2022 Toyota Tundra

**C-grunt** · 09-20-21, 12:16

Toyota unveiled the new Tundra last night. Completely new truck and it looks like it's going to be a good one.

Base engine is a 3.5 twin turbo V6 making 389hp and 479tq. Also available is a hybrid version of the same motor making 437hp and 583tq. Aisin 10 speed transmission. Composite bed like the Tacoma. Coil spring rear suspension. Adaptive shocks. Air leveling suspension available. Completely new interior with an optional 14 inch screen, 8 inch screen standard.

The styling is definitely a problem for some people. Im not a huge fan of the grill design, but then again I wasnt a big fan of the grill on my 2013 Tundra either. I think the Pro grill makes it better.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMYMZrKdCjw&t=139s

**HKGuns** · 09-20-21, 12:30

Queue the Twin Turbo hate from all of the V8 huggers who've bagged on Ford for the last 10 years. Good to see Toyota is finally catching up.

ETA: Oh GAWD! I just clicked on the link, that is ONE FUGLY pickup. Buy some TOY puts today.

**lowprone** · 09-20-21, 12:35

That front end is a deal killer !

**Artos** · 09-20-21, 13:03

Man vehicles are getting hi tech...I have a 20 tundra so it's gonna be a while before I have to consider what flavor is next. It will be interesting to see if the new drive train will have the longevity of the 5.7 as many toyota buyers stay in their trucks for the long haul. I know most Ford mechanics still recommend the 5.0 if you plan to drive the wheels off it. I put 100k miles on a company 5.0 18 F150 in 14 months without any issues.

Dad has had both the big eco-boost & 5.0 and prefers the V8...I too prefer low end torque / power curve of a V8 vs the sports car higher rpm rubber to road delivery. I'm guessing at some point with all big bro mandates all full sizes will be going to high output 6 / hybrids for their base engines. I still wanna drive that hellcat dodge ram.

**Adrenaline_6** · 09-20-21, 12:43

Originally Posted by HKGuns

Queue the Twin Turbo hate from all of the V8 huggers who've bagged on Ford for the last 10 years. Good to see Toyota is finally catching up.

Yup. I have a 5.7L Toyota V8 and I see no problem with turbos. If Ford can make the Eco boost semi reliable, Toyota's will be rock solid. They have have been making reliable turbos for awhile now anyway.

Originally Posted by lowprone

That front end is a deal killer !

I think it looks good. The TRD Pro more than the others. The Platinum is a bit gaudy though.

**ggammell** · 09-20-21, 13:17

Originally Posted by HKGuns

Queue the Twin Turbo hate from all of the V8 huggers who've bagged on Ford for the last 10 years. Good to see Toyota is finally catching up.

ETA: Oh GAWD! I just clicked on the link, that is ONE FUGLY pickup. Buy some TOY puts today.

I really want to see some fuel economy numbers to go with these specs. They have to be better just based on the engine type and improved transmission. My 5.7 is great but fookin thirsty!

**HKGuns** · 09-20-21, 13:23

Originally Posted by ggammell

I really want to see some fuel economy numbers to go with these specs. They have to be better just based on the engine type and improved transmission. My 5.7 is great but fookin thirsty!

My Raptor can get 18+ on the highway, running at 5-10 over, usually, as long as I stay out of the boost and remain on adaptive cruise.

Around town depending on the mix it varies between 14 - 17.....because the boost is so much fun.

**ggammell** · 09-20-21, 13:26

I like how Ford and Toyota are doing the hybrids in trucks. They add power and mog instead of just jacking up the fuel economy astronomically.

**Adrenaline_6** · 09-20-21, 13:56

Originally Posted by ggammell

I really want to see some fuel economy numbers to go with these specs. They have to be better just based on the engine type and improved transmission. My 5.7 is great but fookin thirsty!

Yeah, seeing more specs would be nice. Although a couple guys I look to for info that are pretty reliable and were pretty damn close on guessing the HP numbers say they are expecting mid 20's.

Originally Posted by Artos

Dad has had both the big eco-boost & 5.0 and prefers the V8...I too prefer low end torque / power curve of a V8 vs the sports car higher rpm rubber to road delivery. I'm guessing at some point with all big bro mandates all full sizes will be going to high output 6 / hybrids for their base engines. I still wanna drive that hellcat dodge ram.

The new TRD Pro and all who option for the iForce Max powertrain will have a crapload of torque on the low end due to the hybrid config.

The new Landcruiser with the same V-6 twin turbo config against 2 older Landcruisers with the 5.7 V8's absolutely destroys the V8's. Can you imagine what the hybrid version would do?