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2020 Toyota Tundra: Spied
Our spy shooters caught some interesting images of what is likely to be the next-generation Toyota Tundra. Those who were hoping Toyota was going to do something visually dramatic to better compete with the likes of the luxurious 2019 Ram 1500 and GM's tech-leading half-ton 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 — all new — the photos here might be a bit of a letdown.
However, the way the Tundra is camouflaged indicates the possibility of interesting details and could be a strong hint of what we can expect when the pickup truck eventually debuts. Here's what our shooter sent us.
"Today we caught the 2020 Toyota Tundra undergoing testing in Ann Arbor, Mich., alongside the current-gen Ford F-150.Toyota is giving the Tundra a major refresh for 2020 while preserving the 11-year-old cab from 2008.
"We expect the new 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 are 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 coil springs? Or even wilder, an independent rear suspension? Right now, we're left to speculate, but we can say the engineers were extremely concerned when we tried to get a shot near the rear of the bed and did everything they could to block our view."
