Shortcommings
There's very little not to like about the new Tundra Crew Max however some prospective buyers may find its small'ish box length of approximately 1700-mm (5.5-ft) undesirable. Yet others will embrace the truck's shorter overall length, which in this case is 5,809-mm (228.7-in). One further shortcoming that is to be expected when generating such immense power resides in the world of fuel consumption.
Toyota rates the Crew Max at 16.8 and 11.9 litres of fuel per 100K of city and highway driving respectively (17/24-mpg). City driving is definitely hard on the pocketbook at today's fuel prices, which begs the question; does one need all that power? Unfortunately, the Tundra's smaller engines (V8 and V6) are not available in the Crew Max.
Wrapping-up
Power, refinement and interior expansiveness define the 2007 Toyota Crew Max Limited. Safety, occupant protection and off-road-ability are also worthy of mentioning. Depending on option packages, the Crew Max delivers fully in these aspects as well; and at $55,105 CA for a max'ed-out version, it should. The base Crew Max can be snared for $41,660 CA.
Power to whoop the others
Commodious cabin
Great driving manners
Small box
Heavy on fuel
Price climbs quickly with option packages
Smaller more efficient engines not available
Diesel not available
photo:Rob Rothwell
There's very little not to like about the new Tundra Crew Max however some prospective buyers may find its small'ish box length of approximately 1700-mm (5.5-ft) undesirable. Yet others will embrace the truck's shorter overall length, which in this case is 5,809-mm (228.7-in). One further shortcoming that is to be expected when generating such immense power resides in the world of fuel consumption.
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| Toyota could benefit from offering a smaller engine. |
Toyota rates the Crew Max at 16.8 and 11.9 litres of fuel per 100K of city and highway driving respectively (17/24-mpg). City driving is definitely hard on the pocketbook at today's fuel prices, which begs the question; does one need all that power? Unfortunately, the Tundra's smaller engines (V8 and V6) are not available in the Crew Max.
Wrapping-up
Power, refinement and interior expansiveness define the 2007 Toyota Crew Max Limited. Safety, occupant protection and off-road-ability are also worthy of mentioning. Depending on option packages, the Crew Max delivers fully in these aspects as well; and at $55,105 CA for a max'ed-out version, it should. The base Crew Max can be snared for $41,660 CA.
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Commodious cabin
Great driving manners
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Heavy on fuel
Price climbs quickly with option packages
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Smaller more efficient engines not available
Diesel not available
photo:Rob Rothwell
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