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2019 Toyota Tundra: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2019 Toyota Tundra is a light, trim-focused update rather than a redesign. The main change is the return of the off-road-focused TRD Pro with upgraded suspension and distinctive exterior details.
About the 2019 Toyota Tundra
2nd generation (2007-2021), in the post-2018 refresh period
Toyota positions the 2019 Tundra as a full-size pickup that handles jobsite duty, towing, and family use in one straightforward package. The selling points are simple: V8 power, roomy four-door cabs, strong towing ability, standard active-safety tech, and a durable Texas-built feel. Compared with newer rivals, Tundra leans less on flashy gadgets and more on proven hardware, easy-to-use controls, and trims that range from basic work truck to premium cruiser to serious off-road model.
The lineup runs from the job-focused SR and everyday SR5 to the leather-equipped Limited and luxury-oriented Platinum and 1794 Edition. The returning TRD Pro is the trail-focused standout, pairing a 5.7-liter V8 and four-wheel drive with Fox off-road shocks, a front skid plate, LED fog lights, and a heritage-style TOYOTA grille.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The flexible-fuel option was dropped from the 1794 Edition, Limited, Platinum, and SR. The core 4.6-liter and 5.7-liter gas V8 engines and 6-speed automatic otherwise carried over.
Styling
The returning TRD Pro brought forged-aluminum BBS wheels, Rigid LED fog lights, a heritage-style TOYOTA grille, and a hood scoop.
Structural
The returning TRD Pro received TRD-tuned Fox off-road shocks, giving this trim its key suspension upgrade for 2019.
2019 Toyota Tundra specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, 4.6 Liter / V8, 5.7 Liter | V8, 4.6 Liter / V8, 5.7 Liter / V8, Flex Fuel, 5.7 Liter | V8, 5.7 Liter | V8, 5.7 Liter | V8, 5.7 Liter | V8, 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 | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Sequential Mode |
| Drivetrain | 4WD / 2WD | 2WD / 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas / Flexible Fuel | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 13–14 mpg | 13–15 mpg | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | 13 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 18 mpg | 17–19 mpg | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | 18 mpg | 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 | 6800–9800 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 | 42.3 in |
| Seats | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| Rear View Camera | ||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||||||
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| Heated Windshield | ||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | ||||||
| Privacy Glass | ||||||
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| 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
Was the 2019 Toyota Tundra redesigned?
No, the 2019 Toyota Tundra was not redesigned. It remained part of the second generation and carried over most of the lineup after the broader 2018 update, with the returning TRD Pro as the main news.
What changed on the 2019 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro?
The TRD Pro returned for 2019 with Fox off-road shocks, forged-aluminum BBS wheels, Rigid LED fog lights, a heritage-style TOYOTA grille, and a hood scoop. It also used a 5.7-liter V8, four-wheel drive, and a front skid plate.
Did the 2019 Toyota Tundra’s engines change?
No broad engine update arrived for 2019. The Tundra kept its 4.6-liter and 5.7-liter gas V8 engines with a 6-speed automatic, although the flexible-fuel option was dropped from the 1794 Edition, Limited, Platinum, and SR.
Does every 2019 Toyota Tundra have Toyota’s active safety suite?
Yes, every 2019 Toyota Tundra has Toyota Safety Sense P as standard equipment. The suite carried over for 2019 rather than receiving a lineup-wide update.
Is the 2019 Toyota Tundra meaningfully different from the 2018 model?
Only the TRD Pro is meaningfully different. It returned with specialized off-road suspension and distinctive exterior hardware, while most other 2019 Tundras stayed close to their 2018 counterparts.
2019 Toyota Tundra Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2019 Toyota Tundra.
4.1
2019 Toyota Tundra
(127 reviews)
“Having had a Dodge Ram 2500 diesel, a Ford 150 and 2 Hondas, I would tell them if they didn't need to tow over 10000 lbs., that this is the truck you want. Reliability, ease of driving, service, top all the others. Best investment of all the trucks of the same size. Would love a diesel Tundra though.”
“The computer system in the 2019 Tundra 1794 edition is very outdated. Other than that it is a great truck.”
Sources
- pressroom.toyota.com — 2019 Toyota Tundra Ready For Toughest Jobs
- pressroom.toyota.com — Game Changer 2019 Toyota Trd Typify Ultimate Off Road
- pressroom.toyota.com — Toyota Tundra Doubles Down On Work Hard Play Hard Philosophy For 2020
- pressroom.toyota.com — 2018 Toyota Tundra Full Size Pickup Does Everything Big Way