The new Toyota Tundra is a great truck. The more time you spend in it, the more you will enjoy it. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of the Tundra.
Pro: Comfort
The Toyota Tundra is comfortable enough to drive all day, thanks to its well-padded and comfortable seats. They even help improve posture and reduce fatigue. Then, there’s the 1974 Edition with leather-wrapped soft-touch surfaces that is very comfortable. The armrests and comfortable and quite relaxing too. The carpet, while nice, will make you feel guilty if you mess it up.
Con: The Toyota Tundra is a guzzler
The Toyota Tundra is equipped with an i-FORCE 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 engine that churns out 389hp and 479 lb-ft of torque. There’s also an option – i-FORCE MAX Hybrid that generates 437hp and 583 lb-ft of torque. The former gets about 16.8 mpg in Eco Mode, while the latter gets an estimated 20mpg in the city and 24mpg on the highway. However, this is not surprising for a truck its size.
Pro: Tech
The Tundra features a screen that is visible even in sunlight. There’s also a wireless charger in the front of the center console. The Tundra also offers wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Con: Limited visibility
The Toyota Tundra’s massive side mirrors are both great and not so great. They’re great for seeing the trailer and whatever is behind it. But, at turns, they may create blind spots in certain conditions. The second-row headrests also block part of the view of the road. Fortunately, you get a larger-than-average rear window.
Pro: Fun
The Tundra features several driving modes – Eco, Normal, Comfort, Custom, Sport, and Sport+. In Eco, the acceleration is sluggish, but in Sport+ the suspension tightens up, and the acceleration improves.
Con: The turning radius is huge
The new Tundra is longer, taller, and wider than its previous versions, so parking it will take some time and effort. Its turning radius is about 24 to 26 feet. In comparison, some of its competitors have a parking radius between 20 and 26 feet, making them easier to maneuver. Still, the Tundra’s larger parking radius means you get more space, so this, in fact, works to its benefit.
The Tundra is a reliable ride. If you’re in the market for a new pickup, make sure to test drive the Tundra.