2018 Toyota Tundra

In spite of the fact that it's eclipsed by celebrated American pickups, the Tundra spreads its bread with the Toyota nameplate and rough terrain adroitness. Not at all like U.S. rivals, the Tundra is a V-8-just lineup; there's a standard 4.6-liter V-8 and a discretionary 5.7-liter that uncorks 401 lb-ft of torque. Both combine with a six-speed programmed and back or four-wheel drive. Pressing in individuals is simple with an enormous team taxi inside; too terrible it frustrates with dreary quality and a dated plan. In like manner, the Tundra's bulbous body emerges, however its look has become long in the tooth. Toyota has kept its maturing pickup applicable through consistent updates, for example, the current year's augmentations of standard dynamic security highlights. All things considered, the Tundra remains an unobtrusive pickup-truck choice until its genuinely necessary significant makeover.

HIGHS

Very much prepared lineup, huge group taxi, and proficient rough terrain bundles.

LOWS

Inauspicious mileage, maturing powertrains and styling.

Decision

A tired yet trusty work horse in a stable of stallions.

What's New for 2018?

Far shy of a noteworthy invigorate, the 2018 Tundra gets minor front-end updates and standard dynamic wellbeing gear. The customary taxi and the TRD Pro model are not any more accessible; the last is supplanted by the all-new TRD Sport. Contingent upon trim, there's another billet-style grille or a honeycomb rendition. Each Tundra has refreshed outside lighting, with specific models getting the LED treatment. The inside has a reconsidered gage bunch with a bigger 4.2-inch driver show. The most convincing expansion is Toyota Safety Sense. This suite of cutting edge wellbeing helps incorporates forward-impact cautioning, robotized crisis braking, path takeoff cautioning, programmed high-pillars, and versatile journey control. These increases position the Tundra close by its dated local adversary, the Ram 1500.

What Was New for 2017?

The Tundra got a minor upgrade in 2014 and dropped its V-6 motor in 2015. Changes were negligible for 2017 models, with a tow-hitch recipient that wound up plainly standard on the Tundra. The Limited model included standard power-customizable front seats; a discretionary power sunroof was offered just with the team taxi. SR models included Barcelona Red Metallic, Super White, or dark paint hues. Six more shading choices were added to the SR5 and the Limited. The TRD Pro lost most outside hues however added red trim to the palette.

Trims and Options We'd Choose

The SR5 is the most mainstream show and the passage point for our Tundra of decision. It begins at $34,125. We'd pick the CrewMax taxi for its roomy back seat, however know it's just accessible with a 5.5-foot bed that is too short for no-nonsense business utilize. Those intrigued by towing more than 6800 pounds will need the bigger 5.7-liter V-8, which has a base towing limit of 8800 pounds. That motor and four-wheel drive knock expenses to $40,865. While we were content with that setup in 2017, we understood the Tundra's actual esteem is found with rough terrain gear. For this we like the second-level TRD Off-Road bundle ($2740) and in addition the SR5 Upgrade bundle ($1220), which together include:

• Front container seats with a power-customizable driver's seat

• 18-inch TRD wheels with off-road tires

• LED headlights and mist lights

• Trail-tuned Bilstein stuns

Our 2018 Toyota Tundra SR5 CrewMax with the TRD Off-Road and SR5 Upgrade bundles rings in at $44,825. That is more costly that the 2017 Tundra we prescribed, yet in addition a few thousand not as much as some correspondingly prepared adversaries.