2012 toyota Tundra Specs

2012 Toyota Tundra Specs: Toyota went for the jugular in the 2007 version year when it presented the second-generation Tundra full-size pickup truck with a powerful 5.7-liter V-8 engine as well as six-speed automatic transmission. Today, the Tundra encounters much stiffer competitors from Chevrolet, Ram, GMC and Ford half-ton pick-ups, all which have actually been updated or modified since 2007. Particular setups of the Tundra can seat up to 6 people.

The Tundra comes in 2- or four-wheel drive and in 3 taxi styles: routine cab, Dual Cab and also CrewMax. The CrewMax is the biggest cab in the half-ton sector given that Chrysler ceased the Huge Taxicab alternative for the Ram 1500. The CrewMax comes just with a 5-foot, 6-inch bed, while various other versions can be purchased with either a 6.5-foot or an 8-foot cargo bed.


2012 Toyota Tundra Specs


New for 2012

A brand-new Chrome Package for Dual Cab and also CrewMax vehicles consists of a chrome exhaust pointer, chrome side mirrors, chrome door manages and 18-inch chrome-clad wheels. The Cold Area Package, heated side mirrors and daytime running lights are currently basic on all models, as well as a backup electronic camera is a brand-new feature of the Limited trim level. The cockpit console currently has a black finish, as well as the towing package is not packed with other alternatives and also must currently be ordered individually.

Exterior

Toyota made certain this Tundra would not have sand started its face by designing a big, brawny pick-up that looks like it can bully any kind of vehicle on the marketplace-- at least from the front. The enormous grille, sculptured hood and husky bumper provide a frightening head-on sight. From the side, the Tundra is instead traditional. A deck-rail flexible tie-down system is optional for all freight beds.

Outside features consist of:

-17-, 18- or 20-inch wheels
-Optional power-sliding back home window
-Optional power moonroof

Inside

The Tundra's interior is designed to fit working individuals. The control handles are very easy to grip, despite having work handwear covers, and also the determines are very easy to review at a glimpse but positioned at the end of lengthy barrels in the dashboard. There are lots of storage space alternatives, specifically with a center console that can hold a laptop and hanging documents. Also the regular cab Tundra has sufficient area behind the seats to hold five-gallon paint containers. The seats are broad, encouraging and comfy. The Platinum Package adds luxury touches that previously were just available in vehicles like high-end Ford F-150s.

Interior functions include:

-Requirement dual-zone a/c
-2 front 12-volt power electrical outlets
-Front bench or bucket seats
-Optional leather furniture

Under the Hood

Mechanical functions consist of:

-270-horsepower, 4.0-liter V-6 with aluminum block and cylinder heads, dual 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 cylinder heads, dual overhead camshafts and 4 valves each cylinder, with 327 pounds-feet of torque
-381-hp, 5.7-liter V-8 with light weight aluminum block and also cyndrical tube heads, twin expenses camshafts as well as 4 shutoffs per cyndrical tube, with 401 pounds-feet of torque
-Five-speed automatic transmission (V-6).
-Six-speed automatic (V-8s).
-Four-wheel drive available on V-8 designs.

Security

Trailer-sway control and brake override technology are typical. Trailer-sway control makes use of a truck's stability control sensing units to spot unplanned side-to-side activity at the rear wheels while towing and uses the truck's antilock braking system to neutralize yaw brought on by undesirable trailer movement.

Other safety functions consist of:.

-Antilock brakes.
-Electronic security system.
-Side-impact air bags for the front seats.
-Side curtain airbags.
-Optional back-up electronic camera.