Tundra Fans Weigh in on Rumored 2021 Toyota Tundra Hybrid

Hauling capacity in the 3000 pound range as I'm much more likely to haul a yard of dirt than pull more than 7k pounds. Makes no sense to me that there trucks can pull 5-6 tons but can't haul 2k pounds. Mpg close to 30 as many of us use out vehicles for commuting and 6.5 foot bed with crew max as 5.5 is borderline useless.

The Tundra needs a change

I just want to see what the damn thing will look like. I've been waiting on the next gen for a year now and am willing to wait another year IF she's good looking. Had a 2014 Crew Cab 5.7 and traded it in and REGRET it! But before I go back to current GEN I want to see what's coming.. so come on, someone leak that prototype that was shown to select dealers, I need to know if the wait will be worth it

Toyota needs to build a HD truck with a 8 or 10 speed Auto from Aisin. The frame needs to be fully boxed and latter to be able to tow better. It needs to tow at 12 or 13K. If Toyota built a HD, their sales would skyrocket just on their reputation alone. BUILD IT AND THEY WILL COME!

Toyota has a really solid plan to introduce the world to EVs by offering hybrid versions of most models moving forward. They are also taking a smarter approach in making the hybrid option as much about power gains as economy gains. They need to steer potential buyer's minds away from a Tundra with a Prius drivetrain, and more towards "quicker-than-gas" EVs like Tesla builds. Keep in mind that Rivian and Tesla are getting daily coverage for their upcoming EV pickups, and Tesla has not even revealed their pickup yet. When announcing the 2021 Rav4 plug-in hybrid Toyota first said that it would be the most powerful RAV4 built so far. The better fuel economy is already implied by being a hybrid model. And if they simply offered that powerful hybrid drivetrain in the Tundra it would likely be a sales success, especially seeing how little the hybrid option costs on other Toyota hybrid models today.

I like the Toyota Tundra Crewmax SR5 myself I have no use for a 52000 dollar truck.i am Retired from JM Family SET Parts Distribution Center in Jacksonville Florida.so I am toyota for life.but there are issues I have with the tire senors not working from year to year.why can't one senior fit all tundra no matter the year.
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I myself am not open yet to the idea of a hybrid tundra. Reliability in off-road and cold weather situations has to be proven first for a number of years.
I would like to see the 5.0L V-8 come into fruition from the lexus side. De-tuned to 420 hp with a healthy low end torque band of 430 ft/lbs or more. Mated to a 8 or 10 speed transmission getting 25mpg. This can be achieved and the 5.0L is a proven motor.
As for the truck itself, dont change much i love it as is. The tundra tows straighter already then an F-150, dont lose that. Keep the same philosophy thats has been working great. Increased rigidity and lighter weight definitely add in there. And the option to run 37” tires without having to do any cutting of plastic and a BMC.

We need a hybrid Tundra, hybrid Sequoia, and especially a hybrid 4Runner. Those who are against it are living in the past. We can still have gas-only as an option but the reality is that to get the power we want with the fuel efficiency we need, hybrids are the future. You’re a moron if you don’t want this.

Move to a higher number of gears would help and electrification would be ok. Mentioned in another forum to use the LC motor/transmission gain HP and mileage. Hoping that is what Toyota has planned. The mild Hybrid would not hurt (More torque and some better mpg's).

I think keeping the current weight and improving on towing, hauling and power is better than going lighter weight to increase ratings. The F150 may have higher ratings but if you've towed anywhere 75% of it's rating, the truck starts to get pushed around. The weight heft of the towing vehicles makes a lot of difference to secure towing abilities. That's why HD's tow better than halftons when towing the same load. As for going HD tundra, they should do it. Nissan failed because they took a 3/4 ton and threw in a 10yr old under powered engine on it. That along with Nissan's lack luster reliability doesn't help them. Toyota builds quality vehicle and people know that. When the all-new 2nd gen tundra introduced, it sold like hot cakes. It stopped selling only because of the economy crash, not because of competition. I truly believe had the economy not crash the tundra would have sold near or at half a million per year. People know the tundra is a serious contender and succeeding and the competition and journalist take every chance they can get to slander it.

Don't build a half-S truck like the titan XD and tundra will succeed.

Exterior: Body on frame, updated suspension, fox or bilstein 6112 shocks all around for PRO, at least one locker, 6' + bed, better headlights and fog lights, 33" all terrain tires, 8 speed transmission that is rock solid.
Interior: USB connectors, at least 2 front 2 back, wireless charging front and back, heated and cooled driver and passenger seats, heated rear...seats must be comfortable! Make the interior quieter than current generation
Engine: 3.5 liter v6 from the Tacoma but tune it to 310hp and 320 lb ft as a base engine. Bring back and revise the 4.7 liter v8 with a turbo or hybrid. Give it 360 hp/torque which combined with the 8 speed transmissions should do incredible. 5.7 with twin screws 470hp/500lb ft for those wanting max power/towing/payload...should be 2500 payload and 12k tow. Give it a 30-40 gallon tank.

Trims could go
SR - 3.5l v6 double cab, 8spd, or crew cab 6' bed or 6'6" $35,000
SR6 - 3.5l v6, 4.7l turbo 8spd, double or crew cab 6', 6'6", 8' $38000-$42000
Limited 4.7l turbo 8spd, double or crew cab 6',6'6",8' $45,000- $48,000
Platinum 4.7l turbo 5.7 twin turbo crew, 8spd, 6',6'6" $52,000 - $55,000
TRD PRO - 4.7turbo or 5.7 twin turbo, 8spd crew cab only 6',6'6" $55,000-space

I think most truck buyers are scare of change. Ford went to v6 turbo in their 150 with an aluminum bed and ford truck buyers had all types of negative comments. Their v6 turbo is a big hit with their brand now. If the tundra becomes a v6 turbo with hybrid technology and gets 30 mpg , tows 13,000 lbs plus has Toyota reliability it will be a smashing hit, a game changer.

One friend of mine who already owns a tundra is waiting for the new model, however he stated he would not purchase a hybrid because he doesn’t want it to break down when in the mountains when hunting. The Toyota hybrid technology is fantastic, I’ve never heard of their system simply failing. I heard Toyota now believes their batteries will last approximately 30 years, more recently they have increased their warranty on hybrid system to 10 years, at least with trucks sold in Canada

I’m TOTALLY waiting for this mythical 2021 hybrid/ redesigned/reimagined/re-everythinged Tundra. I’ve had an ‘08 and my current ‘16 and I’m ready for a change of features. For the first time since 2008 I’ve been looking at the F150 (and my buddy just bought a new Silverado Trail Boss ... very nice, these other brands). They seem to have so many awesome features that my Tundra doesn’t have. My 2016 “entertainment “ screen, my old headlights, my non-lit up box, etc etc etc... I’m ready. Thank god these trucks never break down.

I agree that the Tundra needs changes but not a complete redone. Some refining will be welcome. I just got my 2020 CM and here are my toughs. First change would be storage as i can't have no body seats in the back because of all my stuff sitting on the floor between the front and the back seat. There is no place even to put an extra 4 L of windshield washer. The line of the truck are still very pleasing and actual as all others brands are returning to angular design. Hauling and pulling capacities are quite reasonable for an half ton pickup. Personally, i don't want a pickup truck to drive and feel like a luxury sedan so the driving feeling is good to me as it is. The inside design and finish should be changed not because it doesn't look good nor been nonfunctional but just because it's like older tundras. For the power train, there is two way of thinking. First, I don't think that a fancy an complicated engine/tranny combination like a twin turbos / hybrid with 10 spd. auto transmission would be adequate and reliable for an every day working at full payload and pulling capabilities. Plus what would be the MPG for that kind of set up. Second, for light duty daily use that combination would be great, but what about reliability. Good for a million mile, i doubt so.

Other additions that would be great:
-More lightning for cup holders,center console,glove box and buttons like door lock, windows and sunroof switches.
- More storage, lots of spaces are not exploited like under front and rear seats.
- All auto down/up window switches.
- Heated steering wheel.
- Flashers in mirrors for rear and side traffic plus floor lightning at unlocking.
- Front full led lightning but all the rest of the truck are regular incandescent bulbs :(
- Motorized step bars would be a great addition.
- Off road package truck with BSM and TRAC comes with body colored rear bumper corners but chromed front?
- Possibility to turn off the lights as there is only manual ''on'' and auto mode available.
- Switch activated rear locking diff. while keeping the ''AUTO LSD'' feature.

For the rest, it is all good for me ;)

I want to see a 2021 Tundra TRD Pro double cab with 6.5 ft bed 4x4 with an engine that can tow decent and yet get 20-24 mpg. Perhaps a Twin Turbo V6. Or whatever works to achieve 20-24 mpg and tow a mid size travel trailer with ease. No thanks for Hybrid, not good for water crossings in 4x4, nor good for towing. Straight gas engine with turbos at the most.

I want to see the 4.0 v8 hybrid twin turbo setup paired with 10 speed transmission. We all want 500 HP beast!
They could achieve 25-35+ MPG. still.
New suspension ,standar cooled/heated seat on almost all trim levels,add better tech with HD 3d camera system ,updated head unit ,better sound quality ,larger entailment system screen with less glare effect ,wireless carplay only pls no more plug in stuff ...
(please keep the built in dash design Toyota!!!)
I will never by any truck with a large ipad screen sticking out in my face,never!
I want to able to afford the new redesigned tundra so i can let my v8 sr5 go without questioning my self!
Must have 5 star crash rating!!!
In bed high power output outlet with led lighting!
Please keep the tundra signature look exterior/interior without the stupid hood scoop.I just love my double cab style ,please keep the "transformers style" just refine it!
Must able to lift the truck ,add larger wheels even with the hybrid option .
Bonus and fun futures:
Built a Tundra Rex beating the Ford raptor!
Locker option (personally don't care for)
Be 1# truck in the market !

I would love to see a Diesel engine option for the tundra

We "have" to have at least 1- 110v outlet to be able to plug in a computer. We all set up our offices in our trucks these days. Other trucks have had this for years. What are you waiting for?

Hard to take Tundra seriously when you look at the available bed options. My idea of a truck is 6.5 or 8 ft bed size, otherwise it's not really a truck