2027 Toyota Tundra Adds Standard 14-Inch Screen and New Trailhunter Package

Toyota is updating the Tundra for 2027 with a sharper front end, a new off-road-focused Trailhunter package, and a standard 14-inch touchscreen across the range. Toyota says full pricing and the complete spec sheet will follow in the fall of 2026, but the changes confirmed so far touch nearly every part of the truck, from its safety tech to its off-road hardware.

The Tundra competes with the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Ram 1500 in America’s largest and most profitable vehicle segment, where standard screen size and driver-assistance features can matter to buyers as much as horsepower figures. Toyota’s update leans into that comparison, standardising features that used to be optional and adding a dedicated overlanding package below its range-topping TRD Pro.

A New Trailhunter, Positioned Below TRD Pro

The Trailhunter package expands Toyota’s factory-built overlanding lineup, joining the Trailhunter versions already sold on the 4Runner, Tacoma and Land Cruiser. It brings a locking rear differential, Multi-Terrain Select and Crawl Control for tackling low-traction surfaces, plus stronger underbody protection to shield the truck’s mechanicals on rougher trails. Toyota positions the package below the flagship TRD Pro on price, putting factory-built off-road hardware within reach of buyers who don’t want to pay TRD Pro money.

Visually, Trailhunter models carry bronze-coloured wheels and exclusive badges, giving the package its own identity within the wider Tundra range rather than reading as an accessory pack bolted onto a standard truck. Toyota’s grade walk for 2027 spans SR, SR5, Limited, Platinum, 1794 Edition, TRD Pro and Capstone, with Trailhunter available as an additional package for buyers who want factory-backed off-road capability without stepping up to TRD Pro.

Bigger Screen, Standard Safety Kit

Every 2027 Tundra now comes with a 14-inch touchscreen as standard, running the latest version of Toyota’s Audio Multimedia system. The software was developed in North America in partnership with Toyota Motor North America and Toyota Connected North America, and it integrates AT&T’s 5G network alongside a “Hey Toyota” wake word for hands-free control of climate, route guidance and media.

The bigger news for safety-conscious buyers is what comes bundled in as standard. Toyota Safety Sense 4.0, the newest version of the brand’s driver-assistance suite, is now standard across the Tundra lineup rather than reserved for higher trims. The truck also gains a standard built-in Drive Recorder Dash Cam, which captures 20-second clips from the exterior cameras for both manual and triggered events, useful for documenting everything from a parking lot scrape to a genuine collision. Digital Key functionality has been expanded too: owners with an active Remote Connect trial or subscription can now manage access through their phone’s native digital wallet, alongside the existing Toyota app.

Two Powertrains, No Pricing Yet

Toyota continues to offer the Tundra with two engine options: a twin-turbo V6 for buyers who want strong towing and everyday performance from a gas engine, and the hybrid i-FORCE MAX powertrain for those who want more torque and a quicker response off the line. Neither powertrain’s output figures changed in this update, and Toyota has not published new EPA fuel economy or towing numbers alongside the styling and technology changes.

Toyota’s design team at CALTY reworked the front end with a squarer, more vertical grille treatment and rectangular fog lights built into the bumper, moving the Tundra’s face closer in style to the brand’s off-road-focused trucks. The grille design adapts across trims, giving the work-focused SR and SR5 models a different character to the more premium Platinum and Capstone grades, and a different one again to the rugged TRD Pro and Trailhunter.

With full pricing not due until the fall, shoppers cross-shopping a new full-size truck this summer are left comparing confirmed features rather than dollar figures. The standard safety suite and bigger screen put the Tundra roughly in line with what Ford and Ram already offer on comparable trims, while the new Trailhunter package gives Toyota a direct answer to Ford’s Tremor and Ram’s Rebel, aimed at buyers who want off-road ability without committing to a flagship trim’s price tag.

Timing counts for anyone shopping this segment right now. Ford and Ram already have refreshed trucks on sale with their own overlanding packages and larger standard screens, and Toyota’s decision to preview the Tundra’s features months ahead of pricing gives buyers a chance to weigh feature lists before committing to a specific trim. Dealers typically start taking early orders once Toyota confirms availability dates, even without a full price list, so shoppers set on a Trailhunter model can register interest with a dealer ahead of the fall announcement rather than waiting for pricing to land.

The standard Drive Recorder Dash Cam is worth singling out. Built-in dash cams have typically been an aftermarket purchase for truck owners, adding cost and a wiring job most buyers pay a shop to handle. Making it standard equipment on every 2027 Tundra removes that expense entirely and gives owners a factory-fitted system tied into the truck’s existing cameras rather than a separate windshield-mounted unit.