2027 Toyota Tundra First Look: Trailhunter, Technology, and Styling Updates

The 2027 Toyota Tundra adds a new Trailhunter package, sharper exterior styling, a standard 14-inch multimedia display, an integrated Drive Recorder, and Toyota Safety Sense 4.0. Gas and i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrains will continue to give full-size truck shoppers choices for work, recreation, and everyday driving.¹

That range of uses fits truck ownership in South County. A Tundra can handle weekday travel out by Roger Williams Way, carry project supplies when work moves closer to home, and load up for family or waterfront plans once the weekend arrives.

Complete specifications and pricing are scheduled to be announced in fall 2026. Here is what has been confirmed for the new Tundra so far.

What Is New for the 2027 Toyota Tundra?

The major 2027 Toyota Tundra updates include:

• A new Trailhunter package based on the SR5 grade
• A sharper, more vertically aligned front-end design
• A standard 14-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia display
• A standard built-in Drive Recorder
• Standard Toyota Safety Sense 4.0¹

The announced grade lineup includes SR, SR5, Limited, Platinum, 1794 Edition, TRD Pro, and Capstone. Trailhunter will be offered as an available SR5 package rather than as a separate grade.¹

What Is the 2027 Toyota Tundra Trailhunter Package?

The 2027 Tundra Trailhunter is an available SR5-based package that combines factory-installed hardware for overlanding and enhanced trail performance.

Confirmed Trailhunter equipment includes:

• Michelin LTX Trail 265/70R18 tires
• An upgraded Old Man Emu suspension
• Front recovery hooks
• Additional underbody protection
• Multi-Terrain Select
• Crawl Control
• A locking rear differential
• Bronze-colored wheels
• Exclusive Trailhunter badges¹

The package brings its tires, suspension, protection, recovery equipment, and off-road technology together in one coordinated configuration. That gives shoppers a factory-built alternative to assembling the core hardware one component at a time.

Trailhunter also establishes a different role from the more performance-oriented TRD Pro. Its equipment is centered on overlanding, traction, low-speed control, and greater preparation for demanding terrain.

Powertrain, cab, bed, drivetrain, and pricing details for the Trailhunter package will be included with the complete 2027 specifications.

What Changed in the 2027 Tundra’s Exterior Design?

The 2027 Tundra receives a crisper, more squared-off front-end treatment while retaining the substantial proportions of the current generation.

A wide center lower bumper reinforces the truck’s planted stance. Rectangular fog lights are integrated into the bumper, while rugged hexagonal grille themes give individual grades their own visual character. The grille-mounted LED light bar has also been upgraded for brighter output, with RIGID fog lights and front recovery hooks available.¹

The refreshed design creates clearer visual separation across the lineup. Trailhunter, TRD Pro, premium grades, and work-focused configurations can use different combinations of grilles, wheels, lighting, badging, and exterior details without losing the recognizable Tundra shape.

Is the 14-Inch Tundra Multimedia Screen Standard?

Yes. Every 2027 Toyota Tundra will include a standard 14-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia display.

The latest system places vehicle settings, entertainment, compatible smartphone functions, navigation services, and connected features within a large central interface. Its customizable home screen allows drivers to arrange widgets around the functions they use most often.²

Key multimedia updates include:

• AT&T 5G network connectivity
• A customizable home screen
• Selectable widgets
• Updated embedded Voice Assistant functions
• Faster responses to supported “Hey Toyota” prompts
• Available enhanced Digital Key functionality²

The large display adds practical value during days that combine several different routines. Clear access to vehicle and navigation functions can help when the morning starts with a school stop near Quidnessett Elementary and the afternoon includes unfamiliar roads or a longer regional drive.

Some multimedia and connected functions require compatible equipment, an active trial or subscription, a supported device, and network availability.

How Does the Built-In Drive Recorder Work?

The 2027 Tundra includes a standard Drive Recorder that uses the truck’s equipped exterior cameras.

When enabled, the system can capture 20-second clips during manually initiated or triggered events. Available camera views depend on the individual truck’s equipment, including front and rear cameras or a Panoramic View Monitor. Clips can be viewed through the multimedia display and transferred using a USB flash drive.¹ ²

The integrated setup provides dashcam-style functionality without requiring a prominent accessory camera inside the cabin. It can help document events during commuting, parking, family travel, and longer trips.

Drivers should review system settings, storage requirements, operating limitations, and applicable privacy laws before recording or sharing footage.

Available Digital Key Supports Shared Vehicle Access

Enhanced Digital Key will be available for the 2027 Tundra.

Supported users can manage the feature through a compatible device’s Apple, Google, or Samsung digital wallet. Available functions include locking, unlocking, starting, and operating a supported vehicle. Permissions can also be shared with up to five additional drivers.²

Digital Key requires an active Remote Connect trial or subscription through the Toyota app, 5G network availability, and a compatible ultrawide-band-enabled smart device. Once configured, near-field communication can continue to provide access for a period of time even when the device has no remaining battery power.²

The feature can simplify access in a household where more than one person uses the truck or needs to retrieve equipment from the cab.

Available Inverter Power Adds Work and Weekend Utility

The 2027 Tundra offers an available 2.4-kW inverter on i-FORCE MAX grades. It can provide power for compatible tools, equipment, and recreational devices at a job location, campsite, or other place without convenient access to a conventional outlet.¹

That additional flexibility complements the Tundra’s broader utility. The same truck that carries home-project equipment can also handle bikes, coolers, chairs, and family gear for a day at Goddard Memorial State Park.

Owners should confirm that connected equipment falls within the inverter’s capacity and follow the operating instructions supplied with the truck.

What Powertrains Will the 2027 Toyota Tundra Offer?

The 2027 Tundra lineup will include both gas and i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain choices.

The gas powertrain uses a twin-turbocharged V6. The available i-FORCE MAX system adds hybrid assistance for greater torque and responsive performance.¹

Complete 2027 horsepower, torque, towing, payload, and fuel-economy figures have not yet been released. Those ratings will be important for drivers comparing daily performance, work requirements, recreational equipment, and trailer needs.

Exact towing and payload capability can vary according to the truck’s configuration, installed equipment, passengers, cargo, and other factors. Anyone planning to tow a boat for time around the West Passage should match the final truck configuration to the loaded weight and requirements of the specific trailer.

Toyota Safety Sense 4.0 Is Standard

Every 2027 Tundra will include Toyota Safety Sense 4.0. The updated suite uses revised hardware and detection capabilities to support an attentive driver.¹

These technologies do not replace safe vehicle operation, driver attention, or sound judgment. Feature performance can be affected by road, weather, traffic, and vehicle conditions.

Which 2027 Toyota Tundra Grades Will Be Available?

The announced 2027 Toyota Tundra lineup includes:

• SR
• SR5
• Limited
• Platinum
• 1794 Edition
• TRD Pro
• Capstone
• Available Trailhunter package for the SR5¹

Equipment, packages, configurations, and pricing for each grade will be detailed with the complete 2027 Tundra specifications.

2027 Toyota Tundra FAQ

Is Trailhunter a separate 2027 Tundra grade?

No. Trailhunter is an available package based on the SR5 grade.

What comes with the Tundra Trailhunter package?

The announced equipment includes Michelin LTX Trail tires, an upgraded Old Man Emu suspension, front recovery hooks, additional underbody protection, Multi-Terrain Select, Crawl Control, a locking rear differential, bronze-colored wheels, and Trailhunter badges.

Will the 2027 Toyota Tundra offer a hybrid?

Yes. The lineup will include gas and i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain choices. Complete output and configuration details are still to come.

Does every 2027 Tundra have a 14-inch screen?

Yes. The 14-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia display will be standard across the lineup.

Is the Tundra Drive Recorder standard?

Yes. A built-in Drive Recorder will be standard. Available camera coverage depends on the cameras installed on the individual truck.

How much will the 2027 Toyota Tundra cost?

Pricing has not been released. Complete specifications and pricing are scheduled to be announced in fall 2026.

Follow the 2027 Toyota Tundra at Nucar Toyota of North Kingstown

The 2027 Toyota Tundra expands the full-size truck lineup with a new factory-equipped overlanding package, more standard technology, updated styling, and gas or hybrid powertrain choices. It brings together the flexibility needed for workdays, family responsibilities, home projects, and weekends spent carrying equipment toward the water or farther across New England.

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