2026 Toyota Tundra: What's in stock, trim-level comparison, FAQ's.
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Updated 2026-05-28·/
Quick Answer
The 2026 Toyota Tundra is a full-size pickup built on the global TNGA-F body-on-frame platform, powered exclusively by twin-turbocharged V6 engines. The standard i-FORCE 3.4-liter twin-turbo V6 produces 389 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque, while the i-FORCE MAX hybrid pairs the same V6 with an electric motor for a combined 437 horsepower and 583 lb-ft. The lineup spans seven trims — SR, SR5, Limited, Platinum, 1794 Edition, TRD Pro, and Capstone — with Double Cab and CrewMax cab styles, three bed lengths, and rear-wheel or part-time 4WD. Maximum tow rating is 12,000 pounds and Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 is standard across the lineup.
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Highlights of the 2026 Toyota Tundra
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Seven trims for 2026: SR, SR5, Limited, Platinum, 1794 Edition, TRD Pro, and the luxury-flagship Capstone
Two powertrains, both twin-turbo V6: i-FORCE (389 hp / 479 lb-ft) standard, i-FORCE MAX hybrid (437 hp / 583 lb-ft) optional or standard depending on trim
Ten-speed automatic transmission across the entire lineup; rear-wheel drive standard, part-time 4WD with two-speed transfer case optional or standard
Maximum towing of 12,000 pounds when properly equipped; payload up to 1,940 pounds
Multi-link rear coil suspension across every Tundra — significantly better unloaded ride quality than the leaf-sprung outgoing truck
TRD Pro adds FOX QS3 internal-bypass shocks, IsoDynamic Performance front seats, and a 1.1-inch front lift on the i-FORCE MAX hybrid
Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 standard: pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, lane tracing assist, full-speed dynamic radar cruise, automatic high beams, and road-sign assist
Trim-Level Breakdown and Availability at Swope Toyota
Compare available trim levels to find the right Toyota Tundra for you. Pricing reflects current in-stock inventory.
Compare trimsTrim2 trims · 2 in stock
Limited1 in stock
Platinum1 in stock
Pricing
Starting price
$68,825
$74,287
Top price
$68,825
$74,287
Powertrain
Drivetrain
4WD
4WD
Fuel options
Gasoline
Gasoline
Engine
V6, 3.5L (3445 cc)
V6, 3.5L (3445 cc)
MPG (city / hwy)
17 / 22
17 / 22
Standard equipment — safety & driver assistance
Auto high-beam headlights
Blind-spot & rear cross-traffic alert
Crawl Control
Hill descent control & skid plates
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Lane keep assist
Multi-Terrain Select
Pedestrian & cyclist detection
Surround-view 360° camera
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Standard equipment — technology & infotainment
Built-in navigation
Color head-up display
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In-vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot
Premium audio (JBL)
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Push-button start with proximity key
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Wireless Qi phone charger
Standard equipment — comfort & convenience
Dual-zone climate control
Heated 2nd-row seats
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Heated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Remote engine start
Ventilated front seats
Standard equipment — interior & exterior
All-terrain tires
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Leather seating
Panoramic sunroof
Power-deployable running boards
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Inside the Toyota Tundra
Why Toyota retired the V8 in favor of twin-turbo V6
The third-generation Tundra dropped the long-running 5.7-liter naturally aspirated V8 in favor of two twin-turbocharged V6 powertrains. The standard i-FORCE 3.4-liter twin-turbo V6 makes 389 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque — both numbers comfortably ahead of the outgoing V8 — and the i-FORCE MAX hybrid pairs that same V6 with a motor-generator inside the ten-speed automatic for 437 horsepower and 583 lb-ft combined. The hybrid's torque peak hits at low engine speeds and stays flat across the rev range, which is why the Tundra now feels more decisive when launching a loaded trailer than the V8 truck it replaced.
Choosing between SR, SR5, Limited, Platinum, 1794, TRD Pro, and Capstone
SR is the work-truck base — vinyl seats, the smaller 8-inch touchscreen, and the i-FORCE V6 as the sole engine. SR5 adds appearance upgrades and the larger 14-inch touchscreen as an option. Limited is the volume mid-trim with leather seating, heated front seats, and the 14-inch screen standard. Platinum adds heated and ventilated front and rear seats, panoramic glass roof, and a head-up display. 1794 Edition is the western-themed luxury trim with saddle-brown leather and unique exterior badging. TRD Pro is the off-road flagship — i-FORCE MAX standard, FOX QS3 internal-bypass shocks, IsoDynamic Performance front seats, 1.1-inch front lift, 33-inch tires, and a black-painted hood scoop. Capstone is the full-size luxury flagship — chrome accents, semi-aniline leather, real American walnut interior trim, and a 12-speaker JBL premium audio system.
Towing, payload, and bed configurations
Maximum tow rating reaches 12,000 pounds on the SR with the 6.5-foot bed and tow package, and stays competitive across most CrewMax configurations. Payload tops out at 1,940 pounds on the SR Double Cab with the 8.1-foot bed. Three bed lengths are offered: 5.5 feet (CrewMax), 6.5 feet (Double Cab and CrewMax), and 8.1 feet (Double Cab only). The integrated trailer brake controller is standard on every trim, and the Trailer Backup Guide with Straight Path Assist is standard on Limited and above. Every Tundra carries a 4,000-pound bumper-pull rating without the tow package.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Twin-turbo V6 powertrains outperform the outgoing V8 on horsepower, torque, and EPA-estimated fuel economy
i-FORCE MAX hybrid delivers full-size-truck torque numbers while improving combined fuel economy
Multi-link rear coil suspension across every trim improves ride quality versus the leaf-sprung outgoing truck
Capstone trim genuinely competes with the Ford F-150 Limited and Ram 1500 Tungsten on luxury content
Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 standard across every trim, including the base SR
14-inch touchscreen, JBL audio, and digital gauge cluster available across most of the lineup
Strong predicted resale value supported by Toyota full-size-truck longevity
Cons
No diesel option — the F-150 Power Stroke and Ram EcoDiesel target a different fuel-economy buyer
EPA combined fuel economy on the i-FORCE V6 4x4 (around 19 mpg) trails the Ford F-150 EcoBoost
TRD Pro and Capstone pricing pushes well past $70,000
Maximum tow rating of 12,000 pounds trails the Ford F-150 (14,000) and Ram 1500 (12,750)
i-FORCE MAX hybrid is unavailable on SR and SR5 trims — buyers must step up to Limited or higher to get the hybrid
Who is the 2026 Toyota Tundra best for?
Best for work-truck and fleet buyers
Tundra SR or SR5 — i-FORCE 3.4-liter twin-turbo V6 making 389 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque, ten-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive standard with 4WD optional, and Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 across the board. The value entry point with up to 12,000 pounds of towing capacity when properly equipped — more than enough capability for jobsite hauling, equipment trailers, and fleet service.
Best for everyday family haulers
Tundra Limited or Platinum CrewMax — leather seating, heated front seats, the 14-inch touchscreen, JBL audio, and the choice of i-FORCE V6 or i-FORCE MAX hybrid. Platinum adds heated and ventilated front and rear seats, panoramic glass roof, and head-up display. The CrewMax cab provides full-size rear-seat legroom for daily kid duty without giving up bed space.
Best for off-road and trail users
Tundra TRD Pro CrewMax — i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain standard for 437 horsepower and 583 lb-ft of torque, FOX QS3 internal-bypass shocks, IsoDynamic Performance front seats, a 1.1-inch front lift, 33-inch tires, and Multi-Terrain Select with Crawl Control. The factory-built off-road flagship for shoppers who want full-size truck capability with serious trail hardware.
Best for luxury-flagship shoppers
Tundra Capstone CrewMax — i-FORCE MAX hybrid standard, semi-aniline leather seating, real American walnut interior trim, chrome exterior accents, panoramic glass roof, 22-inch wheels, and a 12-speaker JBL premium audio system. Cross-shop the Ford F-150 Limited and Ram 1500 Tungsten — the Capstone matches both on luxury content and adds Toyota's hybrid-drivetrain longevity record.
Why this matters around Elizabethtown
Swope Toyota in Elizabethtown, Kentucky stocks the 2026 Tundra across the SR, SR5, Limited, Platinum, 1794 Edition, TRD Pro, and Capstone trims with both Double Cab and CrewMax body styles, the choice of the i-FORCE 3.4-liter twin-turbo V6 or the i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain, and rear-wheel or part-time 4WD. The Tundra's 12,000-pound max tow rating and full-size payload capacity fit central Kentucky's mix of jobsite hauling, equipment trailering across Hardin and Nelson counties, recreational towing for boats and toy haulers around Rough River and Nolin Lake, and winter traction needs along the I-65 corridor. Service areas include Elizabethtown, Radcliff, Louisville, Bardstown, and the surrounding region.
New 2026 Toyota Tundra Inventory at Swope ToyotaLive
Current in-stock units at Swope Toyota in Elizabethtown, KY with full specifications, pricing, and direct links to each vehicle's detail page.
TRD Off-Road Package: Multi-Terrain Back MonitorWheels: 20" TRD AlloyPower Running BoardsHead Up Display (HUD)
Frequently Asked Questions about the 2026 Toyota Tundra
Two: the i-FORCE 3.4-liter twin-turbocharged V6 producing 389 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque, and the i-FORCE MAX hybrid pairing that same V6 with an integrated electric motor for a combined 437 horsepower and 583 lb-ft of torque. The hybrid is optional on Limited, Platinum, 1794, and Capstone, and standard on TRD Pro.
Up to 12,000 pounds when properly equipped with the towing package. Standard tow rating without the package is 4,000 pounds. The exact maximum varies by cab style, bed length, drivetrain, and powertrain configuration.
No. Toyota retired the 5.7-liter naturally aspirated V8 with the third-generation Tundra in 2022 and continues that decision for 2026. The standard i-FORCE twin-turbo V6 produces more horsepower and more torque than the outgoing V8, and the i-FORCE MAX hybrid produces dramatically more of both.
Capstone is the full-size luxury flagship of the Tundra lineup. It comes standard with the i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain, semi-aniline leather seating, real American walnut interior trim, chrome exterior accents, a 12-speaker JBL premium audio system, panoramic glass roof, and unique 22-inch wheels. It targets the same buyer cross-shopping a Ford F-150 Limited or Ram 1500 Tungsten.
MSRP starts in the low-$40,000s for the SR and reaches into the $80,000s for a fully optioned Capstone. Limited and Platinum land in the mid-$50,000s to mid-$60,000s; TRD Pro sits in the $70,000+ range. Pricing varies by trim, cab style, bed length, drivetrain, and option package.
The i-FORCE 3.4-liter twin-turbo V6 with 4WD is rated roughly 17 mpg city / 22 highway / 19 combined by the EPA. The i-FORCE MAX hybrid 4WD improves combined economy to roughly 20 mpg with significantly better in-town economy thanks to electric assist at low speeds.
Double Cab and CrewMax both seat five adults — two in front and three across the rear bench. CrewMax provides significantly more rear-seat legroom than Double Cab and is the choice for shoppers who routinely carry adult rear passengers.
Three: 5.5 feet (CrewMax), 6.5 feet (Double Cab and CrewMax), and 8.1 feet (Double Cab only). Bed configurations vary by trim — TRD Pro is CrewMax with the 5.5-foot bed only; SR is available in every cab/bed combination. The bed is composite-lined from the factory on every trim.
Every trim includes Toyota Safety Sense 3.0: pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, lane tracing assist, dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range, automatic high beams, road-sign assist, and proactive driving assist. Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert is standard on SR5 and above; the Trailer Backup Guide is standard on Limited and above.
Toyota covers the Tundra with a 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty, and (on the i-FORCE MAX hybrid) a 10-year/150,000-mile hybrid battery warranty. Two years / 25,000 miles of ToyotaCare scheduled maintenance are included.
Inventory turns daily. The Live Inventory section on this page shows the current count of 2026 Tundra vehicles at Swope Toyota across all trims, cab styles, bed lengths, and powertrains, with VIN-level detail and direct links to each vehicle.
Pricing reflects current in-stock inventory and is shown in the Trim-Level Breakdown above. The range narrows or widens as units sell — refer to the live inventory table on this page for the latest in-stock pricing across the SR, SR5, Limited, Platinum, 1794, TRD Pro, and Capstone trims.
Swope Toyota is in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, serving Hardin County and the surrounding central-Kentucky region including Radcliff, Louisville, Bardstown, and the Western Kentucky Parkway corridor. Visit our contact page for the address, directions, and hours.
Yes. Each in-stock vehicle in the Live Inventory section links to its individual detail page where you can request a test drive, ask about pricing, or start a finance application. You can also call Swope Toyota directly using the number in the page footer.
Yes. Swope Toyota's service department is factory-trained on the i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain shared by the Tundra, Tacoma, and Sequoia. The 10-year / 150,000-mile Toyota hybrid battery warranty applies to vehicles purchased here, and routine service follows the standard Tundra maintenance schedule.
