2011 toyota Tundra

2011 Toyota Tundra: Toyota went for the jugular in the 2007 model year when it presented the second-generation Tundra. It sported a powerful 5.7-liter V-8 engine and also six-speed automatic.
Today, the Tundra deals with much stiffer competition from Chevrolet, Ram vehicles, GMC and also Ford half-ton pickups, all which have been upgraded or revised because 2007.

The Tundra is available in 2- or four-wheel drive, and also in 3 taxicab designs: routine taxi, Dual Taxi and also CrewMax. The CrewMax is the largest taxicab in the half-ton segment given that Chrysler terminated the Mega Cab choice for the Dodge Ram 1500. The CrewMax comes only with a 5-foot, 6-inch bed, while various other variations can be ordered with either a 6-foot, 6-inch bed, or an 8-foot cargo bed. Trim levels include Tundra, SR5 as well as Limited.


2011 Toyota Tundra


New for 2011

Toyota has actually announced several mechanical and also function adjustments for the 2011 Tundra light-duty pickup truck.

The 2011 Tundra will certainly obtain several indoor updates that consist of discontinuing an ashtray as a typical attribute and replacing the cigarette lighter with a 12-volt power outlet. The headrests have been modified with a new layout.

Mechanical changes consist of updating the base 4.0-liter V-6 engine with a double VVT-i system with roller rockers as well as hydraulic lifters that could variably adjust both the intake as well as exhaust shutoffs for enhanced efficiency and also effectiveness. The 4.0-liter V-6 makes 270 horsepower as well as 278 pounds-feet of torque, up 34 hp as well as 12 pounds-feet from the 2006-2010 Tundra.

In order to help enhance pulling security, trailer-sway control programs and brake override technology have actually been included as typical tools. Trailer-sway control uses a vehicle's stability control sensors to find unintended side-to-side motion at the back wheels while towing and uses the truck's antilock braking system in order to help counteract yaw triggered by unwanted trailer activity. A trailer brake controller allows the chauffeur to control the amount of gain (brake boost) related to the trailer's electric brakes when the vehicle driver uses the car's brakes.

Opposing a pattern that's gained energy in the past years, Toyota has actually lowered the optimum trailer-towing score of the Tundra half-ton for 2011, in one instance as much as 1,100 pounds.

Outside

Toyota made sure this Tundra would not have sand began its face by designing a huge, brawny pick-up that looks like it could bully any vehicle on the marketplace-- a minimum of from the front. The massive grille, sculptured hood as well as husky bumper offer a daunting head-on view. From the side, the Tundra is rather standard. A deck-rail flexible tie-down system is readily available for all freight beds.

Inside

The Tundra's interior is created to accommodate working individuals. The control handles are simple to hold, even in work gloves, and also the assesses are very easy to review at a glimpse however positioned at the end of long barrels in the dashboard. There are lots of storage alternatives, particularly with a facility console that could hold a laptop and hanging data. Even the normal cab Tundra has enough area behind the seats to hold five-gallon paint pails. The seats are large, encouraging and also comfortable. The brand-new Platinum Bundle includes luxury touches that previously were only readily available in trucks like premium Ford F-150s.

Under the Hood

Mechanical functions consist of:

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

Safety

Toyota stresses safety and security with a collection of electronic braking technologies that assist vehicle drivers prevent accidents. All are tied into the antilock braking system. They consist of grip control, brake help, electronic stability control and trailer-sway control. Toyota also has electronic brake-force circulation, which readjusts braking pressure inning accordance with cargo load. The Tundra does not hold back on airbags, with side-impact airbags in front as well as side curtain airbags basic on all versions.

Safety functions include:

-Front as well as back finder car park help.
-Available backup camera.
-Three-point seat belts whatsoever placements.
-Trailer-sway control.

Of Passion to Vehicle Owners.

-Optimum gross lorry weight score: 7,000-7,200 extra pounds (CrewMax 4x4).
-Maximum payload capacity: 2,000 extra pounds (routine taxi 4x2).
-Maximum towing capability: 10,400 extra pounds (routine taxi 4x2).
-Fuel ability: 26.4 gallons.
-Axle ratio: 3.90:1, 4.10:1, 4.30:1.
-Transfer situation 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).
-Approach angle: 27-29 levels.
-Separation angle: 24-27 levels.
-Cargo flooring size: 66.7 inches (CrewMax), 78.7 inches (basic bed), 97.6 inches (lengthy bed).
-Freight flooring size: 66.4 inches.
-Cargo floor size at wheel well: 50 inches.
-Freight bed deepness: 22.2 inches.