2025 Toyota Tundra Full-Size Pick-up Powerhouse Reviews
2025 Tundra takes a different approach to the full-size truck segment compared to its American competitors. The old V-8 engine is gone and replaced by a twin-turbo V-6 engine available in two power levels, including a hybrid version.
Toyota offers two different four-door cabins basically mid-size and large and all are wrapped in chiseled sheet metal. Rather than chasing the biggest towing and hauling ratings.
One of the online media sites of toyota car enthusiasts ToyotaSUVModels.com revealed that: 2025 Toyota Tundra seems content with more moderate numbers that should still satisfy most light truck buyers.
The coil-spring rear suspension gives the Tundra a degree of modesty, and a host of off-road features and packages ensure good performance when you leave the road.
The Tundra’s latest cabin is much better than before, especially in the luxurious upper trim levels, but it still doesn’t meet Ram and Ford standards. Strong and smooth powertrain, bold styling, smoother coil spring suspension.
What’s New for 2025?
Toyota has discontinued the TRD Sport package from the Tundra, the rear-wheel drive version of the TRD Off-Road. The slick Solar Octane paint finish will also no longer be available in 2025.
There is a new TRD Rally optics package and the SR5 has electrically adjustable front seats as standard.
An electric tailgate is now available on the SR5 and standard on all trim levels above, front massage seats are now available on Platinum and Capstone models, and the 1794 Edition gets a unique embossed tailgate.
Interior
While the current Tundra is much better than the previous generation in terms of material quality and design, it doesn’t bring anything new or revolutionary to the full-size truck segment. The interior is rather monotonous and features some hard plastics here and there.
Moving up the equipment hierarchy, there are the usual upgrades in materials and equipment, culminating in semi-aniline leather seats from the top-end Capstone models, American walnut interior trim, acoustically laminated side windows, and a head-up display.
The dashboard has a bold yet purposeful design, and the wide center console has a gearshift bin and plenty of storage space. Analog gauges and a small driver information screen are standard, but the highest trim level has a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster.
The extended cab (also called Double Cab) is available with a 6.5- or 8.1-foot cargo bed, while the longer Crew Cab (also called CrewMax) is offered with a 5.5- or 6.5-foot cargo bed.
Opting for the shorter cab won’t affect the comfort of the front row, but it will reduce rear seat legroom from 41.6 inches in the Double Cab to just 33.3 inches.
Engine
The Tundra offers three powertrains, all based on a twin-turbocharged 3.4-liter V6 engine.
In the base SR model, the engine produces 348 horsepower and 405 pound-feet of torque; otherwise, the engine produces 389 horsepower and 479 pound-feet. The third option is a 473-horsepower hybrid.
All use a smooth-shifting 10-speed automatic transmission. The Tundra with all-wheel drive is a part-time drivetrain; there is no full-time system like on competing trucks.
Towing and Payload Capacity
The Tundra can tow a maximum of 12,000 pounds. While sufficient, that rating makes it the least capable truck in the half-ton class.
The Ford F-150 leads with a 14,000-pound rating, followed by the Chevrolet Silverado’s 13,300 and the Ram 1500’s 12,750. The Toyota’s max payload is 1940 pounds, far behind Ford’s 3250-pound rating.
Safety
All Tundras are equipped with Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 driver assistance technology, which includes automatic high beams, lane departure warning with steering assist, and more.
Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Trailer Detection is standard on Limited models and above.
For more information on the Tundra’s crash test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites.
Key safety features include:
- Standard forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking
- Standard lane departure warning and lane keeping assist
- Standard adaptive cruise control
Price
The price of the 2025 Toyota Tundra is expected to start around $42,000 and go up to $65,000 depending on the trim and options.
- SR $42,000 (est)
- SR5 $48,000 (est)
- Limited $54,000 (est)
- Platinum $64,000 (est)
- 1794 Edition $65,000 (est)
