Toyota’s New Tundra Trailhunter Package Brings Overlanding Gear Without the TRD Pro Price Tag

Toyota’s full-size Tundra has been struggling to keep up in sales against its Detroit rivals and even its own Tacoma. But a mid-cycle refresh for the 2027 model year, along with a new Trailhunter package, aims to give the pickup a much-needed boost. The Trailhunter trim, already familiar from the 4Runner and Tacoma, now lands on the Tundra as a more budget-friendly off-road option built on the SR5 grade, which started around $46,000 for 2026.

This isn’t just a sticker package. The Trailhunter comes with Michelin LTX Trail tires, an Old Man Emu suspension upgrade, front recovery hooks, and extra underbody protection. Toyota also adds Multi-Terrain Select, Crawl Control, and a locking rear differential. Bronze wheels and unique badging set it apart visually.

The idea is to offer a factory-backed overlanding rig that costs less than the top-tier TRD Pro, though we’ll have to wait for final pricing to see exactly how much. Since the SR5 is non-hybrid, the Trailhunter likely sticks with the 389-horsepower twin-turbo V6 rather than the 437-horse i-FORCE MAX hybrid.

The rest of the Tundra lineup gets subtle visual updates for 2027: repositioned turn signals, minor grille and bumper tweaks, an improved grille-mounted LED light bar, and optional RIGID fog lights. The bigger news is inside. Every Tundra now comes standard with a 14-inch touchscreen running Toyota’s latest software, with AT&T 5G, customizable widgets, and enhanced voice controls.

A built-in Drive Recorder is also standard, capturing 20-second clips from the exterior cameras. 0 is included across the board. Full specs and pricing arrive this fall, but expect a small bump over the 2026 base price of $41,260.