Body style: Truck
Segment: Large SUV
Production years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
When Toyota started its involvement in the pickup segment in the U.S., it started on the wrong foot with the Tacoma in 1995, but that was the learning curve.
Just five years after the introduction of the Tacoma, the Japanese carmaker upgraded the vehicle and renamed it Tundra. Still, that was not enough to convince American customers to drop their Ford and Chevy trucks and buy the newcomer. In 2006, though, Toyota made a significant step forward and brought the second generation of the Tundra. This time it was the real deal.
Toyota offered the Tundra with an option for three cabs: regular, extended, and double. The entry-level was the Regular, which featured a two-door cabin. At the front, the Japanese carmaker introduced a new design theme: the trapezoidal grille. In addition, the Regular-Cab version was available with a 6.5' or 8' (1.98 m or 2.4 m) bed at the back.
Inside, Toyota offered either a two-seat or a bench for three interiors, depending on the options and trim levels. In the three-seat layout, the center section could have been folded down, transforming the mid-section of the seatback into a table with two cupholders. The dashboard sported an SUV-like design split in two: the driver's and the passenger's area, clearly differentiated by colors. Moreover, the Tundra featured five clusters for each dial and gauge installed.
Under the hood, Toyota insisted on a base model powered by a 4.0-liter V6. At the same time, customers could also opt for the larger, 4.7-liter V8 engine. It was offered with either an RWD or 4x4 system.
ENGINE SPECS - 4.0L V6 5AT AWD (236 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3956 cm3 |
Power: | 176 KW @ 5200 RPM 239 HP @ 5200 RPM 236 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 266 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 361 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 26.4 gallons (99.9 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/70 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 218.3 in (5545 mm) |
Width: | 75.2 in (1910 mm) |
Height: | 70.7 in (1796 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 66.2/64.9 in (1,681/1,648 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 128.3 in (3259 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 10.4 in (264 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4170 lbs (1891 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5700 lbs (2585 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.7L V8 5AT AWD (271 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4664 cm3 |
Power: | 202 KW @ 5400 RPM 275 HP @ 5400 RPM 271 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 313 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM 424 Nm @ 3400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 26.4 gallons (99.9 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/70 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 218.3 in (5545 mm) |
Width: | 75.2 in (1910 mm) |
Height: | 70.7 in (1796 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 66.2/64.9 in (1,681/1,648 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 128.3 in (3259 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 10.4 in (264 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4510 lbs (2046 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6300 lbs (2858 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |