(CALGARY) Toyota Canada Inc (TCI) today announced the Canadian debut of the 2010 Tundra full-size pickup truck with an all-new more powerful and more fuel-efficient 4.6-litre V8 engine in the spotlight at the 2009 Calgary Auto and Truck Show.
The new 4.6 litre V8 engine is available on 4x2 and 4x4 2010 Tundra models. With 310 horsepower, 327 lb-ft. of torque and preliminary fuel consumption estimates of 14.0 L/100 km* city, 9.9 L/100 km* on the highway and 12.1 L/100 km* combined, the new engine achieves 12 per cent more horsepower and is 11 per cent more fuel efficient than the previous 4.7 L engine it replaces.
The new engine's performance can be directly attributed to two technologies that are new to the Toyota Tundra. The 4.6-litre V8 features a Cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System which reduces smog-forming emissions and improves overall fuel efficiency. Additionally, this new engine adopts an Acoustic Control Induction System (ACIS) to optimize power and torque output.
As with Tundra's optional 5.7-litre V8 engine, the new 4.6-litre V8 will be mated with a six-speed automatic transmission. The six-speed features a TOW/HAUL Mode to maximize performance when towing.
All 2010 Tundra models receive a freshened look with a redesigned front grille and tail lamp design. Additional standard equipment on all Tundra models include driver and front passenger knee airbags and a redesigned seven-pin towing hitch wiring harness connector that sits above the hitch to help avoid damage during high departure angle driving. Also, a shelf to help organize storage space has been added to the lower glove box.
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The new 4.6 litre V8 engine is available on 4x2 and 4x4 2010 Tundra models. With 310 horsepower, 327 lb-ft. of torque and preliminary fuel consumption estimates of 14.0 L/100 km* city, 9.9 L/100 km* on the highway and 12.1 L/100 km* combined, the new engine achieves 12 per cent more horsepower and is 11 per cent more fuel efficient than the previous 4.7 L engine it replaces.
The new engine's performance can be directly attributed to two technologies that are new to the Toyota Tundra. The 4.6-litre V8 features a Cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System which reduces smog-forming emissions and improves overall fuel efficiency. Additionally, this new engine adopts an Acoustic Control Induction System (ACIS) to optimize power and torque output.
As with Tundra's optional 5.7-litre V8 engine, the new 4.6-litre V8 will be mated with a six-speed automatic transmission. The six-speed features a TOW/HAUL Mode to maximize performance when towing.
All 2010 Tundra models receive a freshened look with a redesigned front grille and tail lamp design. Additional standard equipment on all Tundra models include driver and front passenger knee airbags and a redesigned seven-pin towing hitch wiring harness connector that sits above the hitch to help avoid damage during high departure angle driving. Also, a shelf to help organize storage space has been added to the lower glove box.
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