The Best American Pick-Up? (Toyota Tundra Hybrid 2024 Review)

Following in the wheel tracks of the RAM 1500, Chevrolet Silverado and Ford F-150, Toyota’s mighty full-size American-sourced Tundra has landed in Australia as an official release.

Just 300 examples of the locally right-hand-drive-converted Limited Crew Cab variants will hit Aussie road initially, leased to customers under the ‘Tundra Insider Program’ for at least 12 months before final specification is finalised for wide-scale Australian release.

In a segment first, the Tundra is powered exclusively by a hybrid drivetrain. The petrol-electric powertrain features a 290kW/650Nm twin-turbocharged V6 and 36kW/250Nm electric assistance for total outputs of 326kW and 790Nm. Aussie Tundra is rated to tow a whopping 4500kg.

Time codes:
0:00 - Intro
0:17 - Lease program
0:34 - Key rivals
0:53 - Full-size goodness
2:05 - Aussie conversion
2:27 - 300 units
2:39 - Limited Crew Cab
3:03 - Design
3:17 - i-Force Max hybrid
4:12 - Big rig
4:40 - Interior
5:22 - RHD conversion quality
6:22 - Mid-grade fitout
6:55 - Pricing
7:07 - 14-inch touchscreen
7:50 - Seats
8:38 - Row two
9:30 - Amenities
10:23 - Tray
11:00 - 758kg payload
11:24 - On road
11:55 - 4500kg tow rating
12:30 - Twin-turbo petrol V6
13:05 - Electric boost
14:34 - Part-time 4x4
15:00 - Driver assist systems
15:25 - Towing assessment
16:47 - Potential options
17:34 - Verdict
18:34 - First full-sized petrol-hybrid pickup

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