2012 toyota Tundra Specs

2012 Toyota Tundra Specs: Toyota went for the jugular in the 2007 design year when it introduced the second-generation Tundra full-size pickup truck with a powerful 5.7-liter V-8 engine as well as six-speed transmission. Today, the Tundra deals with much stiffer competition from Chevrolet, Ram, GMC as well as Ford half-ton pickups, all which have actually been updated or revised considering that 2007. Specific setups of the Tundra can seat approximately six people.

The Tundra is available in 2- or four-wheel drive as well as in three taxi styles: regular taxicab, Double Cab and CrewMax. The CrewMax is the biggest cab in the half-ton section considering that Chrysler stopped the Mega Taxi alternative for the Ram 1500. The CrewMax comes only with a 5-foot, 6-inch bed, while various other versions can be bought with either a 6.5-foot or an 8-foot freight bed.


2012 Toyota Tundra Specs


New for 2012

A brand-new Chrome Bundle for Dual Taxi as well as CrewMax trucks includes a chrome exhaust suggestion, chrome side mirrors, chrome door manages as well as 18-inch chrome-clad wheels. The Cold Location Bundle, warmed side mirrors and daytime running lights are currently common on all designs, as well as a back-up electronic camera is a brand-new feature of the Minimal trim level. The cockpit console currently has a black finish, and also the towing plan is no longer bundled with various other options and should now be bought separately.

Outside

Toyota made certain this Tundra would not have sand kicked in its face deliberately a big, robust pick-up that looks like it can bully any type of truck on the marketplace-- a minimum of from the front. The substantial grille, sculptured hood and also husky bumper provide an intimidating head-on sight. From the side, the Tundra is instead traditional. 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 back window
-Optional power moonroof

Inside

The Tundra's inside is made to accommodate working people. The control handles are easy to hold, despite having job handwear covers, as well as the determines are very easy to review at a look but put at the end of long barrels in the dash. There are plenty of storage space choices, particularly with a center console that could hold a laptop and hanging files. Also the normal taxi Tundra has enough space behind the seats to hold five-gallon paint buckets. The seats are wide, supportive and comfy. The Platinum Bundle includes high-end touches that until now were only offered in vehicles like premium Ford F-150s.

Inside attributes include:

-Requirement dual-zone a/c
-Two front 12-volt power electrical outlets
-Front bench or container seats
-Optional natural leather furniture

Under the Hood

Mechanical features consist of:

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

Security

Trailer-sway control and also brake bypass modern technology are common. Trailer-sway control utilizes a truck's security control sensors to detect unintentional side-to-side activity at the rear wheels while towing and also uses the truck's antilock braking system to combat yaw brought on by unwanted trailer motion.

Other security functions include:.

-Anti-skid brakes.
-Electronic security system.
-Side-impact airbags for the pole positions.
-Side drape airbags.
-Optional backup cam.