The 2026 Toyota Tundra arrives with targeted upgrades that build on the already-strong foundation of the 2025 model. For drivers in Ardmore, PA who tow, haul, and explore year-round, the key story is continuity in power and capability, plus smart refinements in comfort, equipment, and convenience.
Notable Updates
Toyota focused the 2026 updates on cabin refinement, off-road comfort, and everyday usability. The Capstone grade now features a revised interior with Shale Premium Textured leather-trimmed seats, enhancing its range-topping luxury feel. The Limited grade transitions to new leather-trimmed seats in black or grey with fresh contrast stitching patterns, bringing more visual polish to one of the most popular trims.
For off-road-focused buyers, TRD Pro can now be ordered with ISO Dynamic seats, similar to those in the Tacoma TRD Pro, designed to improve comfort and control during aggressive off-road driving. Power running boards are newly available on Platinum and 1794 Edition models equipped with the TRD Off-Road Package, making cab access easier with lifted trucks. The SX Package now includes 20-inch wheels, adding more visual presence from the factory.
Toyota also improves day-to-day comfort and utility. Double Cab models now gain rear center console air vents, improving airflow for back-seat passengers. All grades with single-zone climate control adopt an S-Flow smart climate management system, which helps direct airflow more intelligently. A 32.2-gallon fuel tank is now standard on every 2026 Tundra, and all models, including SR, now include a trailer hitch with 7/4-pin connector, making towing prep easier across the lineup. Finally, TRD Pro gains an all-new exclusive color, Wave Maker, for 2026.
Unchanged Features: Core Strengths
The core of the Tundra story carries over from 2025. Both years share the same powertrains: a twin-turbo i-FORCE V6 rated at 389 hp and 479 lbs.-ft. of torque, and the available i-FORCE MAX hybrid that delivers 437 hp and 583 lbs.-ft. of torque. Both engines use a 10-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with sequential shift mode and specific TOW/HAUL logic, so performance and towing feel remain familiar from 2025 to 2026.
Maximum towing capacity continues at up to 12,000 lbs. when properly equipped, and maximum payload remains up to 1,940 lbs., depending on configuration. The fully boxed frame, multi-link rear suspension, and sheet-molded composite bed with aluminum reinforcing cross members all carry over, along with the lineup of grades: SR, SR5, Limited, Platinum, 1794 Edition, TRD Pro, and Capstone.
Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5 remains standard on every 2025 and 2026 Tundra, including Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Lane Tracing Assist, Road Sign Assist, and Automatic High Beams. Available Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and available Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking also continue across both years.
The audio multimedia system likewise carries over, with a standard 8-inch touchscreen and an available 14-inch touchscreen, both supporting advanced voice, touch controls, and familiar smartphone-style interactions.
2025 vs. 2026: How They Compare for Ardmore, PA Drivers
For shoppers at Ardmore Toyota, the 2025 and 2026 Tundra share the same core strengths: powerful twin-turbo V6 and hybrid options, impressive 12,000-lb. max towing, robust chassis engineering, and a full spread of trims from work-ready SR to luxury-focused Capstone.
The reasons to move up to 2026 center on refinement and convenience. The larger standard fuel tank and standard hitch with 7/4-pin wiring on every grade make towing more straightforward. Updated interiors on Capstone and Limited, the availability of ISO Dynamic seats on TRD Pro, added rear vents on Double Cab models, and the new Wave Maker color all give the 2026 Tundra a more polished and tailored feel without changing the fundamental formula that made the 2025 model so strong.
See the Tundra Lineup at Ardmore Toyota
If you’re comparing remaining 2025 inventory to incoming 2026 models in Ardmore, PA, you’ll find the same proven performance foundation in both, with 2026 adding comfort, appearance, and convenience upgrades. Visit Ardmore Toyota to walk through the trims side by side, explore i-FORCE and i-FORCE MAX options, and choose the Tundra that best fits your work, towing, and weekend plans.
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