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2026 Toyota Tundra TRD Performance: More Noise, Same Numbers
Toyota adds 29 hp with intake and exhaust tweaks, but the real excitement is the new IsoDynamic suspension for 2026.
Toyota isn’t making a huge fuss about it, but they’re offering a little extra muscle for the Tundra’s twin-turbo 3.4-liter V-6. The new engine calibration, combined with intake and exhaust mods, bumps the hybrid powertrain’s output by 29 horsepower, bringing the total to 466 horses. Peak torque stays at 583 pound-feet. This hybrid setup comes standard on the TRD Pro and other premium trims, and it’s also available on the non-hybrid Tundra (adding 32 hp) and the hybrid-only Sequoia SUV. We tested the Sequoia with these upgrades, and now it’s the Tundra’s turn.
Visual Subtleties
With all the TRD branding on the 2026 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro, it’s easy to overlook the small TRD Performance badge on the lower left of the TRD PRO–embossed tailgate. Aside from loud bedside graphics (which most people skip), there isn’t much else to advertise this package on the outside, so that badge could be a bit bigger. Pop the hood, and you’ll find TRD-branded airboxes, each dedicated to its own turbo.
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The engine exhales a bit better thanks to a cat-back exhaust system. The rear termination features a TRD-styled single tip, replacing the standard Pro’s dual circular outlets. The shape echoes the trapezoidal geometry of the Tundra grille—chunky, like the rest of the truck.
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One last detail is hidden under the gas flap—a sticker that says “PREMIUM FUEL ONLY” with the TRD Performance logo, reminding you that you paid extra for the ability to pay more at the pump. Thankfully, the modest upgrades don’t seem to hurt fuel economy. We averaged 15 mpg during our test, which matches past Tundra performance.
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Pump Up the Volume
With this setup, the power peak occurs at 5200 rpm, but max torque—unchanged at 479 pound-feet—arrives 400 rpm sooner. Compared to an unmodified Tundra TRD Pro, the TRD Performance truck was 0.1 second faster to 60 mph, the same difference as the Sequoia, clocking in at 5.6 seconds. We saw bigger gains in the rolling-start metric, with this truck going from 5 to 60 mph in 6.2 seconds, 0.3 second quicker than stock. The quarter-mile clocked in at 14.2 seconds at 97 mph, which is faster by 0.3 second and 5 mph. If you’re looking for more output, you may need to explore aftermarket options, which are plentiful if you don’t mind voiding your warranty.
HIGHS: Faster than stock in every test, no fuel economy penalty, visually subtle upgrade.
With all that throttle, the exhaust can be loud. The performance cat-back exhaust only helps if your goal is sheer volume. At wide-open throttle, it hits 80 decibels, the same as the standard TRD Pro, but the tone is drone-y on the highway, which gets old quickly. At a 70-mph cruise, the performance exhaust pumps 70 decibels into the cabin, three more than the standard setup. Compared to the Sequoia’s performance exhaust (which only replaces the center pipe and goes from 65 to 70 decibels), it’s more noticeable but less appealing. Even with this exhaust upgrade, Toyota still pipes in fake engine noise that can’t be turned off.
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Here’s the Catch-22: You might not want to floor it very often, meaning you won’t get the most out of this tune.
LOWS: Aftermarket tuners extract more from this V-6, makes loud even louder, will people even know it’s special?
The tune doesn’t fix the Tundra transmission’s occasional lumpy shifts. At part throttle, the 10-speed auto shifts busily, and with your foot planted, gear changes come fast and furious—but not in a good way. This is one area where domestic competitors have a noticeable advantage.
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Premium Seats
While not specific to TRD Performance, the cool IsoDynamic suspension seats, standard on the Tacoma TRD Pro, are now available on the Tundra for 2026 and came on this test truck. They eat into the already tight back seat of the Tacoma, but the Tundra CrewMax offers more room, and we had no complaints from rear-seat passengers—just questions about why there are bike pumps on the back of the front chairs.
The TRD Performance pack is available on select Tundra trims and configurations for an extra $2,999. It’s a more reasonable $2,299 for the Sequoia, which sounds better and performs similarly. If you just want your TRD Pro to shout, this is the upgrade package for you.
VERDICT: More power is nice, but the Sequoia with this package adds performance without the excessive noise.
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Specifications
2026 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro
Vehicle Type: Front-engine, front-motor, rear/4-wheel drive, 5-passenger, 4-door pickup
PRICE
Base/As Tested: $74,660 / $82,388
Options: TRD Performance package (dual air intake, cat-back exhaust, TRD Performance badge), $2,999; TRD cast-aluminum running boards, $1,219; IsoDynamic front seats, $980; Tow Tech package with wireless trailer camera, $850; bed step, $431; dash camera, $375; 2-year Connected Services trial, $325; TRD Pro Tow package (heated power tow mirrors with LED turn signals, 360-degree camera system), $290; TRD Pro bed lettering in black, $160; chrome front bumper lettering, $99
POWERTRAIN
Twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve 3.4-liter V-6, 421 hp, 479 lb-ft + AC motor, 48 hp, 184 lb-ft (combined output: 466 hp, 583 lb-ft; nickel-metal hydride battery pack)
Transmission: 10-speed automatic
CHASSIS
Suspension, F/R: Control arms/Live axle
Brakes, F/R: 13.9-inch vented disc / 13.6-inch vented disc
Tires: Falken Wildpeak A/T AT3W
285/65R-18 116T M+S
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 145.7 inches
Length: 233.6 inches
Width: 81.6 inches
Height: 78.0 inches
Passenger Volume, F/R: 61 / 55 cubic feet
Curb Weight: 6,270 lbs
C/D TEST RESULTS
60 mph: 5.6 seconds
1/4-Mile: 14.2 seconds @ 97 mph
100 mph: 15.1 seconds
Results above exclude 1-ft rollout of 0.3 seconds.
Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 6.2 seconds
Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 3.4 seconds
Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 4.1 seconds
Top Speed (gov ltd): 107 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 190 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 0.68 g
Interior Sound
Idle: 31 dBA / 1 sone
Full Throttle: 80 dBA
70-mph Cruising: 70 dBA / 26 sone
SONES EXPLAINED
C/D FUEL ECONOMY
Observed: 15 mpg
EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Combined/City/Highway: 19/18/20 mpg
C/D TESTING EXPLAINED
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