When it comes to work, this truck means business. Five years ago, when we set out to rebuild the 1/2-ton truck from the ground up, we weren't fooling around. The 2012 Toyota Tundra is the latest example of what can be accomplished when you have an uncompromising work ethic. What do we mean by uncompromising? First we conducted extensive research into what truck qualities are truly important to guys who depend on their truck for a living. Then we brought our engineering expertise to bear on those qualities. The result is what J.D. Power and Associates has called the "Most Dependable Large Pickup" six years in a row.
Remarkable acclaim, indeed. But then, Tundra earned it with a load of innovative features, like an available 5.7L i-FORCE V8 that cranks out the power to tow up to 10,400 lb. It's also equipped with a stout 10.5-in. ring gear to help handle those five tons. Not to mention massive 4-piston brake calipers to help bring it all to a stop without breaking a sweat. But Tundra doesn't just work harder, it works smarter. Dual independent Variable Valve Timing with intelligence makes this truck as efficient as it is powerful.
Why do we keep going to these extremes? Because when you've got a 1/2-ton truck carrying a reputation this size, you don't take it lightly.
