2022 Toyota Tundra TRD PRO: How Good Is The I-Force Max Hybrid In Heavy Traffic? MPG UPDATED!

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Жыл бұрын

I took my 2022 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro to work to find out how good the I-Force Max hybrid is in heavy traffic. We updated the MPGs and determined whether the TRD Pro would make a good daily driver compared to my 2021 Toyota Prius ECO.
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@brandonmitsuda2055 Жыл бұрын

Our family has Toyota hybrids and Acuras as well 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 our neighbor has a Q7 and they love it 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын

Congratulations again Brandon! The MDX and the Q7 are both great SUVs. I'll record a video later on comparing the two.

@jimchen4755 Жыл бұрын

I got a lot of people was taking pictures of my TRD pro too when I was parked at the lot.

@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын

A TRD Pro is definitely a rare sighting so I can see that happening haha.

@RobustArid379 Жыл бұрын

You Driving 6000 lbs truck in traffic commuting is amazing thing. A Heavy vehicle makes wear and tear on parts more and cost higher versus cost of $89 each tires on a prius. I drive a 2800lbs Toyota Yaris 1.5L tried and true rated 400k miles or 20 years reliable engine and get 39mpg.

@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын

I actually daily drive my 2012 F150 for 9 years and honestly, running costs were average. But I agree, nothing beads daily driving a low maintenance car with great MPG! Toyota does that well 😎

@enfekted13 Жыл бұрын

Depends where you live. I live in the woodlands TX and have steady traffic with lights. So I'm getting 18-19.. hit 20 a little.

@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын

Very true! I used to work in the Woodlands for 7 years and very familiar with the area and traffic lol.

@CodyLeon Жыл бұрын

Can you do a video about the built in dash cam

@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын

Here is the link to my dash cam video on my channel: m.kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bcxzmKl8qbqpcXk.html Unfortunately, I had complete failure on my dash cam. Toyota recently replaced it under warranty and will be recording an updated video soon. Stay tuned and thank you for watching!

@uncleben4560 Жыл бұрын

Tire temps get warmer as your drive depending on outside temperature.

@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын

Got it. Thank you!

@emailsupport2873 Жыл бұрын

Great video. So I’m trying to understand the hybrid and in what conditions it kicks in? Does it also kick in every time you are under a certain speed (such as 5mph)?

@PattyKuluCakes Жыл бұрын

I drive a 2016 Prius and the gas engine turns on when it needs to. It’ll turn on during heavy acceleration, going up inclines, at high speeds, when the traction battery gets low, during cold winter weather to warm up the engine, or when you have the heater on. During highway driving, both the gas engine and the electric motor moves the vehicle. The Tundra’s hybrid is designed for performance as for the Prius’ hybrid is designed for higher MPGs. City driving is where the Prius shines, as stop-and-go traffic allows you to utilize more electricity at low speeds while also capturing energy by regenerative braking. Try watching a KZfaq video of Prius Energy Flow screen. That might help you to understand what’s going on under the hood.

@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the detailed information 👍👍

@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын

Thank you! To answer your question, the I-Force Max turns off the motor early when you’re coming to a stop and you’ll know the hybrid is on because it makes that typical hybrid sound. The electric motor typically turns on at low rpms and low speed. It also helps out during sudden acceleration. But once you have built enough boost the electric motors shuts off. It’s a complex system which is why I would be hesitant modifying this powertrain unless they were parts specifically from Toyota.

@MattN03 Жыл бұрын

I noticed when backing into the parking spot, it was using battery power. I was hoping to see it use battery power in the stop & go situation. Great real world driving examples, thanks!

@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Many more real world driving examples to come. Thank you for watching and if there is anything you would like me to record or highlight, please let me know.

@lrrosales9039 Жыл бұрын

Quick question Tristan…by my calculations you have a 24 gallon tank, but on the brochure it says that the TRD PRO should have a 32 gallon tank? Can you confirm the size of your gas tank?

@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын

If I remember correctly, it does have a 32 gallon tank. However, only about 26 gallons is seen as available. The remaining is actually used for your fuel reserve.

@lrrosales9039 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for responding! That a lot of reserve!

@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын

No problem! Its a definitely a good amount 👍

@scottpomygalski6078 Жыл бұрын

Wait, you were in mostly stop and go and got only 17 mpg? have an old 5.7 and I get the same doing 70 on my 60 mile round trip commute. I don't know, I would like the power, but you are not using it in stop and go on the highway. I would have thought the mpg would be more.

@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын

Hey Scott. I also thought it would be more as well. Expecting at least in the 19-20mpg range. But I am only accomplishing those numbers on open roads. Averaged around 21-22mpg on my drive from Houston to Austin and back. This was the first time I drove the truck in stop and go traffic and yeah, not much of an improvement from the previous 5.7.

@brandonmitsuda2055 Жыл бұрын

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@philipsoucie3015 Жыл бұрын

if you had a head on collision in your prius against your tundra, which vehicle would you walk away from.

@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын

Lol! Well I'd definitely put my money on my Tundra, especially since it recently earned IIHS' top safety pick+ rating

@philipsoucie3015 Жыл бұрын

@@TristanGrimaldo When they do the offset test, they run the vehicle into a barrier and only use the weight of the little golf cart size plastic and tin fishbowl of a car. Gas mileage is nothing compared to disability and death from compacts. Batteries can't be good in said accident.

@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын

@@philipsoucie3015 I completely agree with you that a larger vehicle (like my Tundra or any truck in general) would be the safer alternative. The Toyota Prius does have fairly good crash ratings. But I am too much of a car guy to drive a truck or larger vehicle always. The idea of not driving a sports/performance car in general depresses me lol. I feel like its a good balance. But when the family is with me, we typically take the Tundra or wife's SUV

@brandonmitsuda2055 Жыл бұрын

🤩🤩🤩

@dwafflez1 Жыл бұрын

That little truck was a ram 700 is a Mexican mini truck it cost around 17k

@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын

Thank you for that! I had no idea it even existed.

@Proteanlife Жыл бұрын

Tell Mark I will only mark up 17,500🤣

@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын

🤣👍👍

@jayria08 Жыл бұрын

I conclude you need to drive Prius to work. Lol😅 I hear MDX gas mileage avg is about 17-18mpg 😬

@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын

Lol! I agree with you on the Prius as a daily. It's just painfully slow. I haven't heard much about the MDX. I may need to borrow it from my parents to get a feel for it haha.

@aritruths1452 Жыл бұрын

Definitely would of picked the MDX Type S over Audi.

@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын

I have always been a fan of Acura. Owned a RSX and RDX previously. I really wanted the MDX Type S, but wife previously owned a TLX and didn't like it much lol.

@surf183 Жыл бұрын

The mdx is by far better…even better if it was the type s model 👍🏻

@jimchen4755 Жыл бұрын

The MDX is not as good you think. Take a look of the hood panel, it misaligned so bad.

@02hreblue30 Жыл бұрын

its interface and screen is horrible. Thats why you can buy one now. Way behind

@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын

@@jimchen4755 I'll definitely check it out next time I see my parents and give you some feed back

@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын

@@02hreblue30 I'll definitely check it out next time I see my parents and give you some feed back

@danielcastorena3057 Жыл бұрын

I think that trd pro needs some 35s soon.

@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын

Daniel you're starting to activate the mod bug in me lol! I have been seeing a lot 35s on the TRD Pros and they look awesome! I'll just have to see if the aesthetics of a larger tire is worth the decrease in my MPG lol. Definitely a potential option!

@danielcastorena3057 Жыл бұрын

@@TristanGrimaldo i read somewhere, Don't quote me on this BUT because of the TRD Pro being a hybrid and with the assistance of that electric component jammed between the engine and trans, there is only about a 1mpg decrease on the hybrid models with 35s. On non hybrid there is a substantial decrease 👀🔥

@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын

@@danielcastorena3057 Interesting! If that's the case, I can sacrifice 1mpg for looks lol. Something I'll definitely consider in the future.

@G-Mulaa Жыл бұрын

What do you like most about Daily Driving the Tundra?

@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын

1. Driving experience. Just a fun and comfortable truck to drive. I actually look forward to my commute 2. Technology. A lot of useful features 3. Size and presence. More respect from other drivers and willingness to yield to you 4. Practicality. In case an unexpected large purchase happens I know I can throw it in the trunk

@jimchen4755 Жыл бұрын

I had the fake sound turned off by Toyota. Feel much better and much more comfort.

@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын

Nice!! How did they go about turning it off? Specifically what differences have you noticed since?

@kervinng2107 Жыл бұрын

Hey man are you Filipino?

@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын

Yes I am 🙂

@kervinng2107 Жыл бұрын

@@TristanGrimaldo great man Im here in manila. There are also Tundra TRD pros being sold here. imported from the US. selling price is about 9.5 million pesos. Converted to USD its about 170 grand.

@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын

@@kervinng2107 nice! I was born in Manila. But man that’s crazy it goes for that much there! I couldn’t imagine driving the tundra there considering some of the roads are so narrow! I can literally touch the vehicle next to us by reaching out the window 😁

@rgjohnson3rd Жыл бұрын

best mom's car is the one she is happy with!!!@

@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын

My wife agrees with your comment sir! Haha

@NengVang2007 Жыл бұрын

I got 13mpg max😢

@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын

Do you have the hybrid or non-hybrid? I believe there is a 2-4 mile difference in MPG if I’m not mistaken between the two powertrains. Also depends on how heavy your foot is. Mine is pretty heavy 😂

@NengVang2007 Жыл бұрын

@TristanGrimaldo I had trd pro drive normal

@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын

@@NengVang2007 could very well be our route making the difference. My commute is more highway. I’ve taken the truck in city driving and was seeing 13-15 lol

@NengVang2007 Жыл бұрын

@@TristanGrimaldo yes I drove in city only

@enfekted13 Жыл бұрын

Acura for sure .. Audi has so many fake oil change charge's and higher price parts for nothing.

@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын

Lol my brother owns a Q5 and I believe he mentioned something like this to me. But I agree, parts are super expensive. Even with her BMW X4, the expensive price on parts is mind boggling.