2025 Toyota Tundra Double Cab

Big, bold, and powerful, the 2025 Toyota Tundra is built for hard work and go-anywhere adventure. Its potent 389-horsepower turbocharged V6 engine has more than enough muscle for hauling and towing, and delivers great fuel economy. The Tundra’s coil spring rear suspension makes for a smooth ride, and the cabin is filled with cutting-edge tech designed to make driving safer and more relaxing. Depending on the trim, the Tundra can be anything from a light-duty work truck to a capable off-road weekend warrior. The Tundra is also available with a more powerful, more fuel-efficient hybrid powertrain, reviewed separately.

We’ve logged hundreds of hours driving and evaluating this generation of full-size pickup trucks, including the Toyota Tundra.

A new TRD Rally Package includes TRD graphics, Bilstein shocks, 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires, Multi-Terrain Select, and Crawl Control. A new Tow Package adds an antenna and Wi-Fi Trailer camera. The SR5 gains 8-way power front seats and an available power tailgate with knee-lift assist, while the 1794 Edition and Platinum models gain massaging front seats.

The most popular Tundra is the SR5, and for good reason. Toyota packs many features and options into this trim, allowing buyers to tailor their trucks accordingly. Rivals like the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and Ram 1500 all have slightly lower starting prices, mainly due to more varied cab, bed, and engine configurations.

Before buying a new Tundra truck, check the Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price to know what you should be paying. The Tundra tends to have the strongest resale values of any full-size truck, another plus in its favor. Remember, recouping more money when you sell a vehicle can mean a bigger down payment and lower monthly payments on your next one.

The most popular engine in the Tundra is the 389-horsepower, 3.4-liter twin-turbo V6 engine, backed by a responsive 10-speed automatic transmission. This pairing is a perfect fit for the Tundra — power is plentiful, acceleration is smooth, and there is no meaningful turbo lag. In the base work truck SR, a version of this engine makes 358 horsepower.

The engine provides commanding power and quick response, while the suspension ensures a smooth, comfortable ride. The Tundra is highly civilized, with a pleasant demeanor. Although Toyota mostly follows the traditional full-size-truck path with a body bolted to a boxed ladder frame, it also strays from tradition with its coil-spring rear suspension. This type of rear suspension can deliver a softer, more composed ride than traditional leaf springs, although we’ve found the Tundra isn’t quite as smooth-riding as the Ram 1500, the only other full-size truck with a similar rear suspension setup. Around town, the Tundra feels agile and quick, with precise steering that makes it easy to maneuver this full-size truck through the city.

2025 Toyota Tundra MPG

The Tundra is rated for 19 mpg with 4WD, which is similar to what you’ll get from the other full-size trucks with comparable engines. Tundra models with 2WD are rated for 20 mpg, which is also in line with the competition.

The Tundra’s passenger cabin is less upmarket in design or materials than some of its competitors, but it’s nevertheless well-designed and functional. With pronounced angles, toggle switch-style controls, and chunky dials, the dash has a rugged yet technical look. We find the seats adequately supportive and all the gauges, screens, and controls logically placed. A massive 14.5-inch touchscreen, 12-speaker JBL audio, heated and cooled front and rear seats, and wireless smartphone charging are available.

Toyota presents the Tundra as either the Double Cab or the CrewMax. Both feature four doors, but the rear doors on the Double Cab are half-size. The rear doors on the CrewMax are full size and open into a much larger rear-seat area (41.6 inches of rear legroom versus 33.3 inches). Therefore, if your Tundra needs to include hauling multiple passengers, the CrewMax is the better solution. Indeed, CrewMax variants far outsell the Double Cabs.

We like the Toyota Tundra’s rugged angles and large hexagonal grille. This truck has a tough, distinctive look, and the prerequisite wide stance and healthy ground clearance serious truck owners demand. The sheet metal has enough creases and corners to avoid being boring, and the large “TUNDRA” name stamped into the tailgate is a nice touch. The Tundra doesn’t offer as many configurations, but its two cab sizes and 5.5-, 6.5-, and 8-foot bed lengths cover the most popular combinations in full-size trucks. Wheel sizes range from 18 to 22 inches, depending on trim level.

i-Force engine
In its most potent form, the 3.4-liter twin-turbo V6 develops 389 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque, more than enough to get the job done.

Power running boards with Power BedStep
Providing manual and automatic settings, this available feature extends and retracts the side running boards. At the same time, the BedStep that extends from under the rear bumper also deploys and retracts.

14-inch touchscreen
Everything’s bigger in Texas, and that includes the Tundra’s touchscreen. The 14.5-inch color unit commands the infotainment system in upper trims and is optional in the SR5. It’s paired with either a 6-speaker audio system or, in the top trims, a 12-speaker JBL audio system. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are included.

Multi-Terrain Monitor
This off-road surround-view camera is available in a package on some trims and helps negotiate tricky terrain without a spotter.

Easy lower and lift tailgate
The Tundra’s dampened tailgate slowly lowers, and you can close it with one finger.

Toyota Safety Sense
Standard in all the Tundra grades, this bundle of safety and driver-aid technologies helps protect you and yours. It includes forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection. Adaptive cruise control, lane-departure alert with steering assist, lane-tracing assist, and high-beam assist are also part of the package.

Toyota’s 389-horsepower, 3.4-liter twin-turbo V6 and 10-speed automatic transmission is the standard powertrain on the SR5, Limited, Platinum, and 1794 Edition trims, the most popular choices in the Tundra lineup. It delivers 20 mpg in combined driving. In the entry-level SR, the same engine is tuned to make 358 horsepower.

Payload and Towing

The 2025 Toyota Tundra’s maximum payload is 1,940 pounds, and its maximum tow rating is 12,000 pounds. The use of a coil-spring rear suspension means there’s a minor trade-off in towing capacity. The Ford F-150 can pull up to 13,500 pounds, while the Chevy Silverado 1500 can handle up to 13,300 pounds. While these figures fall a little short of the competition, for most people, this level of capability is plenty to get the job done.

3-Year/36,000-Mile Warranty

Toyota covers the 2025 Toyota Tundra with a limited bumper-to-bumper warranty for three years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. It also covers the powertrain for five years or 60,000 miles. This is typical for the segment. It also tosses in free scheduled maintenance for two years or 25,000 miles.

Safety Ratings

The National Highway Safety Traffic Administration (NHTSA) gave Tundra its highest 5-Star overall safety rating. Furthermore, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) named the Tundra to its elite Top Safety Pick+ (TSP+) list. Although Tundra’s rivals can claim the NHTSA 5-star rating, none have also achieved the IIHS TSP+ accolade.