2007 Toyota Tundra Road Test Ratings

Handling and steering are very good. The widely available 5.7-liter V8 is strong and very drivable, and produces a tow rating of over 10,000 pounds. All Tundras get standard four-wheel ABS, traction control and electronic stability control, an industry first.

The Tundra's driving position is adaptable to a wide range of drivers due to a tilt/telescoping steering column and a wide range of seat adjustments. Ride is well controlled and isn't overly firm. The cabin is well insulated and quiet. The climb into a 4x2 is a little higher than the domestics because the 4x2 sits at the same height as the 4x4.

Dual-zone climate control, unique in this segment, is standard. The major interior controls are laid out logically and work well. Certain controls have been sized to operate easily with work gloves on. Every cab has been enlarged this year, and each offers abundant storage. Toyota's new CrewMax cab has the most rear legroom of any truck. The seats slide fore and aft and recline generously. The new Tundra bed is now in line with full-size dimensions, and three lengths are offered: 5.5 feet, 6.5 feet and 8 feet. A rearview camera can be purchased with or without the optional navigation system.

Some think the interior and exterior styling to be over the top, while others like the striking impression the front end makes. It is nontraditional, but visibility, wind noise and other functional aspects of the design are very good. Assembly quality is top-notch, and the interior controls move with precision.