2023 Toyota Tundra Review, Price, and Specs in Nigeria

The Toyota Tundra is one of the popularly known Toyota trucks in Nigeria, and for the 2023 model year, the vehicle has returned to Nigeria and is available for sale in many dealerships across the country. After the Hilux, the Tundra is one truck driven mostly by security agencies in Nigeria.

In this article, we will be providing a review of the 2023 Toyota Tundra, price, and specifications in Nigeria.

Overview of the 2023 Toyota Tundra

The 2023 Toyota Tundra is powered exclusively by a twin-turbocharged V-6, the base version of the engine comes with either 348 or 379 horsepower, depending upon the model, while the more powerful hybridized variant produces 437 horsepower with 583 pound-feet of torque. All the trim levels of the 2023 Tundra use a 10-speed automatic transmission with either rear- or four-wheel drive. 

The redesign in 2022 brought a new coil-spring rear suspension, which gives it a comfortable ride; other trucks that utilize leaf springs bounce and jiggle more, and the 2023 model equally returns with it. The 2023 Toyota Tundra is said to have a 12,000-pound maximum towing capacity.

The 2023 Tundra is the same as the 2022 model in design. However, the 2023 model, the SR5 trims has the SX appearance package that adds black and dark grey design elements to the Tundra’s exterior and interior trim. The SX package includes dark grey 18-inch wheels, black door handles, body trim, rear bumper middle section, and darkens the rear 4×4 badge. The interior accents are also changed to black, and the Tundra door badges are removed. The SX package can be added to white, silver, grey, or black exterior paint options.

What’s the Engine Capacity of the 2023 Toyota Tundra?

Although a full-size truck, the 2023 Tundra is not available with a V-8 engine. Instead, it’s only offered with a twin-turbo V-6 and a 10-speed automatic transmission. This engine comes in three different potencies. 

The base SR trim engine produces 348 horsepower and 405 pound-feet of torque. Otherwise, it makes 389 horses and 479 pound-feet. The 2023 Tundra now uses a more refined coil-spring rear suspension that improves its ride and handling characteristics. 

What’s the Fuel Economy of the 2023 Toyota Tundra?

The 2023 Toyota Tundra uses a nonhybrid powertrain, and the two-wheel drive Tundra is rated for up to 20 mpg city and 24 mpg highway; four-wheel drive reduces those figures by 1 mpg each.  The 2023 Tundra is a bit fuel efficient even though it’s not as other trucks in its category.

What’s the Interior of the 2023 Toyota Tundra Like?

The Interior of the 2023 Tundra comes with a chunky dashboard that’s dotted with prominent air vents and a thick, smooth centre section that connects the door panels. The materials used on the centre console, dash, and doors are much nicer than what was used in the previous generation. 

However, the interior quality also increases with the trim levels, with the top-of-the-line 1794 Edition sporting attractive wood accents. All models have a versatile centre console with lots of cubby storage and a huge centre bin. While a pair of analogue gauges and a small driver-information display are the standard instrument panel, the top trim levels have a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster. 

The 2023 Tundra comes in two body styles with three different cargo bed lengths. The extended cab (a.k.a. Double Cab) is available with either a 6.5- or 8.1-foot bed. The crew cab (a.k.a. CrewMax) is offered with either a 5.5- or 6.5-foot bed.

The 2023 Tundra comes also with huge touchscreens that measure at least 12 inches and are now available on almost every full-size pickup. However, an 8.0-inch touchscreen is standard in the Tundra, it can be upgraded with a horizontally oriented 14.0-inch touchscreen that trumps what’s offered in all other trucks. The Tundra also features wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a subscription-based Wi-Fi hotspot.

What are Some of the Safety Features in the 2023 Toyota Tundra?

The 2023 Toyota Tundra comes with a handful of safety features. However, some of them only are available for the higher trim levels. Here are the standard safety features in all the trims:

• Standard forward-collision warning and automated emergency braking
• Standard lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist
• Standard adaptive cruise control

How Much is the 2023 Toyota Tundra in Nigeria?

The starting MSRP for the 2023 Toyota Tundra ranges from $40,815 to $63,310. As of today in Nigeria, the price of the 2023 Toyota Tundra starts at N57 million.