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2024 Toyota Tundra Platinum CrewMax 4x4 - What's New Review

2024 Toyota Tundra Platinum 4x4: Rugged TRD look for extra length duty pickup truck

RUGGED -IZED PRECIOUS METAL SETTING : Domesticated half-ton trucks don't come much larger than a CrewMax cab and six and a half foot bed. Toyota has been offering their large as the barren Arctic plain version of the Tundra in an ingot like Platinum trim. For those who prefer to take their valuable off the beaten path, this year Toyota offers the fancy setting with a rugged attitude, in the 2024 Tundra Platinum CrewMax 6.5 4x4 with factory TRD Off-Road package.

NEWLY TESTED IN '24:

Toyota Tundra Platinum trim w/ TRD Off-Road package
- Gloss black wheel arch, cheat line, upper tailgate accents
- Rear quarter panel graphics
- Bilstein front monotube coil over, rear twin tube dampers
- TRD Off-Road matte black wheels
- Falken Wildpeak 265/60H-20 all-terrain tires
- TRD dark grey grille with large honeycomb slats, embossing, off -road lights
- Bash plate, skid plates, mud guards
- Electronic rear differential lock, and Multi-Terrain Select, CRAWL & DAC cruise control
- Red ignition button; TRD leather shift knob
- Performance engine air filter, Black exhaust tip

**2024 Toyota Tundra Platinum 4x4**: off road capable

CARRIED ON, UNCHANGED:

Trail rated full size half ton pick-up truck, styling details unchanged since 2022
Aluminum alloy cargo box, doors
10-speed automatic torque converter planetary transmission, automatic two speed transfer case part time four wheel drive, electronic locking rear differential, open front differential
17 miles per gallon observed combined driving fuel economy (5.9 gal. / 100 mi.). Highway range is 700 miles.
Front independent, rear solid axle suspension + four wheel vented disc brakes
12.3" inch TFT configurable Digital Meter instrument cluster
14.0" inch touch LCD infotainment screen, Toyota Connected UI
"Top Safety Pick Plus" rated by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (2025 MY)
- Safety Sense 2.5 advanced driver assistance suite
- 8 SRS airbags
- 10.0" inch head up display
Cargo bed 110 V AC outlets x 1: 400 W

**2024 Toyota Tundra Platinum 4x4**: in Lunar Rock

2024 Toyota Tundra Platinum CrewMax 6.5' 4x4 performance specfications:

Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP): $74,440 (starts at $61,110 for XLT 5.0L SuperCrew 4x4)

Curb Weight (pounds): 6100 lbs.

Powertrain - iForceMax Hybrid

Petrol: 3.5L SEFI + DI 24V twin-turbo DOHC V-6
Hybrid Electric: PSM 2 (in transmission bell housing)
MiMH battery: 1.87 kWh, 650 V (288V (240 cells – 40 modules), 3.7 Ah, 36 kW)

Drivetrain / Final drive ratio: 10 Speed, torque converter planetary automatic transmission, two-speed electronic transfer case 4 wheel drive / 3.31:1 traction lock rear differential, open front differential

Horsepower NET Hybrid / Torque (pound - feet): 437 hp / 583 lb.-ft @ 2400 r.p.m.

Horsepower petrol / Torque (pound - feet): 389 hp / 479 lb.-ft @ 2400 r.p.m.
Horsepower HEV / Torque (pound - feet): 48 hp (36 kW) / 184 lb.-ft @ 2400 r.p.m.

Fuel Economy - miles per gallon combined EPA / Range (maximum): 17 mpg (observed), 708 miles (32 gallons)

Performance: 0-60 mph: 6.5 seconds; Top speed: 110 mph

_{Manufacturer Provided Specifications @2024 Roadblazing.com}

BOTTOM LINE:

$75,041 price, as tested 2024 Toyota Tundra Platinum CrewMax 6.5 4x4 10-speed automatic in Lunar Rock + leather seating (from $59,085 for SR5 iForce 6.5 4x4)
Warranty: 3 years / 36,000 miles bumper to bumper; 5 years, 60,000 miles powertrain; 8 years, 100,000 miles hybrid parts; 10 years, 150,000 miles hybrid battery

**2024 Toyota Tundra Platinum 4x4**: cargo, towing & cabin storage

2024 Toyota Tundra Platinum CrewMax 6.5 4x4: off road specs

Suspension: FRONT double wishbone, coil springs over Bilstein monotube dampers, anti-sway bar; REAR: solid axle, coil springs, Bilstein twin tube dampers

Brakes: FRONT 2-piston sliding caliper, 13.9" inch vented rotor; REAR 1-piston sliding caliper, 13.6" inch vented rotor, F+R ABS, ESC E-parking brake, hill start lock, descent control

Ground clearance: 8.5" inches

Approach / Departure / Breakover angles: 21.0^o / 24.0^o / 21.0^o

Tires / Wheels: Falken Wildpeak A/T AT3WA M+S 265/60-H, 20" inch TRD Off-Road graphite alloy wheels

Off road driving assistance: Automatic 4WD, 4-Hi, 4Lo, Drive modes:

Terrain Management System™, Trail Control™, Trail 1 Pedal Drive, Trail Turn Assist

_{Manufacturer Provided Specifications @2024 Roadblazing.com}

LIKES ABOUT THE 2024 Toyota Tundra Platinum CrewMax 6.5 4x4:

Off-road tuned full size pickup truck
Super crew cab for five occupants
60:40 split lifting 2nd Row seat cushion for cabin storage, power retracting backlight
Six and a half foot cargo box fits 8' foot lumber, with tailgate dropped, without overhang
Potent twin turbo V-6, supplemented by battery electric motor
Stiffer damping and springing for reduced wallow and less off road pitching, which doesn't impact the smooth ride, along with reduced wind buffeting
electronic transfer case actuated high & low four wheel drive
Excellent highway wind and road noise isolation and resistance
Comfortable perforated leather seats, stitched TREMOR lettering, power adjust front buckets, heated and cooled 1st Row, heated 2nd Row
Power adjusting pedals + steering wheel
Fully informative, large font instrumentation
Comprehensive voice commanded infotainment
- Wakeup word + vehicle settings
- Bluetooth hands-free communications
- 12 speaker, 12, channel, 1200 W JBL streaming audio
- wireless Android Auto / Apple CarPlay / Amazon Alexa phone projection
Subscription features: Connected Services, Wi-Fi, telematics, navigation & Google query, Sirius XM satellite radio