2027 Toyota Tundra Starts at $42,890 With a New Trailhunter Package and Smarter Towing Tech

Cory Fourniquet   |  

Nov 5, 2026

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Right on the heels of the 2027 Sequoia, Toyota has pulled the wraps off its 2027 Toyota Tundra, and Texas truck shoppers have plenty to like. The 2027 Tundra starts at $42,890, gets a sharper face, adds a factory Trailhunter package, upgrades the TRD Pro, and brings a whole suite of towing tech.

Better yet, it’s built right here in Texas, in San Antonio, and we’ve already spent time in the new Trailhunter. So here’s what’s new, what it costs, and what we think.

2027 Toyota Tundra Pricing and Key Options

First, the 2027 Tundra arrives at dealerships this fall with a starting MSRP of $42,890. Here’s what some of the most popular packages and options cost:

Tundra Trailhunter Brings Factory Overlanding to the SR5

Just like the Sequoia, the Tundra Trailhunter is a package rather than its own grade. In other words, it builds on the SR5 and costs $5,880 on the CrewMax 4WD with the 5.5-foot bed. Specifically, that money gets you:

• Michelin LTX Trail 265/70R18 tires
• Old Man Emu upgraded suspension
• Front recovery hooks and additional underbody protection
• 4WD, a locking rear differential, Crawl Control, and Multi-Terrain Select
• Bronze-colored wheels, exclusive badging, and color-selectable fog lamps

In fact, we already pointed one at the obstacle course during our Tundra Trailhunter speed date at the Texas Truck Rodeo, and it climbed, crawled, and splashed through everything. Beyond that, Toyota also pitches it as a starting point for a custom overland build using Toyota Genuine parts and accessories.

TRD Pro Gets FOX QS3 Shocks and Honeycomb Paint

Meanwhile, the TRD Pro remains the off-road flagship. This year, it rides on newly designed, Tundra-tuned FOX enhanced QS3 adjustable shocks for better feel and stability on rough terrain. It also gets standard red tow hooks, a brighter integrated light bar and fog lights, available IsoDynamic seats, and the new Honeycomb paint we first showed you when the 2027 TRD Pro lineup went Honeycomb.

A Sharper 2027 Toyota Tundra Design

Up front, the refreshed Tundra uses a more modern front-end treatment developed by Toyota Motor North America teams. As a result, it wears a wide, stable stance and a center lower bumper treatment that plays up its rugged side. Inside, every Tundra additionally gets an all-new steering wheel.

2027 Toyota Tundra Engines, Fuel Economy, and Towing

Under the hood, both twin-turbo V6 powertrains carry over. The standard i-FORCE 3.4-liter twin-turbo V6 makes 389 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque (348 horsepower and 405 lb-ft on the SR), while the available i-FORCE MAX hybrid pushes that to 437 horsepower and 583 lb-ft. Either way, both use a 10-speed automatic, and the Tundra can tow up to 12,000 pounds. Here’s how fuel economy breaks down:

On top of that, a 32.2-gallon fuel tank, a tow hitch, and a 7/4-pin connector are now standard on every grade. That’s a welcome move, although it still trails the 34-gallon tank GM is offering on the 2027 Silverado. Plus, an available 2.4-kW inverter adds onboard power for job sites and tailgates, and the available TRD Performance Package adds a more responsive driving experience.

New Towing Tech for Big Trailers

After all, towing is a core part of owning a full-size truck, so Toyota added a suite of Trailer Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (TADAS) on top of Toyota Safety Sense 4.0:

• Automated Trailer Detection: uses rear radar and a camera to detect a trailer and measure it, then fills in the redesigned Trailer Garage menu, which now lives in the multimedia system
• Trailer Blind Spot Monitor: stretches blind spot coverage to the length of the trailer
• Trailer Lane Trace Assist: a towing-tuned lane centering system that helps compensate for uneven roads and certain wind gusts
• Trailer Backup Guide: now with dynamic guidelines, a slider interface, and semi-automated steering support to help avoid jackknifing

Smoother Ride With Updated Adaptive Suspension

On the comfort side, Toyota also improved its Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) for a more refined ride, and it’s now standard on the Capstone. In addition, a simplified three-mode drive selector makes the changes in ride character easier to feel. Meanwhile, a new premium AVS and air suspension combination is available across all grades, replacing the previous air-only setup on certain grades and helping with load-leveling while towing and hauling.

A 14-Inch Screen and Toyota Safety Sense 4.0

Inside, every 2027 Tundra gets a 14-inch touchscreen running the latest Toyota Audio Multimedia system, along with a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster. On top of that, the system adds AT&T 5G connectivity, a configurable home screen, and a built-in Drive Recorder dash cam with playback on the touchscreen. Additionally, Arene, the new software platform from Woven by Toyota, supports over-the-air updates.

Of course, Toyota Safety Sense 4.0 is standard, too, including Pre-Collision with Pedestrian Detection, Full-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Tracing Assist, Proactive Driving Assist, and the Emergency Drive Stop System. Every grade also gets a 5-year Connected Services trial for Remote Connect, Safety Connect, and Service Connect.

Our Take

Overall, as a Texas truck guy, I like where Toyota went with the 2027 Tundra. Personally, the Trailhunter package is the one I’d want, since $5,880 buys a lot of factory overland hardware without stepping up to the TRD Pro. Meanwhile, a standard 32.2-gallon tank and tow hitch on every grade make every Tundra a better everyday tow rig.

With our own 2027 Silverado Custom Trail Boss on the way, we’ll be watching closely to see how the new Tundra stacks up. For more truck news, sign up for our newsletter using the form at the bottom of this page.