2026 Toyota Tundra

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2026 Toyota Tundra

Jim Resnick | 

5 min read

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What's New for the 2026 Toyota Tundra

For 2026, Toyota equips all Tundra pickups with a 32.2-gallon fuel tank, a tow hitch, and a 7/4-pin connector as standard equipment, while Tundra Double Cabs receive rear air conditioning vents on the back portion of the center console. The Tundra TRD Rally now includes a 3-inch lift kit plus a Tow Tech package, and the Tundra TRD Pro model offers newly optional ISO Dynamic seats for better off-road comfort. At the top of the lineup, the Tundra Capstone gets updated interior details and upholstery.

The 2026 Tundra is a full-size truck that comes in two body configurations and three bed lengths. It offers a choice between two twin-turbocharged V6 engines (one is a hybrid) and features a suspension designed to smooth out the driving experience. With maximum towing and payload capacities of up to 12,000 pounds and 1,940 pounds, respectively, the 2026 Tundra offers something for most full-size pickup shoppers.

Pros

• Multiple configurations, bed lengths, and trim levels
• Active safety tech standard across all models and trims

Cons

• Lower max towing capacity than top competitors
• Large turning radius, even for a full-size pickup

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2026 Toyota Tundra Trim Levels

The Toyota Tundra is available in extended-cab (Double Cab) and crew-cab (CrewMax) configurations, with seating for five people.

A twin-turbo 3.4-liter V6 engine is standard in most versions of the truck, delivering 348 horsepower with SR trim and 389 horsepower in other models. A hybrid version of that engine, called i-Force Max, supplies 437 horsepower and is either optional or standard on every Tundra except the SR and SR5. Both engines pair with a 10-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive (RWD) or four-wheel drive (4WD).

The 2026 Tundra comes in seven trim levels: SR, SR5, Limited, Platinum, 1794 Edition, TRD Pro, and Capstone.

• SR

Though it is the base-level Tundra, the SR comes with 18-inch steel wheels, LED headlights and taillights, heated power-adjustable exterior mirrors, and a remote tailgate release function. Inside, the Tundra SR offers cloth seats, automatic climate control, and rear air-conditioning vents. An 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system is standard, equipped with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and several connected services plans with complimentary trial subscriptions.

• SR5

The Tundra SR5 supplies more power from the standard twin-turbo V6, is available in four different cab and bed configurations, and boasts a combination of the highest available payload and tow ratings among Tundras. The SR5 features 18-inch alloy wheels, an integrated trailer-brake controller, and selectable driving and tow/haul modes. Dual-zone automatic climate control and an eight-way power driver's seat are also standard.

• Limited

Starting with the Limited trim, all Tundras have a CrewMax cab style. This model rolls on 20-inch alloy wheels and features power-folding exterior mirrors, a hands-free tailgate release, and a more upscale exterior appearance. Inside, the Limited has a power rear window that lowers into the rear cab wall, added soft-touch interior surfaces, leather upholstery, and heated and ventilated front seats. The Limited also adds a 14.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system and additional driver-assistance tech.

• Platinum

Platinum editions get 20-inch alloy wheels, upgraded exterior lighting, and a 120-volt/400-watt power outlet in the cargo bed. A more luxurious bathed in natural light from a panoramic sunroof awaits, featuring ambient lighting, a heated power-adjustable steering wheel, massaging front seats, and heated and ventilated rear seats. This version of the truck also includes a 12.3-inch digital driver display, a 12-speaker JBL audio system, and trailer reversing technology.

• 1794 Edition

Equipped with a western-style styling theme, the Tundra 1794 Edition sits on machined-finish 20-inch wheels, features chrome exterior accents and 1794 badges, and adds a Saddle Tan leather interior with walnut wood trim.

• TRD Pro

The Tundra TRD Pro is the off-road-ready model, equipped with the more powerful i-Force Max engine, 18-inch BBS wheels, and all-terrain tires. Additionally, it features off-road suspension tuning, a front skid plate, Toyota's Multi-Terrain Select technology with Crawl Control, and an electronically locking rear differential. Other features include exclusive styling and lighting treatments, mud guards, Multi-Terrain Monitor camera views, and SofTex artificial leather upholstery.

• Capstone

As the most luxurious Tundra, the Capstone includes 22-inch wheels, power running boards, and a step to assist you in climbing into the cargo bed. Inside, you'll find upgraded leather, a 10.0-inch head-up display, and sound-deadening window glass.

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2026 Toyota Tundra Payload and Towing

The Tundra carries a 12,000-pound maximum towing capacity for standard-bed SR5 models and a maximum payload capacity of 1,940 pounds for standard-bed SR and SR5 models.

All Tundras except the SR and SR5 have a tailgate release embedded into the left taillight housing. Just bump the taillight with your elbow, and the tailgate will drop down. Depending on the trim level, wide towing mirrors and a Trailer Backup Guide are available.

2026 Toyota Tundra Fuel Economy

Toyota Tundra fuel economy estimates span from 19 mpg to 22 mpg in combined city and highway driving. The most efficient versions have the i-Force Max hybrid engine and RWD. The least efficient Tundras are 4WD and use the standard i-Force twin-turbo V6. However, the TRD Pro with its i-Force Max hybrid engine is also in this camp.

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2026 Toyota Tundra Safety Ratings and Features

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gave the 2026 Tundra CrewMax (crew cab) five out of five stars for overall safety, except for the TRD Pro when equipped with the Iso Dynamic seats. That version of the truck requires new side-impact testing before the NHTSA can assign an overall rating. Also, as of publication, the Double Cabs have not been assessed by the NHTSA.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave the 2026 Tundra CrewMax a Top Safety Pick+ rating, its highest, for the 2025 calendar year. As of publication, this rating had not carried over for the 2026 calendar year. Also, testing of the Double Cab models remains incomplete. However, this version earns "Good" ratings in two crashworthiness tests and "Acceptable" ratings in the Crash Avoidance and Mitigation category.

All 2026 Tundras come equipped with Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 (TSS 2.5). This package of driver-assistance technologies includes adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, and lane-centering assist. Blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and low-speed front and rear automatic braking (while parking) are optional.

While not strictly an active safety feature, Toyota's Trailer Backup Guide system is a helpful driver-assistance feature. This tech helps illustrate a straight path to the rear via the infotainment screen when a trailer is hitched up to the Tundra.

Jim Resnick

From racing exotic sports cars, to ranking new cars, to peeling back layers of cover up in an exhaust emissions scandal, Jim has chronicled the automotive sector for decades. Jim has also worked inside the corporate headquarters of three carmakers, and therefore understands how the automotive sausage is really made. But Jim’s affinity for vehicles takes a back seat to finding the truth and the cultural implications of modern transportation. He has also lectured at universities to engineering and policy students and faculty on the industry’s relationship with legislation in the wake of the diesel exhaust emissions scandal several years ago. Put simply, Jim reports on autos, mobility, tech, car culture, and the traffic jam of topics within.