Toyota doesn’t want you to see the bottom, no matter what it may be.
Strangely camouflaged Toyota Tundra Michigan is currently developing a test mule. According to spy photographers, the pickup’s only sound at 30 mph (48 km/h) is an electric buzz. This is the first glimpse of the brand’s hybrid powertrain for trucks, as evidenced by the noise and concealment.
Toyota disguises the Tundra’s front and back using camouflage. The concealment is very effective at hiding details. The grille on the front is slightly different than the current pickup. It also seems to have a larger emblem at the center.
Toyota does not want the public to see the really fascinating changes underneath the truck. The drivetrain is hidden beneath the truck, while fringe at the back allows for the same.
A recent rumor states that the hybrid Tundra will use an version the electrically assisted twin turbo 3.5-liter Lexus models such as the and LS 500h. Although the luxury sedan’s output is 354 horsepower (263 Kilowatts), there are rumors that the variant could produce 450 horsepower (335 kW) or 500 pound-feet (677 Newton meters) of torque.
Another rumor is that Toyota may have a shared platform ready for the new Tundra and Tacoma. This new underpinning would allow for greater component sharing between the vehicles, which reduces their cost. According to Toyota engineers, these vehicles will be able to support electrified powertrains. This detail seems to fit in with the new spy shots.