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2017 Toyota Tundra: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2017 Toyota Tundra is a light-update model, not a redesign. The main change is a standard tow hitch receiver on 4.6-liter trucks, making the hitch standard across the entire lineup.
About the 2017 Toyota Tundra
2nd generation (2007-2021), in the post-2014 refresh period; 2017 is a quiet update year just before the broader 2018 safety and front-end update.
Toyota positions the Tundra as a big, durable full-size pickup that mixes V8 towing strength with a quieter, more comfortable cabin than many shoppers expect from a work-capable truck. It is built in Texas, sold in forms ranging from plain work truck to leather-lined luxury truck and factory off-roader, and marketed around dependability, straightforward hardware, and everyday usability rather than class-leading tech or headline numbers.
The 2017 lineup runs from the work-focused SR and everyday SR5 to the off-road TRD Pro and luxury-focused Platinum and 1794 Edition. TRD Pro has a 5.7-liter V8, four-wheel drive, lifted off-road suspension, Bilstein shocks, and a front skid plate. Limited adds leather, navigation, and power front seats, while Platinum and 1794 Edition feature heated and ventilated seats, JBL audio, parking sensors, and a moonroof.
What changed, by category
Structural
The tow hitch receiver became standard on 4.6-liter trucks, making it standard on every 2017 Tundra.
Tech
Navigation became standard on SR5. Limited gained standard power front bucket seats, including a new four-way power front passenger seat.
2017 Toyota Tundra specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, 5.7 Liter / V8, Flex Fuel, 5.7 Liter / V8, 4.6 Liter | V8, 4.6 Liter / V8, 5.7 Liter / V8, Flex Fuel, 5.7 Liter | V8, 5.7 Liter / V8, Flex Fuel, 5.7 Liter | V8, 5.7 Liter / V8, Flex Fuel, 5.7 Liter | V8, 5.7 Liter / V8, Flex Fuel, 5.7 Liter | V8, 5.7 Liter / V8, Flex Fuel, 5.7 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 6-Spd Seq Mode | Auto, 6-Spd Seq Mode / Auto, 6-Spd Sequential | Auto, 6-Spd Seq Mode / Auto, 6-Spd Sequential | Auto, 6-Spd Seq Mode | Auto, 6-Spd Sequential | Auto, 6-Spd Sequential |
| Drivetrain | 4WD / 2WD | 2WD / 4WD | 4WD / 2WD | 4WD | 2WD / 4WD | 2WD / 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas / Flexible Fuel | Gas / Flexible Fuel | Gas / Flexible Fuel | Gas / Flexible Fuel | Gas / Flexible Fuel | Gas / Flexible Fuel |
| MPG City | 13–14 mpg | 13–15 mpg | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | 13 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 17–18 mpg | 17–19 mpg | 17–18 mpg | 17 mpg | 17–18 mpg | 17–18 mpg |
| Horsepower | 310–381 hp | 310–381 hp | 381 hp | 381 hp | 381 hp | 381 hp |
| Torque | 327–401 lb-ft | 327–401 lb-ft | 401 lb-ft | 401 lb-ft | 401 lb-ft | 401 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 6500–10500 lb | 9800–9900 lb | 8900–9100 lb | 9200–9700 lb | 8800 lb | 8800 lb |
| Rear Legroom | 34.7 in | 34.7–42.3 in | 34.7–42.3 in | 34.7–42.3 in | 42.3 in | 42.3 in |
| Seats | 3–6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 2–4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | ||||||
| Automatic Headlights | ||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | ||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||||||
| Fog Lights | ||||||
| Heated Windshield | ||||||
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | ||||||
| Privacy Glass | ||||||
| Side Steps | ||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||
| Premium Audio | ||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||
| Subwoofer | ||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||||
| Memory Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||
| Tilt Wheel | ||||||
| Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2017 Toyota Tundra?
The biggest change is that every 2017 Toyota Tundra has a standard tow hitch receiver. For 2017, Toyota added the hitch to trucks with the 4.6-liter V8, which previously did not have it as standard equipment.
Was the 2017 Toyota Tundra redesigned?
No, the 2017 Toyota Tundra was not redesigned. It retains the post-2014 design, V8 engines, six-speed automatic transmission, and six-trim lineup with only a few equipment updates.
How is the 2017 Toyota Tundra different from the 2016 model?
The 2017 Tundra adds a standard tow hitch receiver to 4.6-liter trucks, makes navigation standard on SR5, and gives Limited a new four-way power front passenger seat as part of its standard power front seats. There are no engine, transmission, styling, or lineup-wide safety changes.
Did the 2017 Toyota Tundra get a new engine or transmission?
No, the 2017 Toyota Tundra has no new engine or transmission. The lineup remains V8-only, using 4.6-liter and 5.7-liter engines with a six-speed automatic transmission.
Did the 2017 Toyota Tundra receive a major safety update?
No, the 2017 Toyota Tundra did not receive a lineup-wide safety update. The broader safety-suite upgrade arrived for the 2018 model year.
2017 Toyota Tundra Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2017 Toyota Tundra.
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2017 Toyota Tundra
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