{"id":3853,"date":"2019-05-04T01:58:53","date_gmt":"2019-05-04T08:58:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=3853"},"modified":"2023-10-23T17:38:15","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T00:38:15","slug":"2004-toyota-tundra-road-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/2004-toyota-tundra-road-test\/","title":{"rendered":"2004 Toyota Tundra Road Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_1b1df4-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_1b1df4-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_1b1df4-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_1b1df4-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_1b1df4-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_1b1df4-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_1b1df4-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_1b1df4-3c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_1b1df4-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_1b1df4-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_1b1df4-3c qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-da4f70  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-0b7fba\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0826fe-49, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0826fe-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_0826fe-49\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0826fe-49 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0826fe-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_0826fe-49\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0826fe-49 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0826fe-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_0826fe-49\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_0826fe-49 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_0826fe-49\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Tundra is available in three cab styles (Regular, Access Cab, and Double Cab).<\/li><li>You may choose between two engine options&ndash;a 3.4-liter V6 and a 4.7-liter i-Force V8.<\/li><li>The base model offers minimal features, making it an affordable choice for those looking for a regular truck.<\/li><li>The Toyota Tundra&rsquo;s double wishbone suspension effectively absorbs vibrations and minimizes wind noise when driving the vehicle.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/leftfront2-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3857\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/leftfront2-8.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/leftfront2-8-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><span style=\"color: #004080; font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">Category:<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><b><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">$16,000 &ndash; $35,000 Full-Sized Pickup Truck<\/span><\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span style=\"color: #004080; font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">Who should buy this car:<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td>Anyone looking for a rugged and reliable workhorse truck with off-road capability as well as on-road comfort<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span style=\"color: #004080; font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\">Comparable models in this class:<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td>Chevrolet Silverado, Dodge Ram, Ford F150, GMC Sierra 1500, Nissan Titan<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Full-size comfort, towing and payload<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Assembled exclusively at the Toyota Motor Manufacturing plant in Princeton, Indiana, the full-size <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/toyota\/tundra\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Tundra\">Tundra<\/a> pickup is the Rubiks Cube of trucks available in nearly 20 configurations you can customize your Tundra to fit your needs. Ready for work or play, the Tundra is available in three cab styles (Regular, Access Cab and Double Cab), two engines (3.4-liter V6 and 4.7-liter i-Force V8), 4&times;2 and 4&times;4 drivetrains, two transmissions (five-speed manual and four-speed automatic) and three model grades (Standard, SR5 and Limited).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From sparse to plentiful<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/dash-md-34.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3854\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/dash-md-34.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/dash-md-34-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Standard equipment across the Tundra line is sparse before you begin adding on packages, which is one of the reasons why a base, stripped-down version can be had for $15,955. Not really anything to write home about, standard features include assist grips, mist-cycle windshield wipers, twin auxiliary power outlets and a digital clock no power windows, no air conditioning. This would be a good option if you&rsquo;re looking for a pure work truck that seats 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the flip side, by the time you double the MSRP and upgrade to the brand new Double Cab Limited grade (our test vehicle) the scenery changes. At this level, the Tundra features color-keyed exterior trim, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/fog-light\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"fog lamps\">fog lamps<\/a>, a Premium JBL 3-in-1 audio system with six-disc in-dash CD changer and eight speakers, quarter and power-sliding rear windows with privacy glass, keyless entry and an anti-theft system. Go a step further and add on the optional leather trim package and captains chair front seats with power-adjustable driver&rsquo;s seat and you&rsquo;ll be riding in style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our drive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Loaded to adult capacity with two passengers in front and two in back (you can fit a third person back there, but its best if they&rsquo;re a kid), we drove our Tundra Double Cab all over, from congested freeways to lazy country roads.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/frontseats-md-31.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3856\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/frontseats-md-31.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/frontseats-md-31-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Though the Tundra excels at being a family vehicle, it is not designed for short statures. As such, if you (or your passengers) are under 6&prime; tall, go for the optional running boards. The Double Cab Tundra is a full three inches taller than the other cab styles, which means you&rsquo;re going to be clinching those standard assist grips every time you enter and exit the vehicle. The running boards will give you a much-appreciated step-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once inside, the Tundra Double Cab pays close attention to passenger comfort. The seats are wide and supportive, boasting 41 and 37-inches of front and rear legroom, respectively. Additionally, the rear seats recline to an angle of 24-degrees, eliminating an uncomfortable upright position that would make long trips very unpleasant. When not escorting backseaters, the 60\/40 rear seats can fold and tumble to provide in-cab storage space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For a full-size, half-ton pickup, the Toyota Tundra rides well. Its independent, double wishbone suspension soaks up road bumps and vibrations. And the wind noise ranges from minimal to nonexistent. This is a big truck, so navigating parking lots and tight spaces is always a challenge, though the driver-friendly Tundra seemed easier to maneuver than Ford&rsquo;s F150 or Dodge&rsquo;s Ram 1500.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Under the hood<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/engine-md-34.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3855\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/engine-md-34.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/engine-md-34-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Scoring Texas-size points for its low growl rumble, the Tundras V8 will not disappoint the most ardent of truck buyers, yet it&rsquo;s not so intrusive that it would dismay someone with less enthusiasm for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/a-short-course-on-automobile-engines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"engine\">engine<\/a> heft. It&rsquo;s a nice compromise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Married to twin cams and four valves per cylinder, the Tundras V8 is similar to engines found in the Land Cruiser and Lexus luxury utility vehicles. And, with 240 horsepower and 315 lb.-ft. of torque, the Tundra is quick off the line and has plenty of oomph leftover for hauling and towing trailers, boats and lumber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For better performance on paved roads, the Tundra offers the Sport Suspension Package or, if off-roading is more your style, the TRD Off-Road Package may be a better fit. Developed in conjunction with Toyotas off-road racing legend Ivan Ironman Stewart, the TRD package utilizes Bilstein monotube high-pressure gas shocks, an offroad suspension, 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels, front and rear mudguards, fog lamps and overfenders for a better ride on rough, uneven terrain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Toyota Tundra Double Cab looks and performs like a true truck. It&rsquo;s not as angular as the Nissan Titan or the redesigned Ford F150, but rather, it has more of a sporty appearance with its bold grille, thick, bulging <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/fender\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"fenders\">fenders<\/a> and brawny sheet metal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the power and capability to tow up to 6,500 lbs. and a payload of 1,580 lbs. the Toyota Tundra Double Cab Limited is a serious contender in the tough full-size pickup truck market. Toss in the fact that the Tundra is built according to Toyotas high standard of quality, durability and reliability and the Tundra can easily go up against any of the dominating domestic giants.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/leftrear-16.jpg\" alt=\"toyota tundra left rear view\" class=\"wp-image-3858\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/leftrear-16.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/leftrear-16-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Toyota Tundra<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><b>V6<\/b><\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><b>V8<\/b><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Engine Type<\/td><td>3.4-liter, V6 double overhead cam, 24-valve, cast iron block with aluminum alloy heads<\/td><td>4.7-liter V8, double-overhead cam, 32-valve, cast iron block with aluminum alloy heads<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Horsepower<\/td><td>190 @ 4,800<\/td><td>240 @ 4,800<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Torque<\/td><td>220 @ 3,600<\/td><td>315 @ 3,400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fuel Recommended<\/td><td>Regular&nbsp; Unleaded.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Transmission&nbsp;Std.<br>Transmission&nbsp;Opt.<\/td><td>5-speed manual<br>4-speed automatic<\/td><td>4-speed automatic<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Drive Type Std.<br>Drive Type Opt.<\/td><td>Rear Wheel Drive<br>4 Wheel Drive with electronically-controlled two-speed transfer case<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tires Std.<br>Tires Opt.<\/td><td><span class=\"bodytext\">P245\/70R16<br>P265\/65 R17<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fuel Tank<\/td><td><span class=\"bodytext\">26.4<\/span>&nbsp;Gals.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p align=\"center\"><b><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Arial;\">Regular Cab<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Overall Length<\/td><td><span class=\"bodytext\">218.3<\/span>&ldquo;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wheelbase<\/td><td><span class=\"bodytext\">128.3<\/span>&ldquo;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Width<\/td><td><span class=\"bodytext\">75.2<\/span>&ldquo;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bed Length<\/td><td>98.2&Prime;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Turning Diameter<\/td><td><span class=\"bodytext\">44.9<\/span>&nbsp;ft Curb to Curb<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Curb Weight<\/td><td><span class=\"bodytext\">3925<\/span>&nbsp;lbs.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p align=\"center\"><b><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Arial;\">Access Cab<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Overall Length<\/td><td><span class=\"bodytext\">218.3<\/span>&ldquo;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wheelbase<\/td><td><span class=\"bodytext\">128.3<\/span>&ldquo;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Width<\/td><td><span class=\"bodytext\">75.2<\/span>&ldquo;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bed Length<\/td><td>74.7&Prime;&nbsp; (Stepside is 73.3&Prime;)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Turning Diameter<\/td><td><span class=\"bodytext\">44.9<\/span>&nbsp;ft Curb to Curb<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Curb Weight<\/td><td><span class=\"bodytext\">4160<\/span>&nbsp;lbs.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Arial;\"><b>Double Cab<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Overall Length<\/td><td><span class=\"bodytext\">230.1<\/span>&ldquo;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wheelbase<\/td><td><span class=\"bodytext\">140.5<\/span>&ldquo;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Width<\/td><td><span class=\"bodytext\">79.7<\/span>&ldquo;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bed Length<\/td><td>74.3&Prime;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Turning Diameter<\/td><td><span class=\"bodytext\">47.5<\/span>&nbsp;ft Curb to Curb<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Curb Weight<\/td><td><span class=\"bodytext\">4780<\/span>&nbsp;lbs.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Miles Per Gallon<b><br>City \/ Highway<\/b><\/td><td>\n<div align=\"left\">\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"457\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" role=\"presentation\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"91\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"91\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><b>V6 2&times;4<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"91\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><b>V6 4&times;4<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"91\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><b>V8 2&times;4<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"91\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><b>V8 4&times;4<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"91\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><b>Manual<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"91\">16 \/ 20<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"91\">16 \/ 19<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"91\">&mdash;<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"91\">&mdash;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"91\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><b>Automatic<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"91\">16 \/ 19<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"91\">15 \/ 18<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"91\">15 \/ 19<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"91\">14 \/ 17<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"91\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"91\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"91\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"91\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"91\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"91\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><b>Limited<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"91\">&mdash;<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"91\">&mdash;<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"91\">14 \/ 18<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"91\">14 \/ 16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><b>V6 2&times;4<\/b><\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><b>V6 4&times;4<\/b><\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><b>V8 2&times;4<\/b><\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><b>V8 4&times;4<\/b><\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><b>Manual<\/b><\/span><\/td><td>16 \/ 20<\/td><td>16 \/ 19<\/td><td>&mdash;<\/td><td>&mdash;<\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><b>Automatic<\/b><\/span><\/td><td>16 \/ 19<\/td><td>15 \/ 18<\/td><td>15 \/ 19<\/td><td>14 \/ 17<\/td><td><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><b>Limited<\/b><\/span><\/td><td>&mdash;<\/td><td>&mdash;<\/td><td>14 \/ 18<\/td><td>14 \/ 16<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><b>V6 2&times;4<\/b><\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><b>V6 4&times;4<\/b><\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><b>V8 2&times;4<\/b><\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><b>V8 4&times;4<\/b><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><b>Manual<\/b><\/span><\/td><td>16 \/ 20<\/td><td>16 \/ 19<\/td><td>&mdash;<\/td><td>&mdash;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><b>Automatic<\/b><\/span><\/td><td>16 \/ 19<\/td><td>15 \/ 18<\/td><td>15 \/ 19<\/td><td>14 \/ 17<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><b>Limited<\/b><\/span><\/td><td>&mdash;<\/td><td>&mdash;<\/td><td>14 \/ 18<\/td><td>14 \/ 16<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Base Sticker Price<\/td><td>From $<span class=\"bodytext\">15,955&nbsp;<\/span>&nbsp;through $32,600 depending on model<br>plus $540 destination charge.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Standard Equipment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">(partial list)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>ventilated front disc \/ rear drum brakes<\/li><li>4-wheel ABS<\/li><li>cloth upholstery<\/li><li>bench front seat<\/li><li>power steering<\/li><li>cargo area light<\/li><li>underbody mounted full-size spare tire<\/li><li>manual driver and passenger exterior mirrors<\/li><li>AM\/FM in-dash single CD player stereo with 4 speakers<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SR5 also includes&hellip;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">(partial list)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>chrome grille<\/li><li>chrome finish bumpers<\/li><li>front captains chairs<\/li><li>tilt-adjustable steering wheel<\/li><li>front console with storage<\/li><li>air conditioning<\/li><li>dual vanity mirrors<\/li><li>AM\/FM in-dash single CD player stereo with 6 speakers<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Limited also includes&hellip;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">(partial list)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>V8 Engine<\/li><li>Automatic Transmission<\/li><li>17&Prime; alloy rims<\/li><li>P265\/65R17 tires<\/li><li>privacy glass<\/li><li>anti-theft alarm system<\/li><li>Front Fog\/Driving Lights<\/li><li>remote power door locks<\/li><li>power windows<\/li><li>power mirrors<\/li><li>cruise control<\/li><li>audio and cruise controls on steering wheel<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Major Available Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">(partial list &ndash; depends on model)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Leather Package<\/li><li>Running Boards<\/li><li>Cloth Captain Chairs<\/li><li>Power Seat<\/li><li>Towing Package<\/li><li>Molded Simulated Burlwood Dash<\/li><li>Sport Suspension Package<\/li><li>Limited-Slip Differential<\/li><li>V8 Engine<\/li><li>Automatic Transmission<\/li><li>4 wheel drive with 2 speed transfer case<\/li><li>Security System<\/li><li>Front Skid Plate<\/li><li>Styled Steel Wheels<\/li><li>Keyless Entry<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Category: $16,000 &ndash; $35,000 Full-Sized Pickup Truck Who should buy this car: Anyone looking for a rugged and reliable workhorse&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/2004-toyota-tundra-road-test\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":3860,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[268],"tags":[2476],"ppma_author":[2627],"class_list":{"0":"post-3853","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-reviews","8":"tag-2004-toyota-tundra","9":"entry"},"acf":{"adrotate_specific_mobile_ad":"","adrotate_specific_desktop_ad":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>2004 Toyota Tundra Road Test - In The Garage with CarParts.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"noindex, follow\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"2004 Toyota Tundra Road Test - In The Garage with CarParts.com\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Reading Time:  5 minutesCategory: $16,000 &ndash; $35,000 Full-Sized Pickup Truck Who should buy this car: Anyone looking for a rugged and reliable workhorse... Read More\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/2004-toyota-tundra-road-test\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"In The Garage with CarParts.com\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/carpartscom\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2019-05-04T08:58:53+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2023-10-24T00:38:15+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/04-toyota-tundra.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1360\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"903\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@carpartscom\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@carpartscom\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Michele Brooke\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"7 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/2004-toyota-tundra-road-test\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/2004-toyota-tundra-road-test\\\/\"},\"author\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"$id\":\"15\",\"name\":\"\",\"jobTitle\":\"ASE Master Automobile Technician\",\"description\":\"\",\"knowsAbout\":\"Auto Repair, Car Maintenance, Auto Parts, Car Reviews\",\"publishingPrinciples\":\"\\\/blog\\\/our-team\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/author\\\/michelebrooke\\\/\",\"sameAs\":\"\"}],\"headline\":\"2004 Toyota Tundra Road Test\",\"datePublished\":\"2019-05-04T08:58:53+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2023-10-24T00:38:15+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/2004-toyota-tundra-road-test\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":1287,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/2004-toyota-tundra-road-test\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2019\\\/09\\\/04-toyota-tundra.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"2004 toyota tundra\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Reviews\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/2004-toyota-tundra-road-test\\\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/2004-toyota-tundra-road-test\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/2004-toyota-tundra-road-test\\\/\",\"name\":\"2004 Toyota Tundra Road Test - In The Garage with CarParts.com\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/2004-toyota-tundra-road-test\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/2004-toyota-tundra-road-test\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2019\\\/09\\\/04-toyota-tundra.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2019-05-04T08:58:53+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2023-10-24T00:38:15+00:00\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/2004-toyota-tundra-road-test\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/2004-toyota-tundra-road-test\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2019\\\/09\\\/04-toyota-tundra.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2019\\\/09\\\/04-toyota-tundra.jpg\",\"width\":1360,\"height\":903,\"caption\":\"04 toyota tundra\"},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/\",\"name\":\"In The Garage with CarParts.com\",\"description\":\"\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"CarParts.com\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/cp-itg-logo.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/cp-itg-logo.png\",\"width\":2048,\"height\":398,\"caption\":\"CarParts.com\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.facebook.com\\\/carpartscom\",\"https:\\\/\\\/x.com\\\/carpartscom\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.instagram.com\\\/carpartscom\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/@CarPartscomOfficial\\\/\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/2004-toyota-tundra-road-test\\\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"2004 Toyota Tundra Road Test - In The Garage with CarParts.com","robots":{"index":"noindex","follow":"follow"},"og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"2004 Toyota Tundra Road Test - In The Garage with CarParts.com","og_description":"Reading Time:  5 minutesCategory: $16,000 &ndash; $35,000 Full-Sized Pickup Truck Who should buy this car: Anyone looking for a rugged and reliable workhorse... Read More","og_url":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/2004-toyota-tundra-road-test\/","og_site_name":"In The Garage with CarParts.com","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/carpartscom","article_published_time":"2019-05-04T08:58:53+00:00","article_modified_time":"2023-10-24T00:38:15+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1360,"height":903,"url":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/04-toyota-tundra.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@carpartscom","twitter_site":"@carpartscom","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Michele Brooke","Est. reading time":"7 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/2004-toyota-tundra-road-test\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/2004-toyota-tundra-road-test\/"},"author":[{"@type":"Person","$id":"15","name":"","jobTitle":"ASE Master Automobile Technician","description":"","knowsAbout":"Auto Repair, Car Maintenance, Auto Parts, Car Reviews","publishingPrinciples":"\/blog\/our-team\/","url":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/author\/michelebrooke\/","sameAs":""}],"headline":"2004 Toyota Tundra Road Test","datePublished":"2019-05-04T08:58:53+00:00","dateModified":"2023-10-24T00:38:15+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/2004-toyota-tundra-road-test\/"},"wordCount":1287,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/2004-toyota-tundra-road-test\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/04-toyota-tundra.jpg","keywords":["2004 toyota tundra"],"articleSection":["Reviews"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/2004-toyota-tundra-road-test\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/2004-toyota-tundra-road-test\/","url":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/2004-toyota-tundra-road-test\/","name":"2004 Toyota Tundra Road Test - In The Garage with CarParts.com","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/2004-toyota-tundra-road-test\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/2004-toyota-tundra-road-test\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/04-toyota-tundra.jpg","datePublished":"2019-05-04T08:58:53+00:00","dateModified":"2023-10-24T00:38:15+00:00","inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/2004-toyota-tundra-road-test\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/2004-toyota-tundra-road-test\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/04-toyota-tundra.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/04-toyota-tundra.jpg","width":1360,"height":903,"caption":"04 toyota tundra"},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/","name":"In The Garage with CarParts.com","description":"","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/#organization","name":"CarParts.com","url":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cp-itg-logo.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cp-itg-logo.png","width":2048,"height":398,"caption":"CarParts.com"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/carpartscom","https:\/\/x.com\/carpartscom","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/carpartscom","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@CarPartscomOfficial\/"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"","url":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/2004-toyota-tundra-road-test\/"}]}},"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/04-toyota-tundra.jpg","featured_image_src_square":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/04-toyota-tundra.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Michele Brooke","author_link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/2004-toyota-tundra-road-test\/"},"authors":[{"term_id":2627,"user_id":15,"is_guest":0,"slug":null,"display_name":"Michele Brooke","avatar_url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/7c97c157226ad88c278b8412a5ebe631053165d5d9b0f1625815991dd7ac3b5e?s=96&d=mm&r=g","0":null,"1":"","2":"","3":"","4":"","5":"","6":"","7":"","8":""}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3853","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3853"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3853\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3860"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3853"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3853"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3853"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ppma_author?post=3853"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}