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Next Toyota Tundra Looking At Hybrid To Beat The Odds?

The Toyota Tundra may not be as popular as the RAM 1500, Ford F-150 and the Chevrolet Silverado but it can be proud for being the best non-US full-sized pickup truck around.

But then again, things are not looking great for the Tundra as the political situation in the US has signalled on a financial disadvantage with the vehicle in the future and this has given Toyota a huge headache to cope with.

With future taxes on its way to hit every vehicle from Toyota, the carmaker is now working on a counter-measure that can protect the Tundra from a decline.

The carmaker admitted to this earlier today and the solution which they have identified is a new TNGA platform made for the Tundra. The details are unclear at the moment but if the TNGA platform on their non-trucks is to be referred to, we are expecting a lighter and more versatile setup with the large pickup truck.

For all we know, the next TNGA platform may allow the Tundra to work with a full hybrid powertrain and this can make the pickup truck unique from the competition.

The certainty here is that the TNGA platform for the Tundra will be a modded variant of the ones used on Toyota’s everyday cars hence allowing the carmaker to cut production cost.