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Next-Generation 2022 Toyota Tundra Revealed As Silverado And Sierra Rival

Toyota revealed the all-new 2022 Tundra as its next-generation full-sized pickup truck rival to the recently refreshed 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 and upcoming 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. Calling it an “absolute powerhouse,” highlights of the 2022 Toyota Tundra include a new twin-turbo V6 with an optional hybrid version, radical exterior styling, and totally redesigned interior.

Top features of next-generation 2022 Toyota Tundra:

  • New standard 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 producing 389 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque, mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission
  • Available i-Force Max hybrid powertrain producing 437 horsepower and 583 pound-feet of torque
  • Up to 12,000-pound maximum towing capacity
  • Bold exterior styling complements spacious, well-equipped interior
  • New infotainment system with available 14-inch touchscreen
  • Available 12.3-inch fully digital driver instrument panel
  • Standard Toyota Safety Sense 2.5

The most striking change of the new 2022 Toyota Tundra over the previous generation is its radical, angular exterior styling. The Double Cab configuration can be matched to either a 6.5-foot or an 8.1-foot bed, while the CrewMax can be combined with either a 5.5-foot or a 6.5-foot bed.

“Our design goal from the beginning was to create the most powerful, rugged and sophisticated looking full-size pickup that will take Tundra to a whole new level,” said President of Calty Design Research, Kevin Hunter. “Because recreation and an outdoor lifestyle are at the core of Toyota truck identity, we set out to create a muscular, chiseled and athletic design that also looks like it could handle the toughest towing demands.”

Complementing the all-new body on the 2022 Toyota Tundra is an interior meant to retain that same “technical muscle” motif.

The new Tundra cabin incorporates a horizontal layout theme as a departure from the vertical layout on most other trucks in the market. The automaker claims it complements the design goal of integrating the instrument panel and center stack to flow with the interior layout. Premium materials were also used, such as wrapped armrests as well as dash and door padding on most trim levels.

Coincidentally, the new Tundra interior approach mirrors that of the refreshed 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500, which shifted from a vertical stack layout to a horizontal one with digital displays and a totally new cabin design with upgraded materials throughout. On the 2022 Toyota Tundra, creature comforts include an available panoramic roof, heated and ventilated front seats, rear sunshade, heated steering wheel, and more.

Standard on 2022 Chevy Silverado LT trim levels and above, the infotainment spec now includes a 13.4-inch color touchscreen along with a 12.3-inch configurable all-digital instrument cluster. Making the list of tech options is the GM Super Cruise semi-autonomous driver-assist system for the High Country trim level. And the 2022 Silverado will also offer assisted trailering capabilities.

The all-new Tundra offers two powertrain options: a standard twin-turbo V6 engine and new hybrid version of it. Both will be mated to a new 10-speed automatic transmission featuring a sequential shift mode, uphill/downhill shift logic, and tow/haul driving modes.

The 2022 Tundra’s new, highly efficient twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 engine produces 389 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque.

By comparison, the turbocharged 2.7-liter I4 L3B on the 2022 Chevy Silverado model year refresh received a high-output upgrade with a GM-estimated 20-percent increase in torque from 348 to 420 pound-feet at 4,000 rpm. The upgraded engine produces 310 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and delivers peak torque from 1,500 to 4,000 rpm. As a result, GM said that the high-output 2.7L in the 2022 Chevy Silverado “leads with more torque than any base engine in its class and has a maximum trailering rating of 9,600 pounds in a two-wheel drive configuration.”

The 2022 Tundra new hybrid twin-turbo V6 is Toyota’s i-Force Max powertrain, which pairs the twin-turbo V6 with a bell-housing electric motor system to produce a combined output of 437 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 583 pound-feet of torque at 2,400 rpm. Special “sport” settings make use of the electric motor’s instantaneous responsiveness.

For comparison, the 2022 Silverado 6.2-liter V8 L87 produces 420 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 460 pound-feet of torque at 4,100 rpm. An available 3.0-liter I6 LM2 turbo-diesel Duramax produces 277 horsepower at 3,750 rpm and 460 pound-feet of torque at 1,500 rpm.

Toyota says its full-size pickup was redesigned from the ground up as its “toughest, most capable, most advanced Tundra to date.” Improvements and enhancements to the new Tundra include a new high-strength boxed, steel-ladder frame, aluminum-reinforced composite bed, and fully redesigned multi-link rear suspension with improved ride comfort, straight-line stability, and overall handling dynamics along with towing capability. This gives the 2022 Toyota Tundra a maximum towing capacity of up to 12,000 pounds and a maximum payload capacity of 1,940 pounds.

The multi-link rear suspension introduces a new rear-end air suspension option for the Tundra. Adaptive Variable Suspension system is also available or the first time on the Tundra, designed to adjust damping force based on ever-changing road conditions from large potholes to bumps and small rocks.

The 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 still uses a live axle with leaf springs across the model line.

The 2022 Tundra TRD Off-Road packages include monotube Bilstein shocks improve damping for on- and off-highway driving. Additional upgrades include 2.5-inch diameter FOX internal bypass shocks providing the truck with a 1.1-inch lift, along with a front stabilizer bar, red painted suspension parts, TRD aluminum front skid plate plus additional underbody protection, and unique all-terrain Falken tires.

Upgrades include Multi-Terrain Select to help control wheel spin on a variety of terrain, CRAWL Control which functions as a low-speed, off-road cruise control, and Downhill Assist Control.

To complement the popular Silverado Trail Boss, Chevy’s Silverado refresh debuted the first-ever 2022 Chevy Silverado ZR2 as the new flagship off-road entrant in the automaker’s light-duty pickup portfolio. It features front and rear e-lockers, a taller ride height, and advanced Multimatic DSSV dampers. A new Terrain Mode setting is also standard and allows for one-pedal driving when rock crawling.

The design of the new ZR2 incorporates a high-approach steel front bumper with removable end caps enabling an improved 31.8-degree approach angle, complemented by 18-inch off-road alloy wheels wrapped in 33-inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory tires and additional underbody skid plates.

Every trim level of the Tundra now comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense 2.5.

Chevy Safety Assist is standard on all LT trim levels and above on the 2022 Silverado.

So far, the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra have sold more units than the Toyota Tundra through the first half of the 2021 calendar year, with the Silverado posting 291,322 units sold, and the Sierra posting 138,412 units sold, as compared to 43,865 units sold for the Tundra.

Full-Size Pickup Truck Sales - H1 2021 - USA

MODEL Q2 21 SHARE Q2 20 SHARE YTD 21 / YTD 20 YTD 21 YTD 20
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 28% 24% +9.04% 291,322 267,166
RAM RAM PICKUP 27% 23% +27.13% 313,068 246,253
FORD F-SERIES 26% 36% -1.46% 362,032 367,387
GMC SIERRA 13% 11% +29.56% 138,412 106,833
TOYOTA TUNDRA 4% 5% -10.26% 43,865 48,880
NISSAN TITAN 2% 1% +45.75% 17,776 12,196
TOTAL +11.23% 1,166,475 1,048,715

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Comments

  1. Well done Toyota. The hybrid option is appealing. Also, when is GM going to offer a Pano freaking moon roof? These trucks are expensive and all i ask for is a Pano freaking moon roof.

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    1. Are you blind, that truck is so damn ugly I wouldn’t wish it on you!

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      1. A face not even a mother could love.

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        1. I agree the Silverado hd is hideous

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    2. Aesthetically this truck is HORRIBLE on the eyes. Ford, RAM, Chevy and GMC have nothing to worry about. Mechanicals don’t matter when you can’t stand to look at the thing.

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      1. Hey Kevin, Toyota is not trying to outsell the Big 3 trucks. They know who their customers are and they continue to increase their truck sales as F150 buyers trickle over because they want greater reliability. This in turn gets families in Toyota showrooms and take car and SUV sales from Ford and others. Did I say car? Oops, Ford doesn’t make sedans anymore.

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        1. @Think about it: You are full of s–t. Toyota and it’s Turdra has been a flop since day one. You combine it’s sales with the Nissan Titan and they don’t even come to the GMC Sierra numbers. You are saying exactly what the typical Toyota defender always says: Oh, Toyota doesn’t want to win that sales game……….Oh, Toyota builds the best midsized car and sales are number one, making it the best……………or whatever. Go back to your Toyota desk and wait for another sheeple.

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          1. Lol dan you are saying exactly what the gm fanboys say anything they hear something they don’t like. As far as midsize cars goes yes Toyota does build the best certainly you aren’t that stupid to say gm does lol.

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            1. Toyota cars are pretty crappy too actually. I do a lot of traveling for work, and the new Malibu is a way superior car to the Camry in everything but the fuel economy, and that’s cause Chevy went the cheap route and didn’t build a high efficiency engine as they didn’t see the profit value. At the very least the Malibu doesn’t drive like it’s 1980, which the Corolla still does 🤦 ditto sequoia, 4 runner. Highlander at least drives like it’s 2000, but still feels like a minivan and isn’t as capable as the traverse or explorer. Toyota buyers are sheep, nothing more.

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              1. Chevy canceled all there cars because they are crap and don’t sell I’m sorry but it’s the truth. The camaro is next it won’t even make it 2 more years before it’s gone. Sheep are the people that buy from a company that specifically tells you that you can’t park your own car within 50 feet of your own house because it might burst into flames

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          2. You got to give Toyota credit when it is do them. The Tacoma and Tundra have been outstanding at rusting. What other truck manufacture has had to perform total frame replacements and buy-backs like Toyota. Eat your hearts out General Motors and Ford, Toyota is the King of the Rust.

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            1. I agree Eric what other manufacture do we know that 124 people have to die and countless others get injured before a company decides to issue a recall for a ignition switch they knew about for over a decade you hit the nail on the head with this one buddy.

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      2. I agree! It looks like a plastic toolbox with wheels!

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        1. Cheap heap every valve rattles oil leaks every time. Cheap hardly efficient virtually runs on luck every time. Gay mans chariot. Gotta mechanic coming

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    3. Charlie
      With half a dozen fully electric trucks hitting the market in the next few months. Toyota’s Hybrid is the equivalent of having a Jackass run in the Kentucky Derby.

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      1. I respectfully disagree on your assessment of the hybrid. I believe battery technology has to catch up with real world use. I would trust a hybrid in extreme heat or cold before all electric. Also, just ask the owners of the Bolt who have to park their cars 50 feet away from anyone else how they feel about their electric cars. Hybrids are a good transition especially for guys who use their trucks as trucks. Beyond that, this thing is just awkward.

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        1. 1st anti-GM trolls are very vocal online, but the represent a very small part of the buying public. LG’s quality control problems are being addressed. Soon they will be replacing battery packs in Hyundai Konas and Chevy Bolts. By next spring this problem will be ancient history.
          Also In GM’s Ultimum designs, the battery cells are spaced further apart. Making a failure cascade far less likely. It also looks like each cell will have a built in melt away fuse. Disconnecting that cell from the rest of the system if there is a problem.

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          1. Wait how is the biggest troll on this website saying anything about other trolls lol. And Peter no the leg issues are not being addressed each week it’s something new. You can downplay it all you want because I’m sure you don’t own one you have nothing more then an opinion on the bolt matter.

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          2. So what exactly are they doing for bolt owners until next spring then?

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          3. I’m actually a fan of gm and that’s why I’m on this blog . I’m just not sold on EV’s. I’d take the Volt over a Bolt any day of the week. It feels like EV’s are being forced and not growing organically.

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    4. I agree with you on that, I would recommend going directly to the actual gm website and submitting a comment to them in reference to that issue, hopefully they would take notice and we could possibly see a resolve in the 2024 / 2025 redesigned trucks.

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  2. Man, that back end is hideous. Why the heck would they make it look like that?

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    1. It looks like a retarded Ford cyborg!

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  3. Eww! Exterior and interior look horrible! After seeing the ’22 Silverado, those Tundras look awful!

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  4. 1973-87 C/K trucks still better looking then anything you can buy brand new now.

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    1. Simply the ugliest pick-up on the market.

      Ram, Ford and GM pick-ups have Nothing to be concerned about.

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      1. Have you seen the Titan? It’s that bad too!

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  5. No regular cab long bed i ain’t interested, if the Tundra does not have a regular cab long bed it is in no way a a rival to GM, Ford or Ram its at best an also ran.

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    1. I can’t even remember seeing or if they even have Regular Cab, 8ft. Beds for the current models, Toyota claims that the Crew Cabs are the top sellers for their trucks so of course, they would prioritize the Cab Model that is the most expensive and at the same time, gain more profits from. Unless it’s a Fleet model truck, that may be the only way you can gain access to a Regular Cab Tundra at this point, I wouldn’t be surprised.

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  6. Geez that is FUGLY!

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  7. Nice output with the hybrid option, but what is the duty cycle of the hybrid? Will it last at max power for an entire hill climb?

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  8. Ugly POS. Especially that interior.

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  9. Not surprised that they moved away from the V8. They probably do not have enough V8 volume to justify a whole different engine design. Easier to just turbo the 6 that they use in other classes of vehicles.

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    1. This truck does have a “Rough Around The Edges ” appeal when it comes to it’s looks, but you can bet that we still see a lot of them on the road come next year.

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  10. Uglier than the pandemic

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  11. Outside: Not terrible once you get past that super ugly front end.

    Inside: Beyond terrible. I’m so sick of this my screen is bigger than your screen!! Looks disgusting. And it’s just from pictures, but it sure doesn’t look like Toyota has improved the material one bit. Still a cheap arss Toyota.

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    1. Cool dan then buy an old truck since you are sick of the big screens. The world will continue to go forward with technology you can stick in the past clinging to your gender race baiting you do. That by the way you are terrible at

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      1. Oh gm lover, lighten up some. You sound lonely and sad. Get help.

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        1. Right I’m lonely and sad because I just wrote a paragraph about how I’m sick of bigger screens in vehicles.

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    2. I agree with you. A friend of mine owns a Tesla I have rode in it several times with him and the giant screen smack dab in the middle of the counsel is very distracting at least for me. I don’t mind the touchscreens at all but some of them are just huge. I like the size of the one in the current vehicle I own it’s only 7 inches. So not to big not to small either.

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      1. Kyle: Exactly. Some on here take my comments and then seem to assume that I don’t like screens or technology. But in reality, when is enough, enough? The Tesla Model S has this huge screen, but at least it’s integrated into the center console/dash. The Model 3 is just a hideous car inside no matter how you look at it. I’ve ridden in exactly 3 of them now and you couldn’t give me one. The screen in my Volvo S60 is very nicely integrated and still a nice size.

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        1. Yes I totally agree. The screen on this Toyota also looks like it sticks several inches above the dash even I am not a fan of that at all. I also agree with you on the interior and the huge grill it has I’m not a fan of either of those either. I’m sure you have seen the new screen well kinda new at this point but on the ram? Good grief that thing is what 12.5 inches or something crazy like that lol. I never thought I would see a flatscreen TVs in an automobile lol. I have always heard good things about Volvos where I live I don’t get to see to many though. I’ve also heard they are made really well aren’t they a Swedish made car?

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          1. Kyle: The difference with the Ram’s screen is that it’s integrated so much better than what Ford has been doing and this Turdra will have. But overall I feel that the Tesla Model 3 is the worst of all. As for Volvo’s, they are ok. I’ve been working with them for nearly 6 years now and I’ll still take a Cadillac any day. Until just last week I had both a 2020 Cadillac CT4 and this Volvo S60 in my garage. Of the two, I’d certainly have preferred to keep the Caddy. However, with used car prices so high, I decided to let one of them go. Unfortunately the Volvo is a lease and I can’t sell it and keep the profits without buying the car and paying taxes/fees. So I sold the Caddy for more money than what I paid including all tax/fees. I didn’t mind the screen in the Caddy, but I do like the way the Volvo’s screen blends into the dash more. As for the Volvo, it’s a Swedish brand that was owned by Ford for many years. When Ford decided to reduce the brands, they sold them to Geley (a Chinese company). I’m not impressed with the reliability of the brand and once my lease is up I’ll be going back into the GM family.

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            1. It’s weird if you look into what companies own who. I know VW owns a ton including Lamborghini and I believe rolls Royce. I know back in the day gm use to own saab that is a name I never hear anymore. I think ford use to win Aston Martin and jaguar to.

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  12. The only thing they got right is the trd on the rear quarter cause that thing is a turd!

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  13. Beaten with ugly stick repeatedly. This will turn off many Tundra customers…

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    1. I thought the sam with the Silverado hd but look at it. Although it is in 3rd place now.

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  14. I have never seen an SUV outperform the Escalade since its launch in 1999 in terms of towing, fuel economy, and acceleration the way that 2022 Land Cruiser did four months back , due to its fully aluminum 4800 lb and its underrated 479 pound-feet of torque at just 2,000 rpm (making 460+lbf⋅ft on the wheel )

    if this one got the same story with fully aluminum construction , I think it would be the second-best truck in terms of performance and fuel economy or maybe can bet the FORD to be best in class for the first time.

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    1. The weight alone of the twin turbo DOHC smashed between tranny hybrid with engine decouple means that the GM 6.2 small block will have a better power to weight ratio. Just cause an 8 class Cummins has 500 horses doesn’t make it quicker.

      Quick reference, ford powerboost hybrid
      5800lbs
      GMC Denali
      5100lbs

      Tundra hybrid will probably weight in at 6000+ as multilink rear suspension and no aluminum body.

      The one thing the tundra has going for it it a factory lowered trim

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  15. Nice to see information about the all new Silveraydo in this Tundra article. I think there is more information about the Chev than the Tundra.

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  16. Well being honest, Toyota did a creative job with the engine. Offering a twin turbo v6 with a hybrid powertrain. 583 lbs/ft of torque is quiet the achievement. GM top torque is from 6.2 and 3.0 diesel. The diesel is on its own with the great mpg. But the turbo hybrid v6 would really compete with the 6.2 in terms of power and fuel economy. I don’t think the Tundra will get great mileage but still that’s a big improvement.

    And the looks, their new design is following after the new Tacoma if you see them side by side. It does look resemble the GMC Sierra in some ways. But the overall design is not terrible. In fact the Orange could grow on me. But the glossy green has got to go. That’s doesn’t look appealing in any trim, I mean you may be able to pull it off with some nice rims.. but that’s a hard one.

    I’m a GM fan through and through. I’m just offering my unbiased opinion. I’m really proud for Toyota. They are becoming more competitive. The last truck was the same thing since 07-08’ almost.. it was a gas hog and didn’t offer anything better to compensate that. So they really put together an impressive truck. Maybe not even my cup of tea but you still give them credit for when credit is due.

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  17. It’s been decades since truck manufacturers tried to build a good looking truck. Frankly, the Silverado is as ugly, if not more so, although the Escalade wins the ugly trophy for current models.

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    1. NO just NO… this thing looks like they HAD to build it not like they WANTED to build it! Look at the but ugly exterior and the interior makes me sick… It looks like a Dodge Dakota interior from 2005 with all cheap plastic and fake leather and a screen is to big any screen over the GM 13 INCH is to much! As far as the exterior looks only the Nissian Titian is uglier. The power train please Toyota at least offer the V8 as an option…?? Just because the Twin Turbo is more powerful doesn’t mean it has the reliability of the .V8… V8 engins are known for being very reliable and and lasting a long time, on the other hand the V6 is not yet proven as the V8 was and some people just want the V8… Otherwise all GM would have to do is offer the turbo four cylinder and a V6…that’s why Ford, Ram, and GM continue to outsell Nissan and Toyota. .. give people more choices in the full size truck game and watch your sales soar until then play catch up oh and still no Diesel engine!!!

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      1. Now Pat, be careful because “gm lover” will come after you for saying something negative about that enormous and ugly screen. haha.

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        1. I smell desperation again from you dan. Are you not confident enough in your own responses you need to find someone else to try to back you up?

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          1. Dan Berning
            The comment above is not mine. Please disregard.

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            1. Peter G: Did someone (somehow) use your name too? I had the exact thing happen just the other day.

              Bottom line is that I try to have some fun on here, while speaking my thoughts and mind as well. I fully understand that not everyone agrees with me and that’s ok. I don’t agree with everyone either, and that’s ok. What I find unacceptable is when people get really down in the mud and act like kids. Using someone’s account info is really bad.

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              1. Wrong dan pat actually made good points you just complained about how you are sick of bigger screens. Dan the year is 2021 not the 60s anymore look at the new Cadillac the big screens are here to stay. I think you are searching for upvotes so I gave you a thumbs up 🙂 lighten up dan technology is good.

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              2. I agree about getting down in the mud there are more then a few people on here that can’t help themselves but bring up politics in every single article it’s strange to me they do that. Oh what a coincidence one of the main people that does that is the guy above you.

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          2. So sorry I try to have a little fun on here too. So agreeing with you on the huge screens is bad? And you never comment on someone else’s post? Got it.

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  18. Great Job! GM Authority where I can read about recalls on GM trucks and a large article on the release of a competitors new model truck…..I really don’t know who the content editor is but….They should be FIRED ASAP! Who in their right mind would put out such GARBAGE???

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    1. Only the idiot that comes to a GM site and post this drool, that’s who..

      As for this, the Titan is toast, it might take litte Big 3 buyers as well.

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      1. The website is called gm authority so what he is asking is a valid claim I know that is very complicated for you to understand though. I also know you stalk the website looking for a comment you can complain about so you should be happy you got that done early today. 😁👍

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        1. I didn’t know you did free counseling for other posters, stay in your lane…

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          1. I don’t I just like reading you constantly complaining about what others say. Lol I should stay in my own lane while the man you were writing to was not talking to you 🤣

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            1. Neither plenty of guys like your self righteous, constant criticism of others, mom. Think you’re lane departure alarm is going off…again.

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              1. Right the person who 99% of the time comments on any article written on here is doing so because they are complaining about what someone else said calls another person self righteous lol. I’m not your mom either if I was I would of aborted you. I don’t have the lane departure feature on my vehicle but someone did write a comment below I’m sure you would not like so you can at least go complain about what they said to.

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                1. Again, nobody (not me either) is going to readjust opinions because of you think. You obviously don’t see many times I approve of GM moves, even if it’s unpopular.

                  Also probably you a transy, abortion isn’t possible with you. Catelyn…

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                  1. Lol you called me your mom I was letting you know I am not because if I was I would of aborted you. We all know you won’t adjust your opinion at this point most people on here realize you do nothing but complain about what other says. No original thought of your own just complaints about others.

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                    1. Sounds like you need control of something (like you needing a job), also you arguing with several other posters here but I’m the complainer, lol that’s rich..

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                    2. There’s nothing rich about it friend I just point out what I have seen with you for weeks now. I have a job but thanks for thinking of me.

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  19. Never been a fan of the huge grill on trucks that have been produced in recent years and especially on cars and SUVs. Just ugly and lacks design finesse. Its like each car/truck manufacturer copies each other to see how far they can stretch the grill… IMO can’t buy an ugly truck, foreign or domestic.

    I see the screen is growing at a fast rate but none of them make it easy to keep your eyes on the road while viewing material on the screen facing directly between the seats and not at the driver. IMO, a little slant towards the driver is better but a HUD has always been a nice option especially in heavy rain and snowy conditions. Taking your eyes off the road to look at the screen facing straight during bad weather conditions is an accident waiting to happen…

    As for v6 options, I would have thought gm would used the 3.0 diesel with stronger internals to boost that 3.0 into the higher 370s and 460 ft lbs rather than using twin turbos like everyone else. JMO. Forget gas and diesels in the truck line with the 6.0 and 6.2 v8s. The venerable 5.3 is great but under powered as new models come out.

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    1. Race57: I agree totally. It doesn’t matter to me if it’s the Escalade or this Turdra. Those huge grilles are not attractive. I recall the lower and smaller ones (like in Aston Maritns and the most recent Ford Fusion) that make the front look so sleek and attractive. And don’t even get me going on those big screens. When I do, gm lover comes after me saying something about racism and old stuff. But yes, the dash on this truck is super ugly and the screen takes away from any decent design they did do.

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  20. Correction: JMO. Forget gas and go with diesels in the truck line along with the v8s….

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  21. No V8? HAHAHAHAHA Nope!

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  22. Is there anything good for this new Tundra?

    The 10-speed automatic transmission along with the hybrid turbo V6 sounds appealing, until you look at the details and realize there is no 4-wheel-drive auto and the battery pack was placed inside the cabin resulting in the loss of under seat storage and/or a load-flat floor.

    Panoramic sunroof looks appealing until you see someone sit in the back seat and realize they have to head room. Less than 6 feet tall you are probably alright, but approach that threshold you will be hitting your head if you lean forward.

    14-inch touch screen in the center stack, OK, you won the numbers game, but it’s not integrated well and looks tacked-on/tacky, so who cares that you can tout the biggest number.

    Console shifter, why? Yes, some love that, but it’s literally in the way and blocking access to the brake-hold and parking brake buttons.

    Exterior styling, I realize this is subjective, but in my opinion it’s pretty darn ugly.

    Interior styling, subjective again, but with the issues of the tacked-on touch screen, the console shifter blocking access to the features on the center stack, the pano-roof leaving no head room in the rear, and the battery pack taking the place of the under-seat storage, the interior design is big fail in my book.

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  23. But alas, the #1 reason consumers will buy it, Long Term Durability, and they will be justified in doing so. The other 3 OEM’s will continue to not compete for the most important customer requirement.

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  24. This truck gets the award for ugliest truck of the year!!

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  25. So, how to outsell your competitors? It’s not HP, Torque, tow capacity. It’s how big of a screen is available! Soon, there will only be a docking port to slide in your own touch screen tablet.

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  26. Looks great.
    The SR5 SX blacked out version is going to look awesome.

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  27. Too bad jap crap beats out a chebby POS!! HA-HA!!

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  28. I think GM did a great job on the 22 refresh, especially the ZR2, hopefully same with the at4. Be great to see in person. Too bad the gas mileage sucks, be a great truck,, right up until your on a trip with the trailer/family 2000k miles away from home and a lifter fails!! Ya looks great in the shop for 2 weeks on a brand new truck!!

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  29. I think that for a half ton people we’ll buy it for the ride and hybrid V6 With over 500 lbs of torque. Toyota has said they well never sell the number of vehicles that Chevy or Ram sell.

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  30. It’s just as ugly as the current version and will probably sell just as lousy…

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  31. Hilarious, the Toyota is as ugly as the Nissan Titan now.

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  32. Geeeez, is that thing ugly. It amazes me that Toyota let something that butt ugly out of the design studio…terrible. It’s no wonder the domestic trucks win every time.

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    1. Toyota’s styling is typically bad and their durability and quality is overrated. I had the misfortune of buying a new Corolla which was the worst car I have ever owned by a large margin. The paint was failing at less than a year old, quarter panel rust through at seven years, used a quarter of oil every 500 miles at 80,000 miles, and numerous hood latch, CD charger, wheel bearings, and serpentine belt and pretensioner replacements. I had to replace the hood latch twice. I have never replaced a good latch on any other car. Toyota’s designers stink and their engineers are not much better. If you are inclined to by a Japanese car Honda would be a much better choice. Toyota is the car for aging baby boomers who do not like cars and “think” Toyota is the smart choice.

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