Overview

The Toyota Tundra is a well-built, highly capable full-size pickup, designed to tackle the off-roads with ease. It's also powerful enough to tow the heaviest loads, and its responsive V8 engine exudes a feeling of confidence on the part of the driver. Those interested in the purchase of the 2018 Toyota Tundra near Colorado Springs are encouraged to learn more about the recent upgrades and styling changes that set this year's model apart from the 2017 version. The 2018 Toyota Tundra receives a front-end refreshment, with a new mesh grille insert on most trims and LED headlights and running lights on the 1794 Edition version. Buyers who live or work near Colorado Springs are invited to visit the local dealership to get the latest information on the all-new Tundra, or if they prefer, check out the features pages on the dealer website.

Interior

Toyota has upgraded the materials and upholstery on this year's Tundra. Each of the three cabin configurations can be paired to one or more cargo bed lengths. The Regular Cab style seats three comfortably, and the Extended Double Cab and CrewMax Crew Cab both seat up to six. Buyers have the choice of front bucket or front bench seats on the latter two versions. The Entune screen display is standard on all trims. Satellite and HD radio, full navigation, and Bluetooth connectivity are included regardless of which trim is selected. The Extended Double Cab truck has one of the roomiest rear seating areas of any truck in this segment. The CrewMax Crew Cab has a reclining back seat and plenty of legroom. This configuration also comes with the flip-up bottom seat cushions, allowing the owner to stow items too small or fragile for the cargo bed. All of the 2018 Tundra review experts have given the thumbs-up for the overall design of the three cabin styles.

Exterior

The base trim comes with 18-inch steel wheels, daytime running lights, and a damped tailgate. Buyers can choose from three different bed lengths and two different wheelbases. Uplevel trims substitute larger wheels, with the Platinum trim standing on 20-inch wheels. Distinctive exterior styling elements on the uplevel versions are either standard or come with the purchase of a special package. The TRD Sport is a truly off-road machine that comes with sport-tuned Bilstein shocks and both front and rear anti-roll bars. The TRD also can be purchased with a special off-road package that includes tow hooks, skid plates, and trail-tuned shock absorbers. Serving Colorado Springs CO and surrounding communities, the local dealer is soon receiving the new model year Tundra in all six trim levels, so now is the time to start the comparison shopping.

Mechanical

The Toyota Tundra can be purchased with either front-wheel or all-wheel drive. There are two different V8 engines available. All trims come with an off-road, heavy-duty suspension system and an integrated trailer brake controller. The truck is designed to haul more than a ton of cargo, and with the larger V8 engine, the Tundra can tow up to 10,500 pounds. The local dealership serving Colorado Springs CO offers this model in all configurations and trims, and buyers can choose the powertrain and drive option they desire. In and near Colorado Springs CO, the best deal on a Toyota Tundra is at the local Toyota dealership, where the Tundra is priced to sell.

Powertrain

Buying a 2018 Toyota Tundra near Colorado Springs means heading to the local dealership and getting to know this year's offerings. The standout feature of this full-size is the large, 5.7L V8 engine that puts out a total of 381 horsepower and 401 lb-ft of torque. Paired to a six-speed automatic transmission, this engine will produce plenty of low-gear power, making it the choice for those who will be doing a lot of slow driving on uneven terrain. The smaller 4.6L V8 is standard on the SR Extended Cab and all of the SR5 models. This engine makes a total of 310 horsepower and is also coupled to an automatic transmission. The 2WD versions send power to the rear wheels regardless of which trim is chosen. The 2018 Toyota Tundra also features the standard tow package if the 5.7L V8 engine is chosen. The 2018 Tundra review critics have long praised the engine dependability on this model, and Toyota continues as one of the only automakers to offer a full-size pickup with the choice of two different V8 engines.

Safety

Every 2018 Toyota Tundra comes with antilock brakes, stability control, trailer sway control, front knee airbags, front-side airbags, and side-curtain airbags. A new addition to the safety features for 2018 is the Toyota Safety Sense-P suite. This package includes lane departure warning, pedestrian detection, automatic high beams, and radar-based adaptive cruise control. The uplevel trims feature blind-spot monitoring, rearview camera, and rear parking sensors either as an option or as standard equipment depending on the trim chosen. All of these active and passive safety features can be bundled into one of several different package options, so buyers who desire the base trim version will want to check out the optional safety equipment offered. Near Colorado Springs and surrounding communities, buyers have chosen the local dealership when looking for the best price, largest selection, and most dependable service department in the state. Serving Colorado Springs CO with pride, the local dealership offers buyers plenty of safety and security feature information on its online pages, so potential buyers are encouraged to check out this information.

Buying a 2018 Toyota Tundra near Colorado Springs is as simple as coming down to the local dealership and checking out the various trims and package options. Go online and conduct your own 2018 Tundra review on the dealer site, and contact the sales department with any questions you have regarding the new Toyota Tundra for 2018.