Tundra Grade no tow rate
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.
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