However, the Blue Oval’s truck works better.
As the truck wars intensify, Toyota is now ready to challenge the Ford F-150 Limited and its Capstone trim level for full-size pickup trucks. The luxurious version was unveiled three weeks ago and has a $73,530 price tag before destination fees. This is the only full-size pickup truck that crosses the $70,000 mark and it costs $6,725 less than the TRD Pro, an off-road-oriented trim.
How does it compare to Dearborn’s rival? It’s not affordable, but $73,530 is still a significant discount from the F-150 Limited. Ford asks $79,660 to get the PowerBoost Full-Hybrid V6 with four-wheel drive, making it $6,100 more affordable.
However, the Ford electrified truck is less efficient. The F-150 Power Boost 4×4 has been rated by the EPA at 23 MPG, no matter if you’re driving on highways or in cities. Toyota claims that the Tundra Capstone will achieve a combined fuel economy rate of 21 mpg, with 19 mpg in city and 22 highway. For a more precise comparison, we will have to wait until the official numbers from EPA.
The Tundra Capstone is available only with the hybrid powertrain. It features a lot of chrome and huge 22-inch wheels, making it the most powerful Toyota truck has ever made. The CrewMax version has a 5.5-foot bed. It can also be ordered with many paint options, including this Wind Chill Pearl.
The Capstone comes with a wide range of features, including perforated leather and automatically deployable running boards. There’s also a panoramic moonroof for the front doors and acoustic glasses for the rear doors. Toyota will add a fee for the 360-degree cameras and self-leveling air suspension at the rear, so you can increase the cost.
This spring dealers will receive the most luxurious Tundra, which boasts 437 horsepower and 583 pound-feet (790 Nms), a towing weight of 10,340 pounds and a payload of 1,485 lbs.