2010 Toyota Tundra: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

The 2010 Toyota Tundra gets slightly freshened styling and a new V8 engine. This large pickup truck offers three cab styles, three wheelbases, three bed lengths, three engines, and two trim levels. The 2-door three-passenger regular cab comes in Base form. Both the extended Double Cab and longer CrewMax crew cab have four conventional doors, seat up to six, and come in Base and Limited trims.

A 236-hp 4.0-liter V6 engine is standard in regular and short-bed Double Cabs. Optional on those and standard on long-bed Double Cabs and CrewMax is a new 310-hp 4.6-liter V8, which replaces a 276-hp 4.7-liter V8. Optional on all Tundra models is a 381-hp 5.7-liter V8. The V6 uses a 5-speed automatic transmission, and all V8s have a 6-speed automatic. Maximum towing capacity is 10,800 lb. Tundras are available with rear-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive that should not be left engaged on dry pavement. The 4WD system does include a low-range gear for off-road use. Certain Tundra models equipped with the 5.7 V8 and 4WD can run on E85 ethanol-blended fuel. Cargo-bed lengths are 6.5 ft on regular and Double Cab short beds, 8.1 on regular and Double Cab long bed, 5.5 on CrewMax. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags. An optional SR5 Package includes cruise control and keyless entry on regular cabs. A Sport Package, which includes specific trim and wheels, is optional on rear-drive models. Tundras with 4WD are available with the Rock Warrior Package, which includes off-road-ready suspension tuning and 17-inch tires. An Off-Road Package for rear- and 4-wheel drive models includes firmer suspension tuning and specific 18-inch tires. The newly available Platinum Package for CrewMax Limiteds includes specific trim, a navigation system, power tilt and telescopic steering column, and heated and ventilated front seats.