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The Toyota Tundra is a full-size pickup truck sold by Toyota that originally went into production in 1999 (as a 2000 model year model), replacing the Toyota T100. Although similar to the T100 in size, the first generation Tundra had a more American look and feel and ultimately had something the T100 never had, a V8 engine underneath its hood. The Tundra was nominated for the North American Truck of the Year award and was Motor Trend magazine's Truck of the Year for the year 2000 and 2008. As of 2007, the Tundra (now in its second generation) now holds 17% of the 1/2 ton full-size pickup market beating the GMC Sierra in monthly sales, but still behind the class leading Dodge Ram, Chevy Silverado, and the best-selling Ford F-150 (in overall sales). The newest Tundra is built in San Antonio, Texas, and Gibson County, Indiana (where the original Tundra was solely constructed). The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... â€œGearboxâ€ redirects here. ... A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive, or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. ... The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission (commonly abbreviated as AT) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Kerb (sometimes mis-spelled as curb by Americans) weight is the total weight of a vehicle with standard equipment, all necessary operating consumables (such as motor oil and coolant), a full tank of fuel and not loaded with either passengers or cargo. ... Kg redirects here. ... This article is about the automaker. ... The Toyota T100 is a full-size pickup truck introduced by Toyota in 1993 to compete with American-made Ford F-150, Dodge Ram, and Chevrolet Silverado. ... Motor Trend is one of the oldest automotive magazines still publishing. ... This redirect page is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedias deletion policy. ... See also Dodge Ram 50, an unrelated Mitsubishi-produced truck The Ram is a full-size pickup truck from Chrysler LLCs Dodge brand. ... The Silverado is the latest name for Chevrolets line of full-size pickup trucks. ... The F-Series is a series of full-size pickup trucks from Ford Motor Company sold for over 5 decades. ... San Antonio redirects here. ... Gibson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. ...

The first generation Tundra had many similarities with the old Toyota T100 and the smaller, more popular Toyota Tacoma. The biggest of those similarities was the use of the 3.4 liter V6 engine which was the top of the line engine in both the Tacoma and T100, while it became the base engine within the Tundra. The then new Tundra had an optional 32 valve 4.7 liter V8 powerplant which ultimately became the most desired engine of choice. The first generation Tundra also became the model upon which the original Toyota Sequoia full-sized SUV was based. The two vehicles shared a host of parts and accessories including the 4.7 liter V8 engine, wheels, tires, transmissions and interior components among them. The Toyota T100 is a full-size pickup truck introduced by Toyota in 1993 to compete with American-made Ford F-150, Dodge Ram, and Chevrolet Silverado. ... The Toyota Tacoma is a compact pickup truck manufactured by the Toyota Motor Company since 1995. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... The Toyota Sequoia is a full-size SUV built by Toyota and based on their Tundra pickup truck. ... This article or section may be confusing or unclear for some readers, and should be edited to rectify this. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ...

First generation (2000-2006)

Publicly introduced in May 1999 as a 2000 model, the Tundra prototypes and "show trucks" were initially known as T150s. However, Ford and automotive pundits felt that this name was too close to the market-leading Ford F-150, and following a lawsuit by Ford, the production truck was renamed the Tundra (Toyota claimed they never truly intended to use the T150 name in actual production). Toyota then countersued Ford regarding the name of their then-released Lincoln LS sedan, arguing it was too close to that of the Lexus LS. Although, reports claim to say it is a full-size pickup, it is officially a mid-size pickup. â€œFordâ€ redirects here. ... The F-Series is a series of full-size pickup trucks from Ford Motor Company sold for over 5 decades. ... The Lincoln LS (for Luxury Sport) was a mid-size, rear wheel drive entry-level luxury car from Lincoln. ... The Lexus LS is a full-size luxury sedan that serves as the flagship of Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota. ...

The Tundra was slightly larger than the T100, but still suffered the perception of being too small and carlike to pose a serious threat to the domestic pickup trucks. With a production capacity of 120,000, sales were double the rate of the T100. The Tundra also had the largest initial vehicle sales for Toyota in its history (up until that time). Although the Tundra sold just under its production capacity every year it failed to impact sales of the Ford and GM trucks, though it arguably took some sales from Dodge. Still, it garnered impressive honors, including Motor Trend's Truck of the Year award for 2000 and Best Full- Size Truck from Consumer Reports. Built in a new Toyota plant in Princeton, Indiana, with 65 percent domestic content, the Tundra showed that Toyota was serious about closing the gap on the Big Three. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 453 pixelsFull resolutionâ€Ž (2,253 Ã— 1,275 pixels, file size: 237 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 453 pixelsFull resolutionâ€Ž (2,253 Ã— 1,275 pixels, file size: 237 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Ford may mean a number of things: A ford is a river crossing. ... General Motors Corporation, also known as GM, is a multinational corporation headquartered in the United States and has been the worlds most dominant automaker since 1931. ... For other uses, see Dodge (disambiguation). ...

The engine choices available for the Tundra were a 24 valve 3.4 liter V6 engine that produced 190 horsepower (140 kW) and 220 ft·lbf (298 N·m) of torque and the Tundra's true gem, the 32 valve 4.7 liter V8 engine that produced 245 horsepower (183 kW) and 315 ft·lbf (427 N·m) of torque. A Toyota Racing Development (TRD) derived supercharger was already available for the 3.4 liter V6 that bumped horsepower to the 260 horsepower (190 kW) range and 260 ft·lbf (353 N·m) of torque range, but TRD introduced a supercharger for the V8 engine late into its second year of production that pushed the V8 numbers to the mid 300 horsepower (220 kW) range and torque to the 400 ft·lbf (550 N·m) range. Although the V6 supercharger is still widely available, the V8 supercharger is rarer and harder to find because of TRD stopping production of the device because of issues of its compatibility with the engine. The foot-pound force (symbol: ftÂ·lbf) is an English unit of work or energy. ... Toyota Racing Development or TRD is the in-house tuning shop for all Toyota, Lexus, and Scion cars, which are Toyota brands and domestically branded as such in Japan. ...

The grille was updated for 2003 and the Double Cab version was added to the lineup in 2004. The Double Cab model was a true crew cab with four normal doors, with interior and exterior details copied from the Toyota Sequoia. Its bed is nearly 5 inches (130 mm) longer than the competing Nissan Titan or Ford F-150. It is also 13 inches (330 mm) longer and 3 inches (76 mm) taller than the Regular and Access cab versions. A new engine was introduced in 2005: a 4.0 liter V6 rated at 236 horsepower (176 kW) and 266 ft·lbf (361 N·m) of torque, and the existing 4.7 liter V8 was updated with Toyota's VVT-i variable valve timing technology and was rated at 271 horsepower (202 kW) and 313 ft·lbf (424 N·m) of torque. The 5-speed manual gave way to a 6-speed manual, and a 5-speed automatic replaced the 4-speed. With a towing capacity of just 6,800 lb (on the Double Cabs) and a 7,100 pounds towing capacity on the Access Cabs and Regular Cabs with a V8 engine, it still did not have enough muscle to compete with the heavy-duty offerings of the Big Three and Nissan. Domestic truck aficionados still derided it as a "7/8 scale" pickup.^{[citation needed]} Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 519 pixelsFull resolutionâ€Ž (2,101 Ã— 1,364 pixels, file size: 247 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 519 pixelsFull resolutionâ€Ž (2,101 Ã— 1,364 pixels, file size: 247 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... The Toyota Sequoia is a full-size SUV built by Toyota and based on their Tundra pickup truck. ... Extended cab Nissan Titan Extended cab Nissan Titan The Nissan Titan is a full-size pickup truck produced in the American market by Nissan. ... The F-Series is a series of full-size pickup trucks from Ford Motor Company sold for over 5 decades. ... VVT-i, or Variable Valve Timing with intelligence, is an automobile variable valve timing technology developed by Toyota. ... A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive, or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. ... The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission (commonly abbreviated as AT) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad...

Second generation (2007-Present)

A much larger Tundra (and now a full-size pickup) was introduced at the 2006 Chicago Auto Show. It had lifted cues of its smaller brother the Toyota Tacoma along with some cues from the Toyota FTX concept truck. The truck had many enhancements, such as a towing capacity of up to 10,000+ lb, a payload capacity of over 2,000 lb (910 kg), and a new 6-speed automatic transmission. The second generation Tundra has 3 engines available. A new 5.7 liter V8 that produces 381 horsepower (284 kW) and 401 pound feet of torque, a 4.7 liter V8 is rated at 271 horsepower (202 kW) and 313 pound feet of torque, and 4.0 liter V6 is rated at 236 horsepower (176 kW) and 266 pound feet of torque. The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... â€œGearboxâ€ redirects here. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 532 pixels Full resolution (1992 Ã— 1324 pixel, file size: 202 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Toyota Tundra Metadata This file... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 532 pixels Full resolution (1992 Ã— 1324 pixel, file size: 202 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Toyota Tundra Metadata This file... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 513 pixelsFull resolutionâ€Ž (2,200 Ã— 1,412 pixels, file size: 223 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 513 pixelsFull resolutionâ€Ž (2,200 Ã— 1,412 pixels, file size: 223 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... The Jeep testdrive hill at the 2005 Chicago Auto Show The Chicago Auto Show is held annually in February at Chicagos McCormick Place convention complex. ... The Toyota Tacoma is a compact pickup truck manufactured by the Toyota Motor Company since 1995. ... The Toyota FTX is a concept pickup truck that was shown to the public by Toyota at the 2004 North American International Auto Show. ...

When the new Tundra first came out in February 2007 it was available in 31 configurations, which consisted of 3 bed lengths, 3 cab configurations, 4 wheel-bases,and 2 transmissions The new Double Cab replaces the previous generations Access Cab, and the all new Crew Max replaces the previous generations Double Cab, it is also built to compete with the Dodge Ram Mega Cab. The Double Cab is available with a 6 and a half foot bed, regular bed, or an 8-foot (2.4 m) long bed, while the Crew Max is only available with a 5 and a half foot short bed. The Tundra also features a new 6-speed automatic transmission with a manual shift mode which is standard with the 5.7 liter, and gives it a 0-60 time of 6.3 seconds, and a quarter mile time of 14.7 seconds. The 5.7 liter is a VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing with intelligence) engine, which is built to deliver power and fuel economy. The Tundra 5.7 liter 4x2's are rated to deliver an estimated 20 miles (32 km) to the gallon on the highway. See also Dodge Ram 50, an unrelated Mitsubishi-produced truck The Ram is a full-size pickup truck from Chrysler LLCs Dodge brand. ... VVT-i, or Variable Valve Timing with intelligence, is an automobile variable valve timing technology developed by Toyota. ...

Toyota also tried to make the new Tundra useful for many construction workers, by including extra large door handles, deck rail system, integrated tow hitch, and headrests that can fit a worker with his hard hat on. The Tundra also includes a limited slip differential, Down Hill Assist Control (DAC), Hill Side Assist Control (HAC), and tailgate assist. Toyota also included a 400 watt/100 watt power outlet mounted in the bed, for all models that come with the Toyota Racing Development (TRD) package. However, its high starting MSRP of $22,290 makes it more expensive than the Chevy Silverado Work Truck (MSRP $17,860) and the base Ford F-150 (MSRP $17,345). Toyota Racing Development or TRD is the in-house tuning shop for all Toyota, Lexus, and Scion cars, which are Toyota brands and domestically branded as such in Japan. ...

Some other changes Toyota included in the new Tundra are tow mirrors, a 27 gallon fuel tank, available 20-inch (510 mm) alloy wheels, backup camera, Bluetooth, large center console (big enough to fit a laptop), extra-large disc brakes, and the aforementioned 6-speed automatic transmission.

The all new Tundra is assembled in two different locations, both inside the United States. The Standard and Double Cabs are assembled in "Truck Country" San Antonio, Texas, while the Crew Max are assembled in Gibson County, Indiana. Toyota Motor Company will assemble around 150,000 Standard and Double Cabs, and only 70,000 Crew Max's in 2007. San Antonio redirects here. ... Gibson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. ... Toyota Motor Corporation (in Japanese: ãƒˆãƒ¨ã‚¿è‡ªå‹•è»Šæ ªå¼ä¼šç¤¾; Toyota JidÅsha Kabushikigaisha; TYO: 7203. ...

For 2008 model year Tundra arrives at dealers in mid-October. The 2008 model adds 13 variations bringing the total to 44 model variants. The 2008 models feature additional standard features at a lower price, it also includes a new "Grade" trim which is lower that the SR5 trim, but higher than the basic trim.

Sales

The Toyota Tundra has sold at or just under its production capacity since 2000. The Indiana factory can produce 130,000 Tundras a year. The Tundra has been on the market for more than half a decade, and has captured 17 percent of the full-size half-ton market. In the year 2000 Toyota sold 107,798 Tundra's, which was a huge step forward from the Toyota T100 pickup which sold roughly around 50,000 units. By 2005 Toyota Motor Company managed to sell 126,529^[1] Tundra's. This still was no match for the best selling Ford F-150 which managed to sell 756,980 units that same year. With the added capacity of the San Antonio plant, Toyota planned to sell around 200,000 Tundra's for 2007. Toyota missed its sales target for 2007, selling just under 200,000 vehicles.^[2] The Toyota T100 is a full-size pickup truck introduced by Toyota in 1993 to compete with American-made Ford F-150, Dodge Ram, and Chevrolet Silverado. ... Toyota Motor Corporation (in Japanese: ãƒˆãƒ¨ã‚¿è‡ªå‹•è»Šæ ªå¼ä¼šç¤¾; Toyota JidÅsha Kabushikigaisha; TYO: 7203. ... The F-Series is a series of full-size pickup trucks from Ford Motor Company sold for over 5 decades. ...

Currently 70-80 percent of the Tundra sales are coming from the 5.7 liter, and 46 percent are coming from the Crew Max. The Double Cabs are also doing well, but the Standard Cabs are selling much slower than expected.

Gaining market share, Tundra sales for the month of July were 23,150, out pacing the GMC Sierra for that same month, although its sales were still dwarfed by the Sierra's corporate twin, the Chevrolet Silverado. For all of 2007, Sierra sales were over 12,000 more than Tundra, Silverado sales were more than 422,000 over Tundra and the F150 was once again the sales leader.^[3]

Safety

The Toyota Tundra is currently the only full-size pickup to have earned the IIHS's Top Safety Pick.^[4] In order to earn this award, the Tundra received an overall good score in frontal offset crash test.^[5] The highest possible rating for the side impact collision test.^[6] A perfect score for rear crash protection.^[7] As well as standard stability control.

On the other hand the NHTSA has awarded the Tundra with a four-star out of five-star rating for both driver and passenger in their frontal crash test.^[8] A four-star rating is given when there is a 11% to 20% chance of serious injury, while a five star rating is given when there is 10% or less chance of serious injury. ^[9]

The main difference between IIHS and NHTSA frontal crash testing protocol is the IIHS conducts an offset collision where a smaller portion of the vehicle's structure absorbs the energy of the crash.^[10] According to the NHTSA offset tests are more demanding. ^[11] Both IIHS and NHTSA frontal impact tests can only be compared with vehicles of similar weights. ^[12]

While the Tundra reamins Consumer Reports 2nd highest rated full-size pickup Consumer Reports has questioned the Tundra's Top Safety Pick because the Tundra's stability control is disabled when the vehicle's 4X4 system is engaged. Toyota's response is that the Tundra does not feature a center differential because it would be a weak point in the drive train.^[13] However the stability control system remains operational at times when the truck is in 2wd mode.

The Tundra features standard dual side airbags for both front seats. This includes side curtain airbags for the head region in both front and rear rows and thorax airbags for the abdomen region.^[14] The thorax type side airbag is unavailable on many competiting pickups.

2007 Model Year Recalls

In May 2007 a Toyota spokesperson stated 20 camshaft failures occurred in Toyota's new 5.7L V-8 engine. Toyota says that this is due to a flaw in the casting of the camshafts, and that the supplier of the camshafts has since fixed the flaw. Toyota will replace the engines charge-free in the event of a camshaft failure. Toyota originally planned to begin selling the 5.7L engine in summer of 2007 but it was rushed into production for the February 2007 launch because product planners and dealers felt that the 5.7L V8 must be available during the launch.^[15] The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration :See also V8 (beverage) A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... Supplier may refer to: Manufacturer, uses tools and labor to make things for sale Processor (manufacturing), converts it from one form to another Packager (manufacturing), encloses products for distribution, storage, sale, and use Distributor (business), the middleman between the manufacturer and retailer Wholesaler, sells goods or merchandise to retailers Dealership...

As of October 19, 2007, Consumer Reports (which initially recommended all Tundras) no longer recommends the 4X4 Tundra until durability issues have been fixed. The 4x4 Tundra is predicted to have below average durability; however the 4x2 version remains recommended. is the 292nd day of the year (293rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...

As of December 13, 2007, Toyota Motor Corp said that it is recalling 15,600 4X4 2007 model-year Tundras in the United States because a rear propeller shaft may separate at the joint. "There is a possibility that a joint in the rear propeller shaft may have been improperly heat treated, resulting in insufficient hardness," Toyota said. This may cause a section of the rear propeller shaft to separate at the joint, it added. There has been one reported case of abnormal noises in the affected vehicles. No accidents have been connected to the recall. is the 347th day of the year (348th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...

Tundra owners will be notified beginning in late-December 2007 and are requested to contact their local Toyota dealer for inspection. If the hardness is not correct, the dealer will replace the rear propeller shaft at no charge. ^[16]

Diesel Tundra Confirmed

Toyota Motor Corporation announced during September of 2007^[17] they will produce a diesel version of the Toyota Tundra. This was again confirmed in January, at the 2008 North American International Auto Show, when Toyota President Watanabe said, "I am happy to confirm that a new clean-diesel V8 engine will be offered in both the Tundra and the Sequoia in the near future."^[18] This announcement coincided with the news that Toyota would not be developing a hybrid version of the Tundra in the near future, delivered by Toyota USA President Jim Lentz^[19]. To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article may require cleanup. ...

There is a lot of speculation as to the role the new Diesel Tundra will fill - some sources, such as Motor Trend and Car and Driver, have reported that Toyota will produce a heavy-duty variant of the Tundra designed to compete with 3/4 ton offerings from Dodge, Ford, and GM. However, this evidence suggests the new Tundra diesel will continue to be a 1/2 ton, and that the new Tundra diesel engine will compete with other light-duty truck diesel offerings that are anticipated by Ford, GM, and Chrysler (all three manufacturers have announced plans to release diesel engines in their half-ton trucks^[20]). Motor Trend is one of the oldest automotive magazines still publishing. ... Cover of Car and Driver from age of psychedelic lettering Car and Driver is an American automotive enthusiast magazine. ...

At the 2007 SEMA auto show Toyota showcased the Tundra Diesel Dually Project Truck. This HD Tundra Diesel is based on a heavily modified Tundra Crew Max. It featured an 8.0L Hino diesel engine, Eaton manual transmission, along with an extensive list of other modifications. ^[21] High-resolution images are available in autoblog's gallery. ^[22]

Many internet sources have intimated that the Tundra's new diesel will be a version of the 4.5L diesel currently sold in the Australian version of the Toyota Land Cruiser. However, considering Toyota's relationship with world-renowned diesel manufacturers Isuzu and Hino (Toyota owns portions of both), as of Feb. 2008 it's still anyone's guess as to the size or origin of the Tundra's new diesel engine. The Toyota Land Cruiser is a popular series of four-wheel drive vehicles produced by the Japanese carmaker Toyota Motor Corporation. ...

Nascar

In 2004, the Tundra joined the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and got its first win at Michigan International Speedway on July 31 that year. In 2006, the Tundra got Toyota's first manufacturer championship winning 12 of the 25 races. The model also got the driver and owner championship with Todd Bodine and Germain Racing. Jeff Burton (99), Elliott Sadler (38), Ricky Rudd (21), Dale Jarrett (88), Sterling Marlin (40), Jimmie Johnson (48), and Casey Mears (41) practice for the 2004 Daytona 500 The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of motorsports in the United States. ... The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series is a popular NASCAR racing series that features modified pickup trucks. ... Michigan International Speedway is a two-mile (3. ... Todd Bodine (born February 27, 1964) is a stock car racer. ... Germain Racing is a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series team. ...

Hybrid Powertrain (speculation)

Toyota President Katsuaki Watanabe has stated that he would like to develop a hybrid electric version of the Tundra. However, Toyota faces several technical challenges that it must overcome before it could bring such a vehicle to market. Katsuaki Watanabe (born 1942) is president of Toyota Motor Corporation. ... A hybrid car or hybrid electric vehicle is a vehicle which relies not only on batteries but also on an internal combustion engine which drives a generator to provide the electricity and may also drive the wheels directly. ...

According to the Japanese newspaper Nihon Keizai Shimbun, Toyota is considering developing a gasoline electric hybrid Tundra, for sale in North America around 2010.^[23].

Toyota may also introduce a diesel electric hybrid system for the Tundra. In Japan, the Toyota Dyna and Hino Dutro are light trucks produced by the Toyota Group that use diesel electric hybrid systems. The Hino Ranger is a medium to heavy duty cab-over truck that could also provide hybrid technology for the next generation Tundra. A number of vehicles use a diesel-electric powerplant for providing locomotion. ... The Toyota Dyna is a light truck for commercial use. ... Hino Dutro 125ST WU300 Box Hino Dutro 125LT WU340 Flat Bed Hino Dutro is a light commercial truck based on the Toyota Dyna. ... A number of vehicles use a diesel-electric powerplant for providing locomotion. ... The Hino Ranger is a medium to heavy duty cab-over truck manufactured by Hino Motors. ...

At the 2008 North American International Auto Show, Toyota USA President Jim Lentz stated "different models require different types of fuel saving technology…there may be a few [models] where hybrid technology doesn’t make sense". He further went on to say that the Tundra and the new Sequoia would not be offered with a hybrid engine in the near future, instead those vehicles would feature "clean, fuel efficient diesel engines.^[24] For now, it seems, the Tundra Hybrid has been sent back to the drawing board.

In Review

^[25] It should be noted the Chevy Avalanche is technically an SUT or an SUV with a truck bed. The Avalanche's rear suspension features coil springs unlike traditional leaf-springs.^[26]

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Trivia

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Footnotes

^ Toyota Tundra Information and Buyer's Guide | Tundra Headquarters . com
^ Top 20 vehicles for December
^ Top 20 vehicles for December
^ IIHS news release
^ IIHS-HLDI: Toyota Tundra
^ IIHS-HLDI: Toyota Tundra
^ Head restraints: Toyota
^ NCAP ratings for 2008 Pickup Trucks
^ Resources
^ Resources
^ Resources
^ Resources
^ Truck Rated Safe, With Asterisk - New York Times
^ Toyota Tundra Truck - 2008 Features
^ Toyota Tundra Recall Information - Toyota Recalls & Problems
^ Toyota/Lexus/Scion Pressroom: Toyota Announces Safety Recall On Selected Tundra Pickup Trucks
^ MySA.com: Business
^ Diesel Toyota Tundra Production Confirmed | tundraheadquarters.com
^ The Hybrid Toyota Tundra Is No More | tundraheadquarters.com
^ Detnews.com | This article is no longer available online
^ <http://pressroom.toyota.com/Releases/View?id=TYT2007102603509
^ Autoblog
^ Green Car Congress: Report: Toyota To Unveil Flex-Fuel Tundra In North America In 2008
^ The Hybrid Toyota Tundra Is No More | tundraheadquarters.com
^ Toyota Tundra, Chevrolet Silverado Rank Best In Tests Of Four, Full-Sized, Crew-Cab Pickups By Consumer Reports
^ Standard/Optional: Avalanche: Trucks: Chevrolet
^ CanadianDriver: Canadian Truck King Challenge - Toyota Tundra Double Cab SR5 crowned 2008 Canadian Truck King
^ 2007 Tow Vehicle of the Year
^ 2008 Toyota Tundra - Truck of the Year - Motor Trend
^ 2008 Motor Trend Truck of the Year: Testing and Finalists - Introduction - Of The Year - Motor Trend
^ 2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2007 Toyota Tundra - Full-size Truck Comparision & Review - Truck Trend
^ 2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2007 Toyota Tundra - Full Size Truck Comparison Road Test & Review - Truck Trend
^ 2007 GMC Sierra vs. 2007 Toyota Tundra - Fullsize Truck Comparison - Truck Trend
^ Comparison Test: 2007 Half-Ton Pickup Trucks
^ 42303_Part2.qxp:Layout 1
^ Top 5 New Pickup Trucks: Comparison Test - Popular Mechanics
^ http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparison_test/pickups/pay_dirt_comparison_test

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