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Toyota Tundra II Double Cab Long Bed (facelift 2013) 4.0 V6 24V (270 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
Toyota Tundra:
The Toyota Tundra is a full-size pickup truck manufactured in the United States by the Japanese manufacturer Toyota since May 1999. The Tundra was the second full-size pickup to be built by a Japanese manufacturer , but the Tundra was the first full-size pickup from a Japanese manufacturer to be built in North America. The Tundra was nominated for the North American Truck of the Year award and was Motor Trend magazine's Truck of the Year in 2000 and 2008. Initially built in a new Toyota plant in Princeton, Indiana, production was consolidated in 2008 to Toyota's San Antonio, Texas, factory....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II Double Cab Long Bed (facelift 2013) Overview:
Toyota Tundra (II Double Cab Long Bed (facelift 2013)). With 377 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2272 kg, it’s on the heavier side. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A vehicle with an open cargo bed at the back, suitable for transporting goods. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
4.0 V6 24V (270 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers sufficient power for daily driving and lighter duties. While adequate, it will feel less potent than the V8, especially when loaded or towing heavy trailers.
Fuel Economy
The most fuel-efficient option in the lineup, providing a noticeable improvement over the V8, though still a truck, so don't expect car-like economy.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Legendary Toyota reliability and durability
- • Powerful 5.7L V8 engine options with high towing capacity
- • Spacious Double Cab offers good passenger room
- • Robust build quality suitable for demanding work
- • Strong resale value
Cons:
- • Significant fuel consumption, especially with the V8 engines
- • Interior design was starting to feel dated compared to rivals (pre-2014 major refresh)
- • Large turning radius can make maneuvering in tight spaces challenging
- • Ride quality can be firm when the truck is unladen
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II Regular Cab (facelift 2010): 2011 - 2013).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Tundra |
| Generation: | II Double Cab Long Bed (facelift 2013) |
| Modification (Engine): | 4.0 V6 24V (270 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2013 |
| End of production: | 2014 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Pick-up |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 270 Hp @ 5600 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 68.3 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 377 Nm @ 4400 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 1GR-FE [Same engine] More details about the engine 1GR-FE |
| Engine displacement: | 3956 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC, VVT-i |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.2 l |
| Coolant: | 9.6 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 94 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 95 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.4:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 14.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 11.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 13.8 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.4 kg/Hp, 118.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6 kg/Nm, 165.9 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2272 |
| Max. weight: | 2903 |
| Max load: | 631 |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2041 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 6294 mm mm [965mm more] |
| Width: | 2029 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1930 mm mm [5mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 4180 mm mm [959mm more] |
| Front track: | 1725 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1725 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 264 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 14.9 m [above average] |
| Approach angle: | 26° |
| Departure angle: | 21° |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 255/70 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | 8.0J x 18 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Leaf spring |
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