Toyota Tundra

The second-generation Toyota Tundra was long overdue for a redesign by the time the all-new third-gen Tundra debuted for the 2022 model year. The ’22 Tundra represented a major revamp, wearing aggressive new styling on an all-new platform that featured a fully boxed high-strength steel frame, a new multilink rear suspension, and available air springs for improved ride and capability. The previous V-8 engines were dropped in favor of a standard twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6 making 389 horsepower and 479 pounds-feet of torque. Toyota also introduced the Tundra’s first hybrid powertrain option, the i-Force Max V-6, good for 437 hp and 583 pounds-feet of torque. Noteworthy trim levels include the off-road-ready TRD Pro and luxury Capstone, both of which come exclusively with the hybrid powertrain.

After its initial  run, the half-ton Toyota Tundra got a full redesign for 2007, bringing a sleek new exterior and user-friendly interior, increased towing capacity and storage, and more safety features. Consumers could choose from three cabs, three beds and three engines, including a 381-horsepower, 5.7-liter V-8 that made 401 pounds-feet of torque. The Tundra received minor revisions in 2010: A new 4.6-liter V-8 was paired with a six-speed automatic, replacing the aging 4.7-liter. Trailer sway control and an updated 270-hp, 4.0-liter V-6 came in 2011. Interior and exterior design updates arrived for 2014, along with a Western-themed luxury trim called the 1794 Edition; an off-road-oriented TRD Pro trim followed for 2015. The regular-cab option was dropped for 2018, leaving just double-cab and CrewMax choices, and for 2020, the engine lineup was pared down to only the 5.7-liter V-8.

The turn of the century brought a replacement for the outgoing T100: the Toyota Tundra. Arriving in 2000 and sharing many of its underpinnings with Toyota’s full-size, three-row Sequoia SUV, the Tundra came in two cab configurations with two bed-length choices. The Tundra came standard with a 190-hp, 3.4-liter V-6 that teamed with a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission, while an available 4.7-liter V-8 made 245 hp and paired with the automatic. Rear-wheel drive was standard, while four-wheel drive and antilock brakes were optional. In 2002, the Tundra got new available features such as a limited-slip differential and a TRD Off-Road Package, while 2003 brought about a unique V-8 StepSide Access Cab model. In 2004, the Tundra finally gained a longer double cab, and in 2005 it gained a 245-hp, 4.0-liter V-6 while its 4.7-liter V-8 was beefed up to make 282 hp and 325 pounds-feet of torque (only to be downgraded in 2006 to 271 hp and 313 pounds-feet of torque). Both paired with a five-speed automatic; a new six-speed manual was optional. When properly equipped, the Tundra could tow up to 7,100 pounds.