5 Feb 22nd–Feb 28th, 2024 phoenixnewtimes.com PHOENIX NEW TIMES | NEWS | FEATURE | FOOD & DRINK | ARTS & CULTURE | MUSIC | CONCERTS | CANNABIS | Questions? Feedback? Email me at [email protected] • Follow me on RATING (out of 5 McFly’s) THE TRUCK A TRUCK WOULD BUY: 2024 TOYOTA TUNDRA LIMITED CREWMAX 2024 TOYOTA TUNDRA LIMITED CREWMAX T he 2024 Toyota Tundra he 2024 Toyota Tundra Limited Crewmax is the Limited Crewmax is the perfect mixture of function, perfect mixture of function, affordability, reliability and affordability, reliability and options. There are 7 different options. There are 7 different trim options, two different hybrid trim options, two different hybrid options and three different bed options and three different bed lengths so you can customize the lengths so you can customize the Tundra to exactly what you want it Tundra to exactly what you want it to be. The additional Nightshade to be. The additional Nightshade option is a must buy which blacks option is a must buy which blacks out the grill, wheels, bumper and out the grill, wheels, bumper and just steps up the style game for just steps up the style game for the Tundra. the Tundra. The interior is well designed The interior is well designed with a minimalist mindset. The 14” with a minimalist mindset. The 14” infotainment center houses most infotainment center houses most of the features and the switch/ of the features and the switch/ button layout for the climate and button layout for the climate and drive/hauling features keep with drive/hauling features keep with the minimalist style and keep you the minimalist style and keep you from getting overwhelmed. The from getting overwhelmed. The interior materials are high quality interior materials are high quality and well made so you just feel and well made so you just feel like you’re inside a rugged but still like you’re inside a rugged but still comfortable vehicle. The cabin comfortable vehicle. The cabin has room for 5 adults no problem has room for 5 adults no problem with solid storage, cup holders with solid storage, cup holders and chargers available. and chargers available. The i-Force Max Twin- The i-Force Max Twin- Turbo V6 engine steps up the Turbo V6 engine steps up the performance with an impressive performance with an impressive 437 horsepower and 583 lb-ft of 437 horsepower and 583 lb-ft of torque. There is over 12,000 lbs torque. There is over 12,000 lbs of towing capacity all while still of towing capacity all while still delivering an impressive 19/22 delivering an impressive 19/22 MPG of fuel economy. The power MPG of fuel economy. The power under the hood still delivers a under the hood still delivers a quiet and smooth ride in addition quiet and smooth ride in addition to the Tundra having all the safety to the Tundra having all the safety features we expect today. Pre- features we expect today. Pre- collision detection, lane departure collision detection, lane departure alert with steering assist, blind alert with steering assist, blind spot monitoring and VERY useful spot monitoring and VERY useful 360 cameras. The rear and front 360 cameras. The rear and front camera will be used every time camera will be used every time you park and the Tundra will you park and the Tundra will even brake before you run into even brake before you run into something. My only knock on something. My only knock on the Tundra is the side mirrors as the Tundra is the side mirrors as they often block your angled view they often block your angled view when driving so be careful there. when driving so be careful there. It’s not a big enough knock to not It’s not a big enough knock to not buy and when you consider this buy and when you consider this trim level is priced at $66,978, trim level is priced at $66,978, the Tundra is the best value on the Tundra is the best value on the market today. Other trucks in the market today. Other trucks in this range would cost over $85k. this range would cost over $85k. Good on you, Toyota! Good on you, Toyota! Comfort: Value: Fuel Economy: Looks: The Drive: Safety & Security: Overall: Sound System: Bells & Whistles:
