The 2019 Toyota Tundra was a carryover year for Toyota’s full-size pickup, but it was not unchanged. Toyota brought back the off-road TRD Pro, added a new SX appearance package, made its safety suite standard across the range, and continued to offer the truck only in extended and crew cab styles. This article explains the 2019 changes and the engine specifications in detail.
What changed for 2019
The 2019 model year brought a handful of meaningful updates rather than a redesign. The TRD Pro returned after a one-year absence, fitted with forged-aluminum BBS wheels and 2.5-inch FOX internal-bypass shocks, plus Rigid Industries fog lamps, a hood scoop and a heritage “TOYOTA” grille. A new SX package based on the SR5 Double Cab added color-keyed trim, front bucket seats, 18-inch black alloy wheels and deleted exterior badging.
- TRD Pro returns with FOX internal-bypass shocks and forged BBS wheels.
- New SX appearance package on SR5 Double Cab in three colors.
- Toyota Safety Sense P standard on every grade for 2019.
- Power locking tailgate added to the Platinum trim.
- Regular cab still absent — Double Cab and CrewMax only.
Engines
Two V8 engines were offered. The 4.6-liter V8 produced 310 hp and 327 lb-ft of torque and was available only on the base SR and SR5 models. The 5.7-liter i-FORCE V8 produced 381 hp at 5,600 rpm and 401 lb-ft of torque at 3,600 rpm and was standard on upper trims and available further down the range. Both engines were paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.
- 4.6-liter 1UR-FE V8: 310 hp, 327 lb-ft; 6-speed automatic.
- 5.7-liter 3UR-FE V8: 381 hp at 5,600 rpm, 401 lb-ft at 3,600 rpm; 6-speed automatic.
- Drive: rear-wheel drive or part-time four-wheel drive.
The 5.7-liter engine dated back to the 2007 Tundra, and the 4.6-liter had replaced the earlier 4.7-liter in 2010. Toyota did not add the newer D-4S dual injection or a more modern transmission for 2019; the 4.6-liter was eventually dropped for 2020, leaving the 5.7-liter V8 as standard across the range.
Cabs, beds and dimensions
Every 2019 Tundra used the same chassis, so overall width and height stayed constant while length changed with cab and bed. The Double Cab was available with 6.5-foot or 8.1-foot beds, and the CrewMax with a 5.5-foot bed. Curb weight for a 4×4 CrewMax was about 5,670 lb, with a gross vehicle weight rating of 7,200 lb.
- CrewMax wheelbase: 145.7 in; overall length: 228.9 in; width: 79.9 in.
- Ground clearance: 10.6 in (four-wheel drive).
- CrewMax seating: up to five; Double Cab with a front bench: up to six.
Interior and technology
The Tundra’s interior was spacious and simply laid out. Upper trims such as the Platinum and 1794 Edition received the Entune Premium JBL Audio system with navigation and 12 speakers. Lower trims used a 7-inch infotainment screen. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto were not available until the 2020 model year, so 2019 trucks relied on Toyota’s Entune suite.
Safety
Toyota made the Toyota Safety Sense P package standard on every 2019 Tundra grade. It combined a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, lane departure alert with steering assist, automatic high beams and radar cruise control. The Star Safety System, eight airbags, a backup camera and a direct tire pressure monitoring system were also standard.
Fuel economy and towing
The 5.7-liter V8 was rated around 13 mpg city and 17 mpg highway with four-wheel drive. In Canada, Toyota quoted combined consumption of 16.2 L/100 km for the 5.7-liter and 14.9 L/100 km for the 4.6-liter. Properly equipped, a 2019 Tundra could tow up to 10,200 lb, and payload figures ran from about 1,560 lb on heavy CrewMax trucks to more than 1,700 lb on certain Double Cab models.
Trims and packages
The 2019 Tundra line ran from the work-focused SR and SR5 through the Limited to the luxury Platinum and 1794 Edition, with the off-road TRD Pro at the top of the price list. Buyers could also add the TRD Off-Road package, the TRD Sport package and the new SX appearance package, each changing suspension, wheels or styling without altering the basic truck.
How it drives
The Tundra uses a double-wishbone front suspension with coil springs and a solid rear axle on leaf springs — a classic body-on-frame design built around towing and hauling. The 5.7-liter V8 delivers 401 lb-ft of torque at just 3,600 rpm, which is why the truck feels strong under load despite its six-speed automatic having fewer ratios than newer rivals. Four-wheel-drive models use a part-time system.
Ownership
Toyota backed the 2019 Tundra with a basic warranty of 3 years or 36,000 miles and a powertrain warranty of 5 years or 60,000 miles, as listed by third-party specification sites. Trucks with the 5.7-liter V8 used stiffer springs than the 4.6-liter models to support the higher tow rating. For the Platinum-specific equipment, see our companion article on the 2019 Toyota Tundra Platinum Review.
Because the Tundra used the same 5.7-liter V8 that had been in service since 2007, parts availability and familiarity among mechanics are strong. That mechanical continuity is part of why the second-generation Tundra held its value well before the redesigned 2022 model arrived.
Four-wheel-drive models used a part-time system rather than a full-time all-wheel-drive setup, so the driver selects four-wheel drive when conditions require it. The truck remained rear-wheel drive in normal use, which is typical of this class.
