What's New for the 2021 Toyota Tundra?
The current generation of Toyota Tundra has been going strong for several years now. The model underwent a significant update in 2020, including a streamlined range of engine and trim options. As a result, the 2021 model doesn't get any major updates. However, it does introduce fans to two special editions - the Trail Edition and the Nightshade Special Edition. Both are optional packages for many trim levels and offer a range of special enhancements that are mostly cosmetic.
2021 Tundra Performance
Regardless of the trim level you choose and whether or not you go for one the special, add-on packages, every 2021 Toyota Tundra gets its power from a 5.7-liter V8 engine with 381 horsepower and 401 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed automatic transmission is standard.
Depending on the options you choose this system gives the Toyota Tundra a towing ability that ranges between 8,800 pounds and 10,100 pounds. Our team can explain the ins and outs of Tundra utility and help you get the maximum amount of power for all your towing tasks.
2021 Tundra Capability
When it comes to performance, the Tundra errs on the side of simplicity. Toyota designed the truck with proven, durable engineering. The result is a truck that's ready to stand the test of time and take on your toughest challenges.
It starts with the actual construction of the Tundra. Toyota has stuck with the strength of a body-on-frame design, using high-strength steel throughout to make sure the Tundra is as durable as they come. A solid rear axle also comes standard, allowing the Tundra to reach impressive towing and payload capacities.
One of the Tundra's advantages in the segment is its standard V8 engine. While competitors often start with a base V6, the Tundra gives you its most powerful engine option right from the start. The 5.7-liter V8 has 381 horsepower and 401 pound-feet of torque. It's an engine that allows the Tundra to tow more than 10,000 pounds and haul more than 1,700 pounds with the proper equipment.
If it's an off-road pickup that you have in mind, then the new Tundra can more than match your expectations. The Truck's TRD variants offer a robust four-wheel drive system along with options like Bilstein shocks, anti-sway bars, skid plates, and more.
Tundra Design and Utility
The Tundra is a pickup that can cater to both your utilitarian needs and your upscale comfort expectations.
Sitting in the driver's seat, you'll find the Tundra to have a cabin that focuses on simple, ergonomic design. Toyota has gone out of its way to place controls and features in easily accessible locations. From the Tundra's massive center console to its fold-up rear seats, there's plenty of utility to be found inside the cabin as well.
While base Tundra models are fairly Spartan, it's easy to find yourself surrounded by luxury as you move up in trim levels. Models like the 1794 Edition and Platinum trim offer features like rear wood trim, heated leather seats, and more.
A variety of technology systems are available in the Tundra as well. Notably, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are now standard with the new model's infotainment system.
Trim Levels Full of Valuable Upgrades
If you want more than the base model has to offer, the Toyota Tundra has a wide range of trim options beyond the Tundra SR. The SR5, Limited, and Platinum are crammed full of great features and technology. And if you want something really special? The 1794 Edition transforms the Tundra from a top-tier truck into an exceptional one. Here's a slice of what its higher trims have to offer: