Is the 2021 Toyota Tundra Platinum the truck to buy or wait for the 2022?
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- The Tundra has been that go to for truck buyers who want a reliable full size truck. Under the hood is a 5.7L V8 381HP & mated to a 6-speed automatic. On the outside the 2021 Platinum brings a unique grill, bumpers, wheels, and running boards. On the inside you will find the familiar Tundra cabin with some recently updated tech. Is the 2021 Toyota Tundra Platinum the truck to buy or wait for the 2022?
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Just traded a 2019 GMC Sierra Denali for a new, to me, 2021 Tundra Platinum in Wind Chill Pearl with black interior. I love the Tundra!!
Just got the exact same truck, wind chill & black interior. Absolutely love it! Loading up the family & dive gear this weekend and headin’ over to Arkansas. ❤️
There are some other full size trucks with tons of tech, but what I love about this Tundra is the reliability.
But Consumer Reports only gives Tundra a 4 out 5 in reliability. After decades this should be perfect by now.
@@normt430 consumer reports hasn't been the best at their job the last ten years or so
@@reddon1969 neither has Tundra...
Toyota 5.7 liter V-8 and the Aisin 6 speed transmission, a PERFECT combination.
After seeing the redesigned tundra, this is def still my go-to, the simple styling and abundance of features at a bargain compared to the rest of the full size truck manufacturers does it for me
Other pickup trucks: haha look at that fool trying to look smug..
Tundra: hey guys see yall at 500k miles.
Only if you don't live in the rust belt. The maintenance is about the same on them and any other truck. With half the luxury.
It is a fact. Look up what Toyota auto techs have to say about Tundras from the rust belt. The salt rusts the frame, exhaust and 4 wheel drive really quick.
The maintenance and costs come out to the same per mile. The actually rot quicker without undercoating every year.
hopefully the teaser today means you'll be seeing the 2022 in June!
You better believe it Logan!
June 2 this Tuesday they announce when releasing 2022 Tundra . Big event !
Well, it’s June
September 17, will be the full review
Reliability was one of the big reasons I bought a Toyota!
That vehicle is rugged and reliable...it also looks and rides nicely...yes, it is outdated, but may also mean less tech issues to worry about down the line...nice video JOE and shout out to Lori.
Agreed!
Hello my friends! I had a 2016 Limited just like that one loved it I had to get rid of it lost my job I couldn’t afford the payment had 89k miles never had any problems at all!
I would wait for the 2022. Word around town is that the Tundra and the Sequoia are getting a new look.
And the tundra is getting a twin turbo v8
@@EpicDrew15 it is. The same one from the lexus LS but beefed up to be stronger for towing.
What about if you were offered a killer deal!
@@aarondibenedetto6864 we will see!
Nope. It’s going to be a turbo v6. They are doing away with the v8
You know a channel is awesome when people who can’t even drive still love to watch these videos!
Thanks for letting me share my car passion with you!
If you don't care about fuel economy, or having the latest, greatest tech, great truck to buy and own
The V8 is a legendary engine, and its on its last legs at Toyota
That engine is reason enough to get one now.
The one you want: The TRD Pro, with that catback exhaust
Very good point!
Nah the platinum. U can easily putthat exhaust on a platinum and get all the wxtras that a pro doesnt have. Thats what i did with mine
Customer of ours just traded in their 2000 Tundra long box with almost 400k on it. It fetched $2600 wholesale and customer picked up a 2021 TRD sport premium! Toyota makes amazing trucks! Great review!!
Probably the most durable and reliable truck ever made.
I agree! I bought a 2021 tundra platinum and I’m super impressed! 🔥
Good review Joe. I’ve got a 2019 TRD Pro and will never sell it. I will take reliability and capability over technology and MPGs. I realize I am in the minority but I can buy a lot of gas with the money I will not be spending replacing an Engine or Transmission. I am super excited to see the 2022, but the late model V8s will hold their value so not a huge issue if someone is on the fence and buys a 2021 and later changes their mind.
You realize $50 more per month in gas is 3 grand in just 5 years right? Love the truck but the mileage is horrendous
@@mrkrabz123 And the cost of the '22 will go up - 'cutting edge' (as far as Toyota goes) technology, new engine, new trans, and new generation. The 3.5 turbo V6 option will absolutely be calling for premium fuel. If it's a $6000 higher sticker for comparable trim - you're dead even after 10 years by your math.
The more I shake it out, the more I think you can't lose either way. I'm extremely tempted to get a '21 TRD Sport Premium now, and let the 22/23 work out the kinks. Anything to get out of my too-small Tacoma ASAP.
@@kevinhandy2490 good luck man! I’m in the market too but prices are insane so I’ll likely be waiting another year
@@mrkrabz123 You realize the 2022 Tundra Pro is approx. $75-80K? HandyMan21 Keeping his 2019 TRD Pro, that's approx $25K in savings and using your math that gives him approx 24 years in fuel?
@@mrkrabz123 You'll probably have to wait 2 years, there will be some bugs to work out with the whole new platform. Turbo charged V6 with or without hybrid will be a more complicated powerplant. Prices are crazy high too.
Wow $53,000.00! These pickup prices out of control JOE
Take a look at Ford, GM, and RAM and their prices are a lot higher on this trim level.
Who's Joe
@@itz_darkzx1013 Joe as in Joe Raiti…
@@itz_darkzx1013 Joe Mama haha gottem
Toyota is the #1 brand in the world hands down
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one.
The only outdated side of this truck is the inside and mainly the dash and features .The outside looks as good as anything on the market.
I only consider vehicles that will hold 2 Jimmy Johns subs in the door panel along with a bottle of Slice to wash it all down.
I like the way that you think man. Good call!
Years ago Trucks had 3 gears , no we get an automatic state of the art technology with 6 speeds, reliable, back up camera, hydraulic steering wheel, be glad u can afford a nice truck like this one, at this pace and with prices increasing every day all we are gonna be able to afford is a golf cart
That Silver Sky Metallic (for every model except the Camry and Highlander, which for the latter, is Celestial Silver Metallic) looks great on this Tundra. I can't wait for the 2022 refresh of this truck. I'm going to miss the ungodly sound of that 3UR-FE's clutch fan when you first start it up.
It's going to be exciting for sure!
@@RaitisRides I agree.
yep that wonderful clutch fan noise...
@@jedknutson8373 Same with the LX570 which has 2 hp/lb-ft more than the Tundra.
@@jedknutson8373 I wonder why the clutch fan sound on the 2GR-FKS V6 in the Tacomas don't sound that loud.
We will all miss that big gas chugging naturally aspirated v8 under the hood but big changes are coming. Can’t wait to see your review on it joe so far that teaser image of the new tundra looks promising I’m liking it
I can't wait to bring it to you!
new gen mpg's isnt much better from what i'm hearing
I bought this exact truck a week ago for the reliability! The last of the real ones!
Tanner, I’m looking for one, 21 Platinum or 1794, as well; where did you find yours!?
I've Owned an F150 and Silverado and loved them, time to give the Toyota Tundra a chance. I hear that engine can run foerver.
You won’t regret it!!! Been a long time f150 owner and pulled the trigger a couple of years ago on a Tundra TRD Pro and I will never buy anything else.!
It really can!
The tundra is nice but it’s really starting to show it’s age at this point, still nice to have the classic reliable V8 powertrain though. Awesome vid!
You hit the nail on the head!
The 2022 trail hunter trim is going to be insane they just filed us patents for a 4.0 L twin turbo v8 I would 2000% wait for the redesign
Things are getting exciting!
@@RaitisRides das rite
not a chance its 4L. Not going to happen. Get back to me if you think different. 3.5 with and without hybrid, and all electric in 2022
if the truck is due out soon the patents also would have been in preproduction era not now.
@@02hreblue30 It’s literally been patented, they’re truly trying to compete with the other performance trucks.
I love my PLATINUM TUNDRA. When you lift it and put some big rims and meaty tired. Best looking truck out there! And the ability to completely roll down the whole back window! It's like a convertible with the sunroof and all the windows down!! NO ONE ELSE DOES THAT!!
yes i pay more attention for reliability..
That’s how you do a damn review boss! I bought a 2017 Platinum in the same color and gotta say apart from the grill and headlights/fog lights, my truck is exactly the same.
I appreciate you saying that!
I'll wait to see what the redesign looks like before I let go of my 2012 Tundra.
Yeah, it's outdated, yeah, the fuel economy isn't good, but it's been so freaking reliable, and that goes a long way with me.
If I don't like the 2022 Tundra, then I may look at the Silverado Trail Boss.
Trail Boss looks good to me. Front end of the new Tundra I just can't get pass and the new price tags.
update?
@@mazda_rt24-p LOL. Still have my old Tundra. Decided to keep her a little longer. She's paid off and these prices are a bit crazy now.
With the little Easter eggs you dtopped about sometimes a redesign goes backward, I'm thinking this may be the Tundra to get... I'm loving the analog gauges, though. That slide down rear glass is an awesome touch! Thanks for the great angles on this one, Lori!
Great design......a bit dated
But It looks unique in a sense because you see Chevy an ford every where
You do?
@@RaitisRides yup
Thx Joe! I heard that some people are going to Plano for a special event for Toyota. Hopefully the new Tundra will be there. Also, hopefully u can go there too!!
I am on the list....stay tuned!
@@RaitisRides That's amazing Joe!!! Great review today!! Pretty pumped up for the 2022 redesign!!
Beautiful truck! No thanks to the 2022 Hybrid or Twin Turbo V6.
Thanks for all you do Joe. I've got a 2012 and it looked like the same. Toyota doesn't change very fast.
That 6 spd auto transmission is down a few gears, and should be 8 to 10 gears. Would help the MPG's as well.
16:08 ON THROTTLE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow it sounds awesome
I am so glad that you like this one.
If history is prologue then Toyota should put the OBDII plug right the dash next to the radio because you are going to need it. Toyota hid and ignored an expensive fuel pump issue for 10 years now with over 3.2 million recalls that do not cover all vehicles.
When you consider the retooling costs, toyota has not had to do it significantly since this truck came out. This means that it has been nothing but a cash cow for them. DO IT ONCE, DO IT WELL AND ENJOY THE PROFITS!!!
Thank You Almighty God for blessing me I will buy one for myself
I had a 2015 platinum tundra. Was a fantastic truck. But this is basically identical inside and out. Leaves a lot to be desired 6 years later
The 22 does not have the same cab size as the 21. the 21 is a hotel suite. the 22 cab is smaller. i’ll stick with my 1 knob dated 21. good enough for this canadian rez boy.
I got this exact same model , year , and color . I added the Following TRD parts, dual exhaust which sounds amazing , front & rear sway bars, shocks , intake . Added the factory console safe for my valuables! Luv this truck !
Did you get any more/less pwr gains from the dual exhaust and/or better mileage, and isn’t there already a front sway bar on the platinum?? Thanks in advance…just boght a ‘21 Platinum and was considering the same…
After hearing about the redesigned Tundra I’ll wait for it. This looks cool nevertheless
I agree with you!
We bought a 2021 before they got rid of the V8. Also got the front bench seat.
EVERY Tundra review, the MPG is poor.... Proceeds to pound the gas pedal from a stop and love the exhaust note.
I have the toyota tundra platinum 2021 I love it
Thanks for sharing that great input from your ownership!
Witnessed a Toyota twin turbos 5.7 liter V-8 Tundra pull 10s in the 1/4 mile.
Joe, just wanted to thank you for the reviews of several Lexus cars. My sister bought an RX 350 today because of you. Thanks
Like the truck Joe! Toyota’s are monsters and can’t wait for the 2022 good review!
I am so glad that you like this one.
Same engine like the Toyota Sequoia
This is very true!
The last "affordable" higher trimmed truck.
Wow 🤩 😳 😯 since 1999 The Toyota Tundra Has Been Out Unbelievable
definitely wait. This Tundra is an antique
I think waiting for the 2022 model is a better idea because IIHS said this car did poor in a crash test
My dad used to have a Sierra from like 2013 or 14 and that truck was a piece of junk so he bought a Tundra in 2016 when they redesigned it. Sure was a great truck, put 60k miles on it and traded it a few months ago for a Genesis g70 because we had no use for a truck anymore and 13.8 mpg and he wanted to go back into a sport sedan.
The g70 is an awesome car but I do miss some things about the Tundra, specifically the sound of that V8 when my dad floored it on the interstate ramp.
Can't wait to see your review of the new 2022! We hold onto our vehicles so reliability is a huge factor for us. Loved the MJ reference and that comment alone made me like you even more. Great review as always.
Thanks Joe and Lori !
Nice truck for $53k.......some of the others are $70k to $80k. Crazy
I own a 06 Tundra with 196k miles without any problems. I plan to wait for the 2022 Tundra with the hybrid engine.
This truck been out since 2014 still great truck but old don't see many of these like used to might be cheaper buy waiting for 2022 new model come out. These are reliable trucks showing its age now always liked the Tundra replacement of T100.
Actually 2007
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one Ramon!
@@mattmekhaeil Good call!
Do they make a trd version of the Toyota tundra Joe. I saw the 2022 looking forward to the video of the 2022 have a good day
Well it looks just like my 2014 Tundra Limited TRD, still NO storage space under the back seats, and the back seat still doesn't flip down, (so much wasted space behind that seat.)
Other then that i love my Tundra
Please for 2022, real truck guys need space to store stuff!!!
I have a 2014 Toyota Tundra crewmax platinum edition... its unfortunate to not see any or very very little changes to basically everything in the “”new” 2021 Toyota Tundra. I’m waiting for the innovation and significant changes to a newly designed Toyota Tundra crewmax ... more so with the interior before I make a purchase on a vehicle.
Tundra has the biggest cab!!! Very confortable
7:55 wow that sounds awesome
Heck yeah!
Honestly this Toyota Tundra looks like a pickup truck version of the Toyota Sequoia
i think it is the Sequoia that's based on the Tundra
This is true!
@@vsrap71 You are right!
That is a nice truck for a good price ..exterior look 4 out of 5, interior look 3.5 out of 5, reliability 5 out of 5, gas guzzler 2.5 out of 5.. nice video JOE and Lori
Thanks for sharing that great input Michel!
Inside is good
This is very true!
Great review! I'm about to pull the trigger on a '21 tundra nightshade edition. Not because I'm skeptical of the coming redesign, I'm actually very much looking forward to it. That said, I want my next truck to be my last truck and the current tundra is all but guaranteed to last for as long as I want to drive it. It's missing some tech and refinement, but it's rock solid where it matters most and it's less expensive than most of the competition at about $50k before any sort of discount, which may not even be possible get a discount in the current market.
So should I drop $50k on a '21 limited nightshade or wait for the new one?
The only pickup truck from Toyota we get in Europe currently is the Hilax. We don’t get as many pickups in Europe.
Because you elect idiots over there who restrict everything you can do and drive the price of fuel through the sky artificially by the way. It’s so sad what’s happening in Europe compared to all of the great cars that you used to put out that we couldn’t even get over here in America back in the day
That is a great truck!
I would buy this over 2021 f150 xlt and save 5-10k
The crewmax does not tow over 10k pounds. It's rated for 9400. Make sure to know your facts sir.
I have a 2018 Platinum and I will keep it. The new trucks do not look as good to me.
am getting mine october 2021 can't wait just sold my Ford F-150 XLT 2017 and ordered My Tundra from the dealer in early september
I never get a car or truck when a redesign is coming... I might like the new model more and have buyers remorse... lol
Or you buy the first year and have buyers remorse as well/
It feels illegal to be this early
You are freaking hilarious Landon!
A 5.7L V8 strong engine
It really is!
Your reviews are always chill haha I just watch them just to watch at this point lol
My vote would’ve to go with a RAM, to be honest...never been a Toyota fan.
That being said, another awesome review and commentary 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼.
And, can’t forget a thanks and a tip of the🎩 to Lori.
I can totally understand where you are coming from.
The Dodge Ram is a great comfortable truck with the lightest handling on the road. The Hemi just zips..lol
Consumer Reports says the Ram I the top truck today too!
"If you're gonna be using that P word... No, not that word you sicko! I'm talking about Platinum" LOL
well joe lot of people of love the v8 only thing gas mileage , but twin turbo v6 comes to the rescue with a better mileage , teaser looks great …
Love ur vids
Thanks for the great support!
I don't understand how and why these trucks aren't selling this along with the Nissan. I mean they have been the most reliable trucks out there for years if not even decades now. It seems like everybody out there wants a Ford and I don't blame them i mean they are really super nice trucks and their reliability has been impeccable over the years, but still if I was in the market for a truck I would definitely get a Tundra or maybe even a Titan.
I agree with you. It’s a really solid truck with a really solid motor and the price tag for the top trim is very reasonable compared to the Ford and the Dodge. I’m not saying it’s the best truck or the most up-to-date truck and clearly it does need to be updated but I can never understand why it doesn’t sell better than it does. It’s also from what I understand assembled in Texas and last time I checked they don’t import Japanese workers to make their trucks in Texas
Thanks for sharing that great input on this one.
The tundra is amazing the new one just got teased today I can’t wait for the unveiling
Trust me neither can I!
@@RaitisRides yea there’s going to be some big changes here I would definitely love to see you review the new one soon 🙏
That gloves box is about an half mile deep, I like the echoes 👍🏻🇯🇲
Tundra is such a solid design. Great looking truck. Thanks King!👑
I know a person well who has one and it’s a really really nice truck in and out without the outrageous price tags that some of the top trim competitors have. I’m not quite sure why it sells so poorly in comparison to the domestic name plates in the truck world
It really is brother!
"While Americans can’t seem to get enough of the mid-size pickups from Japanese automakers, they absolutely shun their full-size trucks. According to data from WardsIntelligence, the highest market share Toyota has seen with Tundra was 9.1% and that was in 2007. It currently hovers in the 5% range. It’s even worse for Nissan. The best the Titan was able to muster was 3.5% of the market in 2005. Today it’s at 1.5%. With the Detroit Three commanding 94% of full-size pickup sales this year, it might almost make more sense for Toyota and Nissan to share a large truck platform." Autoline
Joe u forgot to hit that tow/haul mode button
I will say no heated seats in the back seats for a platinum is crazy.
That V8 sounds mean!
It really does!
gas hog, and less torque and HP than competitors
@@02hreblue30 but more reliable
@@02hreblue30 well what do you expect from a truck from 2007? the reliability, and resale value makes up for the truck. plus its a badass looking truck
No ODD with the head unit? What a waste, as it's easy to implement that within this center stack design......
Ok ok I see
You are great man!
This is lot of truck for the money.
When you look at competition they offer nothing more than some useless gimmicks that tend to fail and be fixed by expensive dealership visits in a long run.
A simple ipad mount fix all the so called latest tech features on the go.
$53K for this tank and on top the redesign is near so better incentives right now makes this bad boy the best choice out there.
I’d actually consider getting this if the truck was redesigned and better mpg
I know how you fee!
that backseat gon come in handy 😏😏
I just want to say I love your reviews! Can’t wait to see the new tundra review!
That really means so much Robert! Thanks for being part of the Raiti's Rides family!
How could you??? Not showing how the rear window opens up 😭
thankyou for having the camera facing the road during the road test.. your detailed videos just get better each time. i am currently saving for a Hilux so please be gentle with her when you review one 🤣
And it says TUNDRA here to remind what truck you bought…. 😀 Joe and humor blended together in his reviews as usual.
3:47 Lemme get this little leaf outta he'e.....get outta he'e. 😂😂😂Joe Raiti's for prez. 20....56.