How Much Can the 2022 Toyota Tundra Tow?

There are two engines to choose from when building your own 2022 Toyota Tundra. They include the standard 3.5L I-FORCE Twin-Turbo V6 engine, which can produce up to 389 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque.

If you go the hybrid route, you’ll also enlist the ultra-powerful I-FORCE MAX 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 hybrid engine. This robust machine is able to supply a profound 437 horsepower along with 583 lb-ft of torque. These numbers translate to having the right engine at your disposal for pulling your trailer or camper.

When it comes to determining exactly how much you’ll be able to tow with the Tundra, much more than the engine is needed. Aside from the engine, here are some of the factors that come into play to get the maximum towing capacity out of your truck:

• Cab configuration
• Drivetrain
• GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
• Wheelbase
• Axle ratio

Let’s look at some examples. If you choose the Tundra SR5 trim and combine it with the CrewMax cab, 4x2 drivetrain, its 6,990-pound GVWR, 145.7-inch wheelbase, and a 3.31 rear axle ratio, you could expect a maximum towing capacity of 11,400 pounds when properly equipped.

The SR trim is no slouch, either. With the Double Cab, 4x4 drivetrain, its 7,265-pound GVWR, the same 145.7-inch wheelbase, and the same 3.31 rear axle ratio, its maximum towing capacity is an equally astounding 8,300 pounds when properly equipped.  

Thanks to these configurations, the lineup peaks at 12,000 pounds of towing capacity. This is also thanks in part to the vehicle’s new load-leveling rear height control air suspension.

This suspension system automatically adjusts the rear to help even out your travels when hauling a hefty load. This kind of suspension is only available on certain trim levels and allows drivers the ability to access three manual height modes:

• High (Ideal for slow-speed, off-road driving)
• Low (Great for easy loading and unloading)
• Normal (Perfect for everyday travel)

Useful Towing Features of the 2022 Toyota Tundra

The Tundra provides plenty of available features designed to help with your towing endeavors. One is the standard heated power outside tow mirrors along with available intergraded blind spot mirrors.

The mirrors provide optimal awareness by melting away snow and ice and alerting you when a vehicle has entered your blind spot.

There’s also tons of advanced towing technology like the Tundra’s available 7-pin connector. It automatically calculates its length without driver intervention. The model also adds two new driving modes, including TOW/HAUL.

When selected, the truck automatically adjusts the throttle response based on the weight of your tow. These specialized performances allow drivers to tow with confidence no matter how hefty their next job.