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Tested: 2026 Toyota Tundra TRD Performance Gets Loud Quick
Published: April 2, 2026
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David Gluckman
Contributing Editor
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Toyota isn’t making a big deal about it, but they are offering a little extra power for their twin-turbo 3.4-liter V-6. A new engine tune combines with intake and exhaust modifications to squeeze out an extra 29 horsepower from the Tundra’s available hybrid powertrain, bringing the total output to 466 horsepower. The peak torque stays the same at 583 pound-feet. The hybrid setup comes standard on the TRD Pro and other higher-end trims. This package is also available on non-hybrid Tundras, where it adds 32 horsepower, and on the hybrid-only Sequoia SUV. We previously tested a Sequoia with these upgrades, and now it’s the Tundra’s turn.
Subtle Visuals
With all the noise the 2026 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro already makes about being a TRD model, it’s easy to miss the small TRD Performance badge on the lower left side of the TRD PRO tailgate. Besides some loud side graphics (which we’ll skip), there’s not much else to advertise this package on the outside, but that badge could be bigger. Open the hood, and you’ll see two TRD-branded airboxes, each connected to its own turbo.
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A cat-back exhaust helps the 3.4-liter engine breathe easier. At the back, a TRD-style single tip replaces the standard Pro’s dual round outlets. The shape of this new piece looks inspired by the Tundra grille’s trapezoid-like geometry. Like the rest of the truck, it’s chunky.
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One last clue is hidden behind the fuel flap—a label saying “PREMIUM FUEL ONLY” with the TRD Performance logo—reminding you that you paid extra for this truck so you can spend more money at the pump. Thankfully, the modest upgrades don’t seem to hurt fuel economy. We averaged 15 mpg during our time with the TRD pickup, which is consistent with previous Tundra experiences.
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Pump up the Volume
With this setup, the peak power is reached at the same 5200 rpm, but max torque—unchanged at 479 pound-feet—is delivered 400 rpm earlier. Compared to an unmodified Tundra TRD Pro, the TRD Performance truck was 0.1 second quicker to 60 mph, the same difference as with the Sequoia, finishing in 5.6 seconds. Bigger improvements come in the rolling-start test, where this truck went from 5 to 60 mph in 6.2 seconds, 0.3 second faster than stock. Its 14.2-second quarter-mile run at 97 mph is quicker and faster, again by 0.3 second and 5 mph. If you’re looking for even more, you might need to explore aftermarket solutions that void the warranty to get a bigger power boost, as there are several options available.
HIGHS: Quicker than stock in every test, no fuel-economy penalty, a visually subtle upgrade.
With all that acceleration, the exhaust note can be, well, tiring. The performance cat-back system is only an improvement if your goal is loudness. At full throttle, it’s the same 80 decibels as the standard TRD Pro, but the drone on the highway is pretty annoying and gets old fast. At 70 mph, the performance exhaust puts 70 decibels into the cabin, three more than the standard setup. Compared to the exhaust that comes on the TRD Performance-modified Sequoia—where only the center exhaust pipe is replaced, going from 65 to 70 decibels—it’s more noticeable but less pleasant. And even with the exhaust upgrade, Toyota still pipes in fake engine noise that can’t be turned off.
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A catch-22: You might not want to floor it often, which means not getting the most out of the tune.
LOWS: Aftermarket tuners get more out of this V-6, makes loud louder, will people know it’s special?
The tune doesn’t fix the occasional lumpy shifts of the Tundra’s transmission. At partial throttle, the unit is constantly shifting through its 10 gears, and when you floor it, the gear changes come fast and hard, but not in a good way. This is one area where domestic half-ton trucks have a clear advantage.
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Chairs with Flair
Although not specific to TRD Performance, the cool IsoDynamic suspended seats that come standard on the Tacoma TRD Pro are now available on the Tundra for 2026 and were included in this test truck. While they take up already limited space in the Taco’s back seat, the Tundra CrewMax has more room, and our rear-seat passengers didn’t complain—they just asked why there are bike pumps on the back of the front seats.
The TRD Performance package is available on select Tundra trims and configurations for an extra $2999. It’s a more reasonable $2299 for the Sequoia, which makes less noise. However, if you simply want your TRD Pro to be louder, this is the modification package for you.
VERDICT: More power is nice, but the Sequoia with this package improves performance without the 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), $2999; TRD cast-aluminum running boards, $1219; IsoDynamic front seats, $980; Tow Tech package with wireless trailer camera, $850; bed step, $431; dash camera, $375; 2-year Connected Services trial offer, $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-in vented disc/13.6-in vented disc
Tires: Falken Wildpeak A/T AT3W
285/65R-18 116T M+S
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 145.7 in
Length: 233.6 in
Width: 81.6 in
Height: 78.0 in
Passenger Volume, F/R: 61/55 ft3
Curb Weight: 6270 lb
C/D TEST RESULTS
60 mph: 5.6 sec
1/4-Mile: 14.2 sec @ 97 mph
100 mph: 15.1 sec
Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.3 sec.
Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 6.2 sec
Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 3.4 sec
Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 4.1 sec
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
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