PLANO, Texas, Jan. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The next
generation of Toyota Tundra only went on sale last month, but
already the demand for the all-new 2022 truck is strong. Just
recently, the all-new luxurious Capstone grade was announced just a
few months ahead of the on-sale date for the hybrid-powered Tundra
models. With all the exciting truck news, Toyota is auctioning two
of the first i-FORCE MAX Tundras at Barrett-Jackson in Scottsdale, Arizona, with all proceeds going
to the Toyota U.S. Paralympic Fund, a first-of-its-kind program
launched by the company in an effort to further support Team
USA's Paralympic athletes as they
pursue their sport dreams.
This coming weekend, Toyota will auction a Tundra Capstone with
VIN 001 and a Toyota TRD Pro VIN 002. These will be two of the
first i-FORCE MAX hybrid models assembled at Toyota Motor
Manufacturing San Antonio.
One hundred percent of the hammer price from both 2022 Tundras
will go to benefit the Toyota U.S. Paralympic Fund. This fund
directly impacts the lives of eligible U.S. Paralympic athletes
aiming to compete at the Paralympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 and
those who competed at the Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020. To date,
more than 430 U.S. Paralympic athletes and hopefuls have received
direct support from the more than $3.7
million raised for the Toyota U.S. Paralympic Fund, with
contributions from across the country, including from Toyota
dealerships. Individuals can also make additional donations
here.
"In celebration of 50 years of the world's greatest collector
car auctions, we are excited to bring two 2022 Toyota Tundras to
this year's Barrett-Jackson Auction 2022 Scottsdale," said
David Christ, group vice president
and general manager, Toyota Division, Toyota Motor North America.
"Given the anticipation for the best full-sized truck on the market
(our all-new 2022 Toyota Tundra), we're looking forward to two
exciting auctions that will benefit the Toyota U.S. Paralympic Fund
in hopes to continue to drive more awareness for all Paralympic
athletes and the Paralympic Games."
Two Special Tundras, One Special Cause
The all-new
Tundra Capstone was just announced two weeks ago, and it serves as
the flagship grade for the Tundra lineup. TRD Pro, of course, is no
stranger to many and is really a legitimate, next-level off-road
truck ready for the trails from the start.
The 2022 Tundra TRD Pro is built on a CrewMax 4x4. The auction,
Lot #3005, will cross the world-famous Barrett-Jackson auction
block on Friday, January 28, at
approximately 6:30 p.m. MST. It will
feature VIN 002 and will be one of the first two Toyota Tundra
hybrid pickups to be sold in North
America.
Offered only with Tundra's new i-FORCE MAX 3.5-liter twin-turbo
V6 hybrid powertrain and mounted to a new 10-speed automatic
transmission, this full-size truck will produce 437 horsepower and
583 lb.-ft. of torque.
Of course, TRD Pro is equipped with features for when the going
gets rough, so standard features include an electronically
controller locking rear differential, Multi-Terrain Select (MTS)
and Crawl Control (CRAWL), Fox off-road shocks and a 1.1-inch front
suspension lift. TRD Pro comes with a new durable sheet-molded
compound 5.5-foot bed, and it boasts a maximum towing capacity of
11,170 pounds.
On Saturday, January 29, the
Toyota Tundra Capstone VIN 001 will cross the stage as Lot #3007 at
approximately 4:30 p.m. MST. As the
newest flagship of the Tundra lineup, Capstone is loaded with
unique chrome accents, standard 22-inch chrome wheels, standard
luxury-grade leather throughout the cabin, side acoustic glass for
noise reduction, a large 14-inch multimedia touchscreen, 10-in.
color heads-up-display, power steps, panoramic moonroof and much
more. Like TRD Pro, Capstone is powered by the new hybrid i-FORCE
MAX powertrain that produces 437 hp and a massive 583 lb.-ft. of
torque!
"Supporting philanthropic initiatives is the very foundation of
Barrett-Jackson," said Craig
Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. "Over our
50-year history, we have helped raise more than $135 million for many nonprofit organizations
doing exceptional work in our communities, and we look forward to
continuing these all-important efforts in Scottsdale with the auction of these new
hybrid trucks from Toyota to benefit the Toyota U.S. Paralympic
Fund."
Those interested in being a part of the 50th anniversary
celebration and registering to bid for the 2022 Scottsdale Auction,
including the opportunity to bid on these charity vehicles, may do
so here.*
*The auction-winning vehicles will not be immediately available
and will be delivered in spring of 2022.
To purchase tickets to the event, click here.
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in
North America for more than 60
years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation
mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands plus our 1,800
dealerships.
Toyota has created a tremendous value chain and directly employs
more than 47,000 in North America.
The company has contributed world-class design, engineering, and
assembly of more than 40 million cars and trucks at our 15
manufacturing plants, including our joint venture in Alabama that began production in 2021.
Through the Start Your Impossible campaign, Toyota highlights
the way it partners with community, civic, academic, and
governmental organizations to address our society's most pressing
mobility challenges. We believe that when people are free to move,
anything is possible.
For more information about Toyota,
visit ToyotaNewsroom.com.
For customer inquiries, please call 800-331-4331.
About The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Barrett-Jackson, The
World's Greatest Collector Car Auctions, is the leader in collector
car auctions and automotive lifestyle events, which include
authentic automobilia auctions and the sale of private collections.
Welcoming over 500,000 attendees per year, Barrett-Jackson produces
live collector car auctions in Scottsdale, Arizona; Palm Beach, Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada and Houston, Texas where thousands of the most
sought-after, unique and valuable automobiles cross the block in
front of a global audience. With broadcast partner A+E Networks,
Barrett-Jackson features live television coverage of their events
on FYI and The HISTORY Channel, as well as all the cars, all the
time via their produced livestream on Barrett-Jackson.com.
Barrett-Jackson also endorses a one-of-a-kind collector car
insurance for collector vehicles and other valued belongings. For
more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit
www.barrett-jackson.com, or call 480-421-6694.
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Marketing PR
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