2023 Toyota Tundra TRD

I’ve always loved Toyota products and whenever I get a chance to test drive, I raise my hand high.

The all-new 2022 Toyota Tundra full-size pickup debuted last year after great anticipation. The third-generation Tundra made an immediate impact on the segment, thanks, in part, to its two new twin-turbo V6 powertrains, the most powerful of which surprised many since it is a hybrid. Already offering a wide array of choices and options, the 2023 Tundra enters the new model year a new SX Package that offers an updated appearance without a hefty price tag.

At 1 Lone Star Pass in San Antonio, Texas, a new Tundra rolls off the line every minute. To date, Toyota has invested nearly $4 billion in its Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas (TMMTX) plant, creating thousands of American jobs and assembling up to 180,000 Tundra’s per year. TMMTX has been focusing on Toyota’s largest pickup truck since 2008, and the 2022 Tundra is a clear example of how the full-size truck embodies its larger-than-life home state.

With up to a 12,000-pound max towing capacity on the i-FORCE engine model, the all-new Tundra is the most powerful Toyota pickup truck. That’s palpable on the Tundra’s exterior, as the full-size pickup was designed to dial up the spirit of previous models to emphasize strength. And with a new aluminum- reinforced composite bed and all-new multilink rear suspension, it doesn’t just look Texas-tough, it is. While the i-FORCE offers an impressive improvement over the previous generation engine at 389 hp and 479 lb.-ft. of torque, the i-FORCE MAX builds on that to offer 437 hp and 583 lb.-ft. of torque. The i-FORCE MAX also features a unique design in that a motor generator is placed between the engine and 10-speed transmission to provide additional horsepower and torque. The end result is two amazing powertrain options for the 2022 Tundra that offer impressive performance and fuel efficiency.

Even though the 2022 Tundra just rode off the factory floor for the first-time last year, longevity has become synonymous with the Toyota pickup truck. Victor Sheppard knows this better than most: The Louisiana-based Tundra owner logged over 1 million miles on his 2007 Tundra model. Toyota bought the truck back from him to learn from its impressive run, and drivers can be confident that engineers took learnings from Sheppard’s truck into consideration with the all-new 2022 model.

So, while we know that everything’s bigger in Texas, on the 2022 Toyota Tundra, it shows. Here are some facts and figures that make Toyota’s full-size pickup stand alone in its class.

Electrifiedi-FORCEMAXPowertrain Tundra’s available i-FORCE MAX engine applies hybrid tech for more performance. By pairing the TwinTurbo V6 with an electric motor, this hybrid engine generates an electrifying 437 horsepower with an amazing 583 lb.-ft. of torque. And the unique placement of the electric motor between the engine and transmission allows power to be transferred efficiently, with no discernible lag. Charging up the trail or merging onto the freeway the second you feel the instantaneous torque across the powerband, you’re ready to keep the adventure going.

Orthei-FORCEMAXTwin-TurboV6Powertrain Tundra’s available i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain generates its 583 lb.-ft. of torque where you need it

And you can keep on driving with confidence, knowing this truck was built with the quality, durability and reliability Toyota is recognized for.

MaxTowingofupto 12,000Lbs. Its powertrain, frame, and suspension work together to give Tundra an available max towing capacity of up to 12,000 lbs. * Whether you’re towing your trailer for a weekend getaway or taking the ATVs out for a spin in the desert, Tundra helps you haul with confidence.

UptoEPA-Est.22MPGCombined Tundra’s modern muscle delivers exceptional power without sacrificing efficiency. When equipped with the hybrid i-FORCE MAX powertrain, Tundra has an impressive EPA-estimated 22 mpg combined. * And its standard i-FORCE engine has a remarkable EPAestimated 20 mpg combined. * No matter the adventure, this body-on-frame hauler was engineered to go the extra mile. * most, in the low rpm range. Maximum torque from the electric motor generator is achieved at 2400 rpm. The moment you step on the gas, you’re ready for action.

ElectrifiedMotor,GeneratorandBattery Tundra’s i-FORCE MAX hybrid electric motor uses its Power Control Unit (PCU) to deliver incredible performance and enhanced battery durability. This advanced system fills in the gaps of the torque curve to make it as high and as flat as possible delivering instant torque and a thrilling drive. And all this potential power is stored in a tried-and-true 288V sealed NickelMetal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery pack that sits strategically under the rear passenger seats.

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