2022 TOYOTA TUNDRA TRD PRO REVIEW - IT'S A TWIN TURBO HYBRID BEAST

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The 2022 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro is presented as a formidable hybrid beast, specifically tailored for off-road enthusiasts. The reviewer highlights its aggressive styling, including the striking Solar Octane paint, menacing hood vents, and a functional TRD Pro light bar. Key off-road enhancements like the 1.1-inch front lift, Bilstein shocks with remote reservoirs, and skid plates are noted. Inside, the Tundra boasts a large 14-inch infotainment screen with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and useful navigation integration into the digital display. The hybrid powertrain, a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 (i-FORCE MAX), delivers an impressive 437 horsepower and 583 lb-ft of torque, offering strong acceleration. However, real-world fuel economy falls short of the rated 11.7 L/100km, averaging between 14.5-15.5 L/100km in everyday driving. The reviewer also points out the lack of under-seat storage due to battery placement and the somewhat obscured climate control graphics as minor drawbacks. Despite the inability to test its full off-road or towing capabilities due to logistical issues, the Tundra TRD Pro is praised for its comfortable on-road manners, quiet cabin, and overall masculine, powerful presence.