2015 Toyota Tundra Convertible Review

2015 Toyota Tundra Convertible Review – full-size Toyota Tundra comes in regular cab, Double Cab and CrewMax body styles as well as basic and limited trims. The Double Cab is basically a large extended cab with four front-hinged doors, while the CrewMax is extra large cabin crew. Available for regular cab long bed and Double Cabs include 6.5-foot and 8-foot bed, while the CrewMax comes with only 5.5 foot bed.

Some Regular Cabs and Double Cabs have as their standard engine a 4.0-liter V6 rated at 270 horsepower and 278 pound-feet of torque. Other Tundras receive a 4.6-liter V8 putting out 310 horsepower and 327 lb-ft of torque. Large engine option is the 5.7-liter V8 cranking out 381 hp and 401 lb-ft. V6 gets a five-speed automatic transmission, while the V8s that are connected to a six-speed automatic. All versions are offered with rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive.

2015 Toyota Tundra Convertible Exterior

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In addition to powerful V8s, Toyota Tundra stand out thanks to the friendly passenger cabin. Extended Double Cab has a traditional front-hinged doors, making day-to-day usability easier than Chevy and Ford trucks with reverse-opening door access more traditional. Tundra CrewMax, meanwhile, really great, showing excellent legroom and rear seats not only slide but also reclines. Feature highlights include standard rearview camera and smartphone integration available.

There are some drawbacks, however, including occasionally jiggly ride quality, below average fuel economy and driving characteristics than can make it feel bigger than it actually is. But the latest Tundra continues to be one tough truck that surely meet the needs of today’s buyer.

Used Toyota Tundra Models

Currently Toyota Tundra is the second generation, which debuted for model year 2007. There are some changes that need to be considered if you’re looking for a used Tundra. Models from 2007-’09 with the V8 medium has 4.7-liter V8 good for 271 hp. The 4.6-liter V8 with 310 hp arrives for the year 2010. In that year also brings some new trim levels, as well as minor cosmetic tweaks and the addition of front seat knee airbags. Also, before 2011 V6 is less strong (it makes 236 hp). Tundras 2014 is also lacking an updated model of the interior and exterior styling, standard-across-the-board rearview camera and some high-tech features available, such as the integration of smartphones and blind-spot monitoring.

The previous-generation full-size pickup Toyota Tundra replaced the T100 is loved when it debuted for the 2000 model year production run through 2006. Although it is available with a choice of V8 and some, it’s not big or tough enough to compete with more traditional rivals when it arrives time for tasks that serious work-site.

Initially, the Tundra is available in the regular version and extended-cab. Regular-cab version comes only in the form of deep sleep, while extended-cab models (Access Cab) comes only with a short bed. The latter does not include two rearward-opening the door for easier access to the rear seats, but the rear seats cramped for full-size pickup truck.

There are three trim levels: the base trim sparsely furnished, SR5 mid-level and upper-line Limited. Base trim is available in two-wheel-drive regular cab only. A 3.4-liter V6, making 190 hp and 220 lb-ft of torque, is standard on the regular cab Tundras and can be mated to either a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission. Topping the lineup is the 4.7-liter V8 engine that is available. It’s smooth-revving power plant makes 245 hp and 315 lb-ft of torque and is available with four-speed automatic transmission only.

Only a detailed changes made through 2003, at which point the Toyota Tundra lineup expands to include sporty StepSide new cargo bed is available for V8-powered Access Cabs. All Tundras receive a freshened front-end styling year, as well as antilock brakes standard and upgraded center console. A sliding rear window strength also added to the Limited models.

The big news for 2004 is the arrival of the Double Cab, cabin crew version of the Tundra. Riding on an extended wheelbase and displays roomier cabin and cargo bed of the same length with the Access Cab, Double Cab adds some much-needed variety to the Tundra lineup, provide a viable option for truck buyers minded family. Used Toyota Tundra prospective buyers who plan to do a lot of hauling or towing may have to focus on 2005 or newer models, such as Toyota powertrains year increase. A 245-hp, 4.0-liter V6 coupled with a good new six-speed manual or optional five-speed automatic transmission became standard, and the available 4.7-liter V8 is now good for 282 horses and a new five-speed automatic used exclusively.

In a review of the time, we commented favorably about the Toyota Tundra V8 is smooth and smooth, easy maneuverability in urban areas and Double Cab configurations airy. Drawbacks include lack of muscle for serious towing and hauling, uncomfortable front seats, rear seats cramped in Access Cab models and chintzy interior decoration.

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