Here's EVERYTHING You Want To Know About the New 2022 Toyota Tundra From The Chief Engineer!
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- ( tfl-studios.com/ ) Check out our new spot to find ALL our content, from news to videos and our podcasts! Welcome back to TFL Talkin' Trucks! The 2022 Toyota Tundra has finally arrived, and there are so many questions about it that need answered. Andre takes a deep dive into the new truck with chief engineer for many of Toyota's truck programs, Mike Sweers.
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0:00 Intro
1:18 Why boxed Frame?
6:13 Truck Ride?
7:40 Payload & Towing
10:50 Is Everything New?
11:40 Composite Bed
14:32 Hidden Tailgate Release?
16:11 Is the Bed Slippery?
17:21 Engine options
19:23 Why no Diesel?
21:17 Whole New Hybrid
23:21 Exhaust on the Left?
25:00 Driving Range?
27:20 Shocks!
29:57 TRD Off-road
32:43 No Front Locker?
34:58 Retractable Chin
38:43 Roll down Rear Glass
43:08 Interior
45:41 Electric Power Steering
48:20 Close
#Toyota #Tundra #DeepDive - Auta a dopravní prostředky
I love this video. This dude is not only an engineer, but he's a farmer and a truck guy. He gets what we want. This is straight up nerd stuff and I love it.
And he's very humble. Right from the beginning lifting up his team over him.
A farmer? Maybe, but out west folks tow triple axle trailers, Toyota doesn’t offer a model that’s capable or legal for that.
@@JeepCherokeeful neat.
@@JeepCherokeeful he says so himself in the video at 38:30
@@JeepCherokeeful That's not their market and never has been.
Great example of why more people are coming to places like this to get their info rather than the "mainstream" outlets. A great long form discussion without a bunch of fluff.
I love hearing this stuff from the guy who designed it and not just in charge of marketing it
Yep, feels real when he says it.
Yes i know Mike and what you see is what you get..
He's just a straight shooter with upper management written all over him.
Andre is currently one of my very favorite automotive journalists. Friendly, down to earth and always informative. Keep it up my friend, pozdrowienia z Polski!
Thank you for watching and the kind words.
@@TFLtalk I only wonder if Andre has listed his new F-150 up for sale after eyeing the new Tundra....🤣
Big let down, no automatic 4wd. Need that in the winter.
Agreed . He’s my favourite truck guy on CZcams . His boss is irritating though . Lol .
Yes. I definitely like Andre's reviews. I get hard on Toyota when I comment about the truck (still mad about NiMH instead of the better lithium), but I don't want anyone thinking I dislike the quality of Andre's review. Dude does a pretty good job.
I like how this guy didnt dumb it down. Straight shooter.
Agreed
This interview is a great example of why I am a die hard Toyota/Lexus customer. The obsessed culture for products that work in the real world and last for years, the way their long time engineers talk about their work and years of dedication to innovation.
I agree, too many folks want the flash of the big 3 but with flash sometimes you get fizzle.
Innovation? They ripped off Ford's engines and interior, and ripped off Ram's suspension and used the Lexus grill. Copy cat hacks.
@@David-bm2ef as long story thy did not copy those other manufacturers reliability it ill be ll good for Toyota.
The question really is what are the differences between the "idea" - twin turbo V6, suspension, etc - and how Toyota took the idea and improved on it; typically that is so you don't have to buy another truck every 5 years. Remember, Apple was never first at anything ...
More manufacturers should do these long-form interviews with at least one of the car channels on every new launch. It is exceptionally informative and creates a level of understanding that the brochure and dealership sales staff cannot match. Bravo @TFLtalk
Best first look on CZcams. Anytime you can talk to the head engineer of the project is always awesome!
BY FAR THE BEST TUNDRA VIDEO I'VE SEEN YET. Thanks Andre for getting the toyota truck king for an hour.
This was truly one of the best TFL videos ive eever seen. I love getting that extra info from an the actual engineer and the back story and reasoning about why they designed a certain aspect or part of the truck that way! 🤙🏽👏🏼💯
Yes, the information provided disputes about 20 channels on CZcams complaining about things that are very logicial to why they did it that way. Good work Andre'
Wasn’t ever planning to buy a Toyota truck- but this engineer might have changed my mind. By far the most down to earth straight shooting engineer or rep I’ve heard. No corporate marketing bs language, and a guy that really knew all the answers. Love this video- great job TFL!
They just got recalled....
This guy is the most perfect blend of truck guy and engineer! I could listen to him all day. YES this stuff is cool!
Remeber the days when Andre would be shaking while conducting interviews. He has become an amazing interviewer.
Lol he's still radiating awkwardness
@@GENINC
True, but he asks good questions and doesn’t waist time. I think this was the best product launch interview I’ve ever seen.
Such an awesome session. The chassis discussion was fantastic.
This is hands down the best information video on the new Tundra hands down...
The fact that Andre got the Chief Engineer to interview is awesome. It's not a lot of fluff, it's real info from the engineer.
As an Engineer I approve this comment. Engineering like this is a 4D chess game of compromising and finding the best mix of great features and keeping costs down. Sure they could make everything super kick ass awesome. That’ll be $250k for your new pick up…..
Since I was a young kid, Toyota is always a very dependable truck or car. I had a 1991 Toyota celica, that was my first car when I was stationed in Hawaii as a new grunt. Spent 3 there and 9 years in fort hood, my car was very reliable and didn’t have any major issue with it. I understand what the main engineer goals and fully understand what his mission is. Give a very reliable truck with very good updates, towing stability, and much more. I like the way he thinks, take some of the good things, from every flat form. Combine it all and minor adjustments, and there you have it. I would like to own one. By the way y’all, good morning from San Antonio Texas.
Good morning. Thank you for watching and thank you for your service.
CONGRATULATIONS ANDRE AND TFL FAMILY......
ON YOUR NUMBERS UNVEILING THE NEW TOYOTA..
YOU BEAT EVERYONE IN THE BUSINESS WITH YOUR VIDEO UNVEILING THE NEW TRUCK FROM TOYOTA...
LOOKING FORWARD TO THE FUTURE...
CONGRATULATIONS
Thank you for noticing!
Hey Andre, pass it on to Mike that a Trd PRO Double Cab with the 6.5 foot box is needed. Build it and they will sell 👍 Thanks
@@NyTrOMaNIaC they actually won't.
@ Brad Diekow never hurts to ask, and besides, how else do they know what the customer wants ?
@@NyTrOMaNIaC there is no market for it. Crew cabs make up like >80% of sales
Roman is awesome but I expect Andre to be the face of these types of interviews. Clear, concise, friendly, everything I want in a car review/ interview.
Apparently these Toyota engineers are on another level! Wow!
The Hybrid engine is what sold me. I plan on using the Tundra for commuting to work and occasionally going to the desert on the weekends. I have always wanted a full sized truck with good gas mileage and it looks like my wish has come true.
This is b far the best discussion I’ve ever seen in automotive journalism. Great job.
I appreciate what the guy says about towing. Just because another truck has 300lbs or 1000lbs on you, doesn’t mean it’s fun doing that. And if you’re consistently towing 12000lbs then you should probably be driving an HD truck in the first place.
1/2 ton trucks are more for daily driver convenience, capability, and reliability than a max tow rating. I’m hopeful this truck has all of that and is extremely successful.
Ridgeline owner here thinking of making the jump! One comment, my favorite feature on Ridgeline is the tailgate opening sideways - such a huge benefit and can’t believe no other manufacture has implemented this !!!!!!
“We change every 15 years, whether we need it or not”. I love it. Speaks volumes for reliability. Toyota builds a great Tundra and Mike is the man. Great video!
I truly feel this was the EPA's grip on Toyota to produce a more fuel efficient truck. I dont think they would have dropped the V8 otherwise
"we change every 15 years, we wanted or not" oh boy, we have a looong ride with this new Tundra
They better hope its just as reliable or they will be changing a lot sooner lol
@@tundras4ever552 Facts!
@@tundras4ever552 Then I hope this one bombs as its already in need of a refresh.
@tundras4ever552 they just got recalled....
The way that guy is passionate and how he and he's team put a lot of effort to this truck is just the best selling pitch I've seen.
He is kind, explained everything flawlessly and without sellers bullshits. He even aknowledge the missing itens and justified.
I don't need a truck but I want to buy one just because of him.
I wish we could have a video like this for every new car.
Congratulations to the engineer and also for the TFL team for being bold and releasing an 1 hour video, this is rare nowadays.
As a disabled person on a fixed income, I can only wish & dream...... This truck is my dream! It's a beast!! Good Job, Mike! KUDOS
I really like this Engineer. At first it was a bit too much marketing mumbo jumbo. But he started giving straight answers and didn't shy away from technical details which I appreciate.
yea, he was realistic, not like throwing drum brakes in the rear and saying crap like drum brakes are the best.
Andre did his homework learning the specs before hand. Great job. Great interview, kept me hooked learning every little detail..
This video is unreal..the engineer is so knowledgeable, friendly, down to earth and explains everything so well..Andre is awesome..the engineer is a truck guy and a customer so he is making the truck better for the Toyota truck customer base..loved this video..great job
This is my all-time favorite video TFL has released. Amazing interview and amazing truck. This may be the one I pick for my 1st truck purchase.
Have the truck Fully Loaded and drive 4 hours Straight!! This is phenomenal!! Love this guy’s passion for the tundra! So glad this guy is having US in mind because he’s just one of us! Bravo Toyota! People truly don’t understand the engineering and R&D behind this Truck! Thanks for having him speak about this beautiful truck!! Great Job Toyota!! 🙌🙌🙌
Absolutely fantastic deep dive Andre! What an amazing interview and close look at the new Tundra. I'm so happy to hear they are offering a 6 1/2' bed now. That's the only thing that kept me from getting another Tundra.
Keep this kind of content coming!
Andre nailed it with this video!! Information we need and an honest review with all my questions answered. Love the channel guys .
This is probably the very best truck intro I've ever seen. What an amazing vehicle. I'll be ordering one as soon as I possibly can. Bravo Toyota.
That gasp Andre makes was so intense for missing one small fact 😂 27:20
Nice to know that they looked at a diesel option but with EPA and certs that pushed them out @19:00 mark
Yup, could've had a nice diesel model, but nope, the insane demented US regime put a stop to that. Now we have this stupid twin turbo model that will SUCK over time, mark my words.
Great content on this episode. Mike is the most down to earth engineer I have heard. And u can tell he loves this truck he gets excited when explaining great job to all the engineers and people that made this truck a reality. Can’t wait to get mine!!
This video nailed it. Getting to hear the actual engineer talk about not only the specs....but why....was refreshing.
I have a Gen1 Raptor and a HUGE V8 fan, but hell… this dude is making a great argument for the hybrid. Gonna have to check it out.
I'm a huge V8 fan aswell but it's hard to argue with 580trq at 2,400rpm 😱 from a small displacement Hybrid
With 1.8kw battery how long can they maintain this power?
@@zelenizub2036 exactly. toyota hybrids are insane and they perform very well. but the motor will charge the battery’s even while under load.
Agreed. But I'm way to loyal.my 13 has the v8 and apparently was the most reliable year aswell. So im happy with mine gonna keep it. Couldn't imagine having a full size truck with out a v8. SMH. Keep the hybrids for crossovers.
@@fredwilliams7893
Agree ram 5.7
Not gonna lie, after watching this I’m in love with this truck and Andre
if you did not love toyota trucks before you will now. this guy is awesome. he genuinely loves his job and is a truck guy. gotta love it.
dude i dont like trucks..and i rent trucks couple of times a year..but seeing the passion this engineer has for his product is addictive..such a humble guy and he is wearing carhartt..not a cheap italian suit.
This dude is awesome. Super informative. Need more of this guy for sure
Andre, you have come a long way. Really enjoy your Reviews and Interviews...
These are the best type of videos you have. Mike is one of the best in the field.
Great job Andre. Sweers gave a great in depth overview that shows how and why his team developed this new tundra. You are a great interviewer and very respectful.
One great interview. Absolutely great video getting into the details of the new truck. Thanks!
Wow fantastic interview and discussion. Really cuts through all the hot takes and shows how much work is put into this. Mad respect to the hard working folks who thought this up and executed it.
Thank you for noticing!!
This is easily the best video to date about the all new Tundra. Thank You.
I enjoyed every second of this video. To talk to the Chief Engineer about specs and options he and his team worked on is totally different than talking to some marketing team with all of their fancy language that doesn’t explain anything. Good job !
Awesome access to the chief engineer! Well done. 💪🏼
It really helps hearing the engineering philosophy behind the new Tundra. This makes the launch so much more than a style discussion.
Great Video!! It was a pleasure getting to me you guys!!!
I love my current Tunrda but will look at a new one for sure. Love the look and everything else about it. Both these guys know exactly what they are talking about. Fantastic Video !!!
This is a fantastic interview. Can we get one of these with Andre & the chief engineers for every other manufacturer when the come out with a new generation or new model?
Like the ZR2, and the rest of the new GM line-up?
Or the Ford engineers with the Hybrid?
Or the RAM engineers with the TRX?
This guy loves his truck. I can't wait to trade my Tacoma for this Tundra.
Of course you can't. Not to be a dick but consumers like you is exactly why they didn't offer a v8 option. If there enough who don't care Toyota won't either. SMH.
Can't wait to trade my Tundra in lmao!
@@fredwilliams7893 no it’s because of government regulations, even Toyota admitted it. They want V8s but due to fuel economy, emission, and the govt saying all manufacturers need to be EV by 2030.
@@jeremiahvazquez15 It's sad
@@fredwilliams7893 very. They get to fly in Jets while we get hybrids that are no fun.
I was super critical about the new Tundra but after watching this interview, it's going to be top of my list. What a great mix of practicality and engineering.
So amazing how much thought goes into this. Every little detail has been studied, tested, tweaked and calibrated. Fascinating.
It’s insane how smart he is but still down to earth and personable. Great video guys!
Thank you for watching.
Clearly the very best truck review I’ve ever seen. Great job, my friends. Dave in Phoenix Arizona
Great video. My favourite moment was Sweers smirking while saying “you know, we change every 15 years whether we need it or not…”
Glad to see the 6.5' bed is finally being offered on a Crewmax. Although, I wish that would be an option for the TRD Pro.
The longer bed would obviously significantly affect departure angle and other factors which would undermine the benefits of the TRD Pro
@@jamesmichael5475 Sorry that wasn't so obvious to me.
It’s AWESOME Andre that you got Mike one on one. This is very interesting!
This is one of the most insightful and informative videos I have seen about the new Toyota tundra!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!. I absolutely love this video and thoroughly enjoyed listening to to the engineer. I was a little skeptical of the twin turbo but the explanation he gave was amazing . I've been a toyota guy for years and this video just enhances my loyalty to this brand. im super excited to see what hell come up with next.
When he said... I don't know if I'm the man... I have a great team.... that's a great LEADERr right there...
Great interview. It’s always nice to hear from Mike. This man is a genius. The work his team has done with the third generation Tacoma and the new Tundra is amazing. I can hardly wait and see what his team does with the four generation Tacomas.
TFL is the best. Not to say other channels out there aren't great, but TFL is king. I noticed, at least in my sub feed, that your coverage of the new Tundra has had the most views. Great discussion with the actual chief engineer. He was definitely genuine and really excited. You could tell he loves his job, and was very humble. I think this attitude is what in part sets Toyota apart from the other auto makers. Great job Andre! 👍😀
Thank you for watching and the kind words.
I love Andrei's interview, he let the man finished his thoughts and yet still asked him hard questions.
Congratulations to Andre and to TFL on an exceptional review. I’ve watched almost all the reviews of the upcoming Toyota Tundra and this is BY FAR the best, most comprehensive and detailed review out there. Possibly, the best non-driving review of any vehicle to-date. One item I’d be interesed in learning - does the hybrid version of this truck have regenerative braking like Toyota’s other products?
I would say the answer to your question is "yes". Interesting that the diesel answer was a bureaucratic issue ...
Will it last 20+ years like the previous gen???? Reliability and longevity are really all I care about.
Fantastic interview. Very intelligent question asking. Good listening. Polite. Thoughtful. Just a great interview. Thank you!!
One of your best videos ever. Nice glimpse of how difficult it really is to build a truck. Despite some softball questions the stories were fun to listen to. I didn’t know Toyota engineering maintains a presence in Michigan. I would like to see more of these videos. Imagine the person-hours spent on this one truck!
Damn this guy explained stuff i never knew i was interested in.
Great job guys! Everything we needed to know and more. Very professional and very interesting. I throughly enjoyed it, especially the aerodynamic stuff. You just sold me on a Tundra Mike and Andre! PS love that the Tundra is made in Texas!!
Test drive one just for a day and you won't feel the same,I traded in my 2018 for the 2022 and man now I know what Many Toyota owners are talking about because your getting way less truck for your buck and it's smaller now.dude mentioned new tires and they're car tires!wth!?good luck with urban choice👍
Interviewing this man was great. This truck is now on my radar to purchase. Great questions and even better answers.
Very well done for the time limitation. Thanks @TFLTruck!
I enjoyed listening to this man. Nicely explained and humble, awesome interview.
This videos was great shows all the reasons for parts of the new design.
What a nice conversation and so much good information simplified, Awesome 👍❤️
This engineer is awesome. He knows his stuff, and he was clearly the best person to explain this truck. I love it. I’ve wanted an F-150 ecoboost for a long time, and I want this now instead. This is so well thought out, and I know all about Toyota reliability. Great job!
I went from a ecoboost to this. The ecoboost is nice and powerful but it's a ford so it has problems.
Great job Andre getting an interview with Mike swears.
Real towing number Andrade, so the truck won’t overheat going up hill like your brand new Ford.
They will test that. Remember that newer Tundras don't have a trans cooler. They deleted that on newer models.
This is sort of like the F-35, active software updating everything dynamically... I love this! I learned volumes. Thank for the this video, thank you Mike Sweers for the awesome update explanations.
I love this type of interview/conversation, smart talks!
The aero was the most intriguing part of this presentation.
Listening to this driving, I could almost hear Andre deep breath when he said wait till you see the sport plus.option.
Fantastic information! Would love to spend a lot more time with that guy (Mike Sweers) - he clearly knows everything there is to know on the new Tundra.
Andre- I've has my problems with a lot of TFL stuff, but you did a brilliant job on the Tundra launch. You've asked a lot of great questions, and Sweers went into detail on many questions I had, especially about the frame and engines. I'm an auto journalist myself (I've been doing cars and motorcycles for over 20 years), and although I rarely go to launches these days due to time constraints, hopefully we'll run into each other one day and I can share a beverage. Keep up the great work-
Amazing session Andre, what a great engineer...and fun guy. Disclosure...I initially posted/pointed out the filming angle and movement choices but deleted it as I caught myself, then slapped myself for crying about trivial BS and focused on what a great treat this was...sorry.
Thank you Bill. -Andre.
What an absolutely magnificent way to delve into the new Tundra, speaking with the Chief Engineer!!!
Great walk around and I’m glad you touched on the new fuel tank capacity. Beautiful trucks.
Great interview, really enjoyed hearing his passion for the truck. Way more informative than talking to somone on the marketing team.
Andrey, this is such a great interview. Exactly what I wanted to hear straight from the source. You can see the passion Mike has for the truck, being a current truck owner. I wish they could leak the mpg estimates. Either way I’m on the list at my dealer for a Pro version. Keep up the great content. This is why I always go to TFL for the most current news no one else has.
Thank you for watching and the kind words.
Andre you hit it out of the park with this Q&A session. KUDOS to you!!
Really appreciate your guys's interviews very informative. Great job. Love the interview with the engineer.
The guest reminds me of my old university professors, really explained stuff and kept it interesting the whole time .Thanks for the video!!
It's interesting that Toyota seems to aiming at feel and emotion instead of brute numbers. It's a bold strategy Cotton we'll see if it pays off.
I don't know...is there another half ton with 583lb/ft of torque at 2400rpm?
Max numbers really are misleading. How it handles a load is more important than what the maximum capacity is to me.
Toyota also seems to be keeping with their CONSERVATIVE stance on things....Build it BETTER! Make it something you want to own for the long term rather than lease....Some of us still buy vehicles and don't want the biggest or the best! Just well designed & RELIABLE!
Great analysis as always Pepper. 🤣😂🤣
The Ram TRX has 650 ft-lbs of torque, but it’s fuel economy is sht. That and the fact it’s over $100k.....