2014 Tundra

[haven]

Toyota has given the 2014 Tundra a facelift, not a re-design. The front end has been restyled with a Hannibal-Lecter-Mask-Gets-A-Botox-Injection look. The leading edge of the hood is more than an inch higher than last year, which will impede sight lines down the trail even more.

The interior receives a new look, as well. The truck suspension receives some revised spring rates. Otherwise, the truck is unchanged, making 2014 the seventh year for the same basic design.

 

[huntsonora]

Mechanically its the same truck, the interior and exterior are very different

 

[huntsonora]

 

[Clutch]

Is Toyota trying to put the nails in the coffin of the Tundra?

I didn't think I would ever say this, but Ram has the best looking truck right now, coupled with a 25 mpg gasser, and that new diesel option.
Believe Toyota is getting further behind the Big 3 rather than ahead...

 

[Kaisen]

Tundra might need a complete redo

This refresh simply gives the Toyota faithful a good reason to trade in their old Tundra and step up to the new, but does little to lure new buyers away from the Big Three

Fuel economy is horrible, they need to address it immediately

Still trying too hard to be 'American'.....and their poor sales show it

Personally, just my opinion, the new nose is even uglier than before, and the other exterior changes are just different, not better (in my eyes)

The dash is better, esp moving the center stack closer to the driver

 

[Kaisen]

Here's my friend Michael's take on the new Tundra. He pulled no punches.....

http://www.autoblog.com/2013/07/30/2014-toyota-tundra-review-first-drive/

Today's half-ton trucks are better than they've ever been, and we have fierce competition to thank for that.

But where does the segment leave a truck from an automaker that has chosen to no longer fight and deliver its best product? What kind of vehicle comes from a company that has relinquished any desire to strive for the top of the class – one who is now content offering nothing more than minor updates and mediocrity in an aim to placate brand loyalists?

Such a calculated underachiever would look a lot like the 2014 Toyota Tundra.

At some point in the recent past, the fate of the 2014 Tundra was sealed - the company would not make an investment in an entirely new truck, the existing engines would be carried forward and the talked-about small displacement diesel powerplant would be shelved.

When pushed for sales estimates, Toyota said it expects to sell about 107,000 half-ton pickup truck this year and about 130,000 in 2014. But the numbers will level off at that point. Rather than spend the money to build the segment's best product to capture additional conquest sales, Toyota appears to have ceded to the competition. Stepping away from the hard-fought battle between the Detroit Three, it has chosen the path of least resistance - it will dial back its efforts and build the Tundra in Texas simply to satisfy the 100,000+ faithful Toyota owners who show up to buy one every year.

It's that premeditated, defeatist mindset that bought us this refreshed but half-hearted pickup we drove in Pennsylvania. So you'll have to forgive us for walking away from this Toyota with the same feeling.

 

[Derek24]

It's not that bad, definitely not better, but everyone said the same thing 7 years ago when the 2nd gen first was introduced. But I agree the big three are finally stepping up above toyota and offering direct injection and small diesels its just a matter of time before toyota does the same, but perfects these new concepts even more. Hopefully in my case it makes the current 2nd gens a little cheaper so I can finally buy one!

 

[Flagster]

I think I would still rather have a 1st gen...when I bought my 2005 tacoma new I test drove a tundra also...kinda wish i had bought that...

 

[Clutch]

Still trying too hard to be 'American'.....and their poor sales show it

They are trying to be something they are not. They should go back to what made them great in the first place...being Japanese.

 

[bjowett]

While I agree with some of the negative aspects posted here, there still isn't another 1/2 ton truck that can approach the durability of this platform.

 

[huntsonora]

While I agree with some of the negative aspects posted here, there still isn't another 1/2 ton truck that can approach the durability of this platform.

I love your build and appreciate your experience but my 07 Tundra DC was just the worst truck I have ever owned. My 1st Gen Tundra was one of the best trucks I have ever owned. I realize that every brand will kick out a lemon but when that is your first impression of the 2nd gen Tundra it sticks with you. That being said, your truck is awesome

 

[1 Bored Clerk]

No solid front axle and no diesel are probably the two biggest issues with the Tundra. Plus, it just doesn't look like a 'tough truck'. Of course, to me, it looks wimpy just like a Chevy/GMC truck. I just can't wait for one of these companies to ditch the completely stupid GIANT GRILL and associated tall hood that all the companies think they need. It makes an already huge truck even harder to drive and really just doesn't look that cool to me.

American cars/trucks may be getting much better in recent years, but, from my experience over the past 6 years, the dealership network (maintenance/warranty work) is what will continue to keep me out of an american car/truck. I've dealt with Jeep, Ford, Chrysler, and Dodge and they were all absolutely terrible about doing a good job on maintenance and even worse about warranty work. Rude and combative. With all four brands, when returning for warranty work, the first thing out of the service guys mouth, without ever looking at the vehicle, was 'what'd you do to it'. Rather than every experience I've had with Toyota over 3 tacomas and an FJ cruiser, or Honda, the response was always 'So sorry, we'll get right on that'.

 

[Flagster]

No solid front axle and no diesel are probably the two biggest issues with the Tundra. Plus, it just doesn't look like a 'tough truck'. Of course, to me, it looks wimpy just like a Chevy/GMC truck. I just can't wait for one of these companies to ditch the completely stupid GIANT GRILL and associated tall hood that all the companies think they need. It makes an already huge truck even harder to drive and really just doesn't look that cool to me.

American cars/trucks may be getting much better in recent years, but, from my experience over the past 6 years, the dealership network (maintenance/warranty work) is what will continue to keep me out of an american car/truck. I've dealt with Jeep, Ford, Chrysler, and Dodge and they were all absolutely terrible about doing a good job on maintenance and even worse about warranty work. Rude and combative. With all four brands, when returning for warranty work, the first thing out of the service guys mouth, without ever looking at the vehicle, was 'what'd you do to it'. Rather than every experience I've had with Toyota over 3 tacomas and an FJ cruiser, or Honda, the response was always 'So sorry, we'll get right on that'.

None of its competition has a solid front axle??? Why would that make the tundra better...
I doubt toyota will ever make a Tundra HD...

 

[Clutch]

I think I would still rather have a 1st gen...when I bought my 2005 tacoma new I test drove a tundra also...kinda wish i had bought that...

you still can...

sell the taco, might be able to find a 1st gen tundra for the same price or maybe a little cheaper.

 

[Flagster]

you still can...

sell the taco, might be able to find a 1st gen tundra for the same price or maybe a little cheaper.

I look almost every day...problems is most in PHX/Tukson are RWD...hard to find local...most 4wds are up in CO