Quick Review | 2017 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro

We take a quick look at the new Toyota Tundra TRD Pro. With less flare and more purpose will the Pro badge be enough to make us wanna tow some jet skis to Starbucks? Find out.
Original Review:
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Index:
0:00 - 0:50 Intro
0:50 - 2:50 Interior and Exterior Impressions
2:50 - 8:07 In the Shoppe with Turbowski
8:07 - 14:07 Driving Impressions

[@antoinepageau8336]

I'm not a pick up truck type, but your videos are good enough to make me want one. I hope you can make a decent living at this, you deserve it.

[@nannamoonpiee]

I grew up with Chevys. That's how I learn how to work on cars, but I own a 2016 Tundra and I know I won't have any issues.

[@dragospahontu]

Hell yeah

[@marioneilly4960]

Such a underrated truck in its segment.

[@underratedcritic1983]

That's because Tundras get abysmal gas mileage. They're also expensive to work on if/when something does break.

[@kevinp5325]

@@underratedcritic1983 the Tundra's fuel economy isn't that bad when you account for the realistic (not EPA) mpg figures that other 1/2 tons get. Also, Toyota's are no more expensive to work on compared to other trucks.

[@psnmadracer27]

@@underratedcritic1983 I've never seen a truck with a v8 get anything more than abysmal mileage. Considering that a Mustang being driven the same way will only get about 2mpg better, this isn't too bad anyway

[@mauricemotors8207]

@@underratedcritic1983 There not expensive as a Ford Ecoboost

[@blazerboiz5996]

Underrated Critic they have lexus motors that are overdesigned. yes they cost more to fix than a civic cause it takes some balls to own it.

[@freepadz6241]

i love how you casually drive your review cars like a lunatic. its hilarious.

[@KickoStocks]

That 5.7 is still one of the best engines in today's trucks and one of the best Toyota made. When it came out it blew away the competition.

[@numero6941]

Savage - "Nobody is going to argue with the reliability of this thing" Mechanic - "I don't know men, you better watch out them, the dodge and chevy boys" Savage - "I don't care, it doesn't matter. This could be handcrafted from god with a Toyota badge on it and the chevy boys are going to hated". Nice one...

[@muscles662988]

Número69 7:05 #Facts

[@365handle]

Now that was comedy 😂

[@Red.Hot.Chili.Beans63]

"Heat goes down, not up".........ROTFALMAO!!

[@Dirtydunton]

Yeah I thought I heard that too lol

[@omniscientnews4291]

This guy not only is one sided but also didn't make it to science class also!

[@mitchlu]

I guess he never heard of a hot air balloon...

[@lexafied3d]

the heat from the radiator is channeled down and under via air currents

[@omniscientnews4291]

That still doesn't change that heat rises regardless!!! lmao

[@nfareview]

You CAN disable the Traction control. Push the traction button, let go, push in again and hold for 5-6 seconds and the dash will light up "Traction Control Off".

[@marshmellow3110]

NFA Review Channel Right you are. The ruts in the back of my property are proof. Not to mention you can break them loose on any pavement

[@ImOldGregg]

truth.

[@nycbit7386]

This is true in a variety of Toyotas and Lexus'. Do some googling, peoples!!

[@aaronbrown6266]

True for sure. I roasted my rear tires right before I was putting new ones on. Lots of tire smoke!

[@The_Top_Gun.]

You have to be park.

[@supremeirohnic]

This engine is still port injection. If it had direct injection the fuel economy would be a tad better. However, port injection virtually never has anything go wrong with it, unlike the DI.

[@supremeirohnic]

correct. This engine would be awesome with a system like the Taco's

[@nal13nal13]

That's what I came to say, the toyota dual injection would be nice. I'm guessing/hoping they will have new engines in 2020!

[@dchawk81]

Just putting the truck itself on a diet would make it more competitive. It weighs as much as my 1998 Lincoln Navigator. It's not easy to push that kind of weight around.

[@brodiwheeler7583]

Direct injected for sure. Possibly dual injected, gotta research that one. An eight speed tranny like the one in the Land Cruiser would help a mile or 2 per gallon but it’s a great driving power train as it is! The 6 speed is a velvet smooth workhorse!

[@haonanzhang6759]

Gotta try to learn a bit from the f150 to introduce aluminum body/dual injection v8.

[@alexmoran731]

Spirited driving on curvy roads in a full size Tundra. Only on Savagegeese. :)))))

[@supremeirohnic]

I bet he would really like the faster shifting of a Dap tune on this truck in the curves

[@The_Top_Gun.]

I love doing that in my Tundra.

[@laurendemarinis262]

You and Scott taking about the engine is among the best conversations I have ever watched.

[@jimwolabaugh3608]

Dude, you’re a wild man behind the wheel, yet you remain so composed. I love it

[@blairalley]

"Oh look. A broken down Mustang." Love this guy

[@thnksno]

The one thing I did not expect when I bought my 16 Tundra, the comfortable ride. With the 38 gallon tank, it will exceed 600 miles in range, so that comfortable ride is important. The cab is also really quiet, very little road noise. The engine noise will take over with the right amount of pressure on the flapper valve, it makes me giggle every time!

[@mertz313]

While I would have loved a Tundra, the bed is too short, and the mpg sucks.. I'll be going Silverado Crew cab with standard (not short) bed.

[@nightowl3582]

Must. resist. urge to trade in paid off 2012 Tundra to get one of these.

[@Shaggie13]

Just trading in my paid off 2011 Tundra for a 2017 TRD Pro white. It is sweet! I'm loving it!

[@TheCobruhAlienat0r]

Why not? Unless you racked up a fuck ton of miles you probably wouldn't even have to pay that much since they hold their value so well.

[@bigtwinz3296]

Why not invest in some 2.5 shocks from king or ads for $3-4000 and have even better performance? Really the only thing on a trd pro that is better in stock form is the suspension. 4000 is a lot of money, but its a lot less than youd loose by buying a new version of what you already have. Tundras run forever. Upgrade your truck and make it what you want. Also, bilstein 6112 and 5160 combo is comparable to trd pro suspension , and is about $1100. -Did you resist the urge?

[@R777-RLM]

Dear Savagegeese, You stated that the Tundra's engine is Direct Injection, but THANKFULLY it remains Multi-Port fuel Injection, as from what I could find out. PS. I am a truck man, and you did a fine report. Putting vehicles on the lift, so all things such as my personal interest, the suspension can be well viewed. You are unique in doing this ''Thank you''. S,G, I see your mostly performance car guy's, but seeing cars improve while growing up in the 80's was great, and I love all cars, on up to vans.I loved the Chrysler Pacifica review. Please test some more regular cars & trucks, especially ones with smaller wheels and tires, I mean who ever considered major wheel damage from a regular pot hole 15-20 years ago, and they suck in Utah winters.

[@russhendrix9674]

I bought a new Tundra in 2007 my first Toyota. I still have it and still love it. Not one reliability issue after almost 200k miles and 11 years of daily driving.

[@nathancarlton9456]

oh look a broken down mustang hahahah

[@derekvalcan3332]

Nathan Carlton lmao

[@purepower333]

Awesome video.... oh look a broken down mustang had me dying!!😂😂😂😂. Watching you review this truck helped me with my purchase of new Tundra

[@mayamanign]

LOL AT TACO STAIN! I just picture you trying to eat a taco and having the same issue as Robert Hays from the movie AIRPLANE. " I have an eating problem" *slams taco into head*

[@savagegeese]

haha the real story was less entertaining. Mexican girl left her damn carry out bag on my hat and leaked shit all over it.

[@drw1926]

@savagegeese I figured it happened when Scott was pulling on your tank top.

[@Foxxtrott1100]

Love your reviews and your production quality. Top notch stuff. The Savage Goose at the opening is killer as well....

[@sheilarb77]

I wish someone would reveiw a superchargered 5.7 tundra. Even though TRD stopped making the supercharger a few years ago. You can still get a Magnason supercharger kit which is pretty much the same thing. If the 5.7 in stock form is great then imagine the superchargered version. I own one of the TRD units and when I take my friends for a ride and show them the full power of the truck. Its always "Holy S*#T WOW!

[@XxAlexanderProxx]

I am definitely taking this Truck everywhere it can go. I am just waiting for the redesign of the interior so I could buy one.

[@gizmoman2008]

tundras and tacomas are some of the best trucks out there, the tacoma is literally perfect except for towing (doesnt really need to tow cause its a small truck) and the tundra is an absolute beast in every way but you sure do pay for gas, theres still trade offs for perfect trucks, both of them are extremely reliable on top of that

[@muscles662988]

UndeadProdigy Well said.

[@Rangerxpcrew]

They can get ok gas mileage but lol most of us drive them like we stole it..... do a lot of miles in mine over 10k in 2 months

[@muscles662988]

Matt barton Haha ain't that the truth? Put 12K miles on my 4Runner in 4 months.

[@djw5415]

Not trying to be a hater but the new taco is unreliable. It's really a shame cuz I'm a big toyota fan. Would take that tundra home in a second but yah they dropped the ball with the new 3.5l v6 in the Tacoma.

[@eyedunno8462]

Everything you said is true except for everything you said about the Tacoma

[@MikeFigueira]

Great review! I have the previous generation Tundra ('05) with a little over 300,000 trouble free miles on it. I have been considering replacing it with a new Tundra. This review is exactly what I expected from a Toyota product. Nice job!!

[@david2996]

One of the first things (after swapping out the shift knob w/t TRD) I did to my 2016 Tundra XSP-X was to install that sweet TRD exhaust. Now I get even worse gas mileage because I love to hear that "Intelligent" (for Scott) 5.7 growl pulling away from every stop! I've been on several long trips and never experienced any drone other than when hitting long mountain inclines. Glad you noticed that unbelievable turning radius, which is just so very helpful when driving these manly machines! Lol ~

[@davidcee2158]

Great video! Can you please do a video on the new 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD pro?

[@mauriciogalarza1287]

love watching your videos, just realized I live right around where you're driving.

[@unitedscum]

I love your reviews and humor. Great video.

[@tomstarcevich1147]

just got back from North West Ontario 850 miles pulling a fully loaded truck and 18 ft boat gas mileage around 10 to 12 mpg not great but a comfortable truck to drive long distance

[@dcdell2008]

I drive one, awesome truck...thanks for the review...

[@roaringgrizz3202]

i switched from a gmc to a custom-made tundra 2017! best purchase i made

[@lizandrogonzalez3]

High quality footage. What kind of camera do you use?

[@FrostyCoug]

finally, Turdblownsky is in his element

[@David-qt8bg]

Hi, are you doing a review of the mk7 gti in the near future?

[@jordanclubine139]

love the videos man, you do a fantastic job. The 5.7 in the tundras are not direct injection, still multiport EFI. I believe the Lexus LX series feature the direct injection version of the motor.

[@MrBobbyBrown2006]

Looking forward to Toyota's redesigned Tundra of the future. Hopefully we see it in the next few years!

[@perseverance86]

Love the reviews! I even watch the ones of vehicles I am not interested in because they are so entertaining.

[@savagegeese]

Glad you are enjoying it.

[@marykhair2936]

PETER BRUCK

[@jmd11185]

Wasn't one of your best reviews but you nailed the end. At least we know it can, and that is a big selling point.

[@johntalactac9307]

do a sti! love the reviews really gives people great insight/opinions on cars :)

[@Ekimsnegdoh27]

I can't wait for you to test drive the 2018 trd sport tundra. Especially on those curves 👍🏻

[@functionalfitness1013]

Any chance you can do a review on the 2020 Tundra? Pro or Trd offroad

[@Ravenx217]

I'm pretty sure heat goes up.

[@omniscientnews4291]

That's why he's a Mechanic!? He failed science class obviously! lol

[@diamondheat9]

Hest goes down because Dodges are reliable in his World!

[@It_Puts_The_Lotion_On_Its_Skin]

*I'M PRETTY SURE YOU'RE DEAD, RHAEGAR, SHUT UP*

[@DJTerrellRussell]

Thank you 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂😂hahahhahahahahahhaahahaha broooooooo why would say that the one thing he really said in the video was wrong 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 bro how is this man a mechanic loll

[@joelandersonphoto]

Hot air goes up, not heat

[@captsam54]

Did you drive one with the Toyota Sway Bar installed??? I heard it was night and day...

[@LVang152]

I been thinking about trade my 2015 tundra SR5 for this Pro version.

[@lexusfan100]

does it have TRD specific oil filter

[@darrellhilliard7648]

I'm buying one most definitely. ☺😍😘😋😄😉

[@edgurrr]

Great video. Watched it from start to finish

[@roberthillsjr.3729]

The statement of the mechanic was wrong. Heat goes up, not down. Cold goes down.

[@AmatuerHourCoding]

He was being sarcastic. And actually, you're wrong too. Hot AIR goes up because it is less dense than the cool air around it. Heat radiates in all directions.

[@iangonzalezc]

Robert Hills Jr In the case of a car or truck, cold air comes from the front gets heated and then goes away thru the spaces at the botton.

[@KLayneC9110]

I like how he says " Oh, look... A broken down Mustang..." In a very matter-of-fact way.

[@squidrides6339]

when is the new body style coming out???

[@TheKelzer]

Bought my 07 brand new. 200K miles and no real issues. Eats tires, guzzles fuel (14.5 average) and the paint sucks but I live in Hawaii so that's pretty normal. I lifted mine 4in or so when new and have had no adverse wear from any of the components. I'd buy another one tomorrow......

[@Ibelieve350]

have u tried the new Titan v8 pro4x I have tried that one u are driving a it nice but that Titan dam hard choice and the Titan get better gas mileage so just trying to choose lol

[@ultradaves]

I thought the 5.7 liter V8 was MPI not GDI? In the video it is stated that it is GDI, can Savage geese clarify, please?

[@naldo9003]

Had to correct this as I PDI and work on these engines at my Toyota Dealer: The only engine for this TRD PRO is a 3UR-FE It is not DIRECT-INJECTED.

[@thomasluggiero3413]

Sounds even better with the TRD air intake!

[@jz41sd4]

subbed. excellent review

[@AlphaSierra5]

What is the name of the color on this Toyota Tundra that you tested?

[@Nahhmah]

This or the Ridgeline BE? Help me decide.

[@tpj1959]

Finally, someone used the word "confounding" to describe the big back seats. It is ridiculous. The double-cab is plenty big enough and provides for a bigger bed and under seat storage.

[@osvaldofuentes8665]

this truck is beast

[@roberthillsjr.3729]

I had the first version of a Expedition and it was a damn good SUV.

[@SH-ni8sh]

Disable the traction control by holding the TC button down. See the TC light come on then hold it down one more time and watch for the auto lsd to turn off.

[@sqd8r]

any kind of body fluid?

[@Bergacci88]

what is the name of the music that you used, i loved it?

[@Matt-rq6wz]

I believe this video may be mistitled as the 2017 TRD Pros don't come in Mag Grey. Cement, White and Barcelona Red are the only options for '17. This is probably a '16

[@RM.....]

I love my 17 Tundra.It's been great other than 1 dead battery and a creaking squeaky dash when its cold out.

[@calimade8136]

Why won't they put the push button start in the Tundra's?

[@brentwentzel4016]

I like how you put the vehicles up on a lift for your reviews. Can you please provide a review of the 2017 Nissan Titan gas PRO 4-X.

[@savagegeese]

Ill ask for it.

[@The_Opinion_of_Matt]

Next time you get a Tundra for review try out the tow/haul mode. My 2010 w/ the 4.6L V8 will downshift for corners and then hold a gear through the corner exit.

[@ljcool17]

But there's another option. You can also have it with a Double Cab 6.5 long bed.

[@TheSaint491]

Just came here from the Raptor vid, and though I don't understand these trucks, I'd take this over that raptor if I had to. That motor just sounds great

[@amtrobia]

It's a nice truck!

[@Postmangames]

So Mr. Geese, this or a 2017 Silverado 1500 LT Z71 Double Cab?

[@minivanmaster]

I'd say the Chevy but the TRD has better hardware to go off-road

[@yokohamaguy75]

Turbowski is back?! Awesome!

[@AB-coyote]

Not Direct Injected. Would like to see you test a 2020 or 2021 Nissan Titan.

[@FirstnameLastname-ni9uh]

King of the road 😮

[@ThaGVPSon]

does the TRD PRO have 4.10 gears in the rear differential?

[@LeftenantMalachi]

4.30s

[@enriqueamontero4695]

It is not direct injected! It's a port engine. Dual overhead cams with variable timing in all (4 camshafts); it has a variable acoustic intake. The intake has a short and a long runner intake for each cylinder. It is a forged crankshaft, and connecting rods, and aluminum allow coated pistons. 6 bolt main bottom end. All aluminum block, heads, cam cradle, and head covers. Ignition Coils over spark plugs. The brake system utilizes an electric motor to assist the brakes. It has more cross members than the F150. The exhaust system is all stainless steel front-back. Bumpers are bolted to the frame rails with 12 bolts to the frame (f150, eight). The transmission is a 6-speed automatic with 8 sets of clutches; 4 driving cutches, 4 brake clutches, and four one-way clutches. The transmission has a coolant thermostat for quicker warm up on winter. Plus a trans cooler mounted in the grill. And there are still more little things.

[@DanielAngeles]

They're not embossed, they're debossed

[@Maniacguy2777]

Why belt suspension that's an old school suspension older cars have? Mostly McPherson strut is used these days.

[@stephen3164]

Considered the TRD Pro but bought Sierra crew cab instead. Inside GMC is whisper quiet! Love that Tundra rear window though.

[@callofdutyguy9]

Direct injection with maybe Atkinson cycle and an 7/8 speed transmission could help with 1-2 mpg.

[@coureurdebois]

i have always liked the TUNDRA as a truck in the segment, it always had a great ride, good sound dampening, and over all a very refined truck... just power, Fuel economy, interior quality, and features are behind that of RAM, GMC, CHEVY, and F150

[@rightlanehog3151]

I hate to say this but the Tundra will probably have twice the lifespan and a tenth the repairs of those 'domestics' .

[@guyproulx1660]

Right Lane Hog you are 100% correct

[@coureurdebois]

guy proulx hey stalky Mc stalkerton.

[@splewy]

Last I checked, you can get the TRD Pro with either the Doublecab/6.5 foot bed configuration or the the CrewMax/5.5 foot bed. You're not just limited to the massive cab, short bed combo.

[@savagegeese]

+splewy Right now only the short bed is an option.

[@splewy]

savagegeese I just built a 2017 on the Toyota site with a double cab/6.5 foot bed. Maybe it's an area specific thing? www.toyota.com/configurator/#!/build/step/model:cab-bed/year/2017/series/tundra/model/8321

[@DiscoFang]

Holy crap. I have a 1995 Toyota 4WD Hiace and the set of buttons for mirror, dash light brightness etc looks almost identical. 20 years design development?

[@DiscoFang]

at 2:14

[@UndeadEarth1]

Can someone explain the oil cooler with 0w20 oil? Is this because the oil is so thick?

[@Shawn-ik6dr]

The opposite. 0W20 is a thin oil and most modern engines use it these days. That being said, engineers put an oil cooler on it as they expected owners to "work" the truck by towing and hauling. An oil cooler, obviously, reduces the oil temp and makes it last longer, and by extension puts less strain on the engine as the oil will be more in the optimum temp range. The old way of doing this was to put very large oil capacities in engines so that more oil would get circulated and get a chance to cool down.

[@naturesounds3957]

lexus ls 460 f sport please

[@robp3431]

I wanted to love this truck.....test-drove a used 2017 with 14K miles, and a brand new 2019. I found the exhaust-note droning at cruising 70 mph. Also, the leather seats seems different than my 2010 Tundra LTD, and on both test-rides, found them warm. Ended up getting a 2019 Tundra Platinum for $6K less. Yes, not the off-road ability, but for 98% of my driving, the Platinum is nicer and has much better seats with "ventilated" option.

[@0ne-Two]

Plat with TRD offroad package = win!

[@naldo9003]

Correction. 3UR-FE or 3UR-FBE which is the FLEX FUEL one! Hope that helped!

[@RamiAzzedine]

I LOVE IT PLEASE GET ME ONE

[@tomstarcevich1147]

driving TRD right now on our way from Chicago to North West Ontario pulling a 18 ft boat gas mileage around 11 mpg drives great though

[@RobertsLife]

I get that in my lifted tacoma without towing with 33's

[@RobertsLife]

what do you get on average?

[@glehman01]

Just driving from west of Freeport to Houston, TX. I've gotten 14.7 plus, it seems to do much better with Shell or Chevron gas, drops into the 13's with Exxon or Mobil, some vehicles just seem to like different fuels, and I know some will say I'm wrong, but it seems my last F-150 got better mileage on Shell or Chevron too. We went to Nashville in April 2015, across LA., MS. up thru AL. into TN, beautiful drive. Up & down, around curves, good roads. And it was really apparent that trip.

[@bepis126]

The guy said it perfectly at 7:20! Hahaha!!!

[@xamitz58]

Heat does not go down. I'm assuming he's just a terrible joke teller. Love my Tundra.

[@rc846]

Not only does heat go up not down but the tundra 5.7 IS NOT direct fuel injection. The 3UR-FE is a 5.7-liter (5663 cc) engine designed for use in Toyota Tundra/Sequoia/Land Cruiser, and Lexus LX570 vehicles, without the D-4S gasoline direct injection.

[@MirchiBoy]

fully torqued

[@jackdolah2031]

What's the purpose of this big vehicle

[@ScottRidesHonda]

5.7 V8 in a Tacoma, think about it.....

[@nonooohlii]

I wish

[@leeham6230]

@@nonooohlii And I wish that Toyota would make a small-size truck like they started out with. The "mid-size" Tacoma is freakin' massive!

[@Rolkatsuki]

5.7 V8 in a single cab Toyota HiLux

[@mrburgermaster]

The 4.6 V8 would be plenty.

[@kenbeghtel7426]

That Mustang wasn't broken down, it was being restrained. Glad I found SavageGeese from The Smoking Tire Podcast.

[@thebullyforge7096]

Freaking love that intro

[@The_Top_Gun.]

1:49 I have a 2014 tundra and I don’t think I’ve ever used the running boards. I usually just side step in.