Toyota announces 2007 Tundra
02-10-2006, 05:56 PM
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Toyota announces 2007 Tundra
http://www.toyota.com/vehicles/futur...n=GM_TN_FUTURE
All I have to say is it looks as if my truck will continue to kick the proverbial sand for quite a while. I have been waiting for this day for 6 years and it is a major disappointment. Ford and Dodge are planning on displacements approaching 7 liters, twin turbos, and toyota is leading the way with bluetooth and backup cameras. They have increased the horsepower by 55 over the course of 7 years and still do not have a diesel. I can increase my horsepower by nearly double that at the touch of a button. Opinions on its subjective looks aside, the new Tundra is weak and unimpressive. They brought a knife to the gunfight.
CHICAGO -- Tired of getting sand kicked in its face by pickups from Ford, General Motors and Dodge, the Toyota Tundra was sent to the gym.
What emerges for the 2007 model year is a bigger, beefier pickup, with styling that takes its cues from the FTX concept truck from 2004.
The 2007 Tundra was unveiled Thursday morning at the Chicago Auto Show.
When it goes on sale about a year from now, here's what buyers will find:
# A bigger truck. The Tundra's wheelbase has been stretched 10 inches to 138.3 inches on the standard cab. The wheelbase on the Double Cab is 150.5 inches. The overall length grows about the same amount, ranging from about 228 to 240 inches.
2007 Toyota Tundra
The 2007 Toyota Tundra is a bigger, beefier pickup, with styling that takes its cues from the FTX concept truck from 2004. When it goes on sale about a year from now, buyers will find:
# A bigger truck. The Tundra's wheelbase has been stretched 10 inches to 138.3 inches on the standard cab. The wheelbase on the Double Cab is 150.5 inches. The overall length grows about the same amount, ranging from about 228 to 240 inches.
# A new 5.7-liter V-8 joins the engine lineup. That engine should make more than 300 hp and be mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. It will join the current engines - a 4.0-liter V-6 that was rated at 236 hp for 2006 and a 4.7-liter V-8 that was rated at 271 hp.
# Towing capacity rated at more than 10,000 pounds.
# Three trim levels - base, SR5 and Limited - and three cab configurations, including the Double Cab.
# The options list will include a rearview backup camera and Bluetooth connectivity for cellular telephones.
# A new 5.7-liter V-8 joins the engine lineup. That engine should make more than 300 hp and be mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. It will join the current engines - a 4.0-liter V-6 that was rated at 236 hp for 2006 and a 4.7-liter V-8 that was rated at 271 hp.
# Towing capacity rated at more than 10,000 pounds.
# Three trim levels - base, SR5 and Limited - and three cab configurations, including the Double Cab.
# The options list will include a rearview backup camera and Bluetooth connectivity for cellular telephones.
Toyota will build the redesigned Tundra at plants in Princeton, Ind., and San Antonio.
What emerges for the 2007 model year is a bigger, beefier pickup, with styling that takes its cues from the FTX concept truck from 2004.
The 2007 Tundra was unveiled Thursday morning at the Chicago Auto Show.
When it goes on sale about a year from now, here's what buyers will find:
# A bigger truck. The Tundra's wheelbase has been stretched 10 inches to 138.3 inches on the standard cab. The wheelbase on the Double Cab is 150.5 inches. The overall length grows about the same amount, ranging from about 228 to 240 inches.
2007 Toyota Tundra
The 2007 Toyota Tundra is a bigger, beefier pickup, with styling that takes its cues from the FTX concept truck from 2004. When it goes on sale about a year from now, buyers will find:
# A bigger truck. The Tundra's wheelbase has been stretched 10 inches to 138.3 inches on the standard cab. The wheelbase on the Double Cab is 150.5 inches. The overall length grows about the same amount, ranging from about 228 to 240 inches.
# A new 5.7-liter V-8 joins the engine lineup. That engine should make more than 300 hp and be mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. It will join the current engines - a 4.0-liter V-6 that was rated at 236 hp for 2006 and a 4.7-liter V-8 that was rated at 271 hp.
# Towing capacity rated at more than 10,000 pounds.
# Three trim levels - base, SR5 and Limited - and three cab configurations, including the Double Cab.
# The options list will include a rearview backup camera and Bluetooth connectivity for cellular telephones.
# A new 5.7-liter V-8 joins the engine lineup. That engine should make more than 300 hp and be mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. It will join the current engines - a 4.0-liter V-6 that was rated at 236 hp for 2006 and a 4.7-liter V-8 that was rated at 271 hp.
# Towing capacity rated at more than 10,000 pounds.
# Three trim levels - base, SR5 and Limited - and three cab configurations, including the Double Cab.
# The options list will include a rearview backup camera and Bluetooth connectivity for cellular telephones.
Toyota will build the redesigned Tundra at plants in Princeton, Ind., and San Antonio.
02-10-2006, 06:10 PM
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to bad no diesel....but why do they need so much power? I can see why the public wants more power and bigger engines. But they just get worse gas milage, sure they will go 0-60 quicker but why do u need that? The 'ol 4.7 was workin fine why go bigger?
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As it is right now there is not much of a difference size wise between the new style tacomes and the tundras, if they are going to make a full size truck, the really need to beef the tundra up more
02-10-2006, 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Shovelhead
They might sell a bunch to the Avalanche/Sportrack Crowd.
Ya gotta admit, it's a lot closer to being a REAL truck than this......
Ya gotta admit, it's a lot closer to being a REAL truck than this......
2 wheel independent suspension is better than 4 wheel I guess...I owned a Tundra so I am allowed to make fun of them.
02-10-2006, 10:50 PM
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So they finally made themselves a half ton, eh? 10000 lbs..... HA I don't think so.... at least it won't be fun.... I think they made themselves a nice "1500" there..... nothing more.
oh well... Ill be here with a tow strap.
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oh well... Ill be here with a tow strap.
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Originally Posted by Shovelhead
They might sell a bunch to the Avalanche/Sportrack Crowd.
Ya gotta admit, it's a lot closer to being a REAL truck than this......
Ya gotta admit, it's a lot closer to being a REAL truck than this......
Until Toyota and Honda pull their heads outa their behinds I don't think they will be a threat within the truck market.
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