Toyota has introduced the much-anticipated Tundra Double Cab to its full-size pickup truck line, featuring one of the longest beds and most comfortable rear seats of any full-size four-door half-ton pickup on the market.
The 2004 Tundra Double Cab joins the Regular Cab and Access Cab models in the first import-brand full-size pickup model line. The new Tundra Double Cab is built on a stout ladder frame chassis that is longer than the chassis shared by the two-door Tundra Regular Cab and the four-door Tundra Access Cab. The Tundra Double Cab rides on a long 140.5-inch wheelbase, which is longer than the Ford F150 Super Crew. (Tundra Regular Cab and Access Cab models ride on a 128.3-inch wheelbase.)
"The new Tundra Double Cab provides more of everything buyers are looking for in this rapidly growing segment of the pickup truck market," said Don Esmond, Toyota Division senior vice president and general manager. "Inch for inch, cubic foot for cubic foot, Tundra Double Cab makes no concessions to the competition in terms of size, utility or passenger room and flat-out beats them in rear seat comfort."
The Tundra Double Cab is available in V8 two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive models in SR5 and Limited grades. At 230.1 inches long, Tundra Double Cab is about four inches longer than the new-generation Ford F150 Super Crew. Approached from every angle, the Tundra Double Cab conveys a brawny "big-rig" presence due to an additional three inches of overall height and over four inches of overall width. Revised taillights for 2004 distinguish the Tundra Double Cab models, as well.
Tundra Double Cab does not compromise on bed length to offer greater rear passenger room. At 74.3-inches, the Tundra Double Cab bed is within one-half inch of the Tundra Access Cab and approximately seven inches longer than the bed in either the new Ford F150 Super Crew or Nissan Titan Crew Cab. The 20.7-inch bed depth is nearly four inches greater than other Tundra models and is one of the deepest of any full-size four-door pickup.
Passenger Comfort and Safety
Toyota paid special attention to rear seat accommodations in Tundra Double Cab. The 37.5 inches of rear legroom is more than the current Dodge or Ford models provide. Just as significant is the rear seatback angle of 24 degrees compared to 18-21 degrees for most competitors. The steeper seatback angle creates a big difference in passenger comfort, making the Tundra Double Cab rear seat much more than an "occasional" passenger space.
Rear seat passengers get their own heating and air conditioning ducts, and Tundra Double Cab also offers an optional rear seat audio and a rear seat DVD entertainment system with wireless headphones. Each rear seating position also includes a headrest and three-point seatbelts. The 60/40 split-fold-and-tumble seats offer an extra measure of cargo utility for carrying items the owner would prefer not to put in the bed.
In addition to dual front airbags, Tundra models are equipped with front seatbelt pretensioners and force limiters on the outboard positions.
In addition to its comfort and roominess, the Tundra Double Cab offers the segment's first vertical power-sliding full-rear window. At 750 square inches of total open area, it is more than four times larger than the open area of the manual sliding rear window in the Tundra Regular and Access Cab models.
Combined with power windows on all four doors and an optional power sliding moonroof, the Tundra Double Cab offers passengers a feeling of open space and roominess.
A Full Line of Full-Size Pickups
The introduction of the Tundra Double Cab for 2004 follows the introduction of a sporty-looking Stepside Access Cab model and freshened front styling for the 2003 model year.
The Tundra brought proven Toyota ruggedness and durability to the full-size pickup truck segment, along with the kind of refinement inherent in all of the brand's products.
Assembled exclusively at the Toyota Motor Manufacturing plant in Princeton, Indiana, the full-size Tundra pickup is available in nearly 20 configurations comprising three cab styles (Regular, Access Cab and the new Double Cab), two engines (3.4-liter V6 and 4.7-liter i-Force V8), 4x2 and 4x4 drivetrains, two transmissions (five-speed manual and four-speed automatic) and three model grades (Standard, SR5 and Limited).
The Tundra meets the demands expected of a full-size pickup truck with one of the most capable standard V8 engines in the category, the 4.7-liter i-Force V8. This DOHC 32-valve powerplant produces 240 horsepower. An even bigger story is the Tundra engine's 315 lb.-ft. of peak torque, which exceeds that of similar sized competitive V8s.
The i-Force V8 runs on unleaded regular-grade gasoline and is ULEV-certified. In addition to its capacity for hard work, this powerful V8 rewards the driver and occupants with quick response and super-low NVH (noise, vibration and harshness) characteristics.
A smooth-shifting, four-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission is standard with the V8. The Tundra offers up to a 1,875-pound payload capacity (V8 4x2 Double Cab SR5) and up to 7,100-pound towing capacity (V8 4x4 Regular cab). All V8 models also offer a Towing Prep Package to achieve maximum towing capacity. The Towing Prep Package includes a Class IV tow hitch, a seven-pin connector with converter, a 130-amp alternator, and a supplemental transmission oil cooler.
Ready for Work and Play
The beefy Tundra chassis uses a fully boxed front subframe and coil spring double wishbone front suspension with low-pressure nitrogen gas shocks. The leaf spring rear suspension uses staggered low-pressure nitrogen gas shocks (one in front of the axle, one behind) for excellent axle control.
All Tundra models are equipped with standard power-assisted front-ventilated disc brakes with four-piston calipers and rear drums. A four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) is standard on all models. Most configurations are equipped with 16-inch wheels with 245/70R16 tires, and 265/70R16 are also available. Limited grade models come standard with 17-inch alloy wheels with 265/65R 17 tires.
Running ground clearance ranges from 10.9 to 12.3 inches. The V6 4x4 models feature the 4WDemand four-wheel-drive system, with a two-speed transfer case and shift-on-the fly capability. In Tundra V8 4x4 models, a Touch Select system uses convenient dash-mounted buttons to switch the electronically controlled transfer case between two-wheel-drive, four-wheel-drive "high" and four-wheel-drive "low" modes.
The optional TRD Off-Road Package equips the V8 Access Cab and Double Cab models for the rigors of trail driving. The package includes progressive-rate springs, Bilstein monotube high-pressure gas shocks, an off-road tuned suspension, 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels with P265/70R16 BF Goodrich tires, front and rear mudguards, fog lamps, and overfenders.
Also available on Tundra Double Cab models as a port- or dealer-installed option is a Super Sport Shell developed exclusively for the all-new Double Cab by SNUGTOP.
Traditional Toyota Value
Standard equipment is generous across the Tundra line and includes such conveniences as assist grips, mist-cycle windshield wipers, twin auxiliary power outlets, and a digital clock. Some of the most popular optional equipment is grouped into packages.
The SR5 grade adds a color-keyed front bumper with chrome accents, chrome rear bumper, air conditioning, cruise control (available on V6), deluxe AM/FM/CD stereo with six speakers on Access Cab (four speakers on Regular Cab), full instrument gauges, variable intermittent windshield wipers, and a tilt steering wheel. Captain's chair front seats are available as an option.
The Limited grade brings an extra touch of style and comfort to the Tundra and includes color-keyed exterior trim, fog lamps, a premium 3-in-1 audio system with six-disc in-dash CD changer and six speakers on Access Cab Limited models, or a Premium JBL 3-in-1 audio system with eight speakers on Double Cab Limited models, quarter and power-sliding rear windows with privacy glass, keyless entry and an anti-theft system. Even more comfort is available with the optional leather trim package and captain's chair front seats with power-adjustable driver's seat, and available seat heaters on Double Cab models.
Tundra offers a wide variety of interior and exterior upgrade options, as well as a large selection of dealer-installed accessories to personalize the truck.
Toyota's 36-month/36,000-mile basic new-vehicle limited warranty applies to all components other than normal wear and maintenance items. Additional 60-month warranties cover the powertrain for 60 months/60,000 miles and corrosion perforation for 60 months with no mileage limitation.
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Preliminary Specifications
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V8 Hybrid Gas-Electric Engine
DIMENSIONS (inches)
Overall Length: 228.0
Overall Width: 82.5
Overall Height: 77.2
Wheelbase: 149.8
Bed Length: 84.0
Tire Size: 355/55 R22 |
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