Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition

Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition: Considering that 2008, all Toyota Tundra full-size pickups have actually been constructed in San Antonio, Texas. That's a fact Toyota dealerships in Texas are very proud of, as every Tundra and Tacoma offered there wears a sticker label on the back home window took after the state flag that claims "Built Below, Lives Here." You could suggest that Austin isn't such as the remainder of Texas, but it's still in the heart of truck country, so our 2017 Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition was right in your home in the pickup-dominated landscape.


Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition


The 1794 Edition may be one of the most Texan of all Tundra designs-- it's called for the year the JLC Cattle ranch, the website of Toyota Motor Production Texas, was founded. Like all 1794 Editions, our tester was a CrewMax model with the 5.5-foot bed as well as came powered by Toyota's 5.7-liter V-8, which creates 381 hp and 401 lb-ft of torque. Our vehicle additionally came outfitted with part-time four-wheel drive and also an array of TRD Performance components (as part of the TRD Off-Road package) and also various other devices that drove the cost as much as $54,796. The 1794 Version aids validate its MSRP with an indoor bound in soft, smooth leather. The seats, center console, shifter, dash, as well as door panels are covered in rich-feeling cowhide, which offers a Western look with its saddle-brown shade and also white contrast stitching.

Although the leather furniture itself looks nice, maybe much better matched with the rest of the interior, which uses silver-colored hard plastics and also plasticky-looking wood trim. The door panels and also dash utilize the exact same resilient materials located in other Tundra models, which is possibly an advantage for those who plan on in fact utilizing their 1794 as a vehicle. The practical look does stand out against the more high end parts of the inside, nonetheless.

After the natural leather, the following thing you'll see when entering into the Tundra is that this is an older product. You cannot get a Tundra in 2017 with hands-free keyless entry or push-button begin, yet our truck did have a remote-start attribute, which was a lifesaver in the Texas warmth, as I might start the cars and truck as well as begin cooling down the cabin prior to getting in. The whole vehicle was greatly updated in 2014, but in some way the interior currently really feels dated. The guiding wheel is beefy and includes controls that look a generation behind, and also the touchscreen infomercial system-- although perfectly useful-- lacks the sharp resolution as well as fast response customers have involved get out of brand-new autos.

But if you can look past all that, the Tundra is a strong truck. The flight is smooth on the freeway, and also the interior is mostly silent except for some noise from the TRD Off-Road plan's 275/65R18-size all-terrain tires. The Tundra takes care of like a smaller car on twisty roads, as well as it wasn't as difficult to maneuver in the city as you might anticipate of a full-size pick-up. I was definitely thankful to have the basic rearview video camera as well as parking sensing units when I needed to park, however. Steering feel is on the lighter side, as well as the ratio takes some obtaining used to, however on the whole the Tundra is easy to drive.

The V-8 uses a lot of power, and also the six-speed automatic transmission is quick to kick down a gear when attempting to hand down the freeway. The drivetrain also had no trouble climbing steep qualities. A couple of mins on a crushed rock road was the closest I reached off-roading in the Tundra. It had not been testing enough to truly examine the Tundra's abilities, but if the road ever before obtained rockier or even more rutted, the truck would have been prepared thanks to the TRD Off-Road package's off-road-tuned Bilstein shocks, engine as well as gas container skidplates, and also the abovementioned A/T tires. The Tundra 4 × 4 1794 CrewMax likewise offers 10.4 inches of ground clearance. I didn't have an opportunity to tow or haul anything on my journey, but the 4 × 4 1794 Edition has a max towing capacity of 8,800 pounds and also a max haul of 1,530 extra pounds.

Living with the Tundra everyday would not be tough for vehicle drivers of bigger stature, yet if you have short legs like me, entering can be an obstacle. The motorist's side does not have a grab handle on the A-pillar or above the window framework, so you wind up pulling yourself up on the guiding wheel or the kindly sized door armrest. Examining package for the $345 running boards on the choices list will correct this, as well as it's advised if you have toddlers so they could a lot more easily gain access to the rear of the crew cab. As flip-up rear seats come, the Tundra 1794 Edition's benches are very comfortable. The leather is soft, and there's a lot of cushioning for lengthy drives. There's additionally more than enough legroom. I had the ability to fit 2 carry-on roller bags laterally in the footwells without moving the pole positions.

Hopefully advancement on the next-gen Tundra is well underway, due to the fact that the current version is revealing its age. The Tundra 1794 Edition is still extravagant and capable, however it might benefit from one more interior refresh at least. The next Tundra will certainly additionally should deal with its efficiency, as the present 4 × 4 V-8 is EPA-rated at just 13/17 mpg city/highway, less than practically every other 4 × 4 V-8 pick-up in the course. The 1794 Edition does begin less than its Western-themed competition-- that includes the Ford F-150 King Cattle Ranch, Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn, and also Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country-- at $48,375 for a rear-drive model. So if an ocean of brownish natural leather is the appearance you're opting for, you'll pay a little less for it with Toyota's version.

The Tundra still ticks a lot of the right boxes for today's vehicle buyer, but competitors are continually increasing the bar in the full-size pickup classification. If the next-gen Tundra can supply class-leading gas economy, modern-day technology, as well as boosted material top quality along with the comfort, capacity, and sturdiness today's Tundra currently uses, then Texans will have something they could really take pride in.