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Toyota introduces 2022 Toyota Tundra pickup with new i-FORCE MAX hybrid option

Green Car Congress

Toyota has introduced the new third-generation Tundra full-size pickup with two different powertrain configurations. Using the SPORT or SPORT+ settings under Drive Mode Select, i-FORCE MAX makes use of the electric motor’s instantaneous responsiveness. The maximum towing capacity for Tundra increases 17.6%

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Toyota Alabama sole producer of hybrid-electric twin-turbo V6 and twin-turbo V6 for new Tundra

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Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Alabama (TMMAL) held an event to mark the first of Toyota’s latest engine products for the all-new 2022 Tundra ( earlier post ) to come off the production line. The all-new 2022 Tundra goes on sale later this year. The standard i-FORCE 3.5L

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Toyota Introduces New 4.6-liter V8 Engine with 2010 Tundra

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Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) USA introduced the 2010 Tundra full-size pickup truck and an all-new 4.6-liter liter V8 engine will be available on all 2010 model year Tundra models. Like Tundra’s optional 5.7-liter By comparison, the entry-level V8 on the 2009 Tundra is a 276 hp (206 kW) 4.7L liter V8 engine, the new 4.6-liter

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Toyota’s San Antonio plant begins production of 2023 all-hybrid Sequoia

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Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas (Toyota Texas, TMMTX) has started production for the all-new, all-hybrid 2023 Toyota Sequoia. First unveiled on Tundra, this hybrid powertrain produces 437 horsepower and 583 lb. First unveiled on Tundra, this hybrid powertrain produces 437 horsepower and 583 lb.-ft. Earlier post.)

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New 2023 Toyota Sequoia full-size SUV comes standard with Hybrid i-FORCE MAX Powertrain

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First unveiled on Tundra, this exceptional hybrid produces 437 horsepower and 583 lb.-ft. The powertrain features a motor generator within the bell housing between the twin-turbo engine and the 10-speed automatic transmission. All 2023 Sequoias will feature the powerful twin-turbo V6 hybrid i-FORCE MAX powertrain. Earlier post.).

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Toyota Could Bring PHEV Tech to the Tacoma and Tundra

The Truth About Cars

Toyota has already moved to a hybrid setup in the Tacoma, Sequoia, and Tundra, but it’s not done electrifying its truck and SUV catalog. David Crist, Toyota’s group VP and GM of Toyota Motor North America, said, “We’re looking across the lineup to see where plug-in hybrid electric vehicles make sense.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Toyota Tundra

Clean Fleet Report

This is what Toyota has done with the all-new 2022 Tundra, which we previewed in a Texas-based drive program last week. With choices of gasoline or a gasoline-electric (hybrid) engine, rear-wheel (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), the 2022 Tundra gives buyers multiple options of power and fuel economy. Ready to make a new climb.

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