2022 Toyota Tundra Review

A redesigned Toyota Tundra is finally here for 2022. This is Toyota's full-size truck, and its new third generation is a welcome successor to the long-running second generation made from 2007 all the way to 2021. Recent versions of that old Tundra trailed behind the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Ford F-150 and Ram 1500 in just about every category.

Key enhancements for the new 2022 Tundra include an overhauled frame, a new rear suspension, new powertrains and a more modern interior design. Under the hood is your choice of two turbocharged V6 engines. The base turbo V6 makes about as much power as the old Tundra's V8 (389 horsepower) but generates more torque, which is helpful for towing, and boasts considerably better EPA-estimated fuel economy. The optional hybrid V6 version, called i-Force Max, uses a battery located under the rear seats to power an electric motor that gives the Tundra even more muscle over the standard V6.

Toyota also made several key changes to the Tundra's underpinnings that improve on-road performance. It replaced the traditional leaf-spring rear suspension — commonly found on full-size trucks due to their durability and toughness — with modern coil springs in the back to provide a smoother ride. The Tundra now joins the Ram 1500 and F-150 Raptor as the only trucks in this class to use rear coils. There's also a new frame design to enhance the truck's toughness and capability. The Tundra's maximum towing capacity of 12,000 pounds isn't best-in-class, but that's still plenty for most light-duty truck owners.

The 2022 Toyota Tundra is also leaps and bounds more technologically impressive than its predecessor. Wallet-friendly versions of the Tundra come with an 8-inch touchscreen, and on the options list is an enormous 14-inch touchscreen mounted to the center dash. The upgraded touchscreen is loaded with a high-resolution display and brings quicker responses to user inputs. No matter which boxes you tick, all Tundras feature wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, along with a voice recognition system that allows for more natural language and commands.

We're impressed with the new Tundra's improvements relative to its predecessor. But there are still a few minor areas where the 2022 Tundra comes up a bit short compared to the competition. Check out our test team's Expert Rating for our in-depth report on the Tundra's performance, comfort, utility and more.

The 2022 Toyota Tundra is a four-door pickup truck offered in extended-cab (Double Cab) and crew-cab (CrewMax) configurations, with one short bed and one long bed option for each. There are seven trim levels from which to choose: SR, SR5, Limited, Platinum, 1794, TRD Pro and Capstone.