There’s not much to dislike about the Tundra Capstone, especially when it comes to a modern pickup. The 2023 Toyota Tundra Hybrid Capstone has every feature the automaker has to offer, including over 10,000 pounds of towing capacity, and the i-FORCE MAX hybrid engine does not disappoint. In the history of pickup trucks, it will go down as one of the most legendary options. Here are some first impressions after driving a Toyota truck for a week.
What is the price of a fully loaded 2023 Toyota Tundra Hybrid Capstone?
The 2023 Tundra Hybrid Capstone engine is as fully loaded as possible. While the regular Tundra starts at $37,865, the capstone starts at $76,145 with the i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain.
The 2023 Toyota Tundra Capstone has yet to be rated, and the 2022 version was named Top Safety Pick. Since 2023 did not bring many changes, the new version is likely to maintain a high safety score.
Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5 comes on all 2023 Tundra trucks, which adds plenty of safety systems. These include:
- Pre-collision system with pedestrian detection
- Dynamic radar cruise control with full speed range
- Lane departure alert with steering assist
- Tracking assistance
- Automatic high beams
- Blind spot monitoring system
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
During testing, the 2023 Toyota Tundra Hybrid Capstone’s security systems worked as expected. While on single-lane roads, the lane-keeping assist system was a bit aggressive. The corrections he made sometimes sent the Tundra off-center, but it may have been the road lines that confused the system. One day during heavy rain the roadside assistance system reminded us to slow down in the school area. This system was also useful for speed limit changes and worked better than expected.
The 2023 Toyota Tundra Hybrid Capstone is not suitable for all potential customers. It works for those who want a capable luxury truck loaded with technology. It has plenty of space for five people, can tow more than 10,000 pounds, and makes a full-size truck easier to drive.
However, it comes with a high cost that may be out of the reach of many buyers. The $76,145 price tag isn’t too steep for a truck of this caliber, and most of the competition are similarly priced. If you can live with a towing capacity of 10,000, the Tundra Hybrid Capstone is powerful, capable and stylish.
