2022 Toyota Tundra Phev – The introduction of a fresh half-ton pickup has been a cause of joy in our house, particularly since the truck replaces a car that has been manufactured with only minor adjustments for the better fifteen years. If that same truck comes with a choice of new engines, our curiosity levels really go into high gear.
2022 Toyota Tundra Phev
What’s New for 2022?
Toyota gives the Tundra the much-needed, comprehensive design overhaul following the previous generation that was largely unchanged from its first appearance in 2007. Although it was refreshed to the 2014 model year but it had a difficult time stealing sales from the domestic half-ton competition such as the Ford F-150, the Ram 1500 and its Chevy Silverado 1500, in addition to the GMC Sierra 1500. The updated Tundra will not outsell any of those alternatives The Tundra’s numerous upgrades will make it more competitive and appealing once it reaches dealerships this winter.
Performance
In the past, the Tundra was offered only with an naturally aspirated V-8 engine. The new model year, the Tundra features a V-6 and it’s more powerful than its predecessor engine with two fewer than the number of cylinders. The 10-speed automatic transmission replaces the previous six-speed for all models.
A typical 3.5-litre twin-turbo V-6 produces 389 horsepower and 479 Lb-ft of force (compare this to the 2021 Tundra’s 381 horsepower, 401 Lb-ft V-8). Customers looking for more power can pair the V-6 engine to an electric motor. With this optional hybrid setup output is increased up to 437 hp and 583 lb-ft of torque. The hybrid systems provide serious technology.
Engines
The Tundra is a departure from the previous models’ selection of a normally in-line V6s and V8s and instead makes use with two twin turbine 3.5L V6s, with one being that is electrically enhanced by a hybrid system. The base V6 puts out 389 horsepower, and 479 pounds of torque. Both are improved against the 5.7L V8 that powered the 2021 Tundra. It produced 381 horsepower as well as 401 pound-feet. In addition, a hybrid’s electric engine makes the 2022 Tundra’s horsepower in the range of 437 horsepower or 583 pounds-feet of torque. A 10-speed automatic transmission is the standard. It replaces a six-speed automatic that is in the ’21 model.
Truck makers are known to pound their chests to show the maximum payload and towing numbers, even in this half-ton market. This is why Toyota has been eager to inform us that its new Tundra can tow 12,000 pounds when equipped with the hybrid V6 as well as the proper towing systems. That sum is nearly 20% more than the previous Tundra in fact. Estimates for those with a smaller engine aren’t available yet.
Much like payload, a half ton vehicle’s engine and body design have a significant impact on its towing capability. That’s why we’ll select the largest hybrid powertrain four door at Ford and Ram for comparison with Toyota’s own iForce MAX. In this case, search for at least 12,700 pounds; on Ford 11 560 pounds at Ram.