@@gerardarciga7354 you can get a pretty loaded one for around 40k right now. That is 10k to 20k less than the others. That buys a ton of gas. I know a ton of people that bought a Toyota Prius over a Corolla which get 15 more mpg but is 6k or so more. It would take you roughly 10 years to break even on that difference in mpg. With that said if I was going to buy a new full size truck it would not be a Tundra it would be a 2500 Ram 4x4 with the Cummins. Mid size would be a Tacoma or 4Runner TRD Offroad. I own a 1973 K20 with 383 Stroker so obviously 14 mpg would be a dream. Lol
I love this test. Way more technical than what 95% of 4X4 owners will ever put their trucks through. Most won't see anything tougher than a Mall parking lot. Keep the videos coming.
Mine too, I dont care how "outdated" people say it is, it's a real honest truck. Plenty of power, and features like a full roll down rear glass and adjustable headlights from inside the cab, two options no other truck offers. What else do you really need? Safety sense with autonomous braking and laser guided cruise control is standard, you can get heated and cooled seats, leather, navigation, jbl sound system, what else could you want?
Great video as always man. Love the Tundras. I'm a Chevy guy but if I wasn't buying a Trail Boss for my next truck I'd be getting a Tundra TRD Pro for sure. Those things are very reliable.
Great vid Stephen. I don't know how you deal with so much "expert" advice from all the keyboard warriors hiding behind their computers, clean, dry and not covered with insects. Keep up the great work.
Put some better tires on this beat and your good to go. Tundra tacoma and 4runner all killed it in the hydro line. But that 4runner review with the thick sheets of ice everywhere and just slashing through the ice and made it through numerous times is truely the best off road review out there. If you haven’t seen the 4Runner review in the hydro line in the winter you gotta check that out.
I dont believe they could as toyota tests their platforms for years prior to stcking them on the sales floor. If they make that change you will see it in 6-10 years lol
They cant drive very well. Love the channel and love the guys but they need some lessons in offroad driving. They always stop right as the vehicle is about to make it. Dont know if it's really lack of skill or just for entertainment purposes.
@@Jackmerius_Tacktheretrix like they said if they hurt them at all they won't get any in the future. Sucks but they have to go to others to review also and still look new on camera. Plus I would think the manufacturer doesn't want them to imply that offroading them roughly would be covered under warranty in any way if something happened.
@@MrBillsfishin sometimes using a bit of momentum actually prevents damage... the bottom wouldn't have got dinged up at all if he made it first time and not sink into the mud
Thanks Stephen. Enjoyed both the video and all the comments. My reality is that my 2016 Tundra will be the last truck I'll probably ever need. 1. Its paid for. 2. Routine maintenance since ownership. 3. No need for a computer to tell me how to drive, since I've been accident free driving now for 55 years. There are those who have the need, for various reasons, to have the latest and greatest, however this is more a generational thing to impress others in my opinion. But I respect that its their money (or big car payment) and that fine. I enjoy the fact that I know when I get ready to go somewhere my truck is also going to get me back safely. And it frees up a lot of money - which my grandchildren are happy to spend - Keep up the great work.
I just bought the exact truck yesterday 16800 actual miles I love it! Buy you have broke my ❤️ taking this Ole girl off road my heart sank because I know this is my trucks ultimate destination but I will keep her looking clean as long as I can
I get my TRD OFF ROAD Tundra in September. If the truck comes with P series tires, I will swap for LT tires. P tires are for people in the GTA. Stephen...you have way to much fun with your toys. I would love to drive my Tacoma thru there and see how it fares
My dad had a 1998 toyota T100 for YEARS. Hes been grinding all of his life and just got the 2020 tundra a few days ago. Its a great truck and he said if I do good in school i get the tundra
Tell that to my neighbour who was without his 2019 Tundra for 120 days due to fuel pump failure and dealership could not acquire replacement from Toyota.
I love how people like to call Toyota powertrains "old" when they are three times more dependable and outperform their so-called competition. There isn't a single Chevy, Ford, Nissan, or Dodge truck that has a powertrain that is reliable or dependable as a Toyota powertrain.
@@airratchetjockey7605 The MPG doesn't matter when all the other models are recalled and have to fix engine or transmission problems. Hell, the "new" powertrain on the Nissan (2018 - 2019) Titan has to be replaced, those V-8s are already breaking down.
Ehh, I’ve run many many old Dodge, new Ram, Chevy and Ford trucks 10+ years over 100k with zero issues in-fact many of my customers do the same. Toyota is outdated platform in every aspect drivetrains and crash safety no arguing that. Don’t buy into the SK BS that dudes a wack job.
@@wilmarbarrick3194 Well, when the other manufacturers have Trucks that can reach 500k to 1 million miles (like Toyota Tundra and Tacoma) on the same engine and transmission with very little maintenance then they can join the reliable and dependable club too.
I worked with someone in a 2wd truck and always bought Michelins winters with à tread that didn't look very wintery. He really liked them and wouldn't get himself stuck off highway. If the tractor had more power you might get self-cleaning lugs or deeper rut...
It was still spinning all 4 tires so lockers would have been irrelevant. The traction control keeps all 4 spinning. Now rock crawling is a different story because the traction control isnt putting out enough braking force to transfer the torque in some instances. This was totally driver error, he just stopped for no reason in the worst place. Bad driving on his part. I have a 2003 Land Rover discovery and it has no lockers but will climb like you wouldn't believe. Playing tug of war with my buddy's chevy it spun all 4 tires even with open front and rear diffs, but the traction control on those are very good. They don't reduce engine power at all like most other vehicles, so under full throttle its giving all the engines power. I am going to go with Detroit true trac diffs soon. Once the traction control pulses the brake they will lock up immediately. Without traction control all you have to do with a true trac is tap the brake of a wheel spins and it will lock in. Great compromise if you're not driving a dedicated rock crawler. At first I was going to go with ARB but for my vehicle the true trac is a better option when you factor in costs and the fact you dont have to worry about your air line to the diffs.
Why are all the best reviews out of Canada 🇨🇦 right now Throttle House and Straight Pipes and this guy here does the best truck reviews no offense to any of the other TFL team there great also
that's was dope... reminded me of my cousin 4x4 in an MR2 on a step hill with dry grass... sliding down the hill to the edge of a cliff.. some dude in a doser doing road work for the city pulled us out because he thought it was funny to watch us dive from the car as the MRS slid on bald tires and got stuck on the edge... pulled us out quick and we were back on the streets of LA..
Great Toyota coverage, Stephen.. the Tundra fuel efficiency isnt all that bad though. Compare to other “like powerplants” ppl want, ie Chevy: “As for the least efficient engine, that would be the naturally aspirated 6.2L L87 V8 when connected to 4WD and the GM 10-speed automatic transmission in the Custom Trail Boss, showing just 14 mpg in the city, 18 mpg on the highway, and 15 mpg combined.” ..........power is Pay to Play, and I will take solid reliability and resale over the gimmicks.
I have the 2009 with a 4.0v6, purchased brand new from the Texas plant.I just replaced the serpentine belt and tensioner @ 179k.😂😂😂My cost of ownership with this truck is less than 200 bucks a year,if you subtract all the wear and tear maintenance items(brake pads, batteries,all fluids and tires).This truck has started every single day without fail for almost 11 years.Still on the original spark plugs, alternator,water pump,power steering etc.I look under and over the truck every Sunday,for about an hour, because it is my livelyhood,I can not make money without it,so it is priority.98 GMC Sierra before my tundra,5.7 vortech,threw rods rite through the oil pan at 201k.I was just as anal about maintenance then as I am now.Gearbox issues,ac issues,drive shaft issues,it goes on and on with that GMC.If your driving anything else but a Tundra in the truck category,I have figured out it's because you either have an ego problem,or your still believe that buying foreign is forbidden.Dont mix Japanese products up with Chinese products.I own a small collection of Honda 250R 2 stroke 3 wheelers and a few Honda trx250r's,the quad version of the trikes,34 years old and still start and run like new.The Japanese are genius.
But the Dodge got stuck in the tractor rut Which eventually pulled out the Ford Well it was truck after truck, we all got stuck 'cept the big old four by hutterite truck We all thought lord are we in luck! But he wouldn't come anywhere near us, Mighty neighborly, mighty neighborly.
Always downing the titan. I have 18 sv and I have no issues with clearance power or anything else. It has never failed me or ever gotten stuck. I've had 3 titans so far and have loved every one of them
Excuse my bad English folks. I purchase a brand new Titan sv 2017. At 17000 kilometres, the engine begin knocking. At 24000 kilometres, in June 2019, Nissan replace my motor (short block). Now this month at 35000 kilometres my motor knocking again. It is always the cylinder number 7 who is problematic. Real epidemic trouble. In my small town we are 3/3 with this trouble. On Facebook pages, I’ve seen A LOT of cases, I see guys who are on third motor on 2018 model. Also see people with this problem on 2019 model (Titan, armada.) Nissan seems to don’t have a clue about this problem. The 7 speed transmission on 16-19’ model doesn’t works well too, and seems to be change very often . Long story short, run for your life, you can see a video of my titan knocking on my profile. I swear to god, I don’t beat the truck at all really light works sometimes.
Good video!!! Tundra still is a very capable vehicle. Just watched your teammates take that Tundra and beat up on the Trail Boss, and did it with ease. I just can't wait to see the next generation Tundra.
Neil Murphy sometimes you need it on, other times off because it can cut the power. To go up a steep(ish) gravel road in my 2WD Accord I had to turn off VSA or it just kept cutting the power to avoid wheelspin and I needed the spin to progress. But that’s an older system and different to what’s in these 4x4s
You could have easily made it out if you hadn't come to a complete stop at the end. You didnt have to gun it or thrash it but had you not stopped you'd have easily made it.
Love that Tundra! Keep up the good work! You were talking about reliability, it would be great if you did more long-term vehicle reviews. Given the prices of the trucks, reliability is a factor that greatly influences the choice when buying.
Hey, Stephen -thanks for the video! Can you give us any insight on why the TRD Pro comes with the Convenience Package in Canada, but not in the US...? 🤔
You said you gotta stay out of the ruts when pulling the sxs out with the dozer.....lmfao. You could’ve locked all four tires down and the dozer would pull you sideways through a tree. Haha
All these "half ton" trucks are TANKS and i'm not talking about their resilience or capabilities but rather their heft. If there's not enough tire from factory to increase the foot print and not sink into the ground then there's no point going into the tacky greasy or sandy stuff.
I immediately notice an error you're not meant to turn off traction control if you're stuck because you want all four tires spinning the same speed you want the one with grip spinning while the other 3 are not
@@mikek5298 No need to be such a prick, it's a legitimate piece of criticism for a truck that costs almost $50k. I could get a truck from almost any manufacturer with a proper locker for less than the 48k MSRP on these TRD Pro Tundras. Not hating on the Tundra, just this ridiculous package that doesn't deserve the TRD Pro badge. I'd rather spend the few thousand extra and just get a Raptor (literally only $4k difference MSRP), unless your intention is to regularly tow heavy loads. In fact as far as off-roading goes I'm not sure why anyone would rather buy this than a Raptor. The price difference is negligible (less than 10%) and you get infinitely more off-road capability out of the Raptor. PS - I'm not unable to afford this truck, I just don't want to buy one. I was in the market for a truck in 2019 and could afford this truck just as easily as the truck I actually got. But as someone living in a muddy and snowy area, no way in hell am I shelling out nearly the price of a Raptor for something that can't even lock its wheels. Sorry to burst your fan-boy bubble, but some people can afford trucks and still not want to pay for it.
Good stuff Stephen. This may not have been the 4Runner breaking through ice run everyone raves about, but it was fair. And the recovery parts were enjoyable as well. Proves not even a standard tractor can get it done. As much as I appreciate the quality of Toyota, I still don't understand what that Tundra is good for. The 3/4 ton that it is, is not competitive in MPG, towing, payload or off road prowess compared to competitors. The Tacoma is, but this thing.. I just don't get it.
Really wished the tundra was cheaper for my needs. I tow lots of things near 10k pounds and the price of the toyota tundra can get me a f250 diesel with more ground clearance.
I would like to see how the power wagon would act in that much mud going up hill. I know it has the lockers but it also is very heavy. Last year hunting I had to pull out a 2500 dodge 4x4 with the diesel and good tires. It was only in 5 inches of mud but was totally worthless. He was getting stuck over and over.I figured it had to be the weight of the truck. My 1500 chevy silverado 4x4 went like nothing was there.
Tundra is a cool truck shouldn’t be a bad thing it doesn’t have all the new fancy tech But most the stuff u never use and if u keep it out of warranty all that options and tech will break and be major money to repair/ replace
What are most reliable older diesel trucks? planning on doing a road trip/live in camper top(or truck bed camper)and hauling a small car or motorcycle. Dont want the mpg hit of gas.
@@steverowe2943 well, seeing as V8's now can get over 20 mpg, and some of the V6's out there are rated at mid 20's and have shown to get even higher, high teens in the city and low to mid 20's is more than "acceptable". Heres the thing, when you spend $7000 (according to monroney documents) more in fuel over 5 years, that completely negates the reliability factor. For example, the 2.7 EB monroney says you'll spend 2000 more in fuel over 5 years of ownership. Let's say in those 5 years both turbos go out. Around 5-6k repair bill. That still puts you even or just above what the tundra cost in fuel alone, completely ignoring any possible issues that could happen with the tundra. Thats why the mileage is unacceptable.
@@dochollywood1921 Yeah right, an awful lot of faith in EPA #'s. Check real life reported economy on fuelly.com and you will see for 2020 V8 trucks the following average results rounded to nearest whole MPG are: F150 - 16mpg, Titan - 15mpg, Chevy - 16mpg, Ram - 14mpg, Tundra - 14 mpg. Not a lot of difference between the high and the low which certainly throws a wrench into your economics.
@@steverowe2943 I agree with you. The big 3 also incorporate their shop times into their numbers. It ain't burning fuel when it's on a lift for repairs.
Power Wagon don’t care! But in all seriousness it would be cool to leave the mud pit like it is and see which trucks can make it through the way it is now
Excellent video Canada kid. You really help us with buying decisions.
It might only get 14 mpg but it is a super honest truck for the money and probably one of the most reliable trucks you can buy.
Bill Elrod it’s very honest at the gas pump as well, screw the mpg
My 2010 f150 with the 4.6 v8 has 250k miles no major problems so far it gives me avg 13 mpgs
@@gerardarciga7354 you can get a pretty loaded one for around 40k right now. That is 10k to 20k less than the others. That buys a ton of gas. I know a ton of people that bought a Toyota Prius over a Corolla which get 15 more mpg but is 6k or so more. It would take you roughly 10 years to break even on that difference in mpg. With that said if I was going to buy a new full size truck it would not be a Tundra it would be a 2500 Ram 4x4 with the Cummins. Mid size would be a Tacoma or 4Runner TRD Offroad. I own a 1973 K20 with 383 Stroker so obviously 14 mpg would be a dream. Lol
A T lol I average 16 in mine. I get 12-13 towing. Same as every other truck.
This and the new RAM are the best looking modern trucks
I love this test. Way more technical than what 95% of 4X4 owners will ever put their trucks through. Most won't see anything tougher than a Mall parking lot. Keep the videos coming.
more like 98%.. most likely at the mall or picking up groceries..
most the people wont even use 4x4
I KH most people are gonna jack it up and say it’s too nice to get dirty.
The Tundra is still my favorite truck
Same my dad has one in the desert tan a trd model
Mine too, I dont care how "outdated" people say it is, it's a real honest truck. Plenty of power, and features like a full roll down rear glass and adjustable headlights from inside the cab, two options no other truck offers. What else do you really need? Safety sense with autonomous braking and laser guided cruise control is standard, you can get heated and cooled seats, leather, navigation, jbl sound system, what else could you want?
francis legayada in my opinion the new f150 with the 5.0 engine is the best truck
@@TheBigFunOne everyone has a favorite
TFL is great with the father son teams. Happy Father’s Day to the dad’s on you team.
You know it’s messy when the tractor gets stuck and you have to call in the dozer lol
You would of made it, but you stopped at the end.
Yeah he would of made it with more momentum. Same shit happened with the pro 4x, I say he would of made it.
Would've*
Great video as always man. Love the Tundras. I'm a Chevy guy but if I wasn't buying a Trail Boss for my next truck I'd be getting a Tundra TRD Pro for sure. Those things are very reliable.
I mean Chevy and GMC trucks look cool and have nice interiors but that’s just about as far as my complements go........
@@Lexman00 chevy is part of general motors
Great vid Stephen. I don't know how you deal with so much "expert" advice from all the keyboard warriors hiding behind their computers, clean, dry and not covered with insects. Keep up the great work.
Because he gets paid to?
You should just do hydro-line series on this channel. One of the best tests.
Three certainties in life: Death, taxes, and hardcore bros in the comments of every off-road video saying they could've made it
I love watching Toyota's bombing through this trail
Put some better tires on this beat and your good to go. Tundra tacoma and 4runner all killed it in the hydro line. But that 4runner review with the thick sheets of ice everywhere and just slashing through the ice and made it through numerous times is truely the best off road review out there. If you haven’t seen the 4Runner review in the hydro line in the winter you gotta check that out.
I am a huge fan of Toyota..mainly because of reliability and quality.
Yes, that was pretty epic.
I love the toughness of tundra.
i actually made my decision to buy the 4runner based on that review
That was the craziest tfl video that they have ever made. That thing got abused but it made it all the way through.
Toyota needs to do what Ford is doing. Ditch the plan for a V6 and put a V8 in the next one.
I dont believe they could as toyota tests their platforms for years prior to stcking them on the sales floor. If they make that change you will see it in 6-10 years lol
Why did you stop there? Thats why “it got stuck?
Yeah you can't go up a hill at 1km/h... with a little bit of momentum he would of to it easy
They cant drive very well. Love the channel and love the guys but they need some lessons in offroad driving. They always stop right as the vehicle is about to make it. Dont know if it's really lack of skill or just for entertainment purposes.
@@Jackmerius_Tacktheretrix like they said if they hurt them at all they won't get any in the future. Sucks but they have to go to others to review also and still look new on camera. Plus I would think the manufacturer doesn't want them to imply that offroading them roughly would be covered under warranty in any way if something happened.
Driver error hit the skinny pedal use that V8
@@MrBillsfishin sometimes using a bit of momentum actually prevents damage... the bottom wouldn't have got dinged up at all if he made it first time and not sink into the mud
Thanks Stephen. Enjoyed both the video and all the comments. My reality is that my 2016 Tundra will be the last truck I'll probably ever need. 1. Its paid for. 2. Routine maintenance since ownership. 3. No need for a computer to tell me how to drive, since I've been accident free driving now for 55 years. There are those who have the need, for various reasons, to have the latest and greatest, however this is more a generational thing to impress others in my opinion. But I respect that its their money (or big car payment) and that fine. I enjoy the fact that I know when I get ready to go somewhere my truck is also going to get me back safely. And it frees up a lot of money - which my grandchildren are happy to spend - Keep up the great work.
I have one of these tundras. Fantastic truck!
I just bought the exact truck yesterday 16800 actual miles I love it! Buy you have broke my ❤️ taking this Ole girl off road my heart sank because I know this is my trucks ultimate destination but I will keep her looking clean as long as I can
Can’t wait to see how the Rivian and the Cyber Truck do through the same course!
I get my TRD OFF ROAD Tundra in September. If the truck comes with P series tires, I will swap for LT tires. P tires are for people in the GTA. Stephen...you have way to much fun with your toys. I would love to drive my Tacoma thru there and see how it fares
That's awesome man glad to hear you're getting a new truck
@@zachsteele6964 I have a hybrid camper and my Tacoma can tow it but it works hard...Tundra with the V8 should be better all around.
@@mikefoehr235 yeah my family has a 2o14 tundra trd off road and it's pretty sweet
I'd like to see these reviews with a 6" lift on 35's
Great video. The Tundra engine sounds great. The recovery efforts were actually a good lesson leaned.
My dad had a 1998 toyota T100 for YEARS. Hes been grinding all of his life and just got the 2020 tundra a few days ago. Its a great truck and he said if I do good in school i get the tundra
Greatness for Tundra
Badass intro music, nothing beats Toyota reliability.
Tell that to my neighbour who was without his 2019 Tundra for 120 days due to fuel pump failure and dealership could not acquire replacement from Toyota.
There's a reason why toyotas the best selling car on earth
love TUNDRA
I love how people like to call Toyota powertrains "old" when they are three times more dependable and outperform their so-called competition. There isn't a single Chevy, Ford, Nissan, or Dodge truck that has a powertrain that is reliable or dependable as a Toyota powertrain.
theylied1776 it is “old” reliable yes but the worst MPG and emissions of all the big three.
@@airratchetjockey7605 The MPG doesn't matter when all the other models are recalled and have to fix engine or transmission problems. Hell, the "new" powertrain on the Nissan (2018 - 2019) Titan has to be replaced, those V-8s are already breaking down.
Agree I’d rather pay at the pump and not the repair shop...besides the Tundra easily last ten years maintenance free.
Ehh, I’ve run many many old Dodge, new Ram, Chevy and Ford trucks 10+ years over 100k with zero issues in-fact many of my customers do the same. Toyota is outdated platform in every aspect drivetrains and crash safety no arguing that. Don’t buy into the SK BS that dudes a wack job.
@@wilmarbarrick3194 Well, when the other manufacturers have Trucks that can reach 500k to 1 million miles (like Toyota Tundra and Tacoma) on the same engine and transmission with very little maintenance then they can join the reliable and dependable club too.
Lol it's always an adventure when the recovery vehicle gets stuck too 😂
OLD? Why change perfection
One of the oldest truck in this segment, but it's still the best looking one in my honest opinion.
You didn’t seem very concerned when you drove that trd 4Runner through the ice lol. You put that thing to it’s full potential.
I Hate the fake hood scoops
Legend has it those scoops hate you too.
Still cool bruh
No locker no good
I disagree personally
Will the 'all new' tundra have more than 2 fake hood scoops? I'm axing for a friend...
I worked with someone in a 2wd truck and always bought Michelins winters with à tread that didn't look very wintery. He really liked them and wouldn't get himself stuck off highway.
If the tractor had more power you might get self-cleaning lugs or deeper rut...
You get a thumbs up anytime you get a tractor stuck in mud.
Just need to change the tires, you should be fine. 😁.
and if the tundra had front and rear lockers you probably wouldn't got anything stuck!
If everything had front and rear lockers you wouldn't get anything stuck lmao
@@rubenbraekman4515 But you have to agree a TRD Pro 4x4 is a must for rear and front lockers... Shouldn't even put TRD Pro on it!
It was still spinning all 4 tires so lockers would have been irrelevant. The traction control keeps all 4 spinning. Now rock crawling is a different story because the traction control isnt putting out enough braking force to transfer the torque in some instances. This was totally driver error, he just stopped for no reason in the worst place. Bad driving on his part. I have a 2003 Land Rover discovery and it has no lockers but will climb like you wouldn't believe. Playing tug of war with my buddy's chevy it spun all 4 tires even with open front and rear diffs, but the traction control on those are very good. They don't reduce engine power at all like most other vehicles, so under full throttle its giving all the engines power. I am going to go with Detroit true trac diffs soon. Once the traction control pulses the brake they will lock up immediately. Without traction control all you have to do with a true trac is tap the brake of a wheel spins and it will lock in. Great compromise if you're not driving a dedicated rock crawler. At first I was going to go with ARB but for my vehicle the true trac is a better option when you factor in costs and the fact you dont have to worry about your air line to the diffs.
Why are all the best reviews out of Canada 🇨🇦 right now Throttle House and Straight Pipes and this guy here does the best truck reviews no offense to any of the other TFL team there great also
NEVER stop until you're actually OUT of the mud....
Isn't this video basically the same as when you Steven test drove the voodoo blue Tundra ?
In the voo doo blue video it was comparing to the fiat rebel.
that's was dope... reminded me of my cousin 4x4 in an MR2 on a step hill with dry grass... sliding down the hill to the edge of a cliff.. some dude in a doser doing road work for the city pulled us out because he thought it was funny to watch us dive from the car as the MRS slid on bald tires and got stuck on the edge... pulled us out quick and we were back on the streets of LA..
Omg just keep moving left and right! Just let Tundra do it’s job and it will get it done (easy)
True, but he can't rip up a demo truck too much. He'll never get his hands on another if he does.
Glen Melancon
He did with the 4Runner a year ago, but since then he doesn’t go full send...
Same engine since 2007, yet somehow we keep getting told the HP & Torque specs. Please, tell us again tomorrow.
Just me but I would never take my truck through that mud. I would not wanna clean a hundred pounds of mud from under my truck. GREAT VIDEO!
I've done it once in my life, & vowed never to do it again!!! It's a Pain. In. The. Ass. to clean
Great Toyota coverage, Stephen.. the Tundra fuel efficiency isnt all that bad though. Compare to other “like powerplants” ppl want, ie Chevy: “As for the least efficient engine, that would be the naturally aspirated 6.2L L87 V8 when connected to 4WD and the GM 10-speed automatic transmission in the Custom Trail Boss, showing just 14 mpg in the city, 18 mpg on the highway, and 15 mpg combined.”
..........power is Pay to Play, and I will take solid reliability and resale over the gimmicks.
You know it's a good test when Stephen has mud on his face at the end. haha well done.
Most melodramatic off-roading ever
Where was the ditch
Everything that got stuck just made the tundra look better.
I have the 2009 with a 4.0v6, purchased brand new from the Texas plant.I just replaced the serpentine belt and tensioner @ 179k.😂😂😂My cost of ownership with this truck is less than 200 bucks a year,if you subtract all the wear and tear maintenance items(brake pads, batteries,all fluids and tires).This truck has started every single day without fail for almost 11 years.Still on the original spark plugs, alternator,water pump,power steering etc.I look under and over the truck every Sunday,for about an hour, because it is my livelyhood,I can not make money without it,so it is priority.98 GMC Sierra before my tundra,5.7 vortech,threw rods rite through the oil pan at 201k.I was just as anal about maintenance then as I am now.Gearbox issues,ac issues,drive shaft issues,it goes on and on with that GMC.If your driving anything else but a Tundra in the truck category,I have figured out it's because you either have an ego problem,or your still believe that buying foreign is forbidden.Dont mix Japanese products up with Chinese products.I own a small collection of Honda 250R 2 stroke 3 wheelers and a few Honda trx250r's,the quad version of the trikes,34 years old and still start and run like new.The Japanese are genius.
But the Dodge got stuck in the tractor rut
Which eventually pulled out the Ford
Well it was truck after truck, we all got stuck
'cept the big old four by hutterite truck
We all thought lord are we in luck!
But he wouldn't come anywhere near us,
Mighty neighborly, mighty neighborly.
Not bad for some stock tires. I have a 18 tundra which has a 4 inch lift and 35 a/t falken tires. I would of been a little bit worry.
Best reviews when we are talking about off road! Keep em coming!
A 430 gear? What in the absolute F. It should come with 35" or larger tires.
Everything should
It’s for towing my boy
Old, it’s newer than most, 32 valve double overhead cam, not an OLD pushrod motor, and it’s five times more reliable than any domestic.
Anything built by toyota with a V8 is somehow far superior than any other car manufacturer can make
Love my Trd Pro Tundra!! Beefy v8 mated with the Trd Exhaust is truly magical!
Always downing the titan. I have 18 sv and I have no issues with clearance power or anything else. It has never failed me or ever gotten stuck. I've had 3 titans so far and have loved every one of them
Wilmar Barrick lol
Excuse my bad English folks. I purchase a brand new Titan sv 2017. At 17000 kilometres, the engine begin knocking. At 24000 kilometres, in June 2019, Nissan replace my motor (short block). Now this month at 35000 kilometres my motor knocking again. It is always the cylinder number 7 who is problematic. Real epidemic trouble. In my small town we are 3/3 with this trouble. On Facebook pages, I’ve seen A LOT of cases, I see guys who are on third motor on 2018 model. Also see people with this problem on 2019 model (Titan, armada.) Nissan seems to don’t have a clue about this problem. The 7 speed transmission on 16-19’ model doesn’t works well too, and seems to be change very often . Long story short, run for your life, you can see a video of my titan knocking on my profile. I swear to god, I don’t beat the truck at all really light works sometimes.
@@jacktravis75 Thanks for the info sir.
no lockers, garbage tires.
jamesngotts Same as the Accord you are driving.
@@mikek5298 😂😂😂
Good video!!! Tundra still is a very capable vehicle. Just watched your teammates take that Tundra and beat up on the Trail Boss, and did it with ease. I just can't wait to see the next generation Tundra.
Did you use atrac to mimic a locker? Do you think a locker would have helped in this scenario?
Kyle H I believe he turned off traction control.
@@jerrymyahzcat ya they always do that which we tested in the snow and whit trc off the micra wouldn't move whit it on no problem
Neil Murphy sometimes you need it on, other times off because it can cut the power. To go up a steep(ish) gravel road in my 2WD Accord I had to turn off VSA or it just kept cutting the power to avoid wheelspin and I needed the spin to progress. But that’s an older system and different to what’s in these 4x4s
You could have easily made it out if you hadn't come to a complete stop at the end. You didnt have to gun it or thrash it but had you not stopped you'd have easily made it.
This color needs to be offered every year
How many times did TFL do tundra review??don't you get bored
Love that Tundra! Keep up the good work! You were talking about reliability, it would be great if you did more long-term vehicle reviews. Given the prices of the trucks, reliability is a factor that greatly influences the choice when buying.
Great video thank you!
Hey, Stephen -thanks for the video! Can you give us any insight on why the TRD Pro comes with the Convenience Package in Canada, but not in the US...? 🤔
Thank You. Outstanding presentation. Keep up the good work.
TundraDude34 shared a video not too long ago with some of the details of the 2021 Tundra.
Really enjoyed this episoad of tfl stoodio, da canuck widd da luck
The TITAN is still my favorite truck!
You said you gotta stay out of the ruts when pulling the sxs out with the dozer.....lmfao. You could’ve locked all four tires down and the dozer would pull you sideways through a tree. Haha
Great video as always.
All these "half ton" trucks are TANKS and i'm not talking about their resilience or capabilities but rather their heft.
If there's not enough tire from factory to increase the foot print and not sink into the ground then there's no point going into the tacky greasy or sandy stuff.
All I could think of watching this was the song "the truck got stuck" by corb lund
I remember when you tested the voodoo blue tundra trd pro vs the fiat rebel, and chose the trd pro over the fiat. Great videos.
I immediately notice an error you're not meant to turn off traction control if you're stuck because you want all four tires spinning the same speed you want the one with grip spinning while the other 3 are not
Thought they he was going to have to call Winder Towing!
What was the mosquito situation like?
This video reminds me of a Country song , The Truck Got Stuck by Corb Lund . Saved by the dozer lol . Fun times .
You do a damn good job! Keep it coming!
Waiting for Tundra Diesel then 15 years so I can (maybe) afford one, lol
Tundra would pulled it out lol
Why did you stop around 13:00
Won't buy 1 until they put in an electronic rear locker...
Rich Farfugnuven You cannot afford one anyway, so look at something within your budget.
@@mikek5298 No need to be such a prick, it's a legitimate piece of criticism for a truck that costs almost $50k. I could get a truck from almost any manufacturer with a proper locker for less than the 48k MSRP on these TRD Pro Tundras. Not hating on the Tundra, just this ridiculous package that doesn't deserve the TRD Pro badge.
I'd rather spend the few thousand extra and just get a Raptor (literally only $4k difference MSRP), unless your intention is to regularly tow heavy loads. In fact as far as off-roading goes I'm not sure why anyone would rather buy this than a Raptor. The price difference is negligible (less than 10%) and you get infinitely more off-road capability out of the Raptor.
PS - I'm not unable to afford this truck, I just don't want to buy one. I was in the market for a truck in 2019 and could afford this truck just as easily as the truck I actually got. But as someone living in a muddy and snowy area, no way in hell am I shelling out nearly the price of a Raptor for something that can't even lock its wheels. Sorry to burst your fan-boy bubble, but some people can afford trucks and still not want to pay for it.
@@mikek5298 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Nicely done ✔ 👏
Good stuff Stephen. This may not have been the 4Runner breaking through ice run everyone raves about, but it was fair. And the recovery parts were enjoyable as well. Proves not even a standard tractor can get it done. As much as I appreciate the quality of Toyota, I still don't understand what that Tundra is good for. The 3/4 ton that it is, is not competitive in MPG, towing, payload or off road prowess compared to competitors. The Tacoma is, but this thing.. I just don't get it.
Really wished the tundra was cheaper for my needs. I tow lots of things near 10k pounds and the price of the toyota tundra can get me a f250 diesel with more ground clearance.
This oughta be as fun as the titan getting stuck
4 wheel low with traction control on to let the attrac work. No worries
The Toyota definitely reversed out better than the Nissan did
I can’t tell if this is a joke lol. “The Toyota did a better job of not making it!”
Love this guy! More video from him plz
Very educational.
buy a 4th gen 4Runner.. problem soved
LMAO! They got the tractor stuck too.
I would like to see how the power wagon would act in that much mud going up hill. I know it has the lockers but it also is very heavy. Last year hunting I had to pull out a 2500 dodge 4x4 with the diesel and good tires. It was only in 5 inches of mud but was totally worthless. He was getting stuck over and over.I figured it had to be the weight of the truck. My 1500 chevy silverado 4x4 went like nothing was there.
Tundra is a cool truck shouldn’t be a bad thing it doesn’t have all the new fancy tech But most the stuff u never use and if u keep it out of warranty all that options and tech will break and be major money to repair/ replace
What are most reliable older diesel trucks? planning on doing a road trip/live in camper top(or truck bed camper)and hauling a small car or motorcycle. Dont want the mpg hit of gas.
I love my ZR2 Bison
This was really entertaining
14mpg is just unacceptable in 2020. Toyota needs to get their heads out of the clouds.
New redesign is coming and fun fact, tundra hybrid is confirmed.
So, just what is "acceptable" mpg in 2020?
@@steverowe2943 well, seeing as V8's now can get over 20 mpg, and some of the V6's out there are rated at mid 20's and have shown to get even higher, high teens in the city and low to mid 20's is more than "acceptable". Heres the thing, when you spend $7000 (according to monroney documents) more in fuel over 5 years, that completely negates the reliability factor. For example, the 2.7 EB monroney says you'll spend 2000 more in fuel over 5 years of ownership. Let's say in those 5 years both turbos go out. Around 5-6k repair bill. That still puts you even or just above what the tundra cost in fuel alone, completely ignoring any possible issues that could happen with the tundra. Thats why the mileage is unacceptable.
@@dochollywood1921 Yeah right, an awful lot of faith in EPA #'s. Check real life reported economy on fuelly.com and you will see for 2020 V8 trucks the following average results rounded to nearest whole MPG are: F150 - 16mpg, Titan - 15mpg, Chevy - 16mpg, Ram - 14mpg, Tundra - 14 mpg. Not a lot of difference between the high and the low which certainly throws a wrench into your economics.
@@steverowe2943 I agree with you. The big 3 also incorporate their shop times into their numbers. It ain't burning fuel when it's on a lift for repairs.
Power Wagon don’t care! But in all seriousness it would be cool to leave the mud pit like it is and see which trucks can make it through the way it is now