The last generation Toyota Tundra was released in 2007. If you’re keeping track at home, that pre-dates the Marvel Cinematic Universe by a year. So, save for a mid-cycle refresh in 2014, pickup truck buyers have been anticipating an all-new Toyota Tundra for a while now.
…And it looks like the wait may have been worth it.
2022 Toyota Tundra Engine Specs & Performance
You’ll probably be most interested to hear what’s going on under the Tundra’s hood. For starters, the old V8 is gone, replaced by a base twin-turbo 3.5 liter i-FORCE V6 making 389 horsepower and 479 lb.-ft. of torque—that’s (checks notes) better than that outgoing V8, by the way.
While those numbers are pretty darn impressive, there’s an optional i-FORCE MAX V6 making 437 horsepower and 583 lb.-ft. of torque. Better yet, this i-FORCE MAX is a hybrid powerplant. Squished in between the engine and transmission is a motor generator which, Toyota says, does the bulk of the low-speed propulsion without much help from the gas-powered V6.
Speaking of transmissions, both engines are connected to a new 10-speed automatic transmission.
But what does that mean in a practical world? In the proper configuration, the new 2022 Toyota Tundra has a 1,940 payload capacity and can tow up to 12,000 pounds.
TRD Packages & 2022 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro
Like it has in previous trucks, Toyota’s performance arm, Toyota Racing Development, had some involvement in the new Tundra. For starters, there’s a TRD Sport Package that comes with 20 inch TRD wheels, TRD grille, TRD lowered sport suspension, and a TRD leather shift knob.
Then, there’s the TRD Off-Road Package, which gives you either 18 or 20 inch TRD wheels (depending on the truck trim), TRD grille, TRD off-road suspension, skid plates, mud guards, and TRD leather shift knob. 4×4 models will also gain an e-locker in the rear, Multi-Terrain Select (MTS), and Crawl Control.
Finally, we’ve got the Toyota Tundra TRD Pro submodel. It boasts 2.5 inch diameter FOX internal bypass shocks that give the truck about a one inch lift up front. The TRD Pro is also outfitted with a new TRD Pro front stabilizer bar, red painted suspension parts, TRD aluminum front skid plate, and unique all-terrain tires.
Other Vital 2022 Toyota Tundra Specs & Details
You can get the 2022 Toyota Tundra in one of two four-door cab configurations: Double Cab and CrewMax. Opting for the Double Cab means you can get either a 6.5 foot or 8.1 foot truck bed, while the CrewMax cab can be fitted with either a 5.5 foot or a 6.5 foot bed.
Thanks to new construction methods, Toyota also says the 2022 Tundra’s cargo box is lighter and stronger then the previous model. It’ll also resist dents, impact dings, and rust better than a traditional steel bed. Oh, and the new Tundra’s got a nifty tailgate that can be released with a button right on the key fob.
Both two-wheel and four-wheel drive models will be available, and the 2022 Toyota Tundra comes in several trims: SR5, Limited, 1794, and TRD Pro.
You can expect the new 2022 Toyota Tundra to arrive in dealerships late this year. Get the latest updates on the 2022 Toyota Tundra here.
Will the hybrid be available with the SR5 TRD Sport model?
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Doesn’t look like it. Here’s what the press release says:
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“TRD Pro will also return to the Tundra lineup, but it will only be offered with the i-FORCE MAX powertrain, whereas i-FORCE MAX will be an option on Limited, Platinum and 1794.”