New standard 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 engine produces up to 389 horsepower and 479 lb.-ft. The available i-FORCE MAX powertrain produces up to 437 horsepower, and 583 lb.-ft. And a maximum towing capacity of up to 12000 lbs
A pair of powerful engines.
The all-new Tundra will offer two power generation options: a twin-turbo V6 and a twin-turbo V6 hybrid. What may come as a surprise to some is that the hybrid powertrain will be the more powerful of the two. Both engines will be mated to a 10-speed Electronically Controlled with Intelligence (ECTi) automatic transmission. The new 10-speed auto features the serial shift mode, uphill/downhill shift logic, and TOW/HAUL driving modes.
Why the bi-turbo V6 has been called a "basic" engine in the 2022 Toyota Tundra.
Calling the twin-turbo V6 a "base" engine doesn't seem right. Its aluminum block features a displacement of 3445cc via an 85.5mm bore and 100mm stroke. The 24-valve dual overhead cam is chain operated and features dual VVTi systems. Thanks to the water-cooled intercooler that keeps turbo temperatures down, the V6 improves on the outgoing V8 in every way with impressive performance numbers: 389 hp and 479 lb-ft. of torque. Ride comfort, straight-line stability and overall handling dynamics are improved through the multi-link rear suspension, along with towing capacity. Maximum towing capacity for the Tundra increases by 17.6 percent over the previous generation to 12,000 pounds (5,540 kg). Increases maximum payload to 1,940 pounds (880 kg), an improvement of more than 11 percent over the previous generation.
What is the new i-FORCE MAX based on.
The new i-FORCE MAX is based on the same twin-turbo V6 platform but features a unique feature - a clutch-engine generator located inside the bell housing between the engine and the 10-speed automatic transmission. Essentially, the in-line engine generator is built to provide additional power that is efficiently transferred through the transmission, while the engine, electric vehicle drive, electric assistance, and energy regeneration are only powered through the parallel hybrid components. Using the SPORT or SPORT + settings under Drive Mode Select, i-FORCE MAX will benefit from the immediate response of the electric motor. Although the electric motor does most of the work at low speeds, once above 29 km/h, the gasoline engine works continuously for excellent performance in the medium and high speed range.
The new audio multimedia from Toyota
The Tundra will be the first Toyota to welcome the all-new audio multimedia system designed and engineered by Texas-based Toyota Connection Technologies. The system operates on Tundra models via newly designed touchscreens and features a new Human Machine Interface (HMI). The advanced HMI provides enhanced interaction by activating sight, touch and sound.
TSS 2.5 is standard on all Tundra cars
The Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD) features multiple enhancements, including detecting not only the vehicle in front of you but also the pedestrian in low light, the cyclist in the daytime and the oncoming vehicle and the pedestrian at intersections when turning. The Tundra will be equipped with Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC). The lane departure warning system notifies the driver via an audible warning if it senses that the vehicle is leaving the lane without engaging the turn signal.
In addition to the TSS 2.5 system, other standard safety features include Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) designed to help detect and warn you of vehicles approaching or in adjacent lanes. Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) can provide added peace of mind by helping to detect cars approaching from either side while reversing and alerting you with a visual and audible warning.
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