2008 Tundra adds 13 new models

91MR2quickNA
10-02-2007, 04:39 PM
2008 Tundra (http://pressroom.toyota.com/Releases/View?id=TYT2007100228445)

Toyota Announces 13 More Models And Pricing For 2008 Tundra Lineup

10/02/2007

October 2, 2007 - Torrance, CA - Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. (TMS), Inc. expanded the Tundra full-size pickup truck lineup for 2008, adding 13 new model variations and enhancing standard equipment levels to create a greater value. The 2008 Tundra now offers a choice of 44 model variations in three cab styles. Since its introduction in February 2007, Tundra's share of the half-ton full-size pickup truck segment has more than doubled, going from eight to 17 percent.

"Tundra has been an outstanding success for Toyota and its dealers, and additions to the 2008 model line are intended to maintain our momentum," said Bob Carter, Toyota Motor Sales group vice president and Toyota Division general manager. "Despite tough market conditions, Tundra retail sales were up 57.9 percent through September YTD, and we are on track to achieve our goal of 200,000 unit sales for 2007."

The biggest change for the 2008 Tundra is the increased availability of the two most popular cab styles – Double Cab and CrewMax – in the newly named "Tundra Grade," to increase their appeal to price conscious customers. Previously, these four-door models were available only in the intermediate SR5 and top-line Limited Grades. The new Tundra Grade, positioned just below the SR5, is equipped with all of the key standard features consumers expect in their truck, adding up to a great value.

Toyota is bolstering the value of the Tundra SR5 Grade Double Cab and CrewMax by increasing standard equipment. For 2008, these models include the previously optional power bucket front seats, AM/FM stereo with 6-disc CD changer, cold kit, heated mirrors, and mud guards as standard, at a lower price than for a similarly equipped 2007 model.

The Tundra Limited Grade Double Cab and Crew Max models add the formerly optional front and rear parking sonar, cold kit, and mudguards to the standard equipment list, all at a lower price. Finally, the Tundra Grade regular cab model features more rugged work truck styling for 2008, with a new chrome bumper and matte-black grille surround replacing the shiny black front bumper and grille surround.

The Tundra line-up sets a new benchmark in the full-size pickup truck segment for performance, capability, and standard safety features. The 2008 Tundra is available with 4x2 and 4x4 drivetrains and offers three cab styles, three wheelbases, three bed lengths, three engines, and three trim levels.

The Double Cab is the top-selling volume Tundra configuration, accounting for 68-percent of non-fleet sales. The larger CrewMax accounts for 26 percent of Tundra sales. Tundra's available 381-horsepower i-Force 5.7L V8 is one of the most powerful engines available in a half-ton full-size pickup and is chosen by 72 percent of customers.

All Tundra models feature the Toyota STAR SAFETY SYSTEM™ as standard equipment, giving Tundra one of the most comprehensive suites of standard safety technology in the full-size pickup truck category. The system includes ABS, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control (TRAC).

The manufacturers suggested retail price (MSRP) for the 2008 Tundra Regular Cab ranges from $22,290 for the Tundra grade 4x2 with V6 engine and five-speed automatic transmission, to $27,770 for the long-bed 4x4 with 5.7L V8 engine and six-speed automatic transmission.

Tundra Double cab MSRP ranges from $24,715 for the Tundra grade 4x2 with V6 engine and five-speed automatic transmission, to $38,770 for the Limited grade 4x4 with 5.7L V8 engine and six-speed automatic transmission.

Tundra CrewMax MSRP ranges from $27,685 for the Tundra grade 4x2 with V8 engine and five-speed automatic transmission, to $42,070 for the Limited grade 4x4 with 5.7L V8 engine and six-speed automatic transmission.

2008 Tundra will begin arriving in dealerships in mid-October. The addition to the Tundra lineup consists of 13 all-new "Tundra grade" models for each of the Tundra SR5 Double Cab and CrewMax models.

JustAnotherAsian
10-02-2007, 06:43 PM
so basically, with the three beds, three engines, three cabs, three grades, and two drivetrains available in almost every combination, you can now have it cooked to order.

nice.

CACressida
10-02-2007, 10:21 PM
I thought they were gonna drop a Crewmax body on a doublecab long bed frame and have a long bed cremax. I bet ya they'd sell like hot cakes.

kdhspyder
10-02-2007, 10:26 PM
By offering an economy model in both DC and CM configs this may also eliminate the 'need' for a good part of the incentives in these models. A basic truck buyer doesn't have to step up to the SR5 and then 'need' an incentive to make the deal fly.

91MR2quickNA
10-03-2007, 07:03 PM
By offering an economy model in both DC and CM configs this may also eliminate the 'need' for a good part of the incentives in these models. A basic truck buyer doesn't have to step up to the SR5 and then 'need' an incentive to make the deal fly.

Pretty much.

DC and CrewMax base prices have dropped by almost $2,000, and SR5 and Limited trims gain more standard equipment with a price drop (oh the competition). Average incentives on the Tundra were reaching a little over $3000. Toyota doesn't want to throw cash on the hoods of every Tundra. It ruins resale value. This is a much smarter approach to increase the level of competitiveness of the Tundra.

HomeGrown
10-03-2007, 09:09 PM
IMHO, the Tundra is a supreme truck, but it won't be a **REAL** contender until they come up with a seriously H.D. suspension (i.e. 3/4 or 1 ton) AND a respectable turbo-diesel option.

Sulu
10-03-2007, 10:06 PM
IMHO, the Tundra is a supreme truck, but it won't be a **REAL** contender until they come up with a seriously H.D. suspension (i.e. 3/4 or 1 ton) AND a respectable turbo-diesel option.

Correct me if I am wrong, but it may not be as simple as upgrading the suspension. Toyota will probably have to design a proper, heavy duty frame, especially if the rumors of weakness of the current frame are true.

(Let's not start the frame weakness posts again...)

CACressida
10-04-2007, 02:30 AM
Correct me if I am wrong, but it may not be as simple as upgrading the suspension. Toyota will probably have to design a proper, heavy duty frame, especially if the rumors of weakness of the current frame are true.

(Let's not start the frame weakness posts again...)
What i've heared is the Tundras current frame is more of a stripped down 3/4 ton truck frame instead of a half ton.

CorollaDX-R
10-04-2007, 04:22 PM
wow thats a lot of variations and thats not including the new Diesel Tundra too which debuts in SEMA...

corolla1
10-04-2007, 11:11 PM
they need to lower the price of the base truck. it's $4000 more than chevy or dodge. they could sell more tundras that way.

aSiAnRiCk
10-05-2007, 12:12 AM
Thirteen different trims for the Tundra? damm :eek:

91MR2quickNA
10-05-2007, 05:56 AM
they need to lower the price of the base truck. it's $4000 more than chevy or dodge. they could sell more tundras that way.

The Tundra has to make a name for itself first. I've seen 1 or 2 regular cabs, but the majority around here are Double Cabs and CrewMaxes. Most of the ones I've seen are pretty well optioned too.

Look out for a defeatured, bare bones work truck soon. Toyota seems happy with conquest sales with the DC and CM for now. I'm gonna go out on a limb and say if Toyota brings an HD truck with a powerful diesel, they'll enter the work truck market in full force.

100$ GUY
10-06-2007, 02:08 PM
Great move toyota!

More variety, less price, more standard equipment, more happy buyers, more sales :thumbup:

Nothing like real experience to teach them a lesson or two.

sciguy0504
10-16-2007, 01:44 PM
Proof that Toyota realizes the Tundra was overpriced?