@@dmitryb1286 2013 Tundra. Didn't have a single issue till 101,000. - Broken leaf spring. Gotta love Western New York pot holes. Sorry but I buy that he hasn't had a single issue.
My how the times have changed.. When the Toyota is the one still rocking all V8's, while the "domestic" offerings are growing overly complicated with boosted 6's and even 4's.. Though I guess it's fitting when you realize that this "import" is actually made in the USA, while the so-called domestics are usually made across the border. Funny that, how makers like GM say that they NEED to outsource manufacturing for cost reasons, while Toyota proves that you can INDEED make trucks right here in the USA.
You act like 11 mpg today is praiseworthy. The fact is that it took Toyota three generations to come close to domestic trucks. And now they are a generation or more behind. So sad that new Toyota SUVs and trucks are the oldest on the road
bliglum NAFTA and USMCA punish companies that support middle class jobs in the USA and Canada. These trade deals directly reward corporations that send formerly good jobs to Mexico. The US and Canada had the best auto trade agreement in the world called the Auto Pact which created masses of great blue collar jobs but it was ruled to be illegal under WTO regulations. I don't remember voting for the WTO to run our economies.
Daniel Blaney Exactly. Also those ecoboosts are the future, and present. Even the gen 1 ecos only had the carbon buildup problem, which they addressed in the gen 2 with port inject. Overall they are reliable power plants. Built like a Diesel engine, and designed to work higher compression.
@@normt5463 It is also sad (not) that they are the most reliable, a lot of people don't have a day or even half day to wait at the dealership for repairs, and then try to get a loaner/rental. 0 problems is much better than Apple Carplay!
Everyone doesn’t realize that the Toyota uses Port Fuel Injection, which will never require induction cleaning, because port injection always washes the intake valves. A lot of trucks now like EcoBoost use direct injection which gives them the slight edge on MPG’s. Direct injection will require induction cleaning and oil catch cans since you will lose performance as the intake valves begin to coke up, and once the valves varnish, it’s a permanent performance loss unless you pull the heads off and get a valve job. I’ll take lower gas mileage, and port injection. What the heck else do you buy a truck for, it’s not for 28 MPG’s.
I just bought a 12 month old 2019 Tundra Limited. I LOVE IT. I'm planning on keeping it for another 15 years, so this was a no brainer for me. I'm sure in the short term, any new truck would be just fine. However, long term I definitely wanted the Toyota and it's big, fat V8 (no turbo, no direct injection) and the well proven 6 speed trans. I've driven 8 and 10 speed transmissions before at work and I couldn't stand the constant hunting for gears. Since I'm keeping it long term, the last thing I want is some poor little V6 that's always pushed to within an inch of it's life. I certainly don't want some engine that keeps turning off cylinders. That didn't work so well for Cadillac back in the day. Nope. This Tundra is going to be just fine. I'll happily spend the extra money on fuel, so I don't have to pay it to the repair shop.
Toyota Tundra Designed in Newport Beach California! Engineered in Ann Arbor Michigan! Engine built in Alabama! Final assembly takes place Toyota Motor Manufacturing facility in San Antonio Texas ! Not in Canada or Mexico how about that !
Yet less than 60% domestic content, down by double digits in the last few years. How about that. Even the source of axles was moved from the US to Thailand.
I get 15.5 combined rural city/highway. He must have been romping on it with that awesome TRD dual exhaust. It's a dated truck no doubt but when I see the issues people have with new F-150's and Chevy's it's why people like me buy these. Reliability. In western Montana you cannot afford to have a vehicle break down in the middle of nowhere.
Which issues has Ford been having? Funny because why would you buy an outdated truck with poor gas mileage, outdated technology, outdated engine with hardly any power? Reliability? My F150 has had zero issues yet and the tech is current, and I get amazing mpg, and I got a current up to dat engine. Makes no sense
@@wiks101 Nice job choosing the trim that makes it look good cause the crew cab is pretty bad. www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/Toyota/tundra-crew-cab-pickup/2019 vs www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/Ford/f-150-crew-cab-pickup/2019 which just has poor headlights.
My old boss had 780k miles on his '96 F150 and that was several years ago before I quit that job. He still has the truck far as I know. Never did any major repairs to it other than a water pump.
People complaining about Toyota's cars and trucks being outdated and "old" are going to ruin everything. Their new models are already having problems like the transmissions being recalled in the new Corolla. I'd rather have a tried and true vehicle that hasn't been updated in a decades, because it means all the bugs have been worked out long ago.
Truly made in the USA🇺🇸 Not like Goverment Motors 🙄 A Four cylinder Chevy Full size NO THANKS TOYOTA a V8 and reliable sign me up ! I’ll live with the gas mileage ,you buy a truck to have a truck not a Prius Keep Up The Great Reviews !!! July 2019
The Tundra is an old school SOLID truck. We changed the brake rotors on my Dad's 16' and wow. It also has a 10.5" rear end with 4.30 gears. Its frame and drive train resemble a 3/4 ton more than a half ton. MPG sucks but its 100% all the time. If you want a real workhorse, its the go. Despite all these "cons", check out the resale value on them vs any other half ton.
Ryan Martinage It actually gets better mpg with a load than all the others. Mine gets better mpg than the Ram I drive for work (when it’s not in the shop).
@@andrewbeck844 pssst... he doesn't drive a ram... these are stories tundra owners tell each other to get over the fact that the truck is on paper inferior in pretty much every measurable way...
DumbDuck44 Pssst. Sitting in ‘my’ Ram right now. We have 6. Nobody thinks much of them. Also looking at the MPG average: “11.5”. It’s on its second transmission (replaced at 55k miles.).
@@andrewbeck844 That's nothing compared to my 13 Tundras that exploded with 800 miles on the odometer... this is fun, now your turn making up stories again!
I enjoy your thorough reviews, Alex. I bought a 2018 tundra for reliability and resale value. It’s a great daily driver and tows my camper like a champ. My commute is about 2 miles, so gas mileage was secondary to QDR.
Picked up my 2002 Limited TRD just after 9/11. Going strong. No squeaks or rattles. 143k first 10 years.. only 28k last 8 (retired). A/C just as cold today as it was in 01'. Sunfire Red Pearl paint shot, but going to repaint and hopefully drive it another 10 years. Best vehicle I have ever owned.
Did my Doublecab 2018 one year service with only 7,300 miles done on May 21, 19. After looking at other models and not finding what I was looking. I went to the Toyota dealer and when I saw this truck I took a closer look, white with black trim, nerf bars, hard bed cover, price was about 38,000.00, as I walked to the rear I relized it was the only 8 foot bed truck I'd seen anywhere. I then saw the 4X4 on the tailgate and I got into the cab. I tried to open what I thought was the console and found that three people can ride up front so I was sold. I've built up a metal frame over the bed and put on a hard shell tent and much more. I will point out the only thing that bugs me is the hood has a low spot that will hold water and dart if parked facing up hill so I backup into my driveway. Otherwise I love this truck.
People get distracted with so many other things in the car. I'd be happy to pay this amount if it'll last me at least 500K miles and 10 years with little to no major issues.
@@quaranjones2359 although i agree with you in some regards, you are not paying for tech in this truck. you are paying for reliability and resale. Still, i imagine they could offer more tech options and a different transmission without affecting reliability that much.
Definitely needs to be updated, not truly competitive in terms of features and refinement, however, if you want a vehicle that will go 500,000 miles with no trouble, this is the only one
One of the best trucks ever made. Reliable, roomer, powerful, and functional. The problem is the fuel consumption. It’s relatively high but I would choose the tundra over the competition. Good job toyota
This guy is the absolute best youtube vehicle reviewer, by far. Great information and he breaks it down extremely well. I'm a Ford fanatic but Ram is definitely the best truck in both light duty and heavy duty trucks. Never thought I would say that but Ram engineers are focused to deliver the very best to the customer.
What you really mean to say is that they're all outdated pieces of shit that get 90's era fuel economy and use 90s era brakes, cheap 90's era interiors, and weak junk frame designs.
Remember, a Real Truck it's for Work! This it's a not Beauty contest... You need a truck to go from point A to B with confort, reliable and low maintenance.
@@james2042 the fuel economy numbers he posted are pretty bogus, the entire time i've owned my 2015 i've never seen less than 14.5 mpg and that's when i was driving it hard, under regular usage i hover between 15-16mpg and i regularly carry 5-600 lbs of tools in the back, and my truck is the single cab long box 5.7L V8 with the towing package which gives me 2,000lb payload and nearly 10,500lbs towing. so i should have worse economy than what he got, maybe it's just the TRD Pro that does 11mpg but the regular 5.7L V8 Tundra gets far better.
Your observations are fairly accurate and you now have a new subscriber. I have a 5 month old 2019 TRD Pro. During my shopping last year, I drove all the trucks with as many power trains as possible. The truck I really wanted isn't made by anyone so I just chose the ones that best fit my needs. Fuel economy was a factor in my decision and a quick check on fuelly.com showed me that all the V8 pickup trucks were within a 2 mpg of each other with the Ford and Chevy (all smaller V8s) having the best economy. Interestingly, the Ram, Nissan and Tundra were all within 0.2 mpg of each other average with real world drivers. I drive about 60% highway and the balance around town. My average fuel economy is 15.3 mpg (worst was 13.9 mpg on the first fill-up) and it has been trending up. The last few tanks have been 16 mpg. Another thing I will note is that when the range goes to zero and the refuel light comes on, you still have 8 gallons in the tank which will get you another 100 miles or so.
Steve Rowe what are you talking about when you say 0 miles of range = 8 gallons of gas left? That can’t possibly be true, perhaps you made a typo or honest mistake? I’m surprised you mentioned the selling point of the Tundra was the fuel efficiency. First time I hear that.
@Alan The Salamander No typo and no mistake, the Tundra with the 38 gallon tank has an 8 gallon reserve when gauge indicates empty and range indicates zero. I have driven 65 miles past empty and filled up with 34 gallons of fuel. I didn't say the Tundra has better fuel efficiency, I said it was a factor in my decision and that there is not a whole lot of difference in fuel economy for full size V8 trucks based on information available on fuelly.com (see the fuel economy distribution curves for each model). My comparison was on the overall average of fuel economy reported.
@@steverowe2943 it happened to me too. The gauge showed me 0 miles range when I got the gas station and It allowed me only to fill 120 liters, not 144 liters listed on my tundra's specification. That is exactly what you stated
@@debeshuable due to the design of the fuel tank and the position of the fuel pump, Toyota made it so that when you are on empty and need to fill up, the fuel left in the tank is to keep the fuel pump submerged. You could keep going and burn that reserve but you're taking a chance of burning up the fuel pump. Of course they don't advertise it, so is it really a 144 litre tank? Yes and No depends which way you look at it.
TheJoncic Exactly. If all manufacturers kept the same engines/tech for 10+ years, they’d be just as reliable. Toyota gets passes for out-of-date product like BMW/Mercedes gets passes for their crap reliability.
@@apb1236 maybe but the US brands have white reliability compared to Toyota and Lexus and that's the real world not a hypothetical. I switched to Toyota after chronic reliability issues with domestics. Could care less if I get 2 mpg more than a newer more complicated engine.
I love how Toyota people use that as an excuse for a truck that does not change. The bottom line is they cannot compete with Ram, Ford and GM. They don't want to put money in something that will never provide a payback. Why don't they keep the other vehicles, like the Camry the same? Because they make money off of it. They can only make money off that truck if they don't put time and effort into it. Take it for what it is, an old outdated truck and it lacks current engineering, period.
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Thumb down. You are not telling the world the truth. The truth is that the Toyota Tundra will out last all of the other trucks. End of story. No need to say better value here and there. Smoother...
Tundra is beautiful. Most reliable by far. Good quality, durable. Gas mileage is it’s downfall. It does need updated primarily for the interior. I’m looking forward to the all New Tundra redesign. I can’t be loyal to any specific truck because I love them all. All have strengths and weaknesses but as far as ownership for long term reliability is most important.
The ridge line was the only truck to get an IIHS top safety pick. But if you’re buying vehicles based on planning on getting in a head on collision 70 mph or getting t boned by a semi you’re probably going to die in most vehicles lol
The reason Toyotas are so reliable...they don't update everything every year. A truck is a tool not something you buy your wife to shop in. You want bells and whistles....buy a Dodge, Chevy, Ford.
Randy Jackson I just looked on the IIHS website and the ridge line was the only truck for 2019 to get their top safety pick. The f150, titan, and ram all did well in their ratings as well
The entire truck is its downfall. Its hardly competitive with the last generation F150 and Ram, yet alone the recent redesigns. Toyota knows this, that no objective person would ever pick up a Tundra over any domestic, which is why they are promising a major update in 2020 to try and stay at least in the rear-view mirror as an afterthought consideration.
I can solve this whole Ford vs Toyota debate. Everyone go to the closest Ford dealer and look into the service department. Then go to the closest Toyota dealership and do the same. Let me know what you all see.
This is my 2nd Tundra. I only bought a new one to have 4X4. I have taken the beast in snow, mud, mountain and zero issues. I would love to have a locking rear diff. These trucks are so reliable. My buddies Ram at 47000 miles developed transmission problems. This is his 2nd Ram and his 2nd transmission problem along with other issues. I just don’t care for the F150 drove one for a-few days and didn’t like it. Bottom line buy what you like.
A few of the older semis could get 8mpg but that was before all the emissions regulations put on them. New semis can get around 7 to 7.5 but that is doing really well for them
My wife's 2015 Titan isn't much better it's rated at 12 city 18 hwy she averages in mixed driving about 13.8... best on the highway i have seen is 19. Trucks suck at one thing pretty consistently... gas milage haha.. but it's a decent sized gas V8 pushing 6000lbs around.. what do you expect? Even Fords Eco Boost V6 didn't get much better (4x4) in the "real" world from what i have read.
The truck market has gone full blown nuts. Every redesign, even a "refresh" takes vast amounts of tooling and contracting and overall quality goes down as you can't adequately test something which is constantly in redesign. While Toyota doesn't sell as many units, I would guess their profit per vehicle is higher and their reliability is considered tops. Plus they are made in America.
GM may be an “American Company” but they make more cars in China now than the USA, And they did it with government tax dollars. As far as I’m concerned China can have them.
There is info out there that shows domestic content of trucks because it is not as simple as where they are built. In 2017 (latest I could find) top 3 were F100 (85%) Honda Ridgeline (78.5%), Tundra (73.5%). Ram # 5 @ 72%. Silverado/Sierra...55% (wtf). These do change slightly from year to year depending on parts sourcing (example F100 was #1 in 2015 but #2 in 2016)
I chose my 2009 Tundra Limited w/122k for the reliability. It has everything I need and goes down the road without issues. I have that power rear window and yes it is pretty awesome.
I love my 2018 Toyota Tundra Limited. But, Toyota if you’re watching, the Tundra has NO STORAGE COMPARTMENTS AT ALL! For the next iteration of Tundra, please work on that!
I wouldn't do it, but if Ford installs it in their F150s, they must have confidence it won't hurt their reputation as the best selling pickup and vehicle in the USA for decades.
A well built turbo engine should out last the frame if taken care of. People never mention turbo reliability when talking about diesels. And diesels tend to run much higher boost their gas counterparts.
Had my trd pro since 2015 only with 45k miles weekend warrior truck ! My friend f150 2017 sport the paint already started to peel off from the hood and front bumper What a piece of garbage other trucks like ford more “like fuel efficient trucks”
Just asking, who buys a full size truck with a 4-cylinder engine. I can understand a V6 but a 4-cylinder???😮😮😮. I personally don’t like trucks but the Tundra appeals to me. Less tech, good old v8 and pretty good looks to me and also Reliability.
I've had 6 GMC trucks.....this time I bought 16 platinum tundra.....GM paint sucks since 14. Chip way too easy. Also delamination issues. GM LEDs burn out too easy and at 600 bucks a copy...no thanks. Tundra is built in texas.....most gm built in Mexico until this year. Equipped the way I want, domestics way too pricey....tundra is a great value with reliability and no nonsense. Sunroof and back window all the way down is awesome! Combined 14.4 all day everyday....got 14 combined with all my GMCs with displacement on demand. That's my opinion for what its worth.👍
My 2019 TRD Pro is hands down the most comfortable, confident, smooth running, shifting, riding, and towing vehicle I’ve ever owned... new Tundra will be twin turbo V6 and Hybrid... now if anyone can make that work well it’s Toyota but I didn’t want to be the first to help em de bug so I invested in the last of what’s likely one of the best V8 trucks ever built. Oh, and let’s not forget one completely overlooked aspect of why you should purchase any vehicle, RESALE! Or more importantly, total cost of ownership... fuel economy quickly becomes a moot point when you’ve driven 200k miles with near zero maintenance costs.
@@jasonsmith1143 If I actually needed a three ton pickup it would be my first, last and middle choice. A Double Cab with the 8 foot bed would be the one.
I love my Tundra. My Tundra is a 2015 SR5 Crewcab and I will never go back to my other try's. I have had Ford,Dodge and Chevy and I always had problems and am happy to pay a little more in gas then being stuck out on a camping trip and out of no where's a problem pops up. I have been there and done that.
Last year, while shopping for a new truck, we compared the Toyota, Nissan, Ford, and Ram. And no, I don't want to own a vehicle, produced by GMC, ever again, so the Silverado didn't make the cut! Anyway, when it was all said and done, we bought the Tundra. With that huge cabin, it's like owning a stiffly-sprung Cadillac. To be honest, it's very smooth, on the road. For road trips, it's awesome! Regarding reliability, and resale, the Tundra can't be beat! Well, unless you want to compare it to the Tacoma. The Tacoma beats the Tundra, for resale, IIRC. Regarding reliability, between the two, I think they're pretty close! Thanks for the review, Alex!
12.9 mpg!? TFL got 17 mpg on a supercharged tundra a few years ago and there towing mpg was the about the same as all the other trucks. What's the deal Alex?
Had three of them and never a problem. Waiting for # 4, possibly the 3.5 L , hybrid ,twin turbo with 450 hp. Well, what has been forgotten is the higher insurance cost for the Tundra.
@coyette4 Actually a lot. As much as I bag on the big three there is the Cummins million miles club. Now, I don't know the particulars for example is everything original, rebuilt motor etc. But yeah, Cummins is known for that.
9:55 Tundra doesn’t have a sport mode. The S stands for sequential and all it is, is the top gear limiter. Doesn’t change anything else. For example S4 means the truck will shift on its own from 1-4, and not above 4.
You can call it what you want but the function is the same as the sport mode on any automatic transmission. It limits the top gear used and holds gears longer.
Alex on Autos Toyota does offer sport mode on some models like Corolla for example and they call it sport on those models because it changes how the trans shifts. 4Runner, Tacoma and Tundra have sequential modes which does nothing for shift patterns or throttle response. Toyota suggests using S for towing to prevent transmission going to top gear.
All these comments hating on gas mileage. News flash folks, a RELIABLE and PROVEN big v8 is not going to get you 18-20mpg. My 2019 tundra gives me 14mpg(average mpg) and my 2017 f150 5.0 coyote gave me 15.5 average. That was with an aluminum body! I'm sure the hemi 5.7 is not much better. Sure there are trucks and you can get decent mileage out of. They will be a v6, EcoBoost or some kinda of shoddy motor that flip flops from 4 to 8 cylinders. Most people don't want a v6 truck, but yet want 20mpg. You can't have your cake and eat it too.
night stalker Coyote getting 15? You must have been driving like a mad man. If you drove them both the same, you’d see a 5 or 6 mpg difference. No if ands or buts.
I have a 2019TRD PRO you didn’t mention the main diff it beefed up transfer case internals / Larger ring and pinion gears better heat transfer longer life/ larger brakes 13 in rotors only truck having 4 piston brake calipers and adding a S&b cold air intake filter assembly adds 50% more air to the engine I got 3 more mpg so I’m looking for a truck to outlast domestic trucks hands down love the tow/haul switch beast mode and it doesn’t have bunch of little electronic modules to fail like Ford Dodge Chevy
Everyone complains the Tundra is outdated, but that shouldn't even come to mind and should be overshadowed by the outstanding reliability and toughness of these trucks. I do custom wheels and tires and regularly see Tundras with well over 200k miles and the owners never have a bad thing to say. Their fuel economy isn't great because they are built more like an old school truck. Low axle gearing puts far less strain on the power train when pulling or hauling. So it may lack 2 less gears, but thats because Silverados, Rams and Fords, have higher axle gears so they have to cram more gearing into them to make up for the lack in the drive train, which if driven improperly, can put MASSIVE stress onto the power train and blow engines, transmissions etc. The drivetrain in the Tundra is proven and simple as a truck should be. I still have several old 73-87 Chevys and a beat around 99 GMC Suburban, but I don't think I can bring myself to own a new GM product.
The Tundra TRD Pro is one of the best looking trucks on the road. I looked at Tundras when I bought a truck last October - ultimately, I went another direction. I will certainly look at them again in the future but they have to do something with MPGs. Obviously I didn't buy a truck for fuel economy, but 12 MPG in real world testing is atrocious compared to the others. Another factor was the deal I got on another truck from my usual dealer, it was simply impossible to pass up. Like many others, the bottom line $$$ matters sometimes. I'm looking forward to see what Toyota does with the redesign - I don't need all of the latest and greatest tech, but come on, I need things like Apple CarPlay to go completely handsfree.
I feel like the goal of this video was to find all negatives in the Tundra. I am getting 18 mpg on mine with a 5.7 liter engine and that is on back roads! It is a very comfortable, and you are paying for reliability. Is it behind on tech, yes, but all the american trucks have all that added tech to distract you while you are waiting for the tow truck after a year or two of ownership! FYI Tundra is assembled in America!
His last sentence was interesting in that the Tundra doesn't have the best towing, payload, off road ability and fuel economy. And, for the most part, he's not wrong...except that the competition has to be a specific model. Out of the box, with nothing special added, the Tundra towing averages 10,000 lbs but in order for the others to match you must buy specific engine and transmissions. Once you do that, don't expect the fuel economy to be that much different from each other. That's not even taking the pricing of those added options into consideration. As for offroading, it didn't escape my attention that Alex didn't mention WHO the direct competition would be...the Raptor? The AT4? Maybe, but not at the same price point or (once again) the same out of the box towing\payload as the Tundra. And when you compare those two models, what do you suppose the difference in fuel economy is going to be? Admittedly the Tundra doesn't do, aside from reliability, anything class leading but when looked at in totality, its a "Jack of all trades" type of truck that still competes.
Cannondale2019 I’m confused by how better fuel economy in a pickup truck compensates for reliability. Is it worth the time and effort to send the American truck to the shop to fix the engine or even rebuild it in some cases
My cousin had an F150 Ecoboost...around 100 000 kms her engine needed a new timing chain. Dealer quote....$2500 CAD parts and labor. My Tacoma has not needed any engine work yet with even more kilometres than that. Only issue with my truck was rear springs...and a front hub/bearing. Toyota could improve rear leaf springs on the Tacoma...IMO
Tundra is the only full size truck I would consider buying. I has the most comfortable seats and more legroom than Fords, Dodges and Chevys. I'm tall and simply can't sit in any truck but a Tundra. I also love Toyota's conservative design features, build quality and unsurpassed reliability. They choose true and thoroughly tested evolution instead of a revolution in their new product and feature developments.
Damn. This is probably the best video I've seen on full size truck comparison. I still pick the tundra because of reliability and simplicity. I don't stress fuel economy because it's not my only vehicle. Awesome review.
I always look forward to what song you’ll have showing on infotainment...it almost always gives me a chuckle to how it relates to vehicle. Thanks for the great vids
Great video. Love my 2016 Tundra and wouldn't trade it for anything else. It's a truck dam it; not a luxury car. Poor comparative gas mileage...So what. I have other vehicles to drive if that's an important issue to me on that particular day. Being in my 60s, It's reassuring to know that this could be the last truck I would NEED to buy.
I'm lookikg to rid my 2010 ram for this. I only have 34k miles but have had a few minor problems. I dont hate my truck and its not that I dont have money to keep up on it. I simply want a truck that wont have as many issues.
I have a 2019 Lt trail boss and just traded it in for a 2018 sr5 tundra TRD package. My trail boss after 2 1/2 years 42 000 km Was already having peeling paint. It has been at the shop more than I'd like to admit mostly for what I would call big issues. Prematured break wear at 25k, blown oil cooler line, Tranamition issues. It even went into limo mode twice. No more Chevrolet for this guy.
Excellent review. I have a 2016 Tundra SR5, After 45 K miles I have averaged 17.2 miles per gallon. I drive like an adult. I have a 2019 Highlander.. after 55 K miles 25.8 MPG.. I drive like an adult. I have a 2000 4 Runner after 225K miles I have averaged over 18MPG. I drive like an adult. Stop thromping the accelerator and you will improve fuel mileage. As to the 2016 Tundra I have a few beefs. Cheap interior materials, crap heater, thin paint. Selling dealer service is substandard and the closest alternative dealer is worse.
Nice video...I like the Tundra, but I feel exactly the opposite when it comes to demanding more modern features, as it makes the truck less reliable. If I had my way, there would be no "infotainment center"...AM/FM radio would be an option (maybe). The HVAC system would have steel cables attached to the blend doors. Furthermore, the windows would have crank handles and the engine would be an old school diesel with a manual transmission, that is not synchronized, just like 18 wheelers do (more sturdy than synchronized)...none of the emmision crap attached to the engine goes without saying. Now THAT would be the ultimate pickup truck!
I have had them all and bottom line is they all have there advatages and they all do what trucks do, but there is only one that I have driven without any trips to the service center for problems and that is the Tundra, facter in repairs on the others and and the small amount of extra gas that you will buy for the Tundra and it is still a better buy.
He could start a separate channel devoted to vehicles with roll down rear windows. Tundra, 4Runner and Sequoia could be featured alongside...............
Nice video, thanks for a thorough review. I agree with you on the RAM. I have a 2016 1500 and I love the ride and the smoothness of the transmission. Bad weather traction is outstanding, flawless tow-and-haul duty and reliability has been stellar so far (60K miles). I test drove the Tundra three years ago. I liked it but it lost out to the RAM because of available options and - yes - I did look at the fuel economy. If I were in the market today I would probably go back and take a closer look at the Tundra. The new RAM is great, and would be my first choice, but that might change if the next Tundra is a big leap forward.
there are many many options on a Silverado even at lower trims that even the Platinum does not offer.... auto 4wd, android auto, onstar, power tailgate, remote start, auto fold down steps or nerf bars, power tailgate, multiple usb ports, 120v outlets, max start up volume on radio, valet mode, teen driver mode....the list goes on and on and actually the guy states Silverado will never get adaptive cruise control....wrong! its available for 2020
If you don’t wanna be in the shop every 2 weeks or wait until they give your car back because they gave it to you already broken, just a buy an ol’ but reliable Tundra. 😬
136K miles and 10 years on a Ram 1500, only problems are slight warping of one of the windshield gasket things ($40 part), one door lock won't unlock but locks, and a slight ticking likely from a broken manifold bolt, and otherwise just regular maintenance items. All the major trucks are reliable these days, there's no reason to settle for a Toyota based on reliability.
At this point Tundra fan girls spewing the same old reliability none sense and that ford, chevy, and dodge break down every other day. Load of shit they're all reliable granted you do routine maintenance. Let's be real we're talking Gasoline engines here not Diesel, smh
The Tundra is in a funny spot. It was really the first great light duty pick up, in 2007 It raised the bar for all other pickups. Now it is old, it is a couple of steps behind, but it can still do everything the other trucks can, give or take a thousand pounds. It looks good enough. It needs a new interior, maybe 20 HP, but this is still a great truck, and owners love them to death. Best resale in the class. It will be interesting to see what Toyota brings to it in 2020
Tundra needs a 7 or 8 speed auto and about 500 lbs removed from it. It does not need a 9 speed or a 10 speed auto....to many gears. Then you would have improved acceleration,braking and mpg!
People keep saying that they buy this truck to keep it forever or until it fall apart. But the reality is this is not the case, because the majority of these owner will eventually trade it in for a newer model anyways or after they get bored of the truck. How I know? I used to be one of those people.
While I am a Chevy guy, I am leaning more towards the tundra for now. Mainly, its because its still a true truck, not all of these gimmicks and gizmos that shoot the price up. I hope the next gen tundra still has a V8 though...
If you’re gonna get a new tundra, I’d wait until the 2020 model comes out because it has an updated infotainment which comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Looks good but I'm going to wait for the major changes in 2021, Tundra Hybrid may come out which will be the top MPG full size truck in the whole. Toyota has the hybrid experience and is the expert in this technology.
Its not about transmissions. Its about final Gears. Tundra has a 4.30 rear end. Thats 3/4-1ton territory. Thats why mileage is terrible, and the fact that 401 foot pounds of torque needs that gearing to get it up to speed. Higher highway cruising RPms as well. If this truck came with a 3.15,3.31, or a 3.55 like ford has. It might be able to get 20+ MPG on the highway 16:20 thats exactly why the tundra has a 4.30 rear. That makes up for the missing gears. The 10 speed allows more underdrive gears and more selection, but also allowe a lower final drive. Fords Max tow package comes with a 3.55 rear end. However that doesnt make sense to me since ford also offers a 3.73 rear end that should be able to tow more.
I'm all in with Toyota been with Toyota very long time. Plan on buying a Toyota Tundra Platinum Edition next fall the end of 2020. I I don't need all of the amazing features that you find on the big-3 just don't interest me. I want a good, old classic, very reliable, big V8, pickup truck and I love Toyota.
I'm still driving one of the first Tundras to come off the line in 1999. 247k city work miles.
I have 96,000 miles on my 14 Tundra SR5 double cab, and I have had zero issues! I chose it because of reliability.
what do you use it for?
BS zero issues!
I had a 2002 new off dealer lot put 180k on it before I sold it, but it did eat 3 transmissions. I used it as a work truck.
My Tundra has 497,000 miles on the original engine and transmission. It still drives like it's new.
@@dmitryb1286 2013 Tundra. Didn't have a single issue till 101,000. - Broken leaf spring. Gotta love Western New York pot holes. Sorry but I buy that he hasn't had a single issue.
Don’t down vote the video if you just don’t like the car. Alex’s reviews are so informative, not sure why people would put a thumbs down.
True.
The only thing is, it's grating that he says Tota instead of ToYOta.
theyve got to put their thumbs somewhere when they arent sticking them up their ass
The Ford owners are pissed that Toyota makes a better truck
My how the times have changed.. When the Toyota is the one still rocking all V8's, while the "domestic" offerings are growing overly complicated with boosted 6's and even 4's.. Though I guess it's fitting when you realize that this "import" is actually made in the USA, while the so-called domestics are usually made across the border. Funny that, how makers like GM say that they NEED to outsource manufacturing for cost reasons, while Toyota proves that you can INDEED make trucks right here in the USA.
You act like 11 mpg today is praiseworthy. The fact is that it took Toyota three generations to come close to domestic trucks. And now they are a generation or more behind. So sad that new Toyota SUVs and trucks are the oldest on the road
bliglum NAFTA and USMCA punish companies that support middle class jobs in the USA and Canada. These trade deals directly reward corporations that send formerly good jobs to Mexico. The US and Canada had the best auto trade agreement in the world called the Auto Pact which created masses of great blue collar jobs but it was ruled to be illegal under WTO regulations. I don't remember voting for the WTO to run our economies.
Ford, Chevy, and Ram still offer the v8s if you want them. Choice is not a bad thing.
Daniel Blaney Exactly. Also those ecoboosts are the future, and present. Even the gen 1 ecos only had the carbon buildup problem, which they addressed in the gen 2 with port inject. Overall they are reliable power plants. Built like a Diesel engine, and designed to work higher compression.
@@normt5463 It is also sad (not) that they are the most reliable, a lot of people don't have a day or even half day to wait at the dealership for repairs, and then try to get a loaner/rental. 0 problems is much better than Apple Carplay!
Everyone doesn’t realize that the Toyota uses Port Fuel Injection, which will never require induction cleaning, because port injection always washes the intake valves. A lot of trucks now like EcoBoost use direct injection which gives them the slight edge on MPG’s. Direct injection will require induction cleaning and oil catch cans since you will lose performance as the intake valves begin to coke up, and once the valves varnish, it’s a permanent performance loss unless you pull the heads off and get a valve job. I’ll take lower gas mileage, and port injection. What the heck else do you buy a truck for, it’s not for 28 MPG’s.
Thanks to ford and vw for making DI a nightmare
Rick Rodriguez Clearly you aren’t aware of the Gen 2 ecoboost. Delete your comment. Just for you information, they now come with GDI and Port.
@@alanthesalamander2327 Ya but Ford still sucks...in my books they will suck forever. I will never buy another Ford. All GM...RAM and FORD is junk.
@@alanthesalamander2327 but then you have timing chain problems and oil consumption because of Fords idiot engineers
Preach!
I just bought a 12 month old 2019 Tundra Limited. I LOVE IT. I'm planning on keeping it for another 15 years, so this was a no brainer for me. I'm sure in the short term, any new truck would be just fine. However, long term I definitely wanted the Toyota and it's big, fat V8 (no turbo, no direct injection) and the well proven 6 speed trans. I've driven 8 and 10 speed transmissions before at work and I couldn't stand the constant hunting for gears. Since I'm keeping it long term, the last thing I want is some poor little V6 that's always pushed to within an inch of it's life. I certainly don't want some engine that keeps turning off cylinders. That didn't work so well for Cadillac back in the day. Nope. This Tundra is going to be just fine. I'll happily spend the extra money on fuel, so I don't have to pay it to the repair shop.
Yup 100%
What about the 2018 2wd Toyota Tundra how good is ??
Toyota Tundra Designed in Newport Beach California!
Engineered in Ann Arbor Michigan!
Engine built in Alabama!
Final assembly takes place
Toyota Motor Manufacturing facility in
San Antonio Texas !
Not in Canada or Mexico how about that !
Yet less than 60% domestic content, down by double digits in the last few years. How about that. Even the source of axles was moved from the US to Thailand.
@@hochhaul
Didn't know that.
@Armando Sturzenegger
Running into a solid wall yes but running it into any other car and I'm sure it'll hold up just fine. 😉
Where does FORD build their trucks?
@@HDA_III ford builds its truck in 2 plants...and both are 2 plants in 2 different states in america
I get 15.5 combined rural city/highway. He must have been romping on it with that awesome TRD dual exhaust. It's a dated truck no doubt but when I see the issues people have with new F-150's and Chevy's it's why people like me buy these. Reliability. In western Montana you cannot afford to have a vehicle break down in the middle of nowhere.
Out of curiosity, which issues have the Fords been having?
Which issues has Ford been having? Funny because why would you buy an outdated truck with poor gas mileage, outdated technology, outdated engine with hardly any power? Reliability? My F150 has had zero issues yet and the tech is current, and I get amazing mpg, and I got a current up to dat engine. Makes no sense
Ditto... not sure where he’s at but I’m guessing altitude and fuel blend types have a lot to do with this.
Justin Fontaine
Major recalls on the F150s just recently 😂
@@TERRORIZERRRR you have strong brand loyalty. Good for you. Too bad it overlooks the benefits of a rock solid platform.
265 thousand miles on my 2012 tundra w zero problems.
Kevin Lunney that’s the only good thing about Toyota!
Cicada that’s the only thing which is the most important
@Armando Sturzenegger FACTS matter www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/Toyota/tundra-extended-cab-pickup/2019 All good one Acceptable
@@wiks101 Nice job choosing the trim that makes it look good cause the crew cab is pretty bad. www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/Toyota/tundra-crew-cab-pickup/2019
vs
www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/Ford/f-150-crew-cab-pickup/2019 which just has poor headlights.
My old boss had 780k miles on his '96 F150 and that was several years ago before I quit that job. He still has the truck far as I know. Never did any major repairs to it other than a water pump.
I have said this many times but this guy is the best auto reviewer ever! He deserves all the subscriptions we can give him.
Agreed.
Right, and his snarky comments about the products he reviews is so professional.
People complaining about Toyota's cars and trucks being outdated and "old" are going to ruin everything. Their new models are already having problems like the transmissions being recalled in the new Corolla. I'd rather have a tried and true vehicle that hasn't been updated in a decades, because it means all the bugs have been worked out long ago.
I have the Platinum. Trd etc. It's a great truck. Will be my last truck. I plan on driving it till I'm gone.
Same here with my Tundra... until I can’t
Hell yeah
Its gonna outlast u
Truly made in the USA🇺🇸 Not like Goverment Motors 🙄 A Four cylinder Chevy Full size NO THANKS
TOYOTA a V8 and reliable sign me up ! I’ll live with the gas mileage ,you buy a truck to have a truck not a Prius Keep Up The Great Reviews !!! July 2019
The Tundra is an old school SOLID truck. We changed the brake rotors on my Dad's 16' and wow. It also has a 10.5" rear end with 4.30 gears. Its frame and drive train resemble a 3/4 ton more than a half ton. MPG sucks but its 100% all the time. If you want a real workhorse, its the go. Despite all these "cons", check out the resale value on them vs any other half ton.
Ryan Martinage It actually gets better mpg with a load than all the others. Mine gets better mpg than the Ram I drive for work (when it’s not in the shop).
@@andrewbeck844 pssst... he doesn't drive a ram... these are stories tundra owners tell each other to get over the fact that the truck is on paper inferior in pretty much every measurable way...
DumbDuck44 Pssst. Sitting in ‘my’ Ram right now. We have 6. Nobody thinks much of them. Also looking at the MPG average: “11.5”. It’s on its second transmission (replaced at 55k miles.).
@@andrewbeck844 That's nothing compared to my 13 Tundras that exploded with 800 miles on the odometer... this is fun, now your turn making up stories again!
@@andrewbeck844 Ford/Ram drivers always lie about reliability, so they think everyone else does, too. It's called "projection".
1999 tacoma 412 thousand miles, wife 2010 tundra 190 thousand miles, oil and brakes maintenance thats about it.
2012 Tundra. 104k. 2 wheel bearings past the original- left rear. I like the truck, but am disappointed with this aspect.
I enjoy your thorough reviews, Alex. I bought a 2018 tundra for reliability and resale value. It’s a great daily driver and tows my camper like a champ. My commute is about 2 miles, so gas mileage was secondary to QDR.
Picked up my 2002 Limited TRD just after 9/11. Going strong. No squeaks or rattles. 143k first 10 years.. only 28k last 8 (retired). A/C just as cold today as it was in 01'. Sunfire Red Pearl paint shot, but going to repaint and hopefully drive it another 10 years. Best vehicle I have ever owned.
Did my Doublecab 2018 one year service with only 7,300 miles done on May 21, 19. After looking at other models and not finding what I was looking. I went to the Toyota dealer and when I saw this truck I took a closer look, white with black trim, nerf bars, hard bed cover, price was about 38,000.00, as I walked to the rear I relized it was the only 8 foot bed truck I'd seen anywhere. I then saw the 4X4 on the tailgate and I got into the cab. I tried to open what I thought was the console and found that three people can ride up front so I was sold. I've built up a metal frame over the bed and put on a hard shell tent and much more. I will point out the only thing that bugs me is the hood has a low spot that will hold water and dart if parked facing up hill so I backup into my driveway. Otherwise I love this truck.
People get distracted with so many other things in the car. I'd be happy to pay this amount if it'll last me at least 500K miles and 10 years with little to no major issues.
/\ this
It is a Truck ......not a Car
Lol yeah ok. You go pay 50+ grand for 11mpg and a Nintendo game boy quality screen
@@quaranjones2359 although i agree with you in some regards, you are not paying for tech in this truck. you are paying for reliability and resale. Still, i imagine they could offer more tech options and a different transmission without affecting reliability that much.
reliability is pretty good, but I had to replace a squeaking tensioner pulley on my 2012 and it only had 233.000 at the time.
Toyota Tundras are amazing they haven't changed 4Ever and they still have the highest resale value of any vehicle on the planet
Jason Robbind your wrong, tacoma is the highest resale value
Definitely needs to be updated, not truly competitive in terms of features and refinement, however, if you want a vehicle that will go 500,000 miles with no trouble, this is the only one
They don't put next year's tech in last year's truck like the rest do.
Not really no
Never needed to be updated
You’re the type of person to try and fix something that isn’t broken 👍🏼
Now there are 2 of these tundras over 1,000,000 miles in US
Zeck just only Tundra do that.. 👍🏻👍🏻 awsome.. i can buy Tundra Trd Pro now..
Key word is reliability. All others are not. Had my 2000 Tundra since new, flawless. Would like new in 1794 trim.
The current Tundra is a cheap POS.
One of the best trucks ever made. Reliable, roomer, powerful, and functional. The problem is the fuel consumption. It’s relatively high but I would choose the tundra over the competition. Good job toyota
This guy is the absolute best youtube vehicle reviewer, by far. Great information and he breaks it down extremely well. I'm a Ford fanatic but Ram is definitely the best truck in both light duty and heavy duty trucks. Never thought I would say that but Ram engineers are focused to deliver the very best to the customer.
totally agree, Ram owns the best engineered truck segment and they are super nice looking as well.
I’m hopeful Toyota redoes all of their big cars. Tundra, Tacoma, Sequoia, 4Runner.
They’re amazing cars but need some love.
Three of those are definitely getting a redesign but I have heard nothing about the Sequoia's future.
What you really mean to say is that they're all outdated pieces of shit that get 90's era fuel economy and use 90s era brakes, cheap 90's era interiors, and weak junk frame designs.
Remember, a Real Truck it's for Work! This it's a not Beauty contest... You need a truck to go from point A to B with confort, reliable and low maintenance.
Words of wisdom.
So the double non functional hood scoops, or nearing semi truck fuel efficiency with no payload?
@@james2042 the fuel economy numbers he posted are pretty bogus, the entire time i've owned my 2015 i've never seen less than 14.5 mpg and that's when i was driving it hard, under regular usage i hover between 15-16mpg and i regularly carry 5-600 lbs of tools in the back, and my truck is the single cab long box 5.7L V8 with the towing package which gives me 2,000lb payload and nearly 10,500lbs towing. so i should have worse economy than what he got, maybe it's just the TRD Pro that does 11mpg but the regular 5.7L V8 Tundra gets far better.
Your observations are fairly accurate and you now have a new subscriber. I have a 5 month old 2019 TRD Pro. During my shopping last year, I drove all the trucks with as many power trains as possible. The truck I really wanted isn't made by anyone so I just chose the ones that best fit my needs. Fuel economy was a factor in my decision and a quick check on fuelly.com showed me that all the V8 pickup trucks were within a 2 mpg of each other with the Ford and Chevy (all smaller V8s) having the best economy. Interestingly, the Ram, Nissan and Tundra were all within 0.2 mpg of each other average with real world drivers. I drive about 60% highway and the balance around town. My average fuel economy is 15.3 mpg (worst was 13.9 mpg on the first fill-up) and it has been trending up. The last few tanks have been 16 mpg. Another thing I will note is that when the range goes to zero and the refuel light comes on, you still have 8 gallons in the tank which will get you another 100 miles or so.
I get about 13.5 with my camper on the truck. its thirsty but I love it I'll pay a bit more for fuel
Steve Rowe what are you talking about when you say 0 miles of range = 8 gallons of gas left? That can’t possibly be true, perhaps you made a typo or honest mistake? I’m surprised you mentioned the selling point of the Tundra was the fuel efficiency. First time I hear that.
@Alan The Salamander No typo and no mistake, the Tundra with the 38 gallon tank has an 8 gallon reserve when gauge indicates empty and range indicates zero. I have driven 65 miles past empty and filled up with 34 gallons of fuel. I didn't say the Tundra has better fuel efficiency, I said it was a factor in my decision and that there is not a whole lot of difference in fuel economy for full size V8 trucks based on information available on fuelly.com (see the fuel economy distribution curves for each model). My comparison was on the overall average of fuel economy reported.
@@steverowe2943 it happened to me too. The gauge showed me 0 miles range when I got the gas station and It allowed me only to fill 120 liters, not 144 liters listed on my tundra's specification. That is exactly what you stated
@@debeshuable due to the design of the fuel tank and the position of the fuel pump, Toyota made it so that when you are on empty and need to fill up, the fuel left in the tank is to keep the fuel pump submerged. You could keep going and burn that reserve but you're taking a chance of burning up the fuel pump. Of course they don't advertise it, so is it really a 144 litre tank? Yes and No depends which way you look at it.
My next truck will be a tundra, simple and reliable..no more blue oval for me
Very smart.
I love mine!
Ford cured me a long time ago as well.
Me too. Just waiting for a dealer trade to get my sr5 trd sport extended cab in mgm....great deals right!
Bought my 2006 first gen Tundra double cab, TRD Off-Road in 2007. Still running super strong with 133K miles!!!
Toyota business model has always been infrequent redesigns to keep reliability high. It's a trade off some are willing to make, other no.
TheJoncic Exactly. If all manufacturers kept the same engines/tech for 10+ years, they’d be just as reliable. Toyota gets passes for out-of-date product like BMW/Mercedes gets passes for their crap reliability.
@@apb1236 maybe but the US brands have white reliability compared to Toyota and Lexus and that's the real world not a hypothetical. I switched to Toyota after chronic reliability issues with domestics. Could care less if I get 2 mpg more than a newer more complicated engine.
I would much rather have an older, out-of-date design that's reliable with great resale.
I love how Toyota people use that as an excuse for a truck that does not change. The bottom line is they cannot compete with Ram, Ford and GM. They don't want to put money in something that will never provide a payback. Why don't they keep the other vehicles, like the Camry the same? Because they make money off of it. They can only make money off that truck if they don't put time and effort into it. Take it for what it is, an old outdated truck and it lacks current engineering, period.
Thumb down. You are not telling the world the truth. The truth is that the Toyota Tundra will out last all of the other trucks. End of story. No need to say better value here and there. Smoother...
Lies
Tundra is beautiful. Most reliable by far. Good quality, durable. Gas mileage is it’s downfall. It does need updated primarily for the interior. I’m looking forward to the all New Tundra redesign. I can’t be loyal to any specific truck because I love them all. All have strengths and weaknesses but as far as ownership for long term reliability is most important.
The ridge line was the only truck to get an IIHS top safety pick. But if you’re buying vehicles based on planning on getting in a head on collision 70 mph or getting t boned by a semi you’re probably going to die in most vehicles lol
The reason Toyotas are so reliable...they don't update everything every year. A truck is a tool not something you buy your wife to shop in. You want bells and whistles....buy a Dodge, Chevy, Ford.
Randy Jackson I just looked on the IIHS website and the ridge line was the only truck for 2019 to get their top safety pick. The f150, titan, and ram all did well in their ratings as well
The entire truck is its downfall. Its hardly competitive with the last generation F150 and Ram, yet alone the recent redesigns. Toyota knows this, that no objective person would ever pick up a Tundra over any domestic, which is why they are promising a major update in 2020 to try and stay at least in the rear-view mirror as an afterthought consideration.
I can solve this whole Ford vs Toyota debate. Everyone go to the closest Ford dealer and look into the service department. Then go to the closest Toyota dealership and do the same. Let me know what you all see.
Nobody replied. So what are you trying to say?
@@yovtec1
Seriously? You need me to explain it to you? 🤨
I did that while shopping for a new truck today, both had pretty full bays.
This is my 2nd Tundra. I only bought a new one to have 4X4. I have taken the beast in snow, mud, mountain and zero issues. I would love to have a locking rear diff. These trucks are so reliable. My buddies Ram at 47000 miles developed transmission problems. This is his 2nd Ram and his 2nd transmission problem along with other issues. I just don’t care for the F150 drove one for a-few days and didn’t like it. Bottom line buy what you like.
You made the right choice twice.
tundras are tanks. a real truck. i have 2014 and a 2019 tundra. my 2014 has 200k miles already and drives better than my new one.
Rudy Straight drives better?
Don Corleone yea I need some clarification as well
11 mpg real life average? Christ... I think average mpg for a semi these days is around 6.5, so at least Toyota's got that beat.
A semi is diesel, but ya not good mileage
Some new semis get 8 to 9 mpg. And that's in a up to 40 ton truck with fully loaded trailer.
A few of the older semis could get 8mpg but that was before all the emissions regulations put on them. New semis can get around 7 to 7.5 but that is doing really well for them
@@theunchartedtrucker1113 my 2019 peterbilt 579 gets 8 mpg or better regularly.
My wife's 2015 Titan isn't much better it's rated at 12 city 18 hwy she averages in mixed driving about 13.8... best on the highway i have seen is 19. Trucks suck at one thing pretty consistently... gas milage haha.. but it's a decent sized gas V8 pushing 6000lbs around.. what do you expect? Even Fords Eco Boost V6 didn't get much better (4x4) in the "real" world from what i have read.
The truck market has gone full blown nuts. Every redesign, even a "refresh" takes vast amounts of tooling and contracting and overall quality goes down as you can't adequately test something which is constantly in redesign. While Toyota doesn't sell as many units, I would guess their profit per vehicle is higher and their reliability is considered tops. Plus they are made in America.
This is just an American as an American Truck can get built n assembled in Texas.
So Apple is from China🙄
GM may be an “American Company” but they make more cars in China now than the USA, And they did it with government tax dollars. As far as I’m concerned China can have them.
And the motor is built in Kentucky!
There is info out there that shows domestic content of trucks because it is not as simple as where they are built. In 2017 (latest I could find) top 3 were F100 (85%) Honda Ridgeline (78.5%), Tundra (73.5%). Ram # 5 @ 72%. Silverado/Sierra...55% (wtf). These do change slightly from year to year depending on parts sourcing (example F100 was #1 in 2015 but #2 in 2016)
Toyota provides many jobs at their assembly plants throughout NA.
I chose my 2009 Tundra Limited w/122k for the reliability. It has everything I need and goes down the road without issues. I have that power rear window and yes it is pretty awesome.
I love my 2018 Toyota Tundra Limited.
But, Toyota if you’re watching, the Tundra has NO STORAGE COMPARTMENTS AT ALL! For the next iteration of Tundra, please work on that!
Turbo is a bad idea for full size pickup trucks , Toyota is well aware of that, fuel savings is not there with smaller turbo engines.
I wouldn't do it, but if Ford installs it in their F150s, they must have confidence it won't hurt their reputation as the best selling pickup and vehicle in the USA for decades.
@@joepah51 Agree, but I doubt that we will ever see a eco-boost engine with 500k miles on it
@@guniseran Sure you will, it will just need to be rebuild a few times, that's all ; )
@@joepah51 EcoBoost has been tested to double that mileage.
A well built turbo engine should out last the frame if taken care of. People never mention turbo reliability when talking about diesels. And diesels tend to run much higher boost their gas counterparts.
Had my trd pro since 2015 only with 45k miles weekend warrior truck !
My friend f150 2017 sport the paint already started to peel off from the hood and front bumper
What a piece of garbage other trucks like ford more “like fuel efficient trucks”
Just asking, who buys a full size truck with a 4-cylinder engine. I can understand a V6 but a 4-cylinder???😮😮😮. I personally don’t like trucks but the Tundra appeals to me. Less tech, good old v8 and pretty good looks to me and also Reliability.
I've had 6 GMC trucks.....this time I bought 16 platinum tundra.....GM paint sucks since 14. Chip way too easy. Also delamination issues. GM LEDs burn out too easy and at 600 bucks a copy...no thanks. Tundra is built in texas.....most gm built in Mexico until this year. Equipped the way I want, domestics way too pricey....tundra is a great value with reliability and no nonsense. Sunroof and back window all the way down is awesome! Combined 14.4 all day everyday....got 14 combined with all my GMCs with displacement on demand. That's my opinion for what its worth.👍
All the engines are made in Alabama with mostly American made parts.
My 2019 TRD Pro is hands down the most comfortable, confident, smooth running, shifting, riding, and towing vehicle I’ve ever owned... new Tundra will be twin turbo V6 and Hybrid... now if anyone can make that work well it’s Toyota but I didn’t want to be the first to help em de bug so I invested in the last of what’s likely one of the best V8 trucks ever built. Oh, and let’s not forget one completely overlooked aspect of why you should purchase any vehicle, RESALE! Or more importantly, total cost of ownership... fuel economy quickly becomes a moot point when you’ve driven 200k miles with near zero maintenance costs.
While Toyota has given me my best pickups to date I wouldn't buy another Tundra until it gets updated.
Updated with what? a bunch of brain dead tech that WILL break $$$ down?
Miss my old 15 Inferno TRD Pro, thanks for the review!
am I the only person still like this TUNDRA 💪✌🙏
Picking up my 2019 TRD off road tomorrow. I fell in love with it after I drove it, that sweet v8
@@skye1355 so happy for you 🍻
@@jasonsmith1143 If I actually needed a three ton pickup it would be my first, last and middle choice. A Double Cab with the 8 foot bed would be the one.
I want a TRD, but i'll keep my Limited.
My 17 tundra trd has just been an awesome truck. Really great truck
Tundra all the way. This dude drives a car I bet 😂
I love my 2017 Platinum Tundra, especially since i have add the front and rear TRD sway bars. Excellent review, very comprehensive.
I love my Tundra. My Tundra is a 2015 SR5 Crewcab and I will never go back to my other try's. I have had Ford,Dodge and Chevy and I always had problems and am happy to pay a little more in gas then being stuck out on a camping trip and out of no where's a problem pops up. I have been there and done that.
Car audio shuts down, time to time, I had 2019 and just got 2020, same thing.. I am glad that you mention it.
I just drove to Myrtle beach, 1000 miles. I averaged 15.4 mpg. That’s a Platinum edition. FYI
Where from?
I hope that's round trip mileage for a visit to Myrtle Beach.
Brad Quinn about 3 hours east of Toronto Canada.
wvusmc nope, one way
That's a long one. You drive through West Virginia?
Last year, while shopping for a new truck, we compared the Toyota, Nissan, Ford, and Ram. And no, I don't want to own a vehicle, produced by GMC, ever again, so the Silverado didn't make the cut! Anyway, when it was all said and done, we bought the Tundra.
With that huge cabin, it's like owning a stiffly-sprung Cadillac. To be honest, it's very smooth, on the road. For road trips, it's awesome!
Regarding reliability, and resale, the Tundra can't be beat! Well, unless you want to compare it to the Tacoma. The Tacoma beats the Tundra, for resale, IIRC. Regarding reliability, between the two, I think they're pretty close!
Thanks for the review, Alex!
You will never regret your decision, Toyota is awesome!
12.9 mpg!? TFL got 17 mpg on a supercharged tundra a few years ago and there towing mpg was the about the same as all the other trucks. What's the deal Alex?
Had three of them and never a problem. Waiting for # 4, possibly the 3.5 L , hybrid ,twin turbo with 450 hp. Well, what has been forgotten is the higher insurance cost for the Tundra.
Tundra will outlast any other truck
Ivan Alvarado not a diesel
@coyette4
Actually a lot. As much as I bag on the big three there is the Cummins million miles club. Now, I don't know the particulars for example is everything original, rebuilt motor etc. But yeah, Cummins is known for that.
Imagine the reliability of a Tundra diesel?
9:55 Tundra doesn’t have a sport mode. The S stands for sequential and all it is, is the top gear limiter. Doesn’t change anything else. For example S4 means the truck will shift on its own from 1-4, and not above 4.
You can call it what you want but the function is the same as the sport mode on any automatic transmission. It limits the top gear used and holds gears longer.
Alex on Autos Toyota does offer sport mode on some models like Corolla for example and they call it sport on those models because it changes how the trans shifts. 4Runner, Tacoma and Tundra have sequential modes which does nothing for shift patterns or throttle response. Toyota suggests using S for towing to prevent transmission going to top gear.
Are not going to mention its backwards on upshifting. You shift back for an up shift and forward for down in most race cars
All these comments hating on gas mileage. News flash folks, a RELIABLE and PROVEN big v8 is not going to get you 18-20mpg. My 2019 tundra gives me 14mpg(average mpg) and my 2017 f150 5.0 coyote gave me 15.5 average. That was with an aluminum body! I'm sure the hemi 5.7 is not much better. Sure there are trucks and you can get decent mileage out of. They will be a v6, EcoBoost or some kinda of shoddy motor that flip flops from 4 to 8 cylinders. Most people don't want a v6 truck, but yet want 20mpg. You can't have your cake and eat it too.
Oh yes I can! I'm eating it right now with some milk!
night stalker Coyote getting 15? You must have been driving like a mad man. If you drove them both the same, you’d see a 5 or 6 mpg difference. No if ands or buts.
@@alanthesalamander2327 do you have a 15 and up 5.0?
@@alanthesalamander2327 or a Tundra?!
I have a 2019TRD PRO you didn’t mention the main diff it beefed up transfer case internals / Larger ring and pinion gears better heat transfer longer life/ larger brakes 13 in rotors only truck having 4 piston brake calipers and adding a S&b cold air intake filter assembly adds 50% more air to the engine I got 3 more mpg so I’m looking for a truck to outlast domestic trucks hands down love the tow/haul switch beast mode and it doesn’t have bunch of little electronic modules to fail like Ford Dodge Chevy
Everyone complains the Tundra is outdated, but that shouldn't even come to mind and should be overshadowed by the outstanding reliability and toughness of these trucks. I do custom wheels and tires and regularly see Tundras with well over 200k miles and the owners never have a bad thing to say. Their fuel economy isn't great because they are built more like an old school truck. Low axle gearing puts far less strain on the power train when pulling or hauling. So it may lack 2 less gears, but thats because Silverados, Rams and Fords, have higher axle gears so they have to cram more gearing into them to make up for the lack in the drive train, which if driven improperly, can put MASSIVE stress onto the power train and blow engines, transmissions etc. The drivetrain in the Tundra is proven and simple as a truck should be. I still have several old 73-87 Chevys and a beat around 99 GMC Suburban, but I don't think I can bring myself to own a new GM product.
The Tundra TRD Pro is one of the best looking trucks on the road. I looked at Tundras when I bought a truck last October - ultimately, I went another direction. I will certainly look at them again in the future but they have to do something with MPGs. Obviously I didn't buy a truck for fuel economy, but 12 MPG in real world testing is atrocious compared to the others. Another factor was the deal I got on another truck from my usual dealer, it was simply impossible to pass up. Like many others, the bottom line $$$ matters sometimes.
I'm looking forward to see what Toyota does with the redesign - I don't need all of the latest and greatest tech, but come on, I need things like Apple CarPlay to go completely handsfree.
I feel like the goal of this video was to find all negatives in the Tundra. I am getting 18 mpg on mine with a 5.7 liter engine and that is on back roads! It is a very comfortable, and you are paying for reliability. Is it behind on tech, yes, but all the american trucks have all that added tech to distract you while you are waiting for the tow truck after a year or two of ownership! FYI Tundra is assembled in America!
This guy does a good review. First time watching. I'll subscribe.
His last sentence was interesting in that the Tundra doesn't have the best towing, payload, off road ability and fuel economy. And, for the most part, he's not wrong...except that the competition has to be a specific model. Out of the box, with nothing special added, the Tundra towing averages 10,000 lbs but in order for the others to match you must buy specific engine and transmissions. Once you do that, don't expect the fuel economy to be that much different from each other. That's not even taking the pricing of those added options into consideration. As for offroading, it didn't escape my attention that Alex didn't mention WHO the direct competition would be...the Raptor? The AT4? Maybe, but not at the same price point or (once again) the same out of the box towing\payload as the Tundra. And when you compare those two models, what do you suppose the difference in fuel economy is going to be? Admittedly the Tundra doesn't do, aside from reliability, anything class leading but when looked at in totality, its a "Jack of all trades" type of truck that still competes.
my tundra goes thru a bit more gas but it requires no maintenance unlike my f150 work truck always in the shop for something
Cannondale2019 I’m confused by how better fuel economy in a pickup truck compensates for reliability. Is it worth the time and effort to send the American truck to the shop to fix the engine or even rebuild it in some cases
@@naveenthemachine no.thats why the tundra is hands down the #1 pickup on the market
My cousin had an F150 Ecoboost...around 100 000 kms her engine needed a new timing chain. Dealer quote....$2500 CAD parts and labor. My Tacoma has not needed any engine work yet with even more kilometres than that. Only issue with my truck was rear springs...and a front hub/bearing. Toyota could improve rear leaf springs on the Tacoma...IMO
@@mikefoehr235 toyota warrantied my rear springs on the tacoma ,they install a brand new set for free
@@FWCaptain-kv6sm I asked about mine...no recall or extended warranty. I had to pay out of my own pocket.
Tundra is the only full size truck I would consider buying. I has the most comfortable seats and more legroom than Fords, Dodges and Chevys. I'm tall and simply can't sit in any truck but a Tundra. I also love Toyota's conservative design features, build quality and unsurpassed reliability. They choose true and thoroughly tested evolution instead of a revolution in their new product and feature developments.
I just bought a new TRD Sport and I'm averaging 17.4 mpg, so I don't know what this guy is doing to average 11.
Damn. This is probably the best video I've seen on full size truck comparison. I still pick the tundra because of reliability and simplicity. I don't stress fuel economy because it's not my only vehicle. Awesome review.
I always look forward to what song you’ll have showing on infotainment...it almost always gives me a chuckle to how it relates to vehicle. Thanks for the great vids
Great review, 11MPG real world that's horrendous. Alex, how tall are you head hitting ceiling in back seat?
Great video. Love my 2016 Tundra and wouldn't trade it for anything else. It's a truck dam it; not a luxury car. Poor comparative gas mileage...So what. I have other vehicles to drive if that's an important issue to me on that particular day. Being in my 60s, It's reassuring to know that this could be the last truck I would NEED to buy.
I'm lookikg to rid my 2010 ram for this. I only have 34k miles but have had a few minor problems. I dont hate my truck and its not that I dont have money to keep up on it. I simply want a truck that wont have as many issues.
When talking about cost of operating, people too often overlook the big picture. Reliability and depreciation immediately come to mind.
Traded my 2019 RAM in for a 2019 TUNDRA. Enough said.
James William was really going to get a new ram rebel red good looking but beware looks can be deceving so many issues with ram 3 recalls I think
James William hey I'm looking for a new truck should I get a 2019 F-250 super duty SWR XLT flex fuel or a 2019 Nissan Titan or 2019 tundra
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Wow! What influenced that decision??
I have a 2019 Lt trail boss and just traded it in for a 2018 sr5 tundra TRD package. My trail boss after 2 1/2 years 42 000 km Was already having peeling paint. It has been at the shop more than I'd like to admit mostly for what I would call big issues. Prematured break wear at 25k, blown oil cooler line, Tranamition issues. It even went into limo mode twice. No more Chevrolet for this guy.
Still driving a 1988 with a 3.0 V6. 275000 miles problem-free. Really want a new tundra but everything still works on the 88 and it's paid off.
The worst mpg I had with 5.7 2017 trd limited was around 14, and that's driving in the city, were you offroading getting 11 mpg?
Excellent review.
I have a 2016 Tundra SR5, After 45 K miles I have averaged 17.2 miles per gallon. I drive like an adult. I have a 2019 Highlander.. after 55 K miles 25.8 MPG.. I drive like an adult. I have a 2000 4 Runner after 225K miles I have averaged over 18MPG. I drive like an adult. Stop thromping the accelerator and you will improve fuel mileage.
As to the 2016 Tundra I have a few beefs. Cheap interior materials, crap heater, thin paint. Selling dealer service is substandard and the closest alternative dealer is worse.
Nice video...I like the Tundra, but I feel exactly the opposite when it comes to demanding more modern features, as it makes the truck less reliable.
If I had my way, there would be no "infotainment center"...AM/FM radio would be an option (maybe).
The HVAC system would have steel cables attached to the blend doors.
Furthermore, the windows would have crank handles and the engine would be an old school diesel with a manual transmission, that is not synchronized, just like 18 wheelers do (more sturdy than synchronized)...none of the emmision crap attached to the engine goes without saying.
Now THAT would be the ultimate pickup truck!
I have had them all and bottom line is they all have there advatages and they all do what trucks do, but there is only one that I have driven without any trips to the service center for problems and that is the Tundra, facter in repairs on the others and and the small amount of extra gas that you will buy for the Tundra and it is still a better buy.
Next episode will be a single camera show with just Alex talking from behind Tundra's roll down rear window.
He could start a separate channel devoted to vehicles with roll down rear windows. Tundra, 4Runner and Sequoia could be featured alongside...............
Nice video, thanks for a thorough review. I agree with you on the RAM. I have a 2016 1500 and I love the ride and the smoothness of the transmission. Bad weather traction is outstanding, flawless tow-and-haul duty and reliability has been stellar so far (60K miles). I test drove the Tundra three years ago. I liked it but it lost out to the RAM because of available options and - yes - I did look at the fuel economy. If I were in the market today I would probably go back and take a closer look at the Tundra. The new RAM is great, and would be my first choice, but that might change if the next Tundra is a big leap forward.
I hate those stupid temporary plates they have for new vehicles.
The Tundra is about Quality, Ruggedness, durabilty and reliablity. Not cheaply made gizmos n gadgets like the "American" trucks
there are many many options on a Silverado even at lower trims that even the Platinum does not offer.... auto 4wd, android auto, onstar, power tailgate, remote start, auto fold down steps or nerf bars, power tailgate, multiple usb ports, 120v outlets, max start up volume on radio, valet mode, teen driver mode....the list goes on and on
and actually the guy states Silverado will never get adaptive cruise control....wrong! its available for 2020
If you don’t wanna be in the shop every 2 weeks or wait until they give your car back because they gave it to you already broken, just a buy an ol’ but reliable Tundra. 😬
136K miles and 10 years on a Ram 1500, only problems are slight warping of one of the windshield gasket things ($40 part), one door lock won't unlock but locks, and a slight ticking likely from a broken manifold bolt, and otherwise just regular maintenance items. All the major trucks are reliable these days, there's no reason to settle for a Toyota based on reliability.
And BTW, the Tundra hasn't always been problem free. The 2005-2008 year run were rife with problems.
At this point Tundra fan girls spewing the same old reliability none sense and that ford, chevy, and dodge break down every other day. Load of shit they're all reliable granted you do routine maintenance. Let's be real we're talking Gasoline engines here not Diesel, smh
@@TERRORIZERRRR why aren't ford and chevy owners singing the praises of their reliability? Because they aren't reliable. Mic drop...
The Tundra is in a funny spot. It was really the first great light duty pick up, in 2007 It raised the bar for all other pickups. Now it is old, it is a couple of steps behind, but it can still do everything the other trucks can, give or take a thousand pounds. It looks good enough. It needs a new interior, maybe 20 HP, but this is still a great truck, and owners love them to death. Best resale in the class. It will be interesting to see what Toyota brings to it in 2020
It took Toyota 3 tries to get it right too!
Tundra needs a 7 or 8 speed auto and about 500 lbs removed from it. It does not need a 9 speed or a 10 speed auto....to many gears. Then you would have improved acceleration,braking and mpg!
And 3.73 gears!
And a Diesel. Toyota already has the 1VD on duty in the Landcruiser and Lexus LX450D, that's a good platform to adapt for use in the American market.
True the V8 needs an update, 16mpg combined is honestly terrible this day in age.
People keep saying that they buy this truck to keep it forever or until it fall apart.
But the reality is this is not the case, because the majority of these owner will eventually trade it in for a newer model anyways or after they get bored of the truck.
How I know? I used to be one of those people.
While I am a Chevy guy, I am leaning more towards the tundra for now. Mainly, its because its still a true truck, not all of these gimmicks and gizmos that shoot the price up. I hope the next gen tundra still has a V8 though...
nice review - I'm 6'5 and plenty of headroom front and back (no sunroof, though).
Sunroofs are a menace to anyone over 6 feet.
If you’re gonna get a new tundra, I’d wait until the 2020 model comes out because it has an updated infotainment which comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Looks good but I'm going to wait for the major changes in 2021, Tundra Hybrid may come out which will be the top MPG full size truck in the whole. Toyota has the hybrid experience and is the expert in this technology.
Its not about transmissions. Its about final Gears. Tundra has a 4.30 rear end. Thats 3/4-1ton territory. Thats why mileage is terrible, and the fact that 401 foot pounds of torque needs that gearing to get it up to speed. Higher highway cruising RPms as well. If this truck came with a 3.15,3.31, or a 3.55 like ford has. It might be able to get 20+ MPG on the highway
16:20 thats exactly why the tundra has a 4.30 rear. That makes up for the missing gears. The 10 speed allows more underdrive gears and more selection, but also allowe a lower final drive.
Fords Max tow package comes with a 3.55 rear end. However that doesnt make sense to me since ford also offers a 3.73 rear end that should be able to tow more.
Alex
Always a great channel and content-
The amount of details in minutes is routinely impressive and appreciated !
I'm all in with Toyota been with Toyota very long time. Plan on buying a Toyota Tundra Platinum Edition next fall the end of 2020. I I don't need all of the amazing features that you find on the big-3 just don't interest me. I want a good, old classic, very reliable, big V8, pickup truck and I love Toyota.
Steering and handling are actually much better in the Double cab 6.6ft bed. The Crewmax is just too heavy
thanks, was wondering why he was getting poor performance
I just got a 2019 Toyota Tundra SR Double Cab 6.5 ft bed 4.6 V8 and I'm really impressed. Gas mileage is actually decent