2007 Toyota Tundra

[benyl]

It's no secret that Toyota is gearing up to build an all-new version of its Tundra pickup, but these are the first shots of a prototype in action. Based on the FTX concept truck that debuted in Detroit a year and a half ago, the 2007 Toyota Tundra is set to go on sale by the end of 2006.

Although the concept truck was almost cartoonish in its size and shape, this prototype looks more like a typical full-size truck. Visible styling cues up front include a horizontal bar grille and substantial bulges in the hood. The rest of the truck's profile looks similar to the recently redesigned Tacoma midsize truck except for one notable difference. One look at the profile shot reveals what appears to be a crew cab of mammoth proportions — or should we say "megacab" proportions. It could be a result of a clever disguise, but the rear door looks as big, if not bigger than the front doors.

In order to move this mountain of a truck, Toyota is expected to up the displacement of the Tundra's V8 to as much as 5.4 liters. Power should be comparable to current offerings from the Big Three and Nissan, so figure horsepower in the 300-350 range and similar torque numbers.

Toyota is in the process of constructing an $850 million plant right in the heart of truck country — San Antonio, Texas — in order to build the 2007 Tundra. The company is anticipating higher annual sales numbers compared to the current Tundra as it has already upped the capacity from 150,000 to 200,000 units a year since breaking ground at the facility in 2003.

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[dANK]

nasty

hey benyl keep up the good work though posting all the concept cars it might as well be your cateogory good on you

[EK 2.0]

Originally posted by dANK
nasty

hey benyl keep up the good work though posting all the concept cars it might as well be your cateogory good on you

awww D-Unit has a crush on Hayan Namja

[lastprodigy]

loookd like it weighs 10000 lbs:barf:

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Originally posted by lastprodigy
loookd like it weighs 10000 lbs:barf: :werd: :barf: :barf:

[Zephyr]

Is it me or are trucks seem to be losing their original purpose, having a decently long bed to carry crap in? That thing's bed is almost as useless as the Honda SUV err I mean "truck" Ridgeline.

[01RedDX]

http://www.autoblog.com/media/2006/02/12-07-Tundra.jpg

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[kaput]

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[Eleanor]

All lot of people are buying trucks who don't actually need the bed all that much. The car companys are smart and they're going to cater to that. It's the same as SUVs without any real off road capability, the car companys just want to make money.

[treg50]

This thing looks massive. I guess gasoline prices are going down and the supply is increasing.:dunno:

[Redlyne_mr2]

Some of you guys have this all wrong, this isnt a piece of shit ridgeline or avalanche. The Tundra entered the fullsize truck market as a competitor against the fullsize Fords, Chevs, Dodges. Initially it couldnt compare, it wasnt heavy duty enough. The new gens of Tundras have improved substantially and this 07 looks like it will now be able to rival and or beat the Big 3's offerings. The box will be a fullzise box and the truck will be big and capable. Curious to see if the North American unveiling will be in Calgary like it was for the FJ.