Rumors and speculations surrounding a model redesign are floated long before the model release itself. In reality, no one knows for sure until the official introduction of the new vehicle, but that doesn’t stop people from trying to be the first to know what will be included. Here’s what we’ve been able to gather on what you should know about the 2021 Toyota Tundra.
Powertrain Wishes
There are several opinions on what engines will be included with the 2021 Tundra. Some hope the 5.7-liter V-8 engine, which delivers 381 horsepower and 401 pound-feet of torque and has a decade of proven performance, will stick around as one option.
Others envision a 5.0-liter or 6.0-liter would be a better path to follow. Hybrid options are popular, with a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged hybrid engine on many wish lists, but there has been no confirmation if one will be included or not. Finally, a Tundra diesel option has been floated around for the past decade. Regardless of what the reality is, many truck buyers would love to see an engine delivering in excess of 400 horsepower, even reaching 450 horsepower, along with a significant increase of torque for towing.
Current engines pair with a six-speed automatic transmission, and the hope is that an eight-speed or 10-speed automatic transmission will be included with the 2021 model, perhaps even a manual transmission option.
Towing Capabilities WishesÂ
The 2019 Tundra’s tow capacity ranges from the minimum of 6,400 pounds to the maximum of 10,200 pounds. Not every truck is used to haul or tow items of extreme weight, so a high maximum rating is not needed for every trim. Many truck enthusiasts do have their sights set on a tow rating of more than 12,000 pounds for at least one or two trims with the 2021 release.
New CrewMax Option With Longer Bed
Most buyers would like to see Toyota continue to offer both the Double Cab and CrewMax options with the 2021 Toyota Tundra. One suggested configuration many would like to see added is the CrewMax cab with a larger engine, with 5.5-, 6-, and 6.5-foot bed options included, without losing the seating in the back seat that people choosing the CrewMax have come to rely on.
New Tundra Comfort and Convenience
There’s little question that the 2021 Tundra will include both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay integration, with many hoping for a simple layout of buttons and controls that will be easily accessible by both the driver and front passenger. In addition, most would expect to see a minimum 7-inch touch screen with a larger 11- or 12-inch option available in the higher trims.
Long-Term Toyota Quality
The one thing everyone is expecting with the 2021 Tundra is Toyota’s dependability, reliability, and quality. Most expect to see it return to Kelley Blue Book as the Highest Resale Value award winner.
Truck lovers are anxiously awaiting the release of the 2021 Toyota Tundra, and the team at Mark Jacobson Toyota is excited to bring it to our customers as soon as it’s released.
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