Toyota has launched many cars in the past years in India such as Toyota Fortuner, Toyota Camry, 2020 Toyota Fortuner 2.8L 4X4 AT, 2018 Toyota Innova Crysta 2.4 VX MT 7STR, Toyota Corolla Altis G Mt, Toyota Innova Crysta. Now, they are expecting the launch of a new car in the Indian Market which is the Toyota Tundra. Let’s focus more on the Toyota Tundra Price, launch date, price, features, etc.
Understanding Toyota Tundra
It is a pickup truck that is beneficial for loading and towing heavy objects. Toyota Tundra will be the second pickup truck for the Indian market after the Toyota Hilux. Let’s deep dive into their prices, specifications, etc.
Launch Date
The launch date of Toyota Tundra is expected to be in the middle of 2025, with some additional features too since Toyota doesn’t see any demand for the product in India.
Features of Toyota Tundra
It provides the following features
- It has fabric-trimmed seats and 4-way manually adjustable driver and front passenger seats.
- It is available with an i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain that generates 583 lb.-ft. of torque. The maximum torque generated from the electric motor generator is 2400 rpm or revolutions per minute.
- It has a towing capacity of up to 12000 lbs or 5400 kgs which is similar to 1400 kg more than the Asian elephant
- It features a standard rear glass window that is electrically controlled which means you can move upward and downward with the push of a button.
Interior
For the comfort of the customer, it has ventilated and heated seats with a heated steering wheel and a rear sunshade. It may provide an option for the panoramic sunroof. Toyota Tundra also comes with an 8-inch infotainment screen or can come with an option of a 14-inch touchscreen infotainment system with smartphone integration by Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The rear differential can be electronically locked in 4×4 models, with Multi-Terrain Select (MTS) and crawl control. Additionally, there are features like Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) and Lane Departure Alert(LDA) which alert the driver if a truck starts changing lanes without activating indicators.
Specifications
- It has an engine type of i-Force, Twin-Turbo, V6 with an engine displacement of 3.5 L. It contains 6 cylinders and the valve per cylinder is 4 with a compression ratio of 10.4:1. It has an emission of LEV 3 and an automatic transmission of 10-speed with automatic clutch and 2wd drive.
- Its max power is 389 hp and its max torque of 649.4 Nm, its mileage is 7-10 kmpl with a top speed of 170 kmph, and its driving range is between 595-935 km, and contains tubeless tires.
- Talking about the dimensions and the weight, its length is 5,933 mm, and a width of 2,037 mm with a height of 1,981 mm. It has a wheelbase of 3,701 mm and ground clearance of 236 mm and it weighs 2,311 kg with a fuel tank capacity of 85 liters and a seating capacity of 5.
- It has 5 doors and front head room of 1,041 mm and rear head room of 977.9 mm with front shoulder room of 1,651 mm with rear shoulder room of 1,610 mm and front leg room of 1,046 mm and rear leg room of 845.8 mm.
Toyota Tundra Price
Toyota Tundra Price is expected to range from 55 lakh to 75 lakh, depending upon the levels(SR INR 55.0 lakh, SR5 INR 60.0 lakh, Limited INR 65.0 lakh, TRD Off-Road INR 70.0 lakh, TRD Pro INR 75.0 lakh)
Mileage
The Toyota Tundra’s mileage ranges from 7.6kmpl in the city and 10 kmpl on the highway to 6.3kmpl in the city to 7.6 kmpl on the highway.
| SR | 7.6 kmpl in city 10 kmpl in highway |
| SR5 | 7.2kmpl in city 9.3 kmpl in highway |
| Limited | 7.2 kmpl in city 8.9 kmpl in highway |
| TRD Off-Road | 6.8 kmpl in city 8.5 kmpl in highway |
| TRD Pro | 6.3 kmpl in city 7.6 kmpl in highway |
Colors Available of Toyota Tundra
The colors of the Tundra are as follows:
- The model SR will come with White, Super White, Magnetic Gray Metallic, Black Cement, Barcelona Red Metallic and Calvary Blue Metallic
- The model SR 5 will come with Ice Cap Metallic, Solar Shot (Orange), Midnight Black Metallic, Wind Chill Pearl and Voodoo Blue
- There is no information regarding TRD Off-Road and TRD Pro
Best Competitors of Toyota Tundra
While choosing, the Toyota Tundra as a car, let’s focus on their competitors
- Ford Endeavour: It is a full-size SUV with an expected price range to be Rs. 35.0 lakh – Rs. 45.0 lakh
- Jeep Wrangler: Jeep Wrangler is a full-size SUV with an expected price range to be Rs. 83.0 lakh – Rs. 88.0 lakh
- Mahindra Scorpio-N: Mahindra Scorpio-N is a full-size SUV with an expected price range to be Rs. 12.99 lakh – Rs. 23.99 lakh
- Morris Garages (MG) Gloster: which is a full-size SUV with an expected price range to be Rs. 85.0 lakh – Rs. 95.0 lakh
Reviews
Let’s go through some U.S. reviews about Toyota Tundra
- According to the U.S. News & World: It scores very well in reliability as well as towing capacity but it still lags behind competitors in fuel economy and interior design.
- According to the Car and Driver: It appreciates the smooth ride and powerful engines. But finds fault with the lack of a full-time drive option and the fuel economy is also not impressive.
- According to the Edmunds: It appreciates the strong towing capacity but criticizes ride quality as stiff and the bed height to be inconvenient.
- According to J.D. Power: It is predicted as an average performer in reliability compared to its competitors.
Accessories
- For the exterior, you need bed liners, tonneau covers, running boards, wheel upgrades, etc.
- For the interior, you need all-weather floor mats, seat covers, cargo organizers, etc.
FAQs About Toyota Tundra
Ans. The launch date of the Toyota Tundra is expected to be in the middle of 2025, with some additional features too since Toyota doesn’t see any demand for the product in India.
Ans. Depending on the trim levels, the price of the Tundra is expected to range from 55 lakh to 75 lakh.
Ans. The competitors of Tundra are Ford Endeavour, Jeep Wrangler, Mahindra Scorpio-N, and Morris Garages (MG) Gloster.
