Spy Shots—’20 Toyota Tundra Breaks Cover, Keeps Old Cab, Gets New Rear Suspension

[SID297]

From SEMA:

Here’s the ’20 Toyota Tundra undergoing testing in Ann Arbor, Michigan, alongside the current-generation Ford F-150.

Toyota is giving the Tundra a major refresh for 2020, while preserving the 11-year-old cab from 2008, pretty much following the Toyota Camry playbook (’06–’17 maintained the same greenhouse/pillars).

The Tundra will get all-new looks from the A-pillar forward, along with an all-new interior, updated bed and a new tailgate. These changes should keep the Tundra “fresh” for another couple of years. Some engine tweaks may also be in the works. A new 10-speed automatic that first appeared in the Lexus LC and LS models is also slated for all of Toyota’s rear-drive vehicles, including the Tundra.

The most interesting part of this prototype involves the (street sweeper) camo disguising the rear axle and rear suspension. Could Toyota be taking a page from RAM’s playbook with an air suspension option? Or even wilder, an independent rear suspension?

Expect to see this ’20 Tundra later this year.

 

[Corbic]

Toyota, you lazy hacks

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[jeffh81]

On the Tundra forums there is a rumor that the diesel is finally supposed to come out.

 

[Corbic]

On the Tundra forums there is a rumor that the diesel is finally supposed to come out.

If it's the Cummins V8, it's a POS. I drove a diesel Titan for 3 days. No way in hell would I buy one.

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[jeffh81]

If it's the Cummins V8, it's a POS. I drove a diesel Titan for 3 days. No way in hell would I buy one.

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Man honestly I gotta look over there. Im not sure what its supposed to be.

 

[svtfocus2cobra]

If it's the Cummins V8, it's a POS. I drove a diesel Titan for 3 days. No way in hell would I buy one.

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Friend had a diesel Titan and it was a turd plagued with issues that eventually lemon'd I believe. Then I drove a few brand new ones from Enterprise with the gas motors and with only 4k mikes the struts squeaked whenever the weight shifted front or rear.

 

[Stateguy]

Hasn’t the land cruiser had an 8speed auto and 5.7 for a couple of years now?


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[My94GT]

Meh I’m glad I didn’t wait and just picked up a ram instead. Currently I think it’s the truck to beat and it’s going to take a lot to do so. I expect to see ford step up when the f150 gets a refresh and really wow us again.

 

[01FormulaTA]

Surprised would be an understatement if it has IRS, I’d bet on a solid axle with coil springs...will be interesting to see if they add direct injection to the 5.7

 

[SID297]

Man honestly I gotta look over there. Im not sure what its supposed to be.

My guess would be Hino.

 

[jeffh81]

My guess would be Hino.

Bingo. You hit the nail on it. @BRNG ITT works in them. Maybe he has info

 

[BRNG ITT]

Bingo. You hit the nail on it. @BRNG ITT works in them. Maybe he has info

I can say this much......

One of the robots I do programming for loads the frames onto the line. (As of right now,) The next gen Tundra will have a redesigned frame. New programming for a certain robot is not on my radar for this year.

Think more along the lines of a refresh.

As an added bonus, pop quiz;

Between the Tundra and Tacoma, how many frame variations do we currently have in production?

 

[SID297]

I can say this much......

One of the robots I do programming for loads the frames onto the line. (As of right now,) The next gen Tundra will have a redesigned frame. New programming for a certain robot is not on my radar for this year.

Think more along the lines of a refresh.

As an added bonus, pop quiz;

Between the Tundra and Tacoma, how many frame variations do we currently have in production?

Just based on typical cabs and drivetrain configurations I would say at least 10, but I don't know the Toyota trucks enough to add in different frames for bed lengths and payload packages.

 

[BRNG ITT]

Just based on typical cabs and drivetrain configurations I would say at least 10, but I don't know the Toyota trucks enough to add in different frames for bed lengths and payload packages.

Your thought process is right on track; but number is a bit off.

 

[SID297]

Your thought process is right on track; but number is a bit off.

Oh I know the number is low. I just know there's at least 2 cabs on Tundra and 3 on Taco, and that both can be had on 4x2 and 4x4. Start throwing in bed lengths (long bed crews available?) and payload packaged and it could easily double. I know at one point Ford had over 20 frame options on F-150.

 

[jeffh81]

I can say this much......

One of the robots I do programming for loads the frames onto the line. (As of right now,) The next gen Tundra will have a redesigned frame. New programming for a certain robot is not on my radar for this year.

Think more along the lines of a refresh.

As an added bonus, pop quiz;

Between the Tundra and Tacoma, how many frame variations do we currently have in production?

3

 

[jeffh81]

Oh I know the number is low. I just know there's at least 2 cabs on Tundra and 3 on Taco, and that both can be had on 4x2 and 4x4. Start throwing in bed lengths (long bed crews available?) and payload packaged and it could easily double. I know at one point Ford had over 20 frame options on F-150.

Long bed crew is not a option on the Tundra

 

[BRNG ITT]

Oh I know the number is low. I just know there's at least 2 cabs on Tundra and 3 on Taco, and that both can be had on 4x2 and 4x4. Start throwing in bed lengths (long bed crews available?) and payload packaged and it could easily double. I know at one point Ford had over 20 frame options on F-150.

3

37.

There is not a CrewMax long bed option, but there is a company that will stretch your frame and throw the long bed on for you if you have the coin. Not a small truck.

 

[BRNG ITT]

Also, I am standing in our axle line right now and I have not seen any assembly equipment upgrade plans for a new rear suspension.

 

[jeffh81]

Also, I am standing in our axle line right now and I have not seen any assembly equipment upgrade plans for a new rear suspension.

I really want a TRD Tundra but damn the gas mileage though