The 2027 Toyota Tundra is an updated version of Toyota’s full-size pickup, and it arrives with a sharper exterior, an all-new Trailhunter overlanding package and a larger standard touchscreen. Toyota announced the changes on July 21, 2026, through its U.S. and Canadian newsrooms, and says full specifications and pricing will follow in fall 2026. The 2027 Tundra remains a third-generation truck, a design that has been built in San Antonio, Texas since December 2021.
What’s New for the 2027 Toyota Tundra
Toyota describes the 2027 model as an update rather than a new generation, shaped by customer feedback and by study of how owners use their trucks. The company’s July 2026 announcement highlights five headline changes:
- A more modern, purpose-driven front-end design
- A new Trailhunter package that expands factory-built overlanding capability
- TRD Pro upgrades including Tundra-tuned FOX Enhanced Q3S shocks and red tow hooks
- A standard 14-inch multimedia screen running Toyota’s latest audio system
- Standard Toyota Safety Sense 4.0
The New Trailhunter Package, Explained
The Trailhunter package is built on the SR5 grade and is aimed at buyers who want real trail hardware from the factory. It adds Michelin LTX Trail 265/70R18 tires, an Old Man Emu suspension upgrade, front recovery hooks and additional underbody protection. Off-road electronics include Multi-Terrain Select, Crawl Control and a locking rear differential. Bronze-colored wheels and exclusive Trailhunter badges give it a clear visual identity. Toyota says the package is positioned at a more accessible price point than its fully loaded off-road models, which makes factory-backed overlanding kit available to more buyers.
Styling and Design Changes
The redesign was handled by Toyota’s CALTY Design Research studio in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The 2027 Tundra adopts a crisp, square front geometry with a wide, stable stance, a lower center bumper treatment and rectangular fog lights integrated cleanly into the bumper. Grille designs move to a rugged hexagonal theme that varies by trim. Toyota says the result is meant to communicate strength and hauling confidence while staying true to the truck’s established DNA.
TRD Pro Upgrades and the Honeycomb Color
The 2027 Tundra TRD Pro gains Tundra-tuned FOX Enhanced Q3S shocks and red tow hooks. It also debuts Toyota’s new Honeycomb paint, a bold yellow-green shade. A separate July 28, 2026 release confirms that Honeycomb will also be offered on the 2027 Sequoia and Tacoma, while the 4Runner receives a slightly different shade called Hot Honey.
Technology: A Standard 14-Inch Screen
Every 2027 Tundra now standardizes a 14-inch display running the latest Toyota Audio Multimedia system. The interface uses a smartphone-like layout with customizable widgets on its home screen, and it adds an embedded voice assistant that responds to “Hey Toyota” prompts. It is a meaningful upgrade for a truck that previously offered the large screen only on selected trims. Toyota’s Tundra model page shows how the multimedia system integrates with navigation, audio and vehicle settings.
Toyota Safety Sense 4.0 Is Standard
The updated Toyota Safety Sense (TSS 4.0) suite brings revised hardware and expanded detection. Standard features include a Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Full-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Automatic High Beams, Lane Tracing Assist, Road Sign Assist and Proactive Driving Assist.
Pricing and Release Date
Toyota has not yet published 2027 Tundra specifications or pricing. The company says additional details are scheduled to be announced in fall of 2026, ahead of the start of production. Until those numbers are released, any horsepower, towing, payload or price figure circulating online for the 2027 Tundra should be treated as unconfirmed.
How the 2027 Tundra Compares
The Tundra competes with the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Ram 1500, all of which offer multiple engine choices including diesels and turbocharged sixes. Toyota’s answer has been its twin-turbo V6 and the optional i-FORCE MAX hybrid, plus standard driver-assistance content that is often optional elsewhere. The Tundra’s heritage dates to May 1999, when it became the first full-size pickup from a Japanese manufacturer to be built in North America, and the nameplate was Motor Trend’s Truck of the Year in 2000 and 2008.
Because Toyota has not yet released 2027 output or towing figures, buyers should not expect a mechanical overhaul from the 2026 truck and its twin-turbocharged V6 or available i-FORCE MAX hybrid. The 2027 story is design, packaging and technology, with the mechanical hardware carrying over until Toyota says otherwise.
Our take
The Trailhunter package is the smartest move here. Most full-size truck buyers never touch serious trails, but the ones who do will appreciate getting Old Man Emu suspension and a locking rear differential without a trip to the aftermarket. The standard 14-inch screen also fixes a real gripe about base Tundras feeling under-equipped. Our only reservation is timing: with full details still months away, shoppers cross-shopping a 2027 Tundra against a refreshed Ford F-150 may want to wait for Toyota’s numbers before committing.
FAQ
Is the 2027 Tundra a new generation?
No. It is an update to the third-generation Tundra (XK70), which has been in production since December 2021.
What is the 2027 Tundra Trailhunter package?
It is a factory overlanding package based on the SR5 grade, adding all-terrain tires, an Old Man Emu suspension, recovery hooks, underbody protection and off-road electronics.
When does the 2027 Tundra go on sale?
Toyota says full 2027 Tundra details and pricing will be announced in fall 2026, ahead of the start of production. An exact on-sale date has not been confirmed.
Related reading: our 2021 Tundra interior review, our 2021 Tundra exterior review, and a look at the 2021 Tundra concept. The Tundra has been in production since 1999.
