2007-2008 Toyota Tundra: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

Toyota's larger pickup was redesigned for release during the 2007 model year, expanding in every dimension over the 2000-2006 models. Now, Tundras equaled or exceeded comparable domestic-brand pickups in wheelbase and overall length. Among all pickups, only the 403-horsepower V8 in the Cadillac Escalade EXT topped Tundra's available 381-hp V8. Built in Texas and in Indiana, Tundra came in three cab styles, three wheelbases, and three bed lengths, with any of three engines and in three trim levels. Two-door, three-passenger regular cabs came in price-leader DX and dressier SR5 trim. Both the Double Cab and longer CrewMax crew cab had four conventional doors, seated six, and came in SR5 and top-line Limited trim. Retained from the prior Tundra was a 236-hp V6, standard in regular and Double cabs. Also retained was a 271-hp, 4.7-liter V8, which was optional for those models but standard in CrewMax trucks. Optional on all was the 381-hp, 5.7-liter V8. That one used a six-speed automatic transmission, versus a five-speed automatic with other engines. Both automatics had manual-shift capability. Tundras were available with four-wheel drive that should not be left engaged on dry pavement, but included low-range gearing. Cargo-bed lengths were 6.5 feet on regular and Double Cab short-beds, 8.1 feet on Double Cab long-beds, and 5.5 feet on CrewMax pickups. All Tundras had antilock all-disc brakes and traction/antiskid control. Also standard were front side airbags and curtain side airbags that covered both seating rows and included rollover deployment. Limited versions featured leather upholstery and were available with 20-inch wheels, versus Tundra's standard 18s. CrewMax models had a power rear-cab window and were available with DVD entertainment. Among Tundra's options were an off-road package, and a navigation system that included a rearview camera positioned to show the trailer hitch. Domestic-brand rivals included the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Ford F-150, or GMC Sierra 1500.