Toyota Has A Secret

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Toyota took over an entire automotive industry, one that was American to its core: TRUCKS. And they did it with a lot of clever engineering, along with a healthy dose of RACING.
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#TRD #Tacoma #gazooracing

[@tholbrook422]

You didn't mention the T-100. It was the predecessor of the Tundra in the years '93 -'98.

[@Dexter037S4]

The T-100 is based on the Tacoma, it wasn't that special.

[@FullTimeGT]

@@Dexter037S4T-100 was the Tundra predecessor. They even shared parts from the early 1st gen 2000-2002 Tundras. I have a 2000 Tundra SR5, and sometimes when I'm searching for used parts, some T-100 parts match my 2000 Tundra. 2000-2002 Tundras and T-100 beds are the same.

[@anomilumiimulimona2924]

And it gave us the 3rz

[@SvenQ45]

Yes was wondering, too.

[@johnossendorf9979]

​@@FullTimeGTAgreed

[@desert-fax-only]

The Tundra was actually introduced as the T100, based on F150. Toyota actually did not plan on putting in a V8 engine on the Tundra until the US dealers demanded the V8 engine or else. The only V8 engine that Toyota had for the US market was the one in the Lexus LS.

[@FEdeRioBravo]

You have the T·100 & T·150 mixed up. The Tundra original was the T·150 until Ford sued Toyota over copy right of the name, and was forced to give a name instead of a number to the Truck. ¿ Got Rice ?.

[@montevallomustang]

​@@FEdeRioBravo 😂 wtf there wasn't a t150

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

man if only we still has that today

[@helmyjose2447]

you forgot the T100! man they don't get enough love very underrated Toyota

[@james14peterson]

This video was amazing to watch, I’m Australian and mess around with 90’s hilux’s, they truely are awesome cars. I learnt something new with the TRD supercharger on the 5vz! Super cool.

[@Joe-hz1nw]

I’m jealous you guys have 79 series Land cruisers and the Hilux. I’m in the USA and I have a Tacoma. It’s still a tough, nice truck, but I’d want a 90’s straight front axle, diesel Hilux instead if I could.

[@mikebradshaw8530]

The chicken tax was implemented with light duty import vehicles because the big 3 in America was scared and hated competition plus the racism towards Japanese was strong. Why don't you think vehicles were added in the tax along with certain foods ? Vehicles and food are 2 different commodities. Its because the big 3 did not like competition and complained to the government for help. Dont disseminate false or inaccurate information. What you going to tell me racism towards Japanese never existed? Or never has ? You think they liked foreign competition? Americans need to use their brain 🧠 when teaching history and nor manipulate bull crap.

[@izzatsufian2796]

Toyota Trucks are so best and not only used for public but also around the world and even battlefields. Toyota are still GOATED to this day

[@albonfilms]

Yes indeed! The Squidd has a great video on Hiluxes in guerilla warfare!

[@joewolfe642]

The only exception is the 3vze which imo is Junk - some have had reasonable luck with it but even those folks would admit it’s no 22R(E) and the 5vz that replaced it is a FAR FAR better engine in every way

[@anthonybaiocchi3028]

​@@albonfilmsyes, except he got it completely wrong, and it's the Land Cruiser 75 Series, not the Hilux that was used in the Toyota Wars.

[@jonparker935]

Yeah I remember that meme floating around a few years ago showing Toyota pickup as the #1 choice of terrorists. What great trucks to hold their own "off the shelf" against General Dynamics, Oshkosh, DynaCorps, etc.

[@joewolfe642]

@@anthonybaiocchi3028 no they used Hiluxs to you usually see them side by side - but if yo ucan get landcruiser 70 series those are more preferable.

[@anhtunguyen111]

New Albon video makes the week better.

[@albonfilms]

Appreciate you!

[@SupraSav]

It always impresses me how easily you make 20 minutes go by. Another banger, sir.

[@ZeusAmun-pt9dc]

I love the old timey smaller sized Japanese trucks especially the 80'e Toyota trucks

[@Thecarboardking]

Yea can’t say I’m for their newer “aggressive” styling. The Tacoma isn’t even mid sized anymore, bring me back to the 80s man 😭

[@KeterMalkuth]

@@Thecarboardking The Hilux is still relatively small. Dimensionally it's smaller than a modern tacoma, despite having a turbodiesel in it. Unfortunately, the American Toyota market is completely gimped. A lot of their most compelling vehicles just aren't sold here.

[@peterjamesmurray1]

I love my 2003 Tundra TRD 4.7L 4x4. It's the perfect size for exploring off road, hauling motorcycles, moving dirt & wood, yet still fits in the garage! 😀🏁

[@michaelschmitter8725]

I have a 2018 Tacoma. I absolutely love it. It’s definitely not fast, but it will go anywhere

[@cfgaming2186]

I work at toyota and we have a methanol injected supercharged Tacoma with 750,000 miles on it that comes on about once a month for an oil change. Lemme tell that car is clean as hell and fun to drive

[@FuzzyWCTX]

It also has something to do with reliability. My 89 hit 600k before losing the engine.

[@VinceroAlpha]

Love the yota boy’s energy, especially the part of glossing over the rusted frame lawsuit, them dropping the V8 and v6 making a good amount of their clientele mad.😂😂😂

[@makaveli087]

"Toyota! The lone brand to take on America on it's home turf!" HONDA: *lolwot*

[@Zt3v3]

I've been a Toyota man since 1995. Got my 1st truck that year, 1984 4x4 single cab. Since then I've owned over 2 dozen Toyotas.

[@jamesbrooks5442]

2 dozen did u rag them or wreck them

[@migles925]

Love your videos Albon!!! It's always great to see all the love and care that goes into your videos 🤠

[@Freecomments4u]

every body knows toyota goes HARD.

[@patrickpalony7622]

When the trucks hit their stride was when Gurney’s AAR team finally figured out their IMSA package, and then Rod Millen used those turbo motors in his Pikes Peak cars

[@grease253]

Toyota technicals did it for me ❤️

[@worawatli8952]

Albon sponsored by Aeropress is pretty amusing, yet very fitting. I guess Aeropress is looking into sponsoring motorsport teams soon, their brand name is really fitting, "Aero"press. lol

[@albonfilms]

They love cars! And I love coffee! It was a great fit.

[@worawatli8952]

@@albonfilms Nice!, I love coffee too, there's so few coffee brand livery on race cars. And on tangent, I learnt to drive in a 90s Hilux, my most memorable drive was on a roadtrip I drove a fully loaded Hilux with broken transmission. With a bit of inconvenience of sticky shifter, it still got me where I needed to go. lol I'm not truck guy, but if I have to drive one, my favorite is Hilux, any Hilux.

[@goincha3870]

@@albonfilmsthat’s awesome they love cars and support car creators! Makes me feel even more great about using mine every morning, can’t live without it

[@bottledwaterprod]

Couldn't help but notice they're sponsoring Donut now too. Makes sense. Everyone likes energy. However it seems that car guys, especially professional mechanics that currently have early and cold mornings, prefer a good ol cup of coffee over energy drinks and Starbucks concoctions.

[@NoOne-ef7yu]

Their patent is about to run out, so they ramp up the marketing...

[@AugugeGamer]

amazing car and an amazing KZbin creator

[@albonfilms]

Thank you very much!

[@JamVar]

This makes my 1997 Toyota Tacoma water gasket very happy. Don't look up "1997 Toyota Tacoma water gasket."

[@Batu_26]

Damn bro, I wasn't expecting to see something like that. You caught me off guard 💀

[@kenxiong6830]

It’s always good when Albon uploads!!! Thanks

[@jmccarsnmore1025]

I was waiting for some content on the new X-Runner, its engine and Specs. I guess I’ll have to wait for the next episode!! 😂 That one will be a beast for sure!!

[@jonleague7265]

One of the best, your editing/mixing and fast paced clearly spoken with gusto was magnificent. Very very informative and to the point/points, Bravo.

[@DB.KOOPER]

I grew up in a 70's Hilux, lived in Australia where I owned and worked out of 3 different 70-series Cruisers and now, back in the States I drive an 06 TRD Tundra DC and own 3 other Toyota 4wd's (1st Gen 4Runner on 38's a 2nd Gen 4Runner with a JDM 1KZT diesel swap and a 55-series Cruiser project truck). I love my Toyota trucks.

[@AboringFordSedan]

"HILUX STOP REVVING LOW AND GET GOIN UP THIS HILL FAST!" "OK ill make my way up now"

[@user-zh4cq4zy1n]

From someone who lived during this era. Let me tell you, that "DATSUN" was the biggest seller, back in the day. I can remember driving over the Bay Bridge into S.F. and seeing the "DATSUNS" all over the deck of the ships, and the "beds" of them, off to the side. Datsun was the KING.......back in the '70's.

[@mondo_stunts27]

Great video man, got me re stoked on my old yota and hopefully the new ones will be capable.

[@mikusheep]

Holy shit a youtube sponsor I can confirm is totally legit. Love my aeropress. Probably the greatest coffee maker ever engineered.

[@Asianevermore]

Love my 2007 sr5 5.7 second owner still rocking at 250k miles

[@deepbludude4697]

Great video, I have owned quite a few SR5's 4x4 PU's. A first gen 4 Runner, 2nd and 3rd gens and a handfull of LCs. Recently found a 87 Fj62 so its now sitting in my shop. No rust 68K miles last on the road in 1998.

[@kieth7000]

glad you hit on the trekker but you missed the trailblazer and the custom cabs. and the t100

[@DirtGarage]

Saw this in my feed, I was shocked to see my truck with the TRD Supercharger on it in the video @ 9:59 Crazy

[@Shambles7698]

Only Toyota will not make you overthinking about repair and maintenance costs. because of it's reliable and dependable product

[@theburningup]

Great video as always! Hilux is also famous in my country that many mining companies use it to get around there.

[@jacobasuncion3132]

Way before I got into cars custom mini trucks where my first passion I remember seeing a late 80’s Toyota Pickup bagged, tucking billet wheels, c-notched frame, black with green tribal graphics, and a bumping stereo system 🔥 as a kid I thought it was coolest thing that I had ever seen

[@mdadnanhossain4390]

Your videos are always great bro, amazing in details.

[@chileshemubanga3594]

I've always loved Toyota pick up trucks but Iv loved them more thanks to you Albon😂😂😂

[@ChrispaulPeters-pu9dr]

That purple taco is gorgeous.

[@FaustCodeIX]

historic car tubers have a special space in my feed. ya'll keep me belivin in the industry.

[@franciscocruz6726]

Great video. I love my 2019 Tundra TRD Pro for all the performance goodies it comes with and its reliability. Funny how the end of the video it talks about Mitsubishi, and I also own an Evo 9.

[@PremiumUserUltra]

@Albon Wonderful work on your improvement. You have grown! 🏍🏍🏎🏎

[@norko94]

Amazing video ! keep it up !

[@augustinep6193]

Good. Thanks. Merry Christmas.

[@Spartan77]

Looking good for Toyota so far, the reliability of the turbo 4 cylinder engine will be what makes or breaks them in the truck market.

[@donlod322]

Albon, the movie back to the future surely had a positive impact on sales, too...🎉

[@Timoth_666]

Quality video as always 👍🏻

[@eddiesmith1982]

I absolutely love my 2010 Tundra 5.7 4x4 the power and reliability are unmatched.

[@Yggdra1990]

I love my Yota Hilux and his 22R. 40 years old and still does the job and it is funny how my ford-250 is rusting in the garage lol

[@thomascoolidge2161]

Ivan "Ironman" Stewarts Super Offroad Racing! That arcade game ate hundreds of dollars worth of my quarters over the years

[@magapickle01]

our family brought in two turbo powered forunners through canada . fun learning to drive in kilometers

[@histandard31]

Another great video!

[@lunamaria1048]

What is that music that starts around 8:40? It sounds very familiar and it is killing me! Lol

[@alexmyers9262]

This channel has basically become the new Up To Speed.

[@LotsOfToubleUsuallySerious]

0:28 Midsize? ●_● that is quite a big truck, isn't it?

[@vegasdevl84]

First Albon video watched. Subbed!

[@tw06le1]

Only Toyota has vehicles from the 80's, 90's & early 2000's from all model years still on the road being beaten within an inch of it's life & still running. I'm my country at least.

[@user-nb2mh1jf2x]

Hey, good video, but kind of 50/50. It's a bit more complicated than that, but you made some good points, with a decent conclusion that came back around and tied into your intro. I get it, it's a short video and Toyota hype is what gets the views. But you know Toyota began by learning from Ford. I know you know, because you've made videos showing Toyota's beginning. Americans and Germans were pioneers, and learned from each other, while the Brits, French, and Italians learned from them, Japan shortly thereafter. You are not wrong, in regard to trucks, that Toyota and Ford are neck and neck now. So many good points, but also so many skewed interpretations. Yes, Toyota learned from their mistakes and started to make solid/reliable engines, as did the other big name Japanese companies, which is why the 90s and early-to-mid 00's is generally referred to as the Golden Years for Japanese auto manufacturers. You also slighted Cal Wells and the American Team that helped put Toyota on the map with those endurance races. Arguably, the 5vz-fe is just as American, as it is Japanese, because of Iron Man Stewart putting the 3vz-fe through its paces. "Geriatric V6?" Did you not learn anything from 'The Tortoise and the Hare"? An engine that lasts well over 250,000mi, especially in a truck, is the baseline. That should be the standard. Yes, the 2UZ had more HP and has been put through the gauntlet but the fuel consumption is not enticing. That fuel consumption is now on par with American and German vehicles now, which is not Japanese philosophy at all. But you know the saying about displacement. Rarely does anyone need that much power unless they are actually in an industry where that torque is required. It's good to see Toyota staying competitive throughout this era of hyper consumerism, but arguably not their core philosophy. Customers loved the idea of the small compact size, utilitarian nature, fuel economy, and affordability of Japanese vehicles; however, vehicles in the U.S. have always been part practicality / part status symbol. Now exacerbated by the Internet and TV. Nowadays most Americans, sell and trade up every 5-10 years to keep up with the Jonse's. Which is bad for the planet but can be a good thing if you are in the market for a newer Toyota, but don't want to pay double than what you paid in 2003. I suppose you can factor in inflation, technology improvements, more aluminum parts, so I get it. If you were one of the thoughtful customers of the late 90's/early 00's who purchased a Toyota truck for ≤ $30k, then you are a bit spoiled, because you have had no need to buy anything new, and probably won't have to for a few more years or so. I like how Toyota and Honda brought their parts into the U.S. and assembled 'em here to make them "made in America Trucks". And then Ford and GM were like "Yea, well, we will have our parts made in China, Canada, and Mexico for our American Trucks" to stay competitive in response. That would be a good jab you can tease 'em with. You know, every vehicle has their pro's and con's. Toyota's lightweight nature makes them hard to control in a pouring rainstorm, whereas the heavier American trucks do quite well in the rain, because of the weight. I definitely wouldn't want to be in a heavier vehicle once it loses traction and lets loose though! I also don't know if big weight and mud is a good thing, which is probably why they showed that Raptor full sending it to get over a small embankment, because if they don't send it, they'll sink fast. The Raptor can also do 100-110mph in the pouring rain, on a paved highway quite well, due to technology improvements. Will be funny to watch those giant/heavy electric battery vehicles sink in the mud as well, although will probably do quite well in rainstorms on a paved highway. Tires also play an important part in all of this. All companies borrow from each other nowadays, so brand names really don't mean anything anymore. Everyone is going V6 or 4cyl turbo for fuel economy. Electric too. Once you build a few vehicles, it's hard to pay anything over $30k for a car/truck, unless it's a rare classic. Vehicles are a bit played out now, traffic sucks, maybe it's time to get into Boats and Airplanes.

[@anavan7]

Awesome video! But what about the incoming legacy the 2025 Toyota Stout?

[@marcochavanne]

I wish we got the 70 series pickups here in the US. Would completely change the truck market. Especially if you could get that sassy 4.5 turbo diesel V8

[@MinionInc]

Really love your videos and story telling bro. Thoughts on Lewis going to Ferrari in 2025?

[@ChrispaulPeters-pu9dr]

I dail my 86 4*420r i replace back in 88 to the 20r i love ❤❤❤

[@bradburgess3768]

Try putting a 72" plow on the front end. Hit a curb and what what happens.. LMFAO 😅

[@Nicky799]

Albon you should do a video on the dakar rally that would be sick.

[@boosted-civic]

toyota for the win

[@albonfilms]

Yessss

[@Thesomersetgimp]

I live in rural SW England, which is "Pick up country" here in the UK. If I won the lottery tomorrow, the only brand new car I'd by is an oak green Hi Lux invincible. We dont get yank trucks but I'm not fussed because who can they be better than a Hi Lux?

[@johnossendorf9979]

I'll stay with my 2010 4.0 V6 6 speed manual TRD Offroad Tacoma ! It has a now 4 year old frame and only 130k miles.

[@honda116969]

Everybody that I know that has had Toyota vehicles has been relatively happy & reliable vehicles growing up. 25-30yrs later i drive a Tacoma

[@sgraham9511]

...You missed the short lived T100.

[@robert_ong]

Hear me out...ALBON POSTED🦅🦅🔥🔥

[@mworld]

Well done sir.

[@SuzukiRacer055]

Everybody wanted a Delorean but all I wanted was Marty Mcflys Toyota SR5 pickup lol.

[@johnyblaze11]

i wish we got all the cars and diesel trucks that toyota has overseas.

[@petrolhead0289]

is the Hi-Lux still avaliable in the US market or did they remove it years ago? every time I have been to the US I havent seen a Hi-Lux made in the last 30 years compared to Australia where all you see is Hi-Lux's

[@dannyphillips8793]

Not sold in the US

[@Appletank8]

The Tacoma functionally replaces its spot.

[@petrolhead0289]

yes and no, the Hilux is slightly smaller but can tow a ton more, carry more weight and is avaliable in single cab versions which a very useful to anyone working on a construction site, its why in Aus the single cab version is so popular over the dual cab. Its a Tacoma but better in pretty much every way@@Appletank8

[@bcyr-CO]

The Hilux (just called the Toyota Pickup here) left in ‘95 and the Tacoma replaced it in ‘96. It coincided with the change of the 2nd to 3rd gen 4Runner.

[@etbadaboum]

Is Hyundai-KIa planning to release more trucks?

[@streetrage8694]

Sick!

[@gtkiller]

As a kid the first time I saw the Toyota stadium truck racing is when I thought trucks are awesome.

[@microsnook3]

great video

[@United_Wings]

Oh wow

[@albonfilms]

🤘🤘

[@meowtrox1234]

They now release Daihatsus under toyota's badge.

[@ChrispaulPeters-pu9dr]

When i was a kid i had the lambo poster of the red and black diablo and a 82 black single cab short box yota i am so glad to fet my yota over the lambo

[@Time7ord]

Very well written

[@bandwagon240]

Love my Hilux Surf.

[@FVBmovies]

In Japan the business philosophy is called Kaizen.

[@wirebrush]

Rod Millen should get a mention

[@bodieb1233]

I've owned and enjoyed a Toyota vehicle since 1971. Celica's, Tacoma's, Corolla's and Avalon's. They have been and are still bullet proof and retain their value. Now the more you make and sell will stack the odds of perfection against you . BUT like no other company I can think of. When Toyota hit a problem of quality conundrum They addressed it and fixed it.

[@MrFatbard]

i totally forgot until now but there was even a toyota truck in toy story lol

[@heartsky]

Love my Aeropress, best tasting coffee. For me it competes with any other snobby, and much more expensive, method of making coffee.

[@pain.497]

Toyota really is on top rn, the car Im looking to get from them is the GR Corolla

[@criticalevent]

It's amazing that the worst version of Toyota's compact truck has dominated the market in North America.

[@shemmac4700]

Brilliant video.

[@muppetpaster]

The only true testament to Toyota's quality is looking at how many of the oldies still drive around in their Hilux or Land Cruiser form in war torn/poor/3rd world countries ....

[@JohnDiditDJ]

The Mazda shirt is killing me show the wore Toyota shirt!!! Lol

[@p.ipebomb]

We're not angry about Japanese trucks 😂 American or foreign, everyone in USA has their own preference of truck and we like them gangster, and lifted 😤🤠🤙

[@matt_hayward]

I've never heard an American say yobbo before. He must be an Australian spy!

[@HAHA.GoodMeme]

redditor lingo for sure

[@TheBigRed.]

It's got to do with reliably.. 👍

[@n00g75]

hi albon .. why dont you do some documentaries about other nations and their cars. i love oyur style of documentary .. but why dont you do something about lets say "skoda" and their rally run .. or about some german car manufacturers and their rich history. i dont even know if VW has a motorsport department! do they? i mean ofcourse its up to you .. but i would loooove to see you doing some other nations .. the british .. the australian! and somehow im personally interested in skoda and VW motorsport ... and no .. i drive a ford :D !!! :D !!!

[@trevorstevens3870]

Yo hey now great video

[@jasperjudd3823]

This guys need to do some research on what came of the hilux and Land Cruiser in Australia.