2024 Toyota Tundra Review: Better Than F-150?

The 2024 Toyota Tundra may not match American trucks in towing and payload capacities, but it does still deliver quite a punch in its quest to compete in a market dominated by Detroit.

For 2024, the Tundra gets a few cosmetic updates but remains largely unchanged from when this design was unveiled in 2022. There are a few new things though, like the 12.3” center touchscreen is now standard on the Limited trim, the heads up display is now a free-standing option, and a 3” factory lift kit can be had on any trim except the TRD Pro, because it has a lift kit of its own. Speaking of trims, there are 7 to choose from: the base SR starts around $40K while the top-tier Capstone trim flirts with $80K when all is said and done. Our test car is a Limited truck, with the blacked out wheels and grille (it’s called the Nightshade package).

Three levels of power are available, all based on a 3.4 liter twin-turbo V6. In the base SR model, it’s tuned for 348hp and 405 lb. ft. of torque; in all other models it’s tuned for 389hp and 479 lb. ft. of torque. There is a hybrid set up too, which pumps out 473hp. All engines are mated to a smooth 10-speed automatic transmission. The Tundra’s interior is a great place to be, with higher grade materials than in past versions and designed with an eye for the details.

Buttons are everywhere, from drive mode selections to RWD or 4WD, bed dome lights, even a big chunky knob for your audio controls. It’s utility-esque with just enough everyday car sprinkled in so you don’t feel like you’re driving a semi. A 12-speaker JBL sound system is standard on the Limited trim and up, and it delivers quite a bit of bass. But does the Tundra deliver ENOUGH to dethrone Detroit? LET US KNOW BELOW!

0:00 Intro
2:27 Cramer’s Middletown Shoutout
3:08 Exterior
9:27 Engine/Power
11:26 Interior - Front Seat
20:08 Interior - Rear Seat
22:48 Test Drive
25:49 Highway Test Drive/Acceleration
27:49 Outro

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[tdogg]

If Toyota wanted to “dethrone” the big 3 it would. The tundra is better than the others in many ways and when it comes to the cars suvs crossovers and other vehicles Toyota is undeniably the best choice

[gmusiclarsen]

Toyota, you will have my money when that back seat is lifted up to reveal a large, FLAT floor for those of us who haul tool boxes etc. My current f150 has this. You guys shouldn't overlook this as a lot of folks really like that feature.

[chrismarbrey]

12k lb max towing is nothing to sneeze at. I wouldn't tow that with any half ton rig.

[chrismarbrey]

Toyota has many companies in the US and employs many Americans, including both of my sons, so I am with you.

[LightWorkRev-]

not a fucking chance i will ever buy another Ford F150.
its in the shop 2-3/12 months a year.
a boat would be a better investment.

[jd-iton]

Not saying the new tundra are good but I can tell u in 2007 when that tundra came out it surpassed ford, chevy, dodge in every way except maybe fuel mileage. The tundra was over built, never broke million mile truck, the best most dependable trucks out there and it's not even close, I'm saying this as a technician who works on everything. I will be interested to see the next couple years to see if this new tundra can be reliable like the old ones and im not just talking about the power train. Biggest issue for me about toyota is they wait way to long to change the Interior design. The 07 was pretty much the same all the way up until this new tundra was released and that was not cool, because it was very out dated

[edschobs]

Just the name “Toyota” puts it above all the American trucks! It’ll outlast them all

[cao-yj]

I just bought 2025 Tundra limited TRD love it !!!!

[danieltubongbanua]

Good job in your review for the Toyota Tundra 🎉

[private]

Dude, the rear window rolls down completely and you said it doesn’t even open. Get it together man.

[dannys]

Fantastic review! One note, I believe the rear window is powered. The whole window can be raised and lowered.

[JohnDoe-ixoh]

I just got rid of my 2021 F150 Powerboost hybrid . Bought a 2024 Platinum Tundra. Long box crew cab love it. Ford left me stranded and would not fix my truck so I fixed it.

[Adam_Newman]

Boss has a 2023 with around 60K miles & no issues so far

[livingaboard]

the tundra rear window does slide down all the way..not sure which package or trim level has that

[platec]

My best Ford truck is my 2000 F150 Lariat 7700. I still own this truck. I have had 5 Ford F150 pickups sincee I bought the 2000 Lariat and I have not been happy with them for a variety of reasons. The quality of Ford, GM and Ram has been a big let down based upon my ownership experience and observations of friends and family that have had these trucks and their experiences.

I just bought a 2024 Toyota Tundra and I have luke warm feelings about the whole thing. The dealer refused to provide me with the MSRP and window sticker. I did likely get a decent price in the end, but I don't like people hiding numbers and having to use other trucks at other dealers for comparison sake.

AT 300 miles, my Tundra does not like to go out of 4X4 high and I need to take it to the dealer for that and also a recall on the transmission not shifting into neutral. I bought a Toyota to avoid this type of problems. I could have had this same headache for less money by buying a GM, Ford or Ram.

I honestly beleive the days of buying a truck and doing 300, 000 miles on it with mininal input are over and long gone. I think back to some of the trucks I had in the 1980's and onward, they were just better pickups. Everything being built these days is built to destruct right after the warranty is up.

Either way, I am done with Ford...

Plate C

[SanFelipeCreek]

The Toyota Tundra is the number one half ton truck in America. # ☝️

[thestig]

Toyota doesn't need to dethrone Ford, GM, or Chrysler. They are doing a great job of that themselves.

[davek]

V8 sound is fake - pumped thru the speakers on Limited on up. Can be deleted at dealership. Not a simple setting in the dash or center screen. They have to plug in a computer to shut it off.

[CT-gcck]

What's the payload on the door sticker for this truck? It definitely isn't going to be 1900lbs.

[sammysalazar]

Haven't really looked into the Toyota tundra but, do they make a column shifter? Everyone I've seen the shifter is on the side. Me personally I like the old colum shift.