Toyota plans 13 new versions of Tundra for 2008

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By Chris Tutor

That's 13 new versions of the Tundra for 2008. The new variations all come from the addition of what Toyota calls the Tundra Grade, which slots in above the plain Tundra, but "just below the SR5" grade which is mere inches from the Limited Grade. Got all that? Good, now throw in two transmission options, three engine choices, regular cab, Double Cab or CrewMax, two bed lengths, two- or four-wheel-drive, and a partridge in a pear tree and you get a total of 44 different ways to order your truck.

The Tundra Grade lets customers get the popular CrewMax and Double Cab options without paying for extras on the Limited and SR5 levels and starts at $24,715 for a V6, Double Cab, 4x2, automatic, and goes up to $27,685 with the addition of a V8 and the CrewMax cab.

Tundra's top-of -the-line Limited trim with the Double Cab, V8, automatic and 4x4 starts at $38,770 and goes up to $42,070 with the addition of CrewMax seating.

You can read Toyota's full press release after the jump to see what other options are now standard on what levels. Toyota is definitely aiming straight for Chevy and Ford with these new variations, and are obviously intent on selling more than 200,000 Tundras in 2008.

Toyota plans 13 new versions of Tundra for 2008, sets pricing - Autoblog

[eyeball96]

I'd love to have a RCSB, 5.7 V8 5speed...I'd give up my 03 Chevy for that!....The wife would shoot me dead tho!

[MAR]

Originally Posted by eyeball96

The wife would shoot me dead tho!

I'm guessing she's a GM fan?

[eyeball96]

No that's not it...she's not a fan of me spending money, buying different vehicles

[Importkiller1]

good god thats a lot of tundras

[dakmor]

200,000 is possible, when you make 40,000 of each trim.

Once again, toyota shows it can only win by swamping the market with massive numbers of products and product.

[crazyassazian]

Well I guess is due to the fact they are slow moving the 07 Tundras out due to the fact they are too dressed up. That is the case at the dealership near my house that is one of the largest volume Toyota dealers in the region.

[HL2k]

Toyota needs to sit down and listen to one thing

O F F E R D I E S E L E N G I N E I N N O R T H A M E R I C A

Thats all

[HL2k]

that didnt' come out right

where the hell did the edit function go?

[BAGGEDCAMRY01]

one of my friends mark. he works for bulletproof suspension.in ca,mentone they are building a full suspension for it. its going to be at the las vegas, sema show

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Originally Posted by BAGGEDCAMRY01

one of my friends mark. he works for bulletproof suspension.in ca,mentone they are building a full suspension for it. its going to be at the las vegas, sema show

A lift suspension??? or Bags?

[BAGGEDCAMRY01]

its gonna be lifted. mark and the crew are working 7 days a week to get this truck ready for sema already seen some of the powder coated under the truck its bad ass

[bigbird]

thats gonna look sweet, the new tundras have been giving the domestics a serious run for their money.

[G-meister]

I was looking at the feature list on edmunds to compare the Tundra Grade to the SR5, and it looks like a $2k difference on the CrewMax. All I could find that you drop is the power seats and the CD changer. The SR5 now includes the cold kit and mud guards, but that's only about $120 together.
Give me a 4wd D-cab with a turbodiesel, tow mirrors, and nothing else.

[corstoyotaguy]

The new Tundra Grade is a venture by Toyota to try and capture some of the Fleet market. It is designed for those who need a tough/ dependable truck but don't need to pull 10,600 lbs. The new DoubleCab 4X4 Tundra Grade with the 5.7liter has a rear differential ratio of 4:10. The payload is 1655lbs and the GVWR is 7100 (no change). The real difference is when you get to the tow rating of 5000lbs. Big difference! But if you have a customer that will never tow anything over 5000lbs., this truck will save him some money. The honest truth and consequence comes into play when it is resale time. You will need a buyer who needs the same truck and doesn't need to tow(much). Personally, I would just get the full grade and leave the Tundra grade to fleet buyers. I live in Texas. It seems that everyone tows something, and if they are going for the 5.7, it is usually for the tow rating, combined with being able to blow most others off the road. For a fleet, a Tundra V6 will accomplish the same purpose as far as cost and low tow rating. I just go by what Toyota has said, fleet buyers and lower price point. Look for the regular cabs to possibly have vinyl floor boards and manual windows and doorlocks.