If you’re looking for a truck at your local Toyota dealer, you’ll have plenty of options to choose from. While there are only two models in the automaker’s lineup—the midsize Tacoma and full-size Tundra—each has a variety of trim levels, powertrains, and configurations to choose from. That can help you find a truck that strikes the right balance between your needs and your budget, but only if you understand your options.
Today, we’re going to take a look at the 2024 Tundra and how you can make it your own. We’ll explain which configurations and powertrains are available at each of the seven trim levels and the highlights that make each trim stand out from the rest of the pack.
The Tundra SR
The entry-level SR is only available with the 3.4L Turbo V6 engine (the i-FORCE powertrain), which delivers 358 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque. This allows for a towing capacity of up to 8,300 lbs. Like all Tundras, it pairs its powertrain with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
Because this trim is a workhorse meant to be affordable and useful for all kinds of people, it can be had with either the Double cab (which has smaller rear doors and a tighter fit in the back row of seats) or the CrewMax cab (which has full-size rear doors and a roomier rear seat). It can also be had with either the 5.5-foot short bed, 6.5-foot standard bed, or 8.1-foot long bed; the Double cab can be paired with the short or standard bed, and the CrewMax cab can be paired with the standard or long bed.
As the most affordable trim, the SR has fewer standard features than the others. For example, you need to add the optional Tow Package to get a hitch receiver. So what features come standard? The SR has a fair amount of standard tech, including an 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility, push-button start, and Toyota Safety Sense 2.5. TSS is a suite of driver assistance features that include:
- Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection
- Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
- Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
- Lane Tracing Assist
- Automatic High Beams
- Road Sign Assist
The SR also comes standard with the same aluminum-reinforced composite bed used on higher-level trims. Power heated side-view mirrors keep frost from blocking your view of the road. The Tundra’s signature power rear window is standard across all trims as well; on the SR and SR5 trims, it opens horizontally.
The Tundra SR5
Like the SR, the SR5 can be had with any of the available cab styles or bed lengths but only one powertrain option. But on this trim and up, the i-FORCE engine is tuned to produce more power, providing up to 389 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque. A properly configured SR5 can tow up to 12,000 lbs, making it the most capable trim in the lineup.
This trim and all above it come standard with basic towing equipment like a hitch receiver, integrated trailer brake control system, a 7- or 4-pin trailer connector, and selectable driving modes, including a Tow/Haul mode. Trailer sway control is standard fare on all Tundra trims, including the SR and SR5. The SR5 trim also unlocks optional upgrades like the TRD Off-Road and TRD Sport packages, which make the truck more rugged and ready to tackle rough terrain.
The Tundra Limited
The Limited trim comes standard with the same i-FORCE powertrain used by the SR5, but it allows you to upgrade to the more powerful i-FORCE MAX powertrain for an added cost. While the i-FORCE powertrain uses an internal combustion engine alone, the i-FORCE MAX powertrain is a hybrid, bringing the specs up to 437 hp and 583 lb-ft of torque. This powertrain improves fuel economy slightly and makes for better driving dynamics, but because it also increases the overall weight of the truck, it doesn’t boost towing and hauling figures. A properly configured Tundra Limited can tow up to 11,450 lbs.
The Limited trim can be had with either cab style and with either the short or standard bed, but the long bed is only available on SR or SR5 trims. When paired with the Double cab, the Limited has a horizontal power rear window, but the CrewMax cab features a vertical rear window instead. The vertical version comes standard on all higher trims.
On the inside, the Limited boasts several upgrades over the lower trim levels. It comes standard with front seats that are power-adjustable, heated, and ventilated front seats that are trimmed with SofTex rather than fabric. The touchscreen is larger in this trim and up, measuring 14 inches rather than eight. Other standard features include dual-zone automatic climate control, side-view mirrors with integrated LED turn signals, and additional driver assistance features like blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and trailer merge warning. The TRD Off-Road Package is an available add-on, making the trim better suited for driving on unpaved surfaces.
The Tundra Platinum
Like the Limited, the Platinum trim can be had with either powertrain and the short or standard bed, yet this trim and all above it can only be had with the larger Double cab. This is the lowest trim level that can be had with the Adaptive Variable Suspension system, which adjusts automatically to match road conditions.
In addition to the upgrades on the Limited, the Platinum also comes standard with a power tilt/slide panoramic sunroof to let in more natural light, leather-trimmed seats instead of SofTex, heated and ventilated rear seats in addition to front seats, a heated steering wheel, a wireless charging pad for keeping devices powered up, and a 12.3-inch customizable digital gauge cluster behind the wheel.
The Tundra 1794 Edition
The 1794 Edition trim is very similar to the Platinum. Most of the differences are aesthetic, with extra chrome on the exterior and a cream and brown colorway with wood-grain accents on the interior. The “Limited Edition” trim adds more badges, a stamped tailgate, and gloss black exterior accents.
The Tundra TRD Pro
Like the Capstone trim above it, the TRD Pro is available exclusively with the i-FORCE MAX powertrain, CrewMax cab, short bed, and 4×4 drivetrain. This trim is designed to perform well off-road and comes standard with rugged equipment like FOX shocks, an off-road-tuned suspension system, an aluminum front skid plate to protect the underbody components, an electronically controlled locking rear differential, and front and rear mudguards. It also comes standard with a set of all-terrain tires for improved traction and a 1.1-inch front lift for more ground clearance.
Other features don’t make the truck more capable but can come in handy off-road. For example, the standard LED light bar can light up an unlit trail at night, the Multi-Terrain monitor can give you a close-up of your surroundings (and let you see low-to-the-ground obstacles not visible from the driver’s seat), and the Crawl Control system keeps the truck moving forward at a set speed, letting you focus on steering during tricky portions of a trail. This trim also comes standard with a Multi-Terrain Select system that lets you switch between five different terrain modes.
The Tundra Capstone
At the top of the trim list, the Capstone offers the most luxurious features of all of the Tundra trims. Its interior features semi-aniline leather-trimmed 10-way power-adjustable front seats in an exclusive black and white colorway and dark walnut wood-grain accents. In addition to the large touchscreen and digital gauge display, there’s a standard head-up display that projects a 10-inch color image directly onto the lower windshield, letting you view navigation directions, warnings, and more without taking your eyes off the road.
There are standard power running boards and a power bed step to help get into the truck and load cargo. In addition to the acoustic laminated windshield that comes standard on all trims, the Capstone has acoustic laminated side windows that help keep outside noises at bay for a quiet cabin.
