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Tested: 2026 Toyota Tundra TRD Performance with TRD Performance Upgrades
The 2026 Toyota Tundra has received a welcome power boost. With a new engine calibration and intake and exhaust modifications, the Tundra’s available hybrid powertrain now delivers an extra 29 horsepower, bringing the combined output to 466 hp, while peak torque remains unchanged at 583 lb-ft. The hybrid configuration is standard on the TRD Pro and other high-end trims, but the package is also available on non-hybrid Tundras, where it adds 32 hp, as well as on the hybrid-only Sequoia SUV. Car and Driver previously tested the Sequoia with the upgrades and now their testing is complete for the Tundra.
Subtle Visuals
With all the loud elements that the 2026 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro already has about its TRD status, the small TRD Performance badge in the lower left corner of the TRD PRO–embossed tailgate is easy to miss. Aside from some loud bedside graphics (no, thank you), there’s really no other way to advertise this package on the exterior, but that badge could be a bit larger. Pop the hood, and you’ll see a pair of TRD-branded airboxes, each responsible for its own turbo.
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Helping the 3.4-liter engine breathe a bit better is a cat-back exhaust system. At its rear terminus is a TRD-modified single tip replacing the standard Pro’s dual circular outlets. The shape of this new piece appears inspired by the Tundra grille’s trapezoid-like geometry. Like the rest of the truck, it’s substantial.
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One final telltale is located inside the gas flap—a label reading \”PREMIUM FUEL ONLY\” next to the TRD Performance logo—reminding you that you spent more on this truck to spend more at the pump. Thankfully, the modest upgrades don’t seem to hurt fuel economy. Car and Driver observed an average of 15 mpg during their time with the TRD pickup, which aligns with past Tundra experiences.
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Pump up the Volume
With this setup, the power peak remains at 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 quicker to 60 mph, the same difference as with the Sequoia, recording a time of 5.6 seconds. Bigger gains appear in the rolling-start metric, with this test truck accelerating from 5 to 60 mph in 6.2 seconds, 0.3 second faster than stock. The 14.2-second quarter-mile run at 97 mph is quicker and faster by 0.3 second again and 5 mph, respectively. If you’re looking for more significant gains, you may need to seek out a warranty-voiding aftermarket solution that offers a bigger boost in output, of which there are several.
HIGHS: Quicker than stock in every test, no fuel economy penalty, a visually stealthy upgrade.
With all that heavy acceleration, the exhaust note can be, well, exhausting. The performance cat-back system is only an improvement if your goal is loudness. At wide-open throttle, the system emits 80 decibels, the same as the standard TRD Pro, but the tonal quality is rather drone-y at highway speeds, which gets tiresome quickly. At a 70-mph cruising speed, the performance exhaust pumps 70 decibels into the cabin, three more than the standard setup. Compared to the exhaust that comes on the TRD Performance-equipped Sequoia—only the center exhaust pipe is replaced there, raising the volume from 65 to 70 decibels—it’s more noticeable but less pleasant. And even with the exhaust upgrade, Toyota continues to pipe in fake engine noise that cannot be deactivated.
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A Catch-22: You might not want to floor the accelerator very often, meaning you won’t get the most out of the tune.
LOWS: Aftermarket tuners can coax more out of this V-6, makes loud louder, will people know it’s special?
The tune does nothing to improve the Tundra’s transmission’s occasional rough shifting. At part throttle, the unit is busy shifting through its 10 gears, and with the pedal floored, gear changes come fast and furious, but not in a good way. This is one area where the domestic half-ton trucks have a noticeable advantage.
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Chairs with Flair
While not specific to the TRD Performance package, the unique IsoDynamic suspension seats, standard on the 2026 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro, are now available on the Tundra and were equipped on this test truck. While they reduce space in the already cramped back seat of the Tacoma, the Tundra CrewMax offers more room, and passengers in the back seat had no complaints—only questions about the bike pumps mounted on the front of the chairs.
The TRD Performance pack is available on select Tundra trims and configurations, adding an extra $2,999 to the price. It’s a more reasonable $2,299 for the Sequoia, which produces less noise. However, if you just want your TRD Pro to make more noise, this is the upgrade package for you.
VERDICT: More power is nice, but the Sequoia with this package enhances performance without the increased volume.
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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 offering, $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
C/D FUEL ECONOMY
Observed: 15 mpg
EPA FUEL ECONOMY