2022 Toyota Tundra revealed with new platform, V-6 power, rear coil springs, and $37,645 price tag
Toyota in September unveiled a brand new technology of its Tundra full-size pickup truck, and on Friday we obtain the all-important pricing particulars.
Set to go on sale in December as a 2022 mannequin with a beginning worth of $37,645, together with a $1,695 vacation spot cost, the arrival of the brand new Tundra is a giant deal as that is solely the third technology for the reason that unique debuted as a 2000 mannequin.
The excellent news is that Toyota hasn’t lower any corners, with its 2022 Tundra benefiting from a brand new platform, new powertrains, and the most recent in in-cabin know-how.
The platform, referred to internally as a F1 (and anticipated to underpin the subsequent Tacoma and Hilux pickup vans), options high-strength boxed, steel-ladder building, plus aluminum in key areas (just like the mattress) to scale back weight. By counting on a totally boxed design, Toyota mentioned rigidity and off-road functionality are considerably improved on the outgoing Tundra.
The rear part has been widened to enhance stability, in addition to towing functionality which is now a most 12,000 kilos. The utmost payload is 1,940 kilos. The rear part additionally advantages from a multi-link suspension with coil springs as a substitute of the outgoing Tundra’s leaf springs, a design that additionally options within the Ram 1500 and a few Ford F-150 fashions. Coil springs usually are not solely higher for articulation over obstacles but in addition for placing energy to the bottom. Toyota mentioned stability, trip consolation, and total dealing with have additionally been improved. The draw back of coil springs is that they will sag when carrying a heavy payload or towing rather a lot.
Up entrance is a newly designed double wishbone setup that Toyota mentioned improves straight-line stability and high-speed driving. On the subject of cornering, Toyota mentioned the roll peak heart has been elevated to about six inches from 4 to scale back physique roll. Finishing the usual suspension are twin-tube shocks at each ends. Adaptive dampers and rear air suspension (with three peak modes) can be found on some grades.
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Monotube Bilstein shocks come normal on the TRD Off-Street packages, whereas upgrading to the range-topping TRD Professional grade will get you 2.5-inch diameter inner bypass shocks from Fox, with the entrance pair offering 1.1 inches of raise. The TRD Professional comes with a number of different off-road goodies together with a brand new entrance stabilizer bar, aluminum entrance skid plate (together with extra underbody safety), Falken Wildpeak all-terrain tires, and driving modes for numerous floor situations. Some suspension components on the TRD Professional additionally come painted in vibrant crimson.
Two powertrain choices are on provide within the 2022 Tundra, each based mostly on the identical 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V-6. Sure, the Tundra’s much-loved 5.7-liter V-8 has lastly been dropped. Within the 2022 Tundra, the bottom choice, branded i-Pressure, delivers 389 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque (348 hp and 405 lb-ft in base SR grades) and really beats the outdated V-8’s numbers. Improve to i-Pressure Max and also you get 437 hp and 583 lb-ft, in addition to a hybrid system the place an electrical motor-generator between the engine and transmission can function an engine starter, get well power underneath braking, and supply an influence enhance throughout off-the-line acceleration and towing. It will probably even energy the truck by itself throughout quick low-speed (as much as 18 mph) drives. The usual transmission on the 2022 Tundra is a 10-speed automated.
The 2022 Tundra is obtainable in two four-door choices: Double Cab and bigger CrewMax. Double Cab fashions are supplied with the selection of 6.5- or 8.1-foot beds. CrewMax fashions are supplied with the selection of 5.5- or 6.5-foot beds. For the cabin, there are premium choices like a panoramic roof, heated and ventilated entrance seats, heated steering wheel, and a large 14.0-inch (8.0-inch normal) infotainment display. This display could be extraordinarily useful when towing or off-roading as it will possibly present the car’s exterior from a number of angles to assist preserve the truck (and trailer when connected) away from any exterior hazards. There are additionally views to verify on cargo within the mattress or an connected trailer. Energy extending and folding tow mirrors are additionally accessible.
2022 Toyota Tundra
Analog gauges with a 4.1-inch display are normal for the instrument cluster however a 12.3-inch totally digital choice is on the market. Different options embrace Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, Wi-Fi connectivity for as much as 10 units, and a voice-activated assistant that may deal with key duties equivalent to discovering factors of curiosity, adjusting the audio settings, or making a cellphone name.
Manufacturing of the 2022 Tundra is being dealt with at Toyota’s plant in San Antonio, Texas, the place the outgoing Tundra was constructed. The $37,645 beginning worth is for a rear-wheel-drive mannequin with a double cab and 6.5-foot mattress. Normal goodies embrace 18-inch wheels, LED lights at each ends, heated facet mirrors, and an 8.0-inch infotainment display. Choosing four-wheel-drive is a $3,000 premium.
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