Engineer's Final Review of the 2021 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro. TRD Pro is the limited edition model.

Engineer's Final Review of the 2021 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro. TRD Pro is the limited edition model that provides a world-class off-roading capability. It has the best suspension, features, and resale value among the various Tundra models.

2021 is the last year for the current generation of the Toyota Tundra. An all-new model will debut later this fall, replacing this current version. But Toyota will not release the TRD Pro version of the new 2022 model until at least one year later, so the current 2021 Tundra TRD Pro is the last chance to buy this special edition until the new TRD Pro comes out in about 2 years.

Even though the 2021 Tundra TRD Pro is getting outdated, is it still a competitive truck against others? Is it still worth buying this version before the new one arrives this fall as the 2022? This is the most comprehensive review by a professional automotive engineer with intimate knowledge of the automotive industry and engineering.

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[AMEXLife]

I just bought a 2019 Platinum with 4000 miles. Came from a 2006 Ford Harley Davidson. I'm loving the Tundra. I hope I can keep this beautiful piece of work for a long time...

[mikeatv]

the quality of these trucks is unbeaten....great video... the 21 model will be the most sought after..

[sharkskin]

I once owned a Ford Ranger s/c, v6, 4wd that averaged 14.5 mpg, about the same as a Tundra. I can get better from a Tundra, but I idle to warm up before I drive. In the summer, I can avg 15.6.

[waqarsyed]

AWESOME. 1 BADASS TRUCK ON PLANET EARTH. BEEN IN LOVE WITH JAPANESE TECHNOLOGY.

[stevenlefebvre]

You are 100% correct the 2021 tundra has been refined and it has everything you could possibly need. And the best part is it will be running long passed all the other trucks have died.

[Toxic_rnr]

I bought mine in late December, I chose lunar rock and I love it.

[louie]

That 5.7L engine will become legendary when it's discontinued. I'm keeping my 2014 for a very very long time.

[mikeb]

These trucks hold good resale value for a reason.

[Bunkysworkshop]

I agree 100% with you. I have the 2015 SR5 crewmax and 90, 000 miles and not one problem. 5.7V8. What trim level is the one you would choose for towing?

[jonathonalsop]

The only thing to add to this review is since the Tundra is basically 14 years old it was never designed for the Front Offset crash test and so it fails it. That and fuel economy are the downsides of the truck, oh and mice can get into the cabin. Good truck otherwise.

[leardi]

What are your thoughts about Toyota removing the transmission cooler in the Tundra thanks

[TundraTalk]

I just picked up a 21 with 10k miles on it and love it. The 22 does not do it for me at all!.

[AutomotivePress]

What else would you like to know about this vehicle? Please let me know by commenting below and I will do my best to respond to your questions.

[HamadAlMutairi]

Personally, I'm waiting for the Toyota Tundra 2023 or 2024.

[dlg]

I was all set to likely waiting for the 2022-23 because I wanted better fuel economy than the 5.7 gets, but I'm very tempted to go 2021 in order to get one of the last great V8s. Sure, it'd cost more in fuel, but it'll almost certainly cot less in maint and repairs. At this point I'm probably missed my opportunity because I want a TRD Pro double cab and they are like unicorns. I wonder if there's still time to special order one...

[AMEXLife]

You damn right it's still a good truck...

[BlancoFlaco]

Is that parking sensors I see in the bumpers? Thought TRD Pro didn’t come with it?

[mion]

Will they be selling the 2021 Tundra TRD Pro till December or the 2022 Tundra? I hope I can still get this one in December.

[loudnoises]

Good review, but there I get the sense that I’m taking your word for a lot of this. A possible solution would be coming up with some measurable tests which you can run for each vehicle and keep a history of to later compare. For example, something like a sound measure of the ride on the same road or something. Also you can’t make this video without talking about the price of the truck. I agree with everything you’re saying but I know first hand only because I own a TRD Pro. Although not the 2021.

In my opinion, for the price Toyota is asking for this truck, there is absolutely no reason it doesn’t come with cooled seats. Also no wireless Carplay in 2021?! The technology has been out for over 5 years. Asking 55k for this truck is crazy.

[TheNorthenLight]

I thought Pro editions made in Japan .