Description
The Tundra is equipped with a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 that churns out 389 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque and sends power through a 10-speed automatic to the rear wheels. A part-time four-wheel drive system is available for about $3,000.
The modern powertrain helps the Tundra achieve 19 miles per gallon combined (20 MPG with two-wheel drive) per the EPA which is significantly better than the last generation but only good enough to match the RAM’s electrified V8 but falls one shy of the F-150’s more powerful turbocharged V6.
Like most of its competitors, the Tundra offers a hybrid powertrain for more performance and a bit more efficiency.
The Tundra can tow up to 12,000 pounds and even in crew cab four-wheel drive configuration, it can still pull about 11,000 pounds and haul about 1,700 pounds in the bed – more than the RAM which also features coil springs but slightly less than the Ford and Chevrolet which run leaf springs.
Safety Features
The Tundra is standard with automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control with lane centering, automatic high beams, and road sign assist. The SR5 offers blind spot monitoring with trailer detection and rear cross-traffic alert with the Convenience Package ($1,560) which is included on the Limited (and up) trim.
Top Safety Pick+ and earns Superior ratings for its vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian (daytime) collision prevention and Good (best) ratings for its upgraded headlights (standard on the Platinum trim). The government (NHTSA) has not yet rated the Tundra.
Connectivity
The SR and SR5 are equipped with an eight-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and SiriusXM compatibility, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and remote connectivity. A 14-inch touchscreen is optional on the SR5 and standard on the Limited which offers a premium sound system that is then standard on the Platinum trim which also gains a wireless charger.
