Toyota has revealed the Tundra’s i-Force Max powertrain will be a US$ 3,400 option on the Limited, Platinum, and 1794 Edition trims. While the hybrid powertrain isn’t cheap, it’s a powerhouse that consists of a twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6, a 1.87 kWh nickel-metal hydride battery, and an electric motor that is effectively sandwiched between the engine and a ten-speed automatic transmission.
This setup enables the truck to produce 437 hp and 790 Nm of torque, which is a sizable improvement over the
non-hybrid engine that develops 389 hp and 649 Nm in everything except the entry-level Tundra SR. Besides being more powerful,
the hybrid powertrain is more efficient as rear-wheel drive variants have an
estimated fuel economy rating of 20 mpg city, 24 mpg highway, and 22 mpg
combined. That’s a slight improvement over the non-hybrid, which returns 18 mpg
city, 23 mpg highway, and 20 mpg combined in Limited, Platinum, and 1794 Edition
trims.
Adding four-wheel drive drops the hybrid’s estimated fuel
economy rating to 19 mpg city, 22 mpg highway, and 21 mpg combined. Opting for
the off-road focused Tundra TRD Pro reduces those numbers even further as they
fall to 19 mpg city, 21 mpg highway, and 20 mpg combined. For comparison, the
non-hybrid Limited, Platinum, and 1794 Edition trims return 17 mpg city, 22 mpg
highway, and 19 mpg combined with four-wheel drive.
Getting back to pricing, Toyota revealed the 2022 Tundra TRD
Pro will start at US$ 66,805. The model comes standard with four-wheel drive and
the i-Force Max powertrain. Of course, it’s more notable for featuring a unique
design, a 1.1 inch (28 mm) front lift, a unique front stabilizer, 2.5-inch FOX
internal bypass coilovers, and remote-reservoir rear shocks. The model also
boasts an aluminum front skid plate, an electronic locking rear differential, a
Multi-Terrain Monitor, Multi-Terrain Select, and 18-inch forged aluminum wheels
wrapped in 33-inch Falken Wildpeak tires.
Sitting at the top of the range is the US$ 73,530 Tundra
Capstone, which also comes standard with four-wheel drive and the i-Force Max
powertrain. It’s a luxury pickup that features a unique grille, chrome mirror
caps, and 22-inch chrome wheels. The model also sports power running boards and
a power bed step.
Inside, drivers will find two-tone semi-aniline leather
seats and American Walnut wood trim. They’re joined by a 12.3-inch digital
instrument cluster, a 14-inch Audio Multimedia infotainment system, and a
10-inch color head-up display. Other niceties include acoustic side glass, a
digital rearview mirror, a panoramic moonroof, and a 12-speaker JBL premium
audio system. If that’s too pricey, the cheapest way to get the hybrid
powertrain is opting for the Tundra 4×2 Limited CrewMax with the 5.5 foot bed.
It starts at US$ 52,300 and climbs to US$ 55,300 with four-wheel drive.
