Tatra Phoenix Review: The BEST Tatra In SnowRunner?!?

[@trev1037]

Honestly the best truck reviews on youtube. You deserve more subs!

[@NProvince]

Thank you for those kind words! They are much appreciated. I’m glad you enjoy these reviews sir!

[@DarthLeonardus77]

@@NProvince I agree with Trevor. There are too few trucks reviews (for not saying none) and the ones you make are the best. We appreciate all the care and detail you put in each video. You deserve a ton of subs!

[@NProvince]

@@DarthLeonardus77 Thank you sir! That really means alot. I'm just really happy ya'll appreciate this channel. :)

[@dankogren4018]

yea rly gud reviews

[@vermillion.__-_.]

This Tatra pulls the biggest slides. What a machine

[@Techpower888]

Still here in '23 mate! Love your videos. Thanks for the review. I just unlocked this truck on Don region hard mode. I was shocked at how well it goes through the terrain on Don's maps. Loving both this truck and the Force T815-7. I do understand what you mean - they could benefit from a bit more ground clearance, but I already feel like they're not super stable, I think it'd make them more tippy with the narrow axles. Both trucks have been great to drive so far though. Love the unique fuel tank on this one so it'll become my refueller! (Not sure what the Force will be used for yet).

[@AbrahamDakin]

You always put a lot of effort into these videos, and they're very helpful. Thanks.

[@NProvince]

Thank you! I really try and put detailed information to give viewers more objective things opposed to just throwing in how I feel about it. I’m glad you find them helpful and enjoy them as well! :)

[@bleeker5348]

Once again another great video 👏 I love this new truck, but I just don’t understand why it’s so limited on add on’s ??? At least give it a saddle low b/c with its small tires and low frame the saddle high semi trailers get caught on everything 🤦‍♂️ Otherwise it’s an absolute dream to drive. Also, I feel like phase 5 is a bit bare bones compared to previous releases.

[@NProvince]

Hey thank you ! I would love for all the Tatras to swap the high saddle for the low. I think I would almost exclusively use Tatras with a low saddle. You’re right that low frame isnt good for those special outsized cargo trailers.

[@Subiv001]

Man I got to get that year two pass. I've just been so busy with work and life lately I haven't had the time. Can't wait to get back into snow runner. Another top tier review as always my man.

[@NProvince]

Thank you Vincent! Life happens brother, I just got a new job so I’ll be in that boat too. The great thing about SnowRunner is; it’s always gonna be there to catch up on. I think you’ll like phase 5 though. Small but it’s like a puzzle 🧩

[@Paladwyn]

I see you mentioned the one thing I noticed, the slow steering impacting the high range driving. When you start to steer it then goes all in which forces you to slow down to control the turn. But about the stability, try that test again with the fuel carrier. All that extra weight in the back will cause it to push the truck forward when on downhill slopes. Any abrupt change in elevation will cause that back end to push the truck into a roll, or at least it did for me.

[@h.machado5666]

Start 2 year pass in hard mode. After some days I went to get The 2 Taygas and two Tatra. after upgrade my Phoenix, fit with crane and sideboard bed I'm eating Alaska with This beast. What a Machine!!! My new favorite truck in The game!!!!

[@NProvince]

With the new bed & crane it is nice :)

[@Flamamacue]

I only came to Don to unlock the 815 and didn't bother with the Phoenix but just 100%'d Don and got the Phoenix on the way. Incredible truck! The highrange is unstoppable. Such a shame it doesn't have at least Saddle Low. If they're going to restrict the best trucks to having only Saddle High options, at least give us some good Saddle High trailers that don't feel twice as burdensome as the cargo they're carrying and negating any reason of using a more powerful truck, or get stuck on the simplest of inclines/declines/boulders

[@NProvince]

The 815 and the Phoenix are very different. Im glad you went back and 100%'d the Don. It really is a wild truck to drive and the lack of low saddle is really sad. I exclusively use crane & low saddle over crane & sideboard bed due to a few good reasons. In short this one was a little bit of a let down. You hit the nail on the head when explaining the high saddle trailers. I wish this would change especially due to it being a Offroad truck and not a heavy.

[@Flamamacue]

@@NProvince hopefully someone adds a mod to add low saddle to the high saddle only trucks. I've done 6 regions to 100% on vanilla now but it's one mod I would consider. Especially as one of those regions I haven't done to 100% is Amur 😅 The upside is at least the Voron Grad also gets the new engine. I hadn't collected it yet prior to unlocking the Phoenix so didn't know how nuts it was. S+ doesn't cover it, it needs an S+++ rating lol

[@NProvince]

@@Flamamacue I absolutely agree!

[@casfacto]

Coming back to comment again... Yeah, wish this truck had more options for bed add-ons and a low saddle. I really like this truck.

[@NProvince]

I wish it had those options too.

[@oakesiii3412]

I've just started a hard mode with my pal used his truck to get the tatra then using olsoms trailer mod allows it to have the attachments it should.. Logging frame ect only thing missing is low saddle. Can't wait to put it to work its by far my favourite truck in the game

[@NProvince]

Thats so cool! Thats exactly what it needs

[@oakesiii3412]

@@NProvince just unlocked the best engine for it Holy shit it's burning upto 23lpm with the high range I think the azov engine burned less?

[@NProvince]

@@oakesiii3412 So in some videos I’ve talked about this issue. On paper it says the highway gearbox is more efficient, but due to the increased RPM cap it will allow the engine to rev higher which increases consumption. The culprit is indeed the gearbox. The Azov engine shared with the 5319 and the 64132 have 1 difference they have different gearboxes. The 64131’s advanced special is the reason it’s so good on gas. The 5319 has either the off-road, fine-tuned, or the highway and because of this you can see a big difference in consumption values.

[@oakesiii3412]

@@NProvince this is when it's under load though not revving? High range in rwd on tarmac it will do as little as 3lpm when flat out and top revs but when it's under load its shooting between 15-22 I re watched your review an yours is doing 19lpm on the flat.. I may stick with the balanced just for that reason

[@NProvince]

@@oakesiii3412 So consumption really is dependent on how hard the vehicle needs to work. On flat surfaces sure its going to be less, Under load or blazing down moderate trails, the harder the engine has to work to achieve max speed in High Gear; the greater the consumption. Honestly I've found that the Offroad Gearbox is the best pick because it reduces this. You might be going a lil slower, but its going to help for sure. For the video, I used the high range alot just to showcase its ability, but I really only use the Offroad Gearbox. Lemme know how it goes.

[@Arska.A.Tiikko]

Thanks again a great review. It’s pleasure to watch you review’s.

[@NProvince]

My pleasure. Glad you enjoy the reviews

[@Scruffalicious]

Great review! I haven't unlocked this Tatra yet but now I wanna :)

[@NProvince]

Thank you Scruffy! Oh brother I think you’ll like it quite a bit when you do.

[@boyjorge]

These trucks have the best independent suspension in the game. If you're on PC these said limitations can be mitigated by mods or by tweaking them yourself. Bigger wheels more tire options, more frame addons,RoofRacks. If only they came with stock alwaysOn diff then these tatras will be on par with the other heavy russians like the azovs. But to each their own, that can be OP/game breaking to some.

[@NProvince]

The do have amazing suspensions. I actually play on PC and have looked into the file quite heavily, but I guess I'm a person who just accepts them for how they are. Very true, if they did have always on Diff Lock; they would outperform allot of really good vehicles.

[@sajithpurusothaman]

You can get this truck even before completing Don's right hand contract since we have to go to natural reserve for cement so when you are Going to the cement spawn go through the map activate the task for truck get that radioactive cargo from beach tow the scout fuel trailer from beach pull out the tool trailer that's is in the swamp on the return to cement spawn collect the cement deliver the radio active cargo get back to the phenix truck with the tool trailer and scout fuel carrier boom there you have it.

[@NProvince]

You're right. This is actually how I got it before the FORCE. Which is also why this review was before the Forces review as well. In theory yes you can jump over and get the truck right away, but for people that play map to map, it might take some time. Great point!

[@fermitupoupon1754]

I'd argue that even with it's downsides it still borders on overpowered. My friends are big 605R fans, until you get to the point where chains are no longer optional. The fact that the Phoenix is an utter brute of an 8x8x8 and it can equip chains makes it an incredibly powerful truck. I don't mind it being slightly less versatile when it comes to addons and options. I like the fact that the game kind of forces you to have specialised trucks for things. I also find that when trucks try and do too much they tend to be average at all the things they do and not excel at anything in particular. I'd rather have a fleet of different trucks that each excel at a different task, than just the one truck that can do anything.

[@NProvince]

Very going points. Indeed if a truck could do everything then why use anything else? I think it still is a very strong truck, I believe i ranked it really high despite its downsides. I agree that every truck has its place in the game for certain things and I think that was part of the development to get people to play different trucks.

[@karelpodhorsky5490]

Nathan thank you for your reviews, I like them very much. As I am a Tatra lover, I prefer to use Tatra trucks in the game if I can :-). I discovered the Barek Tatra pack mod, it adds more addons to the Tatra 813, 815-7 and Phoenix and makes them much more versatile. Other truck´s characteristics remain same as for vanilla truck. Try to take a look Thanks again Nathan

[@NProvince]

Thank you! Im glad you enjoy them. :) I'll take a look at those mods for sure. When I do a modded playthrough, those will probably get the nod for sure. :)

[@darekw4710]

Bought year 2 pass recently and now checking what it is :) maybe not so good but will try it.

[@NProvince]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@darekw4710]

@@NProvince its quite nice, using it as cistern for fleet in nature reserve.

[@alain_sans_c]

Indeed the best Tatra in Snowrunner. I'm suprised but it's really the case. I wanted the Force so bad but this one is my fav, despite the little wheels. My best hauler with a high saddle trailer, it's insane how it can pull big things. And very agile, even when fully loaded. I keep it for sure.

[@NProvince]

Glad you like this Tatra :)

[@FluffyGoat91515]

Tatra FORCE video next? Would love to see a vid on it to see if its worth rescuing from the rocks on Factory Grounds.

[@NProvince]

So currently I’m trying to get the Tatra FORCE video ready for this week. Hopefully that is the video for this Friday or Saturday:)

[@FluffyGoat91515]

@@NProvince Nice. Thanks!

[@Outlawx19]

The reason I subbed , more reviews man

[@NProvince]

Thank you such much! More reviews will be on the way for sure. They take a lot of time with research and testing, but more coming soon :)

[@fridayisgaming]

I give this review a 5! I think the add on limitation has something to do with the fact that this is a licensed truck. So the Tatra people had to approve it before it showed up in the game. 🤘😬🤘

[@NProvince]

Thank you! Ya Im not sure, but that could be what happened

[@ДеннісМонгате]

This is the best review available

[@NProvince]

Thank you! Glad you thought so

[@falconpunch610]

Don is full of surprise pitfalls where the dirt is suddenly 3 feet of mud on one side of the road, or water that is much deeper than it looks. It feels like it really is designed for stable trucks like the tatra line that dont suddenly tip before you know whats even happening. Most of the DLC seem like the trucks are just added to the map randomly, but Don really feels to me like they were designed to complement the map. Not to mention fact the fact you are rebuilding the tatra factory lol

[@BigChungus669]

I agree with Trevor7392. Exceptional work.

[@NProvince]

Much appreciated :)

[@ZaheerKhan-ui1ew]

Love the videos man

[@NProvince]

Thank you! Im glad you enjoy them :)

[@livinthesound5182]

I love all tatra's in snowrunner I dont care about trucks performance, just the fun factor

[@NProvince]

They are awesome trucks despite their shortcomings. I’m all about their suspensions and being able to make it from A to B.

[@livinthesound5182]

@@NProvince enjoying your trucks reviews, keep rockin!

[@lilninochulo2171]

I love your videos already saw like 3 fully viewed the vids

[@lilninochulo2171]

Also I’m new to the game like a week, I’m in almost to level 7

[@NProvince]

@@lilninochulo2171 Thank you so much! Thats Awesome! I hope you're enjoying your offroad experience. Keep up the good work! Hopefully these videos give you some good information as well.

[@lilninochulo2171]

@@NProvince it does actually I was level 5 or 4 when I started watching your videos now I’m almost to level 11 by watching your vids😮‍💨🗿🤌🏾

[@NProvince]

Glad you're crushing it! Thats what I like to see!

[@lilninochulo2171]

@@NProvince do you have a discord? For snow runner?

[@FunkyBaconArts]

In my very limited experience I'd say it's an amazing offroader that can't really do much. No crane+bed combo makes it less useful in hard mode and Its frame is too low for High-Saddle trailers as the legs are like half a tire above ground which isn't a lot when going off road. And the back folded support-struts of the crane hinder trailer movement which greatly reduces its turn radius, so that negates one of its big advantages of having that great all wheel steering system. The truck itself is really great, but tools given to it are not.

[@NProvince]

With Season 13 release it will have crane and Tatra bed equipment capabilities. :)

[@astroguster5522]

Love me Tatras!

[@crashandcynder]

Everyone wants a Lamborghini or a McLaren if they win the lottery. Me though....i want a Tatra

[@NProvince]

LOL nice!

[@crashandcynder]

@@NProvince weirdly I had to sell mine on my pc because it was causing my game to crash

[@euanscott1659]

i dont really agree with the be endgame truck claim. i managed to get it at level 6 on hard mode using a voron d and a tuz 16, however if your playing the game croalogically i can see the sence in saying that. keep up the good work my guy :)

[@NProvince]

Great point, Oh there are absolutely ways to get trucks earless you said. That awesome that you got that truck so early! In general, I’m referring to a chronological play through. Thank you for the comment and I’ll do my best :)

[@Ruby_sack4155]

The phoenix is one of my favourite trucks

[@NProvince]

Good truck to be your fav! Its really strong right now.

[@Tolarbear]

The phoenix rises from the mud

[@NProvince]

LOL Love it!

[@casfacto]

Bad review, didn't mention the sunroof. (/s) This truck really feels good to me. I end up using it whenever it works.

[@NProvince]

Oh yes the sunroof!!! I totally forgot!

[@joshuajuarez3471]

Is the truck worth the work to get asap? Cuz these new maps are killer slow and f$&@ing long.

[@NProvince]

I would say no. I’m sure you got some great trucks already. I would watch my “other helpful SnowRunner videos” playlist. This will help you crush SR. Also that’s SR though. It’s slow and long

[@joshuajuarez3471]

@@NProvince lol. Ya. No doubt. Thanks!

[@The_Canadian_Railfan]

TATRA FOR THE WIN!

[@NProvince]

No doubt bro!

[@GuyonaMoose]

Really wish the Phoenix would be able to attach low saddle. Such a let down :(

[@NProvince]

Oh man.. I wish too! Gosh that would be great

[@KK-fi6ms]

What is that huge gap behind the engine / cockpit for? Its there even with the crane. I think one of the Azovs have it as well. It makes those trucks look unfinished. The real world counterpart does noy have that gap. It is also weird how this small truck have such powerful engines. It is untuitive and unimmersive. This one looks as small as Transtar, yet somehow can fit an engine that can outperform behemoth trucks in the game.

[@NProvince]

I’ve always wondered why they made those gaps honestly. The engine part. Well ya know, I’m not sure. I think they wanted to make this truck have power like it does in real life, so they gave it the Voron Grads new engine as well.

[@KK-fi6ms]

@@NProvince I agree with that one. I was speaking in the context of this same. Compared to reality I assume it is not that these trucks are overpowered, rather that some of the heavy trucks are underpowered.

[@punmasterS-277]

6:05 i think you meant negative camber

[@NProvince]

I meant positive camber. I've done alot of research on when the wheels are slanted inward its positice and negative when outward.

[@punmasterS-277]

@@NProvince i don't doubt your research, but i thought that negative camber was when the bottom of the tire was inwards and the top outwards, and vie versa for positive camber

[@NProvince]

I thought that too for a while too actually and had to look for a lot of info about it. It’s odd for sure

[@troyanderson6950]

Take my sub! Haha

[@bestsiemen24]

Is this a glitch where you get the Tatra force and also unlock the tatra phoenix

[@NProvince]

I don’t know if any glitch that does that. The Force is through contract chain and the Phoenix is through task chain on the 2nd map (Antonovskiy Nature Reserve).

[@bestsiemen24]

@@NProvince ok thank you

[@bestsiemen24]

I reloaded game see if I have it forever but it just stayed the same

[@HavocStarr]

Bigger wheels on the Tatra Phoenix? no problem :-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYK9aHljZ6l4oZY

[@NProvince]

That’s so sweet!!!

[@beyond4247]

I thought it weighs only 11tons

[@NProvince]

In the files it is 14 like the rest of the Tatras. The weight distribution is different though than the others

[@nedzadprses6187]

I prefer the tatra 813

[@NProvince]

I respect that. The T813 is a good truck for sure

[@pomelo9840]

they really did the tatras dirty, for a truck that can do basically anything anything in real life its so incapable of doing most things.

[@pomelo9840]

also the suspension is done wrong, its constantly tippy toeing instead of keeping you level

[@phalanyx3478]

Grad review

[@NProvince]

That one will be coming soon in the not to distant future

[@DdraigGoch84]

The short answer is no. Tatra Force by a whisker.

[@NProvince]

Id probably agree, by a whisker

[@brittspradlin1556]

For me, this truck is crap. The only thing i use it for is to put a fuel carrier that i place to fuel up other better trucks.

[@NProvince]

I can see what you mean. It does have some downfalls to turn people away which is understandable.

[@brittspradlin1556]

@@NProvince Those small tires kill it for me. It needs 50's. Works good as a mobile fuel or repair station though.

[@NProvince]

Tires are small for sure. Although if it had big tires I think it would be pretty overpowered with its upsides

[@iluvatarchem]

For what it supposed to be, it is simply an awful truck. Overspin, kinda low center and limited power compared to the top heavies BUT on its own it is completely playable. Just don't try to explore Aegis installation with it lol

[@NProvince]

Its a good truck that I think would need a low saddle. It just doesnt have alot of addons to make it truly versatile

[@f.giantonio1861]

I dislike this truck. It likes to get stuck in the mud

[@NProvince]

In super mud, oh ya its gonna sink down to its frame. The truck isnt for everyone for sure

[@josephfuller6229]

They all have the same boring load out I'm personally disappointed in the tatra trucks have not done phoenix missions yet it looks awesome