There’s no disputing that the 2007 Toyota Tundra is larger, more powerful, and more capable than the truck it replaces. It can now charge onto a level playing field with veteran full-sizers from Ford, Chevy, and Dodge, not to mention Nissan, and does so with an accommodating interior, more than 10,000-lbs. of towing capacity, and what Toyota promises to be a competitive price. Considering Toyota’s reputation and the versatility that comes with the new Tundra, in terms of body styles, powertrains, and drivetrains, this is a truck that will surely find its share of buyers. That being understood, we’ll reserve judgment until Toyota releases some hard facts, like the horsepower and torque ratings for that 5.7-liter V8 (not to mention the lesser engines), and pricing. Plus, we’re not sure those pretty curvy fenders, when combined with the utter lack of a diesel option, will be enough to sway “true truckers” away from their current brands.
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