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2022 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro

The 2022 Toyota Tundra Double Cab 4x4 TRD is a rugged and capable pickup truck that is designed for adventurous drivers.

This truck is built for tough terrain, with a powerful engine, capable suspension, and advanced off-road technologies. Whether you’re hauling heavy loads or exploring off-road trails, the Toyota Tundra TRD model is ready to perform.

The heart of the 2022 Toyota Tundra TRD is its 5.7-liter V8 engine, which delivers a massive 381 horsepower and 401 lb-ft of torque. This power is combined with a smooth-shifting 6-speed automatic transmission that provides quick and responsive acceleration. The 4×4 system on the TRD model also includes a locking rear differential and a transfer case that gives you added control when you’re off-road.

The 2022 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro is built to tackle tough terrain, with a capable suspension that includes TRD-tuned Bilstein shocks, TRD front and rear anti-sway bars, and TRD-stamped aluminum skid plates. These components work together to provide a comfortable and confident ride, even over rough and uneven surfaces. Additionally, the TRD model comes with 18-inch TRD black alloy wheels and BF Goodrich all-terrain tires, which provide a strong grip in all conditions.

The interior of the 2022 Toyota Tundra is designed for comfort and functionality. The truck features premium materials, including leather-trimmed front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and metallic accents. Some of the aesthetic choices with the hidden camo behind the mesh layer in seats is a nice touch. In terms of comfort, the seats feel support and plush, with some of the rigged stiffness along the side panels to immerse yourself into the Baja feel. The truck also features a large touchscreen infotainment system that provides easy access to a range of features, including navigation, music, and climate control.

Safety features are an important consideration for any vehicle, and the 2022 Toyota Tundra TRD is no exception. The truck is equipped with a range of advanced safety technologies, including a backup camera, blind-spot monitoring, and automatic emergency braking. Additionally, the truck has a five-star crash test rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, making it one of the safest pickup trucks on the market.

The 2022 Toyota Tundra Double Cab 4×4 TRD pro is a rugged and capable pickup truck that is designed for adventurous drivers. With its powerful engine, capable suspension, and advanced off-road technologies, this truck is ready to tackle tough terrain and provide a comfortable and confident ride. Whether you’re hauling heavy loads or exploring off-road trails, the Toyota Tundra TRD model is a great choice.

Model: 2022 Toyota Tundra Hybrid Crew Cab TRD Pro

Sticker Price (As tested): $82,795

Engine: 5.7-liter V8 engine

Horsepower: 381 horsepower

Torque: 401 lb-ft

Transmission: 6-speed automatic

Drivetrain: 4×4

Seating Capacity: 5

Dimensions:

Length: 228.9 in

Width: 79.9 in

Height: 76.2 in

Cargo Bed Length: 66.7 in

Maximum Towing Capacity: 10,200 lbs

Fuel Economy: 12.9L/100km City, 11.6L/100km Highway

Suspension: TRD-tuned Bilstein shocks, TRD front and rear anti-sway bars, and TRD-stamped aluminum skid plates

Wheels: 18-inch TRD black alloy wheels

Tires: BF Goodrich all-terrain tires

Infotainment: Large touchscreen infotainment system with navigation, music, and climate control

Safety Features: Backup camera, blind-spot monitoring, automatic emergency braking, 5-star crash test rating (NHTSA)

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2022 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro

Go back in time when Back to the future was just coming out in movie theaters. There is a reason why Marty McFly was driving a Toyota 4x4.

It was popular and Toyota pickups were everywhere in North America. Were they under powered, sure. Did they feel stiff to drive, yes. Was your arm tired from shifting gears all the time. Maybe, but that was the fun in owning a 4×4 truck. You learned to adapt and you had fun driving it. Who wouldn’t have fun driving along a ravine with a hundred-foot cliff 3 inches from the passenger side and the back tires digging in as you release the clutch. Or coming down from a mountain logging road and falling into a washed-out creek. Fun! Now you strap a 500lb tent on top of the box and drive to work everyday wondering if you should open it up and see how the tent sets up.

Not to mention the gas you’re burning with all that weight your driving around with. Well not to worry because the Toyota Tacoma TRD is here to rekindle that lost spirt. And yes, it has an optional 6 speed manual transmission.

Classic interior with many tech upgrades. Seating for up to five with available premium leather seats and leather wrapped steering wheel. 4.2” TFT multi-information display featuring Apply Car play or Android Auto or upgrade to an 8” touch screen display, blind spot monitor, rear cross traffic alert and intelligent clearance sonar.

The Tacoma is equipped with a 3.5-litre, DOHC V6 with VVT-I mated to a 6-speed automatic or 6 speed manual transmission. The engine puts out 278 hp and 265 lb ft of torque. This combination of power and size allows you to tow up to 6500 lb and is equipped with trailer sway control.

Available electronically controlled locking differential provides more traction on the rear wheels. A Multi Terrain select regulates wheelspin by automatically adjusting the engine throttle and brakes, helping improve traction. Available crawl control that adjusts acceleration and braking when driving over rocks or slippery terrain and minimizes wheelspin and wheel lock up.

Optional features include a plethora of exterior goodies (bed hooks, cargo netting, step sides, blackout logos, etc.) as well as Fox racing shocks over the stock Bilstein’s. A TRD Performance Air Intake System is also optional for that extra oomph.

4×4 Double cab 6A: $40,350

4X4 Access cab 6M: $43,050

4X4 Access cab 6A: $44,500

4X4 Double cab 6M SB: $46,340

4X4 Double cab 6A SB: $47,440

4X4 Double cab 6A SB LTD Nightshade: $53,390

4×4 Double cab TRD Pro A: $59,800

4X4 Double cab TRD Pro M: $55,730

ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 24-valve Atkinson-cycle V-6, aluminum block and heads, port and direct fuel injection

Displacement: 211 cu in, 3456 cc
Power: 278 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 265 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic with manual shifting mode

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 3.23m
Length: 5.39m
Width: 1.91m

Height: 1.82m
Passenger volume: 100 cu ft
Curb weight: 4661 lb

FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving: 13/10 L/100km

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2022 Toyota Sienna

I know what your thinking! A Minivan. Did they not die out due to climate change?

Well, this new model by Toyota has been updated dramatically. It almost looks like a SUV.

Sleek body lines, extended sheet metal, stylish LED tail lights and headlights make this vehicle stand out, in fact the design was inspired by the Japanese Shinkansen Bullet Train. With the addition of an available cargo basket and rear tire rack you’re ready to tackle Overlanding. The Hybrid-Electric motor provides ample power and the exceptional fuel economy and leaves money in your pocket. I drove this vehicle for a week and I was impressed on the drive and comfort that this van provides. Easy loading electric side doors that can be opened with the key remote or the new kick sensor on the sides and rear offers fast accessibility. A variety of wheel options on select models available. 17” on LE and XLE models, 18” on XSE AWD and Limited AWD, and 20” on XSE FWD model. The latest Technology is abundant in this vehicle. Model specific sound system from 6 speaker all the way up to 12 speakers with premium audio with remote. 9” touch screen, SiriusXM Satellite radio, Apply CarPlay, Android Auto TM and navigation.

Available rear entertainment system that has a 11.6” display and features 1080p quality. Heated front seats with 8-way power adjustable drivers’ seat and 4-way power adjustable passenger seat with 2nd and 3rd row foldable 60/40 seats. The third row can be folded down into the floor to provide 75.2 cubic feet of storage to cram everything you may or not use on a weekend excursion. Oh, and in case you are wondering about cup holders, this van has a total of 18!

Pricing

Starting at: $41,050 (XSE: $48,590)

Models

LE Front wheel drive, 8 Passenger. LE All-wheel drive, 8 Passenger. XLE Front wheel drive, 8 Passenger.

XSE All wheel drive, 7 Passenger. XSE All wheel drive, 7 Passenger. Limited All wheel drive 7 Passenger

Warranty

Basic

36 months or 60,000 km

Road side assistance

36 months or Unlimited km

Fuel Economy

6.6 L/100KM City- 6.5 L/100KM Hwy

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2020 Toyota Supra – Video Review

Andrew Harwood

2020 Toyota Supra – Video Review

Introducing the all-new BMW Supra... Wait, I meant to say Toyota! Check out our video review below!

Since the end of the fourth-generation Supra in 2002, fans have been begging for a return of the Supra. While in between, we were given a severely insufficient Toyota 86 to hold our tongues; finally, the Supra has made its return. An exoskeleton of the BMW Z4, Toyota has built upon that along with a little Toyota flare to become the by-product of the next great sports car.

Underneath, the Supra shares a platform, running gear, engine, gearbox, and large chunks of the interior with the latest Z4. Not being the first example of Toyota partnering with others to collaborate on a version with a Toyota badge. (Subaru BRZ/Scion FRS/Toyota 86).

But this partnership is different because the Supra is a huge deal. It’s not a run of the mill newly introduced small coupe. The Supra badge has a history as a staple in Japanese car culture alongside the greats like the Honda NSX, Nissan Skyline, and Nissan GT-R.

While the DNA is the same, The Supra, in my opinion, is better looking than the Z4, no doubt about it. It’s well proportioned, striking, and eye-catching throughout.

Under the hood sits BMW’s B58 single turbo 3.0-liter straight six, developing identical power figures (335bhp and 369lb ft of torque) to the Z4 M40i. This is sent to the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. 0-100km takes 4.3 seconds. The body is more rigid than the Lexus LFA’s, weight distribution is 50:50. Leaving aside the BMW controversy, you’ve got to admit it looks good on paper.

It’s excellent to drive. The Supra is crisp, responsive, well connected, confidence-inspiring, and quick. The fact that Toyota has been able to take the same mechanicals as BMW and shape them into a proper sports car that’s perhaps the most impressive aspect of the Supra. But it is not all entirely successful, so let’s start there. The paddle downshifts can be a fraction delayed and upshifts can surge on you.

Similarly, the engine has plenty of mid-range shove, but at higher RPM’s there’s not much point. The brakes do fade, but it does have bigger brakes, using 13.7-inch vented discs in front and 13.6-inch vented discs in the rear, 1.0 inch and 0.8 inches larger than the old car (which also had vented discs). But it’s the good stuff that dominates the experience. The front wheels unfailingly go where you aim them, and the rear axle is communicative and well supported. What this means is that the Supra moves into corners well, and it gets out of them well, too. The steering set-up – especially in Sport (that or Normal are your only choices) – is lovely, well-weighted, and responsive. It’s too light in Normal. Turning is decisive, and it feels agile, thanks to its short 2,470mm wheelbase.

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2020 Toyota Supra - Interior Infotainment

Here is the thing; we can forgive the non-Toyota engine, but it’s hard to forgive the lack of innovation in the cabin. The Supra is a BMW inside. Of course, this means it’s got the material quality and tactility it wouldn’t have had otherwise, and some people will see that as a plus. And once again, if you aren’t familiar with BMW, it’s not going to offend you. But here’s Toyota, the world’s largest car company, having slapped a body on top of a BMW, It’s just an odd thing to do with a brand with such history for Toyota.

The rev counter is Toyota’s own, but the steering wheel definitely isn’t. The same goes for the heating controls, graphics, USB slots, switchgear, door handles, etc. Ignoring the BMW influences then: the driving position is excellent. You sit low, the standard seats wrap around your back as bucket seats do, however over the shoulder visibility is horrible. Two seats and two people have adequate space inside. The infotainment is intuitive as BMW’s go. No complaints as the rotary are easy to manage and operate.

After all is said and done, it’s like BMW built a better Toyota. It’s impossible to separate the new Supra from its underpinnings – not least because they are always staring you in the face when you get in. But in the end, Toyota has built a very talented driver’s car. It’s a very complete coupe. Big enough inside, well equipped, handsome, rapid, and good-natured. It’s grown-up yet compact, agile, and smooth. It’s a smart piece of engineering. A car you’d enjoy driving anywhere, a car that probably strikes the best compromise of GT and sportiness of any car in its class.