The Toyota Tundra is officially heading to Australia, hitting showrooms in November 2024. Toyota has teamed up with Walkinshaw Automotive Group in a world-first collaboration to convert the US-built Tundra to a right-hand drive. The Tundra Limited will launch first, followed by a Premium Grade model in Q2 2025. Whether you’re after a heavy-duty rig or just a die-hard Toyota fan, the Tundra is set to make waves in the Aussie 4x4 scene.
The Specs: Muscle Meets Luxury
Under the hood, the Tundra Limited doesn’t mess around. It’s powered by a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 i-FORCE MAX, cranking out 326kW of power and 790Nm of torque, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. For the 4WD lovers, it’s got a part-time 4WD system with a dual-range transfer case. And towing? Oh yeah, it’s got a massive 4.5-tonne braked towing capacity. Whether you’re pulling a caravan, boat, or your mate’s broken-down ute, this rig has got you covered.
Toyota Quality You Can Trust
With six years of development under its belt and the combined expertise of Toyota and Walkinshaw, you can bet this is going to be one tough truck. Real-world testing through the Tundra Insider Program has already been in motion since 2023, where customers have been driving these trucks across Australia, providing feedback, and putting them through their paces.
If you’ve been eyeing a full-size ute, the Toyota Tundra is definitely worth considering. It’s shaping up to be a solid contender, especially for towing, with its impressive 4.5-tonne capacity. However, when it comes to off-road capability, the jury’s still out. With a hybrid V6 replacing the traditional V8, we’ll need to see how well it handles rough tracks and tough terrain before giving it the full stamp of approval.
PS: If you’re keen to see how the Tundra performs, particularly off-road, stay tuned—it could surprise us all, or leave us wanting more.
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