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New Car Test Drive

2005 Toyota Tundra 

More power for this agile pickup.

By Mitch McCullough


Model Line Overview

Base Price (MSRP)$15,955
As Tested (MSRP)$34,054

Model lineupToyota Tundra Regular Cab V6 4x2 ($15,955); Access Cab SR5 V6 4x2 ($22,410); Double Cab SR5 V8 4x2 ($26,120); Access Cab SR5 V8 4x4 ($27465); Access Cab Limited V8 4x2 ($27,075); Double Cab Limited V8 4x2 ($29,745); Access Cab Limited V8 4x4 ($30,415); Double Cab Limited V8 4x4 ($33,075)
Engines245-hp 4.0-liter DOHC 24-valve V6; 282-hp 4.7-liter DOHC 32-valve V8
Transmissions5-speed automatic; 6-speed manual
Safety equipment (standard)dual front airbags, front seatbelt pre-tensioners and force limiters, ABS, tire pressure monitor
Safety equipment (optional)electronic stability control
Basic warranty3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled inPrinceton, Indiana

Specifications As Tested

Model tested (MSRP)Toyota Tundra Double Cab Limited 4x4 ($33,075)
Standard equipment4.7-liter i-Force V8; automatic transmission; anti-lock brakes (ABS); air conditioning; cruise control; fog lamps; six-speaker AM/FM/cassette/CD with six-disc in-dash changer and steering wheel controls; tilt steering wheel; variable-speed intermittent windshield wipers; power windows/locks/mirrors; vertically powered rear cab window; driver and passenger sun visors with extensions; P265/65R17 tires; 17-inch aluminum wheels; front and rear mudguards
Options as tested (MSRP)none
Destination charge($540)
Gas guzzler taxN/A
Price as tested (MSRP)$34,054
Layoutfour-wheel drive
Engine4.7-liter DOHC 32-valve V8
Horsepower (hp @ rpm)282 @ 5400
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm)325 @ 3400
Transmission5-speed automatic
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy15/18 mpg
Wheelbase140.5 in.
Length/width/height230.1/79.7/75.0 in.
Track, f/r65.9/67.3 in.
Turning circle47.0 ft.
Seating capacity5
Head/hip/leg room, f41.2/59.7/41.6 in.
Head/hip/leg room, mN/A in.
Head/hip/leg room, r40.2/58.3/37.5 in.
Cargo volumeN/A cu. ft.
Payload1580
Towing capacity6500 Lbs.
Suspension, findependent, upper and lower wishbones, coil springs, gas-charged shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Suspension, rlive axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs, staggered gas-charged shock absorbers
Ground clearance12.3 in.
Curb weight5020 Lbs.
TiresP265/65R17
Brakes, f/rdisc/drum with ABS
Fuel capacity26.4 gal.

Unless otherwise indicated, specifications refer to test vehicle.
All prices are manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) effective as of October 12, 2009.
Prices do not include manufacturer's destination and delivery charges. N/A: Information not available or not applicable.