What We Know About the 2022 Toyota Tundra So Far

Toyota is working on some big changes to its full-size truck lineup for the 2022 model year. Though it has developed a following, the Tundra has not been much competition for the “Big Three” pickups. However, the battle for America’s best-selling pickup may look very different in the next model year.

Here’s what we know about the 2022 Toyota Tundra so far.

Completely Redesigned

One of the reasons the 2022 model year is such an exciting one for the Tundra is that the truck will be getting a complete refresh and redesign. You can expect to see a new look, a new list of features, and probably a boost in power levels like the Tundra has never seen. The last time the Toyota Tundra saw a redesign was in 2007, which made it into the fan-favorite it is today. The 2022 redesign may take that popularity to the next level.

Spy shots of the Tundra prototype have shown that the truck will likely see a bigger grille that’s reminiscent of the Tacoma TRD Pro’s. The test-Tundra also featured two-post trailering side mirrors that would be a first for the truck if they make it to final production.

Next-Level Power

The chairman of the Toyota National Dealer Advisory Council, Robby Findlay, told Automotive News in February of 2021 that the Tundra is going to be a “world-beater,” full of best-in-class features and power levels. Toyota is upgrading the Tundra to take on the trucks that have dominated the American charts for decades. Once the 2022 model year rolls around, those trucks may have to step up to keep up with the new Tundra.

The new Tundra generation will have a new chassis called the Toyota New Global Architecture-F. Toyota says this new truck chassis will feature body-on-frame underpinnings. The increase in high-strength steel and lowered vehicle weight may increase the amount of hard work the Tundra will be able to perform.

It’s also rumored that the Tundra will be dropping its V-8 engine options for 2022 to offer just V-6 engines. Though at first glance this might seem like a downgrade, there are some recent turbocharged V-6 options out there that are outperforming some V-8 engines.

When Can We Have It?

Toyota has been pretty quiet about the 2022 Tundra as of February of 2021. We may be able to see a full sheet of specs sometime in the fall or late summer at the earliest. The 2022 Tundra is set to be released in December of 2022. Though no official timeline has been released as of yet, we should be getting some teasers and information about this all-new Tundra as the 2021 model year goes on. For now, the already impressive 2021 Tundra will have to keep us occupied and entertained.

Our team at Toyota of Kingsport will keep you updated with news about the 2022 Toyota Tundra. For now, all we can do is wait. But when this game-changing truck is finally released, reach out to us for your chance to see it for yourself.

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