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Toyota Tundra

Born in Indiana, crowned Motor Trend Truck of the Year in 2000 and 2008.1

Researched October 30, 2026 from 36 sources

At a glance

0300600
190–504 hpPower
0510
4.4–8 s0–60 mph
0100200
174 km/hTop speed
0400800
300–790 N·mTorque
01,5003,000
1,785–2,754 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.12356

Engine
Gen 1–2: 3.4/4.0 L V6, 4.6/4.7/5.7 L V8; gen 3: twin-turbo V6/hybrid16
Layout
Front engine; rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive1
Gearbox
Gen 1: 5/6-speed manual, 4/5-speed auto; gen 2: 5/6-auto; gen 3: 10-auto16
Built at
Princeton plant, Indiana; then TMMTX, San Antonio, Texas, United States16

The story

Toyota built the US-made Tundra to take on Detroit's full-size pickups, offering its first pickup V8. The 2022 redesign swapped the V8 and rear leaf springs for V6 power and coils.123

1999: 2000-model launch in Indiana19992000: 245-hp V8, Truck of the Year20002005: VVT-i brings the V8 to 282 hp20052007: Larger second generation, 381-hp V820072008: San Antonio takes over production · 504-hp TRD, 4.4 seconds to 60 mph20082014: Major refresh brings the 1794 Edition20142022: New frame, rear coils, 14-inch screen · i-FORCE MAX delivers 437 hp2022 Toyota T100 (XK10/XK20): 1993–1998XK10/XK20Toyota Tundra, first generation (XK30/XK40): 2000–2006XK30/XK40Toyota Tundra, second generation (XK50): 2007–2021XK50Toyota Tundra, third generation: 2022–present 1995200020052010201520202025
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones13461218
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YearWhat happened
1993–1998Toyota T100 (XK10/XK20)
2000–2006Toyota Tundra, first generation (XK30/XK40)
2007–2021Toyota Tundra, second generation (XK50)
2022–presentToyota Tundra, third generation
19992000-model launch in Indiana
2000245-hp V8, Truck of the Year
2005VVT-i brings the V8 to 282 hp
2007Larger second generation, 381-hp V8
2008San Antonio takes over production
2008504-hp TRD, 4.4 seconds to 60 mph
2014Major refresh brings the 1794 Edition
2022New frame, rear coils, 14-inch screen
2022i-FORCE MAX delivers 437 hp
  1. 1999

    2000-model launch in Indiana

    The Tundra debuts in May for the 2000 model year, assembled at Toyota's new Princeton, Indiana, plant.1

  2. 2000

    245-hp V8, Truck of the Year

    Motor Trend awards the Tundra its Truck of the Year title; the original range includes Toyota's first pickup V8, a 245-hp 4.7-liter.1

  3. 2005

    VVT-i brings the V8 to 282 hp

    A 4.0-liter V6 replaces the 3.4; the V6 gains a six-speed manual option, and a five-speed automatic replaces the four-speed.1

  4. 2007

    Larger second generation, 381-hp V8

    The 5.7-liter V8 gets a six-speed automatic; tow ratings for that engine span 4,100–4,700 kg depending on body configuration.14

  5. 2008

    San Antonio takes over production

    San Antonio becomes the sole production site as the Tundra takes Motor Trend's 2008 Truck of the Year award.1

  6. 2008

    504-hp TRD, 4.4 seconds to 60 mph

    A dealer-installed supercharger ($5,875) and dual exhaust ($1,065) lift the 5.7-liter V8 to 504 hp; the regular-cab 4x2 tests at 4.4 seconds to 60 mph.5

  7. 2014

    Major refresh brings the 1794 Edition

    The cab and doors carry over, but the grille, fenders, tailgate, taillights and cabin are redesigned; the 1794 Edition joins.14

  8. 2022

    New frame, rear coils, 14-inch screen

    The third generation brings a boxed steel-ladder frame, multi-link rear coil springs and an available 14-inch cabin touchscreen.6

  9. 2022

    i-FORCE MAX delivers 437 hp

    A motor in the bell housing boosts the twin-turbo V6; the hybrid makes 437 hp and 790 Nm through a 10-speed automatic.6

Every generation

  • Toyota T100
    XK10/XK201993–1998
  • Toyota Tundra, first generation
    XK30/XK402000–2006
  • Toyota Tundra, second generation
    XK502007–2021
  • Toyota Tundra, third generation
    Toyota Tundra, third generation2022–present

Power over the years

From 190 hp to 504 hp in 8 years.

0200400600 20002005201020152020 hp 2000 · 190 hp · 3.4-liter V62000 · 245 hp · 4.7-liter V82005 · 236 hp · 4.0-liter V62005 · 282 hp · 4.7-liter VVT-i V82006 · 271 hp · 4.7-liter V8, rating change only2007 · 276 hp · 4.7-liter V82007 · 381 hp · 5.7-liter V82008 · 504 hp · Dealer TRD-supercharged 5.7-liter V82010 · 310 hp · 4.6-liter V82011 · 270 hp · Dual-VVT-i 4.0-liter V62022 · 389 hp · Twin-turbo V6, above SR2022 · 437 hp · i-FORCE MAX hybrid 504 hp Dealer TRD-supercharged 5.7-lite… 190 hp 3.4-liter V6
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YearHorsepowerModel
20001903.4-liter V6
20002454.7-liter V8
20052364.0-liter V6
20052824.7-liter VVT-i V8
20062714.7-liter V8, rating change only
20072764.7-liter V8
20073815.7-liter V8
2008504Dealer TRD-supercharged 5.7-liter V8
20103104.6-liter V8
2011270Dual-VVT-i 4.0-liter V6
2022389Twin-turbo V6, above SR
2022437i-FORCE MAX hybrid

Versions

11 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    Base / Work (first generation)

    2000–2006

  • Standard

    SR5 / Limited (first generation)

    2000–2006

  • SR / SR5 / Limited / Platinum / 1794

    Standard

    SR / SR5 / Limited / Platinum / 1794

    2014–2021

  • Special

    SX Package

    2019

    381 hp

  • Performance

    TRD Off-Road Package

    2019

    381 hp

  • Performance

    TRD Sport / TRD Sport Edition

    2009; 2019

  • Special

    Trail / Nightshade

    2021; 2026

  • Special

    TRD Rock Warrior

    2009

  • Limited

    TRD Rally Package

    2026

    389 hp

  • Limited

    1794 Limited Edition

    2024

    437 hp

  • Limited

    T3 Special Edition

    2003

How to spot one

Look for

  • First-gen Access Cab: rear-hinged back doors cannot open until the front doors do.48
  • From 2007, Double Cab has front-hinged rear doors; CrewMax pairs its crew cab with a short bed.1
  • 2023 Limited Hybrid CrewMax: rear cab glass rolls down.3
  • 2022 generation: huge open grille, sharp body creases and vertical taillights.16
  • First-gen TRD bed decals are clues; confirm the factory package from the VIN equipment record.17

Year by year

  1. 2003

    First-gen facelift adds a new grille and resin bumpers; V8 Access Cab gains the flared-fender StepSide bed.8

  2. 2004

    Double Cab arrives with four side doors, a power-down rear window and a longer wheelbase than the other first-gen cabs.8

  3. 2007

    The larger second generation introduces CrewMax; Double Cab now has conventional front-hinged rear doors.14

  4. 2014

    A raised hood, larger grille, reshaped fenders and tailgate spoiler identify the major second-generation refresh.1

  5. 2022

    The third generation adopts chiseled bodywork, a giant open grille and upright taillights.316

  6. 2026 (Canada)

    TRD Pro offers the new exclusive Wave Maker exterior color.12

Don’t confuse it with

  • Toyota T100

    The T100 extended cab has 2 doors; a first-gen Tundra Access Cab has 4, including rear-hinged back doors.1818

Against its rivals

  • Porsche Carrera S (2006)

    Tundra vs Porsche Carrera S (2006)

    0–97 km/h lower is better

    Tundra4.4 s
    Porsche Carrera S (2006)4.4 s
    5
  • Ram 1500 Limited (2019)

    Tundra vs Ram 1500 Limited (2019)

    Long-term fuel economy

    Tundra17 mpg
    Ram 1500 Limited (2019)14 mpg
    3
  • Ford F-150 XLT (2021)

    Tundra vs Ford F-150 XLT (2021)

    0–97 km/h lower is better

    Tundra6.2 s
    Ford F-150 XLT (2021)5.3 s
    16

Prices

Value today $3.8K–$63.5K4825

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$20K$40K$60K$80K 20052010201520202025 Value today: $3,800–$63,500 2003 · $29,540 · US T3, incl. $510 destination 2003 · $29,540 · US T3 special edition, 2003; includes $510 destination 2024 · $57,500 · 2024 1794 Edition, 1,900 miles, BaT2024 · $68,000 · 2024 1794 Limited Edition, just over 500 miles, BaT2024 · $10,000 · 2003 TRD Limited Access Cab Stepside, 108k miles, BaT2025 · $22,000 · 2003 V6 5-speed, 6k miles, BaT2026 · $63,500 · 2021 TRD Pro CrewMax 4x4, 21k miles, BaT2026 · $16,000 · 2005 Limited Double Cab 4x4, 100k shown, BaT2026 · $16,500 · 2010 SR5 Double Cab, 59k miles, BaT2026 · $7,500 · 2001 SR5 Access Cab V8, 104k miles indicated, BaT2026 · $28,800 · 2018 SR5 Double Cab TRD Sport 4x4, 111k miles, BaT2026 · $20,350 · 2004 Limited Access Cab V8 4x4, 151k miles, BaT2026 · $40,000 · 2008 SR5 regular cab 4x4, 25k miles, BaT2026 · $24,750 · 2022 SR Double Cab, 48k miles, BaT $68.0K BaT, 2024
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2003Launch price$29,540US T3 special edition, 2003; includes $510 destination
2003Price when new$29,540US T3, incl. $510 destination
2024Auction sale$57,5002024 1794 Edition, 1,900 miles, BaT
2024Auction sale$68,0002024 1794 Limited Edition, just over 500 miles, BaT
2024Auction sale$10,0002003 TRD Limited Access Cab Stepside, 108k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$22,0002003 V6 5-speed, 6k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$63,5002021 TRD Pro CrewMax 4x4, 21k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$16,0002005 Limited Double Cab 4x4, 100k shown, BaT
2026Auction sale$16,5002010 SR5 Double Cab, 59k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$7,5002001 SR5 Access Cab V8, 104k miles indicated, BaT
2026Auction sale$28,8002018 SR5 Double Cab TRD Sport 4x4, 111k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$20,3502004 Limited Access Cab V8 4x4, 151k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$40,0002008 SR5 regular cab 4x4, 25k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$24,7502022 SR Double Cab, 48k miles, BaT
2026Value today$3,800–$63,500

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 11 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 13 stories from its legend
    • “Beast passed a million miles, then went to Toyota”
    • “Schwarzenegger's pickup pitched younger buyers”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 4 generations

  • Market

    • 4 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

See all 36 sources
  1. Toyota Tundra - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  2. 2002 Toyota Tundra - Motor Trend motortrend.com
  3. 2023 Toyota Tundra Hybrid Long-Term Road Test: 40,000-Mile Wrap caranddriver.com
  4. Toyota Tundra History: Tracing the Full-Size Truck's Brief Lineage motortrend.com
  5. First Test: 2008 Toyota Tundra TRD Supercharged motortrend.com
  6. Absolute Powerhouse: Next-Generation 2022 Toyota Tundra media.toyota.ca
  7. 2022 Toyota Tundra First Drive Review: A Giant Leap Over the Old Truck thedrive.com
  8. 2000-06 Toyota Tundra | Consumer Guide Auto consumerguide.com
  9. 2014 Toyota Tundra Limited First Drive - Motor Trend motortrend.com
  10. Rugged, Powerful and Refined: The 2019 Toyota Tundra media.toyota.ca
  11. 2009 Toyota Tundra Gets New TRD Rock Warrior and Sport Edition Packages motortrend.com
  12. What’s New: 2026 Toyota Tundra media.toyota.ca
  13. 2024 Toyota Tundra 1794 Limited Edition Has Saddlebags for Seat-Back Pockets thedrive.com
  14. Toyota's Terminator 3 special edition Tundra to sell for $29,540 autoweek.com
  15. Motor Trend: "Terminator 3" Toyota Tundra motortrend.com
  16. 2022 Toyota Tundra vs. Ford F-150: Upstart Battles Old Hand motortrend.com
  17. Purchasing a 2000-2006 Tundra — First Gen Tundra firstgentundra.com
  18. Toyota T100 - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  19. Interview: Mike Sweers, Chief Engineer, Toyota Tundra and Tacoma motortrend.com
  20. Toyota Buys Victor Sheppard’s Million Mile 2007 Toyota Tundra motortrend.com
  21. Toyota Tundra Makes History Towing Space Icon media.toyota.ca
  22. Why Does the Terminator Drive a Toyota? - ABC News abcnews.com
  23. Forza Horizon 5 Series 5 Update forza.net
  24. Buy Forza Horizon 5 2020 Toyota Tundra TRD | XBOX xbox.com
  25. 21k-Mile 2021 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro CrewMax 4x4 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $63,500 on May 20, 2026 (Lot #243,510) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  26. No Reserve: 6k-Mile 2003 Toyota Tundra 5-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $22,000 on August 12, 2025 (Lot #204,851) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  27. No Reserve: 2005 Toyota Tundra Limited Double Cab V8 4x4 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $16,000 on June 17, 2026 (Lot #248,038) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  28. No Reserve: 2010 Toyota Tundra SR5 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $16,500 on July 3, 2026 (Lot #250,711) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  29. No Reserve: 2001 Toyota Tundra SR5 Access Cab V8 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $7,500 on October 5, 2026 (Lot #266,677) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  30. No Reserve: 25k-Mile 2008 Toyota Tundra SR5 4×4 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $40,000 on May 30, 2026 (Lot #245,267) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  31. 2018 Toyota Tundra SR5 Double Cab TRD Sport 4×4 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $28,800 on September 29, 2026 (Lot #265,604) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  32. No Reserve: 2004 Toyota Tundra Limited Access Cab V8 4x4 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $20,350 on September 2, 2026 (Lot #261,092) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  33. No Reserve: 48k-Mile 2022 Toyota Tundra SR Double Cab for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $24,750 on January 29, 2026 (Lot #228,216) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  34. 2024 Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $57,500 on November 14, 2024 (Lot #170,574) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  35. No Reserve: 2024 Toyota Tundra 1794 Limited Edition for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $68,000 on September 20, 2024 (Lot #163,457) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  36. No Reserve: 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD Limited Access Cab Stepside V8 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $10,000 on August 6, 2024 (Lot #157,404) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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  • abcnews.com
  • forza.net
  • xbox.com
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