In 1999, the premiere of the Toyota Tundra model took place, which replaced the T100. The debut was more than successful; ~8,000 cars were sold in the first month.
The first generation was introduced in May 1999 as a 2000 model, originally known as the T150s.
The Tundra was offered with a 24-valve 3.4-liter V6 engine producing 190 hp (140 kW) with 298 Nm of torque and a 32-valve 4.7-liter V8 engine producing 245 hp (183 kW) with torque 427 Nm.
Since 2005, new engines began to be installed: a 4.0-liter V6 with a power of 236 hp (176 kW) with a torque of 361 Nm, and the existing 4.7-liter V8 engine was updated using Toyota’s variable valve timing technology VVT- i, after which its power increased to 271 hp (202 kW) with a torque of 424 Nm. The 5-speed manual transmission has been replaced by a 6-speed manual, and the 5-speed automatic has been replaced by a 6-speed.
The second generation Tundra is available with three engines from 2007 to 2009:
And with four engines since 2010:
The third generation featured two engine options: a twin-turbocharged V6 3.4-liter V35A producing 389 hp and a twin-turbocharged 3.4-liter hybrid V6 with an internal electric motor, producing a total of 437 hp. Both powertrain options come with a 10-speed automatic transmission. For the first time, a V8 engine is not offered. Maximum towing capacity and maximum payload have been increased to 5,400 kg and 880 kg respectively.
The 4.0-liter V6 Toyota 1GR-FE engine has been produced in factories in Japan and the USA since 2002 and is installed in many pickups and SUVs, but is best known for the Land Cruiser Prado. There are two generations of this power unit: with VVT-i and Dual VVT-i type phase regulators.
The 4.6-liter Toyota 1UR-FE engine was introduced in 2006 as a powertrain for SUVs and full-size pickups, as well as executive models for emerging markets. Its main difference from 1UR-FSE is in the power system: distributed injection instead of direct.
The 5.7-liter Toyota 3UR-FE engine was first introduced in 2007 as a powertrain for the company’s largest SUVs and pickups. In a number of markets, there is an ethanol version of this engine with the 3UR-FBE index.
The 4.7-liter Toyota 2UZ-FE engine was produced from 1998 to 2012 only at the American plant in Alabama and was installed on the most powerful SUVs and pickup trucks of the concern. At different times, there were two versions of this engine, with and without the VVT-i variable valve timing system.
The 3.5-liter Toyota V35A-FTS engine was shown in 2017 along with the new Lexus LS500. This power unit is equipped with twin turbocharging and develops over 400 hp and 600 Nm. Soon these motors will replace all V-shaped 8-cylinder engines under the hood of many models of the concern.
5VZ-FE – Toyota gasoline V-shaped 6-cylinder engine with a volume of 3.4 liters. The motor is designed for light buses and SUVs, its feature is a peak torque at medium revs. The motor is compact, economical and well suited for installation in SUVs and light commercial vehicles. Gasoline consumption per 100 km, in urban mode …
