Profile of the Toyota Tundra

Summary

The 2007 Toyota Tundra was presented at the Chicago Auto Show in February 2006. Ever since the 2000 model was introduced, it has won many awards for value and performance. 126,529 Toyota Tundra trucks were sold in the year 2005. The 2007 model has been totally redesigned with a new body and engine, with better towing capability. Three body styles are on offer with three trim levels. These are the regular, extended access cab and crewcab/double cab. The access cabs feature reverse opening rear doors and the double cabs have four doors. Special features include options like alloy wheels, power windows, towing package, leather captain's chair, and more.

History

The Tundra, Toyota's full-size truck, was introduced in 1999 as a 2000 model and has been on sale since then, being reintroduced with various enhancements and improvements from time to time. The Toyota Tundra replaces the discontinued T-100 midsize model.

Specifications

Seating: Depending on the model, the Toyota Tundra trucks seat 3, 5 or 6 people. The regular cab seats 3 people. The extended access cab seats 6 people and the double cab seats 5 people.

Gas Mileage: The Toyota Tundra's gas mileage is around 15 miles per gallon in the city and 18 miles per gallon the highway.

Safety Rating: The National Transportation Safety Board gives the Tundra four out of five stars for driver safety and 3 out of five stars for passenger safety. The Insurance Institute rates the Tundra for Highway Safety as the safest among full-sized trucks. In crash tests by the government, the Toyota Tundra was given full five out of five stars for front-passenger protection in frontal impact as well as side impact. The IIHS rates the Tundra "good", which is its best rating for frontal crashes. Other safety features include standard ABS and side impact airbags.

Price: The Toyota Tundra's MSRP ranges from $16,495 to $33,615 depending on model chosen.

Warranty

The Toyota Tundra carries a new vehicle limited warranty of 36 months and 36000 miles. The powertrain warranty covers the Tundra for 60 months and 60,000 miles. In addition to this, there is a 60-month corrosion perforation warranty on the Tundra.

Reviews at a Glance

Edmunds.com feels that the Toyota Tundra is a must for those who need a truck but don't need to tow anything too heavy. But while the Toyota Tundra looks more like a car than a truck, it is not that great in terms of seating and hauling. An expert review at Autos.com claims that the Toyota Tundra is the smoothest, most sophisticated and silent truck they have ever driven and give it a 4.4 out of 5.