The Japanese concern introduced the first generation of its model in 1999. Since that time, the tundra has managed to get a lot of positive feedback and has been awarded various diplomas for quality, reliability and cost.
In general, it should be noted that the release of the tundra was focused mainly on the American market, which was a rather bold and daring step on the part of the Japanese: we all know that there are enough pickups in the States. Nevertheless, Toyota managed to combine only the best features of Japanese and American cars in its model. But what do domestic drivers think about the car?
First generation. Appearance and interior
The first-generation Tundra turned out to be a rather nice pickup truck, which, according to the owners, did not express its “American nature”, which cannot be said about the second generation, which we will consider below. Returning to the first model, we note that its appearance caused absolutely no complaints from drivers.2003 was marked for the tundra by restyling. The model received three horizontal slats instead of a radiator grille. They were offered either in body color or chrome. By the way, those drivers who got exactly the chrome cladding speak positively about the finish of the trims, so you can not be afraid of changing their appearance over time.
Also, the model received other bumpers with built-in foglights, other light elements and some improvements in the cabin.
Affected changes and valid options for pickup cabs. A new one has been added to the basic version with a short cab and to the four-seater version: a cab with steps on the loading platform in order to simplify the loading / unloading of the car. But since the use of pickups has not really taken root in us, as they do in the States, the innovations regarding the cab have occurred almost imperceptibly for motorists. Most often, a four-seater model appeared on our market, which, however, has certain disadvantages. To get acquainted with them, let's move on to the consideration of the tundra salon.
So, in general, the interior is quite spacious, there is more than enough space for the driver and passenger in front. The seats are equipped with armrests, but owners complain about the lack of height adjustment and weak lateral support. Otherwise, the front of the cabin evokes only positive emotions from drivers. All devices are readable, conveniently placed, except, perhaps, hours. They are located at the very bottom of the dashboard, so getting used to their location takes some time.
What else do our drivers highlight? "Poker" of the machine. Despite the location of the automatic transmission lever (under the steering wheel), which is uncharacteristic for us, all motorists note the practicality of such a solution and instant adaptability to this feature of the car.
Now let's talk about the cons of the cabin. It's about the back row of seats. So:
- first of all, the owners talk about the extremely uncomfortable placement of passengers in the back, since the back of the rear seats is almost vertical;
- in addition, due to the fact that the cabin is one and a half, the back row is moved as close as possible to the front, and therefore there is almost no room for knees;
- finally, the fact that the accommodation of three passengers is quite possible, but extremely uncomfortable, is also noted.
“It’s too crowded in the back, if the three of us sit down, then every hour and a half you will have to stop and warm up, otherwise your legs and back are terribly numb.”
On the other hand, the width of the cab allows you to stretch out on the back sofa to your full height, even for a person with the height of a basketball player.
Let's talk about engines and suspension
Initially, the Tundra was offered with two petrol engines:- 3.4-liter 190 hp with a declared consumption of 12.5 liters per hundred;
- and a 245-horsepower unit with a volume of 4.7 liters.
- new engine with a volume of 4.0 liters and a power of 236 hp. (it consumes, according to the manufacturer, no more than 15 liters).
Most often, we have a model with a 4.7-liter unit, which has proven itself positively in terms of reliability and stability. The only thing to consider is the appetite of this engine. With a quiet ride, it requires at least 17 liters per hundred kilometers, and if you like to push the gas pedal, then be prepared for an indicator of 22 liters.
As for the suspension, here the Japanese proposed a traditional layout:
- spar frame, characterized by strength;
- independent front suspension, torsion bar, double wishbones;
- rigid rear bridge on springs.
Studying the tundra in action
Driving performance of Toyota in its immediate owners is delighted, and their friends - envy. The car, according to the drivers, on the road manifests itself unexpectedly dynamic and self-confident. Acceleration is always stable, you just need to get comfortable with the electronic accelerator pedal, as it is very sensitive to even the slightest touch.“The tundra just amazed me, I have never experienced such a drive behind the wheel!”
However, we have already noted that the 4.7-liter engine has received the greatest distribution among domestic motorists. The experience of operating a car with such an engine has shown that there is much more power than the supporting structure can afford. For this reason, the car goes into a skid very easily (especially if at first you are not used to the gas pedal yet), which is also facilitated by a pickup truck that is too light in the back. Experienced owners are advised to create a kind of ballast, for example. From sandbags thrown into the back. In this case, you can safely enter any turns without fear of skidding.
And now the disadvantages
Concluding the review of the operating experience of the first generation tundra car, we note a few more shortcomings that our compatriots identified:1. The operation of the brake system.
Tundra owners talk about a rather long braking distance for a car, so they recommend keeping a more distant distance from moving cars in front.
2. Part-time transmission system.
This system involves a plug-in all-wheel drive. This can be done by simply pressing a button at speeds up to 100 km / h. However, experienced drivers do not recommend using this button without a clear need: too much load at this moment is transferred to the transmission nodes.
3. Engage/deactivate low gear.
Again, this is done with a button. But a characteristic feature of the all-wheel drive version (and the tundra is also produced with rear-wheel drive) is a significant rumble of the transfer case, which grows as the speed increases. If you believe the manufacturer, then this is normal (at least as indicated in the manual). But many motorists still cannot put up with this noise, and therefore attribute the work of the transfer case to the shortcomings of the tundra.
If we still buy
Officially, a pickup truck is not supplied to the Russian market. Neither the first generation nor the second. Therefore, it is possible to purchase only on the market / on the ad. The basic equipment of the car includes:
- Cruise control;
- air conditioning;
- electric drives of mirrors, glasses, driver's seat;
- immobilizer;
- central locking;
- alloy wheels.
Meet the second generation
The second generation of the Tundra appeared in 2006, when the corresponding concept was presented at the Los Angeles Auto Show. This model is purely American, as it was developed there, and is also produced in the USA. Hence the corresponding appearance: huge rough forms, impressiveness and power.Let's start again with appearance. The differences are seen in the following:
- new large chrome grille;
- massive front bumper;
- increased head optics;
- other sizes, surpassing the previous model in all respects (length - 5.8 m, width - 2 m, height - 1.95 m).
Impressive in the new tundra and interior. Now it is not just spacious and neat, but also multifunctional. As options, it became possible to order leather trim, install a solid audio system, and a rear video camera. What the owners especially praise is the new driver's seat, which can now be adjusted in as many as ten (!) Positions.
Our drivers also respond positively to the quality of the interior trim. Although it does not have wood inserts, all the materials are neat, carefully fitted and effective. Some of the motorists note only the modesty of the dashboard against the background of the rich equipment of the rest of the cabin.
The tundra salon also received a good rating among the owners for its numerous boxes and niches for small things. However, the dimensions of these compartments allow you to place almost a sports bag in them.
But most of all, I was pleased with the interior of the new Toyota by the fact that it has much more space for rear passengers. Moreover, the second generation is also available with a full-fledged cabin for two rows of seats, when, according to the figurative expression of one of the drivers, “you can get lost” on the back sofa.
New iForce under the hood and other changes
A number of engines have changed slightly. The previous units with a volume of 4.0 and 4.7 liters have been preserved, and a new 381-horsepower "giant" with a volume of 5.7 liters has been developed. It is characterized by the presence of a dual valve timing system with electronic control, i.e. the valves are actuated by separate camshafts. The new engine, by the way, is quite economical. Consumption does not exceed 17 liters per hundred kilometers.All engines are equipped with only an automatic box: the old ones are paired with the previous 5-speed automatic, and for the new one, the manufacturer has created a six-speed box.
The changes also affected the brake system, so that drivers changed their minds about its quality. New heavy-duty front discs, the presence of rear disc brakes, as well as four-piston calipers significantly affected the behavior of the car after pressing the brake pedal. In addition, motorists note that numerous electronic systems, together with a high-class cooling system, give peace of mind. 
Let's ride with the wind
Those people who happened to buy a second-generation Toyota Tundra pickup truck, first of all, note the high quality of sound insulation. Everyone knows that this problem is a kind of stumbling block for the Japanese concern. However, the model in question pleasantly surprised all drivers without exception.There is also excellent accelerating dynamics for a car of this size. Up to a speed of 100 km / h, the device accelerates in 6.5 seconds. The figure is really impressive.
Changed, according to motorists, and the very feeling of driving, and handling parameters. So, now the feeling of "independent rear" is not so pronounced, although for reliability, many still use homemade ballast in the back. Also, the car began to resemble the nature of the steering more like a large passenger car than a truck. The steering wheel is very sensitive, but at the same time soft and smooth. The new machine proved to be excellent among our compatriots: judging by the reviews, the switching takes place quickly and almost imperceptibly, without jerks.
Acquisition Issues
The new Toyota Tundra configuration offers much richer equipment. So, initially the buyer, among other things, is offered:- traction control system;
- stabilization system;
- Cruise control;
- climate control;
- bluetooth.
The Toyota Tundra pickup, introduced in 1999, was aimed exclusively at the US market and had to compete with traditional American bestsellers in this class, primarily with "". The car, which was produced at the plant in Indiana, was in stable demand: more than 100 thousand cars were sold annually.
Initially, Toyota Tundra was equipped with 3.4 V6 engines (190 hp) and 4.7 V8 with 245 hp. with. In 2005, the “junior” was replaced with a four-liter engine (236 hp), and the “eight” became more powerful - 271 or 282 hp. with. The transmission could be manual or automatic.
2nd generation, 2007
The Toyota Tundra is a huge pickup truck for the US market that has been produced in the US since 2007.
The car has versions with a single-row, one-and-a-half and double cab. A 4.0 V6 engine (236 hp) is installed on the basic version, more powerful versions are equipped with 4.6 and 5.7 liter V8 engines (310 and 381 hp, respectively). Gearbox - only automatic.
The second generation Toyota Tundra pickup is designed on a common platform with an SUV.
The frankly weak sales of the Toyota Tundra in the US are explained quite simply. Firstly, the pickup audience is not urban hipsters who, for an extra mile per gallon, are ready to sell their homeland with giblets and switch to a Japanese hybrid. Conservative Americans prefer a local product, since there are already three options to choose from, one is better than the other. Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado and RAM, each in its own way, are very good. Secondly, against the background of competitors, the current generation of the Tundra is frankly outdated - probably, the attitude towards it will change with the release of a new generation. Thirdly, the Japanese pickup truck is not large enough - you can’t choose a super-heavy version with a twin in the back.
However, Tundra also has something to answer colleagues. Three cab options, body length and wheelbase size, four gasoline engines from a 4-liter V6 to a 5.7-liter V8 and a lot of performance and finish options ... Of course, it’s far from records, but, for example, a good 4.7 tons on a pickup truck with a 5.7-liter engine and an optional package for additional cooling of the engine and transmission, you can drag it on a trailer.
Toyota Tundra" 2006–13
Important 4 Tundra pluses are: 1GR-FE, 2UZ-FE, 1UR-FE and 3UR-FE. And this is not a joke: all the engines offered for the pickup truck are among the successful, reliable and, as Toyota likes to say, “indestructible”. Of course, on a heavy pickup truck, a lot depends on the style of operation and quality of service: after all, the “youngest” V6 with the 1GR-FE index, for example, was offered for a much more modest Land Cruiser Prado 120. Nevertheless, its 236 horsepower (which for several years before the restyling in 2014 they raised it to 270) and 361 Nm of torque is enough for most tasks, the power fits into a more or less acceptable tax niche, and maintenance comes down to the elementary: timely oil and antifreeze changes, valve adjustment and monitoring the integrity of gaskets. At the same time, a resource of half a million without a major overhaul does not seem to be an unattainable result even for this motor.
1GR-FE 4.0L V6
Perhaps too much has already been said about the UZ series: these motors have become legendary not only for lovers of “real Japanese quality”, but also proved their status in practice. The word "millionaire" here does not sound like an artistic exaggeration: given the same good service that was mentioned above, its resource by modern standards can be fantastic. The main thing is not to think that attachments and timing are also eternal here: replacing the belt and inspecting the cooling system should be done at least once every hundred thousand.
The UR series engines, also offered for the Tundra, are the most voluminous and powerful units: 1UR-FE has 4.7 liters and 310 hp in its arsenal, and 3UR-FE has a maximum of 5.7 liters and 381 hp. In the absence of obvious weaknesses, this promises a stable resource due to work in more sparing modes. Both engines, by the way, are installed on the flagships of the “passenger-off-road” line: Toyota Land Cruiser 200 and Lexus LX 570.
Under the hood of Toyota Tundra "2009–13 But unlike the aforementioned SUVs, the Tundra has another major advantage: it's a pickup truck. No, we mean not only the functionality of the body - but the fact that these cars, taking into account their gross weight, are cleared not like cars, but like trucks - which means that the transport tax on such a car will be significantly lower. For example, for a Lexus with a 5.7-liter engine in Moscow, you will have to pay 57 thousand rubles of transport tax, and for a Tundra with the same 3UR-FE - “only” 26.5 thousand.
Another relatively pleasant property of Japanese pickups can be considered their price. American trucks with us remain not only and not so much a functional thing as a fashion one - but the Tundra, although you can’t deny it “coolness”, also remains the choice of economic and pragmatic people. Hence the price tags for the model: second-generation pickups cost from about 1.2 million rubles for the "bottom of the market", and already for about 1.5 million you can count on buying a decent car. For example, with the largest cabin and in the Platinum configuration, taking into account bargaining, you can try to put it in this amount.
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The Tundra pickup truck was first introduced in 99 and immediately became a favorite of Americans due to its reliability, quality and relatively low price. Prior to this, full-size pickups were the lot of only American brands. Toyota became a pioneer and combined the best of American and Japanese cars in the Tundra.
Design
The design turned out to be ordinary: a strong spar frame, an independent front torsion bar suspension on double wishbones and a rigid rear axle on springs. Two drive versions are available: traditional rear-wheel drive or automatic all-wheel drive.
Liters and horses
A big pickup truck needs a big engine. Toyota installed two engines on the first generation Tundra: a 3.4-liter V6 (190 horsepower), or a 4.7-liter V8 and 245 horsepower.
In 2003, Toyota specialists carried out a deep restyling of the Tundra pickup truck. The exterior was changed (radiator grille, headlights, lights, front and rear bumpers) and the interior was refreshed. The power of the 4.7-liter V8 increased by 26 “horses”, and the 3.4-liter engine was replaced by a new 4.0-liter V6 with a capacity of 236 hp. The vast majority of the Tundra had a 5-speed automatic, and a 6-speed manual was quite rare.
New male design
The second generation of the pickup appeared in 2006 at the Chicago Auto Show. The appearance of the car has radically changed: the Tundra has become larger and rough chopped forms have appeared - a real male "truck"! Now Toyota Tundra is one of the largest in the class. A third type of cabin has been added - now standard, one and a half and double are available.
The increased weight and size required new, more powerful powertrains. And especially for the luxury version of the Tundra, they created a new V8 with a volume of 5.7 liters and a power of 381 hp. It will be paired with a new six-speed automatic transmission. On more budget modifications, engines and transmissions from the first generation remained.
The new generation boasts a host of electronic assistants that allow you to tow heavy loads and a trailer without any problems even in the most difficult weather conditions. Tundra in a luxury configuration is an ideal car for a traveler. Although simpler modifications can be purely utilitarian, given the rather low cost in the states (from $22,490).
The Toyota Tundra is a full-size pickup truck that competes with the Ford F-150, GMC Siera, Chevrolet Silverado, and Dodge Ram. The machine is popular mainly in the USA. The car is produced in the United States, in Texas. The car was developed in 2000 on the Toyota Sequoia platform. In 2000 and 2008, Toyota Tundra was nominated for prestigious awards from the famous American Motor Trend magazine.
Toyota Turndra is a classic pickup truck with a frame structure, available in two- or four-door bodies. In the basic mode, the car is rear-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive is connected manually. Since 2007, the second generation Toyota Tundra has been produced, and in 2013 the model was restyled. The car received an appearance in the style of modern Toyota models.
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Toyota Tundra engines. The official fuel consumption rate per 100 km.
Generation 1 (2000-2006)
Petrol engines:
- 3.3 liters, 190 liters. s., mechanics, four-wheel drive, 14.7 / 12.4 l per 100 km
- 4.7 liters, 245 liters. with., automatic, all-wheel drive, 15.7 / 13 l per 100 km.
- 4.7 liters, 282 liters. s., mechanics, four-wheel drive, 15.5 / 13 l per 100 km.
Generation 2 (2007-present)
Petrol engines:
- 4.6 liters, 276 liters. s., automatic, rear-wheel drive, 14.6 l per 100 km
- 4.7 liters, 276 liters. s., automatic, rear-wheel drive, 15.7 / 13.1 l per 100 km
- 5.7 liters, 381 liters. with., automatic, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive, 17/16 l per 100 km.
Toyota Tundra owner reviews
Generation 1
- Maxim, Yaroslavl. My Tundra has everything you need for off-roading - a powerful 4.7-liter engine (power 270 hp), an energy-intensive suspension with long travel, as well as a ground clearance of more than 200 mm and excellent smoothness. Despite the large number of cylinders and engine displacement, fuel consumption is kept around 14 liters per hundred - I consider this indicator normal for such a “heart”.
- Ruslan, Petrozavodsk. I have a 2006 Toyota Tundra with a 4.7 liter petrol engine that makes 282 horsepower. This motor is surprisingly economical for its displacement. In the urban cycle, this unit is very voracious, but within reason - even in traffic jams, the consumption does not exceed 16-17 liters per 100 km. I am very pleased with the car. Excellent dynamics, because it was not in vain that I bought a version with such an engine. In the combined cycle, the 4.7-liter engine also consumes in this area - 16-18 liters per 100 km. If you skid heavily, for example, off-road or in deep snow, then the consumption will increase to 18 liters. The noise is felt both outside and inside. Vibrations pass through the front panel, but this only adds emotions and adrenaline.
- Semyon, Tver region. Mileage of my Tundra recently exceeded 100 thousand kilometers. The car is doing well, despite its advanced age. The car was purchased in 2000, with a 3.4-liter engine, automatic and all-wheel drive. The car impressed in the urban driving mode, as well as in the extra-urban cycle and off-road. I mean fuel efficiency - the average consumption in the city reaches 14 liters, and outside the city it does not exceed 11 liters per 100 km. Off-road it turns out 13-15 liters, depending on the load.
Generation 2
Engine 4.6
- Oleg, Pyatigorsk. I have a Toyota Tundra with an automatic and a 4.6-liter engine. The car is comfortable and dynamic, with an impenetrable chassis. The frame structure withstands all road bumps, and speed bumps can be passed at a decent speed. By the way, in the city the car eats 15 liters per hundred, and on the roads it turns out 16-17 liters.
- Vladislav, St. Petersburg. I drive a 2008 Tundra, a car with a powerful 4.6-liter engine - its power is 310 horsepower. The automatic transmission enhances an already excellent ride thanks to the high-travel, energy-intensive suspension. This car is bought by wealthy and business people who do not need to prove anything. The car turned out to be very economical, and the fuel consumption of 15 liters has not changed much since the start of operation - it fluctuates at the same level. A car with a roomy interior and a huge trunk. The suspension smooths out all the bumps and increases off-road capabilities. The powerful motor is designed for a large power reserve.
- Igor, Kaliningrad region. I have had many SUVs and the Toyota Tundra is one of them. I drove it from 2010 to 2013. The car impresses with dynamics and efficiency - I did not expect this from a powerful 310-horsepower engine. The car is absolutely not voracious for its segment - I consider a consumption of 14-15 liters acceptable for this class of car. For a person who decides to purchase such a car, high maintenance costs should not be a problem. After all, you need to weigh the pros and cons before buying this car. Actually, I did just that.
Engine 4.7
- Rinat, Ufa. I've been driving a Toyota Tundra since I was a teenager. We already had the first generation Tundra, but my father decided to change to a newer second generation Tundra, despite the similar design and equipment. A version with a more powerful motor was chosen - that was the point. But it consumes more - from 13 to 17 liters, depending on the complexity of off-road.
- Mikhail, Moscow region. This car is not for showing off, but for business. I bought it specifically for off-road driving, and for the city I have a Toyota Corolla. I only had cars of this brand. In general, I love Japanese cars. For what? Rather, for reliability and a developed dealer network, rather than for gluttony. For example, my Tundra with a 4.7-liter engine consumes more than 15 liters per 100 km. Perhaps this is her only drawback. Impressive dimensions do not count, because thanks to them the car looks brutal, and in the city everyone passes me.
- Nikita, Dnepropetrovsk. My Toyota Tundra has 75 thousand kilometers on the odometer, I have a 2012 version with a 4.7-liter engine, power - 276 horsepower. A car with plug-in all-wheel drive, a solid frame structure and excellent smoothness. On any bumps, the car passes without any discomfort - this is a merit of a long-stroke suspension, as well as a large ground clearance. Fuel consumption from 13 to 16 liters depending on the load.
Engine 5.7
- Vitaly, Priozersk. A decent car for those who love off-road and cannot live without it. Therefore, I believe that my choice in favor of Toyota Tundra With a 5.7-liter engine is fully justified, despite the era of economical and environmentally friendly cars. Tundra will be relevant for a long time, at least off-road. The 380 horsepower engine consumes an average of 18-19 liters per 100 km, on heavy off-road consumption rarely exceeds 20 liters. Despite the large working volume, the cabin is relatively quiet. At idle, the engine is almost inaudible.
- Alexander, Belgorod. I rated the capabilities of the Toyota Tundra with a 5.7-liter engine at 5 plus. The car is not worse than any potential competitor, I mean off-road capabilities. In what the car is inferior to modern models, it is in fuel consumption - a 380-horsepower engine can easily eat more than 20 liters per 100 km, you should not be particularly surprised here.
- Boris, Ryazan. A stylish and impressive car - it seems to show what it is capable of with its appearance. Thus, the car hints that it has a 5.7-liter unit with a capacity of 380 horses under the hood. So I decided to take a version that matches the power with the design, so to speak. Fuel consumption is 18-20 liters per 100 km depending on the load.
- Konstantin, Sverdlovsk. I bought myself a 2015 Toyota Tundra, a used car in the maximum configuration. The 5.7-liter engine provides hurricane dynamics, I just did not expect such agility from an outdated aspirated engine. At the same time, the motor eats no more than 20 liters per 100 km - this is off-road, in the most extreme conditions. Automatic transmission reveals the potential of the engine well, but it still takes some of the power from it. Alas, you have to pay for comfort and pleasure. But there is still enough power in reserve, including when overcoming hills and climbs.
- Daniel, Perm region. Car of 2016, with a bunch of options and a 5.7-liter gasoline engine. The car is a beast, and it is not afraid of any obstacles. Fuel consumption in the range of 15-20 liters, depending on the load. The car is comfortable and spacious in all directions. You can fold the rear seats. The car sets up for a dynamic ride, despite the large body roll and long-travel suspension, as well as frightening rolls in corners.
- Mikhail, Novosibirsk. My Toyota Tundra has many flaws, but there are many more advantages. Actually, that's why I bought this colossus. A stylish five-meter pickup truck with an extended wheelbase (four doors), in the top configuration, with a 5.7-liter engine and automatic transmission, as well as all-wheel drive, consumes 18 liters per 100 km in the urban cycle. In deep snow it turns out 19-20 liters.
