- pickup 90,600
- 2,446 below average
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- Redding, CA
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- 2,446 below average pickup 90,600 silver automatic
2012 toyota tundra review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Highly capable, dependable, comfortable. introductionthe toyota tundra is a full-size pickup offering value and dependability. We've found the tundra to be a stable, comfortable truck for towing a 20-foot enclosed car trailer over long distances. Towing capacities top 10,000 pounds on some models, and maximum payload ratings reach 2,000 pounds. there are no major changes for the 2012 toyota tundra, though there have been some packaging changes. Seating is available for three, five or six. Three bed lengths and three wheelbases are available. As with the other full-size pickups, trim levels cover a wide range to luxurious limited models with leather upholstery. All 2012 tundra models get a windshield wiper de-icer, daytime running lights, front and rear mudguards, and heated power outside mirrors. 2012 tundra limited and 2012 tundra trd rock warrior now come standard with rearview cameras. High-end models are available with gps navigation or a rear-seat entertainment system with a 9-inch lcd screen. An available deck rail system in the bed anchors moveable tie-down cleats rated at 220 pounds each. tundra's double overhead-cam 5. 7-liter v8 engine is rated at 381 horsepower and 401 pound-feet of torque. We've found the 5. 7-liter an excellent choice for towing trailers. The 5. 7-liter has epa fuel-economy ratings of 14/18 mpg city/highway, or 13/17 mpg with 4wd. Trailer ratings may appear low on some models because they are now rated according to a recently adopted standard developed by the society of automotive engineers. the smaller 4. 6-liter dohc v8 engine is rated at 310 horsepower and 327 pound-feet of torque, with slightly better epa fuel-economy ratings of 15/20 mpg city/highway, 14/19 mpg with 4wd. As with the 5. 7-liter engine, the 4. 6-liter has variable valve timing with intelligence (vvt-i), which optimizes valve timing for the best combination of performance, economy and emissions. Both v8 engines come with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The 4. 6-liter v8 is a good choice for owners who don't plan to do much towing. the base 4. 0-liter v6, introduced on the 2011 models, nets 270 horsepower, 278 pound-feet of torque and epa ratings of 16/20 mpg city/highway. The v6 is available only with two-wheel-drive regular cab and double cab models. The v6 weighs 300 pounds less than do the v8s resulting in better fuel economy. V6 models can't tow as much as the v8s but easily match the v8s for payload. The v6 comes with a 5-speed automatic. We think the v6 is a good choice for work trucks. lineupthe 2012 toyota tundra comes in three body styles: regular cab with 6 1/2-foot standard bed or 8-foot long bed, double cab with 6 1/2-foot standard bed or 8-foot long bed, and crew max with a 5 1/2-foot short bed. Choosing among them affects the wheelbase and overall length. the base tundra regular cab 4x2 25,155) is powered by the 4. 0-liter v6 with a 5-speed automatic transmission and comes with the 6 1/2-foot standard-length bed. The 8-foot long bed is available with the tundra regular cab 25,485). The 4. 6-liter v8 26,355) and 5. 7-liter v8 27,630) are available. Standard equipment includes an am/fm/cd/mp3 stereo with auxiliary audio input; manual dual-zone air conditioning; power windows, locks and mirrors; tilt steering; and gas-boosted tailgate-assist system. The standard wheels are 18-inch steel. Options include a sliding rear window 265), power heated towing mirrors 60), park assist sonar 500), and the previously described deck rail system 135). V8 models come with a tow package. Sr5 1,360) and sr5 upgrade 1,685) packages add more convenience features. The trd off-road package 2,690) essentially combines the sr5 upgrade with off-road wheels, tires, suspension and special appearance pieces. A work truck package 195 credit) comes with a blacked-out grille and bumpers and heavy-duty vinyl seats. The work truck also deletes the power windows, locks, and mirrors, and other features. tundra double cab 4x2 27,365) comes with the 4. 0-liter v6 and standard bed. The double cab features rear side doors like on an suv, and seats for as many as six. The 4. 6-liter v8 27,510), 5. 7-liter v8 28,755), and long bed 29,745) are optional on double cab 4x2 models. Tundra double cab equipment basically matches the regular cab, but adds cruise control, variable intermittent wipers, remote keyless entry, a map light, additional speakers and cupholders, and a 60/40 folding back seat. More options are available as well. Standard equipment includes heated, leather-trimmed front buckets; climate control; jbl audio with 12 speakers; power sliding rear glass; tilt/telescoping steering wheel; electroluminescent gauges; an auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass and programmable garage-door opener; and front and rear park-assist. A rearview camera comes standard. tundra crewmax 30,355) feature full-size rear side doors and more rear-cab space, with a sliding, fold-flat rear bench seat. All crewmax models come with a 5. 5-foot short bed. Crewmax comes standard with the 4. 6-liter v8; the 5. 7-liter v8 is optional 1,245). tundra crewmax limited 4x2 40,535) and crewmax limited 4x4 41,060) are available and come standard with the 5. 7 v8. Standard equipment on each trim level basically matches that on the double cab models, though the crewmax adds a vertical sliding power rear window. Options exclusive to limited include navigation system with rearview camera 1,340). A rear-seat dvd player 1,670) is available on crewmax limited. the tundra trd rock warrior double cab 4,537) and crewmax 4,192) adds color-keyed body trim on the front and a flat-black bumper on the back, fog lamps, black cloth manual seats, bilstein shock absorbers, and 17-inch forged aluminum wheels with bfgoodrich all-terrains for traction, ride and rim protection. The package also includes an auto-dimming rearview mirror with integrated backup camera display, compass, and homelink universal transceiver. Tundra is big and burly by design. Its large grille, boldly framed in black or chrome, pulls lines from the deeply sculpted hood into the front end. Some like the rounded lines and others call them inflated. It has presence. in side view, the tundra has understated fender flares tied together by a gentle indent along the lower door panels. Body proportions comfortably accommodate the three bed lengths and wheelbases. Interestingly, gaps between body panels are deliberately wider than contemporary robotic assembly might allow. Toyota's stylists decided that slightly wider gaps better suggest the rugged first impression they wanted the tundra to make. some of the details on the tundra's body add interest and function. Deep recesses underneath make the beefy door handles easy to grip with gloves on. The rear view is traditional pickup. There are no stand-out styling cues here. the optional larger towing mirrors look a little big on the regular and double cab models but they work great. wheels vary by model, but they're all truckish in appearance. The standard 18-inch, steel wheels on base tundras are actually quite attractive in their basic, functional look. The aluminum alloy wheels on the limited models feature thick, monolithic spokes.
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