2000 toyota Tundra

2000 Toyota Tundra: Tundra is the first real full-size Japanese-brand pickup. Introduced last summer as a very early 2000 version, Tundra replaces the midsize T100 in Toyota's schedule as well as straight tests full-size residential pick-ups such as the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado, Dodge Ram and GMC Sierra.

Constructed at a new Toyota plant in southern Indiana, the Tundra also is the first pick-up from a Japanese supplier to use a V-8 engine.

The Tundra's style will certainly be the structure for a full-size sport utility vehicle-- the Sequoia-- that will be integrated in Indiana as well as presented as a 2001 version.


2000 Toyota Tundra


Outside
Tundra comes as a regular-cab with an 8-foot cargo bed and as an extensive taxi (called Access Cab) with a 6.5-foot bed. The Accessibility Taxi has rear-hinged rear doors on both sides that can not be opened until the front doors are opened initially. Tundra, however, has exterior manages for the back doors instead of in the doorjamb.

Both body styles have a 128-inch wheelbase as well as overall length of 217 inches. By comparison, the Ford F-150 normal cab with an 8-foot bed and also the F-150 SuperCab with a 6.5-foot bed are both 224 inches long.

Tundra's maximum haul is 2,000 pounds, while the F-150's optimum is 3,220.

Interior

An appealing, properly designed dashboard in the Tundra positions all controls where they are very easy to see and also get to, and also front-seat passengers get comfy, spacious accommodations.

The three-place back seat on the Access Taxicab, nevertheless, is also small for adults unless the pole positions are pressed well forward. The rear seat is flat as a board, with a brief, difficult pillow and backrest. The rear cushion is split and also both fifty percents conveniently fold to produce even more storage space.

Routine taxicabs and Gain access to Cabs could have either a front bench seat that holds three or more pail seats. Leather furniture is optional on the top line Minimal model.

Under the Hood

A 3.4-liter V-6 with 190 horsepower is common as well as comes with either a five-speed handbook or four-speed transmission. A 4.7-liter V-8 with 245 horse power is optional and teams only with the automated.

Tundra's four-wheel-drive system enables altering in or out of 4WD High on the action with control panel controls. Four-wheel anti-skid brakes are optional across the board.

Efficiency

Tundra supplies less selections in dimensions as well as engines compared to its residential rivals, and it falls short in payload and towing capability. Nevertheless, with the V-8 this is possibly the best, most fine-tuned pickup available. Everything fits as well as runs with accuracy, and Tundra feels like it was made by Lexus (Toyota's deluxe division).