Consumer Reports New Cars – November 2019

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Toyota Tundra

Despite a freshening that brought improved controls and updates to the exterior and interior, the Tundra still feels outclassed by newer and more refined competitors. It offers a standard two-door regular cab and two sizes of crew cabs. Shoppers can choose between a very powerful 5.7-liter V8 and a 4.6-liter V8. The six-speed automatic is very smooth and responsive. Handling is secure, but the ride is jittery, especially with the TRD off-road package. The cabin is very roomy, but it’s a long reach to some controls. Towing performance is extremely capable. The damped rear tailgate is easy to raise and lower. Forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and lane departure warning are standard.

Overall Score 63 Predicted Reliability 04 Owner Satisfaction 04 Road-Test Score 59 Front-Crash Prevention Std./ 05

Base Price: $31,670-$50,680 Body Styles: crew cab; extended cab; regular cab Trim Lines: 1794 Edition, Limited, Platinum, SR, SR5, TRD Pro Drive Wheels: Rear, 4WD Seating: 2 front, 3 rear Engines: 4.6-liter V8 (310 hp); 5.7-liter V8 (381 hp) Transmissions: 6-speed automatic

Length (in.).................... .229 Width (in.) ..................... 80 Height (in.) ......................76 Wheelbase (in.) .................146 Weight (lb.) ..................5,740 % weight front/rear ...........58/42

Max. Load (lb.) ............... 1,395 Cargo Volume, cu.ft.............. NA Towing Capacity (lb.) .........10,000

Regular CR overall mpg ..................15 Better than average

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Toyota Tacoma

Toyota’s rough-and-tumble compact pickup features a 3.5-liter V6 engine hooked up to either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission. A 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine, which can be mated to a five-speed manual, is also available. Both two- and four- wheel-drive models are offered. Our four-wheel-drive V6 Tacoma delivered a good 19 mpg overall. Though the truck is tough as nails and delivers impressive off-road prowess, it’s primitive. The ride is stiff, handling is ponderous, the cabin is very loud, and the driving position is awkwardly low. The modern connectivity features are welcome. Forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and lane departure warning are standard; blind spot warning and rear cross traffic warning are optional.

Overall Score 45 Predicted Reliability 03 Owner Satisfaction 03 Road-Test Score 42 Front-Crash Prevention Std./ 05

Base Price: $25,850-$45,665 Body Styles: crew cab; extended cab Trim Lines: Limited, SR, SR5, TRD Off-Road, TRD Pro, TRD Sport Drive Wheels: Rear, 4WD Seating: 2 front, 3 rear Engines: 2.7-liter 4 (159 hp); 3.5-liter V6 (278 hp) Transmissions: 6-speed automatic; 5-speed manual; 6-speed manual

Length (in.)..................... 212 Width (in.) ......................74 Height (in.) ......................71 Wheelbase (in.) .................127 Weight (lb.) ..................4,450 % weight front/rear ...........56/44

Max. Load (lb.) ...............1,000 Cargo Volume, cu.ft.............. NA Towing Capacity (lb.) ..........6,400

Regular CR overall mpg ..................19 Average

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