2027 Toyota Tundra Starts at $42,890, Adds Trailer ADAS

Toyota has filled in the major U.S. specifications and pricing for the 2027 Tundra, adding a $42,890 starting MSRP, two twin-turbo V6 powertrains, a 12,000-pound maximum towing claim and a new suite of trailer-specific driver-assistance features. The updated full-size pickup is expected to reach dealerships in fall 2026.

The November 5 release goes beyond Toyota’s July preview, which introduced the refreshed styling and Trailhunter package but left pricing and final specifications for later. Toyota now lists the 2027 truck on its U.S. Tundra product page, while a detailed Toyota Motor North America announcement describes the new equipment.

Two powertrains, including the i-FORCE MAX hybrid

The standard i-FORCE twin-turbocharged V6 is rated at 389 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque. The available i-FORCE MAX hybrid pairs the twin-turbo V6 with an electric motor for a Toyota-claimed 437 hp and 583 lb-ft.

Toyota lists a maximum towing capacity of 12,000 pounds and a maximum payload of 1,850 pounds for the U.S. model. Those are lineup maximums, not ratings for every truck. Cab style, bed length, trim, drivetrain and installed equipment can change the certified limit, so owners should use the label and documentation for their specific vehicle and trailer setup.

The $42,890 figure is the base MSRP for the SR before delivery, options and dealer charges. Toyota’s U.S. site lists 10 trims and packages, including SR, SR5, Limited, Platinum, 1794 Edition, TRD Pro, Capstone and configurations with the i-FORCE MAX powertrain. Buyers should compare the exact build rather than treating the base price as representative of an off-road or hybrid truck.

Trailhunter brings factory overlanding hardware

The new Trailhunter package is based on the SR5 grade. Toyota says it includes Michelin LTX Trail 265/70R18 tires, an Old Man Emu upgraded suspension, front recovery hooks, extra underbody protection, bronze-colored wheels and model-specific badging.

The package also combines four-wheel drive with a locking rear differential, Crawl Control and Multi-Terrain Select. Those systems can help manage traction and low-speed progress, but they do not change the need to judge terrain, clearance, payload and recovery points carefully.

TRD Pro receives its own 2027 changes, including Tundra-tuned FOX QS3 shocks, red tow hooks, improved output from the integrated light bar and fog lights, and an available Honeycomb exterior color. Toyota also lists available ISO-dynamic front seats intended to help stabilize occupants during rough-surface driving.

New trailer-specific driver assistance

The 2027 Tundra introduces Toyota’s Trailer Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, or TADAS. Toyota’s official technical description of the system identifies four main functions:

• Automated Trailer Detection uses rear radar and a camera to detect a trailer and estimate its physical characteristics, then sends that information to the redesigned Trailer Garage menu.
• Trailer Blind Spot Monitor expands the monitored area beyond the truck according to the detected trailer length.
• Trailer Lane Trace Assist can provide steering support to help maintain lane position in certain conditions, with logic intended to account for lane splits, uneven roads and some wind disturbances.
• Trailer Backup Guide adds dynamic guidelines, a slider interface, semi-automated steering support and jackknife-risk detection for low-speed maneuvering.

These remain driver-assistance features. They do not make the truck or trailer autonomous, and their operation depends on road markings, sensor visibility, trailer configuration and other conditions. Drivers remain responsible for speed, clearance, mirrors, load distribution and the trailer’s path.

The trailer systems sit alongside standard Toyota Safety Sense 4.0. The package includes updated versions of Toyota’s forward-collision, lane-support, adaptive-cruise and road-sign functions, but equipment names should not be read as guarantees that a system will prevent a collision.

Cabin and technology changes

A 14-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen and a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster are standard across the lineup. Toyota also adds a built-in Drive Recorder Dash Cam that can capture 20-second clips from the vehicle’s external cameras for manually selected or triggered events.

The truck uses Arene, the software platform developed by Woven by Toyota, to support connectivity, voice functions, safety-system enhancements and over-the-air updates. Some connected features may require account activation, network coverage or a paid subscription after a trial, so buyers should check the U.S. terms attached to the specific truck.

How the Tundra differs from the new Sequoia

The Tundra shares its 437-hp i-FORCE MAX output and much of the trailer-assistance story with the related SUV, but its price, body configurations, payload and maximum tow rating are different. Chiefs Review’s report on the 2027 Toyota Sequoia Trailhunter and trailer ADAS covers the three-row model separately.

For truck shoppers, the important 2027 changes are the clearer division between Trailhunter and TRD Pro, the standard larger displays and the integrated trailer-assistance tools. The final decision still depends on the exact cab, bed, drivetrain and powertrain combination needed for the intended load.

Featured image: Illustrative Toyota pickup photograph by Maaz Khan via Unsplash, used under the Unsplash License. The exact model and model year shown are not confirmed, and the image does not depict the 2027 Tundra Trailhunter described in this report.