Description
Drive and Performance 7.7/10
The Tundra’s coil-spring rear suspension makes for a comfortable and composed ride with SUV-like handling. The suspension aptly absorbs road imperfections, and the optional adaptive suspension makes things even more cushy. Steering is light and responsive, making the big truck easier to drive than you might expect. And despite its weight and size, the brakes provide smooth and confident stopping power.
Toyota offers three powertrain options for the 2025 Tundra. The standard twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 engine makes 358 horsepower and 405 pound-feet of torque. Another version of that engine is tuned for 389 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque. Finally, there’s a hybrid setup that pairs a twin-turbo V6 with an electric motor good for 437 horsepower and 583 pound-feet of torque. A 10-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive are standard. Four-wheel drive is optional.
Though the Tundra no longer comes with a V8 option, the twin-turbo V6 more than makes up for it with its strength and acceleration, particularly in the hybrid trims. It can go from zero to 60 mph in a praiseworthy 6.5 seconds and has enough power to easily overtake other vehicles on the freeway. The hybrid powertrain (Toyota calls it i-Force Max) gives the truck a little more oomph, especially when it comes to low-end torque. The 10-speed automatic transmission is mostly good, but you might occasionally notice some hesitancy to shift gears.
The Tundra is also pretty capable off road thanks to its coil-spring suspension and ample amount of ground clearance. If you want to navigate tighter trails, the compact Toyota Tacoma is better suited to the job. The Tundra can also tow between 8,300 and 12,000 pounds, depending on configuration. That should suit most needs, but rivals can tow and haul more.
Interior 7.7/10
The Tundra’s interior features the practicality and durability you’d expect from a work truck, but it’s also aesthetically pleasing and comfortable. The cabin is well-insulated from outside noise, and the infotainment system is user-friendly. As you move up trim levels, you gain higher-quality materials and interior luxuries, such as soft-touch surfaces and walnut wood trim options.
The Tundra is available in two body styles: Double Cab and Crew Cab (Toyota calls it CrewMax). The seats are supportive and well-cushioned no matter which configuration you choose, but the Double Cab is notably less spacious in the rear. The former offers 33.3 inches of legroom, while the latter bumps that up to 41.6 inches, so adults will prefer the Crew Cab for longer drives. Visibility is good from the front, but the Tundra’s width can make it difficult to get a good view of objects to the side and rear. Cloth upholstery and manually adjustable front seats are standard, and leather upholstery and power-adjustable, heated and ventilated front seats are available.
This Toyota is available with three bed lengths: a long bed (8 feet, 1 inch), a standard bed (6 feet, 6 inches) and a short bed (5 feet, 6 inches). The standard bed is available with either cab style, but the long bed is limited to the Double Cab, and the short bed is exclusive to Crew Cabs. All beds are 21 inches deep with a width of 48.7 inches between the wheel wells, which allows you to fit sheets of drywall and plywood with no trouble. The Tundra has a payload capacity of 1,485 to 1,940 pounds, depending on layout. Most other full-size trucks have higher capacities, but the Toyota should meet average hauling and towing needs.
Fuel Economy (X.X/10)
The 2025 Tundra’s fuel economy estimates are about average for a full-size pickup truck. V6 models with rear-wheel drive get 18 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway. V6 models with four-wheel drive dip slightly to 17/22 mpg city/highway (17/23 mpg for SR and SR5 models). Hybrid models with rear-wheel drive garner the best estimates, with 20/24 mpg city/highway. Adding four-wheel drive to hybrid models drops the estimate to 19/22 mpg city/highway (18/20 mpg for the TRD Pro).
Value 8.7/10
The 2025 Toyota Tundra has an average value rating for the full-size pickup truck segment. We determine value based on the vehicle’s estimated total cost of ownership, along with the vehicle’s MSRP for its base and top trims.
Safety 9.3/10
The 2025 Tundra has not been fully crash-tested, but the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave four-wheel-drive Crew Cab models a five-star overall safety rating. The Tundra comes with a fair amount of standard driver-assistance features, including adaptive cruise control and lane-departure warning with lane-keep assist.
For installing child safety seats, there are two complete sets of LATCH connectors for the rear outboard seats and a tether anchor for the rear middle seat.
Quality and Reliability 78.0/100
The 2025 Toyota Tundra has a predicted reliability score of 78 out of 100. A J.D. Power predicted reliability score of 91-100 is considered the Best, 81-90 is Great, 70-80 is Average and 0-69 is Fair and considered below average.
Critics’ Rating 7.8/10
The 2025 Toyota Tundra receives a critics’ rating that is below average for the class. This rating, which is driven by our qualitative research, represents the overall tone and recommendation level that the automotive press places on a car.
