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Toyota Tundra

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The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 78% Detailed ratings

Price $26,210 – $51,515 Payments

Fuel consumption 9.9 – 16.7 L/100km

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This full-size pickup offers the same engine options as the Toyota Sequoia. There’s a 310-hp 4.6L V8 and a 381-hp 5.7L V8. Drivers can choose between 2WD and 4WD, though the 5.7L V8 is only available on the 4x4 variant. Across the board, it’s equipped with a 6-speed transmission. The Tundra comes in regular or double cab configurations. The double cab model is the roomiest of them all in the category.

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10 New Vehicles With a Long List of Recalls

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Top 10 Best Pickups for Towing

Need a vehicle to tow a big trailer or boat, or maybe do serious work around the house, the farm or the jobsite? A full-size pickup is the most logical option, but not all of them are created equal, of course. Below are the top 10 trucks with the highest …November 9, 2024

2024 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro: Hybrid Muscle FTW

Although it doesn’t have any hopes of ever catching the Americans in the full-size pickup segment, Toyota has wisely leveraged its strengths to stand out from rivals and please the Tundra ’s loyal customers. We’re specifically talking about the i-Force MAX hybrid powertrain that’s been available on several models since …May 27, 2024

Ranking: Top 20 Most Durable Vehicles

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Pre-Owned Toyota Tundra: How Much Should You Pay?

Pre-owned vehicles

The Toyota Tundra desperately needed a revamp. And this finally happened for the 2022 model, even though it has no chance of being a real threat to the American full-size pickups. By the way, the previous generation had been launched back in 2007! Fuel consumption has often been one of …September 9, 2022

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2022 Toyota Tundra: Like a Japanese F-150 EcoBoost

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5 Used Cars That Are Now More Expensive Than New

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All-New Toyota, Lexus Infotainment Systems Make a World of Difference

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Buying a Used Pickup Truck: Which Model Should You Choose?

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Toyota Again Recalling Tundra Pickups, Lexus SUVs Due to Engine Debris

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Backup Cameras Again to Blame as 32,000 Toyota Vehicles Get Recalled

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45,000 Toyota Tundras Recalled in Canada, Reverse Lamps to Blame

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2025 Toyota Tundra Adds Rally Flair, Massaging Seats at Last

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Toyota to Replace Engine in Thousands of Tundra Pickups, Lexus LX SUVs

Following several customer complaints and an investigation by U.S. authorities involving its twin-turbocharged 3.5-litre V6, Toyota was forced in May to recall more than 100,000 Tundra pickups and Lexus LX SUVs from the 2022-2023 model years, including 9,979 in Canada. However, no remedy was announced at the time. As it …July 26, 2024

Toyota’s Latest Recall is a Bit Puzzling

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Transmission Issue Affecting 28,000 New Toyota, Lexus Vehicles in Canada

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Motoring TV 2004 Episode 11

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Review: 2016 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro

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2015 Toyota Tundra

This pickup was treated to a facelift last year, getting more aggressive lines and LED lights. The interior was also updated and is now nicer and more carefully crafted than ever.

Review - Toyota Tundra

Motoring's Brad Diamond is at the launch of the all new Toyota Tundra. The question, can Toyota catch the big 3 or do they really care? Motoring 2014 Episode 9 …

Our test drive of the 2011 Toyota Tundra

Our test drive of the 2011 Toyota Tundra

The Car Guide rating 78%

Pros

Good driving position
Comfortable front seats
A real foot rest
Spacious in back (Crewmax)
Practical rear bench (Double Cab)

Cons

Some controls positioned too far away
No all-wheel drive mode for the 4WDs
Displays hard to read when headlamps on
4.6-litre engine quickly overloaded
Fuel consumption quite high

Driving	6/10
Safety	8/10
Interior	8/10
Reliability	9/10
Winter driving	8/10
Comfort	8/10

What's new in 2012

No major change

Competitors

Recalls

Electrical
November 24, 2021
Steering
November 23, 2021
Accessories
October 10, 2013

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