Video: I’ve Owned Toyota Tundras For 22 Years — Here’s What I Think Of The New Truck! Dude, I Love My Ride

How is the new truck treating this long-time Tundra owner so far?

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:

Nathan Adlen
Easily amused by anything with four wheels, Nathan Adlen reviews vehicles from the cheapest to the most prestigious. Wrecking yards, dealer lots, garages, racetracks, professional automotive testing and automotive journalism - Nathan has experienced a wide range of the automotive spectrum. Brought up in the California car culture and educated in theater, childhood education, film, journalism and history, Nathan now lives with his family in Denver, CO. His words, good humor and video are enjoyed worldwide.