Toyota Tundra Australia Q&A: Your Top Questions Answered!

[@simongishus5295]

I own a grey import Nissan Titan with the 5 liter cummin twin turbo diesel uses 15 liter per hundred out eastern Melbourne driving and 12 on the highway 18 to 20 towing around 2800kg boat which is considerably more aerodynamic that a caravan. So 22 per hundred out of the Tundra and 12.6 general driving is absolutely on par or better that the diesel. I've had the engines out of it on two occasions for fairly serious repairs and modifications to make it reliable all in 75,000kms. I've driven a tundra and thought how similar the torque and power delivery was to the Cummins I've order a Platinum Tundra and can't wait Best informative real world video I've seen Thanks for the effort

[@JoelDean-f9n]

The DT 1500 Ram has the most cab space in the class also has a flat rear floor and reclining rear seats

[@trg3761]

Would have loved to see the Tundra with the v6 twin turbo diesel instead of the petrol EV.

[@Off.Track4x4]

Great video mate 👍 Thanks for sharing your honest opinion

[@offgridoutfitters]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnlopes1341]

What did you think of the intrusive and loud central locking ?

[@Sabumnim666]

For a tow vehicle the F150 still seems to be best at this stage but only just saying that the super duty ranger will run rings around the tundra and f150 etc if the quotes figures are correct.

[@cvytnioy56dvfuj4g7]

I like my Toyota's, have had several cruiser's over the years, recently sold a 2019 VX 200 after 5 years. So not a Toyota hater, but if a hybrid mid size ute can do better than a 20yr old F250 for economy while towing then surely something is wrong.

[@Spad562]

Gee my Hilux got 18.6lt/100 on a recent 22k lap of Oz towing a van with an ATM of 2850kg. It pulled it easliy too. I was concerned it wasn't going to perform well but it surprised me and super comfortable. If the Tundra only has a payload of 700-800kg it's going to suffer the same as Ram and Silverado 1500. They all need to go to a 2500 to be within limits.

[@offgridoutfitters]

Unfortunately it seems all of them have the same issue. Inadequate payload to do everything it says it can do on the box at the same time. Ram 2500 is no different. Given their kerb weight, they have pretty average payload unless on NB2 Truck rego… which is a whole different category to the Tundra 👍🏼

[@garyadams7235]

Thank you for the video does the limited come with the 360 view camera standard also the hard cover is it a Toyota upgrade or after market ????

[@danebentley7438]

Yes, comes with a 360 view camera as standard. The hard cover is a genuine option, works well, not quite water proof or dust proof and does lock with the tail gate.

[@offgridoutfitters]

Camera is standard in this one we have, and the hard cover is a genuine Toyota accessory. But i believe manufactured by BakFlip

[@aussiejobhunt]

Your content is quite informative and thanks for that. Any pointers on pricing?

[@bob100079]

$156k

[@offgridoutfitters]

Looks like they’re going to be around that 155k or so

[@bob100079]

@@offgridoutfitters $164

[@Dazza-u4c]

Does is come with a spare engine ? It is going to need it. The Hybrids have exactly the same engine as the non Hybrid and will join the other 109 000 others that will be getting a long block. The Hybrids are locking up in the states as well. Maybe the 2024 built ones will be okay as Toyota changed out the main bearing journals for another Jan this year. ( the debris in the engine is a myth).

[@offgridoutfitters]

Toyota have a strong history of standing tall when these sorts of issues occur. At massive expense too. I’m sure it’ll all get sorted and anyone affected has a recall for a new motor. Better the devil you know!

[@bob100079]

Top spec coming is the Capstone

[@simongishus5295]

No it's not , we are getting the platinum with a couple of extras

[@daveclout7092]

Tundra : Does this come with Exhaust braking for towing?

[@offgridoutfitters]

It doesn’t have exhaust braking. Typically, this is a feature within the 2500 class US built utes

[@shanesuridge587]

It's not the first time Toyota Tundra has been in Australia I think the originally they came out in 2020 2021 could be even little bit earlier I got to see one I was talking to a bloke that came all the way from Perth western Australia to pick up one for a test drive from Blood Toyota here in Geelong Victoria they were the original dealers for the First tundras shipped to Australia I seen him down at Torquay even got talking to him got to take photos of the vehicle it had all the bells and whistles might have been top of the line trim with 5.7 litre V8

[@offgridoutfitters]

To my knowledge, this is the first time Toyota have ever released the Tundra as a factory backed export and conversion. Has been lots of grey import guys converting them and selling them off, but never from Toyota Australia themselves As I say, that’s my understanding

[@student_farATC]

you can't see the tundra's on the official Toyota website yet.

[@offgridoutfitters]

Give them a call! 👍🏼

[@Anonymous-md2qp]

It is on the toyota website now!

[@student_farATC]

@@Anonymous-md2qp you are right it is now on the website but there is no price so how much are we paying for the vehicle?

[@jimmyintel]

Great video but you got a thumbs done for bagging Y62’s

[@offgridoutfitters]

Just a bit of friendly banter! Don’t get too salty over it all 😅

[@rayg1232]

Interesting to see if Toyota will continue to service every 6 months? If they do they lost me,!

[@offgridoutfitters]

Seems pretty normal intervals, but likely Toyota doing what Toyota does well which is being conservative and ensuring long term reliability. But agree, some other options out there have longer service intervals, almost to the point of being too far apart for what I’d be comfortable with

[@WendyandGeoffPattison]

6 months/10,000k is the best for any car, even if the manufacturer states otherwise. DO NOT go to 12 months/15,000 if you want your vehicle to last, especially if towing or heavy duty use. It's not rocket science. Think about the heat generated by those turbos, towing a van across the top-end in 45° days, killer.

[@art-is-lazy4509]

God dam, y'all Aussies got that thing over there now? Dam Toyota garbage, over here it has 100,000 engine recalls on the gas engine, and now those hybrids are failing. Having issues with that transmission aswell. Over hear we say buyer beware. Have the older V8, which while thirsty, don't have those issues.

[@scottspitty8283]

What's the best most reliable over there, Ram 3500 Chev 2500

[@samirchpk1]

True

[@scottspitty8283]

Looks good but looks to be a pig on fuel while towing

[@offgridoutfitters]

Seems to be about the same as my cruiser.

[@arttilldawn155]

100 to 120k sure, 150k plus is crazy pricing im out

[@nuggets.6774]

Gees that front end is shocking! It hardly looks like a work ute. Who the hell wants a vehicle looking like that and made to appear so fragile? Crap! Will stick to the 20+ year-old 78-series. Takes me everywhere but does cost $$$ in fuel. You can't have everything.

[@zeitgeistx5239]

That’s because it’s not a work Ute. The HiLux is a work truck, the Tacoma and Tundra are lifestyle and performance trucks. The Aussie press is really struggling with the idea of a lifestyle truck that will never ever haul a load and lives in the suburbs and never goes off road.

[@offgridoutfitters]

Love the old cruisers! But there is no way I could live and work out of one long term when this amount of comfort is available. I’ve gotten softer, and You’re more dedicated than me! 😂

[@tomspooner9062]

These things have a terrible reputation for poor reliability in the US, which is unlike the old Tundra’s. Good luck.

[@stephenjeacocke1530]

Lost as soon as you said ev

[@offgridoutfitters]

It’s not for everyone! I reckon they had the same issue when they released motor vehicles for the first time too! But you don’t see anyone riding their horse in traffic anymore 😂

[@Frank-u9k]

No info on gvm gcm axles. Useless

[@offgridoutfitters]

Thanks Frank! Appreciate the support! 👍🏼🧡

[@rayweh-bfa4966]

Got 2 much money