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Toyota: Big pickup's right this time

Sales of full-sized pickups have surged in the last decade. Last year, full-sized pickups accounted for 1 in 7 light-vehicle sales in the United States. (U.S. sales in millions) Source: Automotive News Data Center
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By:
Bradford Wernle
February 13, 2006 05:00 AM
2007 Tundra

Here's what's cool about Toyota's new mega pickup.

  • Rearview camera allows drivers to back towing hitch precisely to such targets as a trailer or boat.
  • Spacious center console is designed to store laptops, hanging folders.
  • Large door handles, buttons and instrument panel knobs can be operated while wearing bulky gloves.
  • Damper allows the tailgate to ease down rather than fall down.
  • 10,000-lb. towing capacity.
  • Heavy-duty cooling and electrical systems.
  • Extra outlets to power CB radios and other equipment.

CHICAGO -- Toyota boss Jim Press admits that many Toyota customers regard the current Tundra pickup as a "city truck." And its buttoned-down looks turn few heads in Marlboro country.

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