, you've got a few weeks to ponder that choice. Toyota has promised that the truck will hit the sales floor sometime in December, just in time for the holidays.

While the automaker plans to

cut global production by 40%

, this doesn't appear to have impacted the timeline for the new Tundra models.

MotorTrend

recently revealed their sneak peek of the TRD Pro. When a Toyota spokesperson said, "Every nut and bolt is new," they were not exaggerating. The automaker went back to the drawing board for their third generation of this truck.

For starters, the second gen's "floppy frame and leafy suspension" is no more. The 2022 Tundra TRD Pro has an all new chassis and suspension. It sports a wider rear frame member, beefed up frame crossmembers, and five-link rear suspension.

In a September press release,

Toyota

explained that they partnered with Calty Design Research to give the TRD Pro its major facelift. According to Calty’s president, they "set out to create a muscular, chiseled and athletic design." Mission accomplished, because the 2022 Tundra TRD Pro has a fiercely cool appearance that matches both the Ford Raptor and the Ram TRX.

The 2022 Tundra TRD Pro brings improved towing and off-road capabilities

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Why the Toyota Tundra Was Named the Most-Loved Full-Sized Pickup Truck

In the press release, Toyota wasn't hesitant to tell the world about the details of the new Tundra.

"The showstopper for Tundra is really the i-FORCE MAX powertrain. The numbers alone are jaw-dropping – 437 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and a staggering 583 lb.-ft. of torque at only 2,400 rpm."

That's a lot of car lingo that translates to a 12,000-pound maximum tow rating and a payload capacity of up to 1,940 pounds.

The Tundra was built to tow anything within its rating, and comes with two Tow/Haul driving modes. The standard one of these modes promises to increase throttle response when towing small trailers, boats, or other items of light or moderate weight.

The Tow/Haul+ mode provides "aggressive" throttle response when towing RVs, larger boats, and other heavy loads. The acceleration power and torque from the i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain continue to impress while towing.

Off-roading enthusiasts will be pleased to see that the new Tundra TRD Pro is better equipped to handle rough terrain, outfitted with Multi-Terrain Select to minimize wheel spin, and an off-road cruise control function known as CRAWL Control. Among other upgrades, the pickup also features Downhill Assist Control, which restricts speed while descending more grueling slopes.

What specs are we still waiting to find out?

While the automaker was forthcoming about the TRD Pro’s towing and

off-roading prowess

, there are two secrets that Toyota is keeping for now: gas mileage and price.

According to MotorTrend, Toyota did acknowledge that pricing would be “competitive,” leading MotorTrend to suggest looking to the F-150 Tremor, Ram Rebel, and Silverado ZR2 for a reference range.

This would put the 2022 Tundra TRD Pro at around $45,000 to $50,000.

As for gas mileage, MotorTrend references Toyota as saying only that "it will be better than the outgoing V-8." A little digging on

Toyota's

website found that the outgoing 2021 Tundra got 13 city/17 highway mpg.

The TRD Pro interior does have some tradeoffs

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Judging by the photos on MotorTrend, you might have strong feelings about the interior fabric upholstery. Your one and only print option is Toyota's Digital Camo. Disappointing as this may be to some, this textured red print does coordinate nicely with the matching fender flares and grille.

One major bummer is the lack of storage under the TRD Pro’s rear seats. This coveted space is now home to the truck's i-FORCE MAX hybrid engine battery.

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