldn't be able to do the articulation course with 35s, but even after Roman seeing that he still mentions the Tundra should have 35s lol. I guess Roman isn't a believer of function over form lol
Been a truck guy my whole life but there's a lot of new wage truck things that I don't like like getting a lift just so you can put big rims and knobby tires on your truck and then never go off-road That's stupid to me The whole point of knobby tires is for going in the woods or snow or sand there's a trade-off they're better off-road but they're worse on the road they're heavier They cause more wear and tear on components They cause less gas mileage They cause a worse ride so you're getting all those negatives for the one positive of being able to drive in the dirt better but if you don't go in the woods ever you're just getting all negatives
Big rims suck, but more aggressive tread is great if you live in an area that gets a decent amount of snow and you don't want to be bothered with switching between snow tires and summer tires.
Are the tires still a thin Passenger tire or did Toyota actually put a proper LT truck tire? My 2016 cost me 3 $280 tires from simple rocks and sticks. Best thing I ever did was go to LTs a couple yrs back and not one tire replaced yet knock on wood.
so what happens if you drive at high speed in 4LO,? ive heard thats bad for the transmission. and btw my tundra does the same thing, you put it on 4lo or high and you have to drive a few feet to ENGAGE
Transmission doesn’t care. As long as the engine RPMs are within normal operating range you can go as fast as that will allow. No big mystery, it is just a gear reduction in the transfer case.
@@majerrahim yeah because of the RPM limit of the engine. No different than in high range, just your top speed won’t be the same. A true transfer case is aft of the transmission output.
I was just thinking y’all could try placing a brightly colored marker at the bottom and then higher up on an incline to show the difference in elevation to us people at home. Thanks for all the great reviews guys!
With regard to pricing. I live in the greater Seattle WA area. In looking at new vehicles, all the dealers are asking more than MSRP for their vehicles and seem to be uninterested in selling for less. This seems particularly true for Jeep. I have a 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara JL, and looked at trading for a new Rubicon JL or JT. Jeep already prices these high and the dealers here all want to slap on quite a bit of additional profit. It would be helpful for me and I assume many others if TFL were to do a video regarding when we will get back to dealers wanting to make a deal to sell vehicles.
@Jack K it sure is. Finance management is a lost aft. People run to the dealers these days to spend their entire gross annual income on cars and trucks! How pathetic
@@michalp2362 meanwhile I’m over here still driving my old 2000 Silverado cause I just can’t fathom paying over $300 a month on a new truck and while I like all the new offerings and wouldn’t mind owning one I know in the long run I’ll regret it cause all the tech and electronics will start breaking and be crazy expensive to fix
These tests are very informative, although only 1 in about 10000 Tundra's will ever go off road to this degree. I'm guilty myself with a 6 in. lift and 35 inch tires. Never been offroad.
Dear friends, thank you for this and all the previous videos. At least in my family they have helped us to make some decisions. I am excited about the new 2022 Tundra TRD. What I need is one that I have enough strength to put on all my overland gear and that I'm ready to go off-road. My question is if the new Tundra is going to be more economical, in terms of gasoline consumption, maintaining the strength of the V8 that the current one has and if that economy is going to lose it once loaded with our accessories. Another factor to take into account is that many of us have raised the truck a little, not much, just enough to have a more natural ride on potholes like what you see at 6:22. I have a Tandra Crewmax Off Road V8 and it has worked excellently for several years, so I would like it to consume less gas. Do you have any information on this?
Do we finally get heated cooled rear seats or at least good ac in the back seat?! Tiny vent in the console dont do crapt! The rest of the truck os awesome
I see the full digital display in that Limited model. The build sheet from my dealer doesn't have that as an option. I wonder what the real story is? I know that is a pre-production model.
On the 17th minute u talk about mpg but your driving the hybrid and 23 highway 17 city 20mpg combined is numbers for the regular 3.5 biturbo not the hybrid am I correct?
That limited is a lot more loaded than my 2020 limited tundra. Heated and ventilated seats, panoramic roof, 14 inch screen, locker, ect.. I wonder what the platinum and 1794 will have over it.
Stay with my V8 Sequoia 2021 the engine will last to 500k mi or more….do you think the 3.5L with twin turbo will last or can mske it up to 500k mi without any issue??
I love the show, watch every episode. While I completely understand the benefits of lockers you guys put too much emphasis on it, like if you don’t have one you might as well stay home. Another presenter posted a video from the same course without using the locker and it was no problem, the truck never even got hung up. Yes I’m stoked that the Tundra now has a locker but I think you should be honest about where it’s needed and where it’s not.
Look at the lack of space between the rear view mirror and the infotainment screen! That screen is ridiculously huge! 16:40 I would be worried about the sharp corner scratching my eye in a big bounce.
I’ve heard the hybrid don’t get a big buff in mpgs. Seems to me the standards twin turbo v6 is adequate with the limited trim and trd off-road package. See it and the sr5 with same package along with sport being the majority sellers with they normal engine
The 4L in my 2017 tundra 4x4 is super low! I can be in 4L in rock and let off the gas and the tires slide like I hit the break. Is that normal? Love the new Tundra and will test drive one as soon as my dealership gets them
I like the color, all the tech takes away from the fun of wheeling/off roading-no pucker factor. This, like the Bronco is good for some folks-just not me. I will say all these new vehicles will make Jeep, Ram, and Ford-even chevy prepare for some great competition, and some very higher prices, the best thing is the lockers they do come in very handy-but more on the rock crawling the only real time I've used my front lockers-of course I have the wrangler-have not seem too many trucks nor G-wagons or defenders on the trails, but I guess times are changing. Thanks TFL- Andre you happen to be the Star of this episode. Most drivers of the F150 never give Toyota's a thumbs up.
6:19
Roman: “we’re hitting on the step”
Andre: ok! *backs up and scrapes step again*
Its Finnnnnne lol
Isn't that the only way to do it! :)
@@TFLtruck 😂 I mean, you said sorry. It’s fine
He is not to smart
It’s OK, it’s not their truck!
Andre's immediate reaction of "can we show that!?!?" suggests that there are OOPS that are avoided. I'm glad you kept the footage!
@Jack K No they are not
@@allentoyokawa9068 yes they are, have you ever watched any of their videos ever?
yea but thats because toyota has limited what they can and cant tell the general public yet, they want to keep certain things under wraps until its officially released
Guys, again, when shifting between 4HI to 4Lo, and you are in Neutral, always, always let go of the brake slightly and step back on the brake to let everything unbind. Then it will shift flawlessly, hills or flat.
Is this the same on the tacoma? My trd pro always has issues with the 4lo shift.
@@bradybearboy
It is the same
@@bradybearboy Same on all 4wd that I have driven (Jeep Wrangler, Ford F-150, 4Runner, Chevy 1500). Briefly let off the brake to allow some slack on the transfer case to allow release of 4WD low before shifting from N to D. Surprised these TFL pros don’t realize this.
@@YingJwo maybe they aren’t that “pro” 😂
👍👍👍
Despite this artificially developed course specific for this truck, it's still more hardcore than 95% of owners will do. Given that this truck seems like the perfect as it sits, no 35's, lift or mud terrains necessary.
You must be joking right?
I can't believe how low slung this truck is for a 4X4
More like 99.98%. About the survival rate of covid flu
And with 35s it would lose some of the efficiency it gained from dumping the V8.
That being said, perhaps Toyota has a re-worked V8 waiting in the wings that will be introduced in a year or two. Having a V8 available amongst turbo V6s has kept many Ford owners happy over the years.
I’m sorry but if I got one I’d put on 35 X 12.5 BF Goodrich KO2’s on it the first time it was time to replace the tires.
@@joeblack1052 No he is not joking but is right
Excellent… me watching a quality review of another truck I can’t afford… 😂 but that’s a me issue. Good stuff guys, thanks!
Same 😂 these are awesome videos though for sure
Maybe we can pick one up in 10 to 15 years. As long as Toyota doesn’t screw up the v6 turbo it’ll still be running then. It is a Toyota, if anybody can do a v6 turbo right it’s them.
I've been waiting for a first gen V8 raptor prices to come down and after 10 yrs they're still high. Desirable trucks will remain expensive until gas prices skyrocket.
I'm buying a civic hatchback cause it will save me 25k compared to this truck; and when I'm in a better position in 3-5 years with an ACTUAL need for it I will be looking at the TT V6 tundra so I'm right there with you. Drooling over something I can't truly afford right now but I like every minute of it.
Every truck review I see pretty much
This is the content everyone wants to know before they buy it and use it this way maybe once. lol GJ TFL. :)
When the aftermarket catches up to this model I'll take a 2 inch lift with 35 inch mud terrains. That's the go to move, unless 4 inches if lift is needed for the 35's.
Always seems like more is required to add true 35” tires on regular 1/2 tons, trimming wheel well liners, zip tying stuff outta the way, fender flares, etc. and a lift to accommodate 35”s off-road only makes sense if it also involves increasing the suspensions performance to allow for more travel, otherwise you run out of travel much more quickly w/ the higher ride height & it kills the ride/capability. Like you can’t just “raptorfy” a standard F150 very easily or for the amount of $$$ difference it is to just buy one straight up.
I own an '04 Tundra 4.7 and my folks now have a '20 RAM 1500 5.7 e-torque, and I dunno about this new tundra... They got the RAM off-road package that came with hill descent control, real tow hooks, skid plates, rear locker, wildpeaks and a 1" lift. Plus, the whole thing was still well under $40k out-the-door. That scraping was just the icing on the cake for what this truck is really intended for; being a high profit margin driveway queen.
I agree that scraping of those steps was terrible. 4x4 trucks are supposed to be more higher. I taught he was gonna hit the differential. It looks as high or a little lower than my 2013 f150 2 wheel drive.
I’m on my 4th Tundra and have the 2022 Tundra Platinum in order. (I will keep my ‘07 Tacoma forever). Rear air bags for towing is a key feature for us.
Any special reason why?
I can have them added to my 2011 crewmax.
2” drop when towing but I heard it rides rougher with air pumps at max 50 psi when towing?
I have a 2007 4x4 tacoma with only 88k miles. ...but it's my 96 4x4 Tacoma that might by my forever vehicle.
@@izzyizzm8761 I have rear air bags on my 2007 tacoma. Yes, it's a rougher ride if you air it up, but only if your not towing. When towing, it's more like preload, and keeps the suspension feeling like it does without a load, instead of becoming more bouncy and bottoming out.
@@AnAbortiveRomance thanks :
I’m still on the fence, I don’t tow too often ..
I’m in my 4th Tundra The last tundra 2020 TRD pro off-road which is I’m not sure if I want to switch to the new tundra
Roman should let Andre control more of the video. Too much micro… I trust Andre’s opinion and flow.
yeah he was kinda salty half the time. seemed like he was hating a little bit lol.
Roman..is to full of himself. Not really a fan of his.
My 07 did. It was a secret feature. You just hold the traction control buton down until it blinked. Worked awsome.
I was considering getting this truck but after seeing this video I am going to keep looking. There were so many issues that concern me. I really appreciate you highlighting them. 1. If you park on a hill you can not put a seatbelt on. 2. You can not change from 4 low to 4 high on a hill and even have problems on flat. 3. Even on the toyota course the height is too low to keep the steps from bottoming out on a minor high spot. 4. The center screen will not keep the camera view on when you want it to.
Why is it Roman didn't want to talk about the shifting from low to high ?
On the articulation sequence with the rear wheels in the air, those 33”s look so puny
Not a fan of this thing, but in fairness most 1/2 tons rock 32” tires, most of the “off-road” variants have 33”s, the only trucks w/ 35”s or bigger from factory? Raptor, TRX, & Tremor package super duty Fords
Probably because they are 20” wheels…ever priced tires for 20”s? About $100 more a tire than 18”.
For some reason, 35” seems to look like what should come on Tundras.
@@77magnuss lol they look better on pretty much any truck IMO
They are not a true 33.
Another test you can do TFL is when on 3 wheels, open and close the door to see if it works fine. Showing how rigid the build quality is.
can't wait to see what the aftermarket does to this! this thing is going to be a beast!
I imagine someone will be attempting a V8 swap.
C’mon Toyota every truck needs front recovery hooks!!!
Nah. 99% of those things will be used as grocery haulers and office commuters, including those lifted ones. No need for recovery hooks
@@michalp2362 that’s how it is for Jeeps too but they’ve still got them 🤷♂️ Most do already come with tie-down points that are strong enough to be recovered from so those work well enough
Definitely need them to pull people out of snow banks and such too.
Aftermarket
For what so you can pull your Costco basket when it gets stuck with the other baskets? Lol you can get some at the market it's not that bad
You guys always knock it out of the park with reviews! I remember not too long ago when you guys started making these vids. You’ve come a long way. Your knowledge helps make our decisions when purchasing these vehicles. Thank you and please continue your efforts and dedication!
Unless you get the 20in tired you get 31.5 michelins on 18in rims, so you have less clearance but the crawl works great and tons of power in 4low, I have the army green trd off road
honestly like the one cut style. you two have such an entertaining dynamic and the part where Andre scraped the running board and asked if it was going to be left in the video was way too funny.
I'm glad I didn't wait for the 2022, lol love my 2021 tundra.
you love your 20 year old tundra? nice
@@fmxinsane That 2021 is rock solid…..the new Tundra will be having recalls for the next three years.
But does it have a factory trailer break controller?
yep, see 14:20 under the start button
Only thing I wanna correct is those tires. They aren’t aggressive at all. I’ve got some fire stone at 2s and they are pretty aggressive for all terrains
I actually tried this out in my 2nd gen Tacoma last weekend because I remembered complaints about stuff not wanting to engage on hills. I use my 4x4 all the time and never noticed any issues. I parked on a steep up hill slope and it went right into 4hi, then 4 low, and only took a second or two for the diff to lock. Mine is a 2015 maybe it’s just the newer ones
I think those MPG numbers are for the standard engine. Not the max hybrid
Yea im hoping thats the case, if those are the hybrid numbers that’s disappointing. My 4 door 8ft 2500 cummins averages that most times
@@IamZyos another channel had those same numbers and he said thats for the standard v6. The hybrid hasn't been released yet. So 🤞 .
The straight pipes channel reviewed a hybrid in Canada and it was getting better than 40 mpg
The truck at the beginning is exact truck I would buy! Great video!
3:10 I was in 2021 4runner AWD few weeks ago and i did hear that clicking, it was worrying me it's something broken
Man I want one! Thank you guys for the hands on review
Me to they look awesome
Suggestion with 4L to 4H shifting, stop truck, put into neutral, then make the gear shift. It should work seamlessly👍
Gonna be tricky fitting 35's that don't rub with less than 6" of lift. Unless you get custom fenders or do lots of trimming. Chevy guys know the struggle.
They may fit with just a 2-3 inch.
You can fit 35’s on the current Silverado with just a 2inch lift with no rubbing since they moved away from the squared wheel wells.
Toyota already confirmed that 35's will fit with the factory 3" lift. Even on the current Tundras, you can fit 35's with 1-3" of lift, you may just need a BMC.
I'm not a full-size truck fan, but something about this one hits different
You just answered a burning question of mine! Can we get the digital dash on the Limited trim? Yes we can! (not sure if it requires TRD package or hybrid yet) AWESOME!
(no auto wipers though lol. probably need 1794 or Platinum for that)
@Jack K I was thinking the same bud
Hahahaha love it!
I'm glad Roman is on them about there weird 4 shifting
It's perfectly normal to have to roll a little to engage 4WD. Every 4WD truck I've ever owned has behaved exactly the same way. Roman talks too much.
@@dlg5485 this. Roman is easily the weakest link in this crew.
@@dlg5485 interesting. Was towing my trailer up a grassy hill that was softer than I thought. Lost traction in 2WD, so shifted to 4HI staying still so I did not dig up the hill anymore, 2 seconds later I was off in 4HI not slipping anymore. ‘12 F-150 XLT 4x4.
@@dlg5485 even have to do it in old school hmwwv to start up high lock or low on transfer case its just what it is
That noise you hear in a 4Runner, Tacoma, or Land Cruiser that you claim sounds like a "Machine Gun" is the A-Trac. Lockers don't make noise. The A-Trac is the thing that is stopping spin using the brakes. Lockers are very different. They actually lock the diff and both wheels on the locked diff turn at the same rate.
There's that, but there's also the crawl control. With a ten speed and dual range transfer case, it should do a much better job.
@@vex-nh I was actually commenting on the fact that both testers were shocked that the lockers were quieter than they used to be. No. The noise they were hearing was not lockers at all. It was A-Trac. Lockers are vastly different than A-Trac.
A-Trac and other traction control is still a lot better than nothing (completely open diffs),it’s kind of underrated
@@russellstrom8234 I’m not debating that. But the reviewers were right in claiming that people look for a rear locker and that it is new to the Tundra. My whole point is the reviewers clearly didn’t understand what they were experiencing in the past and what the locker is actually doing.
Yea,no doubt lockers are best
Is there a turbo timer to let the turbos cool before shutting down ? Are the turbos cooled by a water jacket?
10:15 My truck has a manual shifter on the floor to select four-low and four-high. It works every time. Even if the truck is un-level.
I have owned a 2000, 2007 2017 Tacoma, 2008 and 2014 4runner, and currently a 2016 Tundra... All are a pain in the ass to get into and out of 4X4 and 4L.
Nice review gentleman. Waiting for the Colorado test.
Yessir. Sits too low
@@mcmehlen Agree 100%
WAY too low.
Here’s a question, what does the TRD pro model offer you that this off-road model doesn’t? What’s the reason to upgrade? Besides the red accents, stickers, and badges?? I know the wheels are slightly off set, but what else?
I think you get a hat also..
Orange paint....
“I’m just a kid!!!” 😂 MAN I LOVE TFL!!
Does the hybrid truck shut off the gas engine using any “auto-off” technology? How does that work on this model? I’m interested in how the hybrid will shut off and kick back on at stop lights. Or…does the engine just idle? If not, it seems like the starter will wear out too fast!
Much respect from San Antonio TX, i hope you enjoyed our area, its our little piece of heaven💯
These TFL guys drive a lot of 4WD, have a lot of great content, and Andre is a professional mechanic but I am surprised they still don’t know how to shift between 4Lo and 4Hi. This is a frequent challenge for them. They need to try briefly letting off the brake before shifting back from N to D.
@@tammylott921 OK TAMMMMMMMYYYYYYY
I've noticed with my Tacoma and I've heard from other people that Toyotas can be very finicky with shifting in and out of 4wd, especially high to low range.
Can you tell me 1. If tow hooks can be added. 2 length of the truck in a 6.5 box with the big cab
Seems like the competitors for TRDpro are the Tremor and ZR2 and for TRDoff-road are the FX4 and Z71
Roman mentioned multiple times that the Tundra should have 35s from factory but @12:52 the front of the truck almost bottomed out and if it had 35s the tires probably would of hit the fender/wheelwell.
Also @15:10 the 35s wouldn't be able to do the articulation course with 35s, but even after Roman seeing that he still mentions the Tundra should have 35s lol.
I guess Roman isn't a believer of function over form lol
Been a truck guy my whole life but there's a lot of new wage truck things that I don't like like getting a lift just so you can put big rims and knobby tires on your truck and then never go off-road That's stupid to me The whole point of knobby tires is for going in the woods or snow or sand there's a trade-off they're better off-road but they're worse on the road they're heavier They cause more wear and tear on components They cause less gas mileage They cause a worse ride so you're getting all those negatives for the one positive of being able to drive in the dirt better but if you don't go in the woods ever you're just getting all negatives
Some People do it for the looks what s wrong with that?
@@tachee77910 equivalent to putting a fake turbo on ur engine for looks
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@@Mikey-wf9py turbo for looks!!!! Never seen that
Big rims suck, but more aggressive tread is great if you live in an area that gets a decent amount of snow and you don't want to be bothered with switching between snow tires and summer tires.
Are the tires still a thin Passenger tire or did Toyota actually put a proper LT truck tire? My 2016 cost me 3 $280 tires from simple rocks and sticks. Best thing I ever did was go to LTs a couple yrs back and not one tire replaced yet knock on wood.
so what happens if you drive at high speed in 4LO,? ive heard thats bad for the transmission. and btw my tundra does the same thing, you put it on 4lo or high and you have to drive a few feet to ENGAGE
Transmission doesn’t care. As long as the engine RPMs are within normal operating range you can go as fast as that will allow. No big mystery, it is just a gear reduction in the transfer case.
The lower gearing in the transfer case spinning that fast will create a lot of heat and eventual early damage and binding.
@@donleamon8653 it does care. If you read the Manual it says that on 4lo can't go more than certain speed. And that is for a reason
@@majerrahim yeah because of the RPM limit of the engine. No different than in high range, just your top speed won’t be the same. A true transfer case is aft of the transmission output.
I was just thinking y’all could try placing a brightly colored marker at the bottom and then higher up on an incline to show the difference in elevation to us people at home. Thanks for all the great reviews guys!
With regard to pricing. I live in the greater Seattle WA area. In looking at new vehicles, all the dealers are asking more than MSRP for their vehicles and seem to be uninterested in selling for less. This seems particularly true for Jeep. I have a 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara JL, and looked at trading for a new Rubicon JL or JT. Jeep already prices these high and the dealers here all want to slap on quite a bit of additional profit. It would be helpful for me and I assume many others if TFL were to do a video regarding when we will get back to dealers wanting to make a deal to sell vehicles.
@Jack K it sure is. Finance management is a lost aft. People run to the dealers these days to spend their entire gross annual income on cars and trucks! How pathetic
@@michalp2362 meanwhile I’m over here still driving my old 2000 Silverado cause I just can’t fathom paying over $300 a month on a new truck and while I like all the new offerings and wouldn’t mind owning one I know in the long run I’ll regret it cause all the tech and electronics will start breaking and be crazy expensive to fix
These tests are very informative, although only 1 in about 10000 Tundra's will ever go off road to this degree. I'm guilty myself with a 6 in. lift and 35 inch tires. Never been offroad.
@jose
I did see one crawling up and over a curb once, it was awesome! It was a beast!
That rig is just beautiful.
Dear friends, thank you for this and all the previous videos. At least in my family they have helped us to make some decisions. I am excited about the new 2022 Tundra TRD. What I need is one that I have enough strength to put on all my overland gear and that I'm ready to go off-road. My question is if the new Tundra is going to be more economical, in terms of gasoline consumption, maintaining the strength of the V8 that the current one has and if that economy is going to lose it once loaded with our accessories. Another factor to take into account is that many of us have raised the truck a little, not much, just enough to have a more natural ride on potholes like what you see at 6:22. I have a Tandra Crewmax Off Road V8 and it has worked excellently for several years, so I would like it to consume less gas. Do you have any information on this?
Hey do y’all know if they have remote start on the keyfob or it’s remote start on the Toyota App?
Thank guys!
Do we finally get heated cooled rear seats or at least good ac in the back seat?! Tiny vent in the console dont do crapt! The rest of the truck os awesome
I see the full digital display in that Limited model. The build sheet from my dealer doesn't have that as an option. I wonder what the real story is? I know that is a pre-production model.
I think only hybrid version has it in case of limited
@@michalp2362 That's interesting and makes sense. They didn't have the hybrid builds sheets available yet. Thanks!
Side note is that 3:31 rear axel ring and pinion are a lot thicker / stronger than a 4:30 ratio
On the 17th minute u talk about mpg but your driving the hybrid and 23 highway 17 city 20mpg combined is numbers for the regular 3.5 biturbo not the hybrid am I correct?
What size ring gear in the third? Shared with other platforms? Spring rate progressive?
Are they following tacoma trims? Aka, this isn't a Tundra TRD Off-road, it's a Limited with the off-road package?
That limited is a lot more loaded than my 2020 limited tundra. Heated and ventilated seats, panoramic roof, 14 inch screen, locker, ect.. I wonder what the platinum and 1794 will have over it.
you can use a lanyard on the mirror to show what angle the truck is at
Are the ventilation seats better than the current gen Cuz the ones in my platinum are trash
Can you still shift 4wd on demand or do you need to stop and engage neutral and shift 4hi/lo? On 2nd Gen can shift 4wd hi on demand under 55mph
Did Hidden Falls Adventure Park clear out trails for this? The trails there could barely fit my 2.5 gen Tundra
Roman, I think the camera was switching on when the sensors detected obstructions. Great video, thanks for posting.
That infotainment screen is very nice. The view at around 13:08 is a dead ringer for a Sierra.
so do these trucks come with air ride suspension? that would’ve helped a lot with the rubbing on the step bars.
My 2008 limited 4runner still sits there and beeps when flipping the 4 wheel hi to lo auto dial lol
Why does Roman need both hands to put on his seatbelt 😁??
So if it's battery only under 18mph... does that mean if your off roading (slowly) you're typically off roading in ev??
Great video!
...🤔 When is Jeep going to make a turbo v-6 hybrid? Toyota has really nailed the power train.
Better late than never, right?
I don’t like how to the chrome thing on the grill doesn’t go across the bottom
Stay with my V8 Sequoia 2021 the engine will last to 500k mi or more….do you think the 3.5L with twin turbo will last or can mske it up to 500k mi without any issue??
2 million miles with good maintenance. That's just my opinion.
We love our trucks here, it’s part of the culture.
What are the bags they are using (the crew's bags in the back seat)?
I love the show, watch every episode. While I completely understand the benefits of lockers you guys put too much emphasis on it, like if you don’t have one you might as well stay home. Another presenter posted a video from the same course without using the locker and it was no problem, the truck never even got hung up. Yes I’m stoked that the Tundra now has a locker but I think you should be honest about where it’s needed and where it’s not.
I think every pickup should have atleast a g80 type lockers.
These idiots act like they’re reviewing a Wrangler
@@RagingBad I live in the mountains and this is exactly the kind of review I want. TFL is an awesome channel. Give it a chance.
Awesome, I dont even like this channnel, but a rear locker is something a truck does need if it is going off road.
Hopefully the trd pro goes all out 37’s front and rear lockers and factory installed winch but I doubt it let the milking begin….
It would be nice, but no way it had all that.
Can you tell me if the rear locker will work in 2wd or 4H?
Please test the front facing camera at night driving in colorado on and off road course..
Man at first I didn’t know what to think of the new design but now it’s grown on me I like it!
A fungus will do that..
Thanks for the video. I've owned 3 Tundras and planned to buy the 2022. No tow hooks are a deal breaker for me. Please ask Toyota to fix this!
I have a manual Tacoma and if I set the parking brake it seems to switch out of four high to four low faster.
Look at the lack of space between the rear view mirror and the infotainment screen! That screen is ridiculously huge! 16:40 I would be worried about the sharp corner scratching my eye in a big bounce.
Did they put a transmission cooler in this tundra Atleast? 😅
I’ve heard the hybrid don’t get a big buff in mpgs. Seems to me the standards twin turbo v6 is adequate with the limited trim and trd off-road package. See it and the sr5 with same package along with sport being the majority sellers with they normal engine
Given the new engine is a 3.5L i wonder if we will see it offered in the 4runner in the future also.
Crossing my fingers for the Next gen Sequoia 🙏🏽
Well. You can drive most anything down a dirt road. Looks improved and comfortable for wider folks.
The 4L in my 2017 tundra 4x4 is super low! I can be in 4L in rock and let off the gas and the tires slide like I hit the break. Is that normal? Love the new Tundra and will test drive one as soon as my dealership gets them
has interior measurements come up yet I am 6 6 and Andre looks close to roof and knees a little high
That front bumper was mighty close to the rocks. Approach angle doesn’t look too well
Why is there bilstine shocks on this truck I thought the new 2022 tundras used the fox shocks
Was the MPG stated only on hybrid? Did Toyota release standard V6 specs?
11:05 was that ryan from driving sports tv?
So the rear locker & terrain management features only work in 4LO, and not in 2HI and 4HI?
Can't wait for
TRD PRO vs ZR2 vs RAPTOR
Video
Lol The raptor will smoke the pro and probably the ZR2. You want to do a Ford tremor if you're going to do that comparison
Nah the TRD pro is gonna smoke all of them even the Trx watch
Thanks for the Real Life reviews !!!!
I would like to see the same truck with the 5.7 V8 and the 10 speed transmission!!!!
It does not offer a V8. The turbo six is way more powerful than the V-8. And the hybrid is stronger still.
I like the color, all the tech takes away from the fun of wheeling/off roading-no pucker factor. This, like the Bronco is good for some folks-just not me. I will say all these new vehicles will make Jeep, Ram, and Ford-even chevy prepare for some great competition, and some very higher prices, the best thing is the lockers they do come in very handy-but more on the rock crawling the only real time I've used my front lockers-of course I have the wrangler-have not seem too many trucks nor G-wagons or defenders on the trails, but I guess times are changing. Thanks TFL- Andre you happen to be the Star of this episode. Most drivers of the F150 never give Toyota's a thumbs up.