In 2007, Toyota's new Tundra shook the American truck-makers like a high magnitude earthquake. More horsepower, more room, more...Everything! But then, why, for 2010, is the Tundra going smaller? Dropping the 4.7L V8 to a 4.6L isn't a huge drop, but what gives? Actually, it's not giving up anything. The new, smaller V8 is producing more horsepower and torque than the 4.7L while simultaneously improving gas mileage. That's right, more power and less fuel-sucking, always a good thing.
Aside from the change in engine options, Toyota has made subtle changes to the front grill, tail lights, and a major change to the tranny: a 6-speed automatic. More gears usually means better fuel economy, which is why the new 4.6L gets 20mpg highway compared to the 4.7L's 17mpg.
The Tundra is all truck, and the 2010 Tundra continues along the path it paved back in 2007. It's one of the hottest trucks on the market, and now with a more powerful "smaller" engine, Toyota is vying to knock out the F-150 as the truck of the year. Let's just say that I'm crossing my fingers.
Thanks for reading.
-Biggs
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