2022 Toyota Tundra | First Look
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 Published On Sep 19, 2021

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The all-new third-generation Toyota Tundra is finally here, and when I say all-new I mean it. From the ground up Toyota’s reimagined their full-size truck.


Things I love. The headlight integration. The profile I like these arches that mimicking the wheel arches. The blacked out A Pilar looks killer. And the integrated light bar on the TRDPro.


As much as I like how the look has morphed and feels more squared off, I’m not a fan of the maximum grille. Yes at least it’s all open and used for cooling but I think we’ve jumped the shark and can’t wait until this design moment is gone.


Yes, Toyota has moved away from the 5.7-liter V8 to a twin-turbo V6. But with it you’ve got two options.

The base 3.5-liter 6 makes more power (389hp/479 lb ft torque) than the previous V8 and though gas mileage numbers aren’t available the V6 should be less of a guzzler. There’s also a mild hybrid version that Toyota calls the i-Force MAX that gets power numbers into impressive territory (437hp/583 lb ft torque).


The base engine gets a max towing capacity of 12,000 pounds and a max payload of 1940 pounds.


Both engine options pair with a 10-speed automatic transmission.You’re going to have a lot more range to play with and those higher cruising gears should also help with gas mileage.


The new fully boxed ladder frame, which should offer more rigidity, gets a bit wider in the rear to improve stability and help with that greater towing number. They’ve used aluminum throughout the body to help reduce weight and cross members are twice as big.

Abandoning a leaf spring suspension seems to be all the truck fashion these days. The F-150 Raptor just did, and the Tundra follows suit. There’s now a multi-link set up in the rear with coils.

There’s a new double wishbone in the front, so technically, this new Tundra should have a much better ride quality than its predecessor.


That rear set up also allows the Tundra to get outfitted with a new optional air suspension that’s load adjusting depending on what you’re doing and how fast you’re doing it and how much load you’re carrying.

If you’re doing some off-road driving, then the TRD-Off Road packages ratchet things up for you with monotube Bilstein shocks as well as Terrain Select, Crawl control and a locking rear diff.



The TRD-Pro gets a new front stabilizer bar, and extra skid plate up front and all-terrain Falken tires. And there will be new features including multi-terrain modes, hill descent control and an off-road cruise control so drivers can focus on steering.


The Tundra’s Trailer Back Guidance and Straight Path Assis are two systems that will help with towing maneuvering and the 360 camera views that are optional will make both towing and off-road driving even safer and easier.


There are two 4-door cab options (Double Cab/CrewMax) and three bed lengths available on the Tundra (Graphic: 5.5-foot/6.5-foot/8.1-foot). And the CrewMax can get the longer 6,5-foot bed now. 2x4 and 4x4 options are of course available as well.


Each trim gets its own unique grille treatment.

You can get a TRD Off-Road package starting on the SR5, Limited and 1794 trims that includes a skid plate and some other off-road necessities.



Hey, it looks super modern in here, folks. Let’s start with the all-important touchscreen that now comes standard as an 8-inch screen but higher trims will get this 14-inch version. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are both standard across all trim levels, so it looks like Toyota’s embracing that people just want to use their phones. Hey, volume knob. Some things remain old school and that’s good. But looking closer some of this switchgear looks plasticy and the air ventilation is loud!

There’s also an available 12.3-inch fully digital gauge cluster.

What am I loving about the interior? I love how the touchscreen is integrated into the center stack.

The center console isn’t just one massive cave but like a great bag has some smaller compartments so you don’t have to fish around, though materials again seem a bit on the cheap side. And the power rear window is awesome.


All Tundras get Toyota’s Safety Sense 2.5 standard. Glad that the truck segment is joining the modern safety era and providing some of these features without charging extra. Toyota’s trucks are finally embracing the future.


Initial take, the new Tundra looks good, like it’s caught up to everyone else. Finally. However, with others out there doing a lot of innovating, I’m looking at you Ram 1500 and Ford F-150, just playing catch up might not be enough. Because let’s face it, it won’t be that long until Toyota’s worthy competitors get a refresh.


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