2011 Tundra

Just the Facts:

• Dual variable valve timing with intelligence helps boost 2011 Toyota Tundra V6's output to 270 horsepower.
• Tundra is also available with the 310-hp 4.6-liter i-Force V8, and a 5.7-liter i-Force V8 rated at 381 hp.

Toyota has boosted power on the standard 4.0-liter V6 engine in its 2011 Tundra pickup. The full-size truck is also available with a pair of V8 choices, but now the V6 boasts the same dual independent variable valve timing with intelligence (VVT-i) as the bigger engines.

Power is up to 270 horsepower from 236 hp, and torque is 278 pound-feet, up from 266 lb-ft in the 2010 model. The V6 has roller rockers and hydraulic lifters for enhanced performance and is mated to a five-speed automatic transmission.

The Tundra is also available with a 4.6-liter i-Force V8 making 310 hp and 327 lb-ft of torque, which was new in 2010, and a 5.7-liter i-Force V8 that makes 381 hp and 401 lb-ft, the same engines as in the current model year. Both have the VVT-I technology and both are paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.

The 2011 Tundra will come in regular and limited trim levels, plus the SR5 upgrade package and a Work Truck package. The most luxurious entry is the CrewMax Limited Platinum Package, with heated and vented seats, "wood grain style" trim and a sunroof. The Tundra will be available in three cab styles — regular, double cab and CrewMax — and three wheelbase and bed lengths.

Among the technology on the Tundra, there's an automatic limited-slip differential, vehicle stability control with traction control, all standard. Four-by-four Tundra’s have an electronic part-time four-wheel-drive system. Toyota is also making trailer sway control a standard feature on all models of the full-size truck for 2011.

2011 Toyota Tacoma

Toyota's top U.S. executive said in a June 17 media conference call that the light-truck business is picking up.

"We still believe we are going to see continued growth in the overall industry," said Jim Lentz, Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. president and chief operating officer, in response to a question about the health of the auto industry. "If you look at what's going on in the light-truck side — partially due to [low] gas prices — businesses are starting to buy trucks again. We're starting to see bright spots in the economy."

For the 2011 model year, Toyota said it has discontinued three low-volume manual-transmission Tacoma models and added five four-cylinder, four-speed automatic models.

All regular-cab Tacoma pickup trucks will now include air-conditioning as standard equipment and 15-inch steel wheels. Added features include a new grille on all base, SR5, TRD Off-Road, TRD Sport and X-Runner models.

The 2011 Tacoma comes with either a 159-horsepower 2.7-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine or a 236-hp 4.0-liter DOHC V6 engine

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