2011 toyota Tundra Double Cab

2011 Toyota Tundra Double Cab: Toyota went for the jugular in the 2007 version year when it presented the second-generation Tundra. It showed off a powerful 5.7-liter V-8 engine and also six-speed automatic.
Today, the Tundra encounters much stiffer competition from Chevrolet, Ram trucks, GMC and also Ford half-ton pick-ups, all which have actually been updated or modified considering that 2007.

The Tundra is available in 2- or 4x4, and in 3 taxicab styles: regular taxi, Dual Cab and CrewMax. The CrewMax is the biggest taxi in the half-ton segment because Chrysler ceased the Huge Taxicab option for the Dodge Ram 1500. The CrewMax comes only with a 5-foot, 6-inch bed, while other variations can be purchased with either a 6-foot, 6-inch bed, or an 8-foot freight bed. Cut levels consist of Tundra, SR5 and Limited.


2011 Toyota Tundra Double Cab


New for 2011

Toyota has actually introduced several mechanical as well as function changes for the 2011 Tundra light-duty pickup truck.

The 2011 Tundra will certainly obtain a number of interior updates that include discontinuing an ashtray as a conventional attribute and changing the cigarette lighter with a 12-volt power outlet. The headrests have actually been modified with a brand-new design.

Mechanical changes include upgrading the base 4.0-liter V-6 engine with a dual VVT-i system with roller rockers and also hydraulic lifters that can variably adjust both the intake as well as exhaust valves for boosted performance and also efficiency. The 4.0-liter V-6 makes 270 horse power and also 278 pounds-feet of torque, up 34 hp and 12 pounds-feet from the 2006-2010 Tundra.

In order to help enhance towing safety, trailer-sway control programs as well as brake bypass innovation have been included as common devices. Trailer-sway control uses a truck's security control sensors to spot unintentional side-to-side motion at the rear wheels while towing and also utilizes the truck's anti-skid brakes system in order to help counteract yaw triggered by unwanted trailer motion. A trailer brake controller permits the chauffeur to regulate the quantity of gain (brake increase) applied to the trailer's electric brakes when the driver uses the automobile's brakes.

Contradicting a fad that's acquired energy in the past decade, Toyota has actually lowered the optimum trailer-towing rating of the Tundra half-ton for 2011, in one instance as much as 1,100 pounds.

Exterior

Toyota ensured this Tundra wouldn't have sand began its face by designing a large, brawny pickup that looks like it might bully any kind of vehicle on the marketplace-- a minimum of from the front. The large grille, sculptured hood as well as husky bumper offer an intimidating head-on sight. From the side, the Tundra is rather conventional. A deck-rail flexible tie-down system is available for all freight beds.

Inside

The Tundra's interior is designed to accommodate functioning people. The control knobs are simple to hold, also in job gloves, and also the determines are simple to read at a glance but placed at the end of lengthy barrels in the dash. There are plenty of storage space choices, especially with a facility console that could hold a laptop computer as well as hanging data. Also the regular taxi Tundra has enough space behind the seats to hold five-gallon paint pails. The seats are broad, supportive as well as comfortable. The brand-new Platinum Plan adds deluxe touches that previously were just available in vehicles like high-end Ford F-150s.

Under the Hood

Mechanical attributes consist of:

-270-hp, 4.0-liter V-6 with aluminum block and also cyndrical tube heads, double expenses camshafts and four valves per cylinder, with 278 pounds-feet of torque
-310-hp, 4.6-liter V-8 with light weight aluminum block and also two-alloy cylinder heads, double overhead camshafts and also 4 shutoffs each cylinder, with 327 pounds-feet of torque
-381-hp, 5.7-liter V-8 with aluminum block as well as cyndrical tube heads, double overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder, with 401 pounds-feet of torque
-Five-speed automatic transmission (criterion with V-6).
-Six-speed automatic (typical with 4.6-liter V-8 or 5.7-liter V-8).

Safety

Toyota emphasizes safety and security with a suite of digital stopping modern technologies that aid chauffeurs avoid mishaps. All are tied into the antilock braking system. They consist of traction control, brake aid, digital stability control and also trailer-sway control. Toyota also has digital brake-force circulation, which adjusts braking pressure inning accordance with cargo tons. The Tundra doesn't hold back on airbags, with side-impact airbags ahead and side curtain air bags conventional on all variations.

Safety and security functions include:

-Front and also back sonar vehicle parking aids.
-Available back-up video camera.
-Three-point safety belt in any way positions.
-Trailer-sway control.

Of Rate Of Interest to Truck Owners.

-Optimum gross car weight rating: 7,000-7,200 pounds (CrewMax 4x4).
-Maximum haul ability: 2,000 extra pounds (routine taxicab 4x2).
-Maximum hauling capacity: 10,400 pounds (normal taxi 4x2).
-Gas capacity: 26.4 gallons.
-Axle ratio: 3.90:1, 4.10:1, 4.30:1.
-Transfer situation low array: 2.618:1.
-Crawl ratio: 37.52:1 (6A w/4.30:1 axle).
-Minimum ground clearance: 10-10.2 inches (4x2); 10.4-10.6 inches (4x4).
-Technique angle: 27-29 levels.
-Separation angle: 24-27 degrees.
-Cargo floor size: 66.7 inches (CrewMax), 78.7 inches (common bed), 97.6 inches (long bed).
-Cargo flooring size: 66.4 inches.
-Freight floor width at wheel well: 50 inches.
-Freight bed depth: 22.2 inches.