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Publicly introduced in 1998 as a 1999 model, the Tundra was initially to be called the '''T150'''. However, the [[Ford Motor Company]] and automotive pundits felt that this name was too close to the market-leading [[Ford F-Series|Ford F-150]], and the truck was quickly renamed to Tundra. |
Publicly introduced in 1998 as a 1999 model, the Tundra was initially to be called the '''T150'''. However, the [[Ford Motor Company]] and automotive pundits felt that this name was too close to the market-leading [[Ford F-Series|Ford F-150]], and the truck was quickly renamed to Tundra. |
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The Tundra was larger than the T100, but still suffered as being too small and carlike to pose a serious threat to the domestic pickup trucks. Although sales were double the dismal rate of the T100, the 100,000 Tundras sold each year failed to dent the surging Ford and GM trucks or the still-strong Dodge. |
The Tundra was larger than the T100, but still suffered as being too small and carlike to pose a serious threat to the domestic pickup trucks. Although sales were double the dismal rate of the T100, the 100,000 Tundras sold each year failed to dent the surging Ford and GM trucks or the still-strong Dodge. The exterior was updated for 2003, and new engines were introduced in 2005: a 4.0 L V6 and 4.7 L V8 with [[VVT-i]]. |
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The exterior was updated for 2003, and new engines were introduced in 2005: a 4.0 L V6 and 4.7 L V8 with [[VVT-i]]. |
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The Toyota Tundra is a full-size pickup truck sold by Toyota, replacing the T100. The Tundra was nominated for the North American Truck of the Year award and was Motor Trend magazine's Truck of the Year for 2000.
First generation
Publicly introduced in 1998 as a 1999 model, the Tundra was initially to be called the T150. However, the Ford Motor Company and automotive pundits felt that this name was too close to the market-leading Ford F-150, and the truck was quickly renamed to Tundra.
The Tundra was larger than the T100, but still suffered as being too small and carlike to pose a serious threat to the domestic pickup trucks. Although sales were double the dismal rate of the T100, the 100,000 Tundras sold each year failed to dent the surging Ford and GM trucks or the still-strong Dodge. The exterior was updated for 2003, and new engines were introduced in 2005: a 4.0 L V6 and 4.7 L V8 with VVT-i.
Second generation
A much larger Tundra was introduced at the Chicago Auto Show for model year 2008. It is larger than the competing Ford F-Series, Chevrolet Silverado, Dodge Ram, and Nissan Titan and sports styling like the Toyota FTX concept shown at the North American International Auto Show in 2004. The Tundra is built in Princeton, Indiana and San Antonio, Texas for the North American market.
Engine choices include a 4.0 L V6, 4.7 L V8, and new 5.7 L V8. A towing capacity of 10,000 lb (4536 kg) is promised.
Trivia
Some prototypes of the Tundra were given to racing legends Ivan "Ironman" Stewart and Rod Millen.
A Toyota Tundra was featured in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, and in 2003 the truck was also available in a special edition inspired by this movie and called Tundra T3.
A Double Cab version of Tundra was unveiled at the 2003 Chicago Auto Show and joined the Regular and Access Cab models in the 2004 model line up.
In 2004 it became part of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.
External links
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