The Toyota Tundra has come a long way since it first rolled off the production line in 2000. Features change every year, and the Tundra has continued to improve in terms of safety and functionality. So, what can you expect from a new 2018 Tundra? Here are the truck’s most impressive features as well as some new and improved capabilities compared to the 2017 model.
What the Tundra Offers
The Toyota Tundra is a full-size, half-ton pickup. The 2017 edition comes in Double Cab, Regular Cab, and CrewMax styles, and the horsepower for these builds ranges from 310 to 381. The towing capacity ranges from 6,400 to 10,500 pounds.
The new Tundras will come standard with a 5.7L V-8 engine (an estimated 381 horsepower). These trucks will also undergo some aesthetic and technological changes, including a redesigned grille and headlamps as well as a hood scoop. Finally, Toyota will introduce a new trim – the TRD Sport – when the 2018 Tundra is available later this year.
New Capabilities and Improved Features
The 2018 Tundra will include some changes to the body of the truck as well as additional safety and performance features. All builds of the new model will fall under the Toyota Safety Sense P package, so any model and trim you select will have the following safety features:
- Lane Departure Alert
- Auto High Beams
- Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
- Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection
- Upgraded sway bars
- Sport-tuned suspension
From there, buyers can choose from the following trims:
- R/SR5 (which include black bezel halogen headlights)
- The TRD Sport trim (debuting with the 2018 Tundra)
- Limited, Platinum, and 1794 editions
Note that the TRD Pro version will not be available on the new Tundra. Finally, based on what we know about previous Tundra models, the towing capacity for the new truck will likely exceed 10,500 pounds with a possible torque rating of between 327 and 500 pound-feet.
The New Tundra TRD Sport Trim
The new trim for this model will be available in 4X4 and 4X2 configurations. The Regular Cab build will no longer be available, but you can still pick up the new Tundra in either a Double Cab or CrewMax style. The TRD Sport trim will also include:
- Bilstein shocks
- TRD front and rear anti-sway bars
- Five new colors
Price information will be announced later this year. As a frame of reference, the 2017 Tundra’s MSRP starts at $30,210.
Follow Updates for the 2018 Toyota Tundra
The new Tundra is slated for release this fall. You can sign up for updates to stay informed about the vehicle’s development and related news. You can also get an idea of what these trucks are like by test driving one of the 2017 models. This is a good way to get a feel for the vehicle, but remember that many of these features will change, affecting how the 2018 model handles.
To schedule a test drive for a 2017 Tundra, contact or visit Ardmore Toyota — and remember to stop by when the new 2018 Toyota Tundra rolls out this fall in Ardmore, Pennsylvania.
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