Toyota's long-running full-size pickup, the Tundra has become adept at delivering exactly what the market wants: rugged style, plenty of grunt and a slew of configurations. Despite its badge, the Tundra is styled and equipped in the tradition of its domestic competitors.
What's New for 2015
The V6 engine has been dropped, and the new TRD Pro model provides enhanced off-road performance.
Choosing your Toyota Tundra
The Tundra received a thorough restyle just last year, so it looks the part of a modern pickup. You have a choice of three cab styles: Regular, Double and CrewMax. Both the Double and CrewMax have four doors and can carry up to six passengers, but the CrewMax offers full-width rear doors and more legroom in back. The Regular Cab comes only with the long bed (8.1 feet), while the Double can get either the short (5.5 feet) or long bed. The CrewMax is available with the short bed only.
The Tundra's 4.6-liter V8 is good for 310 horsepower, and the optional 5.7-liter achieves 381 horsepower. Four-wheel drive is available with either engine, and a six-speed automatic transmission is standard across the board. Towing capacity reaches 10,400 pounds with the larger V8.
As before, the deep model lineup covers a lot of market territory:
SR
Available in Regular or Double Cab form, the entry-level SR gets matte black exterior trim, heated mirrors, power windows and locks, Bluetooth phone and audio, a rearview camera and a four-speaker sound system with a CD player. Cloth seats and full carpeting are also standard, but you can specify an all-vinyl interior instead.
SR5
Comes in Double Cab or CrewMax body styles with chrome exterior trim, expanded instrumentation, and satellite and HD radio. The CrewMax also gets a power rear window and overhead console. The available SR5 Upgrade package adds front bucket seats with driver power, additional interior storage and and an alarm system. The TRD Pro version of the SR5 comes with an off-road suspension, skid plates, all-terrain tires on 18-inch alloy wheels and special styling details throughout.
Limited
Builds on the SR5 with leather upholstery, heated front seats with passenger power, a navigation system with integrated smartphone apps, 20-inch wheels, enhanced chrome exterior trim and dual-zone automatic climate control.The Premium package adds front and rear parking sensors, express up/down windows, illuminated entry lighting and a glass-breakage detector. A blind-spot monitoring system with cross-traffic alert becomes available at this level.
Platinum
Tops of CrewMax models with unique wheels, more chrome, power-folding and auto-dimming mirrors, a sunroof, upgraded leather upholstery, ventilated front seats with driver memory and a 12-speaker JBL sound system.
1794 Edition
Equipped like the Platinum, but with a Western design theme that includes silver exterior accents and a saddle-brown extended leather interior with faux suede trim.
The SR is obviously intended for work, whereas the SR5 is for sporty and outdoor types. When it comes to personal or family transportation, the Limited provides the best blend of luxury and value in our view.