The 2023 Tundra is building on the third-generation platform (2022 Toyota Tundra) which made its debut last year. The third-generation Tundra debuted with two new twin-turbo V6 powertrains. The 2023 model is adding a new SX Package that offers an updated appearance without a hefty price tag to the truck. We will be reviewing the full specifications and price of the 2023 Toyota Tundra in Nigeria.
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The new SX Package
For the 2023 model year, Toyota is adding the new SX Package which is available exclusively on SR5 grades in 4×2 or 4×4. This package is offered on Double Cab models with a 6.5-foot bed and CrewMax models with a 5.5-footbed.
The new SX package gives the Tundra a bold styling. The package gives the truck Dark Metallic 18-inch wheels.
Color options on the new SX Package include White, Magnetic Gray Metallic, Celestial Silver Metallic, and, for a particularly striking look, Midnight Black Metallic.
The engines and power
Two new powertrains are available on the 2023 Tundra, they include a twin-turbo V6 engine and a hybrid twin-turbo V6 engine. Both engines are mated to a 10-speed Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECTi). The transmission features a sequential shift mode, uphill/downhill shift logic, and TOW/HAUL driving modes.
The i-FORCE 3.5-liter, twin-turbo V6 engine uses DOHC 24-Valve cylinder heads and Dual VVTi systems to produce a maximum power output of 389 horsepower and torque of 479 lb-ft.
The i-FORCE MAX hybrid produces a maximum power output of 437 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and torque of 583 lb-ft at a low 2,400 rpm. The hybrid power train is the most powerful of the two.
Standard on the Tundra TRD Pro models and 4X4 trucks is the TRD Off-Road package.
New suspension
The 2023 Tundra is carrying over the new multi-link rear suspension that helps improve ride comfort, straight-line stability, improved towing capability, and overall handling dynamics.
The new suspension system increased the towing capacity of the truck by 17.6% over the previous generation, to 12,000 pounds.
TSS 2.5 is now standard across all Tundra grades
For the 2023 model, all Toyota Tundras come standard with the latest Toyota Safety System 2.5 (TSS 2.5). The new advanced system consists of:
- Pre-collision System with Pedestrian Detection with intersection support
- Road Sign Assist (RSA)
- Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)
- Lane Keeping Technology: Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/ SA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), and Sway Warning System
- Automatic High Beams (AHB)
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) are available and come standard on certain grades. Plus, the available Parking Support Brake is designed to implement brake control when there’s a possibility of a collision with a stationary object, approaching a vehicle, or while parking. The TSS 2.5 is also standard on the 2023 Toyota Sienna.
All-new Toyota Audio Multimedia
The 2023 Tundra is debuting with the all-new Audio Multimedia system designed and engineered by Toyota’s Texas-based Connected Technologies team.
The system features a centrally located standard 8-inch touchscreen or an available 14-inch touchscreen with an enhanced resolution for high-quality visuals. Consumers enjoy a more responsive touch which includes the pinch and zoom functions used on phones and tablets.
Standard on the new Toyota Audio Multimedia system is the wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.
Toyota also added the virtual intelligent Assistant to provide an easy-to-use virtual companion that is more advanced and personalized than ever before.
Cloud-based Navigation
The new cloud-based native navigation system offers real-time Over the Air (OTA) updates for mapping Points of Interest (POIs), as well as integrating Google POI data for the up-to-date search capability. The new navigation system allows drivers and passengers to use voice-activated commands or the touchscreen to search for directions, find points of interest or explore local businesses.
Toyota Connected Services helps offer peace of mind and convenience to Toyota owners. Safety Connect* offers added reassurance for when unexpected emergencies occur by connecting vehicle occupants with a 24/7 emergency response agent.
Also available is the WiFi Connect which offers 4G connectivity for up to 10 devices by turning Tundra into an AT&T Hotspot.
New bigger screen for the driver
Two new instrumentation panels are available on the 2023 Tundra, they include an available 12.3-inch TFT panel or a combination meter that includes a 4.1-inch digital multi-information screen (MID) with analog readouts. The new display also provides access to safety features, navigation, audio controls, off-road features, and towing functions.
Standard on the i-FORCE MAX powertrain is the 12.3-inch display that illuminates when the vehicle is powered on to display one of five rotating Tundra animations that fill the screen. The display features digital gauges, including a tachometer and speedometer. Selectable content includes tow gauges, pitch and roll displays, and powertrain performance gauges.
Wheels
Available on SR5, Limited, and 1794 models, the TRD Off-Road Package includes 18-inch TRD wheels (unique 20-inch wheels on Limited and 1794), a TRD grille, TRD off-road suspension, skid plates, mudguards, and a TRD leather-wrapped shift knob. The 4×4 models also feature an electronic rear differential lock, Multi-Terrain Select (MTS), and Crawl Control. The TRD Sport package available on 4×2 or 4×4 SR5 models in CrewMax and Double Cab configurations is more road-oriented. It includes the addition of 20-inch TRD wheels, a TRD grille, TRD lowered sports suspension and a TRD leather-wrapped shift knob.
Color options of the 2023 Toyota Tundra
The 2023 Toyota Tundra is available in White, Wind Chill Pearl, Magnetic Gray Metallic, Celestial Silver Metallic, Midnight Black Metallic, Super Sonic Red, Army Green, Lunar Rock, and Blueprint.
Smoked Mesquite will be available on the Limited and 1794 grades, while the Solar Octane is a TRD-exclusive color.
Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of the 2023 Toyota Tundra
The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of the 2023 Tundra starts at $37,865.
Price of 2023 Toyota Tundra in Nigeria
The price of 2023 Toyota Tundra in Nigeria will start from 80,000,000 Naira.
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Quick facts about the 2023 Toyota Tundra
| Make | Toyota |
| Model | Tundra |
| Model year | 2023 |
| Engine | 3.5-liter, twin-turbo V6 hybrid twin-turbo V6 |
| Transmission | 10-speed ECTi Automatic transmission |
| Power | 389 hp 437 hp |
| Torque | 479 lb-ft 437 hp |
| MSRP | $37,865 |
| Price in Nigeria | From 60,000,000 Naira |
