| What do people think about Toyota Tundra ? |
Quality. This is the best built pickup I have ever driven. None of the squeaks and rattles found in other trucks. Ride is more like an expensive sedan than a truck - smooth and quiet. V8 is very nice with lots of torque.... |
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What Edmunds.com Says: It looks good, sounds good and has the kind of power and features that will make a real contender in the full size segment. It won't outsell any of the domestic trucks, but it's a big step toward doing just that in the future.
What We Know: Unlike the Nissan Titan that debuted with just two body styles and one drivetrain configuration, the 2007 Toyota Tundra will have three body styles (standard cab, double cab and crew cab), three bed sizes, three trim levels and three engines. The base 4.0-liter V6 and midlevel 4.7-liter V8 are carryover engines from current models and use a five-speed automatic transmission. Top-of-the-line Tundras will get a new 5.7-liter all-aluminum V8 with continuously variable valve timing. No power numbers were mentioned, but with the help of a new six-speed automatic, the Tundra will have a maximum towing capacity of over 10,000 pounds. Toyota is also aiming for ULEV (ultralow emissions vehicle) certification for Tundras equipped with the 5.7-liter V8. Toyota beefed up the rest of the truck by using stronger steel for the frame, a rear axle with a 10.5-inch ring gear, and four-piston brake calipers up front. And unlike the Tacoma, this Tundra has disc brakes in back as well. There are adjustable tie-down points in the bed, and it rides in on a set of 20-inch wheels that will be available from the factory when it goes on sale in January of 2007. One area that didn't change drastically is the Tundra's cabin. It's still a mix of trucklike space and carlike design. There are round gauges with individual binnacles, and most of the controls in the center stack are geared toward the driver. Storage space is much improved with a center console that can swallow a laptop, and a two-tier glovebox. Passenger space in the Tundra is now on par with the Ford F-150 and Dodge Ram in terms of shoulder and hiproom in front, but the backseats still have slightly less hiproom. Toyota didn't provide much detail on safety features other than noting that a rearview back-up camera would be optional. Other notable options include a premium JBL audio system, Bluetooth phone connectivity and a 10-way power driver seat.
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