Toyota Tundra 2002

Toyota Tundra 2002: Presented for 2000, the Tundra was the first full-size Japanese-brand pickup and the initial with a V-8 engine option. A limited-slip differential is recently available for V-8 models, and the SR5 could have new optional chrome-style wheels. Minimal designs now feature several brand-new conventional attributes, which include a costs cassette/in-dash CD changer audio system, antilock brakes, daytime running lights, keyless entry as well as an anti-theft system.

The Tundra comes as a regular-cab model with an 8-foot cargo bed or as an Accessibility Taxi (extended-cab) with rear-hinged back entrances as well as a 6.5-foot bed. A 3.4-liter V-6 engine mates with either a manual or automatic transmission, while the 4.7-liter V-8 includes the automated transmission only. The Tundra functions as the basis for the Sequoia sport utility vehicle and also is built at the same Indiana plant. Opponents consist of the full crop of residential full-size pick-ups: Chevrolet Silverado, Dodge Ram, Ford F-150 and also GMC Sierra.

Toyota Tundra 2002

Outside

Regular-cab Tundras have an 8-foot cargo bed, while the four-door extended Access Taxicab version gets a 6.25-foot bed. The Access Taxicab has 2 rear-hinged back entrances that cannot be opened until the front doors are open. Unlike some examples of the extended-cab layout, the slim rear doors have exterior deals with. 3 trim degrees are offered: base, SR5 and also Minimal V8.

Both body styles ride a 128.3-inch wheelbase as well as stretch to 217.5 inches long generally. Comparative, a regular-cab Ford F-150 with an 8-foot freight bed as well as an F-150 SuperCab with a 6.5-foot bed are both 225.5 inches long. The Tundra's optimum payload is an also 2,000 pounds, while the F-150 has an optimum payload of 3,150 pounds. A TRD (Toyota Competing Advancement) Off-Road Package is offered, which comes with dynamic price springtimes, Bilstein gas shocks, all-terrain tires, aluminum-alloy wheels, overfenders, haze lights as well as contoured mudguards.

Inside

Routine taxicabs as well as Accessibility Taxis can have either a set of contoured captain's chairs or a 60/40-split front bench that holds three residents. A power driver's seat as well as two-level console is consisted of with the captain's chairs. Access Taxis add a three-place, 60/40-split rear seat with a fold-down facility armrest. Both fifty percents of the rear pillow fold conveniently to produce added storage room, or prized possessions can be concealed in a storage space compartment under the padding. Leather furniture is optional on the state-of-the-art Limited model. Sun visors have pullout expansions.

Under the Hood

A standard, 190-horsepower, 3.4-liter V-6 engine mates with either a five-speed handbook or a four-speed-automatic transmission. The optional 245-hp, 4.7-liter, "i-Force" V-8 groups with the automatic system just.

The Tundra's Touch-Select four-wheel-drive system can be moved in or from 4WD High up on the step using control panel controls. Towing ability is as high as 7,200 extra pounds with the V-8 engine.

Safety

Four-wheel anti-skid brakes are basic on the Tundra Limited and optional on other designs. Double front airbags include a passenger-side cutoff switch.

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