If you own a Toyota Tundra, or are considering purchasing one, then this article will give you the confidence of a safe ride in this fabulous full sized pickup truck. It may also interest you to know that the Tundra was chosen as “Motor Trend Magazine’s” truck of the year in 2000 and 2008. The new Tundras are rolling out of a new plant located in Dallas, Texas, where Toyota not only proves their concern for drivers by implementing key safety features of the Toyota Tundra parts, but also proves their concern for workers and their families by having an on site $9 million dollar health care facility.

The Tundra was the first full sized pickup truck to earn the prestigious title of “Top Safety Pick” from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in 2007. The award was determined by the performance of the car following frontal, side and rear crash tests. The competition, such as Dodge and Nissan, did not receive this award in 2010. The “National Highway Traffic Safety Administration” (NHTSA), which conducts more demanding tests, issued a five star rating for the Tundra in the frontal crash test for the driver and the passenger, which is the highest rating available. A five star rating means that there is a 10% chance – or less – of serious injury in case of a wreck.

Airbags are one of the reasons the Tundra is considered a safer ride. Not only are there the standard front airbags, but also included are side airbags and rollover sensing side curtain airbags (RSCA) in the front and the back seats. The rollover airbags are designed to deploy if the vehicle rolls over, minimizing the risk of critical or fatal injury. Some statistics show that brain injury and fatalities have decreased by over 40% since the development and installation of RSCAs as standard Toyota parts.

The truck has many added features and Toyota parts that earned it the high safety rating. The newest models have vehicle stability control (VHS), anti-lock brakes (ABS), brake assist (BA), traction control (TRAC) and electronic brake force distribution (EBD). Front seat knee airbags are also included to help reduce the risk of knee and leg injury. Three point seat belts and adjustable headrests are also a new feature for the full sized truck. Individual health is also addressed with the inclusion of a replaceable dust and pollen filter in the climate control system. And let’s not forget sun exposure. The standard high solar energy absorbing (HSEA) glass filters out solar heat and most of the deadly UV rays from the vehicle. This also helps keep the interior cooler.

Why do these safety features and awards matter? Obviously, the safety features are important for the driver and the riders. We all want to be safe and comfortable. The stress of driving can be diminished by knowing that you are in a safe vehicle, manufactured by people who care about Toyota Tundra parts. The safety features are good for the wallet too, as they can save a considerable amount of money on insurance. Safety features and safety awards mean lower insurance rates.

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