Second generation (2007-present)
Second generation Toyota Tundra regular cab
Production 2007-present
Body style(s) 2- and 4-door truck
Engine(s) 4.0L 1GR-FE V6
236 horsepower
4.7L 2UZ-FE vvt-i V8
276 horsepower
5.7L 3UR-FE V8
381 horsepower
Transmission(s) 5-speed automatic
6-speed automatic
Wheelbase 126.8 (3220 mm), 145.7 (3700 mm), 164.6 (4180 mm)
Length 209.8", 228.7", 246.7"
Width 79.9
Height Regular Cab 4WD: 76.2 in (1935 mm)
Regular Cab LB 4WD & Double Cab 4WD: 76.4 in (1941 mm)
CrewMax 4WD: 76.0 in (1930 mm)
Regular & Double Cab 2WD: 75.8 in (1925 mm)
CrewMax 2WD: 75.6 in (1920 mm)
2007 Toyota Tundra Double Cab
A larger Tundra was introduced at the 2006 Chicago Auto Show. It had lifted cues of its smaller brother the Toyota Tacoma along with some cues from the Toyota FTX concept truck. The truck had many enhancements, such as a towing capacity of up to 10,000+ lb, a payload capacity of over 2,000 lb (910 kg), and a new 6-speed automatic transmission. The second generation Tundra has 3 engines available. A new 5.7 liter V8 that produces 381 horsepower (284 kW) and 401 pound-feet (544 N·m) of torque, a 4.7 liter V8 rated at 276 horsepower (206 kW) and 313 pound-feet (424 N·m) of torque, and a recently introduced 4.0 liter V6 rated at 236 horsepower (176 kW) and 266 pound-feet (361 N·m) of torque.
When the new Tundra first came out in February 2007 it was available in 31 configurations, which consisted of 3 bed lengths, 3 cab configurations, 4 wheel-bases, and 2 transmissions The new Double Cab replaces the previous generations Access Cab, and the all new Crew Max replaces the previous generations Double Cab, it is also built to compete with the Dodge Ram Mega Cab. The Double Cab is available with a 6 and a half foot bed, regular bed, or an 8-foot (2.4 m) long bed, while the Crew Max is only available with a 5 and a half foot short bed. The Tundra also features a new 6-speed automatic transmission with a manual shift mode which is standard with the 5.7 liter, and gives it a 0-60 time of 6.3 seconds, and a quarter mile time of 14.7 seconds. The 5.7 liter is a VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing with intelligence) engine, which is built to deliver power and fuel economy. The Tundra 5.7 liter 4x2's are rated to deliver an estimated 20 miles (32 km) to the gallon on the highway.
Toyota made the new Tundra useful for many construction workers, by including extra large door handles, deck rail system, integrated tow hitch, and headrests that can fit a worker with his hard hat on. The Tundra also includes as standard: an automatic limited slip differential (Auto LSD), vehicle stability control (VSC), traction control, electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), brake assist (BA), anti-lock brakes (ABS) and tailgate assist. However, its high starting MSRP of $22,290 makes it more expensive than the Chevy Silverado Work Truck (MSRP $17,860) and the base Ford F-150 (MSRP $17,345).
Some other changes Toyota included in the new Tundra are optional tow mirrors, a 27 US gal (102 L; 22 imp gal) fuel tank, available 22 inch alloy wheels, backup camera, Bluetooth, large center console (big enough to fit a 15 inch laptop), extra-large disc brakes, and the aforementioned 6-speed sequential automatic transmission.
The all new Tundra is assembled in two different locations, both inside the United States; Princeton, Indiana and San Antonio, Texas. Toyota Motor Company will assemble around 150,000 Standard and Double Cabs, and only 70,000 Crew Max's in 2007.
[edit] 2008 Model Year
The 2008 model added 13 variations bringing the total to 44 model variants. The 2008 models feature additional standard features at a lower price, also include a new "Tundra Grade" trim which is lower that the SR5 trim, and geared toward trades people and the price conscious consumer.[1]
[edit] 2009 Model Year
Toyota has made E85 fuel capability standard to 2009 Tundra's equipped with the 5.7L V8 in select regions. Toyota has also updated the TRD Sport package and added a TRD Rock Warrior package. Prices will increase 0.4% over the previous 2008 model year.[2]
[edit] Safety
Toyota's Tundra was the first full-size pickup to have earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick, followed by the redesigned 2009 Ford F-150.[3] To receive this award the Tundra achieved an overall Good score in the frontal offset crash test,[4] the highest possible rating in the side impact collision test,[5] as well as a perfect score for rear crash protection,[6] and standard stability control.
The NHTSA gives the Tundra a four out of five-star frontal crash test rating for both the front driver and passenger.[7] A four-star rating is given to vehicles when there is an 11% to 20% chance of serious injury, while a five star rating is given when there is 10% or less chance of serious injury. [8]
The primary difference between IIHS and NHTSA frontal crash testing protocol is the IIHS conducts an offset collision where a smaller portion of the vehicle's structure absorbs the energy of the crash.[9] According to the NHTSA offset tests are more demanding. [9] Both IIHS and NHTSA frontal impact tests can only be compared among vehicles of similar weights. [9]
Because the Tundra's stability control is disabled when the vehicle's 4x4 system is engaged Consumer Reports has questioned the Tundra's Top Safety Pick. Toyota's response is the Tundra does not feature a center differential which would otherwise serve as a weak point in the drive train.[10] However the stability control system remains operational at times when the truck is in 4x2 mode.
Standard safety features include dual side airbags for both front seats. This includes side curtain airbags for head protection in both front and rear rows and torso airbags for the abdomen region in the front row.[11] The torso type side airbag is a unique feature and unavailable on many competing pickup designs.
[edit] TRD supercharger
Toyota began selling a bolt-on supercharger kit for the 5.7L V8 Tundra during June 2008. Power output is increased to 504 hp (376 kW) and 550 pound-feet (750 N·m). When the install is carried out by a Toyota dealership the existing warranty remains intact.[12] This kit features Eaton's Twin Vortices Series supercharger which utilizes twin four-lobe rotors, a design shared with the newly introduced C6 ZR1 and CTS-V.[13]
MSRP for the kit is set at $5,875.[14]
Edmunds tested a TRD supercharged Tundra which completed the 1/4 mile in 13.3 sec @ 103.8 mph.[15] Edmunds previously tested a naturally aspired 5.7L V8 Tundras which posted 14.8 sec @ 93.7mph time.[16]
Motor Trend's test of the supercharged Tundra resulted in a 1/4 mile of 13.0 sec @ 106.3 mph. This Tundra needed 4.4 seconds to run from 0-60mph.[17]
[edit] Special editions
In June 2008 Toyota introduced the Ivan "Ironman" Stewart Signature Series Tundra. Three different packages are offered, one of which includes the TRD Supercharger.[18][19]
Stewart has won the Baja 500 seventeen times driving Toyota vehicles.[20]
[edit] Comparison testing
* Consumer Reports rates the Tundra as the 2nd best full-size pickup behind the Chevy Avalanche.
[21] It should be noted the Chevy Avalanche is technically an SUT or an SUV with a truck bed. The Avalanche's rear suspension features coil springs unlike traditional leaf-springs.[22]
* Canadian Driver crowns the Tundra as Truck King, selecting it as the best 1/2-ton pickup with an engine displacing greater than 5.0 Liters, and again as best 1/2-ton with an engine less than 5.0 Liters.
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* Trailer Boats awards the Tundra with its 2007 Tow Vehicle of the Year award after completing nearly two weeks of testing.
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* Motor Trend declared the Tundra its 2008 Truck of the Year (TOTY) winner.[25] Other competitors tested were the Chevrolet Silverado HD, GMC Sierra HD, and Ford F-250, F-350 and F-450.[26] While the Silverado, Motor Trend's 2007 TOTY was not in the competition, it defeated the Tundra in an earlier MT comparison as noted below.
* Motor Trend performed a Head to Head test in April 2007 with the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado and the 2007 Toyota Tundra.[27] The Silverado was declared the winner.
* Truck Trend (Motor Trend) magazine rates the Tundra ahead of its GM competitor in a three round battle. This comparison occurred before the Tundra was officially on sale to the public.
1st Round [28] 2nd Round [29] Final Round [30]
* Edmunds.com places the Tundra 1st in their 1/2-ton comparison test.
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* Truckin' magazine awards the Tundra Crew Max with its 2008 Truck of the Year award.[32]
* Peterson's 4-wheel & Off Road magazine gave the Tundra a 2nd place finish in their 2008 4x4 of the Year competition. First place went to the Toyota Landcruiser [33]
* Popular Mechanics ranks the Tundra 2nd behind the Titan in a full size pickup comparison.
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* In an April 2007 Comparo, Car and Driver placed the Tundra 3rd in a 5-truck roundup, behind the Nissan Titan and the Chevy Silverado. [35]
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