2023 Toyota Tundra Capstone Reviews, Pricing & Specs

2023 Toyota Tundra Capstone – Toyota understands pickups are more than just for work, and has introduced luxury to the truck market. The top Tundra trims were the 1794 and Platinum, which offered both urban and Western versions of luxury pickups. Capstone now has more standard features such as standard all-wheel drive, chrome 22-inch tires and superior quality interior materials like genuine walnut accents and aniline leather upholstery.

2023 Toyota Tundra Capstone

2023 Toyota Tundra Capstone

2023 Toyota Tundra Capstone Review

Capstone also offers the Toyota iForce Max Hybrid powertrain as standard equipment. It generates 437 horsepower and 538 pounds of torque. Tundra’s 10-speed auto receives an electric motor assist, which increases its power output by 48 horsepower. Base model SR work trucks come with a 3.5-liter turbo V6 engine that produces 348 hp and 405 lbft. There is only one model of 2022 Toyota Tundra Capstone available. The Capstone is a 5-passenger, 4-door crew cab that can carry a cargo bed of 5.5 feet. If you require almost the same equipment and features as the longer, 6.5-foot bed, the 1794 Edition or Platinum trims are available. Due to its all-wheel drive and output, the hybrid powertrain is stronger and more efficient. The 2022 Tundra Capstone will achieve 19 mpg on the streets, 22 highway mpg, and 21 combined mpg. This is 2 mpg more than the city’s non-hybrid powertrain. This new engine offers smooth power and lots of acceleration. It is also available in all-wheel-drive TRD Pro. Tundra can tow more than 11,000 pounds using the iForce Max.

The Capstone comes with all the luxury trappings such as supple leather or wood trim. The standard panoramic sunroof is also included. The rear row has plenty of space, as well as the 3-passenger bench in front. A 14-inch infotainment screen dominates the dash. Toyota uses an old-fashioned gearshift lever to shift instead of using a dial or other button arrangement as some competitors. The Capstone also features a 12.3-inch digital instrument display and a 10-inch color head-up display. Toyota joins an increasing number of companies that offer a virtual voice assistant. Say “Hey Toyota” to turn on the system. Voice commands allow users to control the vehicle’s systems and set destination navigation. Tundra Capstone includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Connectivity.

The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV has just been revealed to the world, and it boasts some pretty impressive features and options. The all-electric pickup comes with up to 664 horsepower and 400 miles of range, not to mention innovative storage solutions that include the return of the Midgate. Reservations have already opened for the new truck, and they’re likely to fill up rather quickly, but what are interested parties getting themselves into, and should you join them? Let’s unpack the promises that Chevy has made with the Ultium-powered EV and see if it’s worth the money and if it really is as good as or better than the gas-powered Chevrolet Silverado 1500.

Exterior

While Ford has opted to style its electric pickup in a similar manner to its regular F-150 trucks, General Motors took a different approach with a design that looks futuristic yet nostalgic. Many have noted the truck’s similarity to the long-dead Chevy Avalanche, and that full-width LED light bar that meets a black bowtie in a blanked-off grille certainly gives us a slightly retro vibe too.

2023 Toyota Tundra Capstone Specs

2023 Toyota Tundra Capstone Specs

Black cladding and squared arches combine with a sharkfin C-pillar while the taillights extend forward along the sides. The side steps and Multiflex Tailgate add some functionality to the aerodynamic design, but the option of 24-inch wheels and a fixed glass roof on the top RST trim suggests that GM may have focused more on style than practicality. However, some clever storage solutions will prove that the electric Silverado is more than just a fancy new toy.

Smart Storage Solutions

Under the hood, a configurable front trunk, called the eTrunk, offers lockable, weatherproof storage while the modular console of the Crew Cab (the only body style to be offered) has enough space for a lunch cooler with seven gallons of capacity.

In the back, the RST trim’s bed measures five feet and 11 inches, but the Multi-Flex Midgate allows a massive passthrough to be opened between the cabin and the bed. Add in the optional Multiflex Tailgate, fold the 40/60 second row, and you’ll have 10 feet and 10 inches of load floor space, which is big enough for a kayak.

Interior

GM is yet to release all the details on the Silverado EV’s capabilities and tech, but we can look forward to keyless entry and ignition through a smart device. This system can automatically start the truck when a paired device is detected, and when you open the door, a 3D animation appears on the RST trim’s 17-inch LCD freeform infotainment display. Looking ahead, the driver finds an 11-inch reconfigurable digital instrument cluster. Wireless charging, Super Cruise semi-autonomous driving, and all the usual smartphone connectivity solutions are also offered but that’s not it for interior tech.

2023 Toyota Tundra Capstone Interior

2023 Toyota Tundra Capstone Interior

A head-up display offers a field of view of over 14 inches, while those in the back have something to look forward to in terms of space. With the heated (in the RST) the second row placed as far back as possible, Chevy claims that six-footers will have more than enough space to be comfortable.

Engine

Two trims are being announced at launch, with the entry-level WT (Work Truck) offering 510 horsepower and 615 lb-ft of torque – enough to allow for a towing capacity of 8,000 pounds and a payload rating of 1,200 pounds. If you opt for the RST trim, you get 664 hp and “more than 780 lb-ft of torque,” allowing you to tow 10,000 lbs and carry 1,300 lbs. This model can also achieve 0-60 mph in under 4.5 seconds when Wide Open Watts Mode is activated. For those who need even more capability, Chevy will eventually launch another fleet model beyond the first WT trim that can do up to 20,000 lbs of towing with the max tow package.

Long Range, Quick Charging

Both launch trims are estimated to manage 400 miles of range on a single charge, and both offer DC fast charging of up to 350 kilowatts. This means that you can regain 100 miles of range after just 10 minutes of charging, and the Energy Assist feature of the myChevrolet app can help you find the most efficient route to a charger. This feature is seriously clever in that it can adjust the route if you’re towing something, thus maximizing efficiency. Like some rivals, the Silverado EV has the ability to power other EVs with an optional cord too, and when your needs are less energy-intensive, the PowerBase charging dock can be paired with an optional accessory bar to charge appliances, tools, or other electronic items.

2023 Toyota Tundra Capstone Price & Release Date

The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV will launch with the WT trim in the spring of 2023 while the fully-specced RST First Edition model (an exact production run is yet to be revealed) will arrive in the fall of the same year. Other trims will come too, including a regular RST and a Trail Boss, but for now, the WT has a base MSRP of $39,900 while the RST First Edition asks for $105,000 before destination charges and rebates. That entry-level MSRP is a smidge off the base price of the cheapest Ford F-150 Lightning, which starts at $39,974. The Blue Oval’s most expensive trim is cheaper than Chevy’s, starting at $90,000.

As for other rivals like the yet-to-be-launched GMC Hummer EV, Rivian R1T, and Tesla Cybertruck, well, these are all more premium and have even more power. Essentially, GM’s biggest rival is the one it has always fought, but more affordable electric pickups will undoubtedly arrive soon enough. The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV has just been revealed to the world, and it boasts some pretty impressive features and options. The all-electric pickup comes with up to 664 horsepower and 400 miles of range, not to mention innovative storage solutions that include the return of the Midgate. Reservations have already opened for the new truck, and they’re likely to fill up rather quickly, but what are interested parties getting themselves into, and should you join them? Let’s unpack the promises that Chevy has made with the Ultium-powered EV and see if it’s worth the money and if it really is as good as or better than the gas-powered Chevrolet Silverado 1500.