I have the 2024 Tundra with the 3" factory lift. I have driven trucks all my life. I have never received as many compliments and looks as I do with this new truck. Secondly, I have fallen in love with the ride and performance of this truck. The grill, well it grew on me, l. The fit and finish on my '24 are at least as good as my 2020 Solverado LST and 2015 Ram 1500 was. Love the truck so far.
Congrats on the soon 2-year CZcams anniversary and going over 25 Million views!! You’ve kept me busy these past few years catching up with our vehicle maintenance but it’s nice to drive around knowing things are no longer neglected!!
Thank you! It’s been a life changing time and it continues to be thanks to you and all the car care nut viewers! Things are a bit in the air now but should start smoothing by June
Don’t care what anyone says long-term that v8 Will be more reliable in the end no hate against the V6 twin Turbo actually like the truck I have a 21 tundra Trd pro and a old 03 sequoia with over 250K still goes no problems and Will probably buy the 23 Sequoia pro but don’t think it was last as long as my V-8s too much tech and things that can go wrong with it
Yep, as much as I'm fine with modern tech, the simplicity of a standard engine is always superior... Even if the turbos NEVER have a problem, the added hoses and piping adds time to maintenance. I almost bought a 21 tundra, but ended up going with a used turbo f150. I just couldn't justify the fuel economy, even though I knew I was passing up a superior truck for longevity and complexity. My 01 tundra gave a great 300k miles till it rotted away.
Love my V8 it’s awesome. It’s a truck I don’t need or want extras. I have a car for that. I’m sure the new Tundra is nice but not a fan. I also have an 01 Tacoma still going strong!
Just paid off my 2021. The new truck seems really nice, but it is a huge departure from the simplicity of Toyota. Maybe it will turn out to be just as reliable, but only time will tell. My 5.7 truck meets all my needs, and its bulletproof reputation is more important to me than a few more MPGs.
I agree with your assessment. I’m happy with my 5.7L and if I need to upgrade.It have to be going up in engine not going backwards in engine size for my toys.
Yeah the mpg upgrade isn’t enough I was expecting with the hybrid 25-30 mpg. Very disappointing that they went for power of fuel efficient. I am of the belief we will be seeing a e model for this sooner than later. I am very disappointed in this truck.
@@Peace1dy Well u should blame the laws, emission, fuel efficiency and nature bs implementing for building this type of vehicle for modern era cuz all the carmakers r bound to this rules for future other people still make complaints for using dinosaur technologies
@@Peace1dy for trucks even 2-3 mpg is huge. It really adds up per tank considering how massive they are. 35 gallons at 15 mpg vs 18-21mpg is a huge efficieny improvement given the weight and size of these trucks. Thats about 26% increase in mpg.
I purchased last year a 2021 Toyota Tundra Limited just to have the 5.7 V8 since it has a great track record. I do like the new Tundra, but I had bad experience with first year new model before. I just choose to go with old and reliable prior Tundra model. Thanks for a great review Car Care Nut!!!
I did the same exact thing - Traded in my ‘13 Taco (for more than I paid for it) - to get a bada$$ Army Green ‘21 Tundra - best decision ever! Keeping it forever
Exactly. I also decided to buy brand new Tundra in 2021 and avoid waiting for newer model. It is just raw. New model, new problems. It will take 3-5 years for all the problems to show up and Toyota need to fix em. Only then you can buy that truck. Until then I will enjoy 2021 model that is a great truck. And those people who complain on gas mileage, they are just stupid. It is a truck with V8 for gods sake. 13 mpg is its native gas mileage. Nobody complains on Colt 1911 recoil because everybody knows that .45 Cal kicks. Why then they complain on a 2.5 Ton truck with poor aerodynamics and big engine?! Get Corolla then
I have been totally happy with my 2008 Tundra SR5 TRD Offroad with the 5.7 liter V8. Yes it had its issues with the air pump but Toyota extended the warranty and took care of it both times. At 304500 miles now and still going strong but looking to buy new. While I might be able to live with the Turbo V6 the one thing I can't is the auto start/stop, have driven vehicles with this and it drives me crazy(no pun intended, will maybe a little one). One thing I will champion Toyota on is that they build a long lasting reliable vehicle and if there is an issue they will stand behind it and take care of it. Great video and very informative.
This truck will be perfect in 15 years when they finally fix everything and the new 2035 tundra gets announced haha . Jokes aside great video ! Truck drives excellent but no need to upgrade my 2021 🤘
I have a 2021 Toyota SR5 with TRD sport upgrade and I agree with you even though I don’t want to. The fuel mileage is killing me. I’m sure they still have to work out all the kinks but the gas mileage is so tempting.
I was due to refresh. The 22 had my interest. Then, they were in the wild, and the feedback was underwhelming. I found an upgraded 21 leftover, which I am very happy with. I’ll let this body settle out, and it should be solid by the time I am ready to refresh again.
@@bcw686 my sequoia averages 15-17 mpg. I’d take it all day long over any other brand. The only only only truck I’d consider besides a 07-21 tundra is a 2021+ Nissan Titan or Titan XD. The Titan is very reliable. Not as solid as a tundra but very reliable. 200k miles easy. Gets 18-20 mpg.
@@americandude3825 I was just telling a friend I really like the new Titan. From my understanding it isn't made like their cars and it is reliable. Yeah, 15-17 mpg is not bad when you consider mainly just oil changes, brakes, etc. I think the Titan might be underrated in this class of big trucks
When I bought my 2015 silverado many years ago I was in between the Silverado and the Tundra. The ONLY reason I did not get the Tundra was because I need a crew crab + long bed truck for work. When I saw that the new Tundra was going to give me that option I was SUPER happy! I love Toyotas because if you take care of them they take care of you and Toyota has always stuck with consistent refinement of their vehicles to make them better over time. As soon as I saw the new Tundra was dropping the 5.7 and only going the twin turbo route I was soooo confused. I understand they need to meet regulations about MPG, but that engine is legendary for lasting a long time! I don't want turbos since it's just unneeded complexity and it's another potential failure point that increases labor cost for me. My silverado now has 170k miles, so I'll be needing a new one in a year or two. I really wish I could have bought a new Tundra with the 5.7, but I think I'll have to get an f250 gas when it is time for me to upgrade. I don't really care about gas prices or mpg since it's all for work anyways, but I'd rather pay at the pump vs at the shop.
tundra owner here, can agree with you on the 5.7 being great, 140k miles and just being broken in. Crewmax 5.5ft bed is small though. can agree that if i was gonna buy a new truck i like the ford or the gmc 2500.
That is exactly my point, and to top it off the new tundra is riddled with defects from Engine problems to fit and finish. And this Care nut guy is not honest enough to point those issues out loud. Give me a break!!
I test drove a 22 Tundra and loved it. The turbos worried me a bit so I decided on a 22 4Runner. Glad I stayed away from the turbo issue. Hopefully they are as reliable some day as the last gen tundras. Great video buddy!
i'm on my 3rd Tundra and i love them! i wen't from a 2008 to a 2015 TRD pro and i was over the moon at all the creature comforts. While i did buy my 2015 new and loved it, i got hit very hard while sitting at a red light and she was deemed totalled. i took that check and bought myself a 2016 Tundra Platinum with low miles and im happy as hell with my purchase. Tundra's are great, reliable, and can save your life like mine did.
I absolutely love your common scenes approach to maintenance and advice to enhance Toyota's longevity. Thank you for sharing a foundation to ensure overall satisfaction with Toyota products. I honestly LOVE the new TUNDRA and would LOVE to have the opportunity to see first hand the amazing shift to the new generation.
It probably wont happen in the States but internationally they have those Landcruiser 79 trucks still with the V8 and V6. Of course they wont bring those over here,
My friend works at the Toyota plant here in San Antonio and he would tell me they get recalls all the time on the turbos. I have a 2014 limited and wouldn't trade it for the new ones but that's just me I'm old school👴
I wish Toyota would make a regular cab long door short bed version of this truck without start-stop, and with a keyed ignition. I'll be keeping my V8 powered regular cab 2002 and 2007 SR5 Tundra trucks, I would maybe consider a used 2022 if they offered a regular cab but Toyota stopped making them in 2017. I would like the coil spring rear suspension, but I'll make due with the prehistoric leaf spring suspension I have. Great video review... Best of luck to those of you that buy the 2022 V6.
I'm on my 3rd Toyota Truck. First was a 1998 Tacoma. Loved it. Second was a 2005 Tundra. Loved it. My current truck is a 2014 Tundra. It has a simpler V-8 and I love it. Never thought I'd say this, but I am done with the Tundra til they offer it with a V-8.
V8 powered trucks are going away. The Hemi will be gone in 2023. Its replacement is an inline 6 cylinder twin turbo. The coyote from Ford is on its way out too. The 5.3 and 6.2 from GM are going away soon to. I give it 5 years and no full sized truck manufacturer will offer a V8. Whether we love it or hate it, small displacement forced induction (and in some cases hybrid) engines are what's coming. Toyotas upcoming Hybrid tundra and the Powerboost option from Ford is where its all headed on the way to all electric. I'm not convinced all in on electric vehicles is something we are ready for yet from a infrastructure and battery tech standpoint. Hybrids on the other hand are just brilliant. I just with I could afford a hybrid powerboost F150. More efficient trucks are the way forward and the V8 won't make the trip.
The turbochargers are a deal-breaker for me. I had a turbo-charged vehicle in the past and it left a bad taste in my mouth. Just one more thing to go wrong. I don't think a heavy vehicle like the tundra is going to be as long-lasting or as reliable as the turbocharged V-6. Should have kept the V-8 as an option with the new 10-speed transmission. I am looking for a low mileage V8.
@@indycharlie turbo charger r good for diesel vehicles tho but for petrol/gas vehicle turbo engine need to be maintain intensely also way of driving also matters
you never buy the first model. wait a few yrs then buy so that all the issues and kinks are worked out so that you'll be happy with your buy. I waited 4 yrs to buy my 09 camry and have no issues and still strong at 200k miles. I'm bought a 2022 4 runner offroad premium and awaiting delivery. just be patient and not materialistic so that you'll get the best out of your buy. great video tho! i just want to thank you for all the knowledge and i've learned more from you than my 2 yrs of college! i've been with you since the beginning and you're killing it! best and only toyota channel by a landslide!
I'm waiting to see what happens to those (in all brands) as they age. It's not uncommon to see the radio screens stop working and develop horizontal or vertical lines all over it, and I bet that'll be happening to these digital dashes too. Not a big deal if it's diy swappable though. Junkyards are still going to be around. Hopefully they're swappable with used parts without a reprogram.
Great, straightforward, honest review. I've got a 2018 that'll upgrade in a handful of years once the hybrid version is out and the bugs have been cleaned up. Thanks for your insights and time on this one.
Love your review on the 2022 Toyota Tundra. You just have a way of giving the proper perspective that makes sense to me whether it’s good or bad. Wish you the best in all of your endeavors. Keep up the great work.
I love my 2011 Tundra that has 4.6 liter V8 with its beautiful purr. It has been very reliable with zero trouble sine bought new in 2010 and I plan to keep it for ever.
V8 sound created by the speakers. 🤣 Toyota made the decision to go v6 turbo, just own the sound. It's like they are ashamed of the way the engine sounds.
It's silly I'm glad ford dosen't do it on the lower trim models. I have a 2.7 f150 and when I test drove it I was waiting for the fake sound that everyone laughs at, but it dosen't have any... Just standard quiet v6 sound with a bit of turbo "vacuum cleaner" sound. (Imagine a 4 cylinder with v8 sounds, haha)
They are essentially idiots of the first order!! Not everyone wants to hear “sounds” from the engine! 🙄 …Some of us want to hear NOTHING but silky smoothness, like how it used to be in the *OLD 4.7L V8s* that Toyota had! Sadly, that era of the engine *PURRING QUIETLY* in the background is gone! Now all the mentally deficient nutters want all kinds of loud “roars”, “farting sounds” and whatnot 🙄 from their engines and exhausts. Typically, I’m totally against EVs, but for this reason I can’t wait for them to be FORCED DOWN everyone’s throat, just like how “roaring engines” were forced down MY THROAT!!! Revenge is SWEEEEET!
Excellent review! Your insight with the initial mechanical inspection video helped me decide to pull the trigger and get a '22 SR5 (only one more month of waiting left). Everything I need in a truck, and nothing I don't. Should be noted that the bed step is an optional accessory and pretty expensive - it doesn't bother me since I am relatively in shape and can hop in the bed or step on the tire with no issue, but there probably should have been some sort of standard step. I also went with the predator running boards that are more functional, don't think the rock sliders serve much of a purpose as you noted.
I just got back from towing a 10,000 pound Jayco fifth wheel for a few hundred miles each way with a 2022 Tundra 1794 edition using an Andersen Ultimate hitch after having a B&W gooseneck put in the bed. Plenty of power and the torque was very comparable to my 2018 RAM 2500 Cummings diesel. Glad I got the new truck. BTW, mine came with the rear air suspension. Fantastic for heavy loads!
I agree. It's like they are in competition with Ford, Dodge, or Chevy. Completely gratuitous. It's like the whole bigger fin type thing from the late 50s.
The Tundra has 3 radiators, so the massive grill opening is necessary to feed air to all the cooling capacity the truck needs. Frankly, I'm not a fan of the look either, but it wasn't really a styling choice.
Ford went through these growing pains with their Ecoboost. Toyota is going through the same growing pains with their waste gate issues on their 3.4. For a 5 mpg gain, I’ll take the 5.7 for reliability.
Yeah I agree about the diesel engine it's not Toyota of USA fault Toyota Japan denied the request to put diesel into their trucks either the designer or the CEO of Toyota wanted to put a diesel in it but Toyota Japan denied
Most people with trucks like this just go around town and to work with them. No need for a V8 nowadays unless your doing actual work. Which if you are just get a HD.
@@josh0050 They did for the US market . But Toyota makes some bomber diesels that are sold outside the US . They even have a " special edition " for the artic that runs on Av gas .
@@josh0050 should know about USA rules and regulations for diesel vehicles also know the dieselgate through which foreign carmaker never think of diesel variants for American market except South America where all diesel vehicles exist and Japanese maker sell their diesel pickups and SUV
@@terrellwynne108 I always ask the “climate change” people. “How many windmills and solar panels would be needed to power the city you live in and where exactly are they going to put them all”. They got nothing
New subscriber from Australia and very impressed with your presentation sir. The turbo remark is what I have been posting to another youtube channel for a little while occasionally to poke peoples imagination. Watching some youtubers they don't idle at all after a drive at speed. I idle EVERY time no mater the distance for my little turbo!
That was a very good overview of the 22 Tundra . I have owned 6 Tundras. The 22 just hasn't grown on me yet and yes I have driven a couple of them several miles. I guess time will tell if one makes its way to my driveway. Thanks for the hard work you put into your video presentations and best of luck with the new buisness endeavor. I know that takes alot of courage to step out on your own, as for myself I will just keep on with the dealership life for a few more years.
@@KiyaWarrior I enjoyed my Quicksand 2016 TRD PRO alot but my Spruce Green 2013 Limited with auto folding tow mirrors was my favorite of all of them. What is your choice?
Very happy you were able to avert a pink slip in your pay envelope from the mothership with this positive spin of making lemonade from lemons. Just a leeetle observations: This turbo-problem motor is not a new motor It was introduced in the 2018 lexus 500 EXACT MODEL 3.5 liter V6 with twin turbos (LEXUS, copying Mercedes, calls it a 500 to describe it's horsepower similarities to the previous 480 - 4.8 V8.... but of course 20 points better than the old V8! In Mercedes' case, they take the exact same 2 liter 4 banger turbo and chip it for different horsepowers to get their 200, 250, 300 and 450 series cars, more money, same motor) So why, after 4 years in production, did this wunderkind turbo "500" suddenly have problems in the 2022 tundra? Notice they didn't call it a "590" in the 2022 tundra - "twenty points" higher than the 570 V8 it replaced, ha ha. You work the shop, plase tell us how many book shop labor hours to lift the truck cab completely off the frame just to work on these new wunderkind turbo-motor'ed trucks? Not a worry until 3 years or 36k miles after warranty expires; but will the 2022 owner need to take a second note out on a 2022 turbo truck just for the labor costs the "new" repair methodology increases? I hear, though I'll never climb in one, that the new crewmax has less interior room in the cab. I hear, though I'll never buy one, that the new tundra has a plastic bed. Plastic, age and UV rays do not mix well. I hear, though I'll never buy one, that the new 2022 tundra gas tank is 6 gallons less than the 38 gallon 2021 tank. I hated with a passion the 26.8 gallon tanks in my 2012 and 2015 tundras, and kissed the gas caps of my new 2019 and now 2021 tundras 38 gallon tanks. I travel often enough 600 to 900 miles/day and the extra range of a 38 gallon tank is a Godsend. ok, I've made my observations. In closing, unlike you, I disagree that Toyota listened to its customers on the 2022 Tundra build. I believe Toyota did not build a new model Tundra to please it's customer base, I believe it built this 2022 Tundra to please the US Government corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) wonks, to please the Toyota Cost Accountants who know that plastic is cheaper than sheet steel, that micro-chipped engine controls require less precision machining of V8 motors that can run a million miles; while microchips self-destruct much sooner from age, and turbos simply burn themselves out with short life-spans from processing 1000 degree exhaust gases into horsepower. In other words, Toyota built the 2022 Tundra to hasten the planned obsolescence of the new Tundra, a truck that many current owners of the old Tundra believe can last as long as they need a truck. There ain't enough suger water in the world to make me buy this 2022 Tundra lemon.
It’s nice but I’m still keeping my 2018 Tundra TRD/Sport. It does what I need for my current toys. If I do upgrade it’s not smaller engine it’s going to be diesel power but that just me. I started from small engine for trucks and NOT going back when towing toys.
Stock TOYOTA diesels r kinda slow buff horse only use for heavy duty work force but if modified for mo powa only diesel motorsport r right option to do it just like SEA gang countries and Australian do
I appreciate your honesty AMD as always but it's a fact that a naturally aspirated V8 will always be more reliable than a twin turbo V6 because it is less complicated and will have less parts that will wear out overtime and Toyota could have modernized the 5.7 I force V8 and still allowed it to get better fuel economy and also possibly a bumping power while also using these new power plants as well. It's very disappointing and I can guarantee you that these engines even later on once the bugs get fixed still will not hold up to a million miles like what some of the 5.7s have been able to do..
Ford uses the start stop and it sucks. You can turn it off but you have to do it every time you start the vehicle .It would be nice if it was off until you wanted to use it which would be never for me.
Start stop does not engage automatically. When you stop it will tell you to press harder to engage auto stop. I dislike the feature however it’s just common on almost every vehicle now. I’ve owned other tundra’s and they were great trucks but 22 is much improved. Owned it for almost 4 months with no issues, better fuel economy, and really fun to drive.
I was a hold out on this TT v6 as well, but after shopping around for a truck that both I and my wife could drive comfortably, the 22 Tundra 1794 was it. I’ve had a 2003 Tundras SR5 Sport with the 4.7L v8 since new. Now at 19 years old with 225,000 miles, and having survived a nearly fatal accident in 2007, I could not ask much more of it. Bottom line is that I kept it for posterity, it it is not able to tow the RV we have planned as we approach retirement. We drove the 2022 on a 5 hour 660 mile round trip with 4 people, and 500 pounds of gear over mountains and back. It was comfortable to drive, and comfortable as a passenger. The back seats could have been better but still pretty good for a long trip. With 3 different drivers, we averaged 19.5 mpg on the way out and 20.5 mpg with 2 drivers on the way back. My old truck on a good tank to tank measured 15 mpg on a series of long trips, and is no where near as comfortable. Just food for thought for those that are interested.
My only beef is with the back bumper not being able to step up when tailgate is down like cmon I have to buy an accessory for that. Maybe they could of done something cool with the tailgate like GM does as well. Besides that its a nice truck can't wait for the used market to get one later on.
At this point in history 2022-2023 , no one is reinventing the wheel nor should they try. So when new vehicles come out from the manufacturers, they shouldn’t use cheaper parts from the start. There should be no issues period . That what people are paying for . You can know everything about cars , its no excuse
That's never going to happen because no one would buy it. Do you really believe that a company as big as Toyota, with all the market research they've done, doesn't already know exactly what their customers want?
@@rightlanehog3151 They knew their customers wanted it, they just calculated that it wasn't worth adding it when they were already selling every Tundra they could build. Toyota is a corporations just like any other, and their primary focus is maximizing profits.
I bought the 21, last yr with the v8, because a v6 twin turbo is not all it’s cracked up to be. Underpowered until turbos kick in, then gas mileage plummets. And the turbos make that small v6 engine work too hard, which will reduce the life of the engine. And the 6speed transmission in my 21 is also tried and true and bullet proof. Basically Toyota spent 14 years perfecting the second gen. Now they are starting over.
If you have a V8 one especially a 2005 keep it want better gas mileage get a Camry Hybrid LE or a Prius. If you need a new tundra wait for the hybrid that’s coming if you must get one.
Man ! They are getting really nice. I can't wait tell my 2016 tundra crewmax gets 600,000 ( conservative estimate) on it before it gives up the ghost, got 109,000 on it and so...well !! I guess I will live vicarious threw the years as tundra improve, based on the time it would take to put another 500,000 miles on it before kick the bucket, so it will be my wife's choice on the 2052 + or - , keep up the videos, watch every video. 😉
@@Therealestrunnerluda There are dozens of us! Dozens! The reality 98% of truck owners never haul more than groceries and never tow more than a 4 foot trailer once a year.
Turbo or no turbo, I will still take this Tundra over other 3 main competitors.. Simply because of Toyotas legendary work ethic. Nothing beats Japanese work model! It’s in their DNA to make reliable cars and trucks.. It’s American made with Japanese technology and standards!! Do some have issues here and there .. sure!! But knowing Toyota, I know they will make it right by their customers. That alone is all I need to buy a Toyota.. I also like the fact that Toyota doesn’t do total engine and body change every few years like the competitors.. Give me something reliable for the long haul so I can sip on my bourbon at a beach somewhere while watching others complaining of going broke with the repair bills with the major 3 brands!!
My 2000 Tundra still runs like a top. Unless I go electric, I may be buried in it. Would like better mileage but it still works for me, like the day I drove it home from the dealer. On the 2022, I'd like to see the new rear view mirrors be able to slide/ adjust. .Pull out wide for towing, push in to retract for day to day. IMHO the new styling is too gimmicky. Form should follow function. I see no use for "screws that are not functional" inside the headlights. Why bother? Too much wasted plastic. Fit & finish, reliability, this is what you buy a Toyota for. If they lose that, they've lost everything. They need to regain first time-every time quality if they've lost it. As far as new designs needing refinement, it's a very frustrating routine having to bring a new vehicle back to the dealer, wait or get a loaner while you depend on them to fix, on their dime or yours (and they are the judge, and you are left in the position of having to trust a stealership) and for them to have to remove the body.... that's Ford crazy design territory. Later on, that will cost your first born and a limb, regardless of how long it actually takes them to do. I understand the need to improve fuel economy. I appreciate that Toyota is upgrading the electronics and interfaces. It has always been the case that a made in Japan Toyota, especially the engine, was the better quality option. (We have always checked the vin # to know.). Hate to see them release Beta vehicles with bugs, historically uncharacteristic. The gen 1 Tundra 4.7 engine from the get-go was a bullet proof Lexus design. Pre tested in real world is as it should continue to be, so dealer does not have to be on speed dial for recurring issues. You buy Toyota specifically to avoid that nightmare. Thank you for very honest review, allows me a real basis to form an opinion. Good information here.
@@coloradoboo1071 I believe I had a similar problem and through watching a series of CZcams vids was able to reset the integrated alarm system with a patterned series of ignition turns to correct this. Suggest he tries before digging into the electrical system. In any case, compared to what's out there, this is a stellar problem to be having after 20 years of use. Won't need to lift body off frame to fix, LOL. Not an exploding tranny (Dodge) or a seized engine (Ford Triton 5.4). I'll take it. Congrats to your Dad :-)
Have you even seen one in person? Dont make your assumptions watching CZcams vids. The optional tow mirrors do extend outward with push of a button. It even has an integrated led light on it.
A few points, strictly my opinion of course… -It’s a shame that the manufacturer puts such a price on these vehicles that the average American consumer cannot afford them. This wasn’t the case in 1976 when my late father brought home the first of many Toyotas to our family. -I think that the twin turbo V6 will be more expensive to maintain/repair over the life of the engine, which might not be as long as the V8. -Still no USA diesel version (thanks Chicken Tax) -Great video, very informative, love your channel
This isnt related to the current video, but just wanted to give my opinion on your channel. Basically: Keep the momentum going! I know its labor intensive to put content out all the time, but if you can, keep up the momentum or increase it if possible. Critical time for your channel for the next few months/year.
I'm very disappointed in the way Toyota went with the new trucks.. and they're ugly. All they had to do was fix the suspension and put a 10 speed trans with the same v8
I really hate they went with the plastic bed like the tacoma. My '07 tacoma's bed is decomposing very badly with light use. The fiberglass fibers are peeling up and looks terrible. The interior is really nice though. You're a great salesperson due to being honest and trustworthy.
I’m wondering if the start/stop feature will impact on the life of the turbochargers, as in when the turbos are really hot when you hit a red light, and then the engine shuts-off?
The only start stop I’d even that long term would be the ones in the hybrids since it’s the electric motor handling turning off the engine. I’m unaware of it having impact on life of the gas engine
That’s a very good point and one that I hadn’t thought of. Within the first week of having my F150, the first mod I made was putting a switch into the start/stop circuit. The only time I would turn it on was when taking it back to the dealer during the warranty period. It hasn’t been back on for 2 years. I also think my two turbos are happier for it.
The new tundra is great. Toyota should definitely do something to make servicing the turbo wastegates easier though. I’m guessing Toyota will make design changes to make accessing these parts easier on updated models
it had NOTHING to do with design--it had to do with the crap American part contractor having crap quality control.....this would not have happened in the Japanese made part.
I like the “looks”. But what I can’t seem to grasp is no chrome full width bumpers. A chrome finish is hardened. A bumper is replaceable. Bolts on. On the farm or construction site….tall grass and brush beats off the painted finishes where traditional chrome bumpers used to be. I’m not in to chrome for show….just sayin.
Fantastic video. My biggest complaint is the fit and finish. Passenger Door vibrates with certain songs, the window seal on driver door rubs or vibrates. I do have squeaky brakes and that's been going on for a few thousand miles, also the downshifting while braking can be harsh. Doesn't do it all the time but enough that it Doesn't seem right. But I love this truck. Never once had second guess on getting. Thank you for your great advice on your videos
I like sound of the sound of the v8, I hate the fill up of the 38 gal tank. About 3x a month I get a letter or call from the place I bought it at asking to trade it in for about what I bought it for in 2020, and I would only have to pony up an additional $26k for the newer model. Hmmm paid off truck or trade it in and have a small payment, lemme think.........pass.
@@ajmedeiros77 Hybrid is different than start/stop. With hybrid you always have a gas engine or electric motor running. With start/stop every time you stop the engine shuts off with no electric motor to take over. My Uncle's Ford has start/stop and it is totally annoying. The transition is not smooth like a hybrid is. Every time he gets in he punches the button to turn the start/stop function off.
With all due respect to the V8, I trust Toyota to make a reliable product, and we need a TT V6 to get better gas mileage. With the current gas prices, we need the mpgs more than ever. But time will tell. Hopefully the V6 will continue the trend of reliability with Toyotas and the Tundra.
19 mpg doesn’t help…..lol. People who want good mpg need a diesel truck. Gmc diesels trucks get 26 mpg. With that said I’m 100% Toyota. I have an 08 sequoia sr5 5.7, 2022 sienna XLE AWD and 2022 rav4 XSE. I’ve owned a 2008 Camry XLE v6, 2008 corollla S special edition, and 2002 sequoia sr5. I’d never buy another brand except Lexus. Unless I had to have a diesel for towing. I’d buy ram - which is far more reliable than ford and gm but still far behind Toyota reliability.
Spending tens of thousands of dollars based upon trust is a fools move. Only time tested proven designs are proven. Toyota has bad engines under their belt. Only time proves a drivetrain.
@@americandude3825 Yeah but its almost a wash because diesel is so much more expensive than 87 octane gasoline. Long term diesel maintenance is much more expensive, too.
I have the 2024 Tundra with the 3" factory lift.
I have driven trucks all my life. I have never received as many compliments and looks as I do with this new truck.
Secondly, I have fallen in love with the ride and performance of this truck.
The grill, well it grew on me, l.
The fit and finish on my '24 are at least as good as my 2020 Solverado LST and 2015 Ram 1500 was.
Love the truck so far.
I would trust Toyota to work out all the issues after another 2-3 years and perfect it, but until then I’d be cautious
Even knowing it's a turbo engine?
@@christianmiller4422 that’s not new technology. Diesels have utilized that for years.
@@seanvine39 it may not be new, but it's first toyota turbo truck I know of.
@@christianmiller4422 In asia and Europe Toyota had turbos for years in their trucks. They have stricter emission regulations.
@@seanvine39 a turbo in a diesel and a turbo in a gas engine is totally different. Don’t compare the two together.
Congrats on the soon 2-year CZcams anniversary and going over 25 Million views!! You’ve kept me busy these past few years catching up with our vehicle maintenance but it’s nice to drive around knowing things are no longer neglected!!
Thank you! It’s been a life changing time and it continues to be thanks to you and all the car care nut viewers! Things are a bit in the air now but should start smoothing by June
@@TheCarCareNutI would be willing to buy one if my 06 Tacoma dies...😎😎😎😎😎
I am so happy with my 2021 1794. Solid drive train. Turbos are great when still covered by warranty!
every car is great while still under warranty lol
Supercharge it. Adds another 100 hp. For 7k
@@sharpie132harrop adds even more hp
Sorry, the turbo's will not last. If you want to tow with your truck, stay away from 6 cylinder turbos. lol
@@desert4seatif you want to tow stay away from gen2tundras they have low payload capacity
Don’t care what anyone says long-term that v8 Will be more reliable in the end no hate against the V6 twin Turbo actually like the truck I have a 21 tundra Trd pro and a old 03 sequoia with over 250K still goes no problems and Will probably buy the 23 Sequoia pro but don’t think it was last as long as my V-8s too much tech and things that can go wrong with it
Yep, as much as I'm fine with modern tech, the simplicity of a standard engine is always superior... Even if the turbos NEVER have a problem, the added hoses and piping adds time to maintenance.
I almost bought a 21 tundra, but ended up going with a used turbo f150. I just couldn't justify the fuel economy, even though I knew I was passing up a superior truck for longevity and complexity. My 01 tundra gave a great 300k miles till it rotted away.
@@volvo09 Agree 👍
Unless gas goes to $10 gallon and stays there, driving a 2UZ will always be cheaper than buying into technology.
Yeah I’m gonna have to agree just for simplicity sake
Love my V8 it’s awesome. It’s a truck I don’t need or want extras. I have a car for that. I’m sure the new Tundra is nice but not a fan. I also have an 01 Tacoma still going strong!
Just paid off my 2021. The new truck seems really nice, but it is a huge departure from the simplicity of Toyota. Maybe it will turn out to be just as reliable, but only time will tell. My 5.7 truck meets all my needs, and its bulletproof reputation is more important to me than a few more MPGs.
I agree with your assessment. I’m happy with my 5.7L and if I need to upgrade.It have to be going up in engine not going backwards in engine size for my toys.
This, my next vehicle will be the reliable and simple 5.7l v8.
Yeah the mpg upgrade isn’t enough I was expecting with the hybrid 25-30 mpg. Very disappointing that they went for power of fuel efficient. I am of the belief we will be seeing a e model for this sooner than later. I am very disappointed in this truck.
@@Peace1dy Well u should blame the laws, emission, fuel efficiency and nature bs implementing for building this type of vehicle for modern era cuz all the carmakers r bound to this rules for future other people still make complaints for using dinosaur technologies
@@Peace1dy for trucks even 2-3 mpg is huge. It really adds up per tank considering how massive they are. 35 gallons at 15 mpg vs 18-21mpg is a huge efficieny improvement given the weight and size of these trucks. Thats about 26% increase in mpg.
I purchased last year a 2021 Toyota Tundra Limited just to have the 5.7 V8 since it has a great track record. I do like the new Tundra, but I had bad experience with first year new model before. I just choose to go with old and reliable prior Tundra model. Thanks for a great review Car Care Nut!!!
You now have a truck for life ! Wise choice ! 👍
I did the same exact thing -
Traded in my ‘13 Taco (for more than I paid for it) - to get a bada$$ Army Green ‘21 Tundra - best decision ever! Keeping it forever
Exactly. I also decided to buy brand new Tundra in 2021 and avoid waiting for newer model. It is just raw. New model, new problems. It will take 3-5 years for all the problems to show up and Toyota need to fix em. Only then you can buy that truck. Until then I will enjoy 2021 model that is a great truck. And those people who complain on gas mileage, they are just stupid. It is a truck with V8 for gods sake. 13 mpg is its native gas mileage. Nobody complains on Colt 1911 recoil because everybody knows that .45 Cal kicks. Why then they complain on a 2.5 Ton truck with poor aerodynamics and big engine?! Get Corolla then
I have been totally happy with my 2008 Tundra SR5 TRD Offroad with the 5.7 liter V8. Yes it had its issues with the air pump but Toyota extended the warranty and took care of it both times. At 304500 miles now and still going strong but looking to buy new. While I might be able to live with the Turbo V6 the one thing I can't is the auto start/stop, have driven vehicles with this and it drives me crazy(no pun intended, will maybe a little one). One thing I will champion Toyota on is that they build a long lasting reliable vehicle and if there is an issue they will stand behind it and take care of it. Great video and very informative.
This truck will be perfect in 15 years when they finally fix everything and the new 2035 tundra gets announced haha . Jokes aside great video ! Truck drives excellent but no need to upgrade my 2021 🤘
I have a 2021 Toyota SR5 with TRD sport upgrade and I agree with you even though I don’t want to. The fuel mileage is killing me. I’m sure they still have to work out all the kinks but the gas mileage is so tempting.
Previous generation Tundra all the way! 5.7 V8 is the preferred way to go in my opinion!
100% !!
I’ll keep my 5.7L with 205400 miles that’s never had an issue.
Same here, with the 4.7 as well.
I was due to refresh. The 22 had my interest. Then, they were in the wild, and the feedback was underwhelming. I found an upgraded 21 leftover, which I am very happy with. I’ll let this body settle out, and it should be solid by the time I am ready to refresh again.
What is your opinion about the gas mileage? I would rather go to the gas station more than the shop with something being wrong after so many miles.
@@bcw686 my sequoia averages 15-17 mpg.
I’d take it all day long over any other brand.
The only only only truck I’d consider besides a 07-21 tundra is a 2021+ Nissan Titan or Titan XD.
The Titan is very reliable. Not as solid as a tundra but very reliable. 200k miles easy. Gets 18-20 mpg.
@@americandude3825 I was just telling a friend I really like the new Titan. From my understanding it isn't made like their cars and it is reliable. Yeah, 15-17 mpg is not bad when you consider mainly just oil changes, brakes, etc. I think the Titan might be underrated in this class of big trucks
Was going to buy the new tundra after testing driving it I was disappointed that v6 was lame so I bought a 2021 trd pro tundra and I'm happy
When I bought my 2015 silverado many years ago I was in between the Silverado and the Tundra. The ONLY reason I did not get the Tundra was because I need a crew crab + long bed truck for work. When I saw that the new Tundra was going to give me that option I was SUPER happy! I love Toyotas because if you take care of them they take care of you and Toyota has always stuck with consistent refinement of their vehicles to make them better over time. As soon as I saw the new Tundra was dropping the 5.7 and only going the twin turbo route I was soooo confused. I understand they need to meet regulations about MPG, but that engine is legendary for lasting a long time! I don't want turbos since it's just unneeded complexity and it's another potential failure point that increases labor cost for me. My silverado now has 170k miles, so I'll be needing a new one in a year or two. I really wish I could have bought a new Tundra with the 5.7, but I think I'll have to get an f250 gas when it is time for me to upgrade. I don't really care about gas prices or mpg since it's all for work anyways, but I'd rather pay at the pump vs at the shop.
My 2007 Tundra was a double cab w/8' box. Back seating was huge, 3 big guys could sit back there .. for a long trip two big guys and a smaller person.
tundra owner here, can agree with you on the 5.7 being great, 140k miles and just being broken in. Crewmax 5.5ft bed is small though. can agree that if i was gonna buy a new truck i like the ford or the gmc 2500.
That is exactly my point, and to top it off the new tundra is riddled with defects from Engine problems to fit and finish. And this Care nut guy is not honest enough to point those issues out loud. Give me a break!!
I hear the new ford 7.3L gas engine is pretty decent. Old school simple. My 2018 Silverado has been absolutely flawless.
@@howebrad4601 I love my 2015 Tundra, but that 7.3L Ford is a beast for sure!
I test drove a 22 Tundra and loved it. The turbos worried me a bit so I decided on a 22 4Runner. Glad I stayed away from the turbo issue. Hopefully they are as reliable some day as the last gen tundras.
Great video buddy!
i'm on my 3rd Tundra and i love them! i wen't from a 2008 to a 2015 TRD pro and i was over the moon at all the creature comforts. While i did buy my 2015 new and loved it, i got hit very hard while sitting at a red light and she was deemed totalled. i took that check and bought myself a 2016 Tundra Platinum with low miles and im happy as hell with my purchase. Tundra's are great, reliable, and can save your life like mine did.
Just bought a 2023 SR5. Only 600 miles on it but I really like it. Powerful, roomy, and comfortable to drive
Mine is two months old. SR5 SX. Love it.
I absolutely love your common scenes approach to maintenance and advice to enhance Toyota's longevity. Thank you for sharing a foundation to ensure overall satisfaction with Toyota products. I honestly LOVE the new TUNDRA and would LOVE to have the opportunity to see first hand the amazing shift to the new generation.
Toyota V8 all the way. I would be interested in a V6 Diesel option.
Never gonna happen. Which sucks cuz I would be too
@@georgerafa5041 But at least they give us a "Fake V-8" soundtrack!
It probably wont happen in the States but internationally they have those Landcruiser 79 trucks still with the V8 and V6. Of course they wont bring those over here,
My friend works at the Toyota plant here in San Antonio and he would tell me they get recalls all the time on the turbos. I have a 2014 limited and wouldn't trade it for the new ones but that's just me I'm old school👴
Love my '24 Tundra. I agree, I Don't miss the V8 when driving! ❤its actually a blast to drive, especially in sport mode.
I wish Toyota would make a regular cab long door short bed version of this truck without start-stop, and with a keyed ignition.
I'll be keeping my V8 powered regular cab 2002 and 2007 SR5 Tundra trucks, I would maybe consider a used 2022 if they offered a regular cab but Toyota stopped making them in 2017. I would like the coil spring rear suspension, but I'll make due with the prehistoric leaf spring suspension I have.
Great video review... Best of luck to those of you that buy the 2022 V6.
Wow, they cleared the dealership building for you AMD 😅
This has convinced me that my 2019 V-8 Tundra is just fine. Keeper!
It’s a pleasure to hear your pleasant voice , clear and loud. Your knowledge is very impressive, I watch all of your videos, thank you .
I'm on my 3rd Toyota Truck. First was a 1998 Tacoma. Loved it. Second was a 2005 Tundra. Loved it. My current truck is a 2014 Tundra. It has a simpler V-8 and I love it. Never thought I'd say this, but I am done with the Tundra til they offer it with a V-8.
V8 powered trucks are going away. The Hemi will be gone in 2023. Its replacement is an inline 6 cylinder twin turbo. The coyote from Ford is on its way out too. The 5.3 and 6.2 from GM are going away soon to. I give it 5 years and no full sized truck manufacturer will offer a V8. Whether we love it or hate it, small displacement forced induction (and in some cases hybrid) engines are what's coming. Toyotas upcoming Hybrid tundra and the Powerboost option from Ford is where its all headed on the way to all electric. I'm not convinced all in on electric vehicles is something we are ready for yet from a infrastructure and battery tech standpoint. Hybrids on the other hand are just brilliant. I just with I could afford a hybrid powerboost F150. More efficient trucks are the way forward and the V8 won't make the trip.
The turbochargers are a deal-breaker for me. I had a turbo-charged vehicle in the past and it left a bad taste in my mouth. Just one more thing to go wrong. I don't think a heavy vehicle like the tundra is going to be as long-lasting or as reliable as the turbocharged V-6. Should have kept the V-8 as an option with the new 10-speed transmission. I am looking for a low mileage V8.
100% AGREE . I am looking for a V8 Tundra as well . Good luck !
Yeah heavy vehicles do bad with turbos. Semis have turbos. Semis are pretty heavy. Okie dokie bye now
@@pryme2013 And you think those turbos don't go out???? Trust me, they do.
Did you have an EcoBust? Those are junk.
@@indycharlie turbo charger r good for diesel vehicles tho but for petrol/gas vehicle turbo engine need to be maintain intensely also way of driving also matters
you never buy the first model. wait a few yrs then buy so that all the issues and kinks are worked out so that you'll be happy with your buy. I waited 4 yrs to buy my 09 camry and have no issues and still strong at 200k miles. I'm bought a 2022 4 runner offroad premium and awaiting delivery. just be patient and not materialistic so that you'll get the best out of your buy. great video tho! i just want to thank you for all the knowledge and i've learned more from you than my 2 yrs of college! i've been with you since the beginning and you're killing it! best and only toyota channel by a landslide!
I really appreciate the pragmatism and realism you have in your videos. It’s why I subscribed- thanks for your content.
I always thought digital dashes were gimmicks. Just another thing to break. I prefer normal gauges
🤣😂 ok
I'm waiting to see what happens to those (in all brands) as they age. It's not uncommon to see the radio screens stop working and develop horizontal or vertical lines all over it, and I bet that'll be happening to these digital dashes too.
Not a big deal if it's diy swappable though. Junkyards are still going to be around.
Hopefully they're swappable with used parts without a reprogram.
Well people alway make complaints for boring still using dinosaur technologies
@@volvo09 modern vehicles need reprogramming tho
@@volvo09 you need to program the cluster most of the time for newer cars.
Great, straightforward, honest review. I've got a 2018 that'll upgrade in a handful of years once the hybrid version is out and the bugs have been cleaned up. Thanks for your insights and time on this one.
I have the first gen Tundra with 235k miles on her. Still runs great. She’s a keeper
I have a 2000 tundra. Only issue I’ve ever had is I replaced the radiator that was leaking. My tundra will outlast this 2022 tundra.
The V8 ones are currently more desirable plus you save all that money to pay for gas.
Love your review on the 2022 Toyota Tundra. You just have a way of giving the proper perspective that makes sense to me whether it’s good or bad.
Wish you the best in all of your endeavors. Keep up the great work.
I love my 2011 Tundra that has 4.6 liter V8 with its beautiful purr. It has been very reliable with zero trouble sine bought new in 2010 and I plan to keep it for ever.
When my 2003 4Runner's 2UZ wears out in another 20 years...I'll look for one of these.
V8 sound created by the speakers. 🤣
Toyota made the decision to go v6 turbo, just own the sound. It's like they are ashamed of the way the engine sounds.
It's silly
I'm glad ford dosen't do it on the lower trim models. I have a 2.7 f150 and when I test drove it I was waiting for the fake sound that everyone laughs at, but it dosen't have any... Just standard quiet v6 sound with a bit of turbo "vacuum cleaner" sound.
(Imagine a 4 cylinder with v8 sounds, haha)
They are essentially idiots of the first order!! Not everyone wants to hear “sounds” from the engine! 🙄 …Some of us want to hear NOTHING but silky smoothness, like how it used to be in the *OLD 4.7L V8s* that Toyota had!
Sadly, that era of the engine *PURRING QUIETLY* in the background is gone! Now all the mentally deficient nutters want all kinds of loud “roars”, “farting sounds” and whatnot 🙄 from their engines and exhausts.
Typically, I’m totally against EVs, but for this reason I can’t wait for them to be FORCED DOWN everyone’s throat, just like how “roaring engines” were forced down MY THROAT!!! Revenge is SWEEEEET!
Ford does the same thing
@@volvo09 Ford does do that on some of the F150s, and the ecoboost mustang.
I’ll keep my 2020 tundra.
Bro, you're the best. Thank you for the information. Am watching from Kampala - Uganda 🇺🇬
I have enjoyed every one of my Tundra's 21 years. It will outlive me.
I do like the way it gets better mpg than the older ones.
Excellent review! Your insight with the initial mechanical inspection video helped me decide to pull the trigger and get a '22 SR5 (only one more month of waiting left). Everything I need in a truck, and nothing I don't. Should be noted that the bed step is an optional accessory and pretty expensive - it doesn't bother me since I am relatively in shape and can hop in the bed or step on the tire with no issue, but there probably should have been some sort of standard step. I also went with the predator running boards that are more functional, don't think the rock sliders serve much of a purpose as you noted.
I just got back from towing a 10,000 pound Jayco fifth wheel for a few hundred miles each way with a 2022 Tundra 1794 edition using an Andersen Ultimate hitch after having a B&W gooseneck put in the bed. Plenty of power and the torque was very comparable to my 2018 RAM 2500 Cummings diesel. Glad I got the new truck. BTW, mine came with the rear air suspension. Fantastic for heavy loads!
I’ve had Toyota tundra’s even back to the t-100. This is the best yet, wouldn’t go back
Needs a bigger grill. But really, the grill on the Tundra is too big and never looked right. Unless you are a fan of the Transformer movies.
It looks obnoxious, a grill about half the size would be perfect
I agree. It's like they are in competition with Ford, Dodge, or Chevy. Completely gratuitous. It's like the whole bigger fin type thing from the late 50s.
The Tundra has 3 radiators, so the massive grill opening is necessary to feed air to all the cooling capacity the truck needs. Frankly, I'm not a fan of the look either, but it wasn't really a styling choice.
Massive it is..and the chrome mustache....
Ford went through these growing pains with their Ecoboost. Toyota is going through the same growing pains with their waste gate issues on their 3.4. For a 5 mpg gain, I’ll take the 5.7 for reliability.
The 5.7 has more issues than the 3.4.
@@user-tb7rn1il3q you’re so misinformed on so many levels
I own a 2015 2 dr. sr longbed. 29,000 miles. I think i'll keep it a few more years.
I'll just hang on to my 2007 with 90,000 miles!!!
Based on both durability and reliability, the V8 is a no-brainer. Not even having a Diesel option is bad.
Yeah I agree about the diesel engine it's not Toyota of USA fault Toyota Japan denied the request to put diesel into their trucks either the designer or the CEO of Toyota wanted to put a diesel in it but Toyota Japan denied
Most people with trucks like this just go around town and to work with them. No need for a V8 nowadays unless your doing actual work. Which if you are just get a HD.
@@josh0050 They did for the US market . But Toyota makes some bomber diesels that are sold outside the US . They even have a " special edition " for the artic that runs on Av gas .
@@josh0050 should know about USA rules and regulations for diesel vehicles also know the dieselgate through which foreign carmaker never think of diesel variants for American market except South America where all diesel vehicles exist and Japanese maker sell their diesel pickups and SUV
@@StarInfinite00 But HDs have reliability issues.
Keep the V8 will outlast the V6
No sh*t!!!
In 10 yrs the V8 will probably be illegal to drive lol 🤷🏽♂️
Tbh there's alot of 400k miles V6 4runners so it's a tough comparison it's a Toyota after all
If you drive 15k to 20k miles a year it will cost you 40k to 50k in fuel alone lol $$$$
@@terrellwynne108 I always ask the “climate change” people. “How many windmills and solar panels would be needed to power the city you live in and where exactly are they going to put them all”.
They got nothing
New subscriber from Australia and very impressed with your presentation sir. The turbo remark is what I have been posting to another youtube channel for a little while occasionally to poke peoples imagination. Watching some youtubers they don't idle at all after a drive at speed.
I idle EVERY time no mater the distance for my little turbo!
That was a very good overview of the 22 Tundra . I have owned 6 Tundras. The 22 just hasn't grown on me yet and yes I have driven a couple of them several miles. I guess time will tell if one makes its way to my driveway. Thanks for the hard work you put into your video presentations and best of luck with the new buisness endeavor. I know that takes alot of courage to step out on your own, as for myself I will just keep on with the dealership life for a few more years.
Which year tundra was your favorite?
@@KiyaWarrior I enjoyed my Quicksand 2016 TRD PRO alot but my Spruce Green 2013 Limited with auto folding tow mirrors was my favorite of all of them. What is your choice?
Very happy you were able to avert a pink slip in your pay envelope from the mothership with this positive spin of making lemonade from lemons.
Just a leeetle observations:
This turbo-problem motor is not a new motor It was introduced in the 2018 lexus 500 EXACT MODEL 3.5 liter V6 with twin turbos (LEXUS, copying Mercedes, calls it a 500 to describe it's horsepower similarities to the previous 480 - 4.8 V8.... but of course 20 points better than the old V8! In Mercedes' case, they take the exact same 2 liter 4 banger turbo and chip it for different horsepowers to get their 200, 250, 300 and 450 series cars, more money, same motor)
So why, after 4 years in production, did this wunderkind turbo "500" suddenly have problems in the 2022 tundra? Notice they didn't call it a "590" in the 2022 tundra - "twenty points" higher than the 570 V8 it replaced, ha ha.
You work the shop, plase tell us how many book shop labor hours to lift the truck cab completely off the frame just to work on these new wunderkind turbo-motor'ed trucks? Not a worry until 3 years or 36k miles after warranty expires; but will the 2022 owner need to take a second note out on a 2022 turbo truck just for the labor costs the "new" repair methodology increases?
I hear, though I'll never climb in one, that the new crewmax has less interior room in the cab.
I hear, though I'll never buy one, that the new tundra has a plastic bed. Plastic, age and UV rays do not mix well.
I hear, though I'll never buy one, that the new 2022 tundra gas tank is 6 gallons less than the 38 gallon 2021 tank. I hated with a passion the 26.8 gallon tanks in my 2012 and 2015 tundras, and kissed the gas caps of my new 2019 and now 2021 tundras 38 gallon tanks. I travel often enough 600 to 900 miles/day and the extra range of a 38 gallon tank is a Godsend.
ok, I've made my observations. In closing, unlike you, I disagree that Toyota listened to its customers on the 2022 Tundra build. I believe Toyota did not build a new model Tundra to please it's customer base, I believe it built this 2022 Tundra to please the US Government corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) wonks, to please the Toyota Cost Accountants who know that plastic is cheaper than sheet steel, that micro-chipped engine controls require less precision machining of V8 motors that can run a million miles; while microchips self-destruct much sooner from age, and turbos simply burn themselves out with short life-spans from processing 1000 degree exhaust gases into horsepower. In other words, Toyota built the 2022 Tundra to hasten the planned obsolescence of the new Tundra, a truck that many current owners of the old Tundra believe can last as long as they need a truck.
There ain't enough suger water in the world to make me buy this 2022 Tundra lemon.
Well said IMO. Just gotta keep the rust gremlins away and keep the maintenance up on my 18' to last for my forever.
It’s nice but I’m still keeping my 2018 Tundra TRD/Sport. It does what I need for my current toys. If I do upgrade it’s not smaller engine it’s going to be diesel power but that just me. I started from small engine for trucks and NOT going back when towing toys.
Stock TOYOTA diesels r kinda slow buff horse only use for heavy duty work force but if modified for mo powa only diesel motorsport r right option to do it just like SEA gang countries and Australian do
Air ride of the capstone should be heavenly.
That was hilarious when you mentioned about shooing passenger's arm off the console cuz I do that all the time to the passenger!
I appreciate your honesty AMD as always but it's a fact that a naturally aspirated V8 will always be more reliable than a twin turbo V6 because it is less complicated and will have less parts that will wear out overtime and Toyota could have modernized the 5.7 I force V8 and still allowed it to get better fuel economy and also possibly a bumping power while also using these new power plants as well. It's very disappointing and I can guarantee you that these engines even later on once the bugs get fixed still will not hold up to a million miles like what some of the 5.7s have been able to do..
I didn't know that there was an auto start stop on this truck. First time I have heard this. Definite deal breaker. I'll keep my 2019.
Ford uses the start stop and it sucks. You can turn it off but you have to do it every time you start the vehicle .It would be nice if it was off until you wanted to use it which would be never for me.
Start stop does not engage automatically. When you stop it will tell you to press harder to engage auto stop. I dislike the feature however it’s just common on almost every vehicle now.
I’ve owned other tundra’s and they were great trucks but 22 is much improved. Owned it for almost 4 months with no issues, better fuel economy, and really fun to drive.
Outstanding review as always. I have a 2018 I bought new and I do my best to keep it as long as possible.
Old 1st gen Tundras will only increase in value. Basic and 100% reliable. The new ones are Sweet rides too. 👍🙂
I have my eyes on the Tundra crew max TRD Pro... 👍
I just hate the huge grill design that automakers have latched on to. I think they all look ridiculous.
I was a hold out on this TT v6 as well, but after shopping around for a truck that both I and my wife could drive comfortably, the 22 Tundra 1794 was it.
I’ve had a 2003 Tundras SR5 Sport with the 4.7L v8 since new. Now at 19 years old with 225,000 miles, and having survived a nearly fatal accident in 2007, I could not ask much more of it.
Bottom line is that I kept it for posterity, it it is not able to tow the RV we have planned as we approach retirement.
We drove the 2022 on a 5 hour 660 mile round trip with 4 people, and 500 pounds of gear over mountains and back.
It was comfortable to drive, and comfortable as a passenger. The back seats could have been better but still pretty good for a long trip. With 3 different drivers, we averaged 19.5 mpg on the way out and 20.5 mpg with 2 drivers on the way back.
My old truck on a good tank to tank measured 15 mpg on a series of long trips, and is no where near as comfortable.
Just food for thought for those that are interested.
My only beef is with the back bumper not being able to step up when tailgate is down like cmon I have to buy an accessory for that. Maybe they could of done something cool with the tailgate like GM does as well. Besides that its a nice truck can't wait for the used market to get one later on.
I never used the the steps in my Chevy. It’s kinda odd though that Toyota didn’t provide some kind of provision.
Having to take the cab off to change the turbo is a deal breaker for any DIY mechanic.
A lot of things on the 5.7 weren’t DIY friendly. Also having to remove the engine or transmission to replace a turbo is nothing new.
Turbos are accessible when you remove the front wheels.
@@andybub45 yes but why would you sign up for that?
At this point in history 2022-2023 , no one is reinventing the wheel nor should they try. So when new vehicles come out from the manufacturers, they shouldn’t use cheaper parts from the start. There should be no issues period . That what people are paying for . You can know everything about cars , its no excuse
I Love Toyotas including the new Tundra. With that said, , Nobody will Ever convince me that behemoth of a front grill looks good.
V8! Love the sound, more reliable, and do not care about efficiency. My personal preference. 😎👍
Totally agree!
AMD, When they finally put you on the Toyota Board, please make sure the TRD Off Road package is available with an 8 foot bed 😉
Kinda dumb
That's never going to happen because no one would buy it. Do you really believe that a company as big as Toyota, with all the market research they've done, doesn't already know exactly what their customers want?
@@dlg5485 Really? How long did it take them to figure out Tundra customers wanted a locking rear diff?
@@rightlanehog3151 They knew their customers wanted it, they just calculated that it wasn't worth adding it when they were already selling every Tundra they could build. Toyota is a corporations just like any other, and their primary focus is maximizing profits.
Horrid looking in front! Another great video!
I bought the 21, last yr with the v8, because a v6 twin turbo is not all it’s cracked up to be. Underpowered until turbos kick in, then gas mileage plummets. And the turbos make that small v6 engine work too hard, which will reduce the life of the engine. And the 6speed transmission in my 21 is also tried and true and bullet proof. Basically Toyota spent 14 years perfecting the second gen. Now they are starting over.
Simpler (the V-8) is always more reliable.
If you have a V8 one especially a 2005 keep it want better gas mileage get a Camry Hybrid LE or a Prius. If you need a new tundra wait for the hybrid that’s coming if you must get one.
I just bought a 2023 tundra trd 4x4 and I honestly like it. Now we will see if it will have the same dependability as the V8.
Man ! They are getting really nice. I can't wait tell my 2016 tundra crewmax gets 600,000 ( conservative estimate) on it before it gives up the ghost, got 109,000 on it and so...well !! I guess I will live vicarious threw the years as tundra improve, based on the time it would take to put another 500,000 miles on it before kick the bucket, so it will be my wife's choice on the 2052 + or - , keep up the videos, watch every video. 😉
I don´t understand why people have a problem with this V6 TT ? because Toyota has this engine for many years, it is a solid engine.
It's because they've been having turbo wastegate issues that require the whole cab to be removed for repair. Look it up online
Because some people actually use their trucks to tow all the time
@@Therealestrunnerluda There are dozens of us! Dozens! The reality 98% of truck owners never haul more than groceries and never tow more than a 4 foot trailer once a year.
@@little123456788 Removal of cab to service turbo is a BS. Magnitude of wastegate problem is way overblown.
V8 no question
Why? If I May ask. I need a new truck. Looking at the old one but I don’t know of any problems on the new. Only the price.
@@jacoe33333 the older models design are tried and true with the 5.7 L V8 these new ones are yet to be tested.
Thanks for your honest review, I have a 2018 5.7 and would like a new one, waiting awhile for all the reasons you are taking about.
Turbo or no turbo, I will still take this Tundra over other 3 main competitors.. Simply because of Toyotas legendary work ethic. Nothing beats Japanese work model! It’s in their DNA to make reliable cars and trucks.. It’s American made with Japanese technology and standards!! Do some have issues here and there .. sure!! But knowing Toyota, I know they will make it right by their customers. That alone is all I need to buy a Toyota.. I also like the fact that Toyota doesn’t do total engine and body change every few years like the competitors.. Give me something reliable for the long haul so I can sip on my bourbon at a beach somewhere while watching others complaining of going broke with the repair bills with the major 3 brands!!
My 2000 Tundra still runs like a top. Unless I go electric, I may be buried in it. Would like better mileage but it still works for me, like the day I drove it home from the dealer. On the 2022, I'd like to see the new rear view mirrors be able to slide/ adjust. .Pull out wide for towing, push in to retract for day to day. IMHO the new styling is too gimmicky. Form should follow function. I see no use for "screws that are not functional" inside the headlights. Why bother? Too much wasted plastic. Fit & finish, reliability, this is what you buy a Toyota for. If they lose that, they've lost everything. They need to regain first time-every time quality if they've lost it. As far as new designs needing refinement, it's a very frustrating routine having to bring a new vehicle back to the dealer, wait or get a loaner while you depend on them to fix, on their dime or yours (and they are the judge, and you are left in the position of having to trust a stealership) and for them to have to remove the body.... that's Ford crazy design territory. Later on, that will cost your first born and a limb, regardless of how long it actually takes them to do. I understand the need to improve fuel economy. I appreciate that Toyota is upgrading the electronics and interfaces. It has always been the case that a made in Japan Toyota, especially the engine, was the better quality option. (We have always checked the vin # to know.). Hate to see them release Beta vehicles with bugs, historically uncharacteristic. The gen 1 Tundra 4.7 engine from the get-go was a bullet proof Lexus design. Pre tested in real world is as it should continue to be, so dealer does not have to be on speed dial for recurring issues. You buy Toyota specifically to avoid that nightmare. Thank you for very honest review, allows me a real basis to form an opinion. Good information here.
My Dad still has his 2002 Tundra (V-8) up in Maine!! Only problem is his passenger door auto-lock no longer works.
@@coloradoboo1071 I believe I had a similar problem and through watching a series of CZcams vids was able to reset the integrated alarm system with a patterned series of ignition turns to correct this. Suggest he tries before digging into the electrical system. In any case, compared to what's out there, this is a stellar problem to be having after 20 years of use. Won't need to lift body off frame to fix, LOL. Not an exploding tranny (Dodge) or a seized engine (Ford Triton 5.4). I'll take it. Congrats to your Dad :-)
@@bkanegson Well u should think about things done in modern era
Have you even seen one in person? Dont make your assumptions watching CZcams vids. The optional tow mirrors do extend outward with push of a button. It even has an integrated led light on it.
@@30minforasn I had seen someone hitting it by accident tho
A few points, strictly my opinion of course…
-It’s a shame that the manufacturer puts such a price on these vehicles that the average American consumer cannot afford them. This wasn’t the case in 1976 when my late father brought home the first of many Toyotas to our family.
-I think that the twin turbo V6 will be more expensive to maintain/repair over the life of the engine, which might not be as long as the V8.
-Still no USA diesel version (thanks Chicken Tax)
-Great video, very informative, love your channel
This is the channel I was missing in my life!!!
I keep my TRD PRO 2021 for ever !!!!!
This isnt related to the current video, but just wanted to give my opinion on your channel. Basically: Keep the momentum going! I know its labor intensive to put content out all the time, but if you can, keep up the momentum or increase it if possible. Critical time for your channel for the next few months/year.
I'm very disappointed in the way Toyota went with the new trucks.. and they're ugly. All they had to do was fix the suspension and put a 10 speed trans with the same v8
I really hate they went with the plastic bed like the tacoma. My '07 tacoma's bed is decomposing very badly with light use. The fiberglass fibers are peeling up and looks terrible. The interior is really nice though. You're a great salesperson due to being honest and trustworthy.
Thank you for your videos brother. I'm so happy to have found you on CZcams so I can make sure which Toyota I want in my life!
Anyone else know where the front grille is? Hard to see
I’m wondering if the start/stop feature will impact on the life of the turbochargers, as in when the turbos are really hot when you hit a red light, and then the engine shuts-off?
Hi! Honestly in this case it could but since it doesn’t stay off for a long time it could be minimal
I would turn it off immediately. It is useless and harmful feature.
The only start stop I’d even that long term would be the ones in the hybrids since it’s the electric motor handling turning off the engine. I’m unaware of it having impact on life of the gas engine
That’s a very good point and one that I hadn’t thought of. Within the first week of having my F150, the first mod I made was putting a switch into the start/stop circuit. The only time I would turn it on was when taking it back to the dealer during the warranty period. It hasn’t been back on for 2 years. I also think my two turbos are happier for it.
@@TheCarCareNut Can you turn the start/stop off with a decent scan tool?
Ah, a true Toyota master mechanic review a Toyota. I like it
If I had a new twin turbo Tundra, that truck would be getting 3,000 mile oil & filter changes. The engine needs clean oil to last a long time.
The new tundra is great. Toyota should definitely do something to make servicing the turbo wastegates easier though. I’m guessing Toyota will make design changes to make accessing these parts easier on updated models
it had NOTHING to do with design--it had to do with the crap American part contractor having crap quality control.....this would not have happened in the Japanese made part.
The new Tundra is not great. Maybe in a few years it will be.
I like the “looks”. But what I can’t seem to grasp is no chrome full width bumpers. A chrome finish is hardened. A bumper is replaceable. Bolts on. On the farm or construction site….tall grass and brush beats off the painted finishes where traditional chrome bumpers used to be. I’m not in to chrome for show….just sayin.
I think the chrome pieces on the 22 is plastic. Also the 22 has 2 cup holders in the console, the previous gen has 3.
Fantastic video. My biggest complaint is the fit and finish. Passenger Door vibrates with certain songs, the window seal on driver door rubs or vibrates. I do have squeaky brakes and that's been going on for a few thousand miles, also the downshifting while braking can be harsh. Doesn't do it all the time but enough that it Doesn't seem right. But I love this truck. Never once had second guess on getting. Thank you for your great advice on your videos
I like sound of the sound of the v8, I hate the fill up of the 38 gal tank. About 3x a month I get a letter or call from the place I bought it at asking to trade it in for about what I bought it for in 2020, and I would only have to pony up an additional $26k for the newer model. Hmmm paid off truck or trade it in and have a small payment, lemme think.........pass.
Excellent video. It answers most of anyone's questions. Rather stick with the older models or take on a new model?
Nice choice either way.
I hope the hybrid version will be smoother with stopping and starting and allow the A/C to stay on when it is stoped.
I assume the hybrid will operate like a Prius. I owned a Prius and you could not tell when it went from electric to gas and yes the ac always works.
When the ac is on, any car/truck I’ve driven it been with auto start stop is deactivated automatically
@@ajmedeiros77 Hybrid is different than start/stop. With hybrid you always have a gas engine or electric motor running. With start/stop every time you stop the engine shuts off with no electric motor to take over. My Uncle's Ford has start/stop and it is totally annoying. The transition is not smooth like a hybrid is. Every time he gets in he punches the button to turn the start/stop function off.
@@ajmedeiros77 mild-hybrid battery system ensures a smooth stop/start functionality, without compromising accessories such as the air conditioning.
I get 12.5 pulling an Airstream and 14 to 15 around town in my 2021 Sequoia Platinum, 18-19.5 highway
You’re delightful! What a thorough walk-through. Thank you.
With all due respect to the V8, I trust Toyota to make a reliable product, and we need a TT V6 to get better gas mileage. With the current gas prices, we need the mpgs more than ever. But time will tell. Hopefully the V6 will continue the trend of reliability with Toyotas and the Tundra.
19 mpg doesn’t help…..lol. People who want good mpg need a diesel truck. Gmc diesels trucks get 26 mpg.
With that said I’m 100% Toyota. I have an 08 sequoia sr5 5.7, 2022 sienna XLE AWD and 2022 rav4 XSE.
I’ve owned a 2008 Camry XLE v6, 2008 corollla S special edition, and 2002 sequoia sr5.
I’d never buy another brand except Lexus. Unless I had to have a diesel for towing. I’d buy ram - which is far more reliable than ford and gm but still far behind Toyota reliability.
Spending tens of thousands of dollars based upon trust is a fools move. Only time tested proven designs are proven. Toyota has bad engines under their belt. Only time proves a drivetrain.
I’m not going to buy ANOTHER truck that is far more expensive than the one I just paid off to get a few more MPGs. It would take years to break even.
@@americandude3825 Yeah but its almost a wash because diesel is so much more expensive than 87 octane gasoline. Long term diesel maintenance is much more expensive, too.