Print
2021 Toyota Tundra Trail Edition
Toyota has introduced two new styles of the 2021 Tundra ready for outdoor adventure: Trail and Nightshade Special Editions. Both styles deliver a 10,200-pound towing capacity and up to 1,730-pound payload, enough capacity to haul a boat and bring along plenty of supplies for family fun.
Both models are available in 2WD and 4WD versions.
The Trail Edition is based on the SR5 CrewMax with SR5 Upgrade Package. It includes a 38-gallon fuel tank, front bucket seats with driver’s power lumbar support, front center console, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, three front cupholders and an anti-theft system with alarm and engine immobilizer.
The Trail Edition wheels stand out in a crowd with their 18-inch, split 5-spoke alloy design and dark gray finish. Michelin all-terrain tires come standard. The Trail Edition also offers lockable storage boxes, and the driver’s side box is insulated to double as a convenient cooler.
A standard spray-on bed liner enhances durability. Inside the cabin, all-weather floor liners offer protection from outside elements and are easy to clean.
The 2021 Tundra Nightshade style is based on the Limited grade model. It offers black leather-trim seating and black exterior trim to accent the exterior color. Drivers have a wide variety of distinctive color options--Midnight Black Metallic, Cement, Super White (Double Cab only) or optional Windchill Pearl premium paint (Crew Max only).
All 2021 Tundra models are powered by the i-FORCE 5.7-liter V8 that produces 381 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 401 lb.-ft. of peak torque at 3,600 rpm. Built with an aluminum cylinder block and heads, the i-FORCE offers double overhead-cams, four valves per cylinder, Dual Independent Variable Valve Timing with intelligence and an Acoustic Control Induction System for a broad torque curve. The models are mated with a 6-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission.
Tundra payload beds are 22.2 inches deep and, when properly equipped, support a capacity of up to 1,730 pounds. The lockable easy-lower-and-lift tailgate avoids tailgate slams and can be operated easily.
Tundra models are designed to grip pavement or traverse trail surfaces. The Tundra 2WD models include Vehicle Stability Control system to enhance grip on or off-road. They also incorporate Automatic Limited-Slip Differential to provide better performance in deep sand or mud as well as mixed-friction surfaces. The Auto-LSD system utilizes the vehicle’s brakes to limit wheel spin.
Tundra 4×4 models features an on-demand, electronically controlled 4WDemand with 4×2, 4×4 Hi, and 4×4 Lo ranges. Drivers select the mode using a dial on the dash. 4WDemand allows the Active Traction Control to operate like Auto-LSD--delivering full, unrestricted engine output and transferring power to the wheel with the most traction at both the front and rear axles.
All models come with Toyota Safety Sense-Pedestrian active safety system. The safety bundle includes Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection function, Lane Departure Alert, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, and Automatic High Beams.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert warns drivers of cross traffic via indicator lights in the side-view mirrors and an audible warning buzzer while backing up.
Copyright © 2024 by Sensible Driver. All rights reserved.
