2004 toyota Tundra

2004 Toyota Tundra: When it emerged for the 2000 design year, Toyota's Tundra was the first full-size Japanese-brand pickup truck. It was also the first pick-up from a Japanese automaker with a V-8 engine choice. A brand-new V-8 StepSide Accessibility Taxicab model joined the lineup for 2003; it is used in either SR5 or Minimal trim.
Toyota has actually made a major enhancement to the Tundra lineup for 2004. A bigger Double Taxi design with a freight bed as long as the one in the Access Cab is now supplied. Offered in SR5 or Restricted trim, the brand-new vehicle stretches 13 inches much longer in general compared to various other Tundras. According to Don Esmond, Toyota Department senior vice president as well as basic manager, it's "the lengthiest, best, inmost as well as roomiest Tundra we have actually ever before constructed."


2004 Toyota Tundra


Tundras come in 3 trim levels: base, SR5 and also Limited. Regular-cab models have a 98.2-inch freight bed, while the new Dual Cab as well as extended-cab trucks with rear-hinged back doors (called Accessibility Taxicabs) lug a 76.5-inch bed. Both a V-6 and V-8 engine are offered. Tundra pickups serve as the basis for the business's Sequoia sport utility vehicle and also are constructed at the exact same plant in Indiana.

Outside

Toyota's new Double Taxicab truck has four, conventional, front-hinged doors. The Gain access to Taxi has two rear-hinged back doors that cannot be opened up until the front doors are open. Unlike some extended-cab designs, the narrow rear doors have exterior handles.
Regular-cab and Access Taxi body styles ride a 128.3-inch wheelbase as well as stretch to 217.5 inches long in general. A regular-cab Ford F-150 with an 8-foot freight bed is practically 13 inches much longer. The Tundra's optimum payload is 1,800 pounds, while the F-150 has a 3,000-pound maximum. Double Cab versions ride a 140.5-inch wheelbase and measure 230.1 inches long generally.

An optional TRD (Toyota Competing Growth) Off-Road Bundle features progressive-rate springs, Bilstein gas shocks, all-terrain tires on 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, fender flares, fog lights as well as mudguards. The TRD Sporting activity Package consists of Tokico shocks, tuned springtimes, a rear stabilizer bar, a limited-slip differential and also graphite-toned 17-inch wheels.

Inside

Regular-cab and Accessibility Taxi Tundras may be geared up with either a set of captain's chairs or a 60/40-split front bench seat that holds up to three owners. Gain access to Taxis add a three-place 60/40-split backseat with a fold-down facility armrest. Dual Taxicab vehicles have captain's chairs and also a split, folding back bench. The sun visors have pullout expansions.

Under the Hood

A basic 190-horsepower, 3.4-liter V-6 engine companions with either a four-speed-automatic or five-speed-manual transmission. The optional 240-hp, 4.7-liter i-Force V-8 teams just with the automated; this power plant is typical in Dual Taxicab versions. The V-8 Tundra's Touch Select four-wheel-drive system can be shifted into or from 4WD-High on the move using control panel buttons. Towing capability is as high as 7,200 extra pounds.

Safety and security

Four-wheel antilock brakes are basic. Dual front airbags consist of a passenger-side cutoff button.

Driving Impressions

The Tundra is more refined compared to common residential pick-ups, as well as it produces a gratifying ride without much excess jumping or cruelty. Besides a little engine drone, it's also quiet for a pick-up. The seats are comfortable in the roomy taxi, and also the StepSide cargo box includes extra flair.