10 Things You Should Know the New 2022 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro

There’s a lot to learn about the 2022 Toyota Tundra, and by extension, the off-road capable Tundra TRD Pro model, as there is with every all-new generation truck that rolls off the manufacturing line. Everything between the Tundra’s bumpers is new for 2022, from the frame and suspension to the bed and interior. So, let’s dig right in and look at the top ten things you need to know about the all-new Toyota Tundra TRD Pro for 2022.

Seating For Five People But No Storage.

Perhaps we’re being a little harsh because the 2022 Toyota Tundra boasts a ton of interior storage. The CrewMax model Tundra’s back seat is unusually roomy. CrewMax trucks come with a spacious storage room under the rear seat for those who choose the non-hybrid i-Force powertrain. This would be an excellent location for storing tools, components, recovery equipment, soiled straps, and other items. Batteries take up considerable storage area in trucks with the i-Force Max hybrid drivetrain. This leads us to our TRD Pro complaint: Due to being i-Force Max only, the 2022 Tundra trim that would benefit the most from the under-seat storage system does not get it. You can’t have it all.

2022 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro: “Digital Camo” All Over

The TRD Pro’s fender flares, grille, and seats have been given a Digital Camo print and texture. The Digital Camo on TRD Pro, like the tire tread patterns Ram added to the Rebel’s seats when it was initially released, will either be adored or disliked, and it’s not an option. Toyota’s decision to include orange LED clearance lights in the TRD Pro grille, as well as an LED light bar, is also controversial. The LED light bar is ideal for off-road activities and may be activated whenever the truck’s high beams are turned on. The LED clearance lights, on the other hand, appear to be a design choice meant to match Ford’s Raptor and Ram’s TRX.

New Trd Anti-sway Bar

The installation of a new TRD anti-sway bar, which is naturally painted TRD red, is one of the exciting new elements of the 2022 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro’s front suspension. This anti-sway bar will help the TRD Pro’s softer-sprung suspension reduce undesirable body roll. The Fox 2.5-inch-diameter internal bypass dampers, which are exclusive to the TRD Pro, will be kept for the 2022 model year. However, for 2022, the Fox dampers will employ oil impregnated with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), which reduces friction and improves on-road sensation. The TRD-tuned coil springs in the front shock provide the truck with an extra 1.1 inch of lift over conventional four-wheel-drive Tundras.

Hello, Sheet-Molded Composite!

Steel truck beds are fantastic, but after years of usage and abuse, they tend to dent and corrode. Toyota began using sheet-moulded composite beds on its Tacoma pickup truck more than a decade ago, and the Tundra is now joining the party for 2022. This next generation of composite is lighter than steel, has an aluminium framework, and is robust enough to carry the huge 1,940-pound maximum payload capacity of the 2022 Tundra. LED illumination, a 400-watt, 120-volt power outlet, and moveable tie-down points are all included with the TRD PRO bed.

Toyota’s New Five-Link Suspension System

Traditional leaf springs have been replaced with a new five-link configuration in the 2022 Toyota Tundra’s rear suspension. Four parallel link bars plus a fifth lateral link, commonly known as a Panhard bar, are used in this suspension. This suspension type has been utilized by Ram since 2009, and Ford has just switched its 2021 F-150 Raptor to it. Link-type rear suspensions offer better ride control and, in the case of the TRD Pro, more wheel travel and axle flex for negotiating tough off-road challenges. Tundra’s shocks have been shifted to the outside of the frame rails as a result of this arrangement. Fox 2.5-inch-diameter internal bypass dampers with external reservoirs are still standard on TRD Pro versions.

Other Electronic Aids and Crawl Control

The latest generation of Toyota’s Crawl Control is standard on the 2022 Tundra TRD Pro. Crawl Control allows drivers to set a low-range speed and the car will take over throttle and brake control, allowing the driver to focus solely on steering. The antilock braking system in the vehicle was used to enable this function, which resulted in a highly (often frighteningly) noisy functioning. While the Crawl Control system for the 2022 Tundra will work as it always has, Toyota claims that this latest iteration will be nearly silent. An electronic locking rear differential, Multi-Terrain Select, and Downhill Assist Control are also available for 2022.

Underbody Skidplates In Their Entirety

The 2022 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro comes with a full complement of underbody skidplates, including this front TRD skid, for when the path gets tough. The TRD Pro gets a 1.1-inch raise owing to TRD-tuned front springs, but it gets the same physical shape and dimensions as the other Tundra variants’ front bumper. As a result, this lovely bash plate is mostly hidden under the front bumper, and any object that collides with the intended skidplate is likely to bash the bumper as well. We’d like to see a TRD Pro-specific front bumper with a higher cutline to aid enhance approach angle and show off more of the skidplate.

No Hands Required to Open the Tailgate

The tailgate release button positioned in the driver side taillight is one of our favourite hidden features of the all-new 2022 Toyota Tundra, which is found on higher trim versions, including the top-tier TRD Pro. The tailgate on the Tundra now includes a soft-open feature, as well as remote opening via the key fob and this handy button. When a person’s hands are full, the button assists in lowering the tailgate. Simply press the button with your elbow or something similar, and the tailgate magically descends.

2022 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro Has Enough Light

The 2022 Tundra now has an available panoramic sunroof on CrewMax variants, a first for Toyota vehicles, leaving only GM’s full-size pickups without. Toyota has retained the power-sliding rear window for 2022 CrewMax models, including TRD Pro, knowing that Tundra owners have grown to expect it.

Don’t Call It a Hybrid, i-Force Max V-6

Toyota’s new twin-turbo 3.5L i-Force Max V-6 powers the 2022 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro. This engine produces 437 horsepower and 583 pound-feet of torque. The engine is linked to a hybrid electric motor-powered 10-speed automatic transmission. The electric motor is sandwiched between the flywheel and the torque converter in the gearbox bell housing. A 1.87-kWh nickel-metal hydride battery powers the motor, which delivers 48 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. However, you’ll have a hard time finding any badges indicating that the truck is a hybrid. Toyota engineers claim that power delivery and overall performance were more important to them than fuel efficiency, therefore please call it the i-Force Max.