Toyota Tundra. Specifications and description

The Toyota Tundra car can not be called the transport of the average European (or Russian). This is a traditional American with a huge engine volume, endlessly devouring expensive fuel. How can we explain the secret of the popularity of this pick-up truck, which is unusual for European roads?

Why buy the Tundra, for example, the Russians? Who are they, the domestic owners of Toyota Tundra? The characteristics of this pickup allow us to admit that behind his wheel could be some hunter or forester. However, neither the first nor the second will simply not be able to buy such a car, even a second-hand car: so expensive is the miracle of the American car industry, not to mention the fact that it "does not feed." Cars versions of 2008 and older consume in the city at least 20 liters of fuel for every hundred miles (outside the city can meet 15 liters). Younger cars are a little more economical, but in themselves are very expensive, for example: Toyota Tundra 2012 will cost 2.5, and even 3 million rubles.

Tundra is more likely to be bought by a resident of a large city, well-off enough to afford such a gluttonous car. But driving in the mode of urban traffic jams or narrow streets is simply unrealistic, because Tundra has serious dimensions.

It turns out that the Tundra is rather the second (third, etc.) car of a wealthy Russian, where he can go out of town, go fishing, hunt, or just go for a drive on his own. Tundra can be a good helper for an athlete who needs to carry a bulky, but fragile inventory, such as a diver or surfer.

Despite its size and weight, the car behaves very frisky and not bad acceleration. At the same time, it is comfortably comfortable in its interior: comfortable seats, a lot of options, even in the basic configuration. But the suspension is harsh, which is typical of all pickup trucks, and this is especially felt with an empty trunk. Thus, the Toyota Tundra, which attributes it to both the executive car and the truck, is not acquired for practical reasons, but rather for the soul.

When the surrounding pedestrians and drivers of other cars freeze, looking at the beautiful and majestic Toyota Tundra, the characteristics of the car no longer matter. Any person will want to become at least a passenger of this huge and beautiful truck. And if the driver presses harder on the gas pedal, the growling of the 5-liter engine (the minimum volume of the engine is 4 liters, the maximum - 5.7) will give way to this American monster even the representative cars.

With regard to the fight against fuel consumption, then with such engine volumes, which is completed with the Tundra, it is almost useless. However, high consumption is typical for most American cars, since in the US fuel is much cheaper than in Russia or in Europe. A good way out of the situation with fuel could be a diesel engine, which the manufacturer planned to begin installing on the Tundra in 2008, but to date the Toyota Tundra diesel has not seen the world. Although the manufacturer has a great opportunity to complete the Tundra diesel from Land Cruiser, but such machines still do not exist.

It is possible that after receiving a diesel engine, the Tundra will lose its charisma, which probably confuses the manufacturer. Maybe he has other motives, but the beautiful Toyota Tundra, the characteristics of which cause admiration and some perplexity, while everything remains as huge and dynamic, predatory and beautiful, comfortable and gluttonous, causing pride among the owners and a certain envy among others.