The FTX is finished beautifully in the rear, much more refined than any pickup up before it. A silver-gray bumper curves up from way under the overhang, meeting a broad tailgate that curves forward the other way. The taillights are as slender as the headlamps up front, wrapping fully around the entire box to enhance both rear and side visibility.

At almost 19-feet long the Toyota FTX is no slouch when stacked up to its possible competitors. (Photo: Toyota Canada)

The FTX is larger than life in person at close to 19-feet long, 7 wide, and 6 and a half tall. It uses conventional body-on-frame architecture too, which is good as such is ideal for towing and hauling heavy loads.

Those loads can be clamped down with hidden universal carabiner-type tie-down hooks integrated into the bed, while those cool looking bumpers include tow hooks. Toyota has added a multi-use compartment that holds an electric generator, air compressor plus power

Toyota has added a multi-use compartment that holds an electric generator, air compressor, plus power outlets under the rear skid-plate. (Photo: Toyota Canada)

outlets under the rear skid-plate, which is as construction friendly as its solid metal job box that folds out of a hidden compartment inside the bed. What's more, the designers have stowed a ramp under the tailgate, just like those in a moving truck. How handy is that?

Convenience is what the FTX is all about. Toyota calls the truck's overall configuration "Super-C-Cab," meaning it has the interior capacity of a regular double cab truck but the rear doors open up 90 degrees, "suicide" style. That means it's easy to get in and out of no matter what the situation.