Toyota is introducing the first-ever new 2027 Tundra SR5 Trailhunter and 2027 Sequoia SR5 Trailhunter. This doubles the number of new Trailhunter off-road vehicles that Toyota has to offer. There are now four options, including the new Tacoma Trailhunter and the 4Runner Trailhunter. I drive them all back-to-back off-road to figure out which one is best. Let’s dig in!
Toyota is taking a different approach with the Tundra and Sequoia Trailhunter packages. These are not top of the line halo off-road vehicles as you will find with the Tacoma and the 4Runner. The Tundra and Sequoia Trailhunter models are meant to be more simple and lower priced. This is why it’s an optional package on top of the SR5 trim level.
Toyota Sequoia SR5 Trailhunter
The SR5 Trailhunter off-road package includes specially tuned off-road suspension with Old Man Emu (OME) shocks. There is no suspension lift when compared to a standard Sequoia 4×4. The package also includes a locking rear differential, skid plate, and a distinct wheel & tire package.
All new 2027 Sequoia SUVs have an updated front fascia that is now identical to that of the updated 2027 Tundra. All front clip exterior parts are now interchangeable. The Sequoia also gets new front tow/recovery hooks. It’s a smart design that still complies with front crash regulations, and offers more utility.
The Sequoia’s sole powertrain is the 3.4L twin-turbo V6 gas/electric hybrid. It’s rated at 437 hp and 583 lb-ft of torque. The power is sent to the ground via a 10-speed automatic transmission.
The 2026 Sequoia SR5 4×4 starts at $70,920. The SR5 TRD Off-road package starts at $73,055. Toyota has not yet specified the 2027 Sequoia pricing, so we will have to wait for the exact Trailhunter pricing. Expect the price to be above $73,000.
Toyota 4Runner Trailhunter
The 4Runner Trailhunter returns for the 2027 model year. It has a wide track, aggressive 33-inch all-terrain tires, premium Old Man Emu (OME) shocks, skid plates, a locking rear differential, and a raised air intake.
The Trailhunter is powered by a 2.4L turbocharged I4 gas/electric hybrid with a power rating of 326 hp and 465 lb-ft of torque. The power is sent to the ground via an 8-speed automatic.
The 2026 4Runner Trailhunter has a list price of $69,995. You can choose an exterior color, but there are no other significant options. It’s already one of two 4Runner off-road halo vehicles. It shares the honors with the 4Runner TRD Pro.
The 2027 4Runner pricing is unavailable as of this writing. Please stay tuned for updates.
Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter
The Tacoma Trailhunter story is the same as with the 4Runner. It’s a very well equipped midsize pickup truck that is meant overland off-road travel. It offers a bit more payload than many other Tacoma trim levels. This top of the line off-road can be configured with a longer 6-foot bed. The Tacoma TRD Pro is only available with a 5-foot bed.
If given choice between a Tacoma TRD Pro and a Tacoma Trailhunter, I would likely pick the Trailhunter as a personal favorite.
The Tacoma Trailhunter is hybrid only. It has the same powertrain and the same rating as the 4Runner Trailhunter.
The 2026 Tacoma Trailhunter pricing starts at $65,495 for the truck with the 5-foot bed. The 6-foot bed is $65,995.
Toyota Tundra SR5 Trailhunter
The Tundra SR5 Trailhunter is perhaps the most interesting of this bunch. It offers the same off-road equipment as the Sequoia SR5 Trailhunter, but it can be configured without the hybrid powertrain option. This effectively reduces the price of this truck even further.
We predict that the Tundra SR5 Trailhunter will priced at over $63,000 when pricing is announced. It’s possible that this Trailhunter will be offered at the lowest price of all four Trailhunter models.
After driving all of these back to back, I would choose the Tundra SR5 Trailhunter. It offers the interior space, lots of towing capacity, and the off-road capability at a potentially lower price. You can also add a Toyota TRD 3-inch suspension lift to the 2027 Tundra SR5 Trailhunter at a price somewhere close to the current $3,995. This would allow you to put a 35-inch all-terrain tire under this truck. I would go this way.
Please join me in the video for this Trailhunter off-road adventure.
