From The Desk of Mike Sweerg

Lunar Cruiser · Dec 3, 2021

Found this on Tundra forum
https://www.tundras.com/threads/from-the-desk-of-mike-sweerg.94779/
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To: Design and engineering team for Toyota Tundra, Toyota Motor North America.

From: Mike Sweerg, Executive Chief Engineer Toyota Tundra.

Subject: 2022 model year + updates, and refresh project.

Hello Team Tundra, in a few short weeks our work on the 2022 Tundra will be unveiled to the public. I want to thank all of you for your hard work, dedication, and focus in our efforts to bring this new truck to the market.

A well deserved Pat on the back is in order, but this is the calm before the storm. As new trucks hit the market and reach customers expect an all hands on deck effort to identify unexpected problems and address them to the customers satisfaction. We will be making changes to production as quickly as possible to make sure early adopters problems don’t continue to affect future customers.

Within a few months of roll out, the process will begin to update this new generation of Tundra in the next 15-20 years with a mid cycle refresh. Customer input will be very important during this process, and fortunately many of our current customers are already giving feedback on Internet forums devoted to Toyota trucks.

I can’t begin to archive all of their suggestions but a few that standout:

1.) Customers are expressing a desire for more chrome trim, both exterior and interior. So we need to see what surfaces we can apply chrome finish to and achieve acceptable durability.

2.) The vast majority of customers are disappointed with the payload of the 2007-2021 Tundra. They claim it rides poorly due to the stiff springs and shocks, and that they never need all that hauling ability. We should explore accommodation of this desire by lowering the payload significantly, maybe a change to a fully independent suspension front and rear with softer springs could accomplish this?

3.) The redesign of the Tacoma continues to gain accolades. Particularly the change to the 2GR-FKS 3.5L V6. Our Tacoma customers love the sporty high revving V6 in the Tacoma, and Tundra owners are now clamoring for this to be an optional engine in the Tundra.

4.) On that front the decision to reduce cylinder count and displacement is extremely popular. We should explore the possibility of further trimming down the size of engines offered in the Tundra.

Those are just a few standout suggestions. I am sure all of you hear other great ideas from time to time, and we should archive them here to draw inspiration from.

Bob1971 · Dec 3, 2021

It’s that day!

FL_TRD Sport · Dec 3, 2021

We're starting early this week I see

hiPSI · Dec 3, 2021

Lunar Cruiser[OP] initial post: ↑

Found this on Tundra forum
https://www.tundras.com/threads/from-the-desk-of-mike-sweerg.94779/
Dragger(op)
To: Design and engineering team for Toyota Tundra, Toyota Motor North America.

From: Mike Sweerg, Executive Chief Engineer Toyota Tundra.

Subject: 2022 model year + updates, and refresh project.

Hello Team Tundra, in a few short weeks our work on the 2022 Tundra will be unveiled to the public. I want to thank all of you for your hard work, dedication, and focus in our efforts to bring this new truck to the market.

A well deserved Pat on the back is in order, but this is the calm before the storm. As new trucks hit the market and reach customers expect an all hands on deck effort to identify unexpected problems and address them to the customers satisfaction. We will be making changes to production as quickly as possible to make sure early adopters problems don’t continue to affect future customers.

Within a few months of roll out, the process will begin to update this new generation of Tundra in the next 15-20 years with a mid cycle refresh. Customer input will be very important during this process, and fortunately many of our current customers are already giving feedback on Internet forums devoted to Toyota trucks.

I can’t begin to archive all of their suggestions but a few that standout:

1.) Customers are expressing a desire for more chrome trim, both exterior and interior. So we need to see what surfaces we can apply chrome finish to and achieve acceptable durability.

2.) The vast majority of customers are disappointed with the payload of the 2007-2021 Tundra. They claim it rides poorly due to the stiff springs and shocks, and that they never need all that hauling ability. We should explore accommodation of this desire by lowering the payload significantly, maybe a change to a fully independent suspension front and rear with softer springs could accomplish this?

3.) The redesign of the Tacoma continues to gain accolades. Particularly the change to the 2GR-FKS 3.5L V6. Our Tacoma customers love the sporty high revving V6 in the Tacoma, and Tundra owners are now clamoring for this to be an optional engine in the Tundra.

4.) On that front the decision to reduce cylinder count and displacement is extremely popular. We should explore the possibility of further trimming down the size of engines offered in the Tundra.

Those are just a few standout suggestions. I am sure all of you hear other great ideas from time to time, and we should archive them here to draw inspiration from.
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Lol no. Not even the dumbest engineer would write that.

gwiz · Dec 3, 2021

Sweers, not Sweerg. Otherwise looks totally legit…

Malvolio · Dec 3, 2021

gwiz said: ↑

Sweers, not Sweerg. Otherwise looks totally legit…
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Yeah. Very credible. Did he mention the part where he is excited to work with the team on his next 15-20 wives?

Speedfreak · Dec 3, 2021

Lunar Cruiser[OP] initial post: ↑

Found this on Tundra forum
https://www.tundras.com/threads/from-the-desk-of-mike-sweerg.94779/
Dragger(op)
To: Design and engineering team for Toyota Tundra, Toyota Motor North America.

From: Mike Sweerg, Executive Chief Engineer Toyota Tundra.

Subject: 2022 model year + updates, and refresh project.

Hello Team Tundra, in a few short weeks our work on the 2022 Tundra will be unveiled to the public. I want to thank all of you for your hard work, dedication, and focus in our efforts to bring this new truck to the market.

A well deserved Pat on the back is in order, but this is the calm before the storm. As new trucks hit the market and reach customers expect an all hands on deck effort to identify unexpected problems and address them to the customers satisfaction. We will be making changes to production as quickly as possible to make sure early adopters problems don’t continue to affect future customers.

Within a few months of roll out, the process will begin to update this new generation of Tundra in the next 15-20 years with a mid cycle refresh. Customer input will be very important during this process, and fortunately many of our current customers are already giving feedback on Internet forums devoted to Toyota trucks.

I can’t begin to archive all of their suggestions but a few that standout:

1.) Customers are expressing a desire for more chrome trim, both exterior and interior. So we need to see what surfaces we can apply chrome finish to and achieve acceptable durability.

2.) The vast majority of customers are disappointed with the payload of the 2007-2021 Tundra. They claim it rides poorly due to the stiff springs and shocks, and that they never need all that hauling ability. We should explore accommodation of this desire by lowering the payload significantly, maybe a change to a fully independent suspension front and rear with softer springs could accomplish this?

3.) The redesign of the Tacoma continues to gain accolades. Particularly the change to the 2GR-FKS 3.5L V6. Our Tacoma customers love the sporty high revving V6 in the Tacoma, and Tundra owners are now clamoring for this to be an optional engine in the Tundra.

4.) On that front the decision to reduce cylinder count and displacement is extremely popular. We should explore the possibility of further trimming down the size of engines offered in the Tundra.

Those are just a few standout suggestions. I am sure all of you hear other great ideas from time to time, and we should archive them here to draw inspiration from.
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SSMTRDOR · Dec 3, 2021

More Chrome? It's about time! I think they should chrome the steering wheel!
I heard they are also considering bringing back 2 tone paint. Limited color combinations only. Blue with Green, Red with Purple. Both with 5 shades of grey/cement interiors.

vivid02 · Dec 3, 2021

LMAO

More chrome and high rev Tacoma V6 in Heavy ass Tundra!!!

I love Friday posts!

donp · Dec 3, 2021

you bastard

su.b.rat · Dec 3, 2021

can't wait for the single cylinder option! with chromes!

wiljayhi · Dec 3, 2021

Lunar Cruiser[OP] initial post: ↑

Found this on Tundra forum
https://www.tundras.com/threads/from-the-desk-of-mike-sweerg.94779/
Dragger(op)
To: Design and engineering team for Toyota Tundra, Toyota Motor North America.

From: Mike Sweerg, Executive Chief Engineer Toyota Tundra.

Subject: 2022 model year + updates, and refresh project.

Hello Team Tundra, in a few short weeks our work on the 2022 Tundra will be unveiled to the public. I want to thank all of you for your hard work, dedication, and focus in our efforts to bring this new truck to the market.

A well deserved Pat on the back is in order, but this is the calm before the storm. As new trucks hit the market and reach customers expect an all hands on deck effort to identify unexpected problems and address them to the customers satisfaction. We will be making changes to production as quickly as possible to make sure early adopters problems don’t continue to affect future customers.

Within a few months of roll out, the process will begin to update this new generation of Tundra in the next 15-20 years with a mid cycle refresh. Customer input will be very important during this process, and fortunately many of our current customers are already giving feedback on Internet forums devoted to Toyota trucks.

I can’t begin to archive all of their suggestions but a few that standout:

1.) Customers are expressing a desire for more chrome trim, both exterior and interior. So we need to see what surfaces we can apply chrome finish to and achieve acceptable durability.

2.) The vast majority of customers are disappointed with the payload of the 2007-2021 Tundra. They claim it rides poorly due to the stiff springs and shocks, and that they never need all that hauling ability. We should explore accommodation of this desire by lowering the payload significantly, maybe a change to a fully independent suspension front and rear with softer springs could accomplish this?

3.) The redesign of the Tacoma continues to gain accolades. Particularly the change to the 2GR-FKS 3.5L V6. Our Tacoma customers love the sporty high revving V6 in the Tacoma, and Tundra owners are now clamoring for this to be an optional engine in the Tundra.

4.) On that front the decision to reduce cylinder count and displacement is extremely popular. We should explore the possibility of further trimming down the size of engines offered in the Tundra.

Those are just a few standout suggestions. I am sure all of you hear other great ideas from time to time, and we should archive them here to draw inspiration from.
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Steves104x4 · Dec 3, 2021

eurowner · Dec 3, 2021

Lunar Cruiser[OP] initial post: ↑

https://www.tundras.com/threads/from-the-desk-of-mike-sweerg.94779/

3.) the 2GR-FKS 3.5L V6. Our Tacoma customers love the sporty high revving V6 in the Tacoma .
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FUCKYEAH! Been saying that for years now! Put the pedal to the carpet and stop lugging!

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