The All-New 2022 Toyota Tundra Really Is All-New (And There's A Hybrid)

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Sorry folks, there's a typo in the graphic when it comes to fuel economy. The outgoing V8 averages 14 MPG, not 19. I should not edit at 1AM.

[@kcw9313]

You're also not showing a TRD Pro in the TRD Pro segment beginning 13:00

[@toronado455]

Thanks I was just going to comment on that LOL.

[@DM-fv7hw]

Review drunk, edit sober. Ha, just kidding doesn't work in video automotive journalism.

[@toronado455]

@@kcw9313 True. I think that's a Limited with the TRD Off-Road package.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

@@DM-fv7hw True that.

[@DM-fv7hw]

Great review! Kudos for driving the "old" version first when, probably, all the other journalists picked the new one. That is great way to compare the two, especially on a long drive.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

A lot of the guys on hand were TRUCK writers and were familiar (a few were owners). But yeah, thought it would be a good idea.

[@1Jbeats]

Hey Tom - You say your videos aren't perfect although you strive for perfection. I disagree - I think they're perfect. Thank you!

[@JDelta87]

Tom, your editing of the press info blended into your reviews is top notch. It's just enough to aid the review along. Another well edited review!

[@toronado455]

10:07 yes but Tundra has that fantastic style of glove box where the door is separate from the storage area instead of all one thing the way most glove boxes are. I like this design because the weight of what is stored inside isn't resting on the door when you open it, and everything stays put and isn't jostled around by opening and closing the glove box.

[@bikebudha01]

Hands down, far and away, the best looking full size truck.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Hmmmm...

[@bikebudha01]

@@DrivenCarReviews Hmmmm you agree, or hmmmm you don't agree?!?! Also, I'm an architect. As such I have been professionally trained to look at design without bias. Quantifiably the Toyota looks better. It has better proportions, better stance, better detailing, a more cohesive design language - than any other brand's full size truck.

[@citibear57]

@@bikebudha01 Hmmmm...

[@DrivenCarReviews]

@@bikebudha01 Let's agree to disagree. I think it's good but some of the grille treatments look like it's regurgitating the back side of a refrigerator. And while I'm sure you have fine taste and a keen trained eye, I've met plenty of professionals (graphic artists, interior decorators, industrial designers and yes, architects) that have poor design sense. I might suggest looking hard at it in person. We'll argue more then.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

@@bikebudha01 You need your vision checked.

[@fightinspirit]

As a Toyota Master Certified Consultant and working for a dealer group that includes several brands including Ford and GM; I had an opportunity to take part in a Tundra SR5 walk around with both Ford and Chevy top truck producers. Both brand sales consultants came away impressed with the Tundra. Comments were like, 'wow...that's a lot of truck for the money'. The Tundra will deliver a very competitive package of power, towing and features at a better price than the competition. It's not perfect but it is a big move up in class.

[@d1gBR]

I love your videos. I subscribe to a lot of car channels but I always watch your videos first and use you as a benchmark

[@TobyCostaRica]

I’ve been waiting for this truck, but without a powerboost like generator, or at least the 1500 watt one in the other Toyota hybrids I might have a Ford soon in my currently all Toyota driveway. Fingers crossed for a Prime Tundra

[@patriotone755]

Enjoyed your review and it was smart to drive the out going Tundra first. Thanks for your insight.

[@1guyin10]

It will be interesting to see what their volume will be now that they have a new design and, more importantly, more line time available. Previously Tacoma took up a lot of the capacity in Texas, but they now have other plants for Tacoma. Maybe they will actually build appreciable numbers of the mid and low level trims. Before they allocated the Tundra capacity mostly to the more profitable, higher level trims.

[@831Adventures]

You right a much better tundra however; it doesn't even have one wow factor foe me even thinking about switching. Like the f150 the generator is a wow factor.

[@831Adventures]

Love your review by the way

[@ronsteitz4535]

On my 2nd Tundra owning a 2005 and 2016. No repairs and just reg maintenance. Trade because I get bored with same vehicle in garage. This New 2022 design is not making me to excited to do a trade off. This new Tundra will have to earn its own reputation.🤔

[@831Adventures]

@@ronsteitz4535 Toyota just aint innovating anymore

[@incognito6469]

Take a look at the MPG's you display at 7:05. You may want to correct the V8 comb number.

[@curtganeles925]

And indeed, you and Savagegeese are the only two automotive KZbin channels I subscribe to ✅

[@ttinnovations3310]

Great review Tom!! (Wish Toyota made a cheap single cab 2x4 version of that truck)

[@archive.garage]

They will offer the affordable SR base trim Double cab in 2x4, it doesn't look like a base truck. It's not worth the small qty of reg cabs for them to make a different cab and frame. I do understand that is all some people need.

[@ttinnovations3310]

@@archive.garage , a huge truck like that isn’t good as a work truck or living close to the city for parking, or turning on small streets, and the Tacoma is bit to small for work things, end up with a only Ford Chevy dodge, and their engines are ok I guess, 3 years from now Toyota will make them :) for NASCAR 😂

[@michaelsylvester7272]

Hi Tom, Great review! Thanks for sharing.

[@ccroy2001]

On the old one 14mpg ouch! I see a lot of Tundras though and they don't depreciate much here in California. Most people I know that have one keep it for a decade or more. If the hybrid gets mid 20's mpg that would be Tacoma MPG in a Tundra and hybrid vehicles in general are pretty reliable. Maybe in a few years the V8 owners will switch?

[@sergeantmasson3669]

2022, no more V8 Toyota Tundra.

[@TobyCostaRica]

I don’t know any Tacoma owners getting mid 20s

[@JeepCherokeeful]

No reason for them to have upgraded, it more or less stayed the same for 14 years.

[@paulhunter9613]

Just wait till those turbos go out, big $$

[@JeepCherokeeful]

@@paulhunter9613 obviously Toyota has absolutely no interest in the commercial market. Ford is forward thinking, battery cars AND a serious commitment to work trucks with 7.3 pushrod gas, Toyota can’t even make their own sports car;(

[@Jay-eb3lk]

Who in the world buys a truck because it rides like a luxury car?

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Guys that spend a lot of time in their trucks.

[@canalacelerando5960]

Hi, what a great review, you are one of the best out there! Kind regards, Pedro

[@mohamedalihebboul2214]

Very nice video, thanks Tom

[@PaulHo]

Seems like very few people are pointing out the tailgate release button integrated into the taillights. It's not the gimmicky Russian doll of tailgates that get smaller and smaller or a work surface, but it's definitely a practical, real world use. Also, that bedliner is standard.

[@alexmobil7463]

Big T is big for many reasons and nobody should never say that they re old fashion and have not the ability to offer the latest gadgets at any price. Seeing how they are building their products is for me the prove that they respect their customers and i know from my personal experience that no other manufacturer is so big like Toyota.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Toyota is a very conservative company. Nothing wrong with that, it certainly works for them. But pickups are tools and some people can really use things like onboard generators and functional tailgates. These are the things Japanese companies created to make their products appealing to Americans decades ago. It's not happening anymore, at least not with Tundra.

[@haze1123]

Love your reviews. The powertrain is a big improvement... but I really think the previous generation looked better. The size of this grille on the new Tundra is just ridiculous. The rest of the truck looks like a GMC.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

Even the wheel wells are semi-square

[@NorthPaddle]

Nice review. So many are done by Toyota fanboys who can’t admit there are any short comings with the truck. The lack of recovery hooks jumped out at me, as did the non existent leg room in the new double cab. (I don’t know if you got to sit in the back seat of a DC). I don’t care for the grille, but I think a color matched front bumper instead of black could reduce the gaping hole look.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Did not get into a DC.

[@TalismanPHX]

Great review Tom. Looking forward to a full recap on the hybrid powertrain ince its in production. Hopefully you had some Texas barbecue 😋

[@stever41g]

Love your reviews. Keep up the good work.

[@stevewierzbicki2495]

Awesome Review, Do You Believe that Toyota Will be Selling A Lot of Hybrids OR Probably More of the Other Versions or Even Maybe ( 50/50 )??

[@channelnamehere4065]

13:48 - I would love to watch the whole episode on just the technical of the frame! Will you upload that whole segment?! Please!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

That's really all the video I have. Sorry.

[@channelnamehere4065]

@@DrivenCarReviews Thanks for even including it - I don't think the rest of the media even mentioned anything of the sort in all their vids. Appreciate all your awesome work!

[@citibear57]

Hmm 🤔. Yes, it is definitely an improvement, and Tundra will have its fans. It might even steal a few Titan fans, but the big American trucks know the game, and they know it well. I'm sure they aren't losing too much sleep over this new Toyota 🚚

[@brokeduece1691]

I was set on the 2.7l custom silverado due to its mpg, but the 2022 tundra matches that with more power, my decision will come down to price.

[@chileshemubanga3594]

My favourite full size pick up trucks, Ford f150 & Toyota tundra.HD-Ford super duty!

[@tikimaka1]

GMs multi use tailgate and Ford’s on board generator are gimmicks and is prone to break. If you like bells and whistle‘s then buy: “American” brand trucks with parts made in Mexico. I prefer to buy “Japanese” truck that is made in Texas with parts sourced from the U.S. Great review!

[@garrettw99]

I don’t think Jack wanted his last name revealed 😂. His name is Jack Singapore (and Piano Black Jack) on their channel.

[@stevenreichertart]

Why is the grill so small?

[@hixnada8278]

Tom - did you notice any turbo lag in the non-hybrid model? That is a big gripe I have with the F150 Ecoboost. Also, which trim levels had the driver's side thigh extender?

[@siquanwu3131]

Great review as always, Tom. This Toyota is gonna give F150 a good run for money. Electrification is the way forward. It will be awesome to see a comparison of Tundra, F150, GMC/Silverado and Ram. I am sure some one is planning, 😂

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Let’s not forget Ford has had a hybrid for years. And Lightning…

[@paulhunter9613]

There is nothing new with this vehicle, just again copying other manufacturers ideas. It’s not going to effect sales of the big three much, if at all. What they will change is that godawful front end , people will reject it, what the hell kind of drugs were the designers taking when coming up with this monstrosity?

[@jameslatief1]

The fact that the Tundra is updated means that the Sequoia will also be updated next year. That 7 seater suv will be the replacement for Land Cruiser that just got discontinued.

[@hynsum]

Is that what be Grand Highlander?

[@alh06]

@@hynsum Probably a bigger Highlander or maybe a renamed Sequoia

[@garrettw99]

Lol Toyota has turned humans into their own corporate robots. They were trained to end every sentence with “…for the customer.” Toyota is a REALLY conservative and business-minded company. Everything revolves around money with them (to a higher degree than most other automakers), but they still manage to build high quality cars. Great video, Tom!

[@racekar80]

Unfortunately the extra cab is totally worthless, no one can fit back there, you have to get the max cab. Why? The previous version was not this way, and the truck is 4 inches longer, so it should be bigger not smaller?

[@Joe-fi4hv]

Really excited about this. Means the old model will be a bit cheaper. Put me down for a 2020 V8 with a supercharger.

[@halfglassfull]

still have my 07 runs great but it is getting old, like me and I need 3 rows to haul the grand kids. I'm guessing the "new architecture" will present itself in the redesigned Sequoia

[@burghchamp]

I don't see a game changer here solid vehicle but no where near top of the class

[@Johnny_Bee]

Does the V6 non- hybrid require premium fuel or just the hybrid version?

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Far as I know, they're both rated to run on regular grade gas.

[@alh06]

Both are regular I believe

[@sdfiske64]

What is the engine RPMs at highway speeds??

[@dmack7265]

I want one, I want one, I want one! 😃😃

[@normt430]

"...Chevrolet Silverado1500 Hybrid is the only hybrid in the full-size truck segment. Compared with comparable, non-hybrid models, it delivers 33-percent greater city fuel economy and a 23.5-percent improvement in overall fuel economy, all with the capability customers want in full-size truck - including a 6,100-pound (2,767 kg) trailering capacity. Estimated fuel economy for both 2WD and 4WD models is 20 mpg in the city and 23 on the highway...." GM Media with a larger 300-volt battery and 6.0l V8 circa 2012!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

So what is Ford PowerBoost?

[@normt430]

@@DrivenCarReviews it should have improved in a decade not match what GM already did. It is anpoor showing from Toyota, so called king of hybrids.

[@alh06]

@@normt430 It’s still a hybrid, and your reply is completely unrelated to his comment. Toyota does hybrids best, Ford can’t even handle the transition from electric to gas power

[@joseCalderon1976]

I bet it will break down way before any good V8 engine. What's with this MPG chasing with big trucks? How do did the active fuel management BS go with Chevy and Dodge? Oh yeah it sucks and destroys engines. People even de active that garbage.

[@normt430]

@@alh06 Toyota has recalled the Prius a number of times. They are far from perfect and the credit everyone gives them. But the Tundra's hybrid improvement in fuel economy is only compared against itself where others are are more efficient.

[@jimbarron2596]

How loud is the trd pro during accelerating versus the other trim lines

[@joemartino6976]

Nice review. Still looking forward to the arrival of a post-angry grill era for full-size trucks. From a pure numbers basis, I’m wondering if designer Tom Gale may have influenced the look of more vehicles than any other artist in automotive history. He is, after all, the father of the “big rig” look on the front end.

[@veganguy74]

Each of those chromed grilles are more hideous than the last.

[@WonboShim]

@@veganguy74 😬

[@kayemtee5312]

A couple of points. I test drove the old one in 2017 and found it inferior to the Ford I wound up leasing. What I couldn’t figure out is why the lease price was about $160 more per month than the Ford, even though the sticker prices were comparable, and Toyota is known for great resale value which should mean a higher residual. In 2020, during COVID, both Ford and Toyota were still offering the same truck, but I went with Ford again because it was better and cheaper. (Long term durability was unimportant to me on a lease.) My lease isn’t up again until 2023, and I will definitely look at the new Toyota, but aren’t they still behind Ford in offering a small electric motor incorporated into the power train? This Toyota seems to be a follower rather than a leader, leaving me to think they will still be an also-ran in the full-size pick-up wars.

[@altosack]

My 2008 Tundra is going to hit 300,000 miles in early 2022; my father owned 5 Fords since 1983, never making it past 210,000, and that was with extensive maintenance to his transmissions and transfer cases. That’s why Toyotas have higher relative resale, but that may be less important to someone who leases.

[@hynsum]

So Tundra hybrid doesn't offer any generator capabilities similar to F150 Power Boost? (Other than the 110V/400W outlet in the bed)

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Nope

[@hynsum]

@@DrivenCarReviews Thank you. Maybe they will in a year or two...

[@rightlanehog3151]

Tom, If they put this 'I-Force Max' Hybrid powertrain in the Prius, I predict sales will be revitalized. On a serous note, the lack of rear seat head room is shocking to anyone who thought the new, full-size Tundra would be spared from the shortcomings of Toyota New Jockey Architecture .

[@stephenwerner1662]

Hmmm. I just watched a video of a 6' 1" guy sitting in that back seat with a TON of headroom. Tons of leg room too.

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@stephenwerner1662 10:52

[@smilingsatan]

Is that Jack from Savage geese sitting in the blue shirt?

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Yup. Jack is good people.

[@bmlove81]

I wonder if Toyota will bring the twin-turbos to the Camry TRD? Maybe detune it to 360hp.

[@petergazarek9466]

TOYOTA 😎👍

[@christopherward4289]

Good job Tom. Toyota clearly wants to get in on the Ford EcoBoost customer demographic. Ford proved you can do it and it then becomes more popular than the V8. It will feel different than the old truck for sure but no denying that with a trailer behind you, the "boost" of twin turbos is unmatched. There's a reason why heavy duty trucks have all turned to turboed, diesel trucks. Gas V8 power is good but its a dog with any real weight behind you and will destroy you on poor gas mileage under load as compared to a juiced up turboed truck gas or diesel.

[@kyrosmike]

Why does Rav4 and Sienna both Toyotas have 1500watt inverters yet this is only 400 watt, marketing made it to be lifestyle vehicle seems like huge oversight.

[@hynsum]

7:10 Old V8 mpg hwy and comb is switched, i think...

[@DrivenCarReviews]

A typo, should be 14 not 19. Apologies.

[@uconnapharm]

TOYOTA has made a VERY BIG MISTAKE ( and I am a 100% Toyota loyalist ! ) The 2022 Tundra has an "active air dam " underneath , up front. At high speed, it deploys to direct air to the sides. At low speed, it folds up to restore full ground clearance. This "active air dam" PREVENTS Tundras from having FRONT TOW HOOKS which to work properly must be attached to the frame . An off-road vehicle without tow hooks ???? You will not be pulling your buddy out of a snow bank or no one is going to be pulling you out of a mud bog . Tow Hooks are essential for every off-roader . Huge Oversight by Toyota !

[@wanttoplae]

Looking forward to a new Sequoia

[@FireManTTSOM]

I have a 07 with well over 200k miles. Disappointed I waited so long and still not as nice as the Superduty.

[@yotasandkubotas3118]

Did he call this a titan??? Supreme disrespect!

[@Andrew.Griffin]

It looks pudgy and weird. Weird like the recent Silverados (their upcoming refresh is a little better). But oh those interior vents. But for many, as long as it says Toyota, the Kool-Aid will be strong. Enjoy!

[@PWlangford1]

Customers need to be taken care of. 🇨🇦

[@marekw.9816]

Designed in USA but shares platform with Land Cruiser. I'm thinking that was developed in Japan.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I got the impression the frame was designed in Michigan (Tundra was largely engineered in MI, styled in CA). I'll check though.

[@weirdshibainu]

Toyota needs to build a Sequoia version of this generation Tundra. They'd sell like hotcakes.

[@helloandrewc]

It's coming. Will be built with the Tundra in San Antonio.

[@shaneis84]

SR5 with the long box prices out to be $63K CDN with taxes and delivery in Toronto. I still want one.

[@wernerdroid]

A toyota meana durability I like the way it looks in and out

[@nordlandak6853]

It’s 3.4 liter to be accurate. Why don’t journalists question this obvious untruth??

[@BryceLovesTech]

Great video work as always….. This Tundra….Not the prettiest thing

[@williamdrijver4141]

Best looking full size pickup imo. Pity there's no diesel. And if it's correct (as shown in yellow) that the new one gets the same 19 mpg combined as the old one: disappointing fuel economy.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

More power than the V8 and some 20% better fuel economy though.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

There's a typo, the EPA average is 14, not 19. The rest of the numbers are correct. I shouldn't post at 1AM.

[@williamdrijver4141]

@@DrivenCarReviews I'll overlook this error for now. Just kidding, excellent video! Best regards from The Netherlands :-)

[@jtomtl]

I will take Toyota over ford and GM anytime

[@eganjos1]

Can we start getting a squid games red light/green light animation?

[@maoss40]

If Toyota really care about there customer they should update tundra long time ago.

[@newtonbrook]

No tow hooks

[@freepalestine1977]

If the price is up. Then shove it

[@safety3rd946]

There is no replacement for displacement. Period. This is the end of the Tundra.

[@jeromep3182]

Now all Toyota needs to do is snatch that cummins engine that Nissan doesn’t know how to market in their Titan truck Slap their hybrid on it and make a heavy duty tundra and then we’re all set

[@texastravelers210]

There you go.

[@mohamedalihebboul2214]

If you want to go and return back home take a Tundra...

[@kevjao267]

The only problem with this car is that its made in USA.

[@Rajveer-pt7ou]

2022

[@dietrichris]

Stop begging for likes by explaining how much effort you put into each video and just ask us directly for the like.

[@joenissan]

Twin turbo 6? Lol……no thanks. I’ll take a V8.

[@macrichardson7440]

buying a hybrid instead of waiting for a full electric is ...well.........not smart. neither is its re sale.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Buying an EV with no place to charge it is… well… not smart. Buy the vehicle that suits your needs.

[@abdirhmangurhan1763]

Good1good

[@kdm704]

Did this guy get series and parallel backwards??

[@nateisright]

The styling is ridiculous. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@wildbill6366]

Just needs a bigger grill !!! Hahahahahaha.. Toyota styling is pretty bad so thinking an electric F150 would be the pick here ..

[@wilmerruiz888]

Please understand that all the number like ford offering higher payload and towing does not make there truck better because with higher stress cause more wear that's why I think you tend to see many truck on the side of the highway. Honestly I think no truck can handle a tow more than 9k pounds even though the manufacturer say it can.

[@mikealanzo]

Soooooooo......... what ever happened to 4zone climate control?!?!?!?! C'mone Toyota... can't you do ONE thing right?!?!?!!?!?

[@heywoodjablome7834]

Why do they want a truck to drive like a car ? It is not a V8 so nuff said

[@JMacGyver1]

If Toyota’s long delay in updating the powertrain on this Tundra is any indication of what the future has in store, Toyota may be 5-10 years late to the electric truck market. I suppose for those people unwilling to move forward they’ll then have a gas option. Even with the hybrid, it seems like they’re just doing the very minimum. Typical for Toyota trucks.

[@ronsteitz4535]

Sounds kind of Wimpy,this new truck will definitely have a lot of work to do to compete with the 5.7 V8 reliability. I’m not sold on Hybrids.😬🤔😬

[@izzyizzm8761]

Save $ for a battery every 5 years!

[@GHinWI]

@@izzyizzm8761 : that’s just straight up misinformation. Priuses with NiMh batteries are well documented to go way over 10 years, usually 14 or life of the vehicle.

[@wadebourgeois4953]

Toyotathon compared to boys

[@davidforsyth446]

Unzil

[@ricardocruz-ramirez7869]

Sounds like the generation we live in “ A little plasticky for the interior” lol wow never satisfied 😂 it’s a dam truck hahahaha not a limousine.

[@lilbuddylee131]

The announcer was the only female there.

[@marksarcevich9824]

BS …! Replacing the best mossy dependable V8s with a little Turbo…?!@&$87

[@ShinobiTekken]

The engine got a lot more expensive to repair for 3 MPG gains

[@joegondo7985]

Still buying a Maverick

[@siquanwu3131]

They are not in the same class though. Maverick is much smaller.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

No more SBC V8 engine for Tundra.

[@vieuxacadian9455]

Who in the hell is pushing a motor at 5200 rpms ? Therefore the rating is a BS worthless advertising flop ! This truck is crap . We want a dually turbo diesel to rival the big 3 . My 2001 tundra had a 3.5 and got 22.4 mpg hwy all day long ! I am UNIMPRESSED .