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Full size pickup truck

The Toyota Tundra is a full size pickup truck manufactured in the United States by the Japanese manufacturer Toyota since May 1999. The Tundra was the second full size pickup to be built by a Japanese manufacturer (the first was the Toyota T100), but the Tundra was the first full size pickup from a Japanese manufacturer to be built in North America. The Tundra was nominated for the North American Truck of the Year award and was Motor Trend magazine's Truck of the Year in 2000 and 2008. Initially built in a new Toyota plant in Princeton, Indiana, production was consolidated in 2008 to Toyota's San Antonio, Texas, factory. TOC

A larger Tundra was introduced at the February 2006 Chicago Auto Show. It used styling cues from the Toyota Tacoma along with some cues from the Toyota FTX concept truck (also designed by Craig Kember in 2003). The truck featured towing capacity of over , and a payload capacity of over , a new 5.7L 3UR FE V8 engine mated to a new 6 speed automatic transmission. The second generation Tundra had three engine options. The new 5.7L V8 that produces and of torque, and the carry over 4.7L 2UZ FE V8 rated at and of torque, as well as the previous 4.0L 1GR FE V6 rated at and of torque. When the new Tundra was first launched in January 2007, it was available in 31 configurations, which consisted of three bed lengths, three cab configurations, three wheelbases, and two transmissions. The new extended cab now had conventional rear doors instead of the previous generation's rear hinged doors; it also took the name "Double Cab," which was applied to the first generation crew cab. The second generation crew cab was renamed as "CrewMax." The Double Cab and Regular Cab were available with a 6.5 feet (2 m) regular bed or an 8 feet (2 m) long bed, while the CrewMax was only available with a 5.5 feet (2 m) short bed. The Tundra also featured a new 6 speed automatic transmission which could lock the torque converter in fifth and sixth gears with a manual shift mode (which was standard with the 5.7L), giving it a time of 6.3 seconds and a quarter mile time of 14.7 seconds. Toyota made the new Tundra useful for many construction workers by including extra large door handles, deck rail system, integrated tow hitch, and head restraints that can fit a worker with a hard hat. The Tundra also includes the following as standard: an electronic automatic limited slip differential (Auto LSD), Vehicle Stability Control, traction control, electronic brakeforce distribution, brake assist, anti lock brakes, and tailgate assist. However, its starting price was higher than the Chevrolet Silverado Work Truck and Ford F 150 XL. Some other changes Toyota included in the new Tundra are optional tow mirrors, a fuel tank, available alloy wheels, backup camera, Bluetooth, large center console (enough to fit a laptop), extra large disc brakes and calipers, and the aforementioned 6 speed sequential automatic transmission. All 5.7L Tundras came equipped with a tow package which included engine oil and transmission coolers, an integrated trailer hitch, 4.30:1 axle ratio, and large braking hardware for increased fade resistance. Equipped with the 5.7L V8, the Tundra had a maximum tow rating of depending on body configuration. Toyota began rating the Tundra under the SAE J2807 protocol beginning in 2010.

The 2008 model added 13 variations, bringing the total number of variations to 44. The 2008 models featured additional standard features at a lower price, and also included a new "Tundra Grade" trim which is slotted below the SR5 trim and geared toward tradespeople and the price conscious consumer. Toyota made E85 fuel capability standard for 2009 Tundras equipped with the 5.7L V8 in select regions. Toyota also updated the TRD Sport package and added a TRD Rock Warrior package. Prices increased 0.4% over the previous 2008 model year. The 2010 model year Tundra received visual updates to the grille and tail lamps. A premium Platinum trim level was added. A new 4.6 L V8 paired with a 6 speed automatic replaced the previous 4.7 L 2UZ FE V8 engine. For added safety, driver and front passenger knee airbags became standard and NHTSA frontal crash test scores improved to five stars. The 2010 Tundra began arriving at dealers in late April 2009.

In June 2008, Toyota introduced the Ivan "Ironman" Stewart Signature Series Tundra. Three different packages are offered, one of which includes the TRD Supercharger. As of 2008, Stewart has won the Baja 500 seventeen times driving Toyota vehicles.

For the 2009 model year, Toyota introduced a new off road themed option package called the TRD Rock Warrior. This option package was only available on the 4x4 Tundras with either the Double Cab or the CrewMax cab. Included are 17 inch TRD forged aluminum wheels, LT285/70R 17 BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A tires, Bilstein shocks, color matched front bumper and grille, matte black rear bumper, and fog lights. The interior included black cloth bucket seats, sport shift knob, and pedal covers. Double cab models received a sliding rear window. The TRD Rock Warrior package was only available in Black or Super White. For the 2011 model year, the Rock Warrior package continued with some minor changes. Manual sliding rear window with privacy glass (Double Cab), and TRD Rock Warrior graphics. (Available only in: Black, Radiant Red, Magnetic Gray Metallic, or Super White.)

For the 2010 model year, a new luxury option group called the Platinum package was made available exclusively on CrewMax Tundras. The package included a chrome front bumper, unique 20 inch aluminum wheels, Platinum badges, and a power moon roof. Interior upgrades included a DVD navigation system and backup monitor, JBL sound system with satellite radio and a Bluetooth system, wood grain trim, glass break sensor, and door sill protectors. This option group included heated and ventilated bucket seats with perforated leather trim, power controls, and embroidered headrests. For 2010–2012, the Platinum was offered as a luxury package. For 2013, the Platinum package was made into a trim level.

4.0 L V6 GR engine and (California Air Resources Board (CARB) LEV II certified)
4.7 L V8 UZ engine and (CARB ULEV II certified)
5.7 L V8 UR engine and (CARB ULEV II certified)

4.0 L V6 GR engine and (CARB LEV II certified) (2010)
4.0 L V6 GR engine and (CARB LEV II certified) (2011 2013)
4.6 L V8 UR engine and (CARB ULEV II certified)
5.7 L V8 UR engine and (CARB ULEV II certified)

On February 7, 2013, the refreshed 2014 Tundra was introduced at the Chicago Auto Show. The redesign featured a larger grille, more enhanced fenders front and rear, a redesigned tailgate and tail lights, as well as a completely redesigned interior. The only sheet metal carried over from the previous model was the cab and the doors. The hood line was raised and the tailgate includes a spoiler. The interior featured a standard 3.5 inch information screen, Bluetooth connectivity, and back up camera. The interior included new seats, new gauges, new controls, updated ergonomics, and a redesigned dashboard with improved materials and metal look surfaces. Toyota kept the same engines used since the MY 2010 update: a 4.0L V6, a 4.6L V8, and a 5.7L V8. However, the 4.0L V6 saw a increase in power, and was rated at and of torque. For the 2014 model year, Toyota discontinued the regular cab Tundra with the 6.5 feet (2 m) box, but other configurations remained the same.

The 2015 model year saw the introduction of a sixth trim level, the Tundra TRD Pro, as part of the new TRD Pro family. A rear under seat storage tray was added to SR5 and Limited Double Cab models, and a 3.5" TFT multi information display was made standard. The 4.0L V6 was also discontinued. The 2016 model has an updated front chrome grille on SR5 and 1794 Edition (on 1794 Edition the front bumper center also switched from Silver to Magnetic Gray). A 38 gallon fuel tank option (standard is 26.4 gallons) on 5.7L V8 SR5 models was included with the SR5 Upgrade Package, while it was standard on Limited, Platinum, 1794 Edition, and TRD Pro. 4×2 models were now available with E85 capability. An integrated trailer brake controller was added and was standard on (and exclusive to) all 5.7L V8 models. Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross Traffic Alert availability was also expanded as standard equipment on Platinum and 1794 Edition, while also being available on the SR5 (Safety and Convenience Package, which also included front/rear sonar) and Limited (Limited Premium Package). The entertainment system received the updated Entune 2.5 system. The TRD Off Road Package was also now available on the 1794 Edition. There were also some color changes: Blazing Blue Pearl (8T0) replaced Blue Ribbon Metallic (8T5), Sunset Bronze Metallic (4U3) and Inferno (4X0) were now available on SR5 and Limited (with TRD Off Road Package (OF)), and the SR was now only available in Super White, Black, and Radiant Red. For 2018, the regular cab model with 8 feet (2 m) bed was also discontinued, leaving the Double Cab as the entry level model. The gauge cluster and radio got an update. LED headlights became an option. And Toyota safety sense became standard. For 2020, the 4.6L V8 engine was dropped, and the 5.7L V8 became standard across the range. For 2021, a pair of new special edition models, the Trail and Nightshade, were introduced that focused on changes to the truck's styling rather than improvements to features. ==== Trim level availability The 1794 Edition is a Western themed package which includes Lexus grade saddle brown leather interior, heated/ventilated/powered front seats, wood trimmed steering wheel and dash, power sunroof, blind spot monitoring, an Entune Premium JBL sound system with a navigation system, unique 20" Alloy wheels and 1794 Badging. The seats on the 1794 are finished in leather and a suede like material and features contrasting stitching. The dash and door panels also have leather trimmed surfaces along with wood accents.

For the 2015 model year, Toyota introduced the TRD Pro option package to compete with the likes of the Ford SVT Raptor and Ram 1500 Rebel. This is marketed as an off road package that is one step above the standard TRD option package. The TRD Pro also include a thick aluminum front skid plate and a TRD cat back dual exhaust system. The TRD Pro is available as an option only on the Tundra SR5 4×4 in either the Double Cab with the 6.5 feet (2 m) bed or the CrewMax with the 5.5 feet (2 m) bed. The Tundra had 75% North American parts content. In the second quarter of 2008, Toyota moved all Tundra production to the Texas plant. All Tundra engines and transmissions were built in the United States. As sales fell in 2008, production of the Tundra at San Antonio stopped for three months.

Toyota began selling a bolt on TRD supercharger kit for the 5.7L V8 Tundra during June 2008. Power output is increased to and of torque. When the installation is carried out by a Toyota dealership the existing warranty remains intact. This kit features Eaton's TVS Roots type supercharger which utilizes twin four lobe rotors, a design shared with the newly introduced Toyota TRD Aurion, Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and Cadillac CTS V. TRD discontinued the TRD Supercharger in mid 2015, meaning that the 2015 model year is the last year that has an official TRD ECU reflash available. Edmunds tested a TRD supercharged Tundra which completed the 1/4 mile in 13.3 sec at Edmunds previously tested a naturally aspirated 5.7L V8 Tundra which posted a 14.8 sec at time. Motor Trend's test of the supercharged Tundra resulted in a 1/4 mile of 13.0 sec at This Tundra needed 4.4 seconds to run from 0 .

CanadianDriver selected the 2008 Tundra as "Truck King" as the best 1/2 ton pickup with an engine displacing greater than 5.0 Ls, and again as best 1/2 ton with an engine displacing less than 5.0 Ls. Trailer Boats awards the Tundra with its 2007 Tow Vehicle of the Year award after completing nearly two weeks of testing. Truckin' Magazine awards the Tundra Crew Max with its 2008 Truck of the Year award. Motor Trend selected the Tundra its 2008 Truck of the Year. Other competitors tested were the Chevrolet Silverado HD, GMC Sierra HD, and Ford F 250, F 350 and F 450. While the Chevrolet Silverado, Motor Trend's 2007 TOTY was not in the competition, it was defeated by the Tundra in an earlier three round comparison as noted below. However, Motor Trend ranked the Silverado and Sierra ahead in a later comparison test. iSeeCars named the Tundra as the pickup truck most original owners keep for 15 Years or more in a 2019 study.

The first official photo of the third generation Tundra was revealed on June 18, 2021. The pickup truck was officially unveiled during Motor Bella on September 21, 2021. It is built on the body on frame GA F platform. The third generation Tundra is offered with two powertrain options: a V35A FTS twin turbocharged V6 engine producing and of torque, or a hybridized version of the unit with an electric motor housed within the transmission (marketed as "i Force Max"), producing a total of and of torque. Both powertrain options are mated with a Aisin sourced 10 speed automatic transmission. For the first time, no V8 engine option was offered. It also had an updated fully boxed frame and rear coil or air spring suspension. The maximum towing capacity and the maximum payload are increased to and respectively. The third generation Tundra is available in seven trim levels, six of which are carried over from the previous generation: SR, SR5, Limited, Platinum, 1794 Edition, and TRD Pro, as well as a newly added luxury oriented Capstone trim. SR, SR5, Limited, Platinum, 1794 Edition trims are powered by the regular V35A FTS engine, while the hybridized unit is available on the Limited and higher trims, and standard on TRD Pro and Capstone trims. Four wheel drive system is also standard on TRD Pro and Capstone trims. The Tundra is available in two cab styles, both offering four front hinged doors: Double Cab (SR, SR5, and Limited only) with either a pickup box, and CrewMax (all trims) with either a pickup box (the latter being newly introduced for the Tundra). A 2 door regular cab model is not offered. A TRD Off Road Package can be added onto all Tundra trims except SR, Platinum, TRD Pro, and Capstone. For the 2023 model year, the SX package became available on the SR5 model with a bed on the Double Cab and foot bed on the CrewMax.

The Tundra with the hybrid powertrain will be available for sale in Australia in 2025. It will be built in the U. S. in a left hand drive form and then remanufactured to right hand drive by the Walkinshaw Automotive Group in Clayton South, Victoria. An initial batch of 300 right hand drive vehicles meant for a 12 month real world test was made available for lease in Australia for selected customers in November 2023. The lessees of these vehicles will provide feedback to Toyota Australia as required by the testing program. Pending the test results and other factors, Toyota Australia will decide whether to remanufacture and sell the Tundra in Australia beginning in 2025.

as of 2015, the Tundra was sold in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Panama, Honduras, Bolivia, Chile, and the French territory of New Caledonia in LHD configuration only. The Tundra also has a grey import presence in several countries that include Japan, China, Australia, the Philippines, Cambodia, Switzerland, the Middle East, and Sweden. Three hundred Tundra trucks are being leased in Australia, starting in November 2023, as part of Toyota Australia's testing program whereby feedback is sought from the lessees. These trucks are assembled in the U. S. and remanufactured to RHD by the Walkinshaw Group. Toyota Australia and Toyota Motor Company will decide in 2024 whether the Tundra will be sold in Australia.

In 2004, the Tundra joined the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and got its first win at Michigan International Speedway on July 31 that year. In 2006, the Tundra got Toyota's first manufacturer championship winning 12 of the 25 races. The model also got the driver and owner championship with Todd Bodine and Germain Racing. The truck won every year from 2006 to 2018.

On Friday, October 12, 2012, an unmodified, Toyota Tundra Crew Max pulled the Space Shuttle Endeavour, on top of a special lightweight dolly, across the Manchester Boulevard bridge over Interstate 405. The shuttle's 12 mile (19 km) journey to the California Science Center was primarily performed by four self propelled robotic transporters. However, due to weight restrictions on the bridge, the shuttle was moved to a lighter non powered dolly and towed the short distance by the Tundra. Once it had completely crossed the bridge, the shuttle was returned to the robotic transporters to continue its course. Toyota also used this opportunity to film a commercial that aired during the 2013 Super Bowl.

In 2016, Victor Sheppard of Houma, Louisiana, clocked in over on his 2007 Tundra. In the eight years of owning the truck, he logged in an average of a year and had it serviced at his local dealership a total of 117 times. Toyota Motor Sales, U. S. A., Inc. gave Sheppard a 2016 model year Tundra in exchange for his old truck; the company disassembled the old truck to study its durability and reliability. Nearly every component of the truck was still fully functioning, and only the bed was showing signs of stress and use because it had been used to transport heavy equipment. This truck and everything learned from it aided in the development of the third generation Tundra.