GLOBAL ONE MAG’S TOP PICK Price: $29,220.00 2020 TOYOTA TUNDRA $65,545.00. ## The Kind of Fun That Lets You Go Places by Ella Patterson
The 2021 Toyota Tundra is the oldest truck in its class, but it's still a dutiful hauler and plenty capable of getting the job done. Every model is powered by a 381-hp V-8 that can tow up to 10,200 pounds. Its powertrain is perky great fuel economy rating make it a favorite. The Toyota pickup feels smooth at highway speeds and its ride quality is graceful. Its offroad-ready options—including the lifted TRD Pro model—are bright spots that fulfill their mission. Inside, the Tundra crew cab offers apartment-like room. The 2021 Tundra looks and feels good. It comes standard with a suite of driver assists that complement its design. What's New for 2021? For 2021, Toyota supplies the Tundra lineup with a new appearance package called Nightshade. It's only available on the Limited, and it includes black 20-inch rims, black exterior accents, and black leather upholstery. The new Trail Special Edition, of which only 5000 will be made, is based on the SR5 crew cab (called CrewMax) and comes with all-weather floor mats, black exterior badging, and black upholstery with tan contrast stitching. The Trail Special Edition also features the same body-color grille as the top-tier Tundra 1794 Edition, a lockable storage unit in the 72.
cargo bed, and unique 18-inch wheels fitted with allterrain tires. (Toyota Tundra) Pricing and Which One to Buy • SR: $35,270 • SR5: $36,969 • Trail Edition: $43,565 • Limited: $43,985 • Nightshade: $44,985 • TRD Pro: $50,370 • Platinum: $50,490 • 1794 Edition: $50,490 The Toyota's greatest virtue is its off-roading abilities, which are fully realized on the TRD Pro variant. The Tundra crew-cab body style pairs with the shortest 5.5-foot cargo bed, we'd stick with the extended cab and the standard 6.1-foot box. The base TRD OffRoad package improves the truck's ability to play in the dirt, mud, or sand. The improved off-road chops come courtesy of trail-tuned dampers, increased underbody protection, front tow hooks, and 18-inch wheels. In addition to those mechanical enhancements, the kit adds a larger 8.0-inch touchscreen. It also brings a larger fuel tank for a
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