The 2019 Toyota Tundra CrewMax is the four-door crew-cab version of the second-generation Tundra, the full-size pickup Toyota built from the 2007 through 2021 model years. The 2019 truck arrived in dealerships in the summer of 2018 as a lightly updated carryover of the 2014 restyle. This article covers the CrewMax’s exterior dimensions, its cab and interior, its two V8 engines, towing and payload ratings, fuel economy, and pricing.
Where the CrewMax Fits in the Tundra Lineup
The second-generation Tundra (chassis code XK50) entered production in November 2006 and stayed on sale for 15 model years, ending production in October 2021. For 2019 Toyota offered two four-door body styles: the Double Cab, with a 6.5-foot standard bed or an 8.1-foot long bed, and the CrewMax, with a shorter 5.5-foot bed and a larger passenger cabin. The Regular Cab, part of the lineup early in the generation, was no longer offered.
The CrewMax’s four rear doors and stretched cab give it 42.3 inches of rear-seat legroom, against 34.7 inches in the Double Cab. Toyota notes that every CrewMax has a power vertical sliding rear window, while Double Cab Limited models use a power horizontal sliding window. The locking tailgate lowers and lifts with assist and can be removed without tools, and the bed is 22.2 inches deep.
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Exterior Dimensions
The CrewMax uses the 145.7-inch wheelbase shared with the Double Cab 6.5-foot-bed and Regular Cab 8-foot-bed trucks. Its overall length is 228.7 inches and its width is 79.9 inches. Height depends on drivetrain: 75.6 inches for a two-wheel-drive CrewMax and 76.0 inches for a four-wheel-drive CrewMax.
Those proportions gave the CrewMax the largest passenger cabin in the Tundra range, and Toyota marketed the truck’s cab size rather than any single styling flourish. The short 5.5-foot bed was the trade-off for the extra interior room.
Cab and Interior
The 2019 Tundra was sold in six grades: SR, SR5, Limited, TRD Pro, Platinum, and 1794 Edition. The SR and SR5 could be ordered with bench or bucket front seats, while the TRD Pro, Limited, Platinum, and 1794 Edition came with bucket seats. In both cab styles the rear seat can be folded up to carry cargo, and a deck rail system was available for securing loads.
Cabin storage included a large center console, and higher grades added leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, and a premium audio system. The CrewMax’s focus was rear-seat space, which was among the roomiest in the full-size pickup class for its era.
Engines and Powertrain
For 2019 the Tundra was an all-V8 line, with no V6 offered. Two engines were available, both paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and a choice of rear- or four-wheel drive.
- 4.6-liter V8 (1UR-FE): 310 hp and 327 lb-ft of torque.
- 5.7-liter i-FORCE V8 (3UR-FE): 381 hp and 401 lb-ft of torque, with dual VVT-i.
The 4.6-liter engine arrived for the 2010 model year, replacing the earlier 4.7-liter V8, and remained the base engine through 2019. The 5.7-liter was the volume engine and the one Toyota equipped for maximum towing. Shoppers comparing grades can read a companion 2019 Toyota Tundra Platinum Review for the luxury end of the range, alongside a 2019 Toyota Tundra Changes and Engine specs overview.
Towing and Payload
Toyota rated the 2019 Tundra for up to 10,200 pounds of towing and a maximum payload of 1,730 pounds when properly equipped with the 5.7-liter V8. Tow hitch receivers were standard equipment across the range. Toyota began rating the Tundra to the SAE J2807 towing standard in 2010, so those figures are measured under a common protocol.
Those are the best-case numbers for the most capable configurations. A commonly ordered CrewMax 4×4 with the 5.7-liter V8 is rated lower, at 9,800 pounds of towing and 1,560 pounds of payload, according to Edmunds. Buyers who plan to tow near the limit should check the specific rating for the cab, bed, drivetrain, and axle ratio they are considering.
2019 Updates
The headline change for 2019 was the standard fitment of Toyota Safety Sense-P (TSS-P) on every grade, a bundle that includes a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, lane departure alert with steering assist, dynamic radar cruise control, and automatic high beams.
- The TRD Pro returned with new Fox internal-bypass shocks, a 2-inch front lift, forged-aluminum BBS wheels, and a CrewMax-only body.
- A new SX package, based on the SR5 Double Cab, added color-keyed trim and 18-inch black alloy wheels.
- The TRD Sport and TRD Off-Road packages continued, adding sport-tuned Bilstein shocks and off-road hardware respectively.
Fuel Economy
EPA estimates for the 2019 Tundra ranged from 13 to 16 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain:
- 4.6L V8, 2WD: 15 city / 19 highway / 16 combined
- 4.6L V8, 4WD: 14 city / 18 highway / 16 combined
- 5.7L V8, 2WD: 13 city / 18 highway / 15 combined
- 5.7L V8, 4WD: 13 city / 17 highway / 14 combined
Pricing and Release Date
The 2019 Tundra’s list prices ran from $31,670 for an SR Double Cab with the 4.6-liter V8 to $50,680 for a four-wheel-drive Platinum or 1794 Edition CrewMax, according to Edmunds. Within the CrewMax lineup, the SR5 with the 4.6-liter and 2WD started at $36,075, the SR5 with the 5.7-liter and 2WD at $37,345, and the Limited CrewMax with the 5.7-liter and 2WD at $42,800.
The truck went on sale during 2018 for the 2019 model year and was assembled at Toyota’s plant in San Antonio, Texas. It was a carryover year ahead of the redesigned, third-generation Tundra that arrived for 2022.
