2007 Toyota Tundra
Published Jun 26, 2007
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What is it?
2007 Toyota Tundra
What's special about it?
Toyota was all business when it came time to unveil the all-new 2007 Tundra. There were no imported ranchers talking about towing horses or greased-up construction workers asking for more power. It was just an empty stage, the truck, and Toyota Motor Sales President Jim Press talking it up.
And he had plenty to discuss. 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.
What's Edmunds' Take?
This Tundra looks unbeatable on paper, but don't put the crown on it just yet. GM will have its new full-size trucks on the market a few months before the Tundra, and we would be surprised if there's anything the Tundra has that the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra don't. Definitely a comparison test we're looking forward to around this time next year. — Ed Hellwig
2007 Toyota Tundra
What's special about it?
Toyota was all business when it came time to unveil the all-new 2007 Tundra. There were no imported ranchers talking about towing horses or greased-up construction workers asking for more power. It was just an empty stage, the truck, and Toyota Motor Sales President Jim Press talking it up.
And he had plenty to discuss. 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.
What's Edmunds' Take?
This Tundra looks unbeatable on paper, but don't put the crown on it just yet. GM will have its new full-size trucks on the market a few months before the Tundra, and we would be surprised if there's anything the Tundra has that the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra don't. Definitely a comparison test we're looking forward to around this time next year. — Ed Hellwig