"Tundra Toyota" - what has prepared us new?

Knowing about the addiction of Americans to big cars, the Toyota company in 1999 ventured to enter the American market with its full-size pickup Tundra Toyota. Due to its patency, quality and relatively low cost, this model is still popular in the US.

The first generation of cars "Tundra Toyota" was equipped with two power units: the usual 190-strong, volume of 3.4 liters, and a powerful "monster" in 245 hp. In terms of size, the Japanese pickup occupied a niche between pick-ups "Ford Siries" and "Dodge Ram 1500". By styling and construction of the "Tundra" is unified with an off-road car Toyota Sequoia.

Toyota Tundra -2013

An updated pick-up was presented at the Chicago Motor Show in 2013. The model was specially created for the North American market, and will be produced only in the USA. The Russian dealers "Tundra" will not be officially sold, but the pick-up can be easily purchased in Russia by ordering a car from overseas.

External data of the new pickup truck

Appearance of the car "Tundra Toyota" was developed by Californian designers. As a result, the pickup received characteristic American features. Powerful, aggressive kind, the front part gives it a resemblance to the mastodon. And in size this giant is one of the largest representatives of its class. The length of the car in the Crew Max version is 5.8 meters. This version is considered the most comfortable and spacious.

Compared with the pre-style model in the exterior of the pickup there have been noticeable changes. The height of the radiator grille has decreased , but its width has increased. As a result, the headlights became even more compact. The bonnet received a chrome trim, visually widening the size of the radiator and giving the car a somewhat sinister look. The front bumper has become more embossed.

Noticeably changed and the body. The wheel arches became larger and wider, and the wings received a strict relief. At the stern, the shape of the side lights changed , and the groove on the rear panel eased. Despite its solid dimensions, the updated pickup "Tundra Toyota" began to look less arrogant and heavyweight, like its predecessor.

Interior

If in appearance there were insignificant changes, the interior of the renovated car changed radically. The driver's seat has become more ergonomic, finishing materials - better. In general, the interior is designed in the style of "toyota" SUVs. High-quality plastic, natural leather trim, contrasting inserts on a massive front panel, large buttons - all this effectively distinguishes a pickup among "classmates."

The driver's seat, however, like the SUV itself, is designed for a very large person. The driver of medium size risks "drowning" in a three-dimensional armchair, and, in order not to "fly out of the saddle," he will have to hold on tightly to the wheel. The seat is comfortable, but there is not even a hint of lateral support.

The steering wheel is large, multifunctional. The instrument panel is well visible with large dials and a contrasting screen. On the console is located the screen of the multimedia system, and just below - the control of climate control.

Technical characteristics of the car "Tundra Toyota"

For the restyling version of the SUV, only the petrol line of power units is provided. There are no diesel. The weakest motor is a four-liter 270-strong engine. It is equipped with a five-speed box-automatic.

The most "charged" modification of the pickup received under the hood 5.7-liter unit in 361 hp. This "monster" is compiled with a six-band "automatic". The appetite for the engine is impressive. In a mixed mode, he needs at least 18 liters of fuel per hundred km. However, not only fuel consumption is impressive, but also the cost of this version of the Toyota Tundra. The price of Crew Max starts at $ 31,000.

According to IIHS experts, the crash test of the Toyota Tundra pickup truck showed that the SUV has the highest level of safety among cars of this class.