Do you love the look, feel and performance of the Toyota Tundra? A power-packed option in the half-ton pickup truck class, the Toyota Tundra will fit the bill for many Bangor-area drivers at Downeast Toyota. Learn more about how the redesigned 2022 Toyota Tundra has improved on a strong, rugged foundation with this detailed 2022 Toyota Tundra vs 2021 Toyota Tundra comparison.
Expected to arrive at Downeast Toyota in Fall 2021, the 2022 Toyota Tundra will be available in six models – SR, SR5, Limited, Platinum, 1794 Edition and TRD Pro – which will mirror the available options for the 2021 Toyota Tundra. The next-generation Toyota Tundra will provide drivers with Double Cab and CrewMax Cab body styles that can be paired with a trio of bed options – a 6.5-foot standard bed, an 8.1-foot long bed and a 5.5-foot short bed.
2022 Toyota Tundra | VS |
2021 Toyota Tundra |
389-Horsepower 3.5-Liter Twin-Turbo i-FORCE V-6
| Base Engine | 381-Horsepower 5.7 i-FORCE V-8
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12,000 Pounds | Maximum Towing Capacity | 10,200 Pounds |
Toyota Safety Senseâ„¢ 2.5
| Safety Systems | Toyota Safety Senseâ„¢ P
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Yes | Available Hybrid | No |
Power, performance, utility and ride quality are key aspects of the Toyota Tundra that have been upgraded in this 2022 Toyota Tundra vs 2021 Toyota Tundra comparison. The next-generation Toyota Tundra employs a standard 389-horsepower 3.5-liter Twin-Turbo i-FORCE V-6 paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission that will replace the traditional 381-horsepower 5.7-liter i-FORCE V-8 with a more powerful and more efficient option. When equipped for towing, the 2022 Toyota Tundra will tow a massive 12,000 pounds of cargo with a payload that stands at 1,940 pounds – both improvements over the previous generation.
Performance gets even more of an upgrade in the 2022 Toyota Tundra with an available 437-horsepower 3.5-liter Twin-Turbo i-FORCE MAX Hybrid that makes 583 pound-feet of torque – the most powerful hybrid in the class. Paired with the 10-speed automatic gearbox, the Toyota Tundra i-FORCE MAX Hybrid is expected to deliver impressive fuel economy numbers. Armed with a brand-new coil spring rear suspension and lightweight fully-boxed frame, the 2022 Toyota Tundra boasts a smoother ride on the road or the trail. When you hit the trail, the latest Toyota Tundra upgrades performance with Multi-Terrain Select and CRAWL Control.
In addition to a rugged exterior style and fresh design, the 2022 Toyota Tundra boasts an updated interior loaded with innovative tech. A next-generation 8-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia system will be the new standard and will provide access to wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto – that can be upgraded with a best-in-class 14-inch touchscreen display with pinch and zoom functions. Additional features that provide an upgrade in the 2022 Toyota Tundra include a 12.3-inch Multi-Information Display, Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5, 20-inch wheels, a panoramic roof, over-the-air tech updates and a signature Red TRD Pro interior.
Contact the Downeast Toyota team today to learn more about the next-generation 2022 Toyota Tundra and when it will arrive!