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Toyota Tundra II Regular Cab Long Bed (facelift 2010) 4.6 V8 32V (310 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
Toyota Tundra:
The Toyota Tundra is a full-size pickup truck manufactured in the United States by the Japanese manufacturer Toyota since May 1999. The Tundra was the second full-size pickup to be built by a Japanese manufacturer , but the Tundra was the first full-size pickup from a Japanese manufacturer to be built in North America. The Tundra was nominated for the North American Truck of the Year award and was Motor Trend magazine's Truck of the Year in 2000 and 2008. Initially built in a new Toyota plant in Princeton, Indiana, production was consolidated in 2008 to Toyota's San Antonio, Texas, factory....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II Regular Cab Long Bed (facelift 2010) Overview:
Toyota Tundra (II Regular Cab Long Bed (facelift 2010)). With 460 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2190 kg, it’s on the heavier side. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A vehicle with an open cargo bed at the back, suitable for transporting goods. Seating for 3 makes it ideal for daily use.
4.6 V8 32V (310 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 4.6L V8 (1UR-FE) provides a strong balance of power for most truck duties. It's capable of respectable towing and offers good everyday performance without feeling underpowered.
Fuel Economy
While better than the 5.7L, fuel economy remains a concern. It's still a large V8 in a heavy truck, so don't expect car-like efficiency.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional Toyota reliability and durability
- • Strong V8 engine options with high towing capacity
- • Robust build quality suitable for heavy work
- • Spacious and practical Regular Cab interior
- • Good resale value
Cons:
- • Poor fuel economy across all engine options
- • Ride can be stiff, especially when unloaded
- • Interior materials can feel utilitarian compared to some rivals
- • Large turning radius makes maneuvering in tight spaces challenging
- • Limited advanced technology features for its time
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II Regular Cab (facelift 2010): 2009 - 2011).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Tundra |
| Generation: | II Regular Cab Long Bed (facelift 2010) |
| Modification (Engine): | 4.6 V8 32V (310 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2010 |
| End of production: | 2013 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Pick-up |
| Seats: | 3 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 310 Hp @ 5600 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 67.3 Hp/l [480mm more] |
| Torque: | 460 Nm @ 3400 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 1UR-FE More details about the engine 1UR-FE |
| Engine displacement: | 4608 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC, VVT-i |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l |
| Coolant: | 12.1 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 94 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 83 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 15.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 11.7 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.1 kg/Hp, 141.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.8 kg/Nm, 210 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2190 |
| Max. weight: | 3084 |
| Max load: | 894 |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 4036 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5809 mm mm [480mm more] |
| Width: | 2029 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1925 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 3700 mm mm [479mm more] |
| Front track: | 1725 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1725 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 259 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 13.4 m [above average] |
| Approach angle: | 27° |
| Departure angle: | 26° |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 255/70 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | 8.0J x 18 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Leaf spring |
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