20/09/2021
** The all new 3rd generation TUNDRA **
Everything is BIG in Texas. The full size truck is LHD only /North American market exclusive and assembled @ Toyota Motor Manufacturing, TX.
The V8 is DEAD. A detailed presentation is attached, please go through it for full analysis.
The pickup is available with 3.5L Twin Turbo V6 pumping 389HP & 649NM of Torque. The second engine is 3.5LV6 Twin Turbo Hybrid making 437HP & 790NM Torque. 10 speed automatic transmission is standard on both engines. Hybrid gets an electric motor coupled between the engine and transmission.
The previous generation Tundra with 5.7L naturally aspirated V8 was making 381HP and 544NM of Torque. The newer turbocharged engine with lower displacement makes more power and torque beside being more fuel efficient.
Truck is available in Double-Cab and Crew-Max configuration. Depending on body style, 5.5 , 6.5 or 8.1 feet long Bed will be available. The Truck has payload capacity of 880kgs [ increase of 11% over last gen ] depending on varaint while it can tow a 5.4 Ton trailer [ increase of 17.6% over last generation ].
The new model is based on Toyota’s New Global Architecture and specifically the GA-F platform, which is designed for the body on frame SUVs and pickup trucks. The pickup shares its underpinning with the new LC300 Land Cruiser. The Hybrid powertrain in Tundra means, we will see a Turbo hybrid V6 on the Land Cruiser as well during its life cycle.
6 varaints will be offered ; SR, SR5, LIMITED, PLATINUM, 1794 and Top of the line TRD-PRO. Pricing for new Truck is not known but the previous generation starts @ around $35000. Expect the new one to start around same price and can reach/ cross $60K for the loaded varaint.
Some of the main rivals are Chevy Silverado, Dodge RAM, Nissan Titan , GMC Sierra and the world's best selling Ford F- Series.