The beefy and versatile Toyota Tundra has been redesigned with a number of upgrades both inside and out, deserving a closer look from anyone searching for a handsome new pickup truck in Silver Spring, MD. It’s an excellent choice whether you need a daily workhorse or a capable role player for weekend adventures. It now boasts an attractive new body design to match excellent performance under the hood. Let’s take a closer look at the 2022 Toyota Tundra.
Basics About the Toyota Tundra for 2022
The new third-generation Toyota Tundra is a full-size pickup truck available in two four-door cab options, three bed sizes, and a powerful new hybrid version. A true workhorse, it offers excellent performance both in the city and off-road, with superior suspension and multiple powertrain options to suit your needs. The 2022 Tundra also boasts a maximum towing capacity of 12,000 pounds, which places it among the best in its class.
In addition to numerous performance upgrades, the Tundra has also received an interior facelift to provide a more pleasurable driver experience. The handsome dash offers walnut and leather trims in addition to a few other warm touches, and a bright infotainment system touchscreen controls wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. There are three USB ports and a power tailgate, as well as options for a panoramic roof and heated and cooled front seats.
New Features
The Toyota Tundra has received a complete redesign for 2022, with an omega-shaped grille and narrow LED headlights that wrap into its husky fenders. Square wheel cutouts frame eight wheel design options in either 18 or 20 inches, and there are three available bed sizes. In addition to an overhauled frame, there are new powertrains, new rear suspension, and a modern interior update. The turbocharged V-6 engine also adds more torque than previous models.
The Tundra’s new frame design increases toughness and durability, and the leaf-spring rear suspension has been replaced with modern coil springs. This accompanies a lighter front double wishbone suspension to produce a noticeably smoother ride. The infotainment system has also been updated with an available 14-inch touchscreen on the center dash. Its high-resolution display features a quicker response time and an improved voice recognition system.
Performance
The base SR Tundra features a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V-6 engine that puts out 348 horsepower and 405 pound-feet of torque, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission that glides smoothly through gears. The optional hybrid version known as the i-Force Max adds an electric motor to deliver even more muscle, hitting 437 horsepower and 583 pound-feet of torque. The Tundra comes standard with rear-wheel drive, while four-wheel drive comes with the available TRD Pro model.
The TRD Pro version also features a hill descent control button, crawl mode, and a host of other off-road niceties and ground clearance of 11.2 inches with the SR5 crew cab.
This quick overview highlights a few of the new Toyota Tundra’s best features and why it’s an excellent choice for your next pickup truck! Want to test drive a 2022 Toyota Tundra or browse our Tundras for sale? We have you covered here at our Toyota dealership in Silver Spring, MD.
We look forward to showing you the ins and outs of this truck today!
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