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Hoping to grab market share from domestic manufacturers, Toyota unveiled the redesigned 2007 Tundra full-size pickup truck at the 2006 Chicago Auto Show. The Japanese automaker "supersized" Tundra for '07, giving it more length, width, available horsepower, and body configurations. According to Toyota, Tundra is designed for "true truckers," who "use, abuse, and demand the most out of pickups." A Double Cab model with an 8-ft bed replaces the outgoing Access Cab. It rides on an all-new platform with a 145.7-inch wheelbase, and gains 10 inches in overall length vs. the previous generation. A larger crew cab is also expected.

The three trim levels offered are base, SR5, and Limited. A new 5.7-liter V8 engine with 6-speed automatic transmission is added to the previous model's 4.0-liter V6 and 4.7-liter V8 engines. Inside, the cabin's storage spaces grew to accommodate a full-size thermos in the glovebox and laptop with file folders in the center console. Front-seat passengers also get 4 more inches of shoulder room in the new-generation truck. Tundra's towing capacity was also increased to 10,000 lbs when equipped with the 5.7-liter V8. Options include a 10-way power driver seat, a JBL premium audio system, a tailgate-mounted widescreen backup TV camera, and Bluetooth capability. The truck's all-steel lockable tailgate features a dampening mechanism that eases opening and closing and reduces bouncing. Tundra arrives in early '07 and will be built in plants located in Indiana and Texas. Toyota hopes to move 200,000 Tundras per year.

Tundra received Consumer Guide'sŪ Most Significant Truck Introduction Award for the 2006 Chicago Auto Show. Tundra's larger size, additional power, and increased towing capacity now matches domestic full-size trucks and makes it worthy of consideration for truck shoppers.

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