Wait for the Electrified Tundra, or buy before?

[Dirt-Merchant]

So my current 2007 Tundra is getting a bit long in the tooth and I will need to replace it soon. Would like to stick with the Tundra as it has been a completely reliable vehicle, both on and off road. The question is, do I wait and get the 2022 version that will be (rumored, but most likely) electrified? Or get one of the current non-electrified models? I am leaning towards the non-electrified as they have been refined since 2007 and all the kinks are worked out. I got bit with some issues in the brand new version 1.0 2007 model that have since been worked out (freeway hop, etc). A new platform being version 1.0 is worrisome, especially being for off-road.

Pros and cons of waiting for the 2022 I can think of:

2021 non-electrified
1. Long running platform with time in the field
2. Stable reliable platform for 14 years
3. Not so great gas mileage (but not worse than what I have now)
4. Aftermarket parts are already available
5. Maybe not the latest tech features

2022 Electrified
1. Better gas mileage
2. Updated, refreshed interior/exterior, modern tech features (assumed)
3. Version 1.0 of new platform
4. New motor, possible new 4x4 components that may be untested in the field over time
5. Possible wait for aftermarket parts


What are your thoughts on this? I'd like to hear....

 

[haaken675]

electric/hybrid sounds like problems and extra expense in the long run, no thanks....Not to mention being a beta tester for a new model.

 

[Tundracamper]

What Mr. J said. I don’t care if it is Toyota.

 

[MidOH]

The past thing a half ton needs is more weight. Skip the electric junk until it's more advanced than a flash light.

I'll consider it when fusion is available. I generally would choose to avoid business with a chinese strip mine prisoner labor camp, whenever available.

 

[SquishBang]

Supposedly, the new Tundra will be using the Lexus TTV6. Not sure if the Hybrid version will also. I am looking forward to a Tundra Prime PHEV.
I have heard from Lexus techs that the new TTV6, that the new Tundra is receiving, is basically an "engine out" cluster-dookey if it needs to be worked on. Incredibly complex. And, although Toyotas are typically reliable, many people wince at the complexity of the new TTV6.

I've been waiting for the new Tundra to come out, I am considering one. However, new truck prices are ridiculous and my 2007 Titan is dead nuts reliable and still runs like new. I won't consider a new Titan, any "Big 3" or the current, ancient Tundra. So, I may be stuck with my old truck for a while!

As for whether or not to buy, no one knows even one, single statistic about the new Tundra. Payload? MPGs? Engine choices? Trims? Price? All unknown. I'd wait if I were you, unless you need a new truck. If it's just a "want", wait.

 

[MazeVX]

Avoid electrical and hybrid vehicles if you are going to leave high population areas. It's city technology. No matter the reputation of the brand.

 

[Dirt-Merchant]

So apparently there will be a non-electrified version available which I didnt realize, but will have the Lexus engine.

 

[Ozarkian]

I have personally seen the troubles with Toyota hybrid batteries over and over again. I would never own a hybrid or full electric vehicle based on that... at least not for many, many years of further refinement. Compound that with taking the thing off-road and through river crossing and banging underbodies and all that, I think you are asking for trouble in my lowly, unrequested opinion.

I am not convinced Toyota's new generation of vehicles isn't going to pummel their reliability and resale reputation. I'm happy to own the old school V6 in my 2019 4runner.

 

[MidOH]

The spy shots all seem to show small wheel wells and low ground clearance.

I don't want to dump $6000 into a truck to fit decent tires, that fit the other trucks box stock.

 

[Dirt-Merchant]

Thank you all, you bring up valid points. A hybrid is off the table for me. And based on some things I have heard about the Lexus engine the non-electric version is getting, the Tundra is looking less and less appealing. The current Rams look real nice..

 

[MidOH]

If you go Ram or Ford consider moving up to a 250/2500.

 

[Dirt-Merchant]

If you go Ram or Ford consider moving up to a 250/2500.

Will do, thanks