2WD, 4WD
5-speed AT - 15/20 mpg (city/highway)
6-speed AT - 14/20 mpg (city/highway)
Available Engines:
4.0-liter DOHC EFI V6, 236 hp
4.7-liter DOHC EFI V8, 271 hp
5.7-liter DOHC EFI V8, 381 hp
Available Transmissions:
5-speed Automatic Transmission (AT) with overdrive
6-speed Automatic Transmission (AT) with overdrive
Highlights
Pros
Cons
• 6-speed automatic transmission for a pickup truck.
• Impressive power and torque delivery.
• Interior as well as exterior styling demands refinement.
• Choice of three powerful engines.
• Good fuel-economy.
• Towing and hauling capability.
• Roomy interiors.
Overview
A versatile pickup truck
The Toyota Tundra is a full-sized pickup truck manufactured by Toyota. The 2007 Toyota Tundra is the second-generation Tundra. The first-generation was launched in 2000 and continued in the market till 2006. The second generation Tundra was launched at the 2006 Chicago Auto Show. It possessed many new features such as a towing capacity of more than 10,000 pounds, a payload capacity of over 2000 pounds, and a new 5.7-liter V8 engine.
The 2007 Tundra is available in three body-styles: the Regular Cab, Double Cab, and CrewMax. Each is available in three sizes and three bed lengths. The 2007 Tundra offers two-wheel drive (2WD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) options and a choice of 2-door or 4- door.
The Double Cab is a large extended cab with four doors that are hinged forward, while the Tundra CrewMax is an extra-large crew cab. The Regular Cab is available in three trim options: the Regular Cab 4.0L, Regular Cab 4.7L, and Regular Cab 5.7L. The Double Cab is offered in five trim options: the Double Cab SR5 4.0L, Double Cab SR5 4.7L, Double Cab SR5 5.7L, Double Cab Limited 4.7L, and Double Cab Limited 5.7L. The CrewMax is available in four trim options: the CrewMax SR5 4.7L, CrewMax SR5 5.7L, CrewMax Limited 4.7L, and CrewMax Limited 5.7L.
Designed on a fully-boxed frame, the 2007 Tundra competes with Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F-150, Nissan Titan, and Dodge RAM.
It comes with a basic warranty for three years or 36,000 miles and a powertrain warranty for five years or 60,000 miles.
Engine and Performance
Choice of three potent engines
The 2007 Toyota Tundra offers a choice of three potent engines. The Tundra Regular Cab and standard-bed Double Cab come standard with a 4.0-liter DOHC EFI V6 engine that produces 236 hp and 266 lb-ft of torque.
The long-bed Double Cab and CrewMax derive power from a standard 4.7-liter DOHC EFI V8 engine that generates 271 hp and 313 lb-ft of torque. This engine is optional on the Tundra Regular Cab and standard-bed Double Cab.
A highly potent 5.7-liter DOHC EFI V8 engine that delivers 381 hp and 401 lb-ft of torque is optional across all the trim options.
The Regular Cab, Double Cab, and CrewMax are coupled to a standard 5-speed automatic transmission (AT) with overdrive, but they are all available with the option of a 6-speed AT with overdrive.
The Regular Cab, Double Cab as well as the CrewMax ride on independent coil-spring high-mounted double-wishbone with stabilizer bar front suspension and on live axle with trapezoidal multi-leaf rear suspension. All three trims feature ventilated disc brakes in the front as well as the rear.
A properly equipped 2WD Tundra Regular Cab can tow up to 10,800 pounds. The maximum Gross Combined Weight Rating (the total weight of the vehicle, including trailer, cargo, passengers and fuel load) of Tundra is 16,000 pounds.
Walk-around
Looks that impress
The 2007 Toyota Tundra’s front fascia is marked by a dominant grille, which comes in chrome or black, depending on the trim level, and a remarkably sculpted hood.
Headlights are set into the fenders and separated from the bumper. The front bumper may be Black Resin, Chrome Steel or Color-Keyed Resin, depending on the trim level, while the rear bumper may be Black Steel or Chrome Steel.
The profile is less impressive; a slight notch along the lower door panels wraps simple fender flares. The Regular Cab and Double Cab look disproportionate with the optional towing mirrors that are very large.
The rear of the Tundra is conventionally pickup-styled. It is devoid of any distinct styling cues. However, backup lights and taillights are the only rear features that impress.
The 2007 Toyota Tundra is available in three sizes and three bed-lengths to suit different requirements. It comes in three different lengths, 209.8 inches, 228.7 inches, and 246.7 inches. Depending on the model’s length, its wheelbase may also vary from 126.8 inches to 145.7 inches or 164.6 inches. Regular Cabs and Double Cabs are available with two bed-size options, either a 6.5-foot or 8-foot bed, while the CrewMax is offered with only a 5-foot bed.
Big door handles, which may be Black or Chrome-finished depending on the trim level, are secured in a deep depression, which makes for an easy grip. Outside mirrors may be Black or Chrome-finished and manual or power-adjustable, depending on the trim level.
A tailgate assist is standard across all the trim options. The fuel tank capacity of the Tundra is 26.4 gallons. Fog lamps may be standard or part of an option package, available on different trims.
Comfort, Controls & Convenience
Sturdy but comfy and under-control
The interiors of all Tundra trims are roomy, comfortable, and versatile. All the trims can seat up to six passengers.
The Regular Cab comes standard with fabric seats. The Double Cab SR5 4.0L, 4.7L, and 5.7L trims and the CrewMax SR5 4.7L and 5.7L are available with fabric seats, while the Double Cab Limited 4.7L and 5.7L, and the CrewMax Limited 4.7L and 5.7L trims come standard with leather-trimmed and heated bucket seats.
The Regular Cab features 40/20/40 split-and-fold front bench seat with 4-way adjustable driver and passenger seats. It also has the option of bucket seats with passenger-side fold-flat seats (not available on the Regular Cab Long Bed).
The Double Cab SR5 and the CrewMax SR5 trims come standard with 40/20/40 split-and-fold front bench seats. These trims are also offered with a standard 8-way power adjustable seat on the driver-side and 4-way power adjustable seat on the passenger-side. The Double Cab Limited and the CrewMax Limited trims feature standard bucket seats with passenger-side fold-flat seats. This feature is optional on the Double Cab SR5 trims. All Tundra trims feature standard two-way adjustable headrests.
The Regular Cab comes standard with a tilt steering wheel which has a column shifter (bench seat). A tilt/telescopic steering wheel with a console shifter (bucket seat) is optional on it. The Double Cab and the CrewMax SR5 trims feature a tilt steering wheel with column shifter (bench seat) whereas the Limited trims of both the versions come standard with a tilt/telescopic steering wheel with console shifter (bucket seat).
All Tundra trims come standard with cup-holders and power points. The instrument panel in all the trims features a speedometer, tachometer, tripmeter, digital clock and a temperature gauge.
The Regular Cab, Double Cab SR5, and CrewMax SR5 trims are available standard with manual dual zone climate control while the Double Cab Limited and the CrewMax Limited trims boast of a standard automatic dual zone climate control.
For entertainment on-the-go, the Regular Cab comes standard with AM/FM CD with auxiliary audio jack and four speakers.
The Double Cab SR5 and the CrewMax SR5 trims come standard with AM/FM CD with auxiliary audio jack and six speakers while the Double Cab and CrewMax Limited trims feature AM/FM 6-disc in-dash CD changer with auxiliary audio jack, 440W amplifier, Bluetooth wireless technology capability and steering wheel audio controls, optional on the Double Cab SR5 trims.
Power windows and door locks are available as an option package on the Regular Cab while all Double Cab and CrewMax trims come standard with these.
Driving Impressions
Smooth and agile
FAll Tundra trims, the Regular Cab, Double Cab, and the CrewMax, can be equipped with two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive.
With a choice of three robust engines the 2007 Toyota Tundra gives you a choice of amazing power. All the engines are very smooth. Both the transmissions, the 5-speed AT as well as the 6-speed AT, offer prompt gear shifts. With the console shifter, the driver can make the optimum use of the manual mode on highways and in off-road conditions.
The Tundra offers a quiet and smooth ride on the highways, although trims with the off-road package may jerk a little on uneven roads.
All Tundra trims are maneuvered by a highly responsive rack-and-pinion hydraulic power steering. It makes for easy and precise maneuvering at low speeds but may feel a little light at high speeds. All Tundra trims offer agile handling and firm, sharp braking capability with decent stopping distances.
Turning radius of the Regular Cab ranges between 39.2 to 44.0 feet while that of the Double Cab falls between 44.0 to 49.0 feet, depending on the bed-size. Turning circle of the CrewMax is 44.0 feet.
Ground clearance of the Regular Cab trim is 10.0-inch, 10.2-inch, 10.40-inch, or 10.60-inch, depending on the trim level. All the Double Cab and CrewMax trims come with a ground clearance of 10.40 inches. With such a high ground clearance, all the Tundra trims can take on any kind of terrain quite easily.
Safety
Packed with safety features
All Tundra trims come standard with a host of safety features such as airbags for the driver and front outboard passenger, 3-point seatbelts in all seating positions, Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) on driver’s seatbelt and Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractors on all passenger seatbelts, vehicle stability control, traction control, Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist, and tire pressure monitor system.
The Regular Cab comes standard with driver and front outboard passenger seat-mounted side airbags and front roll-sensing side curtain airbags while the Double Cab and the CrewMax feature driver and front outboard passenger seat-mounted side airbags and front and rear roll-sensing side curtain airbags. An engine immobilizer is present in all trims fitted with the V8 engine.
The Regular Cab also features a front passenger airbag cutoff switch. The Double Cab and CrewMax come standard with child-protector rear door locks and an anti-theft alarm system.
Remote keyless entry system and cruise control are standard on the Double Cab and CrewMax trims while they are available as an optional package with the Regular Cab.
