Size Difference: (4-Door) Tacoma vs. Tundra

[KozmoKramer]

OK, first off this is my first post, so hello to all.
I've really enjoyed and learned a great deal from the posts I've thus far.
This is a really well done BBS, my compliments to the site owner(s).

This is my problem.
I bought (which I love) a 2005 4-Door Tacoma SR5, TRD in April of 2005.
I like the looks, the performance, the quality. And the size, for my daily driver is just fine.
But like a dink, when I was considering all of the pros and cons of the smaller vehicle (I traded in a 1996 Full-Size Bronco) I neglected to factor in the fact that my 3 and 4 yo boys would eventually grow taller than 44”.

Now, my (above average in height) 4 yo had a bit of a growth spurt and his feet are either pushing against the back of my seat, or he turns them outward and complains that it hurts after a while. He tries, but I can tell it is really uncomfortable. At least I can push the passenger seat all the way forward for my other boy who is also tall.

So, now I am forced to consider a larger truck. Seeing as how I really love the Tacoma, and all the reasons that caused me to go the way of Toyota over Ford\Dodge (the reliability, the quality, etc.) still holds true, I would like to go with a Sequoia or Tundra. Leaning towards Tundra as I really want to stick with a PU.

My question is; does the Tundra (4-Door of course) offer a significant amount of backseat leg room over the Tacoma? I want to ask here before I go in and have to deal with a salesperson all over again. I anticipate that you current owners might be able to help guide me in the right direction.

If the Tundra does not have decent backseat room, enough say for at least 2 adults to sit comfortably, I might have to consider a Sequoia or (I hate to say it) an F-250.

Also, if you have pictures of the cabin of your Tundra (4-Door) -please send me the link or e-mail me some pics...

Thanks for any help folks, Bob Kelly.

[DELS05TUNDRA]

When I purchased my 05 Tundra, I traded in my 03 Tacoma 4dr. Like you, I loved my Tacoma but needed something bigger for the growing 2 girls that I have. The 4 dr Tundra has plenty of room in the back seat. It comfortably fits 3 adults in the back when needed! I'm not sure of the specs for the back seat, but when I compared it to Ford and Dodge at the time of my purchase, the Tundra felt as if it had more room!! By the way, my father in law has a 2005 f-150 4dr and he likes my truck a little because he thinks it also has more room than his! I hope my insight helps you out!!

[Colorado4wheeler]

I had 5 full size adults in the Tundra for hours yesterday driving around looking at land. They all liked the truck very much. Go try one for yourself.

[KozmoKramer]

Dels05 - Colorado4; thats exactly what I needed to hear...
Thanks much!!

Now I can hit the dealer... Thanks again!

[krodad]

there is as much room in the backseat of the DC Tundra as anyone could reasonably expect. My folks have an Avalon, with the biggest cabin I have seen in a car that size, and the Tundra still has more room. When I looked at all the different trucks, only the Titan seemed as big in the back. No truck has seats as deep as the Tundra, and the slightly reclined position is really nice for the passengers back there.
I would say that if the backseat of the Tundra is not big enough for the boys, you are going to have some major problems when they become teens...save up for the grocery bills, and still get the Tundra, 'cause the only place for them will be in the bed.
You've already taken the hit on the Taco, so try to wait it out a few more months and see what the new Tundra has to offer, as long as you can afford to pay the price. I'll bet it's going to be a popular rig.

[redman733]

you can get some decent looks at the interior here...
http://www.toyota.com/vehicles/2006/...advantage.html

then play on exterior 360 degree cause it's fun