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The 2010 Toyota Tundra: new more powerful 4.6 litre engine makes Tundra a fuel economy leader

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Khatir Soltani
Press release
Source: Toyota Canada

TORONTO
– Canadians who need a truck for work are looking for power, fuel-efficiency, utility, and comfort that they can depend on. That’s why Toyota has upgraded the Toyota Tundra full-size, work-ready pickup truck for the 2010 model year with a new 4.6 litre V8 engine available on 4x2 and 4x4 2010 Tundra models. With 310 horsepower, 327 lb-ft. of torque and a combined fuel consumption rating of 12.1 L/100 km, this new engine achieves 12 per cent more horsepower and an 11 per cent improvement in fuel consumption versus the 4.7 litre engine it replaces, making the 2010 Tundra with 4.6 litre engine the most fuel efficient conventional full size pickup truck. Finally, all 15 Tundra models adopt new standard safety and design features regardless of engine, cab and cargo bed configurations, making Tundra ready for whatever job you need to throw at it.


“For the 2010 model year, Toyota Tundra adopts a new 4.6L engine that generates 12 per cent more horsepower, plus an 11 per cent fuel efficiency improvement that delivers on Toyota’s ‘more power/less fuel’ philosophy,” noted Warren Orton, Director, Toyota Canada Inc. “New standard safety features and options packages give Tundra owners even more value. With 15 models to choose from, the 2010 Toyota Tundra fits into every hard-working Canadian’s life.”

Highlights of the 2010 Toyota Tundra line-up include:
* A choice of 15 models – five 4x2 Tundra models and 10 4x4 Tundra modelss. From the Tundra 4x2 Regular Cab Long Bed 4.6L to the Tundra 4x4 CrewMax Platinum 5.7L, there’s a Tundra to suit every need, taste and budget.

* A choice of three cab sizes: the three-passenger Regular Cab, five or six-passenger Double Cab, or five or six-passenger CrewMax cab.

* A choice of three bed lengths: 5.5 foot, 6.5 foot, or 8.1 foot – big enough to haul full size plywood, drywall or other sheet materials.

* Additional safety equipment, including: driver knee airbag fitted as standard on all models;

* More models fitted with Toyota’s adjustable headlamp levelling system as standard; more models fitted with fog lamps as standard; more models fitted with towing mirrors as standard; and an upgraded available navigation system that responds to voice commands.

* Additional convenience equipment, including: more models standard fitted with features such as map lamps, an auto dimming rear view mirror with integrated compass, an integrated garage door opener, and/or a fold down seatback table fitted to the front passenger seat.

Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
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