Toyota redesigned the Tundra for the 2022 model year, and the third-generation truck is still on sale, with 2026 models in showrooms. This guide covers its powertrains, trims, and cab and bed choices, and how it differs from the second generation sold from 2007 to 2021.
Third-generation basics
The current Tundra rides on Toyota's TNGA-F chassis, which Toyota also uses for the Tacoma and Sequoia. For 2022, Toyota gave it a new boxed, high-strength steel ladder frame, an aluminum-reinforced composite bed, and a multilink rear suspension with coil springs in place of the old leaf springs. Power goes through a 10-speed automatic.
Powertrains
There is no V8 in this generation. Instead, Toyota offers two versions of a twin-turbo 3.4-liter V6:
- i-FORCE: the gas-only engine. For 2026, KBB lists 348 hp and 405 lb-ft in the base SR, and 389 hp and 479 lb-ft in SR5 and higher trims.
- i-FORCE MAX: the hybrid version, with an electric motor and a battery under the rear seat, rated at 437 hp and 583 lb-ft for 2026.
Because the hybrid battery sits under the rear seat, confirm that any under-seat storage product is listed for i-FORCE MAX trucks.
Trims
The lineup runs SR, SR5, Limited, Platinum, 1794 Edition, TRD Pro and Capstone. For 2026, KBB lists the Double Cab only as an SR or SR5, gas-only CrewMax trucks from SR through 1794 Edition, and hybrid CrewMax trucks in Limited, Platinum, 1794 Edition, TRD Pro and Capstone form. At launch, the TRD Pro and Capstone came only as hybrid CrewMax models with the 5.5-foot bed.
Later updates include an available factory 3-inch lift kit and a blacked-out Nightshade package for 2024. For 2026, Toyota updated styling, comfort and technology, and KBB notes a 32.2-gallon fuel tank on all trims and a new TRD Rally package.
Cab and bed configurations
- Double Cab: full-size front doors and smaller rear doors, with a 6.5-foot or 8.1-foot bed.
- CrewMax: four full-size doors and a 5.5-foot or 6.5-foot bed. KBB lists 41.6 inches of rear legroom for the 2026 CrewMax versus 33.3 inches in the Double Cab.
There is no regular cab in this generation. The 6.5-foot bed appears on both cabs, so name the cab as well as the bed length when you check fit.
How it differs from the second generation
| 2nd gen (2007 to 2021) | 3rd gen (2022 on) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engines | 4.0L V6, 4.7L V8 and 5.7L V8 at launch; only the 5.7L V8 (381 hp) by 2021 | Twin-turbo 3.4L V6, gas or hybrid |
| Transmission | Five- and six-speed automatics at launch; six-speed by 2021 | 10-speed automatic |
| Rear suspension | Leaf springs | Multilink with coil springs |
| Bed | Steel | Aluminum-reinforced composite |
| Cabs | Regular Cab, Double Cab and CrewMax at launch; Double Cab and CrewMax by 2021 | Double Cab, CrewMax |
Since the cab, interior and bed were all redesigned, don't assume accessories for a 2007 to 2021 Tundra fit a 2022 or newer truck. Match the generation, cab and bed in the product listing.
Quick fit checklist
- Generation: 2022 and newer is the third generation; 2007 to 2021 is the second.
- Cab: Double Cab or CrewMax. Check the rear doors if you're unsure.
- Bed: 5.5, 6.5 or 8.1 feet. The window sticker shows it, or you can measure the bed floor from the front wall to the closed tailgate.
- Powertrain: i-FORCE or i-FORCE MAX, which matters for anything that sits under the rear seat.
- Trim and packages: a factory lift or an off-road trim can change what fits around the wheels and bumpers.
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