Toyota has done more than any other automaker to popularize hybrid cars. Japan’s largest automaker may not have been the first to bring a hybrid to the United States , but the Toyota Prius made the idea stick — and it didn’t end there. Over the last decade, Toyota built on the popularity of the Prius, adding hybrid powertrains to nearly every type of vehicle.
Design and interior For the Tundra’s first redesign in over a decade, Toyota went all-out. The 2022 Tundra tries so hard to outdo its American rivals on aggressive, rugged styling that it almost descends into self-parody. The massive grille, scowling headlights, and muscular body-side sculpting that would make a Men’s Health cover model blush all combine for visual overload. Most trim levels ladle a decent helping of chrome on top of that, including 22-inch wheels on the top Capstone model.
Aside from the more rugged TRD Pro, all Tundra hybrid trim levels aim to be at least somewhat luxurious. Most get standard leather seats, while the Capstone model gets semi-aniline leather upholstery and walnut trim. However, even the Capstone had some cheap-looking plastic trim, and it’s hard to distinguish the different luxury Tundra models from each other. Aside from color palette, the interiors of the Platinum, 1794 , and Capstone look pretty similar.
Driving experience The hybrid powertrain starts with the twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 and 10-speed automatic transmission from the standard Tundra. Toyota then adds an electric motor and clutch within the bell housing of the transmission, as well as a nickel-metal hydride battery pack under the rear seats. This is actually more like the configuration used by Ford than anything from Toyota’s existing hybrid catalog.
Toyota offers a TRD Off-Road Package, as well as a dedicated TRD Pro off-road model. We drove the latter on a short course set up by Toyota and found it pretty capable. However, Toyota’s Crawl Control, which automatically maintains a set speed in off-road conditions, didn’t have the smoothest operation. A truck this big also doesn’t leave much room for error on narrow trails.
Crash-test ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration weren’t available at the time of publication. That’s not unusual for redesigned models.
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