1st generation
The first-generation Toyota Tundra (2000-2006, chassis codes XK30/XK40) marked Toyota's serious push into the full-size American pickup market. Offered as a regular, access, and later double cab, it slotted between compact and heavy-duty trucks, aiming squarely at the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado, and Dodge Ram. Power came from a 3.4-liter V6 or, more notably, a 4.7-liter i-Force V8 producing around 240-282 horsepower depending on year, paired with rear- or four-wheel drive. Built at Toyota's Princeton, Indiana plant, the Tundra earned a strong reputation for reliability, smooth ride quality, and refined build compared to domestic rivals, even if payload and towing figures initially trailed the segment leaders. Its success laid the groundwork for the larger second-generation Tundra. Today, well-kept first-gen examples are prized for their durability and mechanical simplicity, making them a smart used-truck buy.
About this generation
The first-generation Toyota Tundra (2000-2006, chassis codes XK30/XK40) marked Toyota's serious push into the full-size American pickup market. Offered as a regular, access, and later double cab, it slotted between compact and heavy-duty trucks, aiming squarely at the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado, and Dodge Ram. Power came from a 3.4-liter V6 or, more notably, a 4.7-liter i-Force V8 producing around 240-282 horsepower depending on year, paired with rear- or four-wheel drive. Built at Toyota's Princeton, Indiana plant, the Tundra earned a strong reputation for reliability, smooth ride quality, and refined build compared to domestic rivals, even if payload and towing figures initially trailed the segment leaders. Its success laid the groundwork for the larger second-generation Tundra. Today, well-kept first-gen examples are prized for their durability and mechanical simplicity, making them a smart used-truck buy.