This week’s test vehicle is a 2025 Toyota Tundra 4×4 crew-cab truck with final assembly in San Antonio, TX. This is a power-packed truck that is easy to like and make a friend with fast. The twin-turbo V6 engine packs a Texas punch with 389 hp. linked to the 10-speed sequential transmission. Hang on to that bucket seating.
Surprisingly, fuel economy averaged 21 mpg overall, with some skillful driving, using the sport mode going up mountain highways but using the eco mode traveling downhill and in city driving. There’s a “tow mode” for you ranchers, sportsmen, horse haulers and work crews, or just having a powerful play toy with a suggested retail price of $62,442 that includes many desirable options, including the TRD Rally Package. This option includes 18” alloy wheels with all-terrain tires and tri-color decal grilles on front doors and tailgate. Special offroad suspension with Billstein shocks, skid plates, mud guards and red TRD start button. Add a TRD leather wrapped heated steering wheel and electronically controlled rear differential and multi-terrain crawl control. To enjoy the ride the driver’s seat has an 8-way power seat with lumbar control for long range drives and manual passenger 4/way seat adjustments.
The Tundra rates an overall five-star combined safety rating that includes a litany of safety features found on the latest cars and trucks. The truck has trailer brakes and trailer sway controls for towing. An 8” screen adjusts sounds and vehicle information that includes a 9-speaker Apple CarPlay and Android auto compatibility.
LED lights are all around and an aluminum reinforced composite truck bed and auto leveling adjustments. The interior has 60/40 split fold-up rear seats with under seat storage compartments and a vertical power rear cab window. The Tundra has “Magnetic Gray’ metallic paint. For whatever multi-purpose this truck may serve, rest assured that it has the stamina for the task at hand. I’ll bet some Dallas cowboy players drive some Tundra trucks.