A Japanese-brand truck primarily intended for the American market has received updates for the 2027 model year.
Toyota began production of its full-size pickup, the Tundra, in 1999, with the United States remaining the primary market for this model. The third generation of this truck was introduced in September 2021, and it competes in the American market against bestsellers such as the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, and Ram 1500. Sales of the Tundra in the US fell by 7.5% last year to 147,610 units, and in the first half of 2026, the figure decreased by 0.8% to 74,368 units.
Now, the Japanese brand's "domestic" office has announced updates for the 2027 Toyota Tundra. All trims feature a slightly revised front end: the truck gets a redesigned massive grille, a lower bumper section with integrated rectangular fog lights, and repositioned turn signals.
Changes are also present inside the refreshed Toyota Tundra. The standard equipment list now includes a 14-inch touchscreen for the infotainment system with enhanced voice control capabilities, as well as a built-in dashcam that records 20-second clips using the pickup's exterior cameras. The standard feature set also includes the Safety Sense 4.0 suite of safety systems.
One of the main updates for the 2027 Tundra is the introduction of a new off-road version with the "Trailhunter" suffix added to its name. It's worth noting that similar trims currently exist for models such as the 4Runner and Tacoma. The large Toyota Tundra Trailhunter pickup is based on the SR5 version but has received substantial upgrades.
This truck not only gets distinctive badges and emblems for the new version but also additional underbody protection, a modified OME (Old Man Emu) suspension, different front shock absorbers, and unique bronze alloy wheels shod in Michelin LTX Trail 265/70R18 tires. Additionally, the Trailhunter variant comes with Multi-Terrain Select and Crawl Control systems, as well as a rear differential lock.
The "heart" of the 2027 Toyota Tundra remains unchanged. The pickup is offered either with a twin-turbo 3.4-liter V6 engine producing a maximum of 394 hp, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission, or with the i-Force Max hybrid system based on the same engine, delivering a combined system output of 443 hp. It is expected that the Trailhunter version will have the "pure" V6 under the hood.
Pricing for the refreshed truck will be announced later by Toyota's American office. The current starting price for the pickup in the US is at least $57,860 (excluding delivery fees), which is equivalent to approximately 4.5 million rubles at the current exchange rate. It is expected that the Tundra Trailhunter will be cheaper compared to the current top-tier TRD Pro variant, which can be purchased for $72,565 (about 5.7 million rubles).
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