Toyota’s mighty Tundra full-size pickup in hybrid form is updated for 2024 with some shuffling of standard features, increased TRD Off-Road and Nightshade package availability, and a new 1794 Limited Edition trim in the lineup.
The Tundra hybrid’s i-FORCE MAX powertrain takes over from the previous V8 engine as the truck’s top horsepower producer. The V8 was retired in favor of the hybrid and a gasoline-only i-FORCE twin-turbo V6 generating 389 horsepower.
A 48-horsepower electric motor joins the V6 engine and a 10-speed automatic transmission to produce a whopping combined rating of 437 horsepower and 583 pound-feet of torque.
Maximum towing capacity depending on drive configuration (4×2 or 4×4), trim level, and bed length, is 11,450 pounds.
EPA fuel economy ratings for a 4×2 hybrid are 20 mpg city, 24 mpg highway, and 22 mpg combined. With 4×4, the numbers are 19/22/20 mpg. For comparison purposes, the numbers for a nonhybrid V6 Platinum 4×2 are 18/23/20 mpg, and 17/22/19 mpg with 4×4.
The 2024 Tundra hybrid comes only as a crew cab, with a choice of 5.5-foot or 6.5-foot bed length. There are five trim levels: Limited, Platinum, 1794, TRD Pro, and Capstone. Pricing ranges from $59,475 to $80,695.
I drove a 4×4 Platinum with a 5.5-foot bed. The base price of $68,705 was bumped up by an assortment of optional features, the most impactful being the TRD Off-Road package mentioned in the first paragraph here, at $2,180.
With all the Tundra talk about immensity, driving force, and capability, it seems almost incongruous to bring up the truck’s pampering interior. The stylish crew cab is voluminous, serene, civilized, and replete with desirable features and helpful tech. Options available for stowing items of assorted sizes and shapes are plentiful. I found the cab worth every effort required to get into and out of it. The distance between the ground and the driver’s seat is, shall we say, noteworthy.
An extravagant multimedia system with 14-inch touchscreen, standard on the Platinum trim, is equivalent to a truck theater. Despite the presentation, operation isn’t too complicated.
Tundra’s puffy hood detracts somewhat from the driving experience, not so much because of visibility blockage (although for short drivers, it could be) but it can be a distraction when you’re enjoying the view from inside the cabin.
2024 TOYOTA TUNDRA HYBRID 4×4 PLATINUM
Base price, including destination charge: $70,555
Price as driven: $72,467
Mary Lowry is a member of the Motor Press Guild and a member and past president of the Northwest Automotive Press Association. She lives in Snohomish County. Vehicles are provided by automotive manufacturers as a one-week loan for evaluation purposes only. Manufacturers do not control content of the reviews.
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