Toyota Tundra 2009

Toyota Tundra 2009: Toyota went for the jugular in the 2007 version year when it presented the second-generation Expanse. It sported one of the most effective V-8 engine of any mainstream half-ton truck-- surpassed just by the special edition GMC Sierra Denali-- and all cab/bed configurations could be furnished to tow a minimum of 10,000 extra pounds.

The vehicle featured imposing size and designing to stay clear of any kind of memories of the first-generation Tundra, which was described by several critics as a seven-eighths-scale truck. The Tundra can be found in two- or four-wheel drive, as well as in 3 cab styles: Routine Cab, Quad Taxi and also CrewMax. The CrewMax is a couple of inches longer than most team taxicabs, yet it's not as huge as Dodge's Mega Taxicab. The CrewMax comes just with a 5-foot, 6-inch bed, while other variations can be gotten with either a 6-foot, 6-inch or an 8-foot freight bed. Cut levels include Tundra Grade, SR5 as well as Limited.


Toyota Tundra 2009


New for 2009

Toyota added flex-fuel capacity to the 5.7-liter V-8 Tundra marketed in choose areas, including the Midwest, where most E85 stations are located. Toyota is also releasing two TRD choice packages developed for off-roaders and street enthusiasts. The TRD Rock Warrior adds 17-inch alloy wheels, BFGoodrich all-terrain tires, Bilstein shock absorbers, a color-keyed front bumper as well as grille surround, bedside decals, and also special interior trim. The TRD Sport also selects a color-keyed look, 20-inch alloy wheels and also indoor upgrades. The Rock Warrior bundle is available on Expanse Grade Dual Taxi and also CrewMax four-wheel-drive models with the 5.7-liter V-8 engine. The Sporting activity bundle is available on Expanse Grade Regular Taxicab and Dual Taxicab two-wheel-drive models equipped with a basic bed and also 5.7-liter engine.

Outside

Toyota saw to it this Expanse wouldn't have sand started its face by designing a huge, robust pickup that resembles it might bully any kind of vehicle on the marketplace-- at the very least from the front. A massive three-bar grille, sculptured hood as well as husky bumper provide an intimidating head-on sight. From the side, the Expanse is rather standard. A deck-rail flexible tie-down system is offered for all freight beds.
-Tailgate help
-Telescoping tow mirrors offered
-Available moonroof on CrewMax
-TRD Rock Warrior offered only in Black or Very White exterior coating
-TRD Sport available just in Black or Radiant Red

Interior

The Expanse's interior is made to attract as well as fit functioning people. The control handles are simple to hold, even in work handwear covers, as well as the determines are easy to review at a glimpse. There are a lot of storage choices, especially with a facility console that could hold a laptop computer as well as hanging documents. Also the Normal Taxi has enough area behind the seats to hold five-gallon paint buckets. The Tundra Limited does not have several of the significance of luxury found in the brand-new Dodge and Ford trucks, however the seats are vast, supportive and comfortable, and the trip is especially quiet. The readily available JBL stereo (standard in Limited variations) and also DVD navigating system are particularly enticing, with 440 watts and 10 speakers (12 in the CrewMax).

-Power vertical-sliding rear home window in CrewMax
-Available rear-seat DVD entertainment system
-TRD Rock Warrior, Sport plans consist of black cloth interior and pedal covers
-3 12-volt power outlets in CrewMax as well as Dual Cab

Under the Hood

-236-horsepower, 4.0-liter V-6 with aluminum block/cylinder heads, twin overhead camshafts and also 4 shutoffs per cyndrical tube makes 266 pounds-feet of torque
-276-hp, 4.7-liter V-8 with iron block/aluminum cyndrical tube heads, double expenses camshafts and also 4 valves per cylinder makes 313 pounds-feet of torque
-381-hp, 5.7-liter V-8 with aluminum block/cylinder heads, twin expenses camshafts as well as four valves per cylinder makes 401 pounds-feet of torque
-Five-speed automatic transmission (requirement with V-6 and also 4.7-liter V-8).
-Six-speed automatic (standard with 5.7-liter V-8).

Safety

Toyota emphasizes safety and security with a suite of electronic braking modern technologies that assist chauffeurs stay clear of accidents. All are linked right into the anti-skid brakes system, consisting of traction control, brake aid and digital security control. Toyota also has electronic brake-force circulation, which changes stopping stress according to freight lots. The Expanse doesn't hold back on air bags, with front seat-mounted side-impact airbags as well as side curtain air bags typical on all versions.

-Front and also rear finder car park aids.
-Available back-up camera.
-Three-point safety belt in any way positions.

Of Rate Of Interest to Truck Owners

-Optimum gross vehicle weight score: 7,000-7,200 extra pounds (CrewMax 4x4).
-Optimum payload capability: 1,990 pounds (Normal Taxicab 4x2).
Optimum lugging capacity: 10,800 extra pounds (Regular Taxicab 4x2).
-Gas ability: 26.4 gallons.
-Axle proportion: 3.90:1, 4.10:1, 4.30:1.
-Transfer instance reduced array: 2.618:1.
-Creep proportion: 37.52:1 (6A w/4.30:1 axle).
-Minimum ground clearance: 10-10.2 inches (4x2); 10.4-10.6 inches (4x4).
-Method angle: 27-29 degrees.
-Departure angle: 24-27 degrees.
-Freight floor size: 66.7 inches (CrewMax); 78.7 inches (standard bed); 97.6 inches (lengthy bed).
-Freight flooring size: 66.4 inches.
-Cargo flooring width at wheel well: 50 inches.
-Freight bed deepness: 22.2 inches.