Behind the wheel
I enjoyed driving the 2011 Tundra SR5 Double Cab immensely. I was impressed with its ability to rocket up to highway speed and to pass slower-moving vehicles in a snap. A characteristic that annoyed me, though, was the hypersensitivity of the lightly-sprung throttle.
Until I adjusted to it, I tended to invoke neck snap when pulling away from a stop. If not careful, it was way easy to chirp the rear tires and look slightly road-raged to other motorists. Okay… it was perhaps not that severe, but wearing clompy boots and trying to drive smoothly could be a challenge.
Despite its “get up and go” readiness and a so-so base audio unit, my tester performed admirably. It felt well balanced and rock solid; nary was a rattle or thump to be heard over rough pavement or potholes. Visibility from the driver’s perch was excellent, however the side mirrors simply weren’t as all-encompassing as some competitors’ mirrors, in particular Ford’s F-150.
My nicely-equipped Double Cab SR5 4x4 tester, powered by the i-Force 5.7-litre mill, tallied-out at a moderate $40,155. This included an optional $2,953 upgrade package full of comfort and convenience niceties.
I enjoyed driving the 2011 Tundra SR5 Double Cab immensely. I was impressed with its ability to rocket up to highway speed and to pass slower-moving vehicles in a snap. A characteristic that annoyed me, though, was the hypersensitivity of the lightly-sprung throttle.
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| My nicely-equipped Double Cab SR5 4x4 tester, powered by the i-Force 5.7-litre mill, tallied-out at a moderate $40,155. (Photo: Rob Rothwell/Auto123.com) |
Until I adjusted to it, I tended to invoke neck snap when pulling away from a stop. If not careful, it was way easy to chirp the rear tires and look slightly road-raged to other motorists. Okay… it was perhaps not that severe, but wearing clompy boots and trying to drive smoothly could be a challenge.
Despite its “get up and go” readiness and a so-so base audio unit, my tester performed admirably. It felt well balanced and rock solid; nary was a rattle or thump to be heard over rough pavement or potholes. Visibility from the driver’s perch was excellent, however the side mirrors simply weren’t as all-encompassing as some competitors’ mirrors, in particular Ford’s F-150.
My nicely-equipped Double Cab SR5 4x4 tester, powered by the i-Force 5.7-litre mill, tallied-out at a moderate $40,155. This included an optional $2,953 upgrade package full of comfort and convenience niceties.
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