Toyota Unveils 2022 Hybrid Engine Pickup That’s Its ‘Most Advanced Tundra’ Ever
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When trucks leverage additional power, a V-8 engine is usually involved. But this isn’t the case for Toyota’s new 2022 Tundra pickup, which boasts a hybrid engine capable of producing around 437 horsepower.
Unveiled on Sunday, the truck was entirely redesigned to be the “toughest, most capable, most advanced Tundra to date.”
With a maximum payload capacity of 1,940 pounds and the ability to tow 12,000 pounds with two new Tow/Haul modes, it’s not a statement the vehicle manufacturers are taking lightly.
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To reach this amount of power, Toyota has decided to offer two versions: a twin-turbo V6 engine and a hybrid twin-turbo V6.
These twin-turbo engines are enhanced with innovative new cylinder heads for “max-boost reliability,” a two-layer water jacket to boost coolant flow and combustion chamber strength, and machined cross-channels for the chamber’s cooling.
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It has been stated in the press release that the hybrid powertrain will be the more powerful one, although both will incorporate a 10-speed Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECTi). This will help the truck navigate different terrains as it features different modes such as uphill/downhill shift logic.
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Apart from its beastly power, the Tundra’s exterior reflects the company ushering in a new era for the pickup. There’s now a large front grille spanning most of the vehicle’s front, flanked by sleek headlights.
Inside, a 14.1-inch touchscreen built into the dashboard offers drivers improved safety features, while retaining convenience. It also includes a new navigation and entertainment system, the Audio Multimedia system designed especially for Toyota.
There are also multiple cameras across the vehicle, which have their exterior-facing displays available to view from the touchscreen. Apart from the ability to check on cargo, there’s also the option to view a top-down view of the truck with the Panoramic View Monitor.
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A shift in consumer demands has seen engines begin to pivot towards alternative powertrain options, almost as if anticipating all-electric pickups to take over the scene. With the rise of electric cars and even planes, it’s not an entirely impossible scenario.
Buyers are “becoming a little bit more accepting of alternative powertrains,” IHS Markit principal automotive analyst Stephanie Brinley tells CNBC.
“If the engine and the propulsion system gives you what you need to operate your truck, and do what you need to do with that truck, they’re accepting alternatives to V-8s.”
The wait is over. Introducing the all-new, all-capable 2022 #Tundra: https://t.co/6yzeGGahg0 #LetsGoPlaces pic.twitter.com/JKsI0FmjHk
— Toyota USA (@Toyota) September 20, 2021
[via CNBC, images via Toyota]
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