Kenn

Got this from t4r.org. Props to them. Sorry if this is a repost.



Toyota Announces Value-Driven Prices For 2005 Tundra, Sequoia And Land Cruiser



08/10/2004 Torrance, CA



Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the 2005 Tundra full-size pickup truck, Sequoia full-size sport utility vehicle (SUV) and Land Cruiser full-size SUV. All three vehicles will begin arriving at dealerships nationwide this week.

Toyota for 2005 has raised the level of power and performance of the Tundra with the addition of a powerful new 4.0-liter V6 engine, and significantly more horsepower in its 4.7-liter V8 engine.

The new 4.0-liter dual overhead cam (DOHC) V6 comes with variable valve timing with intelligence (VVT-i) to produce 245 horsepower and 282 lb-ft. of torque, compared to 190 horsepower and 220 lb-ft. of torque for the previous 3.4-liter V6 - nearly 30 percent increases.

The i-Force DOHC V8 also gains VVT-i to boost horsepower from 240 to 282. Torque has increased by 10 lb.-ft., to 325 lb.-ft. at 3,400 rpm. Tundra V8 models also gain a new standard five-speed automatic transmission.

In Tundra V6 models, a new six-speed manual transmission replaces the five-speed manual, and the five-speed automatic is available as an option.

Value is further enhanced with an array of additional standard equipment on the SR5 grade including power windows, door locks, and mirrors, dual vanity mirrors, a lighting package, rear sliding window with privacy glass, cruise control (V6 only), and remote keyless entry. The popular Tundra Double Cab now includes a standard tow package. A tire pressure monitoring system is standard on Tundra all models.

With the powertrain improvements and added standard equipment the base MSRP for Tundra 4x2 models range from $15,955 for the Regular Cab V6 with a six-speed manual transmission to $29,745 for the Double Cab Limited V8 with a five-speed automatic. The pricing reflects a total MSRP average increase of $165, or 0.7 percent.

The base MSRP on 4x4 models ranges from $21,760 for the Regular Cab V8 with a five-speed automatic transmission, to $33,075 for the Double Cab Limited V8 with a five-speed automatic, reflecting an average increase of $238, or 0.8 percent.

Total Tundra (4x2 and 4x4 combined) prices increase an average $195, or 0.7 percent.

Sequoia improves its value with a freshened look for 2005 complete with a full color-keyed exterior, a new front fascia and grille, standard overfenders and redesigned taillamps with clear-lens covers. An in-glass antenna replaces the exterior mast antenna.

Sequoia is powered by the 4.7-liter i-Force V8 engine with VVT-i and features an electronic throttle control system with intelligence (ETCS-i). The improved powertrain increases its output from 240 horsepower to 282. Like the Tundra, Sequoia also receives a new five-speed automatic transmission, providing smoother performance and more flexibility.

The base MSRP for the Sequoia ranges from $32,470 for two-wheel-drive SR5 model to $44,960 for the four-wheel-drive Limited, reflecting an average increase of $776, or 2.1 percent.

The Land Cruiser carries over largely unchanged. For 2005, 18-inch alloy wheels are now standard equipment.

The base MSRP for the Land Cruiser is $55,025. The new base price reflects an increase of $300, or 0.5 percent.

SLC Punk

So the LC didn't get the new engine? I hope that doesn't mean that they are going to kill it!

rwmorrisonjr

I've heard rumors that Toyota is going to drop the FJZ100 after the 2005 year due to poor sales and the fact that the Sequoia is their target truck for the US large SUV market.

shazaam

no point in having both the LC and the LX ... it does seem like a waste

rixham

I agree...but they should drop the LX not the LC. There is waaaaaaay to much history with the LC to drop it IMHO.

Praufet

I want a six speed manual in my truck....

RalleRunner

It's "Value-driven" but they're increasing the prices?

Kenn

I think they meant value driven for them(Toyota). Hahhaha, I don't know.

RalleRunner

CynicX

i really hope the price doesnt go up with these "improvments".....I mean ya its nice to have 500 horsepower...but when I bought my truck I wasnt looking for a race truck I was looking for something I liked and i could AFFORD....my buddy had a celica with the vvti motor, uhh 2.0 i think or something like that...and the thing would kick in like a turbo an put ya back in the seat a little, is that the way the 4.0 vvti is?...because when I'm hauling stuff (furniture, expensive contruction equipment) and I need to gas it to get out of the way I need smooth accel, not for it to be smooth then turn into a rocket so i can watch everything fly out the back....

I drove a custom turbo charged jeep offroad and I tell you it was the scariest thing I've ever been in, I'd be going nice keep the RPM low and if something happened and I took it in 3500 rpm+ it was like someone ran into me at 30 mph, total loss of control...the vvti isnt going to be like that will it?