Toyota Tundra Goes Pro, Loses V6 Entirely For 2015

by Cameron Aubernon

Published: September 16th, 2014

toyota tundra goes pro loses v6 entirely for 2015

After its makeover for the 2014 model year, the 2015 Toyota Tundra has gained a few more tricks up its sleeve, beginning by going all in on V8 firepower and losing the V6 due to the latter’s take rate of less than 5 percent.

Under the bonnet awaits two potential powerplants for Tundra owners: the 4.6-liter i-Force V8 delivering 310 horsepower and 327 lb-ft of torque, and the 5.7-liter i-Force V8 offering 381 horses and 401 lb-ft of torque; the latter can be had as either gasoline-only or in Flex Fuel configuration. The power is delivered through a six-speed electronic automatic to either rear or all four wheels.

Towing capacity is 10,500 pounds in 4×2 regular-cab configuration, and is compliant with SAE J2807. Additionally, trailer control is made easier through the Tundra’s Trailer Sway Control, part of the truck’s overall vehicle stability system.

Those wanting to live out their Ivan “Ironman” Stewart fantasies can do so through the new-for-2015 TRD Pro package, which brings the 5.7-liter V8 together with 18-inch black alloys wearing exclusive Michelin off-road rubber, dual exhaust, skid plate and upgraded suspension components.

Other features available for 2015 include: spray-in bed liner, rear under-seat tray storage in double cab models, standard backup camera with blind-spot and rear cross-traffic monitoring systems, and the Entune infotainment system.

Pricing for the 2015 Tundra starts at $29,020 MSRP for the base SR 4×2 regular cab model, while no word has been said thus far regarding the TRD Pro model. That said, PickupTrucks.com has published a price list for the majority of the models on sale for the 2015 model year.

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Cameron Aubernon

Seattle-based writer, blogger, and photographer for many a publication. Born in Louisville. Raised in Kansas. Where I lay my head is home.

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Big Al from Oz on Sep 17, 2014

Real trucks have a diesel engine. Gasoline or this talk of displacement is the talk of sedans. I do bet the Cummins diesel Tundra will outperform the 5.7 in all areas of performance, including FE. Why do you need a V8, when there are many 4 cylinder diesels out there that can move as much weight, more reliably, cheaper and with less effort. Come on.....this is the 21st Century. Lot's of you guys talk like it was back in the 50s. Displacement has a replacement. Forced induction. It is here to stay.

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- Hummer on Sep 17, 2014
  
  That may be the lamest thing you've ever said. Forced induction replacing displacement? Do you happen to own a Honda with a loud exhaust? Everything can be turboed, it doesn't replace displacement because the larger the engine turboed the more power yet. Do you believe only small engines benefit from turbos? The cummins diesel Tundra IS a V8. I would certainly hope a diesel V8 with a turbo could out do a N/A gasser V8. Real trucks sell, small diesel trucks have failed everytime in the US. No one buys a truck to be fuel efficient, does Toyota not sell the Prius in Australia? Tesla the model S? You must have a poor selection of cars if you have to buy trucks to have something fuel efficient.
  
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- RHD on Sep 17, 2014
  
  @Hummer That occurred to me, too - the replacement for displacement is the turbocharger, at least to the engineers designing new vehicles. That's not America's traditional style, what with our fuel taxes being so low in comparison to other countries.
  
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Rustyra24 on Sep 17, 2014

The Raptor look alike grille is a nice touch.

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