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2007 Toyota Tundra Review
All-new, and most impressive.
2007 Tundra Review Summary & Specifications
At last, the Toyota Tundra is a full-size pickup. And in almost every measure, the all-new 2007 Tundra equals or tops the domestic brands. It offers more power. It can tow more. It's more comfortable. And with the right options, it's even more fun to drive. The new Tundra is clearly award-winning merchandise and the truck Toyota faithful have been waiting for.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Tom Lankard filed this report from Louisville, Kentucky.
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| Vehicle Category | Pickups |
| Editor | Tom Lankard |
| Model Lineup | Toyota Tundra DX 4X2; DX 4X4; Double Cab SR5 4X2; Double Cab SR5 4X4; Double Cab Limited 4X2; Double Cab Limited 4X4; CrewMax SR5 4X2; CrewMax SR5 4X4; CrewMax Limited 4X2; CrewMax Limited 4X4 |
| Engines (standard) | 5.7-liter dohc 32-valve V8 |
| Engines (optional) | 236-hp 4.0-liter V6; 271-hp 4.7-liter V8; 381-hp 5.7-liter V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 6-speed automatic with manual shift |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed automatic with manual shift; 6-speed automatic with manual shift |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | frontal airbags; front seat-mounted side airbags; side curtain airbags with rollover sensor; ABS with EBD and brake assist; electronic stability control with traction control and limited slip differential |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | San Antonio, Texas; Princeton, Indiana |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-GO TOYOTA (468-6968) |
| Manufacturer URL | www.toyota.com |
| Base Price MSRP | |
| Model Tested MSRP | Toyota Tundra Double Cab Limited 4X4 |
| Standard Equipment | dual-zone, automatic climate control; power windows, central locking and folding outside mirrors with turn indicators; leather-trimmed, 10-way driver and 4-way passenger power-adjustable front bucket seats with center console storage; cruise control; tilt/telescope steering wheel; JBL AM/FM/CD stereo with 10 speakers, six-CD in-dash changer, auxiliary audio input, Bluetooth and steering wheel-mounted redundant controls; auto-dim rearview mirror with compass, programmable garage/gate remote; overhead console; sliding rear glass; engine skid plate; deck rail system with adjustable tie-down cleats; fog lamps |
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| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 381 @ 5600 |
| Torque | 401 @ 3600 |
| Fuel Economy | 14/18 |
| Wheelbase | 145.7 |
| Length/Width/Height | 228.7/79.9/76.4 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 44.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.2/63/42.5 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.7/62.6/34.7 |
| Trunk Volume | |
| Payload | 1650 |
| Towing Capacity | 10300 |
| Front Suspension | independent, double wishbone, coil springs, gas-pressurized shocks, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | solid axle, leaf springs, gas-pressurized shocks |
| Ground Clearance | 10.8 |
| Curb Weight | 5445 |
| Stock Tires | P275/65R18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/vented disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.4 |
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