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| Cost category | Estimate |
|---|---|
| 5-year depreciation | $12,139 |
| Insurance (annual) | $2,374 |
| Fuel or charging (annual) | $3,000 |
| Maintenance (annual) | $466 |
| Tires (annual) | $450 |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Fuel economy (combined) | 20 MPG |
| Fuel economy (city / highway) | 18 / 23 MPG |
| Engine | 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6 i-Force |
| Horsepower | 389 hp |
| Torque | 479 lb-ft |
| Seating capacity | 5 passengers |
| Cargo space | 62.3 cu ft |
| Pillar | Score (0–100) | Class median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of ownership | 79 | 46 | +33 |
| Powertrain | 46 | 57 | -11 |
| Safety | 97 | 91 | +6 |
| Driver assistance | 43 | 46 | -3 |
| Livability | 31 | 59 | -28 |
The 2026 Toyota Tundra scores 79/100 on cost of ownership — 33 points above the full-size trucks median. The Full-Size Truck class median 5-year ownership cost is $78,413 (15,000 mi/yr, national average rates). Largest annual recurring expense: fuel or charging.
The 2026 Toyota Tundra scores 43/100 on driver assistance — 3 points below the full-size trucks median. All scores reflect standard equipment at base MSRP; optional driver-assistance packages are not scored.
The 2026 Toyota Tundra scores 46/100 on powertrain — 11 points below the full-size trucks median. Key figures: 20 MPG combined, 389 hp.
Verdict
The 2026 Tundra earns a perfect safety score on MotiveGrid — the only full-size truck to do so — with a five-star NHTSA rating, Toyota's reputation for quality, and a competitive driver-assistance suite on higher trims. The hybrid powertrain provides solid capability, but fuel economy is poor and reliability data is still developing for this generation. For truck buyers who prioritize safety above all else, the Tundra makes the strongest case in the segment.
Good fit for: Daily commuter
Best for
- Perfect safety score — the only full-size truck to achieve this
- Five-star NHTSA overall safety rating
- Competitive driver-assistance suite on higher trims
Watch out for
- Poor fuel economy
- Reliability data is still developing for this generation
2026 Toyota Tundra
Five measured pillars, weighted into one score.
Cost, Powertrain, Driver Assistance, Livability, and Safety — each scored against its class, then combined into a single MotiveGrid Score. Built by our engineering team and benchmarked against independent sources like NHTSA, IIHS, and CarEdge. How it’s calculated →
Verdict
Based on median-price trimThe 2026 Tundra earns a perfect safety score on MotiveGrid — the only full-size truck to do so — with a five-star NHTSA rating, Toyota's reputation for quality, and a competitive driver-assistance suite on higher trims. The hybrid powertrain provides solid capability, but fuel economy is poor and reliability data is still developing for this generation. For truck buyers who prioritize safety above all else, the Tundra makes the strongest case in the segment.
Good fit for: Daily commuter
Daily commuters seeking low per-mile energy costs and efficient performance
Cost of Ownership
Five-year cost is driven mostly by energy; tires is a minor share.
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Ownership Cost
Powertrain
Fuel efficiency weighed with long-term ownership confidence.
Reliability from NHTSA complaint records, adjusted for how many were sold. How we measure it
Combines real-world energy efficiency (EPA-verified MPG or MPG-equivalent vs. class) with long-term ownership confidence (warranty coverage, platform maturity, and reliability data). Methodology →
Driver Assistance
Strongest in highway driving support, but parking convenience and hands-free automation are limited.
💡 Tracks where the car can drive itself (highways vs. local roads) and how much driver supervision is needed (up to fully driverless).
PoorStandard driver assist — no hands-free operation
Combines highway support, parking convenience, and hands-free automation capability into one score. Methodology →
Livability
Passenger space and everyday maneuverability, scored within its class.
Combines how comfortably this vehicle fits passengers and cargo with how easily it maneuvers in real-world conditions — normalized within its Full-Size Truck segment for fair comparison. Methodology →
Safety
Top crash-test results paired with a full crash-avoidance suite.
Combines crash-test protection — NHTSA frontal, side, and rollover ratings plus the IIHS crashworthiness sub-tests (small- and moderate-overlap front, side, headlights) — with standard crash-avoidance technology. New model years without published crash tests are scored on crash-avoidance features alone and capped until tested. Methodology →
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MotiveGrid Score for the 2026 Toyota Tundra?
- The 2026 Toyota Tundra earns a MotiveGrid Score of 69 out of 100. The score combines five pillars — cost of ownership, powertrain, safety, driver assistance, and livability — into one number, so you can weigh a vehicle's all-round strength at a glance.
- Is the 2026 Toyota Tundra safe?
- The Toyota Tundra carries an NHTSA overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars. MotiveGrid's safety pillar pairs federal crash-test results with the standard active-safety equipment fitted at base price.
- What is the 2026 Toyota Tundra safety score?
- The 2026 Toyota Tundra earns a MotiveGrid safety score of 97/100. The score combines NHTSA and IIHS crash-test results with the standard active safety equipment included at base price.
- What driver assistance features does the 2026 Toyota Tundra include?
- The 2026 Toyota Tundra scores 43/100 on driver assistance. MotiveGrid evaluates only standard equipment — features included at base MSRP — across four areas: highway automation, parking support, collision avoidance, and visibility aids. Optional driver-assistance packages are not scored.
- Is the 2026 Toyota Tundra reliable?
- The 2026 Toyota Tundra has an below average reliability profile for its class, based on NHTSA complaint data. MotiveGrid calculates a reliability proxy score of 27/100 from complaint rates per 1,000 vehicles sold over a trailing multi-year window.
- What is the 2026 Toyota Tundra fuel economy?
- The 2026 Toyota Tundra is EPA-rated at 20 MPG combined. MotiveGrid uses this figure as the basis for its annual fuel or charging cost estimate.
- How does the 2026 Toyota Tundra rank among full-size trucks?
- The 2026 Toyota Tundra is in the top 55% of full-size trucks on the MotiveGrid composite score. All vehicles in the same segment are scored on an identical five-pillar framework, making the percentile a direct comparison.
- How does the 2026 Toyota Tundra compare to the Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
- See the MotiveGrid side-by-side comparison page for a full breakdown across cost of ownership, safety, powertrain, driver assistance, and livability. Both vehicles are top-scored options in the full-size trucks segment.
- Is the 2026 Toyota Tundra spacious and practical?
- The 2026 Toyota Tundra scores 31/100 on livability, which covers interior passenger space, cargo capacity, and maneuverability. This score is compared directly against other full-size trucks in the same segment.
Analysis by the MotiveGrid Engineering Team · MotiveGrid Score last computed 2026-07-03