2022 Toyota Tundra Hands-On Preview: Top 5 Reasons We Look Forward to This Truck
America's love affair with the pickup truck is long from being over, and for good reason.
Modern full-size pickup trucks are more capable, efficient, comfortable and technologically advanced than ever before. They really have become the jack-of-all-trades choice amongst the automotive world. So when an all-new pick-up debuts, it’s a big deal.
Toyota has just revealed the brand’s all-new 2022 Toyota Tundra – and a lot has changed. To dive a bit deeper into what is new, we take a look at the Top 5 Reasons we look forward to the new 2022 Toyota Tundra.
1. Bold Design
The “Technical muscle” design theme of the Tundra continues throughout the interior, highlighted by a massive 14-inch touchscreen that’s integrated into the dash. There is also an available 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, that features a National Parks display during startup.
If the standard Tundra looks aren’t enough, of course there is a more extreme TRD Pro version with a 1.1-inch front suspension lift that complements the FOX internal bypass shocks. Also included on the TRD Pro is an aluminum front skid plate, red suspension components and unique Falken all-terrain tires.
2. It’s Fully Capable
While on the topic of payload, Toyota engineers developed a Sheet-Molded Compound truck bed. SMC beds are just as durable as a traditional bed, but Toyota argues even more so since it avoids rust like steel beds and doesn’t dent as easily as steel or aluminum.
3. Powerful New Engines
Since heat is one of the biggest stresses on an engine, especially a twin-turbocharged one like this, Toyota engineers have designed advanced cooling features to the combustion chamber, exhaust system, and the cylinder heads to ensure performance and reliability.
4. Technologically Packed
There’s also a slew of new technology features built into the suspension system, thanks in part to the new multi-link rear. A new automatic air suspension system is available with High, Low and Normal height settings. Low and High mode can be used at speeds up to 18 mph, and also adjusts to match the height of a towed trailer. The new Adaptive Variable Suspension constantly monitors the road and adjusts the shock settings for improved ride quality.
Finally, the new tailgate can be opened with a push of a button on the key fob.
5. It’s Got Advanced Safety
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I guess youtube knew I'd clicked on this story.
These "super trucks" are pretty super.
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Back in 2005 I purchased a new Tundra and still have it with 69,000 miles on it.
I rarely drive it, pretty much only to tow my boat or carry my two 150 lb dogs in it to take them somewhere.
Gas mileage was crap when it was stock and is even worse now. Its 5 to 12 MPG now with 35" tires and lift.
I loved the size of the 05 model, wasnt too big but big enough to actually tow something but wasnt too small like the worthless Tacoma. Dont get me wrong, I love the looks of the Tacoma but there is absolutely nothing you can really do with one. I owned one for over a decade and between the crappy MPG and the size I thought wtf am I doing with this mini truck.
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