2022 Toyota Tundra: Everything We’ve Learned About The New Full-Size Pickup Truck

Toyota is rightfully excited about its first new Tundra in more than a decade and as a result, it’s been teasing the new truck since the spring.

That’s a lot of teasers, and a lot of information to keep straight, so we thought we’d round all of it up in one place to help you stay on top of everything that’s coming in the new truck that will compete with Detroit’s Big Three heavy hitters, the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra and the RAM 1500.

Imposing Exterior Looks And New Tougher TRD Pro Edition

In May, Toyota started its teasers out with a look at the front of the truck with the headlights on. That revealed that the 2022 Tundra would be offered with a lightbar right in the middle of its grille.

By June, so many pictures of the Tundra had leaked, though, that Toyota just said “Screw it!” and published its own official photos of the 2022 Tundra TRD Pro. It revealed a massive grille with Toyota’s full name spelled out on top of that lightbar.

It also showed intakes under the lights and fancy new wheels. The leaked images, meanwhile, revealed that in this form, the tailgate would have a big “TRD PRO” written on it. The overall impression is one of rugged, angular presence that befits modern truck design with its straight lines and imposing scale.

A New V6 Twin-Turbo Engine Replaces The V8

Toyota told the world in June that the truck would feature a new iForce MAX engine. The “next generation of heroic iForce performance is ready to power the all-new Tundra,” said the automaker, though it didn’t say exactly what that meant in terms of power. The image it shared with that revelation, though, did suggest that the engine would likely be a V6.

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If we’re willing to dive a little farther into the speculation, a Toyota exec was quoted as saying that the Tundra would feature considerably more power than the 381 hp (284 kW/386 PS) and 401 lb-ft (544 Nm) offered by the outgoing truck’s 5.7-liter V8. The new twin-turbo V6 in the new Land Cruiser makes 409 hp (305 kW/415 PS) and 479 lb-ft (650 Nm) of torque, which certainly fits that description nicely.

Toyota has also indicated that it will electrify its entire lineup, including pickups, suggesting that the new Tundra will also benefit from a hybrid powertrain. Unfortunately, details on that are still limited.

Redesigned Suspension Drops Leafs For Rear Coil Springs

Most recently, Toyota shared footage of the 2022 Tundra’s new suspension setup. Trading in pickups’ traditional leaf springs for coil springs at the rear should help with ride comfort and road holding. The automaker also revealed that the TRD Pro trim would feature Fox shocks, which should allow for plenty of high-speed off-road fun. A beefy front sway bar and TRD-branded skid plate should help, too.

A Sliding Rear Power Window And A New Gigantic Moonroof

In July, Toyota decided to show off the fact that Tundra wasn’t simply a rough and tumble off-roader but also capable of luxury. A huge panoramic moonroof should give you a great view of the sky wherever your adventures take you. Furthermore, the new model marks the return of a sliding, powered rear window.

Updated Interior With Huge Display For New Infotainment System

Finally, in a pair of teasers, Toyota hinted at what the interior of the 2022 Tundra would look like. A wide-angle shot from the middle of the interior looking out of the front of the truck shared in June showed a steering wheel with a motorsports-inspired red stripe at the top and a big free-standing infotainment screen in the middle of the cabin. The image also revealed that grab handles on the A-pillars and a new overhead console.

More recently, the automaker gave us some close-ups of the red leather seats in the TRD Pro trim to help show off how refined the new truck will be. They feature white stitching to provide contrast, embroidered logos, and a camouflage pattern in the perforated sections that looks pretty cool.

A selector knob was also shown, with metallic accents and a knurled grip. Drive mode buttons can also be seen that show off a tow/haul mode and a Downhill Assist Controls and crawl mode. The instrument cluster also shows a display with the pitch and roll of the truck, which will be helpful off-road. And finally, there’s a wireless phone charger in the big center console.

When Will It Arrive And How Much Will It Cost?

That’s everything Toyota has officially told us about the Tundra so far. Unfortunately, we’ll have to wait until the company is ready to fully reveal the new truck, which will happen this fall, with sales believed to start shortly after. While it’s too early for pricing details, expect a hike over today’s starting point of $34,025 for the base 2021 Tundra SR and $49,125 for the 2021 Tundra Pro.