2007 Tundra spy pics

dsmnick · 08-26-2005, 12:49 AM

Forgive me if this has been posted already, but I just noticed it over on another forums and haven't seen it here yet:

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=107016

CorollaDX-R · 08-26-2005, 12:59 AM

holy sh!t looks fu-king huge..

too bad toyota still havn't yet decide to put a diesel into the tundra...

***RningOnFumes*** · 08-26-2005, 01:00 AM

yes, edmeunds is a bit late. 84cressida genuinely tried to have a scheduled chat last week or something ....i posted more pics there.

Good call though....that thing is humongous...sheesh

***RningOnFumes*** · 08-26-2005, 01:02 AM

here's the thread...clik

91MR2quickNA · 08-26-2005, 05:01 AM

Wow, am I seeing things correctly? It actually has 4-wheel disc brakes!!

Bakemono · 08-26-2005, 05:32 PM

It looks like a GMC Sierra. For Toyota's sake, I hope that the new Tundra and the '07 GMT 900 arent the same thing. GM and Toyota did it on the Matrix/Vibe, I hope that they dont do the same again.
I would hate for the new Tundra to use GM components, especially if it has rear discs made by GM. GM has never been able to make a rear disc brake that holds up.
Cap'n

91MR2quickNA · 08-26-2005, 07:34 PM

^ Highly doubtful. The new San Antonio plant is being built specifically for the new Tundra. Why would Toyota want to work with one of their top competitors anyway (the full-size truck market is too lucrative to share profits with GM)?

One thing is sure: Toyota needs to think ahead and predict what their rivals will do to their full size trucks when their redesign comes. They need to come out with guns blazing, and if that means massive horsepower, torque, towing, and payload capacities, then so be it.

84Cressida · 08-26-2005, 09:05 PM

Yeah baby, now that's what I'm talking about. Now with this new information who wants to do another chat?

84Cressida · 08-26-2005, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain_Toyota

It looks like a GMC Sierra. For Toyota's sake, I hope that the new Tundra and the '07 GMT 900 arent the same thing. GM and Toyota did it on the Matrix/Vibe, I hope that they dont do the same again.
I would hate for the new Tundra to use GM components, especially if it has rear discs made by GM. GM has never been able to make a rear disc brake that holds up.
Cap'n

NUMMI is the only joint venture GM/Toyota have, and I really don't like it, as GM just takes advantage of Toyota. The new Tundra (thankfully) is ALL Toyota, and let's hope for a diesel. Someone is going to hurt.

Bakemono · 08-26-2005, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 91MR2quickNA

Why would Toyota want to work with one of their top competitors anyway (the full-size truck market is too lucrative to share profits with GM)?

Thats what Im asking. Why would Toyota want to partner with one of their rivals? I think Toyota should break all ties with GM.
Cap'n

91MR2quickNA · 08-26-2005, 11:05 PM

Is anyone here a pilot?

We could fly over Toyota's Arizona testing ground ...

After the summer is over for hot weather testing/interior material heat exposure testing, I'm sure they'll start doing some cold weather testing in Alaska, the Northeast, and Canada.

CACressida · 09-09-2005, 04:35 AM

I sure hope the new Tundra will have a floor shifter option like the new F150 and Nissan Titan. I could just picture it, a roomy interior with lexus like quality and design and my favorite, floor shifter. The steering wheel shifter looks cheap in my eyes.

Bakemono · 09-09-2005, 04:57 PM

I hate column-mounted shifters. The shifter, no matter if its auto or manual tranny, belongs on the FLOOR.
I know that it takes away some floor space but column-mounted shifters are just so awkward, in my opinion.
Also, dont be so sure that the '07 Tundra wont come with a diesel option. If Ford offers one in the F-150 (something they are rumored to be offering in '07) Toyota just might follow suit and do the same. I know that a lot of 1/2 ton truck buyers would really like the fuel economy and low-end torque of a diesel.
Cap'n

radicalwillie · 09-10-2005, 09:22 AM

I don't understand why everyone wants a diesel. If you are hauling a horse trailer or a fifth wheel on a daily basis then sure, diesel is the way to go. But for a daily driver, the maintenance and upkeep is extremely expensive, they take forever to warm up (big negative here in Colorado), they stink, and they are loud. I've also heard that the epa is getting ready to start getting alot tougher on their emissions. Unless my lifestyle drasticaly changes and I am hauling massive loads on a regular basis, I'll stick with a gas engine. I am all over the Idea of a 5.4 liter Toyota produced V8.

Bakemono · 09-10-2005, 12:13 PM

The newer diesels dont stink, and arent all that loud. Go to www.sr5.net and ask the people on that forum why they switched their truck over to a disel and you will get your answer.
People who drive diesels have low-end torque and fuel economy that gas engines drivers can only dream of.
When you can have over 300 hp and over 500 lb-ft of torque below 2,000 rpm and be still getting 20 mpg in a 3/4 ton truck, thats impressive.
If Toyota offered a turbo diesel 4-banger in the Tacoma, Id opt for it.
Cap'n