Toyota got its foot in the full sized SUV market with the Tundra. The Tundra has had a tough going in the American market, competing with automotive giants such as Chevrolet, GMC and Ford. Seeing only a fraction of the sales of its competitors, the Tundra fails to communicate Toyota’s reliability to its prospective customers. With excellent off-road capabilities, a good towing capacity, and Toyota’s seal of reliability, it already has a good mixture of ingredients. However, seeing how other trucks in its segment updated themselves with time, the Tundra has started to look a bit aged.
After years of being forgotten, the Tundra is finally going to get a refresh it deserves. The 2022 model year is rumoured to return the Tundra to its former glory, with an all new interior and exterior design, updated comfort and safety features, better build quality and enhanced engine options. This might be the turning point for the critically acclaimed Tundra to start shining again
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Expert Review, Pricing Analysis and Buying Guide
The Tundra has always competed with some of the biggest names in the industry. Competing in the 1500 class puts it head to head against trucks like the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, the Ford F-150 and the GMC Sierra, all of which have much better sales than the Tundra. What remains to be seen is if the new Tundra will be able to reform itself in the pickup truck market.
2022 Toyota Tundra Pricing and Features
The Tundra is expected to get some changes in terms of the trims on offer and the features. We don’t exactly have a detailed specification of the 2022 car but here is the data from the 2021 model for you to get an idea out of.
Model
SR5
Limited
Platinum
1794 Edition
MSRP (4x2)
$37,970
$44,255
$48,895
$48,895
MSRP (4x4)
$41,020
$47,305
$51,945
$51,945
Key Features
18-inch steel wheels with all-season tires
Adds/upgrades to SR5
Adds/Upgrades to Limited
Adds/Upgrades to Platinum
Halogen headlights and Fog Lights with LED accent lights
LED headlights and Fog lights with LED accent lights
Side mirrors with auto-dimming and blind-spot assist indicators
Chrome Exterior accents and body-colored door handles and bumpers
8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with 9-speakers
Chrome exterior accents with heated side mirrors
Body-color and chrome accents with front tow hooks
"1794 Edition" badging on front doors
Bluetooth, WiFi, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Amazon Alexa, and Sirius SM integration
38-gallon fuel tank as standard
Power-adjustable front seats with heating and ventilation
Leather-wrapped steering wheel with wood inserts and accents
A/C with dust and pollen air filter and single temperature setting
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Leather-trimmed steering wheel with memory
Urethane shift lever with wood-grain-style insert
Manually adjustable front seats with fabric upholstery
5-passenger capacity with seats
One-touch front windows
Multifunction steering wheel and one-touch driver window
Power-adjustable and front seats with leather upholstery
JBL Premium Sound System with 12-speakers
Remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock, and panic functions
Leather-trimmed steering wheel
Front and rear parking assist sonar and Glass breakage sensors
Toyota Safety Sense
Smart Key System with push-button start
Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
Premium Sound system with Navigation
"Platinum" badging on front doors
Optional Nightshade Package
2022 Toyota Tundra Engine and Performance
Dropping the V8 for a V6 might seem like a dangerous decision at first, but with all things considered, this can be a good thing for the Tundra. Some are saying that the new V6 engine will come from the Lexus LS500, which is a 3.4 liter V6 making 416 horsepower. However, Toyota's 3.5 liter V6 engine from the Tacoma seems like the better fit here. It already produces 278 horsepower and 265 lb-ft of torque, which can probably be boosted to produce over 300 horses.
The engine will be coupled to a 6-speed automatic transmission. As usual, the standard drivetrain will be rear-wheel drive, but buyers will be able to opt for an all-wheel-drive if they want.
Following Ford’s bold move last year with the F-150 hybrid, Toyota too is all set to introduce a hybrid powertrain for the Tundra. The hybrid setup will undoubtedly boost the Tundra’s power and torque, while also assisting with fuel economy, a well known weakness of the truck.
Model
2022 Toyota Tundra CrewMax
2021 Ford F-150 SuperCrew
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab
2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab
MSRP
$35,000 (expected)
$36,650
$34,900
$36,000
Engine
3.5 liter V6
3.3 liter V6
4.3 liter V6
4.3 liter V6
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
rear-wheel drive
rear-wheel drive
rear-wheel drive
Transmission
6 speed automatic
10 speed automatic
6 speed automatic
6 speed automatic
Power
278 hp @6,000 rpm
290 hp @6,500 rpm
285 hp @5,300 rpm
285 hp @5,300 rpm
Torque
265 lb-ft @4,600 rpm
265 lb-ft @4,000 rpm
305 lb-ft @3,900 rpm
305 lb-ft @3,900 rpm
0-60 MPH
6.8 sec (est)
7.2 sec
7.1 sec
7.1 sec
Quarter Mile
15.2 sec (est)
14.1 sec
15.5 sec
14.6 sec
Since almost all the trucks in this segment already had V6 engines under their hoods, the change from a V8 to a V6 might benefit the Tundra. Currently, the V6 engine is suspected to make 278 horsepower, which still makes the Tundra have the least power, however not by a huge margin. Power doesn't necessarily mean performance though, as the Tundra is expected to be quicker than competing trucks.
Handling and Braking
One of the Tundra’s strong suits is its handling. It has incredible road presence and is steady in spirited drives. At slower speed though, the Tundra stiff suspension delivered impurities of the roads to the occupants. Although this isn't unheard off in pickup trucks, Toyota promises suspension upgrades in the 2022 Tundra to further improve its performance in such situations. There is no news of any brake upgrades or improvements in braking performance at the moment. For now, it is highly likely that the Tundra will be carrying forwards its 13.9” front and 13.6” rear brake rotors will allow it to come to a standstill from 60 mph in 139 feet. Not the best braking performance out there.
2022 Toyota Tundra Fuel Economy
For now, there is no information regarding the fuel economy of the 2022 Tundra CrewMax.
The new V6 engine promises better fuel economy than the previous V8 though. Epa ratings and real world tests will reveal just by how much later.
The Tundra already has a great-sized fuel tank, and when combined with good mileage, expect a very good driving range. This will surely bring trouble for its rivals.
Model
2022 Toyota Tundra CrewMax
2021 Ford F-150 SuperCrew
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab
2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab
MPG (City)
N/A
19
16
16
MPG (Highway)
N/A
22
21
21
MPG (Combined)
N/A
20
17
17
Fuel Capacity
26.4 gallons
26.0 gallons
24.0 gallons
24 gallons
Range (City/Hwy/Combined)
N/A
494/572/520 miles
384/504/408 miles
384/528/408 miles
Currently, the F-150 leads in terms of fuel economy. With a higher fuel economy rating and a larger fuel tank as compared to the GM twins, the F-150 has the best range as well. The Tundra has its work cut out for it if it wishes to get ahead.
2022 Toyota Tundra Interior
Although the current year Tundra has a pretty good infotainment system with a decent interior, it seems that Toyota is going to take it one step further in 2022 Tundra. As it is going to get Toyota’s Latest Entune Infotainment Technology, it will include new interesting features and a big 12-inch infotainment touchscreen. This is surely going to be even better than the current 8-inch display. You will also get a larger heads-up display. A good audio system with several speakers, Android Auto, Apple Carplay, and Amazon Alexa support will be available.
There is no solid information regarding the interior or new dashboard design, but expect to have improved surfaces with a premium feel, especially on top trims. The rear row rumored to have more legroom will surely increase the overall volume. We would like to have power-adjustable seats with fine materials in base-level trims. But let’s wait for Toyota and see what they will bring.
Model
2022 Toyota Tundra CrewMax
2021 Ford F-150 SuperCrew
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab
2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab
Seating Capacity
6
6
5
6
Front Row (Head/shoulder/leg) (inches)
39.7/65.7/42.5 (est)
40.8/66.7/43.9
43/66/44.5
43/66/44.5
Rear Row (Head/shoulder/leg) (inches)
39.5/65.5/42.3 (est)
40.4/66/43.6
40.1/65.2/43.4
40.1/65.2/43.4
Tundra is already pretty nice when it comes to interior design and spacious cabin, but an improved infotainment system with new tech is surely going to enhance it further. When stacked against its rivals, the Tundra will share almost the same volume inside the cabin.
2022 Toyota Tundra Exterior
The 2022 Toyota Tundra CrewMax is finally going to get a redesign. It is going to have a more muscular or should we say beefy look which is easily going to rival Ford’s F-150. The new big grille with beast-like headlights at the sides. a tall mountain-like hood, front bumper with a cutaway looks very conceptual and attractive. As for the rear design, the taillights got a little bit smaller but in a smart way. Overall the new look is a major improvement over the basic design of the current version of Tundra.
We think the fans are really going to dig it. It feels as if Toyota has finally remembered how after all these years, Tundra was yearning for a redesign. It is expected to come with Toyota’s New Global Architecture-F (TNGA-F). As the new body on the frame with high-strength steel is surely going to benefit Tundra. One thing which made us curious was the rear suspension; it seems that Toyota is finally going to replace the current version of the truck’s leaf springs with coil springs or independent rear suspension. This is surely going to enhance the ride quality.
Model
2022 Toyota Tundra CrewMax
2021 Ford F-150 SuperCrew
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab
2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab
Curb Weight (lbs)
5,340 (est)
5,014
5,190
5,080
Length (in)
228.9
243.5
231.7
241.3
Width (in)
79.9
79.9
81.2
81.2
Height (in)
75.8
77.6
78.4
75.4
Ground Clearance (in)
10.2
8.8
10.9
8
Wheelbase (in)
145.7
157.2
147.5
157
Although these stats about the Tundra are based on the 2021 model, believing how it’s going to get a major overhaul, expect better weight distribution and controlled driving experience. The ground clearance is already amazing on the current year model and we expect the 2022 version to have the same for a great offroading experience.
2022 Toyota Tundra Safety
Toyota is well known for safe and reliable vehicles. It is safe to assume that the upcoming 2022 Tundra will follow the same path. So, expect all the necessary safety features and driving assists for maximum survivability. Toyota’s full safety sense suite will be available which includes automatic lane centering, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring system, Pre-collision system and rear cross-traffic alert, front and rear parking sensors, and automatic emergency braking system.
2022 Toyota Tundra Final Verdict
Toyota hasn’t released any official information regarding the price of the 2022 Toyota Tundra CrewMax but seeing how this one is surely going to attract more crowds than usual, all thanks to its redesign. Expect a decent price hike. It will probably range from $35,000 to $55,000. As for the release date, we expect Tundra to launch before the mid of 2022. And soon after that, it will be available to buy.
The remote powered tail gate is a great feature for accessing it directly from my home while the workers offload and on load my truck. Love the drive quality This limited trim of mine costs $45000 a pricy deal. Really like the cabin space however the seating are a big hard. Good looks. Loaded features. Has great resale value.
The overall features of tundra are practical to the T , really like the powered sunroof feature. The mileage of my tundra considering it to my work truck , the drive is smooth overall. Costed me $50000. The seats are a little firm to my preference. The led sharp design and the mix of curves and angles in the front make it look big and intimidating. Great features. Great maintenance pricing.
Pros - 1-Bold looks 2-Great towing capacity 3-Resale value
Cons - 1-Brakes 2-Handling 3-Camera quality
I like the towing capacity is huge not a huge fan of the camera quality being offered at this price and trim ,could have been upgraded. Took loans and emi got at approx $40000. Got plush seats as an add on . The design of tundra is quite bold with sharp angles of grill and bumper design. The 360 camera is very useful for parking and reversing the truck. Lots of warranty offers and good resale value.
