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2027 Toyota Tundra: Off-Road Upgrades, Better Towing

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Driving the news: The 2027 Toyota Tundra now offers a new Trailhunter package, Fox QS3 shocks on the TRD Pro, and a suite of new trailer-assistance tech.

Why it matters: These updates improve the Tundra’s off-road and towing credentials, and the cabin, style, and tech all get light upgrades, too.

By the numbers:

  • Starting Price: $45,085 (including destination fee)
  • Max Output: 437 horsepower / 583 lb-ft (i-Force Max)
  • Max Towing: 12,000 lb (4×2 Double Cab)
  • Max Payload: 1,940 lb (SR 4×2 Double Cab w/6.5 ft. bed)

2027 Tundra Trailhunter debuts

Although it gets the full trim treatment on some other model lines, here it is a package based on the SR5 grade that includes:

  • Michelin LTX Trail tires in 265/70 in 18-inch wheels
  • Old Man Emu suspension
  • Front recovery hooks and additional underbody protection
  • Standard 4WD with Crawl Control and Multi-Terrain Select
  • Bronze-colored wheels
  • Exclusive exterior badging
  • Color-selectable fog lamps

TRD Pro gets Fox QS3 shocks

The TRD Pro is the most off-road-focused Tundra, and it upgrades its spec for 2027 with:

  • Fox QS3 shocks
  • Red tow hooks
  • Integrated light bar with greater lumen output
  • ISO-dynamic seats available
  • Honeycomb exterior color available

Towing gets smarter

The 2027 Tundra gains a new suite of Trailer Advanced Driver Assistant Systems (Trailer ADAS, or TADAS), including:

  • Automated Trailer Detection: Uses radar and cameras to help automatically detect the trailer
  • Trailer Backup Guide: Improved for 2027, this system offers semi-automated steering and improved visual guides
  • Upgraded Trailer Garage function
  • Trailer Blind Spot Monitor
  • Trailer Lane Trace Assist

New Look

The Tundra’s front end and cabin get aesthetic upgrades including:

  • Wider design elements
  • More rugged style
  • An all-new steering wheel look

Tech upgrade

The refreshed Tundra also gets upgraded to the latest Toyota Audio Multimedia system, including:

  • Standard 14-inch touchscreen
  • AT&T 5G integration
  • Standard Drive Recorder Dash Cam, Toyota’s first camera with playback available directly on the touchscreen display
  • Standard 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster