2020 Toyota Tundra

Toyota has been in the business of manufacturing trucks for about 80 years now. It can be said that Toyota has built an alliance over generations with its consumer market on the basis of confidence. This alliance is what puts the 2020 Tundra Double Cab as a tough competitor for other trucks such as the Nissan Titan Crew Cab, RAM 2500 Tradesman Crew Cab, and Chevy Silverado 2500 HD WT, which stand along in the line.

The 2020 Toyota Tundra Double Cab has six trims i.e., SR 5, Limited, TDR Pro, Platinum, and the 1794 Edition. While almost all the trims are available with a 5.7-liter V8 engine as a standard engine, the SR 5 has it as an optional upgrade. The SR 5 has a 4.6 Liter V8 as a standard engine and hence a low price of $34,250 which is the lowest among all the trims. On the other hand, almost trims have a standard Rear Wheel Drive with an ALL Wheel drive as optional, except for the TDR Pro in which the All Wheel Drive is a standard feature. However, all the trims have a six-speed automatic transmission.

 Now if we look at the features of the trims, each and every trim have their own set of features that make them unique from the others. For example, the 1794 trim is built in such a way that it resembles the old classic trucks, while the Platinum Trim is equipped with some of the high tech features that suits to the modern era. In fact if we speak about the TDR Pro, it has all the features from the base models as well as a few branded features in addition which makes it a good off roading truck.  

Trim	SR 5	SR 5	Limited	TDR Pro	Platinum	1794 Edition
Engine	4.6L V8 (S)	5.7L V8 (O)	5.7L V8 (S)	5.7L V8 (S)	5.7L V8 (S)	5.7L V8 (S)
MSRP (RWD)	$34,250	$35,520		N/A	$47,080	$47,080
MSRP (4WD)	$38,570	$38,570	$44,295	$46,110	$50,130	$50,130
Key Features	Chrome grille and surround	Chrome grille and surround	Chrome heated outside mirrors	Aluminum front skid plate	Color-keyed grille surround	Wood-style trim (including steering wheel and shift knob)
	Chrome front and rear bumper endcaps	Chrome front and rear bumper endcaps	Silver billet-style grille insert	“TOYOTA” front grille  with color-keyed grille surround	Chrome heated auto-dimming and power folding mirrors	LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
	Fog lights	Fog lights	Heated front seats with power driver and passenger seating	Multi-reflector halogen headlights with black sport bezels and manual level control	LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	Memory system for seats, outside mirrors and steering wheel
	Variable intermittent windshield wipers	Variable intermittent windshield wipers	Dual zone automatic climate control	Fog lights	Front and rear parking a
	Entune  Audio Plus with Connected Navigation App10 and 7-in. high-resolution touch-screen	Entune  Audio Plus with Connected Navigation App10 and 7-in. high-resolution touch-screen	Auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass and	HomeLink universal transceiver	Memory system for seats, outside mirrors and steering wheel
	HD Radio 12 Technology and SiriusXM All Access Radio	HD Radio 12 Technology and SiriusXM All Access Radio	Entune Premium Audio with Integrated Navigation and App Suite		Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation and App Suite
	Integrated Trailer Brake Controller	Integrated Trailer Brake Controller

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Though Tundra Double Cab comes with good standard options, you can always upgrade your trucks with various options that the Toyota provides you with. For example you can choose if you want to go for SR5 but want a bit powerful engine, you can choose the 5.7 liter engine to replace its standard 4.6 liter engine. So all we recommend is to be choosy to get optimum output for what you are going to pay.  

“Compared with newer and more advanced powertrains, the Tundra’s engines and sole transmission are positively prehistoric.”- Car and Driver

When we speak of the engine of the 2020 Toyota Tundra Double Cab, the base model i.e., the SR 5 has a 4.6 liter V8 engine which delivers a horsepower of 310 hp and a torque of 327lb-ft. However, if you desire for more power you can always check out the higher trims with a 5.7 liter V8 engine which is also available in the SR 5 as an optional upgrade. This engine can deliver a horsepower of 381hp and a torque of 401 lb.ft. Now speaking of the transmission, all the trims have 6 automatic speed transmission.

Models	Toyota Tundra Double Cab	Nissan Titan Crew Cab	RAM 2500 Tradesman Crew Cab	Chevy Silverado 2500 HD WT
MSRP	$34,250	$35,680	$36,145	$39,595
Engine	4.6 L V8	5.6-L DOHC 32-VALVE V8	5.7L V8 HEMI VVT	Vortec 6.0L Variable Valve Timing V8 SFI
Transmission	6-speed automatic	7-speed automatic	6-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Automatic
Horsepower	310 hp @ 5600 rpm	390 hp	383 hp	360 hp
Torque	327 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm	394 lb-ft	400 lb-ft	480 lb-ft

Looking at the competition, though the base trim with the 4.6 liter V8 engine is not upto the mark, the higher trims with the 5.7 liter V8 engine give a tough competition to its competitors such as the the Nissan Titan Crew Cab, RAM 2500 Tradesman ant Chevy Silverado 2500 HD WT.

Acceleration

The 2020 Tundra Double Cab SR5 with its base 4.6 Liter V8 engine reaches the speed of 60mph in 7.8 seconds. While on the other hand the higher with the 5.7 liter V8 engines can accomplish the same in 6.4 seconds.

Models	Toyota Tundra Double Cab	Nissan Titan Crew Cab	RAM 2500 Tradesman Crew Cab	Chevy Silverado 2500 HD WT
0-60 MPH	7.8 sec	6.0 sec	8.8 sec	7.4 sec
Quarter mile	16.1 sec	14.9 sec	17.2 sec	15.6 sec
Engine	4.6L	5.6L	5.7L V8	6.0L V8
Emission (Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year)	N/A	9.8	N/A	N/A

The result of the competition is same again. While the base model cannot stand the competition, the higher trim gives a tough competition to its competitors except that of the RAM 2500 Tradesman.

Ride and Handling

The Vehicle Stability Control System in the 2020 Tundra Double Cab helps the drivers prevent the vehicle from side slipping or skidding that can loosen their control during cornering. This system monitors the steering angle and compares it to the moving direction of your vehicle. If it detects a loss of traction, engine performance is automatically lowered down and/or brakes are applied to the wheels as necessary.

On the other hand all Tundra Double Cab models with the 4WD have an A-TRAC system. It optimizes traction across the front and rear axles simultaneously and helps in providing an improvised control of the vehicle on low-traction surfaces.

Braking

The 2020 Double Cab is equipped with a firm braking system that brings it to halt from a speed of 60 mph at 130 ft. In fact this truck is equipped with a Brake Assist which detects the panic situation and applies extra force to the brakes in order to bring it to a halt and avoid the collision.

Model	Toyota Tundra Double Cab	Nissan Titan Crew Cab	RAM 2500 Tradesman Crew Cab	Chevy Silverado 2500 HD WT
Brake Front (in.)	13.9	13.7	14.2	13.9
Brake Rear (in.)	13.6	13.5	14.1	14.1
Curb Weight (lbs.)	5250	5521	6306	6242
60-0 MPH (ft.)	130	133.8	135.5	138

When compared to its competition, its less weight becomes an advantage, thus giving an upper hand to this truck on the basis of its braking performance.

Towing Capacity

The towing capacity of 10,100lbs is quite an appreciable capacity for the less power and weight of the base trim of the 2020 Double Cab.

Model	Toyota Tundra Double Cab	Nissan Titan Crew Cab	RAM 2500 Tradesman Crew Cab	Chevy Silverado 2500 HD WT
Towing Capacity (lbs.)	10,100	9400	11520	13000

Although its capacity is still less when compared to the RAM and Chevy. However it is greater than that of the Nissan Titan.

The 2020 Tundra Double Cab is a little bit thirsty when it comes to Fuel Economy. It gives an average mileage of 1 6MPG with 15 MPG in the city and 19 MPG on the highway.

Model	Toyota Tundra Double Cab	Nissan Titan Crew Cab	RAM 2500 Tradesman Crew Cab	Chevy Silverado 2500 HD WT
MPG (city)	15	15	11	11
MPG (highway)	19	21	16	16
MPG (combined)	16	18	14	14

Although it occupies the second place in the competition after Nissan Titan followed by the RAM 2500 and the Silverado 2500HD in terms of Fuel Economy.

“The 2020 Toyota Tundra features an attractive cabin filled with user-friendly technology.” - Edmunds

Seating and Comfort

This 6 seater multipurpose truck is quite spacious on the inside. The Front seats are usually known to be spacious. However in this truck, the seating in the back are also as spacious as the front to provide the commuters with maximum comfort.

Model	Toyota Tundra Double Cab	Nissan Titan Crew Cab	RAM 2500 Tradesman Crew Cab	Chevy Silverado 2500 HD WT
Passenger capacity	6	6	6	6
Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)	39.7/65.7/42.5	41.0/63.3/41.8	41.0/66.0/41.0	42.8/64.8/45.2
Second (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)	38.9/65.5/42.3	40.4/63.6/38.5	39.9/65.7/40.3	40.5/64.3/40.9

Infotainment System

The 2020 Toyota Tundra Double Cab has quite an attractive cabin which is equipped with the Standard Etune infotainment system. This system has a touch screen interface which comes with connected navigation system and mobile accessibility. Also it has many other features to infotain you such as

• AM/FM CD player
• MP3/WMA playback capability
• 6 speakers with auxiliary audio jack
• USB 2.0 port with iPod connectivity and control
• Advanced voice recognition
• Hands-free phone capability
• Phone book access and music streaming via Bluetooth wireless technology
• Siri Eyes Free
• SiriusXM Satellite Radio
• Integrated backup camera display

Interior Features

Let’s have a look at what do we have along with the spacious and comfortable interiors on the inside:

• Entune Audio Plus with Connected/ Integrated Navigation
• Integrated backup camera
• 60/40 split fold-up rear seats
• Cruise control
• Carpet flooring

Cargo volume

The 2020 Double Cab comes with a fair cargo space of 55cu.ft. Though this comparatively less compared to the Regular and Double cab.

Model	Toyota Tundra Double Cab	Nissan Titan Crew Cab	RAM 2500 Tradesman Crew Cab	Chevy Silverado 2500 HD WT
Cargo Volume (ft.3)	55	50	57.5	61.0

The Double Cab has a comparatively less cargo space when compare to the RAM 2500 and Chevy Silverado 2500. It anyways has the upper hand when compared to the Nissan Titan

“The Tundra's big, bold grille and stamped tailgate are solid truck elements, but it looks more disjointed inside and out than rivals.”- The Car Connection

Size and Dimensions

The 2020 Tundra Crew Max is about 228.9 inches in length, 70.9 inches in width and 75.8 inches in height. This enormous body size of the Tundra makes it quite uneasy to run on narrow roads with steep curves.

Model	Toyota Tundra Double Cab	Nissan Titan Crew Cab	RAM 2500 Tradesman Crew Cab	Chevy Silverado 2500 HD WT
Curb weight (lbs.)	5250	5521	6306	6242
Length(in)	228.9	228.1	237.4	239.5
Width(in)	79.9	79.5	79.5	80.5
Height(in)	75.8	75.4	76.9	78.2
Ground clearance (in)	10.2	8.3	6.1	9.6
Wheelbase (in)	145.7	139.8	149.0	153.7
Track width (in) F/R	67.9/67.9	68.5/68.5	66.4/66.4	68.8/68.8

The Double Cab is a tad larger in size when compared to its competitors, but its crub weight of 5250lbs makes it the lightest of all the four.

Exterior Features

Let’s see what we get on the exterior of our good looking companion

• Multi-reflector halogen headlights with manual level control
• Daytime Running Lights
• Variable intermittent windshield wipers
• Windshield wiper de-icer
• High Solar Energy-Absorbing (HSEA) glass
• Easy lower and lift tailgate
• Front and rear mudguards
• Front tow hooks (4x4)
• Front skid plate

Safety Features

The 2020 Tundra Double Cab is equipped with the Standard Star Safety System. This System is equipped with Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and Smart Stop Technology (SST). Some other Standard safety features are:

• Driver and front outboard passenger Advanced Airbag System
• Driver and front outboard passenger seat-mounted side airbag
• Driver and front passenger knee airbags
• Front and rear Roll-sensing Side Curtain Airbags
• 3-point seatbelts for all seating positions
• Driver-side Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) and Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) on all passenger seatbelts
• Driver and front passenger seatbelt pre -tensioners with force limiters
• Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
• Child-protector rear door locks
• Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
• Front and rear parking assist sonar
• Integrated Trailer Brake Controller
• Anti-theft system with engine immobilizer

Apart from that, the IIHS has given it an overall Good Rating and the NHTSA has given it an overall 5 rating.

Nissan Titan Crew Cab

The 2020 Nissan Titan Crew Cab comes with 5.6 liter V8 that produces a robust 390 horsepower and 394 lb-ft of torque and accelerates the truck to 60 seconds in 6 seconds. Thus it has an upper hand on the Tundra Crew max with the 4.6 liter V8. In fact in terms of fuel economy it is less thirsty than the Double Cab. However when we look at other aspects such as the braking, cargo and towing capacity, for which these trucks are specially used for The Tundra has the upper hand. Although if you want to go for the optional 5.7L V8, it would be a tough competitor for the Titan.

RAM 2500 Tradesman Crew Cab

The 2020 RAM 2500 Tradesman has a very powerful 5.7 liter V8 engine, its performance is less due to its heavy weight. This is where the Double Cab beats the 2500 Tradesman. However, its towing and cargo capacity are higher than the Double Cab.

Chevy Silverado 2500 HD WT

The 2020 Chevy Silverado has a powerful 6-liter V8 engine, but despite its heavy weight, it gives good performance when compared to the Double Cab. In fact it also has a better towing and cargo capacity. However, it’s thirstier than the Double Cab in terms of fuel economy.

The 2020 Toyota Tundra crewmax has all the that makes it average at best. The poor fuel economy and huge size does not make a great everyday driver but it's better than average towing somewhat makes up for it.

It has a fair cargo and towing capacity with a good braking system. Although it’s poor fuel economy and humongous size be considered as drawbacks that hold it back. However, the Toyota Trust - worthiness that it has built up during the past generations becomes one of the noticeable plus points in the consumer market.