One of the biggest advantages that the Ford F150 has over the other trucks is the fact that this pickup comes with a TSC (Trailer Sway Control). There are lots of pickups, who have got into trouble or have been in the trouble because of their trailer sway, and hence Ford while developing the F150 has made sure that you don’t face any such problem if you are getting the Ford F150.

The TSC in the Ford F150 specializes in providing immense stability and control to the Pickup and prevents your blood level from reaching up to the sky. So now you will be able to travel in a lot more stable and controlled manner, and can enjoy the ride completely.

You can understand the trailer sway by watching some the trailer sway for some of Fords competitors on Ford’s website. The videos makes clear that if the wheel is in the hands of on immature or an inexperience driver,  then the violent trailer sway can be immensely disastrous. It can cause a major accident not only hurting the driver, but also to severe vehicles on the road. Considering this, the TSC is an amazing feature to have and should have been included a lot of other trucks as well.

But this is not where the list of features for 2010 Ford F150 stops here. One of the main factors in considering Ford F150 as your first truck is the comfort that it offers. Especially if you are buying the Ford F150 as a family vehicle then you got to check the comfort, but at any point of time you won’t be disappointed with the F150, even from kid’s point of view this is a really decent option to consider. So these are the things that you should know before getting the 2010 Ford F150, so as to get the right pickup for you.

The first look at 2010 Cadillac Escalade EXT makes us think that this vehicle suffers from multiple personality disorder, and probably this is what you will think as well. The reason behind this being that the 2010 Cadillac Escalade EXT in a certain way is a SUV and in some other ways it’s a crew cab pickup truck. But the good news is that the 2010 EXT comes with all the luxuries and amenities expected from a Cadillac’s full-size luxury-class SUV, counting a spacious and striking cabin, bold blatant American styling, plethora of luxury features and a dominant V8 engine. But positioned right behind the rear compartment of the EXT is the pickup truck bed.

What’s New for 2010 Cadillac Escalade EXT?

The 2010 Cadillac Escalade EXT has lost a handful of formal standard features, like the rear-mounted indicator lights and the rain-sensing wipers for the parking assistance feature. Although it has got some enhancements as well, it comes with a USB port for the audio system and the brawny 6.2 liter V8 engine of the EXT now has Active Fuel Management. The active fuel management system automatically shuts up to four cylinders of the V8 engine, for when there is lighter driving conditions.

Body Styling and Features

The 2010 Cadillac Escalade EXT is a luxurious full-size crew cab pickup truck, which comes in three trim levels of Luxury, Premium and base.

The feature list for the base trim includes xenon headlights, 18-inch alloy wheels, a road-sensing adaptive suspension, a roof rack, power-adjustable heated front seats, a fold-down midgate, power-adjustable pedals, driver memory settings, leather upholstery, rear park assist along with rearview camera, dual-zone automatic climate control, wood-grain trim, OnStar, Bluetooth and remote engine start. Some other standard features include navigation system with real time traffic updates and an eight-speaker Bose surround-sound audio system.

The Luxury trim level for the same 2010 Cadillac Escalade EXT enhances the feature list to 22-inch chrome-clad wheels, auto-dimming high-beams, a sunroof, Magnetic Ride Control suspension (an automatically adjusting),  and a heated steering wheel.

Apart from these features the top-of-the-line Premium trim level gets a rear-seat entertainment system and power-retracting side steps. There are some high end features that you ca get for the base models as well.

Under The Hood

The 2010 Cadillac Escalade EXT has only an all-wheel-drive model and pumping under the hood of that is a powerful 6.2 liter V8 engine generating maximum power of 403 horsepower and maximum torque of 417 pound-feet. The V8 here is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission along with a tow/haul mode. There also is a manual mode, but that’s simply awkward.

The estimated fuel economy for the model is 14 mpg.  The standard safety feature for the car includes stability control, full-length side curtain airbags along with rollover protection and antilock disc brakes. There also is side curtain airbags and a passenger-sensing system determines airbag operation.

Verdict

The 2010 Cadillac Escalade EXT comes with class one V8 power, distinguishing style and versatility, which makes it one of the most versatile pickup.

The 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty belongs to the entry-level Super Duty segment, but this not at all should be taken as the deficiency of this Super Duty. The 2011 F-250 Super Duty is well capable of handling the tough tasks. The 2011 F-250 Super Duty has got an overall styling for its exteriors to complement its increased ability as a Super Duty. The buyers will get plenty of options and well as standard surprise with the 2011 F-250, and to name the few we have its blocky grille and the space behind the grille is kept for two new V8 engines.

But the most impressive thing about this multitasking Super Duty is its ability to get configured for a wide range of utility. It can be configured as a luxurious hauler for the buyers looking for the same and at the same time can be configured as a down-and-dirty work truck. We are pretty much impressed with what we saw and felt in the 2011 F-250 Super Duty, and despite the fact that both the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra are getting completely redesigned and Dodge’s Ram 2500 is already being benefited by its previous years update, we would give the 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty. But the final decision will largely depend on the brand you like.

What’s New for 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty?

The 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty comes with plenty of new updates. The most noticeable one is its outside styling, but apart from this the 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty has all new diesel and gas engines, six-speed automatic transmission, and plethora of other luxurious and well as power enhancing optional and standard features.

Body Styling and Features

The 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty will be launched in three body styles of regular cab, SuperCab (or extended cab) or crew cab. All the body styles will have their own features; like the SuperCab will have two smaller rear-opening rear doors and the crew cab will have all four doors of equal size. You also will get options for bed lengths for SuperCab.

The 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty will be available in four trim levels of the base XL, XLT, Lariat and King Ranch. The feature set for the base XL trim level of F-250 Super Duty includes a black grille and bumpers, 17-inch steel wheels, air-conditioning, manual-telescoping trailer drag mirrors, upholstery, vinyl floor casing, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, a two-speaker AM/FM radio and a 40/20/40-split front bench.

The Lariat will be available on crew cab and SuperCab models, while for the King Ranch will be offered for crew cab.

Move up a bit and you will get XLT with chrome bumpers and grille, cast-aluminum wheels, heated exterior mirrors, full power accessories, cruise control, an integrated trailer brake controller, keyless entry, cloth seats, a carpeted floor, a four-speaker stereo with CD/MP3 player and auxiliary audio jack and lockable second-row under-seat storage with a power point.

The feature set for Lariat trim level comprises of power-telescoping mirrors, Foglights, 18-inch wheels, rear parking sensors, chrome tubular step bars, a power back sliding window, upgraded internal upholstery and dual-zone automatic climate control. Some other standard equipments includes wood grain trim, a 4.2-inch LCD multifunction screen, power-adjustable pedals, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a center front seat that converts into a center console, leather seats, the Ford Sync voice activation system, 10-way power-adjustable front seats, and audio system with eight speaker and satellite radio.

The range topping King Ranch comes with two-tone paint, power-folding mirrors, single interior and exterior badging, a body-colored grille with chrome insert, upgraded Chapparal leather upholstery, remote start, ventilated and heated seats, a rearview camera and driver seat memory.

You can get certain features from the higher trim level in the lower and vice versa.

Under The Hood

The power for 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty comes from either a 6.2 liter gasoline V8 engine or an optional 6.7 liter diesel-fueled V8 engine. The gas V8 engine is capable of churning maximum power of 385 horsepower and maximum torque of 405 pound-feet, while the V8 diesel engine makes maximum power of 390 hp and a whopping maximum torque of 735 lb-ft.

The power generate by both the engines are taken by a six speed automatic transmission and can be acquired in both the rear-wheel and four-wheel-drive variants.

Verdict

The 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty is a powerful perfect blend of style, power and refinement, and if you are looking for a heavy duty pick-up this is the best you can do I current scenario.

The all new 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty Regular Cab Pickup is like the double cappuccino punch, which you need when the regular coffee is not doing the job for you.  The 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty Regular Cab Pickup comes with the entire needed boost in its kick and muscle, for the pickup truck lovers who wanted the same. Ford is known as one of the finest pickup maker around the world and it gets justified with one simple look at 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty.

One of the vital things that we are looking forward to in 2011 Ford F-250 is flexibility which will make it suitable for a wide range of uses, like from a deluxe hauler to a brawny work truck. Some another noteworthy things that we are looking forward to are the inferior emissions from the diesel engine and enhanced overall fuel economy. But regardless of your engine selection, the one thing that you can be assured of here is the class-leading comfort capability and some other modifications that differentiate the 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty Regular Cab Pickup from the other pickups and sets up and example.

Selecting a heavy-duty truck in current market is really tricky, and this is because of the plenty of excellent models we have in market. With the likes of GMC Sierra twins  and Chevrolet Silverado getting revamped this year and Dodge’s Ram 2500 making an impact on the consumers with its previous years update, you easily can get confused on which one to buy. But as far as our recommendation is concerned, it goes to 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty Regular Cab Pickup. This is because you already have seen the performance of 2010 Super Duty, and were impressed with its refinement and ride, and now that 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty Regular Cab Pickup is here with all new blend of power, muscle and modification it clearly is the top pick in the heavy-duty truck market.

The trucks being launched in the modern market are way ahead than what the trucks use to be just a little while ago. With the cutthroat competition among the truck manufacturers, every single model launched by any of the manufacturers brings plenty of updates for the buyers. The same is the case with the all new uber-cool Super Dutys from Ford. With the very first look it becomes clear that Ford has raised the bar with its 2011 Ford Super Duty and it won’t be an easy task for any truck manufacturer to get passes them. With the colossal and unabashed fresh grille and power dome hood, the 2011 Ford Super Duty’s biggest asset is the imposing power pumping under its hood, bettered fuel economy and the payload.

What’s New for 2011 Ford Super Duty?

The 2011 Ford Super Duty redefines the trucking standards with its imposing updates and sets pretty high standard for its contenders. The apparent changes in 2011 Ford Super Duty has got includes the all new power dome hood, the giant and blatant new grille the and on a more significant node the 2011 Ford Super Duty comes with augmented payload, fuel economy and power. The 2011 Ford Super Duty also gets two all new heavily powerful engines pumping under its hood, with each of the engines generating class-leading power and torque. So there are plenty of new features available in 2011 Ford Super Duty for the potential buyers.

Body Styling and Features

The 2011 Ford Super Duty will be available in one single trim level of XLT 4 x 4 Crew Cab. The trim comes with plenty of advanced and luxurious features such as a mono beam suspension amid coil shocks, stabilizer bar and springs. Also the rear-live axle of 2011 Ford Super Duty gets stabilizer bar, staggered shocks and leaf springs. The truck also gets plenty of feature enhancements for the interiors. Some of the praiseworthy features that we found here include 4-wheel ABS brakes, regular power-assist steering, and an 81.8-ft. cargo box and rollover stability control. There are some optional features in the form of tailgate step, rearview camera, bed extender, cable lock and spray-in bedliner. All these features enhancement makes the 2011 Ford Duty a all new luxurious pickup, enticing enough to fetch the best of the truck buyers from the market.

Under The Hood

The 2011 Ford Super Duty comes with two all new and immensely powerful engine options in the form of a 6.2 liter V8 gasoline engine and a 6.7 liter turbo diesel V8 engine. The first 6.2 liter V8 Gasoline engine is potent enough to generate maximum power of 385 hp and maximum torque of 405 ft. lbs., while the 6.7 liter turbo diesel V8 engine pumps maximum power of 390 hp and maximum torque of 735 ft lbs. The 6.2 liter V8 gasoline engine enhances the fuel efficiency by 15 percent in comparison to 2010’s gas version, whereas the 6.7 liter turbo diesel V8 engine enhances the fuel economy by 18 percent, you even can power it with 20 biodiesel. The 6 speed automatic transmission remains common for both the engines, and this heavy duty torque shifting transmission permits four types of powertrain control.

Verdict

The all new 2011 Ford Super Duty takes the Pickups to a whole new level of luxury, power and utility. If you ever have wanted a pickup that not only can fulfill your utility requirement, but also can enhance your style quotient then this is your chance to make that happen.

The front wheel drive 2010 Ford Transit Connect from the house of Ford was named the North America Truck of the Year, for 2010 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. Since then we have been curious about the Transit Connect and finally got the chance to know it closely. Right from the very first look at 2010 Ford Transit Connect it becomes clear that it has been designed and developed peculiarly for the small business. The small panel of Transit connect can be customized as per personal needs.

The motto behind the development for the 2010 Ford Transit Connect clearly was to help the small business owners who neither needs nor can afford the full sized trucks. The all-new compact 2010 Ford Transit Connect seems to live up to the expectations.

What’s New for 2010 Ford Transit Connect?

If you haven’t got the glimpse of 2010 Ford Transit Connect then let us tell you that you haven’t missed anything, as a matter of fact even if you would have seen it you would not have noticed it. The design of Transit Connect is like a really bad cocktail of Ford Fusion and Dodge Sprinter, if you can imagine that, then that’s the only new thing about 2010 Ford Transit Connect.

The 2010 Ford Transit Connect in a manner is a lighter Dodge Sprinter. Just like the Dodge Sprinter, the 2010 Ford Transit Connect also comes with a fuel-efficient engine, spacious interiors and comparatively nimble around-town handling, but all this in a lot affordable and compact package.

Body Styling and Features

The 2010 Ford Transit Connect work van is available in four trims, namely Van XL, Van XLT and Wagon XL and Wagon XLT. But except for the second-row seat there isn’t any difference between Van and Wagon. So there isn’t much to think about. All the four trims come with sliding door, but if you don’t want they can be eliminated. The same is the case with the rear glass on Van.

The Van XL trim comes with standard equipments like plastic bumpers, 15-inch steel wheels, air-conditioning, 180-degree rear doors, adjustable driver seat, a tilt-telescoping steering wheel, a two-speaker stereo along with an auxiliary audio jack and cloth upholstery. While the Wagon XL brings in a two-person second row seat. The Van XLT apart from all the basic features gets complete power accessories, body-color bumpers keyless entry, heated mirrors, cruise control and a CD player. While the Wagon XLT gets a split-folding 60/40 three-passenger second row seats.

Under The Hood

Being a work Van the 2010 Ford Transit Connect actually doesn’t have much under its Hood. Thumping under the hood of 2010 Ford Transit Connect is a 2.0 liter four-cylinder engine, capable of churning maximum power of 138 hp and maximum torque of 132 pound-feet. The engine is matted to fixed four-speed automatic transmission which transmits the power to the front wheels of Transit Connect. Just as expected, the Transit Connect sprints (Crawls) from 0 to 60 in sluggish 12.4 seconds. The fuel economy of Transit is also pretty impressive with 23 mpg combined, considering the fact that it is intended towards small businesses.

Verdict

The 2010 Ford Transit Connect is an all new work van with roomy interiors, reasonably agile around-town handling and a fuel-efficient engine, designed to appeal the small business owners who don’t need heavy-duty hauling full sized trucks.

Not all the things are like fine wine that improves with age, and even if you think that there are certain things that improve with age the Mazda B-Series Truck certainly won’t be on that list. This is the entry of Mazda B-Series compact truck into another year did nothing for the truck except for making it one year older. And while its competitors get better in better in terms of power, space, and luxury the Mazda B-Series Truck just gets older and older.

Although, the Mazda B-Series and Ford Ranger are the only two remaining in the market that still are compact trucks and rest of the others have became midsize pickups. Now, despite all this, you can’t deny the fact that there are advantages of its compact size for Mazda B-Series, and this compact truck is highly effective while you are on taut trails off-road, or are jockeying through city traffic or want to park in crowded places. So you can say that Mazda B-series is not all that bad, or is it?

What’s New for 2009 Mazda B-Series Truck?

Just as we mentioned above, the Mazda B-Series enters yet another without any change and simply getting older. So in the modern time of highly potent pickup trucks the Mazda B-Series compact truck can be a real blow for anyone looking for a space efficient, load-carrying capabilities and modern expediency features.

Body Styling and Features

The 2009 Mazda B-Series compact truck comes in two body styles or extended cab and regular cab for the buyers. The extended cab comes with a pair of couple of doors for accessing the rear compartment. No crew cab style is offered in Mazda B-Series. These two body styles are available in two trim levels of B2300 and B4000.

The Standard equipment for both the trim levels and body styles comprises of an AM/FM stereo, a sliding rear window, 15-inch steel wheels and air-conditioning (only on the B4000). There also are certain other optional features that the buyer can include, and these features includes a CD player along with auxiliary input jack, alloy wheels, chrome griller and bumpers and cruise control. You also can get a bedliner and Foglights.

Under The Hood

The numbers for the two trim levels B2300 and B4000 indicates the engine displacement for the two engine options available. The Mazda B-Series B2300 gets its power from a 2.3 liter four-cylinder engine capable of churning maximum power of 143 horsepower and maximum torque of 154 pound feet. While the Mazda B-Series B4000 gets its power from a 4.0 liter V6 engine churning maximum power of 207 hp and maximum torque of 238 lb-ft of torque. Both the engines are mated to a five-speed manual transmission, but you can opt for a five speed automatic.

Verdict

The Mazda B-Series might be getting older with every passing year, but don’t mistake of considering it as “Old Wine” or “Gold” and unless you are not getting an offer which you simply cant refuse you shouldn’t consider the Mazda B-Series Compact Truck at all.

2010 HUMMER H3T comes to fulfill the wish of the pickup truck lovers who always wished of a pickup truck from Hummer. The in terms of looks and style are almost identical to H3, as a matter of fact except for the V8 engine and its flexible fuel capability the HUMMER H3T remains the same H3 SUV.

But this doesn’t mean that the driver who loves playing in the dirt have to compromise anywhere, on the contrary the 2010 HUMMER H3T comes with aggressive approach, customary skid plates, munificent ground clearance, and sufficient wheel articulation to match the requirement of those tough guys. But if you aren’t a rough and tough guy and are thinking about buying a 2010 HUMMER H3T, it will be like using butchers knife for slicing the butter.

What’s New for 2010 HUMMER H3T ?

Just as we mentioned earlier, the 2010 HUMMER H3T is almost identical to the H3. The one and the only worth noticing difference that we found was the flex-fuel capability for its 5.3-liter V8 engine. Apart from this the rest is just the same and hence in a manner you say that the  2010 HUMMER H3T is the H3 SUV at heart and you can expect everything that a high end SUV offers from it, but not extreme off-road capability.

Body Styling and Features

There are five trim levels available for midsize pickup 2010 HUMMER H3T. You can have it in base, Luxury, Alpha, Adventure and Alpha with Leather trims. Although the basic features for all the five trims remains same, but still there are plenty of other luxurious offers that you can get.

The base trim of 2010 Hummer H3T comes equipped with 16 inch steel wheels, air-conditioning, full skid plates, OnStar telematics, cruise control, keyless entry, Bluetooth connectivity, a six-speaker music system with satellite radio and full power accessories.

Apart from all these features the Adventure trim level comes with a shorter gear transfer case facilitating better hill-climbing and descending, an off-road suspension, rear and front locking differentials, a six CD changer Monsoon audio system and 33 inch off-road tires.

The Alpha trims come with a powerful V8 engine, embroidered headrests and alloy wheels, added to the aforementioned feature lists. Similarly a Monsoon system, power heated front seats, leather upholstery and oversized floor mats comes in addition to all the basic features in the Luxury trim level. In addition to all these mentioned features the range topping Alpha with leather comes with exterior trim and chrome wheels. But if you are ready to spend a bit extra then you can get several optional features such as a power sunroof, a navigation system, an in-dash six-CD changer and a rearview camera.

Under The Hood

All 2010 Hummer H3T models come with permanent four-wheel drive mated with a two-speed transfer case. Apart from Alpha trim level, the rest of the H3T have a 3.7-liter inline five-cylinder engine pumping under their hoods and delivering a heft 239 hp of maximum power and 241 lb-ft of maximum torque. All the engines are mated to standard five-speed manual transmission and there also is an option of four-speed automatic. The combine fuel efficiency for all the five trims is 15 mpg with either of the transmissions.

The most powerful among all the trim levels is the Alpha trim level, which has a hefty 5.3-liter V8 engine pumping 300 hp of maximum power and 320 lb-ft of maximum torque under its hood. The V8 is mated to a four-speed automatic transmission and sprints from 0 to 60 in 8 seconds flat. But you won’t have to trade a lot of fuel economy to get this power, and even the Alpha delivers combined fuel economy of 14 mpg.

The safety in such immensely powered trims is ensured by safety features such as traction control, an Antilock disc brakes, OnStar communications system, stability control and complete side curtain airbags.

Verdict

Just as we said earlier that the 2010 Hummer H3T might have all the essential off-road ability, a respectable on-road conduct and eye-catching styling, but still when it comes to performance, cargo capacity and fuel mileage there are better options out  there.

Not everyone likes owning a full size pickup truck, especially considering the lack of fuel efficiency and maneuverability makes many of the people stay away from the full size truck. But if you talk about utter utility and load-carrying capacity the full size pickup like 2010 Toyota Tacoma still reins the supreme. The all new 2010 Toyota Tacoma is just what the doctor ordered for the drivers looking for a full sized pickup and with its wide range of trim levels and body styles, this full sized pickup truck definitely will fetch significant amount of potential buyers from the market.

Starting from the base Regular Cab which can be used as a work truck to the X-Runner trim of Tacoma, for concourse cruising and some of the other road ruling variants of Tacoma definitely will fit into your need. To make it even more tempting there is the muscular construction, a reliable reputation in the market, a deluxe cabin and an extensive list of luxury features makes our 2010 Toyota Tacoma a hard to resist model.

What’s New for 2010 Toyota Tacoma?

Debunking last years rumors suggesting that the 2010 Toyota Tacoma will get an all-new model, the 2010 Tacoma remains comparatively untouched from previous year’s model. The rigorous 4.0 liter V6 engine comes back unchanged and if you are someone who is buying Tacoma for heavy hauling, then we will recommend this model to you. But if you are having comparatively less power hauling requirement and wants a fuel efficient vehicle, then can go for the lesser and more fuel efficient four-cylinder model.

We clearly will give 2010 Toyota Tacoma an edge over the Chevy Colorado, Ford Ranger and Dodge Dakota. The only contenders for 2010 Tacoma in terms of adaptability, versatile performance and heftiness, according to us are the Nissan Frontier Suzuki Equator. But if you buy 2010 Toyota Tacoma as your midsize pickup, you will be getting something that will handle anything you throw at it.

Body Styling and Features

The all new potent 2010 Toyota Tacoma is a midsize pickup which is available in three trim levels of a regular cab, Access Cab and a Double Cab. The regular and Access cabs comes with 6-foot cargo bed, while the Double Cab gets a shortened 5foot bed. This enhances the maneuverability of the Double Cab and the 6 foot bed also is available if you want. All the models comes equipped with necessary luxury and utility equipments and the equipment list for base regular model includes, 15 inch steel wheels, a composite bedliner, a limited-slip differential, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, a bed utility-rail system, a four-speaker music system with a CD player, a cloth front bench seat and an auxiliary audio jack. Though, if you step up and go for the higher trim level you easily can get accessories like chrome rear bumper and grille, fog lamps, keyless entry, upgraded seats, cruise control, a leather-swathed steering wheel with audio controls and a rearview camera.

Under The Hood

The 2010 Toyota Tacoma Regular and Access Cabs is driven by a 2.7 liter four-cylinder engine, which is capable of generating maximum power of 150 hp and maximum torque of 180 pound-feet. Both the models are available in rear-wheel and four-wheel drive options with rear-wheel drive mated to a five-speed manual transmission or four-speed automatic transmission, but the four wheel options comes only with manual transmission. The fuel efficiency for these beasts are expected to be 21 mpg combined both for highway and city.

On the other hand powering the Access Cab and Double Cab models are a 4.0-liter V6 engine pumping maximum power of 236 hp and maximum torque of 266 lb-ft. Standard for most of the Tacoma’s powered by V6 engines is the a six-speed manual transmission, while the five-speed automatic is available as option. The estimated fuel economy for this engine is 18 mpg combined.

Despite having such immense powering pumping under its hood the 2010 Toyota Tacoma is a completely safe ride. Ensuring the safety of the passengers in it are the antilock brakes (drum brakes for rear while disc for front) with brake assist, stability and traction control, complete side curtain airbags, front-seat side airbags, and front active headrests.

Verdict

If you are looking for a midsize pickup truck in the same segment, then the 2010 Toyota Tacoma is just the perfect vehicle for you. Regardless of your purpose the 2010 Toyota Tacoma’s wide array of configurations will get you the best vehicle as per the need.

When Toyota Tundra debuted right at the beginning of new millennium it was seen as the first import-brand-full size pickup to compete with the established leading pickup manufacturers. Despite having a lot of things in its favor, the start for Toyota Tundra wasn’t easy in the market and in the first year it caught attention of people looking pickups for recreational activities rather than the hardcore truck buyers. But the 2010 Toyota Tundra is a totally redesigned truck and Toyota hope to attract people like sovereign contractors, or the people needing pickups for pulling boats and heavy trailers.

The 2010 Toyota Tundra with its American-built will feature in three cab sizes, three engine choices and three bed lengths. The half-ton pickup truck with avowedly full-size dimensions will now be standing with or above the competing half-ton pickups.

What’s New for 2010 Toyota Tundra?

The 2010 Toyota Tundra comes with even more hefty midrange V8 in addition to the stripped-down Work Truck packages and high-end Platinum. Some other changes that might lure the potential buyers includes, small cosmetic fine-tunes, like the introduction of front-seat knee airbags. Some another enhancements in the new 2010 Toyota Tundra includes two fresh audio choices, folding tow mirrors, a power direct rear window and an in-mirror back-up camera video display.

The significant changes that the pickup truck market has gone through in recent times have compelled all the leading pickup manufacturers to not only concentrate on the functionality of the truck but also on providing the luxury and modern amenities to the buyers.  This is why the 2010 Toyota Tundra not only is a potent pickup, but also is a luxurious car.

Body Styling and Features

The half-ton pickup 2010 Toyota Tundra could be bought in three body styles: regular cab, Double Cab or crew cab and CrewMax or truly big crew cab. You can get the Regular and Double Cabs with either a 6.5 foot bed or can order an 8 foot bed, whereas for the CrewMax there only is one bed option of 5.5 foot bed. Tundra will be available in two trim levels of Grade and plush Limited. It should be noted that the regular cab comes only in Grade trim.

The basic features for Regular Cab includes 18 inch steel wheels, a tilt-steering wheel, a 40/20/40 burst cloth bench seat, a stereo with auxiliary audio jack and CD, dual-zone manual climate control and rubber flooring. There are several luxurious options and features available with the higher versions of the Tundra and some of the modern features that you can expect are full power accessories, power-sliding rear window, controller double-up rear seats and carpeting. There are different packages available for the high end buyers that will allow them to include options and features of their choice.

Under The Hood

The 2010 Toyota Tundra is available in three engine choice. Pumping under the hood of Tundra regular cab and Double Cab is a 4.0-liter V6 engine generating maximum power of 236 hp and maximum torque of 266 pound-feet. Available either in two wheel or four wheel drive, this trim level is mated to five-speed automatic transmission (Tundra doesn’t have manual transmission) for transmitting power to any of the wheel option you have made.

The another engine option on these and all the other Tundras’ is the 4.6-liter V8 engine generating maximum power of 310 hp and max torque of 327 lb-ft. The engine is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift control. The last and the most powerful engine, which is optional on all the trims is the 5.7-liter V8 engine generating maximum power of 381 hp and maximum torque of 401 lb-ft, and it again is mated to standard six speed automatic transmission. The V8 engine makes this truck really fast and in our test it sprinted from 0 to 60 mph in mere 6.9 secs.

Verdict

Despite being one of the oldest pickup truck in the market, the immense improvements and enhancements makes the 2010 Toyota Tundra a top-notch selection for a workhorse pickup. If you also are looking for one then the 2010 Toyota Tundra with excellent utility and strong performance is a great choice for you.