“I would caution them that the Tundra doesn't have the best technology (e.g., no keyless entry or start, no WIFI, etc.) and that I wish it offered a diesel option or at least an engine with better gas mileage.”
2018 Toyota Tundra: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2018 Toyota Tundra is that Toyota Safety Sense-P, a suite of driver-assistance features, became standard on every trim. This was a useful mid-cycle update rather than a full redesign.
About the 2018 Toyota Tundra
2nd-generation Tundra (2007-2021), in the post-2014 redesign era; 2018 is a light refresh year with updated front styling and newly standard driver-assistance tech.
Toyota positions the Tundra as a Texas-built full-size pickup that balances real towing and hauling ability with a roomy cabin and straightforward controls. The message is broad-use versatility: jobsite work, towing a trailer, weekend trips, and family travel. Compared with Detroit rivals, Toyota leans more on durability, standard safety tech for 2018, strong V8 power, and the especially roomy CrewMax cabin than on having the newest cabin tech or the widest configuration range.
The 2018 Tundra ranges from the work-focused SR and everyday SR5 to the comfort-oriented Limited and luxury-focused Platinum and 1794 Edition. Every version uses a V8, while upper trims stand out with features such as leather seating, navigation, heated and ventilated front seats, and JBL audio.
What changed, by category
Safety
Toyota Safety Sense-P became standard across the entire lineup.
Styling
Toyota refreshed the front end with trim-specific grilles and lighting. Limited, Platinum, and 1794 Edition models received full LED lighting, while SR and SR5 models used updated halogen headlights with LED daytime running lights.
Structural
The two-door Regular Cab was discontinued. Every 2018 Tundra is a four-door Double Cab or CrewMax.
Trims and equipment
The TRD Pro trim was dropped. On Platinum and 1794 Edition models, the power moonroof changed from standard equipment to an option.
2018 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 |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Sequential Mode | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Sequential Mode | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Sequential Mode | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Sequential Mode | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Sequential Mode |
| Drivetrain | 4WD / 2WD | 2WD / 4WD | 4WD / 2WD | 2WD / 4WD | 2WD / 4WD |
| Fuel Type | 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 |
| MPG Highway | 17–18 mpg | 17–19 mpg | 17–18 mpg | 17–18 mpg | 17–18 mpg |
| Horsepower | 310–381 hp | 310–381 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 |
| Max Towing | 6500–9800 lb | 9800–9900 lb | 8800–9100 lb | 8800 lb | 8800 lb |
| Rear Legroom | 34.7 in | 34.7–42.3 in | 34.7–42.3 in | 42.3 in | 42.3 in |
| Seats | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | |||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | |||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Fog Lights | |||||
| Heated Windshield | |||||
| LED Headlights | |||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Privacy Glass | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Tilt Wheel | |||||
| Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel | |||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2018 Toyota Tundra?
The biggest change is standard Toyota Safety Sense-P on every 2018 Tundra. This brought driver-assistance technology to the full lineup, including the work-focused SR.
Was the 2018 Toyota Tundra fully redesigned?
No. The 2018 Tundra received a mid-cycle update with refreshed front styling, standard driver-assistance technology, and lineup changes, but it remained part of the second generation.
Does the 2018 Toyota Tundra have a Regular Cab?
No. Toyota discontinued the Regular Cab for 2018, leaving only the four-door Double Cab and CrewMax body styles.
Was the Tundra TRD Pro offered for 2018?
No. The TRD Pro trim was dropped from the 2018 Tundra lineup.
Is the moonroof standard on the 2018 Tundra Platinum and 1794 Edition?
No. For 2018, the power moonroof became optional rather than standard on the Platinum and 1794 Edition trims.
2018 Toyota Tundra Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2018 Toyota Tundra.
4.2
2018 Toyota Tundra
(319 reviews)
“Love the vehicle other than a couple disappointments. Fuel milage is not what is expected or advertised. The navigation system is an app which is ran through the cell phone and does not provide a live display when not actively using the program.”
“The Tundra allows us to feel safe, comfortable, and stress free. The Toyota reputation speaks volumes and everybody knows it. We are very happy with our purchase!”