Toyota Announces Prices for 2003 Tundra Full-Size Pickup

TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 6 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the Tundra full-size pickup, which arrive at dealer showrooms today.

All new for 2003 is a StepSide model that blends a new dimension of style to the ruggedness, responsiveness, ride comfort and refinement owners have come to expect in their Tundra.

The Tundra StepSide is designed to reach out to full-size pickup buyers who want to add a little flair to their trucks. The StepSide comes in an Access Cab and is available in SR5 and Limited grades and in 4x2 and 4x4 configurations. It houses the sophisticated 4.7-liter i-Force V8 engine that delivers 240 horsepower and 315 lbs.-ft. of torque.

What sets the StepSide styling apart from the rest of the Tundra lineup is the addition of a StepSide bed with distinctive tail lamps. The tail lamps pull back over the rear wheel arches for a sleek appearance. The StepSide interior bed width between wheel wells and the bed length remain the same as a regular Tundra bed, while bed depth is increased by nearly two inches.

Tundra receives numerous enhancements for 2003 including a re-designed front fascia with a grille that extends down into the front bumper and round fog lamps that convey a more aggressive appearance. On the SR5 grade, the front fascia and grille are color-keyed with chrome accents, while the Limited grade is completely color-keyed.

Value is enhanced with the addition of new 17-inch alloy wheels as standard equipment on Limited and SR5 grades equipped with a Sport Suspension Package. The Limited also includes a new power sliding rear window. All Tundra models will now feature Anti-Lock Brakes as standard equipment.

Inside, Tundra receives as standard equipment a new multi-function center console, AM/FM/CD audio on the SR5 grade and steering wheel audio controls on the Limited grade.

The MSRP for Tundra 4x2 models range from $15,955 for the V6 five-speed manual Regular Cab to $27,705 for the V8 automatic Limited StepSide Access Cab. MSRP for Tundra 4x4 models range from $23,755 for the V8 automatic SR5 Regular Cab to $31,045 for the V8 automatic Limited StepSide Access Cab. Tundra prices, including enhanced equipment levels, have increased by $333, or 1.4 percent above last year's prices.

So, you want to buy a concept car... Well, wouldn't we all. But there's only one Tundra StepSide Concept Vehicle. So we're making some modifications from concept to production and bringing out the 2003 Tundra StepSide this fall. But don't worry. The brute spirit is alive and well. 2003 Tundra StepSide Specs:* A redesigned front fascia A grille that extends down into the front bumper Color-keyed front bumper with chrome inserts Round fog lamps Color-keyed overfenders Larger, multi-function center console Available TRD Sport Suspension Package for 4x2 includes unique shock absorbers, rear stabilizer bar, 17-inch wheels/tires with unique finish and a tuned suspension Available Towing Package for V8 includes Class 4 tow hitch, 130A alternator, 7-pin connector with converter and supplemental A/T oil cooler StepSide will only be available on the SR5 V8 Access Cab models in 4x2 or 4x4 configurations. Tundra StepSide Concept Vehicle Specs: A unique sport suspension package which lowers the vehicle four inches from the stock Tundra height Unique sport-tuned shock absorbers Sport-tuned suspension Rear stabilizer bar Road-gripping BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW tires, P275/35ZR20 front and P295/40ZR20 rear Three-piece chromed alloy 20-inch HRE Performance wheels TRD Tundra dual cat-back exhaust which adds six hp *Specifications on production model may vary.