TOYOTA has pitched its new Tundra Restricted “full measurement” pick-up at $155,990 excluding on-road prices making the Large T’s large truck the priciest in its phase.
Although notionally outgunned by a few V8 opponents, the petrol/electrical V6 hybrid Tundra’s mixed parallel hybrid powertrain churns out a phase main 326kW/790Nm, a excessive benchmark certainly, going a way in direction of assuaging the premium price ticket.
GM’s Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2-litre V8 is from $130,500 +ORC, Ram’s 1500 Large Horn 5.7-litre V8 is from $119,950 +ORC (whereas shares final), and Ford’s F150 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 XLT brief wheelbase entry mannequin is from $106,950 +ORC with the LWB possibility including $1000.
The imposing Tundra arrives in dealerships now after a complete analysis program involving a big group of Tundra “babysitters” who labored, performed and lived with the car offering suggestions a yr out from it turning into out there in ‘Aussiefied’ type.
Changing the car from left-hand drive to right-hand drive is a primary for Toyota Australia which partnered with the Melbourne-based Walkinshaw Automotive Group for native re-engineering and growth of the US-sourced car throughout a six-year program.
Toyota says the brand new Tundra presents “excellent efficiency, consolation and a giant, daring on-road presence, all constructed to Toyota’s high quality, sturdiness and reliability requirements”.
Toyota Australia’s vice chairman gross sales, advertising and franchise operations Sean Hanley stated the intensive growth work, plus the continued 12-month Tundra Insider buyer analysis program, ensured the Tundra greater than met the calls for of Australian clients and our distinctive circumstances.
“Toyota has by no means earlier than labored with a 3rd celebration to re-engineer a car for right-hand drive so we wanted to make sure that it met our high-quality requirements, and the result’s one thing that every one events will be pleased with,” he stated.
“Its daring fashionable design, the excessive stage of efficiency from its twin-turbo V6 i-Power Max powertrain, and spacious snug inside will enchantment to a wide range of clients, whether or not as a piece car for carrying instruments and employees round city, or getting out onto the open street and touring the nation with a caravan or boat in tow.”
Dimensionally, the brand new Tundra measures 5955mm lengthy, 2040mm extensive and 1985mm tall sitting on a 3700mm wheelbase, bestowing it with an imposing presence on the street heightened by its truck-like entrance and blocky profile which was crafted at Toyota North America’s Calty Design Analysis studios in California and Michigan.
The eye-grabbing entrance is dominated by an expansive grille framed in fact by a chrome octagonal bezel, and flanked by daring T-shaped LED headlight clusters that includes automated excessive beam know-how.
There’s even an energetic entrance spoiler beneath the grille that mechanically deploys and retracts for floor clearance and aerodynamic features primarily based on driving circumstances.
The compulsory flared wheel arches home appropriate black and chrome 20-inch alloy wheels whereas the usual crushed tube aspect steps assist allow quick access to the extensive opening entrance and rear doorways.
A take a look at the again reveals a continuation of the chunky, purposeful type exhibited on the remainder of the Tundra’s exterior highlighted by a broad tailgate and massive vertical rear LED gentle clusters and a rear bumper with an built-in step offering quick access to the massive rear cargo tub that gives a most payload of 758kg.
The Tundra is out there in 9 exterior colors consisting of Glacier White, Frosted White, Graphite, Silver Storm, Eclipse Black, Feverish Purple, Classic Brown Pearl, Jungle Khaki and Saturn Blue.
Energy comes from 3.5-litre twin-turbo petrol V6 i-Power Max powertrain that delivers essentially the most energy and torque ever provided by a Toyota car in its Australian line-up, offering a excessive stage of efficiency and “considerable pulling energy”.
Collectively, the parallel hybrid powertrain generates 326kW and 790Nm emanating from the 290kW/649Nm twin-turbo petrol V6 and a 36kW/250Nm motor generator.
Drive is shipped to the wheels by means of a 10-speed automated transmission, with energy apportioned by way of a part-time selectable four-wheel drive system (2WD and 4WD) with a dual-range switch case.
If 2WD is chosen, (2H), drive torque is delivered to the rear wheels, with excessive vary 4WD (4H) out there by way of a sliding swap on the centre console, that engages the entrance wheels by locking the automated disconnecting differential to offer additional traction in slippery circumstances.
For more difficult circumstances the Tundra’s low-range 4WD (4L), offers most torque and improved traction.
The large ute sits on Toyota’s ubiquitous TNGA-F ladder-frame platform that additionally underpins LandCruiser 300 Collection and new era LandCruiser Prado.
Comparatively talking, the Tundra’s wheelbase has been lengthened by 850mm in comparison with the LandCruiser 300 Collection whereas the entrance and rear observe of 1737mm is as much as 70mm wider every designed to offer a powerful steady platform that helps contribute to the Tundra’s most braked towing capability of 4500kg.
The Tundra suspension is designed and tuned to offer a stability between experience consolation and dynamic dealing with – on- and off street.
The entrance contains a double wishbone system with the rear suspension comprising a four-link inflexible axle configuration with dual-rate coil springs.
In Tundra’s Aussie re-engineering program, Toyota was in a position to make use of many authentic parts from the LandCruiser 300 Collection together with the electrical energy steering system.
Stopping is by 354mm ventilated discs with four-piston callipers up entrance 335mm ventilated discs with single-piston callipers on the rear.
The mannequin is supplied with a full complement of security applied sciences together with ABS, car stability management, hill-start help and trailer sway management.
Three drive modes can be found – Eco, Regular and Sport that alter settings for the transmission, throttle, steering and air con parameters to swimsuit the chosen mode.
Tundra has an built-in tow hitch, wiring harness, 3500kg rated tow ball and tongue as normal but additionally incorporates a number of options to allow clients to profit from its 4500kg braked towing capability by way of an elective 4500kg towing equipment.
The equipment features a trailer brake controller, two tow modes for various masses and a trailer reversing information that may autonomously management steering to help when reversing.
A complete suite of Toyota Security Sense energetic security options ensures most potential security for occupants, together with eight SRS airbags.
These embody an autonomous emergency braking pre-collision security system that may detect pedestrians and oncoming autos day and evening and cyclists through the day, emergency steering help, energetic cruise management, lane hint help and lane departure alert, and automated excessive beam.
Different ADAS options in Tundra embody blind-spot monitor with cross visitors alert, parking assist brake and entrance and rear parking sensors.
A panoramic view monitor and rear-view digicam with tips which are displayed on the 14.0-inch contact display, and a digital rear view mirror present a complete view of the car environment.
Contained in the spacious Tundra are seats for 5 with “the right-hand-drive conversion course of offering seamless match and end, together with excessive ranges of know-how and luxury options,” says Toyota.
The driving force seems to be at a big 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster that gives a broad vary of customisable layouts that may embody car, audio, navigation and cellphone data, surrounding a central analogue-style tachometer and digital speedometer.
Different ergonomic options embody a rake and attain multi-function steering wheel to simply entry a variety of controls.
Tundra’s 14.0-inch touchscreen is the most important on any Toyota car and offers entry to the newest era multimedia system with Bluetooth compatibility, AM/FM radio, voice recognition, wi-fi Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto performance.
Audio is by a 12-speaker JBL premium system whereas a wi-fi smartphone charger is added for comfort inside what Toyota describes as a “tech-rich cabin” with a number of charging ports utilizing USB-C retailers.
Cooling the capacious inside is a dual-zone local weather management system with rear vents, the massive ute additionally that includes a sliding rear glass panel.
Upholstery is an artificial leather-based with a geometrical perforation sample the entrance occupants in a position to get pleasure from eight-way electrical adjustment with three-stage heating and air flow, and energy lumbar assist.
Rear passengers don’t miss out with beneficiant leg and headroom with comfort enhanced by a cut up 60:40 ahead fold rear seat operate that additionally permits the primarily based to be flipped for a versatile inner cargo space.
Storage choices comprise a big glove field, centre console storage trays, large entrance and rear door bins with bottle holders and two entrance and two rear cup holders within the centre console.
Aussie spec’ Tundra was validated below Toyota’s strict high quality requirements, commensurate with the mannequin being absolutely coated by the Toyota Guarantee Benefit, a five-year/unlimited-kilometre guarantee, and 5 years of capped worth servicing at $450 per service over intervals of six months or 10,000km, whichever comes first.
2024 Toyota Tundra pricing*:
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Restricted (a)
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$155,990
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New variant
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*Pricing excludes on-road prices.
