[TundraTime]

Toyota has revealed their EPA estimates for the Tundra Hybrid's mpg and assuming they're accurate it gets the same numbers as Ford's F-150 PowerBoost.

Toyota says the 2WD Tundra Limited i-Force Max gets 20 mpg in the city (2 mpg better than the non-hybrid), 24 mpg highway and 22 mpg combined.

The 4WD Tundra Limited i-Force Max gets 19 mpg city, 22 mpg highway and 21 mpg combined.

Pro models are rated at 19 mpg city, 21 mpg highway, and 20 mpg combined.

 

[Mrknowitall]

As much as has been pointed out that the iForce Max powertrain wasn't built for fuel economy, it has the same configuration as Ford's Powerboost. Yes, the Tundra is a good bit heavier (substantial?) but it should deliver a bit better than what these ratings are. I suppose it follows with Toyota's conservative approach. With ratings like this, they'll never get clobbered by anyone not getting advertised ratings. With iForce trucks FAR exceeding EPA highway ratings, I expect the Max powertrain will do the same.

 

[TundraTime]

As much as has been pointed out that the iForce Max powertrain wasn't built for fuel economy, it has the same configuration as Ford's Powerboost. Yes, the Tundra is a good bit heavier (substantial?) but it should deliver a bit better than what these ratings are. I suppose it follows with Toyota's conservative approach. With ratings like this, they'll never get clobbered by anyone not getting advertised ratings. With iForce trucks FAR exceeding EPA highway ratings, I expect the Max powertrain will do the same.

It certainly wouldn't be the first vehicle to exceed its EPA ratings if/when that happens. It will be interesting to see what people get in real-world testing.