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Tundra TRD Performance Gets Loud Quick: A 2026 Power Boost Review New Engine Calibration and Intake System Drive Up Horsepower and Torque for Toyota’s Flagship Truck For sale near you: Check out 2026 Toyota Tundra models for sale in your area View exterior photos Michael Simari | Car and Driver Toyota has quietly rolled out an upgrade for its 3.4-liter twin-turbo V-6 engine, pushing the Tundra’s available hybridized powertrain to new heights. This engine recalibration, paired with a revised intake and exhaust system, adds 29 horsepower to the hybrid setup, reaching a total of 466 hp. Torque remains steady at 583 lb-ft. While the hybrid configuration is standard on the TRD Pro and other high-tier trims, the upgrade is also available on non-hybrid Tundras, contributing an extra 32 hp, and the hybrid-only Sequoia SUV. Having previously tested the Sequoia with these enhancements, it’s now the Tundra’s turn in the spotlight. Subtle Visual Improvements Despite the existing TRD branding on the 2026 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro, the subtle TRD Performance badge, located in the lower left corner of the tailgate, can easily go unnoticed. Aside from potentially loud bedside graphics (which many buyers may skip), there are minimal external indicators of this package. However, the badge is a welcome reminder of the additional power under the hood, accompanied by TRD-branded airboxes, each dedicated to its respective turbo. For sale near you: Check out 2026 Toyota Tundra models for sale in your area View exterior photos Michael Simari | Car and Driver The 3.4-liter engine benefits from improved airflow via a cat-back exhaust system. At the rear, a TRD-branded single tip replaces the standard dual circular outlets of the Pro. The shape of this new tip mirrors the trapezoidal design of the Tundra grille and, like the rest of the truck, feels robust and substantial. More on the Tundra 2026 Toyota Tundra Details, Pricing, and Specs 2026 Toyota Tundra Hybrid Details, Pricing, and Specs Spied! Tundra TRD Hammer with Raptor-Like Upgrades A final telltale marker is found inside the fuel flap: a label instructing “PREMIUM FUEL ONLY” alongside the TRD Performance logo. This serves as a reminder that upgrading this truck means spending more at the pump. Fortunately, the modest power gains don’t seem to impact fuel economy negatively. We observed an average of 15 mpg during our time with the TRD pickup, which aligns with past Tundra performance. For sale near you: Check out 2026 Toyota Tundra models for sale in your area View interior photos Michael Simari | Car and Driver Power and Performance Under the Hood With this revised setup, the peak power is achieved at the same 5200 rpm, but max torque—unchanged at 479 lb-ft—is delivered 400 rpm sooner. Compared to an unmodified Tundra TRD Pro, the TRD Performance truck was 0.1 second faster to 60 mph, matching the Sequoia’s delta, with a final time of 5.6 seconds. More significant gains are evident in the rolling-start metric, where this test truck moved from 5 to 60 mph in 6.2 seconds, 0.3 second quicker than the stock version. The quarter-mile run at 14.2 seconds at 97 mph is both quicker and faster by 0.3 second and 5 mph, respectively. If you’re seeking even greater performance, you may need to look towards warranty-voiding aftermarket solutions offering larger power increases. HIGHS: Faster than stock in every test, no fuel economy penalty, a visually stealthy upgrade. With such a responsive engine, the exhaust note can become… pronounced. The performance cat-back system is only an improvement if your goal is maximum volume. At wide-open throttle, the sound level is 80 decibels, the same as the standard TRD Pro, but the tonal quality is rather drone-y on the highway, which grows tiresome quickly. At a 70 mph cruising speed, the performance exhaust introduces 70 decibels into the cabin, three more than the standard setup. Compared to the exhaust that comes with the TRD Performance-ified Sequoia, which replaces only the center exhaust pipe (raising the sound level from 65 to 70 decibels), it’s more noticeable and less pleasing. Even with the exhaust upgrade, Toyota continues to pipe in faux engine noise that cannot be disabled. View exterior photos Michael Simari | Car and Driver This creates a dilemma: you might hesitate to push the accelerator very often, which prevents you from fully experiencing the tune’s potential. LOWS: Aftermarket tuners extract more power from this V-6, increases overall volume, will its special status be obvious? The tune doesn’t improve the occasional lumpy shifts of the Tundra transmission. At partial throttle, the unit works through its 10 gears with some busyness, and when pushed, gear changes are rapid but not smooth. This is an area where domestic half-ton trucks hold a noticeable edge. Michael Simari | Car and Driver View interior photos Michael Simari | Car and Driver Comfort and Interior Features While not exclusive to the TRD Performance package, the IsoDynamic suspension seats—standard on the Tacoma TRD Pro—are now available on the Tundra for 2026 and were included in this test truck. These seats reduce an already cramped back seat in the Taco, but the Tundra CrewMax offers more interior space, and our rear-seat occupants had no complaints, only questions about the bike pumps attached to the back of the front seats. The TRD Performance package is offered on select Tundra trims and configurations, adding $2,999 to the price. It’s a more affordable $2,299 for the Sequoia, which offers a more balanced performance-to-noise ratio. However, if you simply want your TRD Pro to be louder, this is the package for you. VERDICT: More power is appealing, but the Sequoia with this package improves performance without the excessive noise. View exterior photos Michael Simari | Car and Driver ➡️ Skip the lot. Let Car and Driver help you find your next car. Shop New Cars Shop Used Cars Specs Panel Icon 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-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: 6,270 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 EXPLAIN