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Autoworld.com - David Lee
- The all-new 2000 Toyota Tundra full-size pickup truck has arrived
with true competitive superiority in the areas of acceleration, braking and
towing. Tundra sets new standards in quality, value and safety features that have
come to be expected in a passenger car.
The Tundra is built exclusively at Toyota Motor Manufacturing,
Indiana (TMMI), an all-new $1.2-billion facility located in Gibson County, near the city
of Princeton. When plant construction is completed, the
two-million-square-foot facility will have the capacity to assemble two vehicles, with a combined
volume of 150,000 units per year, and employ approximately 2,300 team
members.
Beneath its hood, beats the heart of one of the most sophisticated power-plants ever offered in a full-size pickup. The all-new i-Force V8 engine
delivers class-leading acceleration, capable of running with the competition's optionalV8s. It has exceptional low-end torque and top-end acceleration, and
delivers more than 2,000 pounds of payload and up to 7,200 pounds of towing
capacity. Its blend of ride comfort, cornering, handling and off-highway performance
is unsurpassed.
The i-Force 4.7-liter engine is the first double-overhead cam, 32-valve V8offered in the segment. It also is one of the first V8 engines in the segment
to achieve a Low Emission Vehicle (L.E.V.) emissions classification. Most
mportant, this engine delivers 245 horsepower and 315 lbs.-ft. of torque.
Offered as standard is Tundra's capable 3.4-liter double-overhead cam,
24-valve V6 engine that generates 190 horsepower and 220 lbs.-ft. of torque.
Tundra comes in a wide variety of configurations including 2WD or 4WD,
two-door regular-cab with an eight-foot bed or four-door Access Cab with a six-
and-a-half-foot bed. Both the V8 and V6 engines are matched to a smooth- shifting, four-speed automatic transmission. The V6 also is available with a five-
speed manual transmission.
All Tundras are standard-equipped with power-assisted front-ventilated,
four piston caliper disc brakes and rear drums. Four-wheel anti-lock brakes
(ABS) also are available on all models.
The new Access Cab features large double-doors and one of the most
expansive entry areas in the segment. It also is the only four-door pickup to
feature interior and exterior handles on each door providing easier operation than
the commonly used door-jam mechanism.
The Access Cab's 60/40 rear split-bench seat provides seating for three
passengers, dual adjustable outboard headrests and a fold-down center armrest
with cup holders. Valuables can be hidden out of sight in a storage compartment
under the rear seat cushion or the cushion can be folded up to handle cargo,
instead of passengers.
Tundra packs a full load of roominess, comfort and convenience in both
regular and Access Cab layout. Tundra is available with either a front 60/40 split-bench seat with fold-down center console armrest or dual contoured captain's
chairs with power driver's seat and two-level center console. The extra-large
console features a removable tray and coin holder, cassette or CD storage below
and twin cup holders in front with up to 32-ounce capacity.
Tundra will offer a wide range of standard equipment that will include a
locking tailgate, dual 12-volt power outlets, driver- and passenger-side sun visors
with pull-out extensions, High Solar Energy-Absorbing glass and all-new sound
systems, including an optional 3-in-1 AM/FM cassette with a 6-CD in-dash changer and six speakers.
The Tundra combines class-leading ground clearance with an advanced
"touch select" four-wheel-d rive system that features a shift-on-the-fly electronically-control led transfer case on V8 models. The system includes
convenient control buttons located on the dashboard that switch the front differential and transfer case settings between
two-wheel- drive, high four-wheel-drive and low four-wheel-drive modes.
An optional Off-Road Package, jointly developed by Toyota Racing
Development (TRD) and Toyota, and inspired by legendary off-road racer Ivan
Stewart, delivers added excitement and performance to Tundra four-wheel-drive
Access Cab models. The TRD Off-Road Package features progressive rate springs,
Bilstien mono-tube high-pressure gas shocks with off-road tuned suspension, BF Goodrich all-terrain tires, alloy wheels, front and rear contoured
mudguards, fog lamps, overfenders and TRD custom badging.
An impressive list of available packages enhance Tundra's comfort and
convenience. The Tundra convenience package includes power windows and door locks, driver and passenger dual function sun visors with vanity mirrors,
cruise control, power chrome mirrors and sliding rear-window and privacy glass.
Additional optional equipment includes captains chairs with two-tiered center
console, deluxe audio systems and a variety of wheel styles and tire sizes. In
addition, the Limited Grade has optional leather-trimmed captains chairs with
driver-side power adjustment and simulated wood accent.
Tundra's roominess and comfort is complemented by a vast array of
safety features that include standard-equipped driver and front passenger air
bags with a passenger air bag cutoff switch, seat headrests and three-point
ALR/ELR seatbelts in all outboard positions, an energy absorbing steering column, side-door impact beams, rear center high mount stop lamp with cargo
lights and optional four-wheel ABS with Daytime Running Lights.
Color and Trim
Tundra will be offered in nine exterior colors including Natural White,
Platinum Metallic, Thunder Gray Metallic, Black, Sunfire Red Pearl, Autumn Red
Mica, Golden Sand Metallic, Imperial Jade Mica and Stellar Blue Pearl. A two-tone combination of Imperial Jade Mica/Thunder Gray Metallic also is offered.
Exterior colors will be complemented by Gray, Light Charcoal and Oak interiors.
Limited Warranty
Toyota's 36-month/36,000-mile basic new vehicle limited warranty applies
to all components other than normal wear and maintenance items. Additional 60-month limited warranties are available and cover powertrain for 60,000 miles and
corrosion perforation with no mileage limitation. Toyota dealers have complete
details on the limited warranty.
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