more about this model At first glance, the Toyota Tundra has everything it needs to compete in the full-size pickup segment. It is a brawny truck that offers a choice of two V8 engines, just over one ton of payload capacity, up to 10,500 pounds of towing capability, three cab options, two wheelbase lengths and three bed configurations. Toyota offers a variety of models including stripped-down work trucks, high-end luxury trucks and serious off-roaders. Whatever you need a truck to do, chances are you can build a Tundra to do it.
But things change rapidly in the competitive pickup market, and Toyota hasn't made any major updates to the Tundra since this iteration was introduced in 2007. Competitors are now offering lightweight aluminum bodies, advanced turbocharged engines, fuel-efficient diesels and softer air-sprung suspensions. When it comes to these advanced features, the Tundra gets left out in the cold.
Toyota offers the Tundra with two V8 engine options: A 310-horsepower 4.6-liter engine and a 381-hp 5.7. The latter is required to reach the Tundra's maximum towing capacity. EPA fuel economy estimates for the two engines are pretty close. The 4.6 is rated at 16 mpg combined (15 city/19 highway) while the 5.7 is rated at 15 mpg combined (13 city/18 highway). These are for two-wheel-drive trucks. The four-wheel versions are slightly less fuel efficient. All Tundras have a well-behaved six-speed automatic transmission and a low-range transfer case is optional on four-wheel-drive models.
The Tundra is a pleasant truck to drive. Its front seats are roomy and comfortable. And the backseats of both Double and CrewMax cabs have plenty of leg- and headroom. The Entune touchscreen stereo isn't the prettiest to look at but it's easy to use. The Tundra rides on the firm side and handles, not surprisingly, like a truck. Some competing trucks offer superior ride comfort.
Toyota offers the Tundra in six trim levels: SR, SR5, TRD Pro, Limited, Platinum and 1794 Edition. The SR is a basic work truck down to the optional vinyl floor and cloth upholstery, while the SR5 makes a nice personal truck for buyers on a budget. The TRD Pro is the serious off-roader. Limited and Platinum trims are aimed at buyers who want additional comfort and convenience features. The 1794 Edition is a Platinum truck styled to compete against the Texas-themed trucks offered by the competitors. Which truck is best? Let Edmunds help find the perfect 2017 Toyota Tundra for you.
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SR5 4dr Double Cab SB (4.6L 8cyl 6A)
Review
I had a 2015 Tundra SR5 5.7 L for 2 years and was t-boned from a side street, and it was totaled. The kia car who hit me, literally there were thousands of pieces of his car all over the road! The only piece of my Tundra that fell off was a letter or two from the chrome "Tundra" that is on the side of the vehicle on the front passenger's door. That's it other than the side 2 doors being smashed in real good. Mine was totaled due to bending the frame at the back under the car. I went out with a nice insurance payout and got a 2017 Tundra SR5 with the smaller 4.6 L engine. In the 2 years I had the 5.7 L, I never pulled or towed one thing. So I test-drove the 4.6 L. I could not tell any difference test-driving for 15 minutes. So I got the 4.6 L. Here is what I can tell you after having it a week. The 4.6L is MUCH better for driving in town and urban areas - stop / go / 35 MPH-50 MPH. The transmission shifts more smoothly and feels better driving. I can also tell it accelerates faster from 0. The 5.7L roared and did not like to go under 50 MPH it seemed. In town traffic driving the 5.7 L in 25-50 MPH stop and go was painful. Transmission shifting out from 0 was just ok with the 5.7 L but the 4.6 L is better. I don't know how much weight loss the truck has from the 5.7 versus the 4.6 but I swear the truck feels lighter and more nimble. I like it better. I don't pull/tow/haul but I carry stuff in the bed so for me, the 4.6 L works, and I like it better.
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The 2017 Toyota Tundra earned a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA and "GOOD" ratings from the IIHS in the following caregories: Side Impact Test, Roof Strength Test, Rear Crash Protection/Head Restraint, Moderate Overlap Front Test Results, and a JD POWER overall quality rating of 5.0 out of 5. Among Edmunds' many tools and resources for finding your perfect car are detailed safety ratings and analysis from NHTSA, IIHS, and JD Power, including overall ratings, frontal barrier crash ratings, side impact tests and crash ratings, rollover test results, roof strength tests, rear crash protection and head restraint ratings, side barrier ratings, combined side barrier and pole ratings, and more.
Available Toyota Tundra 2017 Submodel Types: Double Cab, CrewMax Cab, Access Cab, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Trims: SR5, Limited, Tundra, 1794, Tundra Grade, SR, Platinum, SR5 FFV, Tundra FFV, TRD PRO, Base, Limited FFV, Platinum FFV, TRD PRO FFV
Exterior Colors: Super White, Magnetic Gray Metallic, Black, Silver Sky Metallic, Midnight Black Metallic, Barcelona Red Metallic, Radiant Red, Nautical Blue Metallic, Sunset Bronze Mica, Blazing Blue Pearl, Attitude Black Metallic, Smoked Mesquite, Inferno, Salsa Red Pearl, Desert Sand Mica, Slate Metallic, Cement, Timberland Mica, Phantom Gray Pearl, Pyrite Mica, Spectra Blue Mica, Thunder Gray Metallic, Blue Ribbon Metallic, Spruce Mica, Desert Sand, Natural White, Sunfire Red Pearl, Blue Streak Metallic, Imperial Jade Mica, Quicksand, Blue Marlin Pearl, Sandy Beach Metallic, Bluesteel Metallic
Interior Colors: Graphite cloth, Black cloth, Black leather, Graphite leather, Black premium cloth, Graphite, Brown premium leather, Graphite vinyl, Black premium leather, Black, Sand Beige cloth, Beige cloth, Gray, Sand Beige leather, Dark Gray cloth, Oak, Sand Beige premium cloth, Brown, Dark Gray, Black/Red leather, Light Charcoal, Sand Beige, Taupe, Taupe cloth, Graphite premium cloth, Red Rock leather, Red Rock premium leather
Popular Features: Rear Bench Seats, 6ft Bed, AWD/4WD, Tire Pressure Warning, Aux Audio Inputs, Stability Control, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Towing Hitch, Bluetooth, USB Inputs, Back-up camera, Alarm, Trip Computer, Power Driver Seat, Crew Cab, 10,000lb+ Towing Capacity, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Extended Cab, Parking sensors, Blind Spot Monitoring, Navigation, Leather Seats, Auto Climate Control, Heated seats, 6000lb Towing Capacity, 8000lb Towing Capacity, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning, Pre-collision safety system, Sunroof/Moonroof, Upgraded Headlights, Electronic Folding Mirrors, Cooled Seats, Upgraded Stereo, 8ft Bed, Remote Start, Standard Cab, 5000lb Towing Capacity, Rear Entertainment System, 3500lb Towing Capacity
Engine/Mechanics: 8, 6 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC, MANUAL
Fuel Types: regular unleaded, flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
Drivetrains: four wheel drive, rear wheel drive
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