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SCOOP: Pic of Toyota Tundra Crew Max ahead of Detroit debut
by John Neff on Dec 5th 2006 at 2:56PM 
Toyota has announced that the 2007 Tundra CrewMax (read: four-door model) will be unveiled at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in early January. But why wait until Autoblog arrives in Detroit next month to see the big behemoth, we have a blurry cameraphone pic of the CrewMax for you now. The photo was found by Autoblog reader Terry D. on SnoWest.com, a snow mobile forum of all places. Forum member polarman posted the shot along with some incredibly detailed information on the Tundra, which can be read after the jump. He claims to be in the know because he is a Toyota dealer, so while all bets are off concerning the veracity of the following claims, it's quite possible polarman's telling the truth.Follow the jump for inside info on the Tundra's towing capicity and horsepower rating, as well as the company's official press release announcing the debut of the Crew Max in Detroit.
[Source: Toyota and SnoWest.com]
Despite the hazey lights and incredibly high ISO, you can see just how long that pair of rear doors is on the CrewMax. While Polarman claims the Double Cab model can comfortably seat four, which is true, the CrewMax is clearly in Dodge Ram Mega Cab territory. There's a short bed in the back, which begs the question whether or not Toyota will also release a more commercial grade CrewMax with a longer, more useable bed.
We're also still waiting to get official confirmation on the exact power ratings of the Tundra's 5.7-liter V8, although you may recall an MSNBC article leaked that the engine would produce 381 horsepower. Toyota's been mum on whether or not the leak is true, but again, polarman claims the company has had the engine up over 400 horsepower with success.
And don't think Ford and Chevy will have the last word on towing capacity. Polarman claims the Tundra will be the first half-ton to hit the 11,000 lb. mark. Again, these are rumors and speculation and polarman could be a 14-year-old playing with Photoshop in his mom's basement. But then again, he could be a Toyota dealer that opened his mouth online when he shouldn't have. We'll find out in a few weeks.
PRESS RELEASE:
All-New Tundra CrewMax To Make World Debut At 2007 North American International Auto Show
December 5, 2006 – Torrance, CA - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. will stage the world premiere of the all-new 2007 Tundra CrewMax full-size pickup at a press conference at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The four-door CrewMax will offer the most room, versatility and storage in the Tundra lineup.
Larger in every dimension than the model it replaces, the 2007 Tundra is available in 31 model configurations, with a choice between 4x2 and 4x4 drivetrains, and towing capacity of more than 10,000 lbs. This second-generation Tundra offers three cab styles, three wheelbases, three bed lengths, three engines, and three trim levels.
The next-generation Tundra was designed and engineered in the United States and will be assembled exclusively at the company's truck plants in Texas and Indiana.
The press conference will be held on Sunday, January 7 at 12:10 PM Eastern Time in the Riverview Ballroom in COBO Center and simulcast live to the Toyota display area at the show. A video clip of the press conference will be available for viewing following the event on the Toyota.com website.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
roadside observer 3:36PM (12/05/2006)
381-400 horsepower? It will be interesting to see if the greenie-weenies finally recognize the fact that Toyota builds trucks and SUVs in the best gas-guzzling tradition.
Will they roast Toyota just like they do Ford, GM, and Dodge for fuel economy, or will they continue to turn a blind eye and sing Toyota's praises for the Prius, acting like the gas-guzzling trucks and SUVs don't even exist?
My money is on the latter.
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Scott 3:49PM (12/05/2006)
What ever happened to half-ton trucks being "light-duty"? We're at the point where today's half-tons are more capable than the 3/4 and 1-ton trucks of a couple decades ago, but we're also at the point where they weigh as much and don't really get much better mileage. If you need to tow 11K lbs on a regular basis PLEASE buy more than a 1/2-ton truck, for everyone's sake. I know this is all a big pissing match between manufacturer's, but it would be nice to see a true half-ton truck that was lighter, more efficient, and not meant to tow the Himalayas.
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Brian McPhail 4:03PM (12/05/2006)
At this point there is not a LONGBED CrewMax model. Obviously this can be added later if they choose to.
Here is the complete model listing as of now- It's in table form, so I don't know if this will paste neatly. Alex- feel free to email me if you want to see it in it's original pdf form.
2007 TUNDRA MODEL NUMBERS
Drive Cab Bed Engine Trans Grade Model
4x2 B-Cab Standard V6 5AT DX 8202
V8 5AT DX 8222
Lg V8 6AT DX 8224
Long V6 5AT DX 8204
V8 5AT DX 8226
Lg V8 6AT DX 8228
C-Cab Standard V6 5AT SR5 8216
V8 5AT SR5 8240
Lg V8 6AT SR5 8242
Long V8 5AT SR5 8244
Lg V8 6AT SR5 8246
D-Cab Short V8 5AT SR5 8260
Lg V8 6AT SR5 8262
C-Cab Standard V8 5AT Limited 8250
Lg V8 6AT Limited 8252
D-Cab Short V8 5AT Limited 8270
Lg V8 6AT Limited 8272
Drive Cab Bed Engine Trans Grade Model
4x4 B-Cab Standard V8 5AT DX 8322
Lg V8 6AT DX 8324
Long V8 5AT DX 8326
Lg V8 6AT DX 8328
C-Cab Standard V8 5AT SR5 8340
Lg V8 6AT SR5 8342
Long V8 5AT SR5 8344
Lg V8 6AT SR5 8346
D-Cab Short V8 5AT SR5 8360
Lg V8 6AT SR5 8362
C-Cab Standard V8 5AT Limited 8350
Lg V8 6AT Limited 8352
D-Cab Short V8 5AT Limited 8370
Lg V8 6AT Limited 8372
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Brian McPhail 4:04PM (12/05/2006)
hahah dammit.. y'all need an attachment tool or at least a comments box that works like a word processor..
:)
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Tony 4:07PM (12/05/2006)
I think the way it works is that the greenie-weenies take the average fuel economy of your entire like to determine how green a company is. Having hybrids allows a company to have larger more powerful vehicles. Very smart Toyota.
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Ryan 4:23PM (12/05/2006)
"1. 381-400 horsepower? It will be interesting to see if the greenie-weenies finally recognize the fact that Toyota builds trucks and SUVs in the best gas-guzzling tradition."
-Then what? Really, then what? They will all run back over to GM? Honestly, everybody knows Honda is the best in terms of MPG.
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dontBfooled 4:25PM (12/05/2006)
"...The next-generation Tundra was designed and engineered in the United States and will be assembled exclusively at the company's truck plants in Texas and Indiana."
But 100% of the profits will be reported in yen, not american dollars. Why, you ask? Because we are a Japanese company.
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Bonita 4:27PM (12/05/2006)
What about missing the fall deadline to debut the truck? By the time this beast sees pavement, the '07 model year is half-over.
What about offering customers a manual transmission? Toyota offers none in any Tundra.
What about this is the 3rd attempt at a full sized truck? What makes us think this time will be right?
What about Nissan Titan and Ford can already out-tow the Tundra?
What about the missing longbed version for the crew cab or carmax version or whatever the &^%$ they're calling it?
You call this "Moving Forward?" I call this moving sideways.
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redeye 4:41PM (12/05/2006)
#2. You couldn't have said that any better!
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Mike 4:57PM (12/05/2006)
Scott: "it would be nice to see a true half-ton truck that was lighter, more efficient, and not meant to tow the Himalayas"
Dodge Dakota, Toyota Tacoma, Nissan Frontier, etc. The compact and midsize have always been rated as 1/2 ton.
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sp 6:33PM (12/05/2006)
8. You sound bitter...
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Mike 6:36PM (12/05/2006)
Interesting side note, the 2007 Tacoma is larger in every dimension than the T-100.
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multinationalcompanyman 7:22PM (12/05/2006)
"But 100% of the profits will be reported in yen, not american dollars. Why, you ask? Because we are a Japanese company."
Yeah! You tell 'em. Much better that GM or Ford profits go to American CEO's and boardmembers! Not that Foreign investors don't own Ford/GM stock and vice-versa.
Oh and the American made, marketed, and sold Tundra DOES result in very competitive wages for the Americans who made, marketed, and sold them.
Hell, the American auto industry is starting to look like Wal-Mart these days. The company may be majority American owned, but more and more of the stuff inside is coming from China or other points outside of the U.S.
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purecoda 7:24PM (12/05/2006)
Scott - Great point. I'm with you on this one.
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Howard Kerr 8:18PM (12/05/2006)
I don't really know Toyota's trucks (past and present) all that well, but it sounds like this will be one of the few times you will have to pick MORE than just the color of vehicle you want. Toyota has been notorious in the past for offering few variations/options, but apparently that it changing...look out Detroit.
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Brian 9:21PM (12/05/2006)
Is it just me, or has this crappy photo been the basis of two autoblog articles already?
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Kevin 9:28PM (12/05/2006)
#6, HONDA IS "THE BEST IN MPG" because it has wimpy trucks. NO V-8's in the lineup ever! only crappy 6's that have no low end torque or enough power for a real truck. WTF is the ridgeline. Toyota offers a REAL full line of cars with big V-8's and is not far behind Honda in overall fuel economy average. also dont forget the Prius, bigger, faster, nicer etc that the Civic hybrid, yet gets better mileage.
good ol' toyota
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Ryan 10:50PM (12/05/2006)
"But 100% of the profits will be reported in yen, not american dollars. Why, you ask? Because we are a Japanese company."
-When you are a little ol' minion peasant of a line worker for an auto company you could care a less where the profits go for some corporation, just that YOURS make it into your pocket.
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Ryan 10:53PM (12/05/2006)
"1. 381-400 horsepower? It will be interesting to see if the greenie-weenies finally recognize the fact that Toyota builds trucks and SUVs in the best gas-guzzling tradition."
-Then what? Really, then what? They will all run back over to GM? Honestly, everybody knows Honda is the best in terms of MPG.
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Ryan 10:59PM (12/05/2006)
"17. #6, HONDA IS "THE BEST IN MPG" because it has wimpy trucks. NO V-8's in the lineup ever! only crappy 6's that have no low end torque or enough power for a real truck. WTF is the ridgeline."
-You have to hand it to Honda, they don't have V-8's and STILL turn quite a nice profit. Honda has the Ridgline, an award winning truck, yes I admit it's "white collar" but even that truck has more to offer than my own needs in a truck, so I'm sure others have found it to suit there needs quite well.
-I think what Honda has done, is stick true to their roots through the SUV craze, through the V-8 craze, through the RWD craze, and has found a tried a true market that they are content with.
-Oh and crappy V-6? I would have expected to hear you say that about a 185hp Chevy Equinox V-6, but not a Honda.
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