Originally appeared on Automoblog.net

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When it comes to trucks, the American made versions are hard to beat. Toyota?s Tundra pickup has an uphill battle to beat stiff competition from Ford, General Motors, and Ram. Each sell more than their Japanese counterpart but it hasn?t stopped Toyota from trying.
They get an “A” for effort but does the Tundra get it done on the road" We wanted to see so we drove the 2016 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro CrewMax this week.
What?s New For 2016"
For 2016, Tundra gets mild exterior tweaks, a larger fuel tank, and the infotainment system has been updated.
Features & Options
The 2016 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro ($45,060) features foglights, exterior chrome trim, an upgraded tech interface, 7-inch touchscreen, HD and satellite radio, traffic information, and a navigation app. The CrewMax adds a power opening rear window, an overhead console, and a larger gas tank on the 5.7-liter V8. CrewMax models are fitted with a 66.7-inch bed, four full-size doors, and a rear bench seat.
The TRD Pro (Off-Road) includes unique styling elements, black 18-inch alloy wheels, off-road tires, and an off-road suspension with Bilstein shock absorbers. There are four movable bed tie-down cleats, an eight-way power driver’s seat, a four-way power passenger’s seat, leather upholstery with TRD logo, and red stitching.
If that’s not enough, a navigation system and additional speak...