Toyota Tundra– it’s not just real American pickup. This is a real mother pickup truck with good design. The Japanese concern made sure that lovers of large utilitarian cars could fully experience what the word “comfort” means.

The history of the Toyota Tundra begins in 2000. The second generation was presented to the public in 2006, and the third appeared in 2013. Externally, the latest version is almost impossible to distinguish from the previous one. But in the cabin and under the hood it’s the other way around. The technical characteristics also differ significantly.

Appearance

Before the third generation of the Japanese-American pickup truck, Toyota became more severe. Reduced head optics units, coupled with a noticeable air intake slot, provide an impressive expression of power. Prominent hood fins and a large radiator grille only enhance this effect. Updated Toyota Tundra bumper design with smaller fog lights completes the image of a “stern worker”.

The exterior has been refreshed somewhat, but no major changes have been observed. Toyota Tundra can be recognized without any effort. Much more surprises await you when you inspect the interior.

Innovations in the interior

Toyota Tundra is, first and foremost, a work car. Therefore, all elements with which the driver interacts are large and easily accessible. You don't even have to take off your work gloves to start the car, roll down the door window or change the song. In addition, all interior elements are easy to wash.

One gets the impression that the entire Toyota design bureau was “racking its brains” over how to more conveniently organize the space around the driver. It has come to the point that there is a special compartment for a laptop. And the lid from it, so that it gets in the way in the cabin, can be inserted into a special groove.

Large on-board instruments, large controls, seats with electrical adjustment in all planes - provide maximum comfort not only during everyday work, but also during long journeys on Toyota Tundra. The characteristics of the car make it extremely suitable for covering long distances.

In the cheapest configuration, the cabin seats six. Three in the front and back rows. Middle seat back simple movement turns into a wide armrest with many compartments and divisions to accommodate all sorts of important little things.

In this version of the cabin (so that the middle passenger has a place to position his legs), the gear control lever is located on the steering block. At the same time, in “S” mode, switching can be done with one finger, without even removing your hand from the steering wheel.

Interior trim in any Toyota trim levels The Tundra is made of plastic and leather. No special frills are expected. Only in more expensive versions the skin will be perforated. The front passenger and driver's seats will be ventilated through the holes in it.

Under the hood and other invisible nuances

A large car needs powerful motor. With a small declared load capacity, the Toyota Tundra is equipped with impressive engines. The technical characteristics of the most powerful of them allow the shuttle to be towed. Gamma power plants presented in three variants of petrol units:

1. Eight-cylinder V-shaped 5.7 liters, which allows you to develop 381 horsepower. Torque: 544 Nm. A hundred kilometers of travel will require 18-19 liters of fuel.
2. The same V-shaped “eight” of 4.6 liters, which packs 310 “horses”. Torque: 444 Nm. A hundred kilometers of travel will require 116-17 liters of fuel.
3. V-shaped “six” of 4.0 liters with 236 “horses”. Torque: 361 Nm. A hundred kilometers of travel will require 15 liters of fuel.

The first option has a modification to operate on E85 bioethanol. But in our country, this substance is considered a poison, and in order to carry out actions with it, a bunch of permits and promotion of national interests are required.

Diesel version There is no engine in sight for the Toyota Tundra yet. Although representatives of the concern assure about the development of a 4.5-liter diesel unit, before serial production still very far away.

Transmission, suspension, brakes

The gearbox is exclusively automatic, manual transmissions not provided. For 5.7 liter engines it is a five-speed automatic transmission. The transmission for other engines is a sequential 6-speed automatic with an intelligent ECT-i system.

Front Toyota suspension Tundra is independent, with two levers, which is not surprising. Some McPherson would not have withstood the load. The rear suspension is independent multi-link. The best option for transporting jet skis, ATVs, boats, houses, shuttles or just about anything.

Brake system - separate conversation. Each wheel has disc brakes. The front ones have ventilated brake discs, the rear ones have solid brake discs. In addition, in any configuration, the owner of a Toyota Tundra will have to deal not only with ABS, but also intelligent system auxiliary braking. Driving comfort is guaranteed.

The shock absorbers have been modified. Through the efforts of engineers, it was possible to achieve such a calibration in which even a fully loaded Toyota Tundra will maintain an even horizontal position.

Space for imagination

The technical characteristics of the Toyota Tundra open up a huge space for tuning. It often happens that utilitarian items that are most suitable for their functions eventually become items of style. This happened with jeans, pocket knives and wristwatch, this happened with the Toyota Tundra.

In fact, opportunities for Toyota tuning Tundra was laid out during the design process. There is enough space under the hood for installation additional equipment, all body kits and bumpers are easily removed and replaced with a host of other Toyota Tundra body parts, of which there are a great variety on sale.

So, in the person of the Toyota Tundra, we have a powerful, versatile and functional pickup truck that will appeal not only to foreign cowboys, but also to residents of our latitudes.

Toyota Tundra: characteristics of a real pickup truck updated: September 24, 2015 by: dimajp

Full size Tundra pickup has always occupied a special place in the Japanese lineup Toyota concern. Due to its outstanding dimensions, the car is extremely popular in the North American market. Yes and among Russian buyers The model is in steady demand.

The first generation Tundra was released in 2000, and today official dealers The manufacturer is already offering the third generation of the 2015 pickup truck model year. Not long ago, the car underwent some changes that affected both the appearance of the car and its interior, as well as technical side car.

Exterior Features

Perhaps the first thing you notice when looking at updated pickup The 2015 Toyota Tundra is all about the front end styling. The huge radiator grille, which climbs far onto the hood and occupies the main part of the bumper, dazzlingly shines with chrome. Looks no less expressive head optics. Having a slight slope towards the central part of the bumper and beveled lower outer edges, the headlights, as if coming out of the radiator grille, give appearance The impressive pickup truck has a very rugged appearance.

At the bottom of the two-piece front bumper There are classic round-shaped fog lights and powerful metal protection that reliably protects the car from damage when driving off-road.

The massive hood and sculpted front fenders give the pickup extra brutality. The horizontal stampings at the bottom of the doors, almost above the step steps, also look harmonious.

In profile, the Toyota Tundra looks like a typical American pickup truck - massive and slightly rough. But such rudeness is, rather, a consequence of the huge dimensions of the car, and not any omission of Japanese designers. Large chrome door handle brackets, large wheel arches, in which chrome plated gleams wheel disks- all this is clearly aimed at the American buyer with a classic vision of the design of a large pickup truck.

It should be noted that the developers of the model did not spare chrome on external finishing car - shines brightly in the sun rear bumper, huge “bugs” of exterior mirror housings, as well as chrome emblems attached to the front doors of the car.

However, you should not underestimate the car, considering it just a bright toy for residents of the American outback. The wheel arches of a pickup truck can easily accommodate wheels shod with “toothy” tires. off-road tires, A ground clearance, reaching 230 mm, indicates the very serious potential of the car not only off paved highways, but also beyond dirt roads. The cargo compartment of the car is also very roomy, looking quite modest from the outside.

As in previous versions of the model, the car is offered in three cab versions: “Regular Cab” (basic version with a single cab), “Double Cab” (classic double cabin) and the most spacious and comfortable version “CrewMax”. Any of the versions is available with rear or full type drive. In addition, speaking about the car’s configurations, it is worth noting that the “1794 Edition” and “Platinum” options were added to the basic versions (SR, SR5, Limited) as a result of restyling. It is noteworthy that the first of these versions received its name in honor of the ranch, which was once located in San Antonio and on the site of which there is currently a plant producing Toyota Tundra pickups.

The overall dimensions of the car have remained virtually unchanged: the length of the car is 5,809 mm, its width is 2,029 mm, and its height does not exceed 1,935 mm. But the engineers seriously worked on aerodynamics, significantly reducing the level of resistance to oncoming air flows, which not only affected the reduction in fuel consumption, but also had a positive effect on the stability of the vehicle.

Interior decoration

One of the features of the Tundra is the complete lack of similarity between the harsh appearance of the car and the interior design. Thanks to the wide and high doorways, as well as a full step near the door sills, you can enter the car interior in every sense enter without bending down. Inside the 2015 Tundra there is absolutely no feeling of the heaviness and massiveness of a huge pickup truck. The driver's seat meets the strict requirements of modern ergonomics, and in general the interior of the car is very convenient and comfortable.

All main elements and minor details are in place and do not require long-term addiction. The front panel is decorated with lacquered wood inserts and polished aluminum trims. It all looks very cool, but the Tundra’s interior falls a little short of the premium level. True, there are unlikely to be buyers of cars of this class for whom the “premium quality” of the model will be the decisive or simply one of the main criteria.

The instrument panel is made in the form of two large and a pair of small dials with an on-board computer display located between them. The large center console has a multimedia center screen flanked by control keys. Immediately below the screen is the climate control unit.

Applicable blue backlight pleasing to the eye, eliminating fatigue during long driving in the dark and being an additional decoration of the interior. Touch screen The multimedia complex is protected from glare by a canopy and special partitions.

As for the ease of boarding, once in the cabin new Toyota Tundra, after just a few minutes you can simply forget that you are inside a pickup truck. The leather upholstery of the seats gives the interior solidity and, at the same time, is quite practical. The profile of the seat backs and the size of the pillows are designed for the average driver and passengers, and therefore the car will be equally comfortable for both large and very slender people.

Engines and other technical features

Japanese engineers equip their pickup truck with a good list of power units. Basic motor is 4 liter Gas engine with a V-shaped arrangement of 6 cylinders. The power of such a unit is 270 horsepower, and its fuel consumption is relatively low. For urban mode, fuel consumption is about 15 liters per “hundred”; in suburban highway mode, a car with a 270-horsepower engine consumes about 11 liters.

Another gasoline engine also has a V-shaped arrangement of cylinders, of which it has as many as 8. With a working volume of 4.6 liters, this unit develops 310 horsepower maximum power, consuming about 17-18 liters of gasoline in the city and 13 liters when driving on country highways.

The third power unit of the updated pickup truck is also a 5.7-liter V8 gasoline engine. Flagship motor has impressive characteristics - maximum power is 381 hp. A car equipped with such a motor is capable of towing up to 8 tons of cargo. True, the fuel consumption of the flagship version is considerable. In city mode, the 5.7-liter 2015 Tundra engine consumes about 20 liters of diesel fuel per 100 km.

In 2007, Toyota Motor President Katsuaki Watanabe announced plans to create diesel modification Tundra. Subsequently, the Tundra Diesel Dually Project Truck concept was even demonstrated with a huge 8.0-liter diesel engine from Hino trucks, however, the heavy fuel Tundra series has not yet been adopted. According to rumors, in 2016 the company may, after all, release a modification of the pickup truck based on the Cummins diesel unit.

The developers decided to completely abandon mechanical boxes transmissions for Toyota Tundra, installing on a pickup truck exclusively automatic transmissions. Moreover, if the initial engine is equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission, then the other two engines are paired with 6-speed units. All installed gearboxes are distinguished by reliability and balanced selection of gears. Shifts occur smoothly, without jerking or jerking.

Feelings behind the wheel

When driving a car, do not forget about its dimensions. The gigantic size of the pickup truck seriously complicates movement on city streets. Getting used to the car will take quite a long time. But even the initial gasoline engine gives the Tundra confident acceleration, allowing you to forget about the utilitarian purpose of the car. As for the more powerful units, they give the pickup the acceleration of a sports car. This is exactly how the dynamics of car acceleration are perceived from the height of the driver’s seat.

When entering turns, the speed will have to be reduced as much as possible. The high center of gravity, due to the size of the car, guarantees the car serious rolls. And although the Tundra obeys steering commands quite well, you should not overuse an active driving style. But the all-wheel drive version of the pickup allows you to forget about quality road surface under the wheels, providing confident maneuverability on broken dirt roads, forest and country roads.

Pros and cons of the model

The 2015 Toyota Tundra has a number of positive features. First of all, it is worth mentioning the comfortable and spacious salon versions with four-door cab. Getting into the cabin of such a car, you absolutely do not experience the sensations inherent in conventional pickup trucks. High-quality finishes and rich equipment correspond, rather, to an expensive crossover.

An absolute plus is the functionality of the car. The Tundra fully meets the requirements for a pickup truck. A spacious body that can load up to 1 ton, excellent cross-country ability and relatively low fuel consumption are the obvious advantages of the vehicle.

As for the shortcomings, there are none as such. Probably, the impressive dimensions of the model can be mentioned as a disadvantage, which creates certain inconveniences when maneuvering a car in city traffic. Another drawback, at least for domestic buyers, is the price of the car. So, if in the USA the Tundra costs less than $30 thousand, then in Russia the price for this large pickup truck is approaching $55 thousand.

According to the five-point rating system, the car receives 4 points.

The Japanese concern presented the first generation of its model in 1999. Since that time, the tundra has received many positive feedback and has been awarded various diplomas for quality, reliability and cost.

In general, it should be noted that the release of Tundra was focused primarily on American market, which was a rather bold and daring step on the part of the Japanese: we all know that there are enough pickup trucks in the States. However, Toyota managed to combine only the best features of Japanese and American cars in its model. But what do domestic drivers think about the car?

First generation. Exterior and interior

The first generation Tundra turned out to be a pretty nice pickup truck, which, according to the owners, did not express its “American nature,” which cannot be said about the second generation, which we will look at below. Returning to the first model, we note that its appearance caused absolutely no complaints from drivers.

The year 2003 was marked for the Tundra by restyling. The model received three horizontal slats instead of a radiator grille. They were offered either in body color or chrome. By the way, those drivers who received chrome cladding speak positively about the finish of the trims, so there is no need to be afraid of their appearance changing over time.

The model also received different bumpers with built-in foglights, other lighting elements and some improvements in the interior.

The changes also affected the acceptable options for pickup cabs. TO basic version with a short cab and a new one was added to the four-seater version: a cab with steps on loading platform in order to simplify loading/unloading the car. But since the use of pickup trucks has not taken root in our country the way they do in the States, innovations regarding the cab have occurred almost unnoticed by car enthusiasts. Most often, a four-seater model appeared on our market, which, however, had certain disadvantages. To get acquainted with them, let's move on to reviewing the Tundra's interior.

So, overall the interior is quite spacious, with more than enough space for the driver and front passenger. The seats are equipped with armrests, but owners complain about the lack of height adjustment and poor lateral support. Otherwise, the front part of the cabin evokes only positive emotions among drivers. All instruments are readable and conveniently placed, except, perhaps, the clock. They are located at the very bottom of the dashboard, so getting used to their location takes some time.

What else do our drivers highlight? "Poker" of the machine gun. Despite the uncharacteristic location of the automatic transmission lever (under the steering wheel), all car enthusiasts note the practicality of such a solution and instant adaptability to this feature of the car.

Now let's talk about the disadvantages of the salon. We are talking about the back row of seats. So:

• First of all, the owners talk about the extremely uncomfortable placement of passengers in the rear, since the backrest rear seats almost vertical;
• in addition, due to the fact that the cabin is one and a half, the back row is moved as close as possible to the front row, and therefore there is almost no room for knees;
• Finally, it is noted that accommodating three passengers is quite possible, but extremely uncomfortable.

“It’s too cramped in the back, if three of you sit down, then every hour and a half you will have to stop and stretch, otherwise your legs and back will become terribly numb.”

On the other hand, the width of the cabin allows even a person the height of a basketball player to stretch out on the back seat at full height.

Let's talk about engines and suspension

Initially, the Tundra was offered with two gasoline engines:

• 3.4-liter 190 hp with a declared consumption of 12.5 liters per hundred;
• and a 245-horsepower 4.7-liter unit.

But in 2003, the model underwent modernization, during which, among other things, firstly, the 4.7-liter engine was boosted to 271 hp, and secondly, the following appeared:

• new engine with a volume of 4.0 liters and a power of 236 hp. (according to the manufacturer, it consumes no more than 15 liters).

All engines after 2003 are combined with either a 6-speed manual or a 5-speed automatic.

Most often we have a model with a 4.7-liter unit, which has proven itself positively in terms of reliability and stability. The only thing to consider is the appetite of this engine. At quiet ride it requires at least 17 liters per hundred kilometers, and if you like to press the gas pedal, then be prepared for 22 liters.

As for the suspension, the Japanese proposed a traditional layout:

• spar frame, characterized by strength;
• independent front suspension, torsion bar, double wishbone;
• rigid axle at the rear on springs.

Exploring the tundra in action

The driving performance of the Toyota causes delight among its immediate owners, and envy among their friends. The car, according to drivers, on the road shows itself to be unexpectedly dynamic and self-confident. Acceleration is always stable, you just need to get used to the electronic accelerator pedal, as it reacts very sensitively to even the slightest touch.

“The Tundra simply amazed me, I have never experienced such a drive behind the wheel!”

However, we have already noted that greatest distribution among domestic car enthusiasts received a 4.7 liter engine. Experience in operating a car with such an engine has shown that there is much more power than the supporting structure can afford. For this reason, the car skids very easily (especially if at first you are not accustomed to the gas pedal), which is also facilitated by the pickup truck’s rear being too light. Experienced owners advise creating some kind of ballast, for example. From sandbags thrown into the back. In this case, you can safely enter any turns without fear of skidding.

And now - the disadvantages

Concluding our review of the experience of operating a first-generation Tundra car, we note a few more shortcomings that our compatriots highlighted:

1. Operation of the brake system.
Tundra owners talk about a rather long braking distance cars, therefore it is recommended to maintain a further distance from cars in front.

2. Part-time transmission system.
This system involves plug-in all-wheel drive. This can be done by simply pressing a button at speeds of up to 100 km/h. However experienced drivers It is not recommended to use this button unless clearly necessary: ​​too much load at this moment is transferred to the transmission units.

3. Switching on/off downshift.
Again, this is done using a button. But characteristic feature all-wheel drive version(and the Tundra is also available with rear-wheel drive) is a significant rumble from the transfer case, which increases as the speed increases. If you believe the manufacturer, then this is a normal phenomenon (at least, this is indicated in the manual). But many car enthusiasts still cannot come to terms with this noise, and therefore attribute the operation of the transfer case to the disadvantages of the tundra.

If we still buy

The pickup truck is not officially supplied to the Russian market. Neither the first generation nor the second. Therefore, purchase is possible only on the market/by advertisement. The basic equipment of the car includes:

• Cruise control;
• air conditioner;
• electric drives of mirrors, windows, driver's seat;
• immobilizer;
• central locking;
• alloy wheels.

The market price for a Toyota Tundra car ranges from 12 to 20 thousand US dollars, depending on the condition of the car and the year of manufacture.

Meet the second generation

The second generation of the Tundra appeared in 2006, when a corresponding concept was presented at the Los Angeles Auto Show. This model is purely American, since it was developed there and is also produced in the USA. Hence the corresponding appearance: huge rough forms, impressiveness and power.

Let's start again with the appearance. The differences are as follows:

• new big chrome grille radiator;
• massive front bumper;
• enlarged head optics;
• other sizes, superior in all respects previous model(length – 5.8 m, width – 2 m, height – 1.95 m).

And here we return to that very “American nature” that we talked about in passing at the very beginning. The second generation Toyota Tundra is the quintessential American pickup truck.
The new Tundra's interior is also impressive. Now it is not just spacious and neat, but also multifunctional. As options, it became possible to order leather interior trim, install a solid audio system, and a rear video camera. What the owners especially praise is the new driver's seat, which can now be adjusted in as many as ten (!) positions.

Our drivers also speak positively about the quality of the interior trim. It may not have wood-look inserts, but all the materials are neat, carefully adjusted and effective. Some car enthusiasts note only modesty dashboard against the backdrop of rich equipment throughout the rest of the cabin.

Also good mark Among the owners, the Tundra interior was awarded for its numerous boxes and niches for small items. However, the size of these compartments allows you to place almost a sports bag in them.

But what pleased me most with the interior of the new Toyota was that it now has much more space for rear passengers. Moreover, the second generation is also available with a full-fledged cabin with two rows of seats, when, in the figurative expression of one of the drivers, “you can get lost” in the back seat.

New iForce under the hood and other changes

A number of engines have changed slightly. The previous units with a volume of 4.0 and 4.7 liters were preserved, and a new 381-horsepower “giant” with a volume of 5.7 liters was developed. It is characterized by the presence of a dual valve timing system with electronic control, i.e. the valves are actuated by separate camshafts. New engine, by the way, is quite economical. Consumption does not exceed 17 liters per hundred kilometers.

All engines are completed only automatic transmission: the old ones are paired with the previous 5-speed automatic transmission, but for the new one the manufacturer has created a six-speed gearbox.

The changes also affected the braking system, thanks to which drivers changed their opinion about its quality. New heavy-duty wheels at the front, available at the rear disc brakes, as well as four-piston calipers, significantly affected the behavior of the car after pressing the brake pedal. In addition, car enthusiasts note that numerous electronic systems combined with a high-quality cooling system.

Let's ride with the breeze

Those people who had the opportunity to purchase a second-generation Toyota Tundra pickup truck first of all note high quality soundproofing. Everyone knows that this problem is a kind of stumbling block for the Japanese concern. However, the model in question pleasantly surprised all drivers without exception.

The acceleration dynamics are also excellent for a car of this size. The device accelerates to a speed of 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds. The figure is truly impressive.

According to car enthusiasts, both the driving sensations and the handling parameters have changed. So, now the feeling of an “independent butt” is not so pronounced, although for reliability, many still use homemade ballast in the body. Also, the car began to resemble the nature of the steering more like a large passenger car than a truck. The steering wheel is very sensitive, but at the same time soft and smooth. Has proven itself well among our compatriots new machine: judging by the reviews, switching occurs quickly and almost imperceptibly, without jerking.

Acquisition issues

The new Toyota Tundra offers significantly richer equipment. So, initially the buyer is offered, among other things:

• traction control system;
• stabilization system;
• Cruise control;
• climate control;
• bluetooth

The rest of the equipment is, in principle, similar to the first generation. The price for such a car starts at 1,790,000 rubles.

The all-wheel drive Toyota Tundra pickup truck is one of the most popular vehicles in its class, especially after the latest modification. To appreciate all the benefits that the owner receives of this car, just look at technical specifications. It’s not for nothing that the Toyota Tundra is so popular, its technical characteristics are excellent!

The first thing you notice when looking at a Toyota Tundra car is its dimensions. The car is really big and brutal, which immediately catches your eye. Manufacturers have slightly redesigned the appearance of the Toyota Tundra; the dimensions have now become slightly more compact: 5545 x 1910 x 1796 mm. But the car still inspires respect with its dimensions.

When we say how much big car Toyota Tundra, weight is also included in this concept, because the car weighs a little more than 2.6 tons, and the total curb weight is 4.5 tons, which is by no means a lot! In general, everything inspires you with respect when you look at the Toyota Tundra pickup truck: the dimensions of the body, the almost immense trunk, the aggressive appearance.

Speed ​​indicators

If you are looking to buy a Toyota Tundra, the technical specifications will certainly be a pleasant discovery for you. The machine is equipped with an excellent 8 cylinder engine, which will help you get through any obstacles thanks to its power of 381 hp. With.

Wherein, maximum speed car, is more than 220 km/h, which is simply phenomenal, considering its mass. And the time required to accelerate to 100 km/h is only 6 seconds. Not every sports car can boast of such results!

Chassis

When we talk about the Toyota Tundra SUV, the characteristics will be incomplete without talking about the options that allow the car to pass through any obstacles. So, the car has all-wheel drive and extended wheelbase, which provides excellent stability and controllability in the most difficult areas.

There is also an independent suspension with automatic mode selection. All this will allow you to feel confident on any road.

Performance indicators

If we talk about Toyota Tundra technical characteristics, we also cannot ignore it, because this is a more than important performance indicator. So, to drive 100 km in the city you will need more than 22 liters of fuel, and to cover the same distance on the highway you need 16 liters. Of course, the car is voracious, but the power here is more than decent.

Driving such a car will give you great pleasure! The Toyota Tundra is really fast, massive and impressive, capable of covering any terrain. A car for real men! The Chicago International Auto Show, which took place in February 2006, was the site of the official premiere of the big Toyota pickup

After its entry into the market, the Japanese-American “truck” was regularly improved, but the most noticeable portion of updates was given to it in 2013 - the restyled version was presented to the public in February at the Chicago Auto Show. Moreover, they did a good job on the pickup truck - they refreshed the exterior, made the interior more modern, improved the engines and expanded the list of available equipment.

The second generation Toyota Tundra demonstrates an aggressive, rebellious and very modern design, which is supported by impressive overall dimensions. The “front” part looks most advantageous, showing off a huge trapezoidal shield of the radiator grille, a massive hood, a powerful bumper and fairly compact headlights with LED “garlands” of running lights.

But from other angles, the pickup truck is perceived by a typical American - massive and rough shapes with embossed sides, large strokes of rounded square wheel arches, vertical lights and a strong rear bumper.

The “second” Toyota Tundra is available in three versions – Regular Cab with a two-door cab, Double Cab with a four-door cab and Crew Max with an extended cab. The first two solutions can also have either a standard or an extended cargo bed.

The overall length of the car is 5239-6289 mm, height – 1920-1941 mm, distance between the axles – 3220-4180 mm. The width and ground clearance are identical for all versions – 2029 mm and 260 mm, respectively.

Inside, the Tundra looks not like a utilitarian pickup truck, but like a presentable SUV - a weighty multifunction steering wheel with a four-spoke design, a laconic and informative instrument panel and a massive front panel, topped in the central part with an 8-inch multimedia screen and a large block air conditioning system. That's just in basic configurations the interior becomes more archaic. The interior of the “truck” is made from high-quality materials – high-quality plastics, a large amount of genuine leather, wood and metal-look inserts.

The front passengers have access to wide and soft seats, practically devoid of lateral support, which, even by their appearance, set them up for a measured ride. It’s a sin to complain and rear passengers(in four-door versions) - it contains not only a comfortable sofa, but also a huge supply of space on all fronts.

One of advantages of Toyota Tundra second generation - roomy onboard platform, the length of which varies from 1680 to 2470 mm, and the width and depth are 1690 mm and 500 mm, respectively. The vehicle is capable of carrying from 725 to 950 kg of cargo on board, depending on the modification.

Specifications. Three gasoline power units have been prepared for the Tundra, combined with two transmission options and two types of drive:

• Basic pickups are equipped with a 4.0-liter V-shaped six-cylinder naturally aspirated engine, equipped with distributed injection, which generates 270 horsepower at 5600 rpm and 376 Nm of peak thrust at 4400 rpm.
  In partnership with it, an exclusively 5-speed “automatic” works, directing the potential to the wheels rear axle. The rated fuel consumption of this option is 13.4-13.8 liters per “hundred” in combined driving conditions.
• Intermediate Toyota versions Tundra “flaunt” a 4.6-liter V8 engine with a distributed power system, producing 310 “mares” at 6400 rpm and 460 Nm of torque at 3400 rpm.
  It has rear or all-wheel drive, and a 6-speed transmission is responsible for delivering traction to the wheels. automatic transmission. On average, such a pickup “eats” 14.7 liters of fuel in mixed mode.
• The most “formidable” option is a 5.7-liter V-shaped “eight” with multi-point gasoline supply, whose maximum potential is 381 horsepower at 5600 rpm and 401 Nm at 3600 rpm.
  It is combined with an automatic transmission with six gears, as well as reverse or all-wheel drive, as a result of which it costs 15.7 liters of fuel for every 100 km of travel in the combined cycle.

The all-wheel drive transmission on the second-generation Tundra is organized according to the classic “Part-time” scheme, where the front wheels are connected after turning the washer on the central panel. The car is equipped with a reduction gear, and in the rear axle it has a limited slip differential with Active Trac function, which is controlled electronically.

At the heart of the Toyota Tundra is a powerful spar-type frame, on which the power unit, as well as the “hung” cabin and body.
The car's suspension is traditional for the class: independent architecture with double wishbones and stabilizers lateral stability and springs at the front and a dependent design with leaf springs and a suspension at the rear.
The steering system of the Japanese-American “truck” is presented rack and pinion mechanism, into which a hydraulic booster is integrated.
All wheels are equipped with braking devices with four-piston calipers and discs, supplemented by default with ABS with EBD and Brake Assist.

Options and prices. The second generation Tundra is not officially supplied to Russia, however secondary market"teeming" with all sorts of offers - a pickup truck can be bought at a price from 2.8 to 9 million rubles, depending on installed engine, configuration and year of manufacture.
In the “base” the car is equipped with four airbags, air conditioning, electric windows, standard radio, rear view camera, ABS, power steering and other equipment. “Top” configurations, among other things, “flaunt” a dual-zone “climate”, leather trim, a multimedia complex, heated and ventilated front seats, “cruise”, navigation, xenon headlights and much more.