What’s New on the 2021 Toyota Tundra?

Toyota has introduced two new variations to the Tundra’s trim range for 2021. The first new arrival is the darkly appointed Nightshade Edition, which comes in a shadowy spectrum of light and dark exterior paint colors. It also sports blacked-out accents across its exterior, while on the inside, you’ll find black leather upholstery. The Trail Special Edition is based on the Tundra’s SR5 model in a spacious Crew Cab build, and it adds to that trim’s offerings with distinctive badging, plus 18-inch wheels, all-weather floor mats, a lockable storage unit, a color-matching grille, and back-and-tan upholstery.

Tundra History: How Toyota’s Full-Size Pickup Came to Be

The Toyota Tundra has a long history, going all the way back to 1993 with the T100 and its 3-liter V6 engine. A 2.7-liter 4-cylinder engine was added to the T100 in 1994 and an automatic transmission became available on 4-wheel drive models the same year. This is also when extra safety features were added to the list of standard options, including a driver-side airbag. For the 1995 model year, Toyota added a Xtracab model to the Tundra and swapped out the 3-liter V6 powertrain with a 3.4-liter V6.

The Toyota Tundra officially arrived as a 2000 model year in the summer of 1999, winning numerous awards that same year. In 2003, Toyota slightly revised the styling of the Tundra and added a new Access Cab SideStep model with a V8. The Tundra Double Cab was added the following year. In 2005, the engines were updated, including a 245-horsepower 4-liter V6 that replaced the 3.4-liter V6. In addition, the V8 got VVT-I that improved output to 282 horsepower.

A new generation arrived in 2007 that was capable of towing over 10,000 pounds, followed again by receiving numerous awards. This impressive rating was the result of the new 5.7-liter V8 with 381 horsepower. The Double Cab replaced the Access Cab from the first generation and the CrewMax Cab was introduced as a replacement to the previous generation’s Double Cab.

There were also new bed length options, which increased customization. Toyota made sure the second-generation worked better for construction workers by including extra-large door handles, headrests large enough for hard hats, an integrated tow hitch, and a deck rail system.

Buy Your Tundra from Miller Toyota

Choosing to work with Miller Toyota gives you access to a wide range of new, used, and certified pre-owned Toyota Tundras. By working with us, you will enjoy the peace of mind that comes from knowing that the technicians working on your pickup are well-trained, familiar with Tundras, and use only genuine parts.

We work hard, ensuring that you can always count on our service center to complete all repairs and regular maintenance that you need to have done. When you buy your Tundra from Miller Toyota, our friendly team will guide you through the options and show you various accessories, while the finance center can secure your auto loan. Visit us today for a test drive.