2022 Toyota Tundra
Limited only) with either a 6.5 or 8 feet (2.0 or 2.4 m) pickup box, and CrewMax (all trims) with either a 5.5 or 6.5 feet (1.7 or 2.0 m). A TRD Off-Road Package can be added onto all Tundra trims except the SR, Platinum, TRD Pro and Capstone.
New also for 2022: a lighter aluminum-reinforced sheet molded bed has replaced the former steel bed. It’s more resistant to scratching and denting, and it’s rust-free. It’s also unpainted, has a dark charcoal appearance and offers a UV-resistant coating.
Considering its overall specifications, the Tundra is swift, with the four-wheel-drive options advancing from zero to 60 miles per hour in a nifty 6.6 seconds. In several freeway scenarios, the Tundra’s power prevailed in lane-passing and aggressive freeway entrances without any potential problems developing.
The new Tundra is additionally nimble, with light and accurate steering. As a full-size truck, such personality traits are welcomed, particularly with the powerhouse Toyota is used as a daily driver. Its benefits as an off-roader and work truck are impressive, but good luck on narrow city streets or while attempting to locate suitable parking while shopping. Parking in the far reaches of lots is the best approach for sufficient room. It’s also the least convenient, albeit walking has its fitness benefits.
With its size and place of origin, big is a common theme present throughout the Tundra. The 14.0-inch navigation screen makes its directional tasks, sound system and other technology a lot easier to use. The centerpiece console compartment is huge as other storage areas. Side pillars also fit the bigger is better motif. They strengthen the truck, but provide sizable blind spots.
As largely its first new model in 14 years, the new Tundra is vastly improved, but not perfect.
Toyota recently issued a recall for about 46,000 units of its large workhorse because of the potential of loose rear axle nuts. It’s not an issue a buyer should face with a new vehicle, including an underdog pickup truck priced at slightly more than $56,000.