The way you listened to him all time to keep his confidence high without interrupting although you may knew more. You are a good man who respect elders.
A ripper! Cool old sales Joe, still stuck in "i" land. Android Auto rules. LOL A forced induction V6 *IS a bigger donk* as it drinks more air than NA can 5 grand T/I for my '98 Hilux Diesel 4WD?? :) Love it!
Curious how these bad boys look with a canopy on the back. Not a fan of the front end though. Think id still rather a Ram or Silverado. Nice video mate, just got yaself another sub 🤙
Did you get your tundra at gregory hills toyota? Cus I know that they have the lexus and toyota dealerships combined into one building. But congrats though on your new tundra!
I’ve not experienced or seen anything to suggest it’s anything different to all the landcruisers and hiluxs, prados etc we’ve had over the years. They’ve done a great job I think
Just starting to do some research on the Tundra. I was looking at the RAM 1500 as a possible ?? But, I can't get use to seeing the high roof profile from the rear. Most would say who cares when your driving forward ?? It's just something I can't stop thinking about every time I see a RAM going past me. I have noticed the Tundra doesn't seem too bad in this regard. Unlike most people who would be looking at a Tundra as a Towing vehicle. I just like them for their interior SPACE. Something I LOVED about the RAM. But it might take some time to getting use to something that was mentioned in the RAM review. The tag of being an Land Ship, LOL. They're not exactly car park friendly at 6 metres Long ?? All that aside I'm still feel fairly confident about eventually buying a mobile lounge room 😅 My end purpose for a Land Ship purchase is mostly for open road cruising as an excuse to get away everytime we have a long weekend. Thanks for the video and looking forward to watching more soon👍👍
Is the turn indicator on the driver's side door? LHD to RHD converts just switch over the steering column without correcting the switchs. I hope after 18 months that Toyota of Australia will offer the Tundra to Australia. Maybe with little luck the Toyota Sequoia can be offer in the future
I’ve been told there is a select few to only road test these for 18months then you have to give it back. I’m on a placement for an order now that things have changed? Please tell me I’m wrong.
Yep, that’s correct. Only 280 out to the public for a trial for 12-18 months. Pending the results from the trial, they’ll be available to order afterwards
These vehicles are fully imported from USA and then converted from LHD to RHD locally in Australia. Just like they have been doing with RAM, Chevy Silverado and more recently, the Ford F-150 all of which are also sold here in Australia. Toyota is late to the game here in Australia. Toyota's "game-plan" is different though - they are leasing a small number of Tundra's to the general public to "test" them over a 12-18 month period and then decide if they'll go on public sale here!
The Tundra is a great vehicle! Unfortunately we are gonna have a ton of recalls on this model, as the US is going through now. If not, then the waiting time to get one is going to quite long. Rest assured its not a purely Toyota problem, per say.
Yep, manufactured as normal in the US, then shipped to Australia and “remanufactured” using some parts from other Lexus / Toyota models. They’ve done a first class job on the work. You’d absolutely never know it was once LHD
Just under 6m. Let’s be honest… you can barely fit a forester in what’s now a “standard Aussie garage” www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/2025-toyota-tundra-australian-specifications-143747/
@@offgridoutfitters wow, 5.995 m in length that's very long, my husband is a builder, and most aussie garage size is like 6m clear from inside the wall, he drives Mitsu Triton I think its like 5.3m long and he doesn't even bother to park inside garage, just on our carport in the driveway 😂
Common thinking is that Graphite is a bad colour for Queensland. According to our high school physics, It supposedly absorbs more heat than white cars. Could you test it to see if it heats up more quickly and to a higher temperature if left in the sun than a white car? Another perception is that it is a more difficult car to see for older people because it melds in with bitumen colour. Can you test that?
Hi there, Thanks for the note! We did some research and came up with the below: The visibility of cars, regardless of their colour, can depend on various factors, including lighting conditions, weather, and the observer's visual acuity. However, it's generally accepted that lighter-coloured cars, such as white or silver, tend to be more visible in low-light conditions and may stand out more against certain backgrounds compared to darker-coloured cars. For older people, factors such as reduced contrast sensitivity and visual acuity could potentially make it more challenging to see darker-coloured cars, particularly in low-light situations. Lighter-coloured cars may offer better visibility due to their higher contrast against the surrounding environment. That said, it's essential to note that visibility depends on multiple factors, including the specific shade of colour, the presence of reflective materials or markings on the car, and individual differences in vision. While lighter colours may generally offer better visibility, it's not a strict rule, and other factors also play a significant role. Additionally, proper lighting, reflective materials, and other safety features on vehicles can greatly enhance their visibility regardless of their colour. With regard to heat and colour, while I can't conduct physical experiments (we’ve only got the one Tundra!), I can provide insights based on scientific principles. The idea that darker colors absorb more heat than lighter colors is generally accurate due to the concept of albedo, which refers to the reflectivity of a surface. Lighter colors, such as white, have higher albedo and reflect more sunlight, while darker colors, like graphite, have lower albedo and absorb more sunlight. As a result, in direct sunlight, a graphite-colored car is likely to absorb more heat compared to a white car. This means that the surface temperature of the graphite car will likely rise more quickly and reach a higher temperature than the white car when exposed to the same sunlight and environmental conditions. However, it's essential to note that this doesn't necessarily mean that owning a graphite-colored car in Queensland is impractical. Many factors, such as vehicle design, insulation, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, can influence the interior temperature of a car. Additionally, strategies such as using window shades or parking in shaded areas can help mitigate the heat absorbed by the car's exterior. Ultimately, while darker-colored cars may absorb more heat, other factors come into play in determining overall comfort and practicality in different climates. Hope that helps! :)
It's easy for you to test. Get a white painted piece of metal and another black painted piece of metal. Put them both outside in the QLD sun for an hour and I bet you the Black will feel hotter than the White!. All things being equal, It's got to do with higher reflectivity of light from lighter coloured surfaces, so less heat absorption.
Ther's little doubt about which would win. But higly reflective and metallic paints v dull, matt paints are variables that could affect the results, so I'd like to see the actual black and white cars tested. @@johncanalese588
darker colour absorb more heat than lighter ones. The lighter one do reflect more than absorb, so the darker ones will heat faster, same with house with darker metal roof like colorbond, we live in hot QLD weather, it feels much better thermal wise with white colorbond roof because it reflects not absorb, more energy efficient overall. If you live in colder states down south maybe its better to have darker colorbond roof, especially during winter, as the darker color will absorb and retain more heat to the inside of the house. it's the same principle more or less
Pity it doesn’t have the V6 3.3TD. I have always wanted a Tundra but cannot handle the old fashion 2wd, 4wd High or 4wd Low gearbox configuration. Surely the 10spd auto 4wd High / 4wd Low aka 300 series would be better imho.
It's primarily a US/Canada vehicle and is too small for a diesel to be easy under EPA regulations. The real world cut off for diesels here in the US is 8,500 lbs/3855 kg GVWR/GVM. This is the absolute minimum to get into the less stringent diesel regulations. Class 2B trucks (8,501 to 10,000 lbs) are all closer to the 10,000 lb GVWR rating, with some manufacturers exceeding 10,000 lbs in order to keep a decent payload with an engine that weights 1,000+ lbs. Diesel pickups are almost all class 2B and class 3 (10,001 to 14,000 lbs) in the US and Canada.
Yes, and no. It is converted by the same company who produced HSV. They’re now building three times more vehicles than their biggest ever year when they were HSV. This program is a VERY positive step in the right direction for the Australian Automotive manufacturing industry
I’m from the states now living in Queensland. I can tell you that the Tundra is like dime a dozen they’re everywhere and affordable. I’m surprised that Australia’s just now getting this truck. It is a beast. Only thing is you’re getting ripped off with the price just like everything else.
There is no substitute for cubic inches in petrol motors. I cannot believe it's a blown Kluger motor. One of Toyota's best motors but taken out of the Kluger? Not really the motor for a tow vehicle.
The 1/2 ton pickups (class 2A) aren't used for heavy or frequent towing in the US and Canada. Anyone who tows heavy or often is going up to a 3/4 ton (class 2B) or higher. We don't consider 4.5t to be a particularly big trailer.
You’re completely entitled to your opinion! I am happy to disagree with you based on my experience with them all. It’s a good thing there is so much choice out there!
Thanks for the note. As you say, one of the things the Tundras good at is as a Long distance tow vehicle… Which is exactly the 200 is / was. We’re making the comparison for no other reason than we want to ✌🏼
It is programs like the remanufacture of this unit (and RAM/Silverdo etc) that is reviving Aussie automotive manufacturing! Support the cause! More Aussie manufactured content in these vehicles than your land cruisers etc
Nobody is talking about the elephant in the room. It has a major manufacturing defect. Some dunderhead has gone and put the steering wheel on the wrong side😅
This is for countries like Jamaica, uk India and other countries that drives on the left side of the road you 😂fool why u think the steering is on the wrong side wake up 😮
Annoying when a salesman can’t be bothered to learn the car. Not hard to understand the tech (especially in Toyotas) and where the tools and jack are located. Lazy!!! Love to see how it tows and handles.
Don’t jump to that conclusion too quickly. The relaxed nature of the handover would be more a result of a simple / effective working relationship we have with Joe and the team at the dealership. We have a bunch of Toyotas and are already really knowledgeable. We don’t need all the fuss, and kept things quick. They’re complete professionals!
To be honest, this is a common opinion we’re getting from people. Based on our experience so far, people are jumping to this conclusion far too quickly and without any experience The petrol / hybrid / turbo engine (iForce Max) is a seriously impressive engine. And so far, we’re sitting around 21 lph in mixed driving towing
@@offgridoutfitters that’s pretty good but then it depends on percentages. I was talking to a guy with the new Tundra and he said that as a Ute for carrying stuff it was superb and very economical but on a long tow on anything other than flat ground, it got pretty thirsty, this is not the first time I’ve heard this from a Tundra user. Anyway, you have one now and your driving style might be quite different too but either way, soon enough you’ll know. Enjoy.
@@TheTripleDubya US regulations (EPA and CAFE standards) and consumer preferences ("car like ride and handling") have taken the 1/2 ton segment out of the running for anything other than light towing duties. This is why we have a segment above "full size pickup" called "large pickup". Large pickups don't count against fleet fuel economy numbers and have different emissions regulations. Toyota does not compete in this segment.
@@rich7447 makes sense, I just remember them being workhorses but now they’re a luxury item, even my 2500 is pretty flash but it gets used for towing mostly.
Thanks for the comment. Great idea. Learning it ourselves the more we drive it and use it. So far, we’re pretty impressed! Early days, so see how it goes.
This is NOT a Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle or PHEV! You cannot charge it from external electrical power source. It is more a very Mild-Hybrid EV where the electric motor is there to kick-in and assist the Petrol engine at times when a short surge of Torque is needed. It is similar to the e-Torque system used on RAM pickup. The batteries for said electric motor are charged by the electric motor, acting as a generator which is attached to the petrol engine's transmission. It is actually a 36kW electric motor that is fed by a Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-Mh), not Lithium-Ion battery pack which has an energy capacity of 1.87kWh. So it is "bugger-all' electrical capacity and can't be driven as an "electric" vehicle.
We need the Tacoma's not this fluffy sh*t, we've been stitched up in Aus by the mining companies who went with the Hilux's because they were 'cheapest' tender/quote at the time
The way you listened to him all time to keep his confidence high without interrupting although you may knew more. You are a good man who respect elders.
Excellent video !..hope the the long awaited tundra meets expectations !!!
Us too!! So far so good!
If this ever comes to Malaysia - gosh I would love to get one. Awesome video, awesome truck.
Thank you very much!
if they do bring it also they will cost a b*mb here... our best bet is to import them in ourselves
Hope Toyota will bring 4Runner to Australian market ❤
Congratulations! You’re going to enjoy this beast. I’ve got 32k on mine and I love it. Cheers
Good color too 😝
Oh WOW!! That is just gorgeous!! Congrats mate :)
Thank you! Cheers!
A ripper! Cool old sales Joe, still stuck in "i" land. Android Auto rules. LOL
A forced induction V6 *IS a bigger donk* as it drinks more air than NA can
5 grand T/I for my '98 Hilux Diesel 4WD?? :) Love it!
100% sure that The Explore Life will be be doing a build on the Tundra,next Aussie project!!
That would be great!
Awesome mate congratulations
Thanks 👍
Curious how these bad boys look with a canopy on the back. Not a fan of the front end though. Think id still rather a Ram or Silverado.
Nice video mate, just got yaself another sub 🤙
Thanks for the note!
Beautiful truck! I love my ‘23 platinum in graphite
Very informative - look forward to see more about the TUNDRA
very irrelevant question : FJ45 manual RWG-84
is it for sale ?
Thanks for the note 👍🏼
I’ll be buried in that FJ 😂
What a beast, should have been done 10 years ago
Agreed! 👍🏼
Did you get your tundra at gregory hills toyota? Cus I know that they have the lexus and toyota dealerships combined into one building. But congrats though on your new tundra!
Yep! Clintons Toyota 👍🏼
The new hilux needs that engine. Awesome car man
Awesome video mate. what camera do you use?
Thanks for the note Jack. This was a Sony A7iii
USA and Canada have the best pick up trucks
Would you say the quality of the tundra is the same as we are used to here in Australia, 200, hilux Prado?
I’ve not experienced or seen anything to suggest it’s anything different to all the landcruisers and hiluxs, prados etc we’ve had over the years. They’ve done a great job I think
Are they gonna move the volume knob to the right?
No idea! Agree, Would be nice if they did. Same with the CarPlay icons onto the drivers side. So far, these are the only issues I’ve found
Just starting to do some research on the Tundra.
I was looking at the RAM 1500 as a possible ??
But, I can't get use to seeing the high roof profile from the rear.
Most would say who cares when your driving forward ??
It's just something I can't stop thinking about every time I see a RAM going past me.
I have noticed the Tundra doesn't seem too bad in this regard.
Unlike most people who would be looking at a Tundra as a Towing vehicle.
I just like them for their interior SPACE.
Something I LOVED about the RAM.
But it might take some time to getting use to something that was mentioned in the RAM review.
The tag of being an Land Ship, LOL.
They're not exactly car park friendly at 6 metres Long ??
All that aside I'm still feel fairly confident about eventually buying a mobile lounge room 😅
My end purpose for a Land Ship purchase is mostly for open road cruising as an excuse to get away everytime we have a long weekend.
Thanks for the video and looking forward to watching more soon👍👍
Is the turn indicator on the driver's side door? LHD to RHD converts just switch over the steering column without correcting the switchs. I hope after 18 months that Toyota of Australia will offer the Tundra to Australia. Maybe with little luck the Toyota Sequoia can be offer in the future
Awesome to see a tundra in right hand drive , are these Tundras being manufactured straight from Japan?
No, they are converted in Australia the same as the F150, RAM and Silverados are.
Made in Murica.
@@brettcashmore9452 well that sucks Toyota Japan should make a Tundra for the Right hand drive markets
Which means they cost north of 100k Aud once converted.
@@ih8ubarney322 That's actually not that bad. A Platinum 4wd with the hybrid starts at $70k USD in the US.
But taking on a mobile phone is illegal but u can do all of screen viewing whilst driving.
U mentioned u will get yrs of use from it but my understanding is at the end of the trial period it has to be handed back?
Saw the nose of one in our local dealership this morning so some lucky person has a new car for a while
Hi mate . What's the Australian price and taxes outlay price ?
Be close to 150k more then I can afford 😢
2500 per month lease only option for now
Ok mate , no worries thanks . Give it time and more info will be available 👍
The hybrid is 149,990 before dealer and on road costs, so let’s say 155k to be safe, which is about 50k too much!
@@TheTorkerman Converted to USD, that is about what my 2024 F450 KR costs.
I’ve been told there is a select few to only road test these for 18months then you have to give it back. I’m on a placement for an order now that things have changed? Please tell me I’m wrong.
Yep, that’s correct. Only 280 out to the public for a trial for 12-18 months. Pending the results from the trial, they’ll be available to order afterwards
Well, it's been 9 months dude, wots the verdict? Dunno about the hot V engine?
If they brought them to the uk I'd be at the front of the queue
So you got one as part of the development evaluation team. Interesting
Uuuuugleeee
Looks uglier than the Yank tanks 😅
@@judefernandez827 You do realize that Tundras have been designed and built here in the US since Day 1? So this too is a "Yank Tank" as well!
Your knees rubbing the dash will activate the airbag on a bumpy road😮
My knees are a long way from the dash! and I am 6'7"! A little more reading on how airbags are activated might be worthwhile too :)
Im from Texas and the Tundra factory is 2 hours away from me. I thought the Tundra was sold in the US market only.
It was, until just now here in Australia. There are a few firsts for Toyota as part of this process
These vehicles are fully imported from USA and then converted from LHD to RHD locally in Australia. Just like they have been doing with RAM, Chevy Silverado and more recently, the Ford F-150 all of which are also sold here in Australia. Toyota is late to the game here in Australia. Toyota's "game-plan" is different though - they are leasing a small number of Tundra's to the general public to "test" them over a 12-18 month period and then decide if they'll go on public sale here!
Servco Toyota Hawaii took over 18 dealerships in Australia
Those utes have been in the Pacific Islands for years
The Tundra is a great vehicle! Unfortunately we are gonna have a ton of recalls on this model, as the US is going through now. If not, then the waiting time to get one is going to quite long. Rest assured its not a purely Toyota problem, per say.
what's happened to the 6.2 litre diesel
Not available on the tundra.
I want you to test if it can do a burnout
Agreed…. If you don’t see a video on it… then it did well 😂
Are they sending them from texas? I wonder if theyll start production in japan for the OZ market.
Yep, manufactured as normal in the US, then shipped to Australia and “remanufactured” using some parts from other Lexus / Toyota models. They’ve done a first class job on the work. You’d absolutely never know it was once LHD
Has it got a CD player
Hope it comes to sourhafrica😢
What was the price? Would have to be $160 000?
how long is Tundra ? I dont think it would fit standard double garage of most house in Australia, looks much longer than hilux
Just under 6m. Let’s be honest… you can barely fit a forester in what’s now a “standard Aussie garage”
www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/2025-toyota-tundra-australian-specifications-143747/
@@offgridoutfitters wow, 5.995 m in length that's very long, my husband is a builder, and most aussie garage size is like 6m clear from inside the wall, he drives Mitsu Triton I think its like 5.3m long and he doesn't even bother to park inside garage, just on our carport in the driveway 😂
@@roselynveren5022 Wait until we start sending you the large pickups. I believe that the longest one right now is a little over 22 feet/6.75m.
We need the Tacoma in Aus too!
100%
Excellent video and drone footage but do we need the music
Would be no doubt criticised then because we didn’t do music I guess 🤷🏼♂️
Beast
Wow if I was rich, that would possibly be a contender.
Increase your means, don’t lower your expectations!
What a truck
Lovely ute how much was it?
That Chrome definitely has to go!
Let’s wait and see after a few river crossings.
Common thinking is that Graphite is a bad colour for Queensland. According to our high school physics, It supposedly absorbs more heat than white cars. Could you test it to see if it heats up more quickly and to a higher temperature if left in the sun than a white car? Another perception is that it is a more difficult car to see for older people because it melds in with bitumen colour. Can you test that?
Hi there, Thanks for the note! We did some research and came up with the below:
The visibility of cars, regardless of their colour, can depend on various factors, including lighting conditions, weather, and the observer's visual acuity. However, it's generally accepted that lighter-coloured cars, such as white or silver, tend to be more visible in low-light conditions and may stand out more against certain backgrounds compared to darker-coloured cars.
For older people, factors such as reduced contrast sensitivity and visual acuity could potentially make it more challenging to see darker-coloured cars, particularly in low-light situations. Lighter-coloured cars may offer better visibility due to their higher contrast against the surrounding environment.
That said, it's essential to note that visibility depends on multiple factors, including the specific shade of colour, the presence of reflective materials or markings on the car, and individual differences in vision. While lighter colours may generally offer better visibility, it's not a strict rule, and other factors also play a significant role. Additionally, proper lighting, reflective materials, and other safety features on vehicles can greatly enhance their visibility regardless of their colour.
With regard to heat and colour, while I can't conduct physical experiments (we’ve only got the one Tundra!), I can provide insights based on scientific principles. The idea that darker colors absorb more heat than lighter colors is generally accurate due to the concept of albedo, which refers to the reflectivity of a surface. Lighter colors, such as white, have higher albedo and reflect more sunlight, while darker colors, like graphite, have lower albedo and absorb more sunlight.
As a result, in direct sunlight, a graphite-colored car is likely to absorb more heat compared to a white car. This means that the surface temperature of the graphite car will likely rise more quickly and reach a higher temperature than the white car when exposed to the same sunlight and environmental conditions.
However, it's essential to note that this doesn't necessarily mean that owning a graphite-colored car in Queensland is impractical. Many factors, such as vehicle design, insulation, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, can influence the interior temperature of a car. Additionally, strategies such as using window shades or parking in shaded areas can help mitigate the heat absorbed by the car's exterior.
Ultimately, while darker-colored cars may absorb more heat, other factors come into play in determining overall comfort and practicality in different climates. Hope that helps! :)
It's easy for you to test. Get a white painted piece of metal and another black painted piece of metal. Put them both outside in the QLD sun for an hour and I bet you the Black will feel hotter than the White!. All things being equal, It's got to do with higher reflectivity of light from lighter coloured surfaces, so less heat absorption.
Ther's little doubt about which would win. But higly reflective and metallic paints v dull, matt paints are variables that could affect the results, so I'd like to see the actual black and white cars tested. @@johncanalese588
darker colour absorb more heat than lighter ones. The lighter one do reflect more than absorb, so the darker ones will heat faster, same with house with darker metal roof like colorbond, we live in hot QLD weather, it feels much better thermal wise with white colorbond roof because it reflects not absorb, more energy efficient overall. If you live in colder states down south maybe its better to have darker colorbond roof, especially during winter, as the darker color will absorb and retain more heat to the inside of the house. it's the same principle more or less
Pity it doesn’t have the V6 3.3TD. I have always wanted a Tundra but cannot handle the old fashion 2wd, 4wd High or 4wd Low gearbox configuration. Surely the 10spd auto 4wd High / 4wd Low aka 300 series would be better imho.
Gotta keep a more open mind! This engine / gearbox / transfer setup works very, very well!! I don’t anything from my diesels
It's primarily a US/Canada vehicle and is too small for a diesel to be easy under EPA regulations. The real world cut off for diesels here in the US is 8,500 lbs/3855 kg GVWR/GVM. This is the absolute minimum to get into the less stringent diesel regulations. Class 2B trucks (8,501 to 10,000 lbs) are all closer to the 10,000 lb GVWR rating, with some manufacturers exceeding 10,000 lbs in order to keep a decent payload with an engine that weights 1,000+ lbs. Diesel pickups are almost all class 2B and class 3 (10,001 to 14,000 lbs) in the US and Canada.
How much are they?
Would you consider selling the fj?
Never! 😂
Ang bagong Toyota Tundra!
Hindi lang sa Pilipinas, Australia lang.
Salesperson preaching to the expert lol.
Joe’s a legend. Fantastic working with him and his team
Nice truck. Can you get it with diesel over there?
Just the iForce Max at this stage
Tundra isn't offered with a diesel anywhere. It's too small to qualify for the less strict EPA regulations.
The only thing is missing the sunroof🇯🇲
I'm guessing 200k and I cannot imagine the cost and wait for parts etc.....
I needed a bit of an obscure part (front grill - was my fault), and was in stock in Sydney. This isn’t Toyotas first rodeo 👍🏼
Is the new Toyota Tundra proudly Made in Australia ?
Yes, and no. It is converted by the same company who produced HSV. They’re now building three times more vehicles than their biggest ever year when they were HSV.
This program is a VERY positive step in the right direction for the Australian Automotive manufacturing industry
Do a burnie in it
I’m from the states now living in Queensland. I can tell you that the Tundra is like dime a dozen they’re everywhere and affordable.
I’m surprised that Australia’s just now getting this truck. It is a beast. Only thing is you’re getting ripped off with the price just like everything else.
I can see these going very well here. 6 months of use now and can honestly say, it’s the only car I’ve considered replacing my 200 with
king kong . nice one !
How much
There is no substitute for cubic inches in petrol motors. I cannot believe it's a blown Kluger motor. One of Toyota's best motors but taken out of the Kluger? Not really the motor for a tow vehicle.
And I have the same 3.5 but NA in my little XA30 RAV4 😊
@@grahamdonaldson29 I thought ALL RAV4 were 4-cyl engines and not 3.5L V6! Am I wrong or do you have something special?
@@johncanalese588 USA and Australia both had V6s in the XA30 model
The 1/2 ton pickups (class 2A) aren't used for heavy or frequent towing in the US and Canada. Anyone who tows heavy or often is going up to a 3/4 ton (class 2B) or higher. We don't consider 4.5t to be a particularly big trailer.
so, it's a hybrid?
Yep!
you going to put a canapy on it
Not this time. Keeping the hardlid
The RRP?
It hasn't been released yet.
You didnt mention how much
Staying out of the price discussion for now. It’s not available for sale yet, so we’d be speculating
Did you even test drive the chevy or Ram. The 1500s are waaaay better.
Cheaper too
You’re completely entitled to your opinion! I am happy to disagree with you based on my experience with them all.
It’s a good thing there is so much choice out there!
How much on road?
All that info will come out when they release them in Australia officially. 👍🏼
Expected to be around $150,000 drive away. (Info from First Drive site)
thank you
Whatever floats your boat I guess.
Exactly!
Funny a renown company like Toyota has learnt to provide a switch to turn off the chimes.
I would prefer the 40
I won’t argue there!
Governments want to hike rego for all utes and dual cabs to combat the so called accidents they cause.
Good to have plenty of money $$$$$$$$
And send it back
But you only have it for 12 months, don't you
I have only bought Toyota's since 1990, but no way would I buy a u.s. built one.
Too rich for my blood at $2500 a month. Only $500 a month less than my mortgage.
Don’t compare it to the 200 it’s not trying to be one, it’s also not off-road vehicle it’s a long distance towing vehicle. Enjoy
Thanks for the note. As you say, one of the things the Tundras good at is as a Long distance tow vehicle… Which is exactly the 200 is / was.
We’re making the comparison for no other reason than we want to ✌🏼
Hope they decided to bring it here permanently and actually manufacture it here instead of America
@@col2049 stop eating the tide pods
It is programs like the remanufacture of this unit (and RAM/Silverdo etc) that is reviving Aussie automotive manufacturing! Support the cause! More Aussie manufactured content in these vehicles than your land cruisers etc
Nobody is talking about the elephant in the room. It has a major manufacturing defect. Some dunderhead has gone and put the steering wheel on the wrong side😅
Wait…what do you mean? No it wasn’t??
This is for countries like Jamaica, uk India and other countries that drives on the left side of the road you 😂fool why u think the steering is on the wrong side wake up 😮
Not if your in Australia.
Maaate….It says it's the right side right in the name 😂
Dealer def all over the details 😂
Annoying when a salesman can’t be bothered to learn the car. Not hard to understand the tech (especially in Toyotas) and where the tools and jack are located. Lazy!!!
Love to see how it tows and handles.
Don’t jump to that conclusion too quickly. The relaxed nature of the handover would be more a result of a simple / effective working relationship we have with Joe and the team at the dealership. We have a bunch of Toyotas and are already really knowledgeable. We don’t need all the fuss, and kept things quick. They’re complete professionals!
Ease off on the guy, he is about to retire.
No diesel and 29 lph when towing 😬
To be honest, this is a common opinion we’re getting from people.
Based on our experience so far, people are jumping to this conclusion far too quickly and without any experience
The petrol / hybrid / turbo engine (iForce Max) is a seriously impressive engine. And so far, we’re sitting around 21 lph in mixed driving towing
@@offgridoutfitters that’s pretty good but then it depends on percentages.
I was talking to a guy with the new Tundra and he said that as a Ute for carrying stuff it was superb and very economical but on a long tow on anything other than flat ground, it got pretty thirsty, this is not the first time I’ve heard this from a Tundra user.
Anyway, you have one now and your driving style might be quite different too but either way, soon enough you’ll know.
Enjoy.
Hasn’t been my experience with this motor so far.
@@TheTripleDubya US regulations (EPA and CAFE standards) and consumer preferences ("car like ride and handling") have taken the 1/2 ton segment out of the running for anything other than light towing duties. This is why we have a segment above "full size pickup" called "large pickup". Large pickups don't count against fleet fuel economy numbers and have different emissions regulations. Toyota does not compete in this segment.
@@rich7447 makes sense, I just remember them being workhorses but now they’re a luxury item, even my 2500 is pretty flash but it gets used for towing mostly.
Whatever the price is going to be, it'll be very unrealistic except for the upper end of town and youtubers.
Gotta have the right mentality. These aren’t for everyone, and are to suit a particular job. For that job, we think there’s decent value.
So he acts like he gave you it as a gift
Relax! Don’t get too tied up in knots ✌🏼
Hybrid Thing needs to be explained.Charging etc. Not keen on any thing EV related I will need convincing
Thanks for the comment. Great idea. Learning it ourselves the more we drive it and use it. So far, we’re pretty impressed! Early days, so see how it goes.
This is NOT a Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle or PHEV! You cannot charge it from external electrical power source. It is more a very Mild-Hybrid EV where the electric motor is there to kick-in and assist the Petrol engine at times when a short surge of Torque is needed. It is similar to the e-Torque system used on RAM pickup. The batteries for said electric motor are charged by the electric motor, acting as a generator which is attached to the petrol engine's transmission. It is actually a 36kW electric motor that is fed by a Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-Mh), not Lithium-Ion battery pack which has an energy capacity of 1.87kWh. So it is "bugger-all' electrical capacity and can't be driven as an "electric" vehicle.
We need the Tacoma's not this fluffy sh*t, we've been stitched up in Aus by the mining companies who went with the Hilux's because they were 'cheapest' tender/quote at the time
Dozen lobsters?.. not Tassie ones mate you’ll get two in it……
Not my cup of tea, but to each his own i guess
Is Joe Biden working at a Toyota dealership now?
Who much
Now bring the Tacoma, im sick of the ugly ass hilux being the only toyota truck in NZ and Aus
Wack 4t on the back and let's see some real figures! Peace...
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Basic Toyota isn’t it
Just update the Hilux, we don't need this
Looks like a ssanyong lol
Looks like a Tundra 💪🏼
Clintons Toyota Lexus
New Toyota/Lexus units
The only problem is it looks "damn ugly" which is typical of crap styling to suit US buyers. Even the factory rims look lame
Like all new cars… a few mods to suit your own tastes, and it’ll be 👌🏼