2012 toyota Tundra Double Cab

2012 Toyota Tundra Double Cab: Toyota went for the jugular in the 2007 model year when it presented the second-generation Tundra full-size pickup with a powerful 5.7-liter V-8 engine as well as six-speed transmission. Today, the Tundra deals with much stiffer competitors from Chevrolet, Ram, GMC and Ford half-ton pickups, every one of which have been updated or revised given that 2007. Certain setups of the Tundra can seat up to 6 people.

The Tundra comes in two- or four-wheel drive and also in 3 cab designs: routine cab, Double Taxi as well as CrewMax. The CrewMax is the largest taxicab in the half-ton sector given that Chrysler ceased the Huge Taxi option for the Ram 1500. The CrewMax comes just with a 5-foot, 6-inch bed, while other versions can be gotten with either a 6.5-foot or an 8-foot cargo bed.


2012 Toyota Tundra Double Cab


New for 2012

A new Chrome Plan for Dual Cab and also CrewMax trucks includes a chrome exhaust pointer, chrome side mirrors, chrome door handles and also 18-inch chrome-clad wheels. The Cold Location Plan, heated side mirrors as well as daytime running lights are currently common on all designs, and also a backup video camera is a brand-new feature of the Restricted trim level. The cockpit console now has a black surface, as well as the towing package is no longer bundled with other options and have to now be ordered individually.

Exterior

Toyota made sure this Tundra would not have sand started its face by designing a big, robust pickup that resembles it might bully any kind of truck on the marketplace-- at least from the front. The huge grille, sculptured hood as well as husky bumper present a daunting head-on view. From the side, the Tundra is instead standard. A deck-rail adjustable tie-down system is optional for all freight beds.

Outside functions include:

-17-, 18- or 20-inch wheels
-Optional power-sliding rear home window
-Optional power moonroof

Interior

The Tundra's inside is made to suit working individuals. The control handles are simple to hold, even with job gloves, as well as the determines are easy to read at a glance yet put at the end of lengthy barrels in the dashboard. There are a lot of storage options, particularly with a center console that could hold a laptop and also hanging documents. Even the normal taxi Tundra has sufficient space behind the seats to hold five-gallon paint containers. The seats are wide, supportive as well as comfortable. The Platinum Package adds high-end touches that previously were just readily available in trucks like high-end Ford F-150s.

Inside functions include:

-Criterion dual-zone cooling
-Two front 12-volt power outlets
-Front bench or container seats
-Optional natural leather upholstery

Under the Hood

Mechanical functions include:

-270-horsepower, 4.0-liter V-6 with aluminum block as well as cylinder heads, twin overhead camshafts and four shutoffs each cylinder, with 278 pounds-feet of torque
-310-hp, 4.6-liter V-8 with light weight aluminum block and cylinder heads, twin expenses camshafts and also four shutoffs per cyndrical tube, with 327 pounds-feet of torque
-381-hp, 5.7-liter V-8 with light weight aluminum block and cylinder heads, double expenses camshafts and four shutoffs each cyndrical tube, with 401 pounds-feet of torque
-Five-speed transmission (V-6).
-Six-speed automatic (V-8s).
-Four-wheel drive offered on V-8 models.

Safety

Trailer-sway control and brake override innovation are common. Trailer-sway control uses a truck's security control sensors to detect unplanned side-to-side movement at the rear wheels while towing and also utilizes the truck's anti-skid brakes system to neutralize yaw brought on by unwanted trailer activity.

Various other security features include:.

-Antilock brakes.
-Digital security system.
-Side-impact airbags for the pole positions.
-Side drape air bags.
-Optional back-up cam.