Review Of 2010 Toyota Tundra Pick Up Truck

Introduction of 2010 Toyota Tundra

The 2010 Toyota Tundra priced at MSRP is $23,155 – $42,155 is a full size powerful truck. The Toyota Tundra is one of the oldest pick up trucks that are available in the market and has been able to maintain its brand name in the industry. This Toyota edition competes with Ford F-150 and Dodge Ram.

What’s on offer?

The 2010 Toyota Tundra features powerful midrange V8 engine. Toyota has also added optional packages to meet the taste of the buyers. There are minor exterior changes which this new edition has experienced. They have also added additional features such as front seat knee bags, folding tow mirrors and power vertical rear window to the new edition.

Silhouette

The 2010 Toyota tundra has a very attractive exterior with chrome grille and black strip that is spread across the crest of the grille frame.  Its chiseled hood and hoarse bumper enhances the exterior look of this edition.  The 2010 Toyota Tundra features a very conservative look from its sides.

The 2010 Tundra is available in three body configurations: regular cab, Double cab or crew cab and Crew max. The regular cab and crew cab features a 6.5 foot bed or 8 foot long bed. The crew max is available in only 5.5 foot small bed.

Inside the cabin

The 2010 Toyota Tundra has not received any major updates from the time it is launched. However this edition features roomy interiors with comfortable seating for the passengers. There is abundance of space in the rear cabin and can comfortably seat adult passengers also. There is abundance of leg room and head space which makes it convenient for taller passengers also.

There are some flaws which still remain unaddressed like the controls and gauges are not easily legible and situated in a manner which offers inconvenience to the operator. Interiors are designed in mediocre material which looks flimsy.

Features of 2010 Toyota Tundra

The 2010 Toyota Tundra is available in base Grade and plush Limited trims.

The base Grade is equipped with 18 inch steel wheels, a tilt steering wheel, dual zone manual climate, stereo with CD and auxiliary audio jack and rubber flooring on the regular cab.

The Double cab adds a power sliding rear window, full power accessories, cruise control and carpet flooring.

The limited trim bundles up to alloy wheels, automatic climate control, utility rail system for cargo, ipod connectivity, Bluetooth, power adjustable leather seats, upgraded sound system with CD changer satellite radio and steering wheel mounted audio control.

The popular SR5 package additionally includes engine skid plates. Toyota has newly added the Platinum and Work packages. The platinum package can be added to a Limited Crew Max edition which includes all options that are available in the Tundra edition.

The Work Truck package is available only on regular and double cab models and includes vinyl seating, and very basic features needed in a tow truck.

2010 Toyota Tundra Powertrain

The 2010 Toyota Tundra offers a choice of three engine types. The 4×2 Tundra regular cab and standard bed 4×2 Double Cab is powered by 4.0 liter V6 engine which produces 236hp and 266 pounds feet of torque. It offers a fuel economy of 15/19/16.mpg on city/highway and combined. This engine is teamed to five speed automatic transmission.

This engine optionally offers a 4.6 liter V8 engine which produces 271 horsepower and 313 pounds feet of torque. This brawny engine offers a fuel economy of 14 mpg city and 17 mpg highway on 2Wd and 13 mpg city and 16 mpg highway on 4WD. This engine is teamed to six speed automatic transmission with manual shift control.

When fully equipped this edition offers a maximum towing capacity of 8,600 pounds.

Toyota also offers an option of a burly 5.7 liter V8 engine that generates 381 horsepower and 401 pounds feet of torque. it is teamed to a six speed automatic transmission and offers a duel economy of 13 mpg city 17 mpg highway and 14 mpg combined.

When combined with a tow package this edition offers a maximum towing capacity of 10,800 pounds.

2010 Toyota Tundra Safety

The 2010 Toyota Tundra features front seat side airbags, full length side curtain airbags, stability control, antilock disc brakes and traction control.

During the various crash tests that were conducted it scored four stars for driver and passenger protection in frontal impact test.

Conclusion

The 2010 Toyota Tundra is a robust pick up truck. The main highlights of this edition are strong V8 engine, comfortable and spacious cabin, offers six speed transmission, offers an array of safety and convenience features.

The main drawbacks that were noted are mediocre interior and controls not well placed.