More Info on the Upcoming New Toyota Tundra

Here in Clermont we’ve been waiting for the new Toyota Tundra with bated breath. This elusive pickup truck is long overdue for an upgrade and the news surrounding it has been trickling in. Very. Slowly. Too. Slowly. But, we’ve come a long way since the leaked camo photos from a few months ago and now we have a lot more information to work with.

Since the front end reveal of the iconic upcoming pickup, we’ve received confirmation of the engine name (and likely it’s cylinder count) and more! Check out the latest on the Toyota Tundra from Toyota of Clermont right here!

An Engine, Drivetrain, Infotainment, and More!

There’s a lot to unpack with this latest round of Tundra news. Let’s get started with the big bad under the hood, the engine!

Is that a V6?

Toyota has been pretty tight-lipped about the Clermont Toyota Tundra as of late. But, we did get a snapshot of the engine, officially from Toyota, and we’re already drawing conclusions. The first, and obvious, bit of info to decipher from the photo is that the engine will be part of a new generation iForce engines. This new engine will be an iForce MAX and that’s all that’s been confirmed.

Now for the speculative parts. Judging by the photo we can see 3 sets of intake runners on either side of the Toyota Tundra engine. This could indicate that this new MAX will be a V6, seemingly confirming many internet rumors that have been around for months. Many other car makes have been making Clermont pickup trucks with alternative engineering like hybrids and EVs. It’s unclear if this new Tundra engine will include a hybrid drivetrain, but Toyota has confirmed they will be “electrifying” their trucks in the near future.

Say Goodbye to the Old Entune Infotainment System

Here at Toyota of Clermont, we love all of the vehicles on our lineup. From the Toyota Tundra to the Corolla, we have a soft spot in our heart for them all. But, we’d be lying if we said that we were head over heels for the current infotainment system. Like our customers, we agree. It’s a bit clunky, dated, and having to use cables to access Apple CarPlay and Android Auto feels like a step back. Now there’s hope for something new!

Because Lexus always gets the good stuff first, this new infotainment system is called “Lexus Interface” and will be introduced in the 2022 Lexus NX. The new system is very impressive with an even larger screen (14″ wide), an actual volume knob (bless up), over-the-air navigation for smoother updating, a virtual assistant with more conversational voice commands, a Human Machine Interface, a digital key interface, and much more to be revealed!

While it’s confirmed that this system will be used in the upcoming Lexus NX, it could make its way to the new Toyota Tundra as a way to debut on the Toyota lineup. But, only time will tell. Nothing is confirmed yet and, as we know well at Toyota of Clermont, anything can happen!

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