2010 Toyota Tundra Grade

This is Toyota's full-size pickup, the one that goes up against the F-150 and Silverado with a stout frame and a roomy cabin. The Tundra feels solid and planted on the highway, and the steering is direct enough that you don't feel like you're piloting a barge. Inside, the cabin is spacious and straightforward, with big, comfortable seats and a power rear window that owners love for airflow and hauling long items. Some owners mention the truck eats tires faster than expected, and a few have had water pumps fail before 60,000 miles. The base 4.6L V8 distinguishes the Grade from the entry-level V6 and the more potent 5.7L V8 in the higher trims. Its 4.6L V8 makes 310 horsepower and works through a six-speed automatic, which is smooth enough for daily driving but doesn't feel lazy when you need to pass. You get a stout rear axle and standard leaf springs, which means a firm highway ride when the bed is empty but real capability when you load it up.