TFLtruck Today Episode #2: Top Truck from the 2016 Texas Truck Rodeo

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On this episode of TFLtruck Today, Roman Mica and Andre Smirnov discuss the Top 5 truck from the 2016 Texas Truck Rodeo.

5. 2017 Ford Raptor

Journalists were not allowed to drive the brand new Raptor at this event, but we could take rides with a Ford engineer behind the wheel. The second generation Raptor gets up to speed very quickly thanks to lighter overall weight and boosted power (450 hp and 510 lb-ft of torque). The truck has a distinct V6 sound. Check out the 2017 Raptor video.

4. 2017 Ram Power Wagon

The massive off-road heavy duty truck is back for 2017 with an updated exterior elements and a refreshed interior. The 2017 Power Wagon mechanical bits are the same as before – the 6.4L HEMI V8, the 6-speed automatic transmission, the locking front and rear diffs, the winch, and the rest. Stay tuned to the video coming very soon.

3. 2017 Nissan Titan XD Regular Cab

This was the first opportunity to drive the 2017 Titan regular cab. This truck was the Titan XD with the 5.0L Cummins V8 turbo diesel. The truck is able to sit three people across. It has a small storage area behind the seats, and an 8-foot bed in the back. Stay tuned for this video.

2. 2017 Ford F-150 FX4 10-speed

How does the new 2017 F-150 with the second generation 3.5L EcoBoost V6 and the 10-speed automatic transmission handle an off-road course? We had to find out. The FX4 off-road package is still there. Stay tuned for this video.

1. 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro

The new king of Tacomas, the 2017 TRD Pro version, is finally here. We were fortunate to get a first drive in the truck. This truck is taller, wider, and has more wheel traffic. This video is going live October 14th, 2016.

Andre Smirnov
Andre Smirnov is an Automotive Enthusiast, Producer, Reviewer, Videographer, Writer, Software Engineer, Husband, Father, and Friend.