Previous Generation Tundra Was Simply Not That Appealing
The Tundra's 15-year-old design, on the other hand, made it far less appealing. While all of the competitors' trucks had aggressive design languages which aided them in standing out from the crowd, Toyota had chosen to simply blend in.
Toyota appeared to be uninterested in the full-size truck segment, and thus the Tundra was a half-hearted attempt. However, as the demand for SUVs and pickup trucks is growing, Toyota has decided to finally come up with a new design for the Tundra.
The New Toyota Tundra Seems Bold & Aggressive
The 2022 Toyota Tundra is thus anything but bland and to add further, the truck comes with the TRD model which is Toyota's response to those looking for a more fulfilling and sportier experience.
V6s Replace The Mighty V8s
While previous Toyota Tundra models had gas-guzzling V8 engines, the newer ones do not, even on the TRD version.
The best part is that the latest trucks not only have better fuel averages due to smaller engines but also have more power.
Engine Options
The 2022 Toyota Tundra is offered with two engine options which are:
- Turbocharged 3.5-liter V6;
- Turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 with Hybrid Powertrain.
Performance Figures
The new Toyota Tundra is a powerful vehicle with impressive performance figures. The base variant SR model has 348 hp and 405 lb-ft torque.
Other variants have 389 hp and 479 lb-ft torque. However, the hybrid version delivers 437 hp and 583 lb-ft torque making it the more compelling version.
The hybrid version of the truck accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 5.8 seconds, which is quite impressive for such a large truck.
Towing Capacity
The new Toyota Tundra has a towing capacity of 12,000 pounds, which is a significant improvement over the previous model's towing capacity of 10,200 pounds.
The truck's payload capacity has also increased significantly, with the newer model offering an impressive figure of 1940 pounds as opposed to the previous generation's 1730 pound payload.
Interior
The new Tundra's interior is a substantial improvement over the previous model. The use of premium materials and a high-resolution 14-inch infotainment system enhances the driving experience.
The screen now matches that of the RAM 1500, which was one of the first vehicles in the truck segment to offer a large display.
Furthermore, the use of American walnut veneers adds a refined feel to the interior, which now has a more up-scale appearance than the previous model of the truck.
The addition of a wireless phone charger is also a welcome sign indicating that Toyota is listening to customer feedback and delivering on their expectations.
The use of scratchy plastic on the dashboard, on the other hand, doesn't quite match the premium look and feel of its RAM counterpart.
Final Verdict
Toyota's new Tundra 2022 is a huge step in the right direction. The new truck will undoubtedly give Ford, GMC, and RAM a run for their money.
This also demonstrates how critical it has become for automakers to address customer demands if they are to remain a viable option.
