Toyota Pimps Tundra with five 55-inch screens on the bed of the truck

As someone with a journalistic background, I understand the concept of parties or “Car-o-bar” as we call it in India. Among media people, it is common to relax after work, enjoying drinks and snacks from the trunk of a regular car. Apart from beer and brouvers, another aspect that parties lack is entertainment. Bye Many companies and home DIYers install small to medium sized TVs in their cars.Toyota has gone one step further and introduced the Ultimate Tailgate Tundra, a full-size Toyota Tundra truck with five weather shields that take tailgate usability to new heights.

Considering how much of a sports junkie and alcoholic I am, I really like this “concept.” Yes, you read that right, the Ultimate Tailgate Tundra is currently a prototype and was unveiled by Toyota at the 2024 SEMA show, an event known for calling out exhibitors for nonsensical but fun concepts. The Ultimate Tailgate Tundra is custom built to honor Toyota’s sponsorship partnership with the NFL.

Either way, be it the NFL, IPL or UFC, I can’t afford to miss a single minute of the action when it comes to sports. And I hate watching the game on the small screen. So for sports enthusiasts like me, the Toyota Ultimate Tailgate Tundra is a real treat. Not only is it a powerful audio visual device, but it is also durable and stylish at the same time.

“This build is more of an audiovisual experience than a typical tailgate installation. We wanted to create something that would not only draw attention to the truck, but also encourage people to experience the Toyota Tundra as the ultimate sports and adventure vehicle,” says Tyler Lichenberger, Toyota Vehicle Marketing and Communications Manager.

But if you think Toyota just decked out the back door of a pickup truck with a bunch of screens, that’s not the case. These screens are mounted on a covered post in the bed. At the touch of a button, the custom-built platform rises from the truck bed using four electric actuators to reveal five 55-inch weather-sealed exterior screens. These screens fold out to provide a clear view of what’s happening from any angle. It doesn’t matter if you’re not standing behind you, the displays can be rotated to any angle.

To combat the scorching heat and scorching sun, Toyota also equipped its custom-built vehicle with a rack-mounted 180 Dual + R-Filler canopy to provide 185 square feet of shaded space and play time. atmosphere. The design is so elegant that I’m almost sure that if Colin Gibson takes one look at this, he’ll think about doing the same thing in his next Mad Max franchise.

There’s more to it than just aesthetics and protruding screens. Toyota has also equipped the car with a custom audio system based on the JBL Club Marine series, designed to withstand the elements and complement the visual experience. “The Club Marine A5055 amplifier drives four Club Marine tower speakers, while the Club Marine 600 amplifier drives a pair of 10-inch subwoofers for rich, dynamic and immersive sound,” the company notes.

Now the question arises, what provides power and network power to AV equipment? Well, the company has an onboard satellite Wi-Fi system that provides connectivity to channels broadcasting games, while a generator powers this mobile entertainment vehicle, making the Ultimate Tailgate Tundra completely self-sufficient.

Toyota mentions that this is a “special project prototype that is modified with parts and/or accessories not available from Toyota, which may void the vehicle’s warranty, may adversely affect the performance and safety of the vehicle, and may not be street legal.” The implication is that we don’t get it in CES 2025. No chance! So let’s hold our horses and wait a few years before Toyota considers introducing something as cool and cool as Ultimate Tailgate Tundra.