Cars Direct has discovered that
pricing for the 2019 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro CrewMax starts at US$ 51,275 including destination.
That’s a huge US$ 3870 leap from the entry-level TRD Pro version offered in 2017
which started at US$ 47,405.
This price hike signals Toyota’s aim of marketing
the Tundra TRD Pro has a formidable rival to the Ford F-150 Raptor. While
pricing details for the 2019 Raptor haven’t been announced, we know that the
2018 model starts at US$ 52,170 for the SuperCab and US$ 55,155 for the SuperCrew.
Beyond the jump in price, another change for the
2019 Tundra TRD Pro is the fact that it will only be sold in CrewMax guise,
despite also being sold in smaller Double Cab form for the 2017 model year. The pickup benefits from the mid-cycle
update which was introduced across the Tundra range for 2019. Consequently, it
has new headlights and a modified grille.
Elsewhere, the TRD Pro picks up a non-functional
scoop on the hood, LED off-road lights, a new front skid plate, exposed front
tow hooks, and 18-inch BBS forged aluminum wheels. In terms of power, the Tundra TRD
Pro is outfitted with a 5.7-liter iForce V8 engine delivering 381 hp at 5600
rpm and 401 lb-ft of torque at 3600 rpm. This engine is coupled to a six-speed
automatic transmission which generally funnels power to the rear wheels. A
part-time four-wheel drive system comes standard, offering 4WD high range and
4WD low range driving modes.
