Platinum variant joins Toyota Tundra range

TOYOTA has introduced a second variant to its Tundra full-size pick-up range with the Platinum grade now available to order from $172,990 plus on-road costs.

Joining the Limited grade (from $155,990 +ORC), the Tundra Platinum is said to offer a range of enhancements to the Tundra’s bold styling, occupant comfort, and convenience features, while adding unique exterior styling elements which further the full-size pick-up’s impressive on-road presence.

Externally, the Tundra Platinum us characterised by a chrome-plated mesh-style front grille and side door trim, black tailgate handles and window surrounds, and “stealthy” black 20-inch alloy wheels.

Both the Limited and Platinum are now offered with a powered tailgate, providing additional convenience for loading and unloading the cargo area.

Elsewhere, the Platinum grade offers a premium level of interior features including black and blue leather-accented upholstery with 10-way power adjustment for the front passenger seat and four-way power lumbar support for both front seats.

The front seats also offer a massaging function, while rear outboard passengers gain seat heating and ventilation. The steering wheel is also heated and provides powered memory tilt and telescopic adjustment.

A 10.9-inch colour head-up display provides additional convenience for the driver, along with rain-sensing wipers and LED bed lighting.

Further, the Platinum grade ups the interior ambience of the Tundra with the inclusion of a panoramic roof, stain chrome door handles, film trim, Platinum badging on the instrument panel, and LED ambient interior lighting.

All Tundra grades are offered with a 14.0-inch multimedia system supporting wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto connectivity, paired with a premium 12-speaker JBL audio system, and 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster.

Like the Tundra Limited, the Platinum is powered by Toyota’s 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 i-Force Max driveline which produces 290kW/649Nm from its petrol engine and 36kW/250Nm from the electric motor for a combined output of 326kW/790Nm.

The electric motor generator is placed between the engine and 10-speed automatic transmission in a parallel hybrid arrangement, enabling electric motor-only driving at low speeds, assistance for the engine, an idle-stop system, and energy regeneration from braking.

In two-wheel drive, power is fed to the rear wheels while a selectable four-wheel drive system and low-range gearing help tackle low-traction terrain.

The Tundra offers a maximum braked towing capacity of 4500kg with two selectable towing modes which tailor powertrain performance to offer maximum stability and controllability when hauling, says Toyota.

The Tundra Platinum is available with the choice of seven exterior colours, consisting of six metallic hues – Eclipse Black, Graphite, Silver Storm, Jungle Khaki, Saturn Blue, and Feverish Red – along with Frosted White crystal pearl.

“The Tundra set new benchmarks for Toyota when it launched last year, with its 4.5-tonne towing capability, powerful twin-turbo i-Force Max powertrain and the first factory-backed right-hand-drive conversion program with Walkinshaw Automotive Group,” said Toyota Australia vice president of sales, marketing, and franchise operations Sean Hanley.

“Bringing the new Tundra Platinum to market elevates the luxurious experience of our full-size pick-up, ensuring that customers are able to drive and tow over long distances in utmost comfort.”

2025 Toyota Tundra pricing*:

*Pricing excludes on-road costs.