Summary
- Toyota trucks are marketed towards the lifestyle market, such as surfing, adventuring, and off-roading, rather than heavy truck work targeting the American lifestyle.
- The towing capacity varies by trim level, with the SR5 offering the highest tow rating of 12,000 lbs for the 2024 Toyota Tundra, which has improved towing capabilities thanks to a turbocharged engine and modern components.
- However, it still falls short in towing capacity compared to domestic full-sized trucks like the Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado.
Toyota trucks are not designed to compete with American trucks in heavy-duty truck work but are tailored for the lifestyle market. They are aimed at people who enjoy activities like surfing, adventuring, and off-roading. This article focuses on the towing and payload abilities of the new Toyota Tundra.
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To ensure the most accurate information, data for this article was sourced from various manufacturer websites and authoritative sources, including Toyota and Motortrend.
Toyota Tundra Towing Capacity
The towing capacity of the 2024 Toyota Tundra varies by trim level due to various factors impacting the weight a vehicle can tow such as 4×4 system and additional interior and exterior technology.
Each available trim level of the Toyota Tundra has different tow ratings:
Tundra Towing Capacities By Trim Level
| Trim | Towing Capacity |
| SR | 8,300 lbs |
| SR5 | 11,010 lbs – 12,000 lbs |
| Limited | 10,970 lbs – 11,450 lbs |
| Platinum | 10,890 lbs – 11,380 lbs |
| 1794 Edition | 10,890 lbs – 11,380 lbs |
| TRD Pro | 11,175 lbs |
| Capstone | 10,340 lbs |
(Source: Toyota)
The SR5 trim with the twin-turbocharged 3.5-litre V-6 offers the highest tow rating of 12,000 lbs with Class IV hitch and integrated trailer brake controller as standard, with a starting price of $45,500.
In addition, Toyota offers an available towing tech package that includes rear-facing trailer lights and Straight Path Assist but does not increase the tow rating of the vehicle.
Toyota Tundra Payload Capacity
Payload capacities follow a similar trend based on the weight of the trim level, with the SR5 offering the highest payload capacity of 1,940 pounds.
The New Tundra Is Miles Ahead Of The Old One For Towing
The 2024 Toyota Tundra has improved towing capabilities compared to its predecessor, thanks to the modern components and a turbocharged engine.
2023 Tundra Performance Specs
| Engine | Twin-turbo V-6 | Twin-turbo V-6 Hybrid |
| Displacement | 3.5L | 3.5L |
| Power | 389 hp | 437 hp |
| Torque | 479 lb-ft | 583 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic |
(Source: Toyota)
The new Tundra’s turbocharged engine delivers its peak torque at lower RPMs, allowing it to tow heavy loads with more efficiency. In addition, the availability of a hybrid powertrain option in the Tundra showcases Toyota’s commitment to sustainability.
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