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Buying a new truck can be very exciting until you stop to fill up your gas tank for the first time. Because of this, automakers have become more conscious of gas mileage, and things have greatly improved. Some trucks still stand out more than others for Toyota. Here is the mileage for each truck, as well as which one is the best.

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A black 2023 Toyota Tundra as the 2023 Toyota truck that gets the best gas mileage.
2023 Toyota Tundra | Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

Currently, Toyota only has three truck models: the Tacoma, Tundra, and Tundra i-FORCE MAX. 

The Tacoma is the cheapest of these models, starting at $27,250. This model is designed for going off-road, and some off-roaders affectionately call their Tacoma Tacos. There are seven trim levels, and the most expensive is the TRD Pro at $46,685.

The Tundra is the next most expensive Toyota truck, starting at $36,965, and a hybrid model is available. There are currently seven trim levels available, the most costly being the Tundra Capstone. It has an eye-watering price of $74,245.

Finally, the Tundra i-FORCE MAX is a hybrid-only model with an MSRP of $54,015. Like the other two trucks available from Toyota, there are seven trims. The Capstone is the most expensive, with a price tag of $75,245.

Which Toyota truck has the best gas mileage?

It should be no surprise that the Tundra i-FORCE MAX gets the best mileage out of Toyota’s truck lineup. It gets an impressive 20/24 mpg thanks to its hybrid engine. It’s important to note that this isn’t the case for all Tundra i-FORCE MAX trucks. Only the Limited trim, which costs $54,015, gets this gas mileage. 

Some of the i-FORCE MAX Limited features include 20-in. alloy wheels, available TRD Off-Road package, blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, trailer merge warning, 14-in. touch screen, SofTex-trimmed seats, 8-way power-adjustable driver, and front passenger seats with 2-way power adjustable lumbar support.

So what of the other i-FORCE MAX trim levels? The Capstone, the most expensive truck on this list, gets a respectable estimated gas mileage of 19/22 mpg. The TRD Pro gets 18/20 mpg, while the 1974 Edition, Platinum, and SR5 all get 18/23 mpg. The base trim SR gets 18/24 mpg.

How much gas mileage do other Toyota trucks get?

As it turns out, one other Toyota truck gets a gas mileage of 20/24. This is the Toyota Tundra Limited, which costs $54,015. In other words, the same amount as the Tundra i-FORCE MAX Limited. It’s interesting to note that the highlighted features are also precisely the same.

Out of the Tundras, the TRD Pro trim gets the lowest gas mileage, even though it’s the second most expensive. You’ll only get 18/20 mpg out of the TRD Pro. The Capstone gets 19/22 mpg, while the 1974 Edition, Platinum, and SR5 get 18/23 mpg. The base trim, the SR, gets 18/24 mpg.

The Tacoma’s trim level also has a wide array of gas mileage estimates. The TRD Pro shows the poorest numbers, with only 17/21 mpg. The Trail Special Edition gets 18/22 mpg, while the Limited, TRD Off-Road, and TRD Sport all get 19/24 mpg. The SR5 and SR both get 20/23 mpg.

If you’re buying a Toyota truck based solely on the best gas mileage, you’ll spend quite a bit to get those savings. Toyota has a stellar reputation, so whichever you choose, you’ll most likely end up with a very reliable and fun truck to drive.

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