Toyota Tundra 2022: The new generation of the pick-up arrives with up to 443 CV and a seriously muscular look

Toyota has just unveiled its new Toyota Tundra 2022, the third generation of its most capable pick-up, replacing the second generation, a model that had been on sale since 2007 and that alone accumulated more than 100,000 units sold last year in the US market.

Developed in the United States, the new Tundra will have to face tough rivals from the same country, such as the recently presented Chevrolet Silverado or the legendary Ford F-150. With a large load capacity that has also been improved, advanced technological equipment and a very rugged look, we are sure it will be a great option in the segment.

A union between past and present

Based on classic, proven ingredients such as a ladder frame chassis or a solid rear axle, Toyota has incorporated modern driver assistance systems and even active aerodynamics, combining the best of the past and the present.

If the new Toyota Tundra stands out for anything, it is its robustness. Its front with a huge grille, its tall bonnet, its LED “T”-shaped headlights and its wide wheel arches create a fairly sporty appearance, considering that we are talking about a pick-up capable of towing up to 5,443 kg (17.6% more than the previous generation) and boasting a maximum payload of up to 880 kg.

A cabin with plenty of comfort and technology

Inside, presiding over the pick-up’s nerve centre, we find a large 14-inch touchscreen with compatibility for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. In addition, its instrument cluster can also be digital, and there is a huge centre console and upholstered seats in high-quality leather which, from Toyota’s point of view, promise to be very comfortable.

The Toyota Tundra 2022 features the latest driver assistance systems, such as the Back Guidance or Straight Path Assist functions that make parking and manoeuvring this pick-up, nearly six metres long, easier, along with Toyota Safety Sense 2.5, which includes pre-collision detection with pedestrian and cyclist recognition, lane departure warning, road sign recognition and automatic high beams, among others.

Another major improvement the new Japanese brand’s pick-up can boast, and one on which great attention has been paid, is its ride comfort. Its aforementioned seats and the adoption of coil springs instead of leaf springs, as the previous generation had, together with a redesigned independent front suspension, allow long journeys to be undertaken in complete comfort.

Trim levels

In total there will be up to six trim levels available: SR, SR5, Limited, Platinum, 1794 and TRD Pro. Each one features different identifying elements to distinguish each version.

In the case of the TRD Pro, the top-of-the-range and sportiest version, we find a damper system signed by FOX Racing that increases ground clearance by 2.79 cm, specific underbody protection and five different driving modes ideal for each situation.

Powertrains under the bonnet

As for the engine range found in the new Toyota Tundra 2022, we will no longer see the typically American V8 versions; instead we will find turbocharged V6 engines. In the entry-level model of the pick-up range, this V6 produces 394 CV and a generous 694 Nm of torque.

A hybrid powertrain too

Alongside these more traditional engines, a powertrain named i-Force Max is offered, with hybrid technology that develops 443 CV and 790 Nm of torque, paired with a 10-speed automatic gearbox.

Sadly, as you may already imagine, the new Toyota Tundra will only be available for the US market and its price is not yet known, so we will have to wait for Toyota to give us more details.