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Toyota Tundra

1st gen Toyota Tundra 2000–2006

This page is a draft. It has not been approved yet, so read it with care.

Year by year

  • 2000 New model, on sale from spring 1999, with a V6 or a 4.7L V8.1
  • 2001 The TRD Off-Road package on V8 Access Cabs, a package for the Limited that paints the bumpers and tailgate handle, a bigger alternator for the V6, and two new colors.2
  • 2002 New 16-inch wheels on the SR5, and a limited-slip differential offered with the V8.3
  • 2003 The StepSide bed with flared rear arches, a sport suspension package for it, a new front end, standard ABS, a center console like the Sequoia's, and a power sliding rear window on the Limited.4
  • 2004 The four-door Double Cab, on a longer wheelbase, with a deeper bed than the Access Cab.5
  • 2005 A 4.0L V6 with a 6-speed manual, more power for the V8, new lamps, new gauges and optional navigation. Side and curtain airbags are offered on the Double Cab.6
  • 2006 No major changes. Both engines are rated a little lower under a new test.7

Sources

  1. Edmunds 2000 review
  2. Edmunds 2001 Tundra
  3. Edmunds 2002 review
  4. Edmunds 2003 Tundra
  5. Edmunds 2004 review
  6. Edmunds 2005 review
  7. Edmunds 2006 review