The Toyota brand is equivalent to reliability, making a Toyota Tundra Diesel a wise choice if
you need a dependable vehicle. Toyota models in the used car dealers’ listings include subcompact cars and
giant off-road SUVs. There are even hybrid models and some used Toyotas like the Prius are highly demanded than
other models, so Toyota used car prices can vary.
Toyota Tundra Diesel has been said to be the most dependable large pickup for the last five years. The
tundra’s different models are extremely capable and can tow at least five tons with its 5.7L V8 diesel engine.
The top standard features of a Toyota tundra are Trailer-Sway Control 5, Manual headlamp level control, easy
lower and lift tailgate, dual zone climate control with sync mode, traction control (TRAC), star safety system
including Vehicle Stability Control (VSC),
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Brake Assist (BA). The vehicle
has a total of eight air bags.
The term Toyota tundra diesel may refer to the half-ton Tundra known as the light duty diesel and the Heavy
Duty Tundras with the much larger diesel engines. Toyota tundra diesel is offered in Regular Cab, Double Cab or
Crewmax models, depending on the package.
The TRD Sport is not the vehicle for someone who wants to blend in but rather for someone to stand out. This
4 x is a limited-edition truck that is available in Black or Radiant Red. The interior is black fabric and
comes in impressive 20-inch carved alloy wheels. The TRD Sport Special Edition’s colour-keyed grille surround
makes it a distinctive car. Other added features are its door handles and mirror covers and the front bumper
and rear roll pan. To distinguish it from other vehicles is its distinctive TRD Sport bed decal.
For those who want their vehicle to look tough and perform correspondingly, there is the TRD Rock Warrior
Special Edition Tundra. You will have a truck with 17-inch TRD forged alloy wheels. This tundra has Bilstein
shocks with All-Terrain T/A KO tough tires from BFGoodrich. Buyers of this truck can choose from Super White,
Metallic White, Magnetic Gray, Radiant Red or Black. The interior is Black fabric and the grille surround is
colour-keyed. Bumper is matter black rear or colour-keyed. Owners have the option to equip this Tundra with the
Tow Package so it can deliver full towing capacity. Other features of this Special Edition Tundra are a
vertically sliding rear window, privacy glass and fog lamps.
The Toyota Tundra Diesel also comes in Different Packages with
options and choices of cab type:
Work Truck Package 4 x 2 and 4 x 4
Tundra Grade 4 x 2 and 4 x 4
TRD Sport Package 4 x 2 only
TRD Off-Road Package 4 x 2 and 4 x 4
TRD Rock Warrior Package 4 x 4 only
The Work Truck Package offers the Regular Cab Tundra Grade and the Double Cab Tundra Grade with V6 or V 8
Engines. Included in the package are matte black lower and upper front bumper, matte black grille surround,
rubber-type flooring, heavy-duty vinyl bench seat, black instrument panel, 2-speed windshield wipers, manual
door locks and windows and optional cruise control.
The tundra Grade package offers Regular Cab and Double Cab with a choice of V6 or V8 Engines and Crewmax
with a V8 engine. The TRD Sport Package offers Double Cab Tundra Grade with a 5.7L V8 engine.
The TRD Off-Road Package offers Regular Cab, Double Cab and Crewmax Cab Tundra Grade V8 engines. This
package includes Bilstein shocks, road-tuned suspension, and unique 18" alloy wheels with P275/65R18 BFGoodrich
tires. The TRD Rock Warrior Package offers Double Cab and Crewmax Tundra Grade with 5.7L V8 engine, an
all-terrain tires and forged alloy wheels, Bilstein shocks, TRD Rock Warrior Graphics in addition to the
features of the other models.
For 2011, Toyota Tundra also boasts of fuel economy with the V-6 powerful and fuel-efficient engine. The
fuel-economy ratings for the V-6 and its 2wd and 5-speed automatic transmission are higher by 1mpg for both
highway and city driving from its 2010 rating now at 16/20 mpg,
The Toyota Tundra has been the Motor Trend 2008 Truck of the Year. Other competitors for the award had been
the GMC Sierra HD, the Chevrolet Silverado HD, and the Ford F-250, -350 and -450 Super Duty trucks. The trucks
were scored for superiority, value and significance. The general excellence in engineering, workmanship and
materials were considered. Another factor was the comparison of the features in relation to the price; and the
other measure is its impact on the car market.
The Toyota Tundra Diesel is a half-ton pickup that is useful both for work and personal transportation,
making it ultra versatile. It also stands out for its excellent interior, ride and handling and quietness,
while giving an impressive performance with regards to its capability. It will not be a problem buying a used
Toyota Tundra because OEM Toyota parts are widely available. The overall
appraisal was that the Toyota Tundra Diesel is tough, delivers outstanding performance among its class, and its
towing capability is excellent, while the price is reasonable compared to the competitors’ products.