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2007 toyota tundra review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. All-new, and most impressive. introductionwith the 2007 tundra, toyota has decided to get serious about the light-duty truck market. Gone is what some derisively called a '7/8s' pickup. In its place is an honest-to-goodness, full-size, half-ton pickup that raises the competitive bar. other than some basic, no more than skin-deep styling cues that keep an appropriate modicum of faith with what has gone before, everything about the 2007 toyota tundra is new. It's available in three bed lengths and three different wheelbases. There are three engine choices, a v6 and two v8s, and a choice of five-speed and six-speed automatics. Three trim levels, dx, sr5 and limited, offer seating for two, three, five or six. In all, toyota says the '07 tundra has 31 different build configurations. payload ratings range from 1410 pounds to 2060 pounds. An available deck rail system in the bed anchors moveable tie-down cleats rated at 220 pounds. Maximum towing capacity tops out at 10,800 pounds, at launch best in class. a dvd-based, gps-linked navigation system with backup camera is available. So is a state-of-the-art, rear-seat entertainment system with a nine-inch lcd that's the equal of anything in the class. With the front bucket seats comes a center console storage system that's as close to a mobile office as any honest pickup should be. fully contemporary suspension design smoothes the ride and gets some interesting, geometric tweaks in the rear that improve stability and steering response. Standard electronic stability control, plus traction control and limited slip differential, adds a comforting level of occupant safety. clearly, the full-size pickup market is undergoing dramatic change. Nissan led the way with the titan, but has been hampered by a limited lineup. Toyota wasn't about to make the same mistake, and it obviously hasn't, whether in a variety of models, powertrains, trim levels or interior features. if ford, chevrolet (and gmc) and dodge think they're hearing something behind them and are worried it's gaining, they're right. They are, they should be, because it is. lineupthe 2007 toyota tundra lineup comes in five different setups. The double cab features rear side doors, forward-hinged like on an suv, and seats for as many as six; the double cab comes with the standard bed or the long bed. Then there's the crewmax, with full-size rear side doors, and the short bed. the base engine is a 236-hp 4. 0-liter v6. Next up is a 271-hp 4. 7-liter v8. At the top is a 381-hp 5. 7-liter v8. The 4. 0-liter and 4. 7-liter engines come with a five-speed automatic, the larger v8 comes with a six-speed automatic. All have a manual gear-selection feature. A fabric-upholstered, 40/20/40-split, bench seat, vinyl floor covering, column shift and manual-crank windows are standard. The manual air conditioning is dual-zone, though, and the steering wheel tilts. Toyota's unique, gas strut-boosted, tailgate assist is standard, too. The sr5 package includes chrome bumpers and grille surround; power windows, door locks and outside mirrors; cruise control; variable intermittent wipers, and upgraded upholstery fabric and carpet. sr5 trim is available in all three cab configurations. Other driver-assist and creature-comfort upgrades include power windows, central locking and outside mirrors; cruise control; keyless remote; two more speakers, for a total of six; a third power point; carpeted floor mats; and rear seat heater duct. Exterior trim is upgraded with chrome bumpers and a chrome grille. The v8 towing package is standard on the long bed. The multi-function mirrors come standard with the 5. 7-liter v8. additional options include a jbl am/fm/cd stereo with six-disc, in-dash changer, 10 speakers, bluetooth and leather-trimmed steering wheel with redundant audio controls; dvd-based navigation system with backup camera; and running boards. Outside, the front bumper is color keyed, while the rear bumper remains chromed, as does the grille surround, although now the grille bars get chrome, too. The outside mirrors upgrade to chrome, heat, auto-dimming and integrated turn signals. Fog lamps, engine skid plate and bed-mounted, deck rail system with adjustable tie-down cleats are standard, too. P275/65r18 tires on aluminum alloy wheels are standard, p2275/55r20 on alloy wheels optional. the crewmax comes in sr5 or limited trim. Headlights are set into the fenders and separated from the bumper, itself bottom-loaded with black resin, chrome finish or body colored, again by trim choice. the side view is rather bland, very toyota-like, with understated fender flares tied together by a gentle indent along the lower door panels. The optional towing mirrors look overly large on the regular and double cab models. Deep recesses make beefy door handles easy to grip. Body proportions comfortably accommodate the three bed lengths and three wheelbases. No stand-out styling cues here, save maybe for the backup lights, which are dimensionally almost the equal of the taillights. finally, the toyota tundra is a full-size pickup. In all but one or two dimensions, the tundra's three different beds are within mere tenths of an inch of the competition's comparables, in most cases on the plus side. The short bed on the chevrolet silverado and gmc sierra measures 2. 3 inches longer than its tundra counterpart, the ram standard bed is 2. 4 inches shorter, and the silverado's beds are 1. 2 inches shallower, the ram's beds two inches shallower. interiorinterior ergonomics are way above par for full-size pickups. The seats are comfortably cushioned without being soft, with modest side bolsters in front. Deep seat bottoms provide ample thigh support. Fabric upholstery feels durable, likewise the leather, which is more of a heavy-duty grade than luxurious. visibility is unparalleled; even the rear seat entertainment system's drop-down lcd is only barely noticeable in the rear view mirror. dash-mounted controls, most of the more critical and frequently used large knobs with solid detents, show preference to work gloves over polished fingernails. The steering wheel, the largest in any toyota, is properly scaled for the largest toyota pickup. The floor-mounted shift lever feels more natural and more precise, with the manual-select gate on the driver's side of the gate, than the column-shift, but neither transmit any sloppiness. the tundra has a roomy cab. Climate Control✔ AM/FM✔ Bucket Seats✔ Power Windows✔ Cruise Control✔ Air Conditioning✔ Bluetooth✔ Backup Camera✔ Navigation System✔ Alloy Wheels
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