1. Welcome to Tundras.com!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tundra discussion topics
    • Transfer over your build thread from a different forum to this one
    • Communicate privately with other Tundra owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Tundra styling vs Tacoma

Discussion in '3rd Gen Tundras (2022+)' started by BaldMenace, Mar 29, 2025.

  1. Mar 29, 2025 at 12:10 PM
    #1
    BaldMenace

    BaldMenace [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Jul 24, 2022
    Member:
    #81084
    Messages:
    71
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2022 Tundra SR5 Double cab
    Even though I bought one I always felt like the third generation Tundra exterior styling was a little bit awkward. Especially that giant forehead on the cab. The new Tacoma styling seems much more appealing. Is it just me?
     
    vtown76 likes this.
  2. Mar 29, 2025 at 12:24 PM
    #2
    Redward 25

    Redward 25 New Member

    Joined:
    Feb 26, 2025
    Member:
    #130959
    Messages:
    42
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2025 SS red Tundra SR
    none....yet!
    yep, just you.
     
  3. Mar 29, 2025 at 2:18 PM
    #3
    Matt2015Tundra

    Matt2015Tundra New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 9, 2022
    Member:
    #81755
    Messages:
    1,593
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2023 1794 CrewMax
    I agree with you. The front end styling on the new Tacoma is especially better looking to me.

    The front end on the new Tundras was a complete design miss, IMO. It reminds me this...

    1363.jpg
     
    Last edited: Mar 29, 2025
    14crwmaxltd and Gonefishingdave like this.
  4. Mar 29, 2025 at 2:59 PM
    #4
    The Black Mamba

    The Black Mamba He must increase, but I must decrease - John 3:30

    Joined:
    Sep 6, 2023
    Member:
    #103472
    Messages:
    4,153
    First Name:
    Ryan
    DFW
    Vehicle:
    Black 00 SR5 AC 5VZ PreRunner
    Imma keep it stock
  5. Mar 29, 2025 at 3:48 PM
    #5
    Siblue

    Siblue Old member

    Joined:
    May 10, 2017
    Member:
    #7665
    Messages:
    654
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ryan
    Vehicle:
    25 Tundra TRD pro
    Tacoma looks good. Not just you
     
    vtown76 likes this.
  6. Mar 29, 2025 at 5:22 PM
    #6
    vtown76

    vtown76 New Member

    Joined:
    Dec 8, 2022
    Member:
    #88083
    Messages:
    21
    Gender:
    Male
    Yeah taco looks way better, as does the sequoia. Would be awesome if they moved to that design as a mid cycle refresh.
     
    The Dude likes this.
  7. Mar 29, 2025 at 6:09 PM
    #7
    Wallygator

    Wallygator Well Zippedy Da Do!

    Joined:
    Apr 7, 2020
    Member:
    #44761
    Messages:
    2,708
    Out of all of them, the new 4Runner is the worst.
     
  8. Mar 29, 2025 at 6:28 PM
    #8
    Breathing Borla

    Breathing Borla I'd rather be fishing

    Joined:
    Jan 21, 2020
    Member:
    #41531
    Messages:
    6,590
    Gender:
    Male
    Northern Illinois
    Vehicle:
    2023 Tundra Platinum 4x4 Crewmax
    I think the sequoia is sharp
     
    vtown76 and Wallygator like this.
  9. Mar 29, 2025 at 6:29 PM
    #9
    Wallygator

    Wallygator Well Zippedy Da Do!

    Joined:
    Apr 7, 2020
    Member:
    #44761
    Messages:
    2,708
    I agree. Definitely the best looking out of all them
     
  10. Apr 13, 2025 at 12:54 PM
    #10
    Spacecowboy863

    Spacecowboy863 New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 10, 2025
    Member:
    #128672
    Messages:
    38
    i like it! lol
     
  11. Apr 13, 2025 at 7:10 PM
    #11
    Frank_TRD23

    Frank_TRD23 New Member

    Joined:
    Nov 13, 2024
    Member:
    #125860
    Messages:
    270
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Frank
    Vehicle:
    2023 Tundra TRD Mag grey
    1.5 Wescott lift 20" wheels on 37s Stillen Trucontroller
    I don't see a big market for aftermarket products for the gen3. Which sucks. I would love to see a company come out with a new grill that can replace the oem so we don't have to cut it for an aftermarket bumper.
     
  12. Apr 13, 2025 at 7:28 PM
    #12
    22whatwedo

    22whatwedo New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 6, 2022
    Member:
    #81594
    Messages:
    949
    Gender:
    Male
    The Open Road
    Vehicle:
    22 SR5 TRD OR Army Green
    I had the opportunity to examine several Toyotas the other day on a dealership visit.

    Tacoma in certain trims is looking great, but some of them have very large air dam. It really looks weird, maybe awkward is a better way of putting it. If I had one I would be taking it off immediately. The other thing is the backseats are nearly unusable for carrying passengers. Not a truck for a family. The demographic they are chasing is clear.

    The new 4Runner looks great in person. Really looks well laid out and sharp inside.

    250 LC is a looker as well.

    And I agree with the other posters above, the Sequoia is the best looker of them all.
     
    Tundrastruck91 likes this.
  13. Apr 13, 2025 at 7:41 PM
    #13
    Dirtsurfer83

    Dirtsurfer83 New Member

    Joined:
    Sep 10, 2023
    Member:
    #103709
    Messages:
    64
    Gender:
    Male
    Olalla, WA
    Vehicle:
    '23 Tundra TRD
    Dobinsons IMS 2/1 Method 703 Toyo RT Trail 35x12.50r17
    Personally not a fan of the new Tacomas. Looks like a shorter chubby knock off of the 3rd gen tundra
     
    Wallygator likes this.

Products Discussed in

To Top