Whether it’s the rumbly exhaust or the flashy paint, it’s hard to miss the 2023 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro. This is a brute of a truck, even if you can’t get a V-8.

The TRD Pro dominates the road with Toyota’s “i-Force Max” powertrain, a hybrid system that pairs a twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6 to a 10-speed automatic, with an electric motor sandwiched in between and a battery pack under the rear seats. The drivetrain can produce a maximum 437 hp and 583 lb-ft of torque, allowing this truck to rocket to 60 mph in under six seconds.

The blacked-out grille and muscular, squared-off fascia mean business, especially when paired with this Solar Orange paint. The vocal TRD exhaust is loud at any speed, though from the cabin, you’d swear you’re driving a truck with a V-8—a result of Toyota’s clever speaker and exhaust tuning. You’ll find yourself digging into the throttle more than usual just for the fun of it, not only for the low-end punch of torque, but also for the noise.

The Tundra TRD Pro is a big truck, especially for tight city streets where we spent a lot of time behind the wheel. Still, driver assistance systems and accurate steering meant it was easy to place and a joy to wheel around while running errands. Strong springs and Fox Racing shocks meant for off-road fun gave this truck the ability to drive over virtually anything in its path without complaint. The ride isn’t super-plush and you do get a lot of those body-on-frame jitters, but the truck gives off a sense of true invincibility.

While the hybrid powertrain didn’t deliver the sort of fuel economy expected, the awesome looks, heavy-duty suspension, and rowdy power delivery certainly make up for it. And because it’s a Toyota, you know it’ll run reliably for hundreds of thousands of miles.