2027 Toyota Tundra: Trailhunter, New Tech, Specs and Release Date

Release date: Toyota says the 2027 Tundra is expected at dealerships in fall 2026 but has not given an exact date. Price: from $42,890 MSRP, per Toyota’s November 5, 2026 release. Redesign: no, it is a mid-cycle update; the current third generation launched for 2022.

Is the 2027 Toyota Tundra a Redesign?

No. Toyota’s July 21, 2026 release presents the 2027 Tundra as an update, with a sharper front end, a standard 14-inch touchscreen, Toyota Safety Sense 4.0, a standard dash cam and a new SR5-based Trailhunter package. The current third-generation Tundra arrived as an all-new 2022 model, priced in November 2021 and reaching dealers in December 2021, with the i-FORCE twin-turbo V6 and the i-FORCE MAX hybrid. Toyota says both powertrains continue for 2027 and has deferred horsepower, towing and pricing to a fall 2026 announcement. Until then the 389 hp and 437 hp figures are 2026 numbers.

What is new for the 2027 Toyota Tundra?

Toyota’s July 21, 2026 release says the 2027 Tundra gets “a more modern and purpose-driven front-end treatment.” The front end is more square, with a hexagonal grille theme across trims and rectangular fog lights integrated into the bumper. Toyota says the design was developed with CALTY Design Research in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

• Confirmed for 2027: standard 14-inch touchscreen with the new Toyota Audio Multimedia system, AT&T 5G connectivity and a faster “Hey Toyota” assistant.
• Confirmed for 2027: Toyota Safety Sense 4.0 standard, including Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Full-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Tracing Assist, Road Sign Assist and Proactive Driving Assist.
• Confirmed for 2027: standard built-in Drive Recorder dash cam with 20-second clips, plus Digital Key with wallet integration for owners with an active Remote Connect trial or subscription.
• Confirmed for 2027: a 2.4 kW inverter available on i-FORCE MAX grades.
• Confirmed for 2027: new Trailhunter package (details below) and updated TRD Pro with Honeycomb paint.

What is the Tundra Trailhunter package?

Toyota describes Trailhunter as a rugged overlanding package built on the SR5 grade, positioned at “a more accessible price point,” though Toyota does not say against which grade. No price has been published. The announced hardware is the main reason to follow it.

The TRD Pro also changes. Toyota lists Tundra-tuned FOX Enhanced Q3S shocks, standard red tow hooks, available ISO Dynamic seats and an optional TRD Performance package. A follow-up release dated July 28, 2026 confirms Honeycomb for the 2027 Tundra TRD Pro; the similar Hot Honey shade named in the same release is for the 4Runner.

2027 Toyota Tundra engines, towing and fuel economy

Toyota’s November 5, 2026 release confirms the 2027 i-FORCE MAX hybrid at 437 hp and 583 lb-ft with up to 12,000 lbs of towing, and makes a 32.2-gallon fuel tank standard on all grades. It gives no 2027 figures for the gas twin-turbo V6, payload or EPA ratings, so those entries below are still the 2026 spec.

On the 2026 EPA numbers, the hybrid leads the gas V6 by 2 mpg combined in 2WD and 1 mpg in 4WD. The EPA city and highway split is 18/23 (gas 2WD) versus 20/24 (hybrid 2WD).

2027 vs 2026: what changed?

Toyota’s warranty terms in the 2027 release are 36 months/36,000 miles basic, 60 months/60,000 miles powertrain, an 8-year/100,000-mile hybrid component warranty and a 10-year/150,000-mile hybrid battery warranty, plus ToyotaCare for one year or 10,000 miles.

When Is the 2027 Toyota Tundra Release Date?

Toyota’s November 5, 2026 release gives a starting MSRP of $42,890 and says the 2027 Tundra is expected at dealerships in fall 2026, without an exact date. Toyota’s own “What’s New for 2027” page says more information on 2027 vehicles will be added as it becomes available. For context, the 2026 Tundra details were released July 22, 2025. Treat any grade-level price or exact arrival date you see elsewhere as unconfirmed until it appears on pressroom.toyota.com.

Which 2027 Tundra grades will be offered?

Toyota lists seven grades for 2027: SR, SR5, Limited, Platinum, 1794 Edition, TRD Pro and Capstone, with the Trailhunter package available on the SR5 base. The 2026 release mentions SR, Limited, Capstone, Platinum, 1794 models with the TRD Off-Road package and TRD Pro, plus the SX and TRD Rally packages. The release does not say which grades come with which engine, cab or bed, and it does not give a price ladder, so the pairing of grade to powertrain is not confirmed for 2027.

The Capstone and Platinum grades are the luxury end of the range. In 2026, Toyota described a Capstone interior with Shale Premium Textured leather trim, and said ISO Dynamic seats were available on the TRD Pro. For 2027, the TRD Pro keeps the ISO Dynamic seat as an available item.

What has Toyota still not announced for the 2027 Tundra?

• Horsepower and torque for the gas V6, to see whether the 2026 figure of 389 hp carries over.
• Payload, and towing by configuration below the 12,000 lb maximum.
• MSRP by grade, including where the Trailhunter lands against the SR5 it is based on.
• EPA ratings, which are published on FuelEconomy.gov once the agency lists the 2027 Tundra.
• An exact on-sale date; Toyota only says fall 2026.

Should you buy a 2026 Tundra or wait for the 2027?

From the official data only: the 2027 is the one to wait for if you want Toyota Safety Sense 4.0, the 14-inch screen and the dash cam as standard equipment, or if the Trailhunter fits your plans. The 2026 is the lower-risk pick if you want known numbers today, since 2026 horsepower, torque, 12,000 lb towing and EPA ratings are published and the 2027 versions are not. The powertrains are listed for both years, so there is no sign of a performance gap, but it cannot be ruled out until Toyota publishes figures.

For a truck-versus-truck view, read our 2026 Ram 1500 vs Toyota Tundra comparison, the 2027 Ram 1500 page and the 2027 Toyota Tacoma guide. A quick payment check is available in the car loan calculator.

Morgan Reyes

Morgan Reyes is the founder and editor-in-chief of NextCarReview, which Morgan launched in August 2024. A 2022 graduate of Columbia University, Morgan is based in New York and writes and edits the site’s reviews, comparisons and buying guides. Morgan does not road-test vehicles. Every article is built from published primary data: EPA FuelEconomy.gov ratings, NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and owner complaints, IIHS results, and manufacturer specifications and pricing, with each figure cited and checked before publication. Contact: admin@nextcarreview.com

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