2022 Toyota Tundra may just be the ultimate Toyota bakkie

The all-new 2022 Toyota Tundra is born from a lineage of bakkies and SUVs rooted in quality, durability and reliability. The new generation Tundra comes with bigger changes under the skin while being aesthetically pleasing as well. The bakkie is now cementing its foundation to take on its chief rivals.

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It should come as no surprise that the all-new Toyota Tundra was redesigned from the ground up. Designed, engineered and assembled in the USA, there’s no question this is the toughest, most capable, most advanced Tundra to date.

Under the bonnet, there is an all-new standard 3,5-litre twin-turbo V6 that boasts 290 kW of power and 649 N.m torque. There is also a hybrid upgrade called i-FORCE MAX which essentially wedges a 36 kW electric motor between that V6 and the 10-speed automatic transmission, upping the power to 325 kW and 790 N.m of torque. The Toyota Tundra is offered in six trim levels – The SR, SR5, Limited, Platinum, 1794 Edition and the TRD Pro. The TRD Pro comes with the i-FORCE MAX powertrain as standard whereas i-FORCE MAX will be an option on Limited, Platinum and the 1794 Edition.

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To make the American bakkie more aesthetically pleasing there is a TRD Off-Road Package that is available on SR5, Limited and 1794 models and it includes 18-inch TRD wheels. Unique 20-inch wheels are offered on the Limited and 1794 Edition. The Off-Road package also includes a TRD grille, TRD off-road suspension, skid plates, mudguards and TRD leather shift knob, while 4×4 models will gain an electronic rear differential lock, Multi-Terrain Select and Crawl Control.

Inside the cabin, you’ll find synthetic leather upholstery and 8-way power adjustable front seats, heated and ventilated seats, a panoramic roof, a rear sunshade, a heated steering wheel along with a host of new tech features such as towing aids and off-road enhancements, Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert and Lane Tracing Assist.

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The latest Toyota Audio Multimedia system features a centrally located standard 8-inch touchscreen or an available 14-inch touchscreen with improved screen resolutions for high-quality and crisp visuals. It also includes more responsive touch functionality that is more familiar to consumers like the pinch and zoom functions. The all-new infotainment system is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and over-the-air updates.

The Tundra rides on a new, lighter double wishbone suspension up front and a multi-link rear suspension with coil springs that replace the old leaf springs. Toyota claims it handles calmly and quietly on road with less bounce from the unladen bed. Unfortunately, the bold bakkie wearing the Japanese moniker will not ever make its way outside of America which means South African’s wont ever see if it is a true rival for the next-gen Ford Ranger Raptor.

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