The all-new, third-generation 2022 Toyota Tundra is a long time coming. The preceding model?s been on the market since 2007, so Toyota wants to make a worthy first impression with its new full-size truck. The 2022 Tundra is fresh from the ground up, and it?s getting a luxury-oriented Capstone trim slotting above the Tundra 1974 and TRD Pro.

Setting The Stage

The 2022 Toyota Tundra Capstone couldn?t have arrived at a better time. The truck market had already grown by leaps and bounds before COVID struck, and trucks now account for 20 percent of the new vehicle market as we speak. The demand for luxury trucks and SUVs has been steadily rising since 2018, and buyers don?t seem to mind spending $70,000 to $100,000 more for a high-end pickup truck.
Enter the 2022 Toyota Tundra Capstone. It has all the bells and whistles buyers could want in a truck. In terms of durability, the Tundra Capstone is riding on a new fully-boxed, high-strength steel ladder frame with aluminum structural underpinnings. And that fascia" You may recognize it from the new Land Cruiser.

2022 Toyota Tundra Capstone: What?s New"

Being the fanciest Tundra of the lot, Capstone has more shiny bling to convey its range-topping stature. It has 22-inch chrome rims, chrome mirror caps, chrome TUNDRA tailgate inserts, and a chrome front grille with a color-keyed outer frame. It also has automatic running boards and power-operated bed steps to make loading cargo easier.

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