OK...time to trade my trusty 2019 for 2024-25?

Since we buy our personal and company use vehicles through my company I'm thinking time to upgrade to a later Tundra 2024-2025.
Don't get me wrong my current 2019 Limited CM TRD has been pretty damn good to me. Hitting 210,000 miles with nary an issue other than some ABS sensor crap.

I was perusing the Toyota website and am nothing but confused as to what package or series to look at now.
Probably stay in the Platinum, 1794, or Limited's.

What's you 3rd Gen guy's take on these later models and packages?
Hybrids?
I-Force Max?

Don't need off-roading kitted up to the max as if I'm down to the Baja Peninsula Race.
Comfort and accoutrements are key. And a decent f&%cking sound system for once!

 

I vote for keeping the 2019.

 

Keep it.

 

Sell it. There will be at least one happy man in any case.

 

Good luck on your choice, can't go wrong with Limited on up, just depends on how much fluff you want. The off road or pro pkgs. will ride a little firmer than the standard. Test a few out & let us know what you think.

 

Can't speak for the packages as mine is a sr5 OR. But as to the engine. If the I-force gives you all the power that your going to need why complicate it anymore then you have to. Reminds me of when I bought my motorcycle. As soon as i said yes they were pushing different pipes and breathers and I don't what else to increase the power. My thoughts at that time and still today is "will this thing I'm buying do everything I need it to do" and if the answer is yes then why do I need all this extra. As far as when to pull the trigger, if you are currently happy with what you have I would wait till the end of the year to see how all this other crap is working out and by then they will be offering incentives to move their 25s. Best of luck in whatever you decide.

 

I say keep it. It’s been a good truck. Take it another 100k and then evaluate it then.

 

Keep the 2019.

 

LOL..5 out of 7 responses from non-Gen3 owners. It really must be boring on their forum.

OP, I traded in a clean well-running 2015 1794 with 140K miles on it, and I have no regrets.

I like my '23 1794, but I'm not in love with it. All the tech is both a blessing and a curse. My new truck handles and performs a lot better on pavement than my 2015. There is a lot less body lean in sharp corners, acceleration is better, and it tows better. Mileage is also significantly improved, and the longer range per tank full is a plus on long road trips.

Now the cons, besides the obvious recall concerns. My Gen 3 doesn't handle washboarded dirt roads as well. The rear end axle hops and kicks out more. I'm hoping upgraded shocks takes care of that. The adaptive cruise is too aggressive on the brakes in moderate traffic, and will overheat the rotors in certain driving situations, causing an annoying shudder until the brakes cool down. I've learned to avoid using adaptive cruise in those situations. A lot of the nanny features, like lane centering, parking assist, rear collision detection, auto stop/start etc.. are all features I either disable or don't use.

As for trim levels, I love the 1794. Passengers who have never been in a 1794 often comment favorably as soon as they get in. Usual comments are something like, "Wow, I didn't realize these Tundras are so nice inside!"

Good luck with your decision.

 

I find it funny that even when the OP specifically directs his questions to "you 3rd Gen guys" in the 3rd Gen Tundras(2022+) subforum, the 2nd Gen guys can't resist jumping in.
Maybe it's a reading comprehension problem...I don't know.

From a purely economic standpoint? I assume your 2019 is paid off and has been reliable. Keep it and continue to enjoy it for many miles to come.

Economics aside, and you want what the 3rd Gen has to offer? (No snark about the potential for engine failure needed, thanks guys.)

You're already set on '24/'25, so much less chance for issues.
"Hybrids?
I-Force Max?"
One and the same. I-Force = no Hybrid system. I-Force Max = same engine with Hybrid motor attached.

For me the only real benefit I can see from the Hybrid system is if one tows. A lot.
The additional weight, (and subsequent loss of payload) complexity and loss of storage space sealed it for me. No Hybrid for me.
I've towed a 6500# RV several times now and the standard engine configuration does it effortlessly.

"Comfort and accoutrements are key. And a decent f&%cking sound system for once!"

I find my loaded up Limited plenty comfortable for me.
I don't NEED leather or some of the other super fancy-pants options of the higher trims, but the bigger issue was I didn't want to pay THAT much for a new truck. (1794 or Platinum pricing.)
With that said, I didn't really NEED the TRD Offroad package either. I could have skipped it for what my needs really are, but the truck was perfect for me otherwise so I went with it.
I probably sacrifice a little bit of ride quality with the TRD Offroad.

Ultimate comfort with nicest interior IMO? Probably a Platinum with AVS suspension.
Don't know if the longer (6.5) bed contributes to a nicer ride, but a longer wheelbase is usually smoother.

As far as sound system, I cant compare to yours, but the 3rd Gen JBL system is nothing to write home about unfortunately.
It's not terrible, but it's not great either.

 

I maybe hearing tow hooks for 2026!!

 

OEM Option available for the 2022-2025 now......

 

Rally Pkg on the 25s looks like a very interesting group of options.

 

Who wants to live in the past. Buy the New One.

 

You know it!

 

I'd give my left nut to live in the past again. So called "progress" hasn't been progressive in my eyes. I'm happy and comfortable in retirement, but when I want to enjoy a ride, just for a ride's sake, I take my old 1981 Jeep CJ7 for a spin, with the top off.

 

Wait for a 2026!

 

Dont worry pal....being a teenager in the 80's was the best time of life. I was relating to creature comforts of life , old school window down...new school turn on the AC. ( my idea of roughing it now is 2 remote controls ) I embrace the technology advancements....the social shit, I keep to myself. And the shit we did and got away with in the 80's was insane.

 

Curious what kind of mileage you guys are getting towing with the new motors?

 

The longer I own my GEN 3 the older and more outdated my old gen2 looks. Best decision I made.

 

Get a 2025! The quality on my Tundra limited iForce max is damn near perfect! I’ve gotten her up to almost 85 (without even trying!) and there’s been no wind noise or rattles at all! This 3rd gen powertrain is buttery smooth too.

 

Each his own but when I sat in a 2022 and sat in a 2019. I left with the 2019.
I have no regrets and at the time the 2022 was cheaper

 

I get anywhere from 6-14 mpg with about a 4800lb camper trailer. Towing is hell on mileage no matter what you drive (as long as we are talking about gassers). The mileage gains are all when driving untethered with summer fuel and open highways. You’ll see well above 20 fairly regularly.

 

It is, but I see 6-10 with my 5.7.

 

6mpg? I’m around 10 mpg and very rarely see 8mpg if I push it hard. Sometime I see 12mpg.

 

Yes, 6 with a headwind. Normal is 8.5-9.5 pulling at 60-65. 10 is great. 12 is unheard of.

Nash 22H.

 

WOW, you drive some serious miles!!! My 2020 only has a mere 61K in comparison!! Good luck with new purchase! Not sure if the rumors are true or not, but they may be doing a refresh in 2026 if you can wait that long!

-T

 

2024 limited TRD offroad here with premium package, and some more I don't remember.
I decided none-hybrid = less problems long term, the I-force itself its powerfull enough for me.
The only 2 things I don't like My JBL sound system is crap, air conditioner is poor.

 

Long time Toyota fan here still have 1995 Land Cruiser and 1997 4Runner V6 manual...just traded up from 2023 TRD 1794 to 2024 1794 limited edition which is hybrid. New truck is amazing and at this point a left over 2024 in Platinum or 1794 can be had for $10k off msrp and good credit gets you 2.99 for 72 months. You might get close to that on a 2025 from a volume dealer. only real difference is seats are now massaging and tailgate powers up and down. market is soft overall and dealers are sitting on big inventory. I've owned every Tundra and 1st and 2nd gen Tacomas. The only weak spot is JBL which is mainly high volume bass. Tows my trailer with car on it @ 5500lbs like it's not even there but does drop from 20mpg highway to 15. Go drive a couple and shop your trade and or put it on FB marketplace. Best of luck in your search!

 

If you’re looking to get a new truck to increase your mileage while towing, then you should only be looking at a Diesel.