I Admit I Initially Rejected Toyota Tundra Because of V6, But TRD Pro Turned Me From Sceptic To Superfan

This V8 lover truck enthusiast's test drive led him to change his heart about the Toyota Tundra completely.

This afternoon I was surfing Toyota Tundra enthusiast forums and saw one discussion about a V8 lover truck guy who was shuning the Tundra truck because of the lack of V8 engine. But he found towing bliss and surprising power in a Toyota Tundra TRD Pro and ended up buying the 1794 Limited Edition.

"I was one of the guys who didn't want to drive the V6 Toyota Tundra because I loved the power and sound of the V8, till I drove the TRD PRO with the I-Force Max. After that I was just a little bit excited about how it drove. I was going to buy the GMC AT4X with the diesel for the power and the MPG. But when I saw back in 2023 the 1794 Limited Edition Tundra I wanted this truck, but thought I would never have it because only 1500 trucks were being made. I got number 716 and I love this truck and its power. I am not missing the V8 at all, and I am very happy and blessed to have this truck. I miiss my 2015, but this 2024 is killing it," writes one user in the Toyota Tundra Enthusiasts forum.

What are we seeing here? I see excitement, relief, and a type of vindication.

He's thrilled with the performance of his new Tundra TRD Pro with iForce Max. Phrases like "a little bit excited" and "I LOVE this truck and this POWER" show his enthusiasm.

He was worried he wouldn't get his dream truck, the 1794 Limited Edition, because only 1,500 were made. Getting number 716 seems to be a stroke of luck for him.

He admits he initially rejected the V6 for lack of power, but his test drive of the iForce Max changed his mind. There's a sense of satisfaction in this realization.

Some forum members say "come back to this threat in four years and tell us about your truck's problems." But I would like to keep it positive. 

Those 1794 LEs are "sweet" trucks. He loves his truck. He may not have any issues with it.

Torque News Take on Getting a 1794 Edition Tundra Truck

I'd say that's awesome to hear about your experience with the new Tundra TRD Pro! It sounds like he had a similar journey to a lot of folks who are used to the roar of a V8. The iForce Max is definitely a game-changer, and it's great that he was open to giving it a shot.

Snagging number 716 of the 1794 Limited Edition is somewhat unique! Those trucks are incredible, and it's clear he is loving every minute behind the wheel. By the way, the 1794 Tundra is the most unique Toyota Tundra trim with 4 surprising facts.

I've read there are a lot of people surprised by the power of the iForce Max setup. It's a perfect blend of power and efficiency, and it sounds like he is getting both in spades. The towing comment is interesting too – is there a specific trailer he is pulling that the Tundra handles well?

For anyone else out there who might be on the fence about the V6 or the iForce Max, I would like to hear your opinion guys. Please, click the red link below and write your comment V6 vs V6 or Force Max on a Tundra and join our discussion.

Have you ever been surprised by the performance of a vehicle that didn't seem powerful on paper? What features are most important to you in a truck? Is it power, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, or something else entirely? If you could get your hands on a limited edition vehicle, what would it be and why?

Armen Hareyan is the founder and the Editor in Chief of Torque News. He founded TorqueNews.com in 2010, which since then has been publishing expert news and analysis about the automotive industry. He can be reached at Torque News Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, and Youtube. He has more than a decade of expertise in the automotive industry with a special interest in Tesla and electric vehicles.

Image source: Collage from the original forum image, linked above and used Under the fair use doctrine of the U.S. copyright statute.