The famous Tundra truck is on its way, and for the first time, it will be offered with the new SX Package. For those who don’t know, the Nightshade is another name for the 2023 Toyota Tundra SX Package, which adds extra black and dark gray design features to the truck.
The Nightshade Edition is a superb package that can be found on 4Runner and Sequoia SUVs, and Tacoma mid-size pickup truck. The SX variant will use the same turbocharged V6 engine as the original model. The performance is great and this package will also update the interior in many ways.
Toyota Tundra SX Appearance
The upcoming 2023 Toyota Tundra SX Package is only available in SR5 trim level. According to the most reliable sources, the new model will be available in a Double Cab model with a 6.5-foot bed or a CrewMax version with a 5.5-foot bed. The SX package, on the other hand, makes the Tundra appear more elegant than it is.
For a start, it comes with numerous black accents, larger 18-inch wheels and unique exterior colors. That includes paints such as Midnight Black, Celestial Silver and White Magnetic Gray. All of these paints are metallic. The SX model also comes with the rear inboard bumper and blacked-out exterior elements. It is a fine mix of sportiness and elegance.
Interior Upgrades
The new 2023 Toyota Tundra SX package comes with more features than you can think. Similar dark accents can be found within the cabin as an exterior treatment. Furthermore, the cabin is spacious and the chairs are extremely supportive. The new 8-inch touchscreen is appealing, and a bigger 14-inch display with higher resolution is available as an option.
Unlike the previous model, the new one has a more responsive touch interface, featuring pinch and zoom functions, which are only available on phones and tablets. The package also includes wireless, new phone integrations and improved safety package.
Performances
The all-new 2023 Toyota Tundra SX will offer two very potent engine options. The first one is a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 gasoline unit with 389 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque. However, this engine could be slightly less potent in the future and will reportedly deliver 350 hp and 405 lb-ft of torque. Generally speaking, first five trim levels are using this engine as standard. Optionally, there is i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain.
This one is combining the same V6 engine with an electric motor. It is a mild-hybrid system with 437 horses and a torque of 583 lb-ft of torque. On top of that, it is more fuel efficient than the regular engine. Whatsoever, it is more efficient than most of its rivals. If you opt for the TRD Pro or the Capstone trim levels, hybrid powertrain will come as standard. The SX model offers a 10-speed automatic transmission and a standard RWD system.
2023 Toyota Tundra SX Price, Release Date
The forthcoming 2023 Toyota Tundra SX will cost almost $45,000. Basically, the SX package costs additional $2,000 over the base price of the SR5 trim level. The sales will begin later this summer, according to the most recent reports.
