Here in Georgia, pickup trucks are the heart and soul of the automotive world. For six years running, The Toyota Tundra Pickup truck has been named JD Power's most reliable full-size pickup, and the accolades don't stop there. The consistently high ratings compared against other full-sized trucks come from Consumer Reports and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, as well. The 2012 Toyota Tundra has a configuration for practically every driver, from four-wheel drive enthusiasts to boat haulers.
The 2012 Toyota Tundra Engines
There are three engines available for the 2012 Toyota Tundra, including a 4.0-liter V6 engine that produces 236 horsepower, a 4.6-liter V8 engine that produces 310 horsepower, and the largest engine, a 5.7-liter brute that churns out 381 horsepower and allows for a maximum towing capacity of 10,300 pounds. The smaller V6 engine, despite its reasonable power, returns middling fuel economy of 13 miles per gallon in the city and 17 miles per gallon on the highway.
Chassis
The 2012 Toyota Tundra can be outfitted with three different packages, the base model, the SR5, and Limited. There are also two TRD packages that offer either enhanced off-road performance or stiffer, lower suspension for added on-road traction. The Crewmax cab configuration is the four-door version, featuring a spacious, comfortable rear seat. The smaller cab configuration, the double cab, still uses four doors, but the rear doors swing backward, suicide-style to allow the greatest door opening for access to the rear seat. In addition to this, the Tundra double cab gives you the added option of an extended bed.
2012 Toyota Tundra Interior
The interior of the Toyota Tundra can be modified in practically any configuration you want. On the work truck, you get a sparse, cloth interior with just the basics. On the other hand, the fully-equipped Toyota Tundra Platinum package features perforated leather seating surfaces, memory seats and even a moonroof.
Pricing and Reliability
Pricing for the 2012 Toyota Tundra starts out at $24,435. Once you start adding options to the Tundra, you quickly begin to see the pricing shoot through the roof. This might well be the single drawback to the truck. Fortunately, like all Toyota vehicles, the Tundra tends to hold onto its resale value well past 100,000 miles, so taken in that light, the price starts to seem a whole lot more reasonable.
Sources:
Toyota: 2012 Toyota Tundra: www.toyota.com
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