2000 toyota Tundra Reviews

2000 Toyota Tundra Reviews: Tundra is the initial true full-size Japanese-brand pickup. Presented last summer as a very early 2000 design, Tundra changes the midsize T100 in Toyota's lineup and directly tests full-size domestic pick-ups such as the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado, Dodge Ram and also GMC Sierra.

Developed at a brand-new Toyota plant in southern Indiana, the Tundra additionally is the initial pickup from a Japanese maker to supply a V-8 engine.

The Tundra's design will be the foundation for a full-size sport utility vehicle-- the Sequoia-- that will be constructed in Indiana as well as presented as a 2001 model.


2000 Toyota Tundra Reviews


Outside
Tundra comes as a regular-cab with an 8-foot cargo bed and as an extensive cab (called Gain access to Cab) with a 6.5-foot bed. The Gain access to Cab has rear-hinged back doors on both sides that could not be opened till the front doors are opened first. Tundra, nonetheless, has exterior takes care of for the back doors instead of in the doorjamb.

Both body styles have a 128-inch wheelbase and general length of 217 inches. Comparative, the Ford F-150 regular taxi with an 8-foot bed and also the F-150 SuperCab with a 6.5-foot bed are both 224 inches long.

Tundra's maximum payload is 2,000 extra pounds, while the F-150's maximum is 3,220.

Inside

An attractive, well-designed control panel in the Tundra puts all controls where they are easy to see as well as get to, and also front-seat owners obtain comfortable, roomy accommodations.

The three-place rear seat on the Access Taxi, however, is also little for adults unless the front seats are pressed well forward. The rear seat is level as a board, with a brief, tough pillow as well as back-rest. The back padding is split as well as both fifty percents quickly fold to produce even more storage room.

Routine taxicabs and Access Cabs could have either a front bench seat that holds three or two container seats. Leather furniture is optional on the leading line Restricted design.

Under the Hood

A 3.4-liter V-6 with 190 horse power is common and also has either a five-speed guidebook or four-speed automatic transmission. A 4.7-liter V-8 with 245 horse power is optional and also groups only with the automatic.

Tundra's four-wheel-drive system permits changing in or from 4WD High on the relocation through control panel controls. Four-wheel antilock brakes are optional across the board.

Efficiency

Tundra uses fewer selections in sizes as well as engines compared to its domestic rivals, and it falls short in payload and also towing ability. However, with the V-8 this is perhaps the best, most improved pick-up available. Everything fits as well as operates with precision, and Tundra seems like it was made by Lexus (Toyota's high-end division).