SAN ANTONIO - Toyota unveiling the new 2022 Tundra pickup truck and the first-ever Tundra hybrid — made exclusively at Toyota's San Antonio manufacturing plant.
Together with its 2,000 employees and special guests, including Texas Governor Greg Abbott and San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg, Toyota celebrated the official unveiling of the all-new Tundra and hybrid-powered Tundra (Spring 2022), the truck's first-ever major model change at the South Side plant since it began assembling trucks in 2006.
"There is no brand more powerful than Made In Texas, and Toyota's San Antonio-based production of the all-new 2022 Toyota Tundra is a testament to that," said Texas Governor Greg Abbott. "Toyota has played a pivotal role in Texas' continued economic success, and I am grateful for the billions of dollars in investment and thousands of jobs they have brought to the Lone Star State. The unveiling of the 2022 Tundra and the first-ever Tundra Hybrid is a celebration of what businesses can achieve when they choose to invest in the best state in the nation."
"Today, we celebrate the hard work, the dedication and this accomplishment that has been years in the making," said Toyota Texas president Kevin Voelkel. "There's no question we are delivering the toughest, most capable, most advanced Tundra to date!"
In 2019, Toyota announced an investment of $391 million to prepare for production of the 2022 Tundra, pushing its cumulative investment to more than $3.1 billion. The investment helped Toyota prepare for production of the next generation Tundra by expanding its facility by 141,000 linear feet – equivalent to 470 football fields – to accommodate new processes and cutting-edge technologies to bring the redesigned powerhouse truck to loyal customers. This includes preparations to assemble a hybrid electric version Tundra – the brand's 12th electrified vehicle – that will go on sale in early 2022. The San Antonio plant has the annual capacity to build 208,000 vehicles.
"The 2022 Tundra is the latest example of Toyota's innovative excellence," said Mayor Ron Nirenberg. "This sophisticated new Tundra rolling off San Antonio assembly lines is the result of the continued investment by Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas and the dedication of the company's workforce. This is another great day in San Antonio's storied relationship with Toyota," said Mayor Nirenberg.
"I had the privilege of working with Toyota when they made the decision to come to San Antonio in 2002. For nearly 20 years, they have been a great corporate leader and, together with their supply partners, have transformed our economy by adding over 7,000 jobs to the area. We are excited and honored to be here with them today to celebrate the new 2022 Tundra roll off the assembly line," said Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff.