A royal ride
2022 Toyota Tundra takes us forward to 1794 CASEY WILLIAMS | Auto ReviewerAutoCasey@aol.com I’d like to believe the 2022 Toyota Tundra 1794 takes its moniker from the year a hearty bunch of patriots staged their Whiskey Rebellion against revenuers.
They’re my kind of people. But it’s more likely a nod to the Tundra’s assembly location near San Antonio, that’s built where a ranch was founded in 1794 by Juan Ignacio de Casanova on land given him by The King of Spain.
Either way, it wears its brand well. Recently redesigned, this Texas-sized pickup flaunts a towering chrome grille, squinty LED headlamps, chiseled fenders and long cab.
At the aft end is an aluminum-reinforced composite bed that is a bit lighter, but should also stand up to a beating. Press the tailgate button to deploy it, and you’ll find a step for climbing into the bed with LED lights and sliding anchors to secure cargo.
