Toyota Tundra 2000
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Alfian Adi Saputra
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Sunday, June 3, 2018
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2000 Toyota Tundra
Developed at a brand-new Toyota plant in southerly Indiana, the Tundra likewise is the initial pickup from a Japanese manufacturer to offer a V-8 engine.
The Tundra's layout will be the structure for a full-size sport utility vehicle-- the Sequoia-- that will be constructed in Indiana as well as introduced as a 2001 version.
Toyota Tundra 2000
Outside
Tundra comes as a regular-cab with an 8-foot freight bed and as an extensive taxicab (called Access Cab) with a 6.5-foot bed. The Gain access to Cab has rear-hinged rear doors on both sides that could not be opened till the front doors are opened initially. Tundra, however, has outside takes care of for the rear doors instead of in the doorjamb.
Both body styles have a 128-inch wheelbase and also general size of 217 inches. By comparison, the Ford F-150 normal taxicab 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 payload is 2,000 pounds, while the F-150's optimum is 3,220.
Inside
An attractive, well-designed dashboard in the Tundra positions all controls where they are simple to see and reach, and front-seat passengers obtain comfy, roomy lodgings.
The three-place back seat on the Accessibility Taxicab, nonetheless, is too small for grownups unless the pole positions are pushed well onward. The rear seat is flat as a board, with a brief, tough pillow and back-rest. The back cushion is split as well as both fifty percents easily fold up to create more storage room.
Regular cabs and also Access Cabs can have either a front bench seat that holds three or two container seats. Natural leather upholstery is optional on the leading line Restricted design.
Under the Hood
A 3.4-liter V-6 with 190 horse power is typical and features either a five-speed handbook or four-speed automatic transmission. A 4.7-liter V-8 with 245 horse power is optional as well as groups just with the automatic.
Tundra's four-wheel-drive system enables changing in or out of 4WD High up on the relocation with control panel controls. Four-wheel anti-skid brakes are optional across the board.
Efficiency
Tundra offers fewer selections in dimensions and engines than its residential opponents, and it falls short in payload as well as towing capacity. Nonetheless, with the V-8 this is probably the best, most fine-tuned pick-up offered. Everything fits as well as operates with precision, and also Tundra feels like it was made by Lexus (Toyota's luxury division).