2017 Toyota Tundra Platinum CrewMax

2017 Toyota Tundra Platinum CrewMax

2017 Toyota Tundra Platinum CrewMaxThe 2017 Toyota Tundra CrewMax Platinum is the highest end trim level of all Tundras on the market. It comes with a unique front grille that’s not found on any other Toyota model. It comes with four doors (that actually work) and has the highest luxury package available. 20-inch alloy wheels, chrome mirror caps, side running boards, and even a spray-on bed liner all come standard on this model.

While the Tundra is 10 years old, it’s still not showing any signs of its age. It still appeals to the youth-oriented truck market and makes a great toy or tool for hauling surf boards as well as construction materials to the job site. The exterior appearance is also more youthful looking than a Ford or Chevy truck in the same class.

Performance
The CrewMax Platinum comes standard with a 5.7L V8 engine. It’s coupled to a six-speed automatic transmission that’s good for 381 hp and 401 lb-ft of torque. 13mpg city and 18 highway means that this truck enjoys drinking gasoline.

While the truck is not built for off-the-line speed, it does have a certain sense of confidence when driven at higher speeds. Great steering response and suspension components mean that this truck can be driven confidently in high-speed off-roading situations. Of course, with all the available aftermarket performance parts, if off-roading is your thing, you can tweek the Tundra to your satisfaction and turn it into a true off-roading machine.

Towing
Most people who buy Tundras do so because they want to tow something. The 5.5-foot bed of the truck is more than capable of carrying your jetskis, kayaks, surfboards, or a load of lumber destined for the construction site. It’s rated for 8,800 pounds towing capacity that can be upgraded to a long bed which increases the towing capacity to 10,500 pounds.

Towing is a cinch as well. The standard two-inch receiver hitch and writing harness which accepts four and seven pin connectors makes coupling a trailer a no-hassle job. While the 20” rims could stand to be bigger and the cargo bed lacks any means of assistance to get inside, the Tundra is more than capable of towing whatever it is you need to tow.
Interior

The Platinum model comes standard with a wide variety of luxury features such as a JBL premium audio system, perforated leather upholstery, ventilated and heated front seats, 12-way power adjustable driver’s seats, blind spot warning, and a power vertical sliding rear window with rear privacy partition.

A 6.1-inch touchscreen will enable you to easily change the radio station or manage the climate control system. An Entune infotainment system runs the show and that comes standard with Bluetooth connectivity, touchscreen, navigation, and a rearview camera.
Conclusion

While the 2017 Toyota Tundra is not due for a refresh until the 2018 model year, and even then only the TRD model will see any signification changes, it is still a best buy in terms of safety, value, and reliability. It will two almost anything you need to move and will get you there in relative style and comfort.

The 2017 Toyota Tundra Platinum CrewMax starts at $30, 120 and a well-equipped model can set you back an additional $5,000 to $10,000 dollars depending on which options you select.


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