The electrified twin-turbo engine faces off against the V8 and V6 diesel.
Toyota Tundra’s 2022 redesign includes a powerful twin-turbocharged, 3.5-liter V6 hybrid powertrain. How does this mill compare to the tough competition of Detroit-based trucks. The answer will vary depending on which competitor you are using, given the wide range of engines and trims available from Ford, GMC and Chevrolet.
This video is from The Fast Lane Truck. It shows how the competition covers all bases. The Tundra is powered by the hybrid V6 that produces 437 horsepower (326 Kilowatts) as well as a strong 583 pound-feet (790 Newton meters) of torque. The Ford F-150 in this matchup also has a hybrid engine. It produces 430 horsepower (321 kW), and 570 lb-ft (773 Newton-meters) of torque.
GMC Sierra AT4x is the only V8 of the group, with its naturally aspirated 6.2-liter engine making 420 horsepower (313 kW) & 460 lb.ft (624 Nm). The Chevrolet Silverado Trail Boss is also unique with its engine. It adds a bit of diesel to the 3.0-liter Duramax, which makes 277 horsepower (207 kilowatts). Although it is the least powerful of the group, its 460 lbft (624 Nm), torque makes it comparable to the GMC Sierra V8.
We now know who the players are, so it’s time to arrange them. The Tundra is the newbie. Each truck will get a chance to be the freshest, starting with the diesel-powered Silverado. The significant power advantage of the Toyota means that the Silverado is unlikely to keep up with the Toyota. Surprisingly, despite having significantly more power, the GMC Sierra does not fare as well. It’s because the drag race takes place at a mile above the sea level in the mountains. Forced induction engines have a lot more punch than naturally aspirated engines. However, the air is thinner and naturally aspirated engines are less powerful.
The real race here is hybrid-versus-hybrid. The Tundra is slightly more powerful than the F-150, and the race is actually closer. Ford has something special, however, the F-150 Hybrid is able to take out the Toyota despite having less power under the hood. It doesn’t matter if the Toyota is in 2WD or 4WD. Telemetry shows that the F-150 Hybrid turns in the quarter-mile at a time of mid-14 seconds, while the Toyota’s time is high at 15 seconds.
The racing action does not stop there. The GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado will be battling it out in a family race. It’s closer than you might think. Although the GMC Sierra’s naturally-aspirated V8 is able to withstand the altitude, it may not be enough for the 277 horsepower diesel Silverado. The video will tell the story.