Our friend Steve loves Tundras and wanted an 8-foot bed, so he bought a 2022 Toyota Tundra SR5 long bed!
Steve has been a Toyota Tundra owner for 22 years, and this is his fourth. Obviously, he’s had good owner experiences, including remarkable reliability. Selling off his 2014 Tundra, Steve wanted a long-bed basic work truck, and that’s what he got. Measuring in at about 18-inches longer at the wheelbase, this is the first ’22 Tundra long bed we’ve seen up close.
Andre was all over that long bed – opting to whip out a tape measure to see if Toyota’s claim that it was eight-foot-one-inch was accurate. While he measured only eight feet, he noted that it’s a full ten feet once the tailgate is down. Oddly, Toyota made a few changes with the width of the bed. Steve and Andre measured 61-inches wall to wall, but the wheel-well to wheel-well width was 49-inches. Sure, it’s good for 4×8′ sheets, but Steve often hauls steel that’s a bit wider.
Also, Steve opted for the on-slip spray-in coating, including the walls. This addition will help with traction and protection, but it’s untested thus far… he bought it just a few days back.
Every Tundra Stave has owned were SR5’s, which are among the more popular trims. The base model Toyota Tundra SR, rear-wheel drive (RWD) starts at $35,950 – and that is bare bones. If you opt for the SR5 (which gives you more content, but the same powertrain), and go for the long bed, prices start at $42,065. Adding four-wheel drive (4WD) costs an additional $3,000.
Total with shipping and additional options, Steve’s 2022 Toyota Tundra SR5 long bed 4×4 cost $47,500. There was no dealer markup, so he paid the MSRP. That’s a lot less than the one TFL Studios owns.
Not everything is sunshine and lollipops: there are some negatives with this 2022 Toyota Tundra SR5 long bed.
- The interior setup works for Steve’s kids, but there are some ergonomic issues.
- Some exterior changes are not as welcome as others.
- Sensors (like adaptive cruise control) was defeated by snow and ice.
- Crappy review mirror (which might be based on parts shortage)
- Biggest issue: some unusual movement and sounds on certain types of terrain.
Check out the video below to hear Steve’s full story: