Gulf States Toyota and Bass Pro Shops are announcing the launch of the 2015 Toyota Tundra Bass Pro Shops Off-Road Edition, a new truck that will provide the kind of access that outdoorsmen dream about. Powerful, rugged and packed with features, this new truck will be available at Toyota dealers in Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Mississippi and Louisiana. Even better news – the Toyota Tundra Bass Pro Shops Off-Road Edition is built in America.
“Bass Pro Shops and Toyota both have a great track record of helping people make the most of their outdoor adventures,” said John Paul Morris, general manager of Bass Pro Shops online store and member of the RedHead Pro Hunting Team. “Bringing these two companies together means outdoor enthusiasts get a truck that can tackle everything from the toughest trail to towing your boat to the lake, all while providing a comfortable ride.”
Those who buy the new Toyota Tundra Bass Pro Shops Off-Road Edition, which will be available in October 2014, can choose a package of top-of-the-line outdoor gear valued at approximately 
$1,000. Customers can choose one package from the following four lifestyle categories put together by the outdoor experts at Bass Pro Shops: hunting, camping, fishing or marine. Vehicles are available in in Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Mississippi and Louisiana. Those who test drive the vehicle will also receive a free Bass Pro Shops ball cap, while supplies last. For more information about the offer, visit http://www.basspro.com/bpstundra.
This decked out Toyota Tundra Bass Pro Shops Off-Road Edition features a 4×4 CrewMax SR5 configuration that offers plenty of space and first-class comfort for passengers and gear while the powertrain provides the oomph and capability that Toyota is known for. The rugged drive train is powered by a 381 horsepower 5.7L i-Force V8 engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission. In addition to being packed with safety features, the new Bass Pro Shops Off-Road Edition Tundra also features the latest in braking technology and a special all-terrain wheel upgrade. Plus, the towing package gives the power and control needed to pull a boat, ATV, UTV, camper and other outdoor toys.
Bass Pro Shops media contact: Tammy Sapp, tsapp@basspro.com, 417-873-5022
Gulf States Toyota media contact: Toyotagst@allisonpr.com, 623-201-5575
About Bass Pro Shops®
Bass Pro Shops®, which specializes in outdoor fun, operates 88 retail stores and Tracker Marine Centers across America and Canada that are visited by more than 116 million people every year. Bass Pro Shops stores, many of which feature restaurants, offer hunting, fishing, camping and other outdoor gear while their catalogs and website serve shoppers throughout the world. The company’s Tracker Marine Group® (http://www.trackermarine.com), which has produced the number one selling brand of fishing boats for more than 35 years, manufactures and sells a variety of boats for fishing and cruising. Family fun is on tap at Bass Pro Shops resort Big Cedar Lodge® (http://www.bigcedar.com), voted number six by Travel + Leisure Magazine as World’s Best Hotels for Families. For more information, visit http://www.basspro.com. To request a free catalog, call 1-800-BASS PRO. Follow us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/bassproshops
About Gulf States Toyota
Houston-based Gulf States Toyota is the independent distributor of Toyota vehicles in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas. The company serves 154 Toyota dealerships in the region. These dealers account for more than 13 percent of Toyota sales in the U.S. The company introduced Toyota vehicles to the region in 1969. The parent company of GST is The Friedkin Group, led by CEO Dan Friedkin.
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM), the world’s top automaker and creator of the Prius, is committed to building vehicles for the way people live through its Toyota, Lexus and Scion brands. Over the past 50 years, Toyota has built more than 25 million cars and trucks in North America, where it operates 14 manufacturing plants and directly employs more than 40,000 people. The company’s 1,800 North American dealerships sold more than 2.5 million cars and trucks in 2013 – and about 80 percent of all Toyota vehicles sold over the past 20 years are still on the road today. For more information about Toyota, visitwww.toyotanewsroom.com<http://www.toyotanewsroom.com/>.