Toyota Blows Away Chicago Showgoers with All-new Full-Size 2007 Tundra Pickup
In what might be the “biggest” launch of the year, Toyota unveiled its all-new Tundra full-sized pickup at the 2006 Chicago Auto Show. This 2007 model has finally stepped into the big leagues with its larger, more powerful, and more capable design. With the full-sized market offering more power, more towing capacity, and more body configurations, Toyota knew it had to develop a truck that could truly compete with others in the full-size pickup truck market segment and, by so doing, carry the label of a true American, or at least made-in-America workhorse.
The new Tundra is larger than its predecessor in almost every aspect. The wheelbase is more than five inches (127 mm) longer at 145.7 inches (3,700 mm). It is about an inch and a half (38 mm) taller than last year’s tallest Limited 4×4 Double Cab as well. Perhaps the most stunning growth is in its overall length, ten full inches (254 mm) over the Access Cab model it is set to replace. Furthermore, the world premier model was shown with 20-inch wheels, three inches larger than the largest previously available wheel diameter of 17 inches.
Along with its larger dimensions, the new Tundra offers more power and capability than ever before. With the help of its new 5.7-litre i-Force V8 engine and heavy-duty six-speed automatic transmission, the Tundra can now tow over 10,000 pounds (4,536 kg). Larger heavy-duty front disc brakes with vented rotors, four-piston calipers and standard rear discs help stop the truck and its heavy cargo. Also featured are heavy-duty cooling and electrical systems, a must for those with Class-4 towing capabilities. All of this sits atop a full frame with 30 percent higher tensile strength steel. A heavy-duty truck requires heavy-duty components and that is what we see here.
In addition to the 5.7 litre V8, Toyota will offer a high-torque 4.0-litre V6 and an improved version of the popular 4.7-litre i-Force V8 powerplant. This is just one example of the many choices Toyota will be offering with its new pickup.
In fact, the Japanese brand’s world premier Tundra is a Double Cab 4×4 Limited pickup designed to replace its current Access Cab, and is just one of over 30 different models available including an even larger four-door model debuting later this year. Combine the three engine choices, three trim levels, three bed sizes, three cab configurations and the choice of two- and four-wheel drive, and Toyota has a truck for just about everyone.
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