The good and the bad… owning a 2023 Toyota Tundra 1794 TRD Off-Road with iForce Max
Now that I have over 3,500 miles on this truck, let's talk about the good and the bad so far. Let me know what you think about this half-ton truck in the comments!
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No place to store stuff in a truck with a bed.. lol… cmon, it’s beautiful, your blessed, just enjoy it… it’s awesome..
The truck wont move if you don't have the door shut. That drives me crazy when hooking up to my trailer and and I need to move back 1 or 2 inches.
Agreed I live on a farm and backing up to a trailer or moving tu close a gate is frustrating
Cars are now "smartass" cars.
I think if you buy the Toyota program you can disable that probably
I recently bought a 24 platinum coming from a 17 Tacoma and I have no complaints yet. I love the new Tundra.
I watch a ton of RV reviews. You are hands-down the best in the business. Thanks for what you do.
Thank you for the kind words!
Great video bro! Keep the 3rd Gen Tundra content coming!
Love the chrome accents
You should get a retractable bed cover. You could roll it back to accom you motorcycle or close it for use as a massive trunk to hold your tripod, etc.
Very helpful video,, I went to my 1794 several times to check on settings etc. Thanks for making it.
Great video! You're good at this. Thanks.
Best 3rd gen tundra review video on youtube by far. Thanks!
The 24 Tacoma has the tailgate release on both sides plus the tailgate will close automatically
I have found the fix to the back seats floor lack of storage….I bought the DECKED storage system. It makes the truck even more fantastic!
Could you do videos with trucks and RVs? Maybe sticking to half ton only, every one else does mostly heavy duty trucks.
I have the 2024 tundra 1794 and LOVe the chrome on the black paint. Looks like my Denali and is sharp as hell.
Love 2024 Tundra, the luxury and the ride in 1794 is the best ride I have ever experienced in a truck. Sound system is amazing. I was between the GMC Sierra and The Toyota Tundra. Toyota blew GMC in price for truck. I went with the 2024 1794 TRD Hybrid ❤.
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Agreed. I traded in my Sierra Denali for mine. Love the hybrid engine. Fast as balls. Love everything except the nanny safety features
Have this same truck in smoke mesquite just love and wait till u get over 10k in mileage on 20 mile runs on turnpike getting close to 27mpg
Go to the junk yard, find a totaled out Tundra like yours, cut the seat belt connector piece off, and keep it in the console..............that's what a buddy of mine did in his Acura
Thanks, I appreciate the honest review. The chrome contrast looks good, plus Chrome is King of durability. I agree with the importance of rear headroom, flat floor, and under seat storage. Those features are game changers.
I had same issue with my seat. Take it in they will fix it.
I consider the tundra, but went ram. The price difference between similar msrp trucks was 15k. That’s with 15% off msrp and trade in. Toyota low balls trade in and acts like msrp is doing u a favor.
It's a tough call for sure. The expected reliability and guaranteed higher resale value are awesome.... But $15k is a lot
21 Ram I had problems. Lots of problems. 3 Alternator, 2 radiators, 3 ac compressors, reared betting noise, two transmissions. I turned it into a Tundra. Praying for some kind of quality service. I sincerely hope the Ram is better to you then it was for me.
Maybe the hybrid version gets good mpg. My 23 SR5 only gets on average 16.5mpg @ 8k miles.
Toyota will turn the seat belt alarm off in the service department if you ask them. Did it for me Yes very annoying!
The rear seat headrests fold down if you pull them all the way up first (at least mine do on my '24 1794). 6.5' bed is minimum size for me and it was tough finding one. I went with the regular V6 and so glad - I knew the hybrid battery went under the rear seat but I had no idea you lost all storage and flat floor. I'm still trying to figure out how to display tire pressures - manual says it can be done but no instructions. And yes, the seat belt chime is deafening and obnoxious. At 200 miles, I'm getting 16 during mostly highway driving.
they should also have a dual camera for the tail gate that shifts when it is down for extended bed driving so there is still a good view to the rear
I swapped the tires the second day I owed my truck to 34” recon’s
Your truck is sweet looking
Nice review and I am with you on probably better to have a 6 1/2 foot bed. I noticed you have the Toyota Dash Cam. Is it any good or would a third party like a Garmin be better? I guess they all fail at some point for my Garmin has done so with me in less than a year.
I love my limited
I pull my dutchman astoria 2913 with my 2023 tundra limited and it's 36'4"
i have the same truck, just metallic grey, my biggest gripe is the AC isn't great, i have to put it on LOW and full blast all the time since it isn't the greatest, but other than that i love it.
Individual preferences. Minimal chrome for me. Use your key fob to open the tailgate. Tires are an easy fix. Take it in to get the seat extender to work. Where else can they put the battery.
The battery should be mounted vertically behind the seats, not under them.
I blacked out the lower part of chrome on my front ends big change in look best thing and inexpensive
I have a 23 Toyota tundra platinum and my seat does the same thing I’m gonna take it in for the 5000 mile service and have them look at it. I don’t understand what all these trucks have the same problem with the front part of the seat not going up I found that if you keep pushing the button over and over and over it’ll eventually start working but then two or three days you have the same problem.
I have exact same truck and mostly the same complaints. Big complaint you did not address: The digital display shows range/MPG or compass on the left side. You get one or the other - not both. On the right side you have those two IForce / Max gauges which are useless. I wish those gauges could be removed so compass or range/MPG could be displayed on the right side allowing both to be displayed at the same time. The front grill is butt ugly. I was hoping I would get used to it but I am not. Lack of storage is bad thing - I knew I wouldn't like it - and I don't. I have to fold up the back seat and keep tools/straps/etc in a bin behind the passenger seat. I am not as thrilled with the rear view camera mirror. I removed rear passenger side head rest and focus the rear view mirror over passenger side corner of the truck so I can change lanes easily. I have done that will all my cars. Regarding the seat belt, you can get a seat belt extender that will stop the noise. The plastic IForce badge gimmicks on the hood interfere with your vision far more than the center infotainment screen. They are annoying The interior of the truck is best on the market I believe and that is why I bought it.
Tundra was top of my list for my next truck, but having tried the '22,'23 and now '24 edition, I will say the 2021 Tundra is on the top of the list for my next truck. I think Toyota has taken a step backwards in almost every way. Crappy styling, Smaller rear axle, less storage. Not really a fan...
I'm sticking to my 5.7 ♡
The 5.7 is a great motor, but a 4.30 rear axel ratio is obnoxious, the current rear axel ratio is MUCH better and doesn’t need to be as short because its now a 10spd everything is better about the new tundra except: exhaust sound and turning radius
I share your mixed feelings about the truck. I have the 2023 LTD TRD Tundra. Love the power but there are challenges. Esp. need new tires for snowy conditions.
hmm i have the same but non-trd model... i wonder if toyota sells retro fit trd offroad package...
I agree non stop chiming for the seat belt , my 2011 Avalon does that, i feel assaulted, curse it out then go on my way… haha
Gen 2 tundra’s had the best front
Go to a wrecker and cut 2 seatbelt buckles off and old Toyota and keep them in the centre console
I'm surprised you got a 2023 1794 with the TRD off road package. I tried and was told at toyota that it's only on the 2024's.
They lied to get you to buy something on the lot or they didn't want to do that
I have the 2022 trd off road with the premium package and it's pretty well equipped. I think the 6.5 bed looks odd and the 5.5 is too short 6 ft is the best option.
Is this a limited edition you can’t get this build yet in 2024. Trd pro and 1794 together
I have an Avalon 2011 bought new and my seat extender works flawlessly 13 years later.. so that’s strange…
I want to know the towing capacity of trucks to tow TTs and 5th wheelss.
The Toyota website states this has a towing rating of 11,160 and cargo capacity of 1630 lbs. Using the safe towing recommendation of not going over 75% of max towing this would equal 8385 lbs towing and 1222 lbs cargo capacity. Even at max cargo capacity of 1630 lbs= “small 5r” pin weight (1400-2000) + passengers (350)+ gas/tools (100) + hitch (200)there are no fifth wheels that could be towed with this. Only 5th wheel’s would probably be one of the fiberglass ones, Escape 5.0/ Scamp 19. Be careful of RV salesmen,, they love to give empty weights of RV’s when discussing towing. I would not tow a TT without weight distribution hitch and personally would not tow a 8300 lb camper with this truck, but I am conservative. There is a lot more to towing than a sticker on the door jamb. I formerly owned a Tundra. Great reliable truck, but not the best towing truck out there.
I have a 23' Platinum trim and one thing to add to the sucks category is cabin lighting.
That is true. I have to use a flashlight often
But the mood lighting is Awesome
I actually love the front of this truck hence. Bigger tires and a lift would be the way to go!
There is not enough of a fuel economy gain to warrant the loss of the interior storage. For what that truck cost, you could have bought a Chevy /GMC with all the toys and get 20+ mpg on the highway, plus lots of interior storage. You have a great channel, and my wife and I will be checking out your new channel as well.
Look up how many Chevy's have been returned before 5k miles in the last 2-3 yrs. ALOT. They're horrible.
The only ones that get 20+ is the diesel engine trucks. Lots more interior? not really. The loss due to battery is because its a monster when it comes to HP and Torque. Yeah you can argue, but unless you opt for the towing package, you don't surpass it with a 1500 GMC/Chevy. Also you are left with little man syndrome with no panoramic roof option and a smaller infotainment. Also for cost, base truck from GMC/Chevy is cheaper, but it explodes above the Tundra when "comparably" equipped.
Pissed all that money away, you could have got an f250 or ram 2500 bighorn, or lariat for that price gently used. Better mpg, more reliable motor (gas a pushrod motor vs. 1/2 tons chains and crap motors), or diesel.
Is though? Been hearing a lot of 10 speed failures in the f250
just buckle the buckle in?
Toyota only went with the one tailgate button because you're half as likely to have a problem with one button vs two. Oh Toyota!
Hahaha
I don’t think this guy got a real beef with his truck. I think he just wanna show the truck off. Lol
Doesnt stack against american trucks, but still nice
Has just as many problems as the big 3 so I would disagree 🤣🤣
It’s built in Texas so I’ll still take it
You missed talking about the stupid plastic peices on the hood.
I actually don’t mind those. But I do not like the plastic bumpers. Already ripped one off while off roading accidentally haha
Claustrophobic on a crewmax tundra?😂😂😂 dafak?
Toyota engineers need a slap. They have had 15 yrs on this generation to perfect it and they failed miserably. Uggghh a leeeee
To word it that way makes it sound like this is a terrible truck and I couldn’t disagree with that more. I love this truck!
They got the competition beat, disagree 100%
Sounds like you hate your tundra you should trade it in
Mine and your idea of hating something must be entirely different lol
@@mylesrv must be..You complained about it so much I stopped watching. Oh well, thanks for making the video
Crome 👎 is so old school
So
Dude... on your very first NEGATIVE opinion about the grill and lights made me pause the vid, say "wwhaatt??!.." , close the vid and disappear in DISGUST! I just wasn't willing to go on n hear anymore nonsense. That's crazy to say, the grill n lights on the outer part of the truck is what "makes the truck" stand apart. Bye.