2012 toyota Tundra Crewmax

2012 Toyota Tundra Crewmax: Toyota went for the jugular in the 2007 model year when it introduced the second-generation Tundra full-size pickup truck with a powerful 5.7-liter V-8 engine and also six-speed transmission. Today, the Tundra encounters much stiffer competitors from Chevrolet, Ram, GMC as well as Ford half-ton pickups, all which have actually been upgraded or modified because 2007. Certain setups of the Tundra can seat approximately 6 people.

The Tundra is available in two- or 4x4 as well as in three taxicab styles: regular cab, Dual Taxi and CrewMax. The CrewMax is the biggest taxi in the half-ton section given that Chrysler ceased the Mega Taxicab alternative for the Ram 1500. The CrewMax comes just with a 5-foot, 6-inch bed, while other versions can be purchased with either a 6.5-foot or an 8-foot cargo bed.


2012 Toyota Tundra Crewmax


New for 2012

A brand-new Chrome Bundle for Double Taxi and also CrewMax trucks consists of a chrome exhaust idea, chrome side mirrors, chrome door handles and also 18-inch chrome-clad wheels. The Cold Area Bundle, warmed side mirrors as well as daytime running lights are now typical on all models, and also a backup electronic camera is a new function of the Restricted trim degree. The instrument panel now has a black coating, and also the towing plan is no more bundled with various other alternatives and must now be bought separately.

Exterior

Toyota saw to it this Tundra would not have sand kicked in its face by designing a large, brawny pickup that looks like it might bully any type of truck on the market-- at the very least from the front. The massive grille, sculptured hood and husky bumper offer a frightening head-on view. From the side, the Tundra is instead conventional. A deck-rail flexible tie-down system is optional for all cargo beds.

Outside features include:

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

Inside

The Tundra's inside is developed to accommodate functioning people. The control handles are easy to hold, even with job gloves, as well as the assesses are very easy to check out at a glimpse however placed at the end of long barrels in the dash. There are plenty of storage space options, specifically with a facility console that could hold a laptop as well as hanging data. Also the normal cab Tundra has sufficient space behind the seats to hold five-gallon paint buckets. The seats are broad, encouraging and comfy. The Platinum Package includes high-end touches that previously were just available in vehicles like high-end Ford F-150s.

Interior functions include:

-Criterion dual-zone air conditioning
-2 front 12-volt power outlets
-Front bench or bucket seats
-Optional leather upholstery

Under the Hood

Mechanical functions consist of:

-270-horsepower, 4.0-liter V-6 with aluminum block and also cylinder heads, double overhead camshafts and also 4 shutoffs each cylinder, with 278 pounds-feet of torque
-310-hp, 4.6-liter V-8 with light weight aluminum block and also cyndrical tube heads, twin expenses camshafts as well as four shutoffs each cylinder, with 327 pounds-feet of torque
-381-hp, 5.7-liter V-8 with light weight aluminum block as well as cyndrical tube heads, double overhead camshafts and also four valves per cyndrical tube, with 401 pounds-feet of torque
-Five-speed automatic transmission (V-6).
-Six-speed automatic (V-8s).
-4x4 readily available on V-8 models.

Safety

Trailer-sway control and brake override modern technology are typical. Trailer-sway control makes use of a vehicle's stability control sensing units to discover unexpected side-to-side motion at the back wheels while towing as well as utilizes the truck's antilock braking system to combat yaw triggered by unwanted trailer activity.

Various other security attributes consist of:.

-Antilock brakes.
-Digital stability system.
-Side-impact airbags for the pole positions.
-Side drape airbags.
-Optional backup cam.