First unveiled in 2007, the Toyota Tundra finally has its first major update offering a new design, two new engines, and new chassis. Ditching the thirsty 5.7-litre V8 are two V6 engine choices. The 2022 Toyota Tundra comes with a twin-turbocharged 3.5-litre V6 generating 389 horsepower (290 kilowatts) and 479 pound-feet (649 newton-meters). Additionally, Toyota offers the hybridized i-Force Max engine with an electric motor and 10-speed automatic transmission to step up the power to 437 hp and 583 lb-ft (326 kW and 790 Nm).
Exterior Design and Layout
The 2022 Toyota Tundra certainly appears more aggressive with a big grille that’s visually connected to the ground through a C-shaped radiator shell. Besides, carved wheel arches make the side profile more interesting, and so is the integrated rear bumper.
Toyota is offering the new Tundra in only Double Cab and CrewMax – sorry, no regular cab available. The CrewMax comes with a standard 5.5-footbed. However, you can order the 6.5-foot bed available with the Double Cab or an 8.1-footbed.
Interior
The interior is also a big departure from the previous generation with striking sightlines and a decently low dashboard. The standard infotainment system grows from 7.0 to 8.0 inches with higher trims offering a 14.0-inch touchscreen fixed tall on the dashboard. The good news is that Toyota has abandoned its terrible infotainment software and installed a new intuitive and responsive system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support. The integrated Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts are also accessible.
Towing Capacity
The new 2022 Toyota Tundra does not only come with an updated exterior and interior; the automaker has improved its suspension as well. It uses coil-sprung, multi-link rear suspension, giving the base model a maximum payload rating of 1,940 pounds and towing ability of 12,000 pounds. The previous model could haul 1,730 pounds or tow 10,200 pounds.
However, even though the truck delivers the best-in-class power and torque, it falls behind the Ford F-150 (ability to haul 2,230 pounds or tow 14,000 pounds), Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2,280 and 13,300 pounds, correspondingly), and Ram 1500 (2,320 and 12,750 pounds, correspondingly).
| Power (HP) | Torque (LB-FT) | Towing Capacity (Pounds) | |
| 2021 Toyota Tundra | 381 | 401 | 10,200 |
| 2022 Toyota Tundra | 389 | 479 | 12,000 |
| 2022 Toyota Tundra Hybrid | 437 | 583 | N/A |
| 2021 Ford F-150 PowerBoost | 430 | 570 | 12,700 |
| 2021 Ram 1500 V8 eTorque | 395 | 410 | 12,750 |
Tundra TRD Pro
Going down a dirt path, Toyota offers the flagship Tundra TRD Pro boasting 2.5-inch internal-bypass Fox shocks with piggyback reservoirs and TRD-tuned springs for a rise of 1.1 inches. Other prominent features include a TRD stabilizer bar and wide underbody skid plating, in addition to a standard LED front light bar, Crawl Control, and Multi-Terrain Select.
The TRD Pro is powered by the hybrid system and can benefit from a TRD Off-Road package that will be accessible on other models as well.
Toyota Safety Sense 2.5
To make the 2022 Toyota Tundra one of the safest trucks on the road, Toyota has equipped it with Safety Sense 2.5 – the company’s new suite of active safety and driver-assist systems.
The standard facilities across the lineup encompass automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, junction turn assistance that observes oncoming traffic, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and automatic high beams. Besides, adaptive cruise control and active lane centring are standard, as well.
Arrival and Price
The 2022 Toyota Tundra will hit the dealership before the end of this year. However, we do not yet have its pricing details or heard about ground clearance and i-Force Max towing capacity. We believe the pricing will not be a lot higher than the 2021 model. We expect it to start at around $36,000, while the flagship TRD Pro or 1794 Edition will go beyond the $60,000 mark with all boxes ticked.
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