2027 Toyota Tundra: New Trailhunter Package, TRD Pro Adds Switchable Shocks

Toyota's full-size pickup gets the same treatment as its Sequoia SUV sibling for 2027: sharper styling, a new factory-built Trailhunter overlanding package, and a TRD Pro trim upgraded with FOX QS3 shocks offering three driver-selectable damper settings. Every 2027 Tundra can still be had with either the standard twin-turbo i-Force V6 (358-389 hp) or the hybrid i-Force Max (up to 437 hp, with an available performance package that boosts output on both engines). Toyota Safety Sense 4.0 and a standard 14-inch touchscreen round out the update. Full 2027 pricing lands closer to the truck's fall 2026 on-sale date, but expect an increase over the current 2026 Tundra's $48,919 starting price.

Performance & Specs

The base i-Force engine is a twin-turbocharged 3.4-litre V6 making 358 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque on entry trims, rising to 389 hp and 479 lb-ft on higher grades. Step up to the hybrid i-Force Max — the same twin-turbo V6 paired with an electric motor — and output climbs to 437 hp and 583 lb-ft. Both engines run through a 10-speed automatic, with rear-wheel drive standard and four-wheel drive available. For 2027, an available TRD Performance Package boosts output on both the i-Force and i-Force Max powertrains, per Toyota's own overview video — exact post-boost figures weren't disclosed for Tundra the way they were for Sequoia's TRD Pro (469 hp), so we're not inventing a number here. Properly equipped, gas-engine Tundras can tow up to 12,000 lbs, while i-Force Max hybrid models are rated up to 11,450 lbs; payload tops out around 1,940 lbs depending on configuration.

Powertrain	i-Force Max twin-turbo hybrid V6
Power	437 hp (i-Force Max) / 358-389 hp (i-Force gas)
Torque	583 lb-ft (i-Force Max) / 406-479 lb-ft (i-Force)
Transmission	10-speed automatic
Drivetrain	RWD standard, 4WD available
Towing	up to 12,000 lbs (gas) / 11,450 lbs (hybrid)

Dimensions & Practicality

Length	233.6-252.5 in (varies by cab/bed)
Width	80.3 in
Height	78.1 in
Wheelbase	145.7-164.6 in (varies by cab/bed)

Tundra's overall length and wheelbase swing meaningfully depending on cab and bed configuration — from 233.6 inches on the shortest layout up to 252.5 inches on the longest CrewMax long-bed setup, with wheelbase ranging from 145.7 to 164.6 inches to match. Bed length options run from a 5.5-foot short bed up to an 8.1-foot long bed, with payload up to roughly 1,940 lbs depending on configuration. These figures reflect the current-generation Tundra platform, which Toyota has not indicated will change structurally for 2027 — this update focuses on styling, tech and off-road hardware.

Design & Interior

The 2027 refresh brings a "more modern and purpose-driven front-end" with crisp, vertically-aligned front geometry, hexagonal grille themes that vary by trim, rectangular fog lights integrated into the bumper, and a brighter grille-mounted LED light bar. The new Trailhunter package (based on the SR5 grade) adds 265/70R18 Michelin LTX Trail tires, Old Man Emu suspension, forged steel front recovery hooks with underbody protection, Multi-Terrain Select, Crawl Control, a locking rear differential, color-selectable Rigid Industries fog lights, Trailhunter-branded exterior graphics and all-weather floor mats, and bronze-finished wheels with exclusive badging — a hexagonal compass-style badge visible in Toyota's own promotional footage. TRD Pro adds its own signature light bar, Rigid Industries fog lights, standard red forged-steel tow hooks, the new Honeycomb exterior color, and available ISO-dynamic seats designed to reduce fatigue over rough terrain.

Technology & Features

Every 2027 Tundra gets a 14-inch touchscreen as standard, running Toyota's latest Audio Multimedia system with AT&T 5G connectivity, customizable widgets, and the "Hey Toyota" voice assistant. A built-in Drive Recorder dashcam (20-second clips) is now standard, and Digital Key functionality via Apple, Google or Samsung wallets can be shared with up to five additional drivers. i-Force Max hybrid grades add a 2.4kW onboard inverter for running tools or equipment on the job site or campsite. On safety, Tundra gets the same Toyota Safety Sense 4.0 suite as Sequoia: Pre-Collision System with pedestrian detection, full-speed dynamic radar cruise control, Lane Departure Alert with steering assist, Lane Tracing Assist, automatic high beams, Road Sign Assist and Proactive Driving Assist.

Available Versions

Toyota hasn't released per-trim 2027 pricing yet; full specifications and pricing are expected closer to the truck's fall 2026 arrival at dealerships. The update was announced in two stages — the gas-engine details on July 21, 2026, followed by hybrid i-Force Max specifics on July 28, 2026.

Pricing & Availability

The current (2026) Tundra SR starts at $48,919, and Toyota has indicated 2027 pricing will be higher given the added content, though an exact figure hasn't been confirmed. The 2027 Tundra arrives at U.S. dealerships this fall, alongside its closely related Sequoia SUV sibling, which shares much of the same Trailhunter/TRD Pro hardware and technology update.

How It Compares

The domestic half-ton establishment — F-150, Silverado 1500 and Ram 1500 — all undercut Tundra on starting price, and the F-150 and Silverado both out-tow it at their respective maximums. But Tundra counters with a factory Trailhunter overlanding package none of the domestic three currently match trim-for-trim, plus a hybrid i-Force Max option that's standard-available rather than a limited-run special. Toyota's reputation for long-term reliability is also a real factor for truck buyers thinking in terms of a decade of ownership, not just a spec sheet at purchase.