2026 Toyota Tundra SR: Bristol Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: The 2026 Tundra SR
The SR is the entry point to the 2026 Tundra lineup at $41,260 MSRP plus a $2,095 destination charge. It runs the 3.4-liter twin-turbo V6 in its mildest tune (348 hp and 405 lb-ft) through a 10-speed automatic, comes with rear-wheel drive and offers 4WD as an option, and has no hybrid version. Standard equipment includes Toyota Safety Sense 2.5, an 8-inch touchscreen, 18-inch styled-steel wheels, an aluminum-reinforced composite bed and a tow hitch receiver with a 7-/4-pin connector. Toyota of Bristol sells the Tundra at 1069 Farmington Avenue in Bristol, Connecticut.
A truck for people who use their trucks
The SR is the Tundra that doesn't dress up for the occasion. The seats are cloth, the wheels are steel, and the bed is a composite construction reinforced with aluminum, which matters if you're the kind of owner who actually throws lumber, mulch and equipment back there. It's also the trim a landscaper, contractor or farm owner would price out first, since it keeps the full-size cab and bed options while skipping the leather and chrome that make up most of the price gap above it.
What it keeps is the safety foundation. Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 is standard on every 2026 Tundra, including this one, with a pre-collision system that can detect pedestrians, full-speed dynamic radar cruise control and lane departure alert with steering assist. The 8-inch touchscreen is the SR's own; a 14-inch display can be ordered as an upgrade, so look at the window sticker if a big screen is on your list.
The detail most spec sheets skip
Every Tundra uses the same 3.4-liter twin-turbo V6, but the SR is the only one tuned down. It's rated at 348 horsepower and 405 lb-ft of torque, against 389 and 479 on the SR5 and every trim above it. For commuting, errands and light hauling the difference is easy to miss. For regular heavy towing it's worth driving an SR5 back to back, because the extra torque is the thing you'd feel with a trailer attached. EPA estimates for the SR are 18 city, 23 highway and 20 combined with rear-wheel drive, and 17, 22 and 19 with 4WD.
Is 4WD worth adding here?
Rear-wheel drive is standard and 4WD is available, though Toyota doesn't publish a fixed price for it, so ask the sales team for the figure on the specific SR you like. A work truck that drives through a Bristol winter, with its hills, salted pavement and unplowed driveways, tends to earn the 4WD back quickly. If the truck lives in a garage and runs highway miles most of the year, rear-wheel drive saves money and a little fuel.
What buyers say about the experience
People shopping at this price point tend to care most about whether the process is honest. Benjamin S., who bought a Grand Highlander for his wife, wrote that he found "a great deal on the exact vehicle I was looking for, and there was none of the typical dealership nonsense you sometimes run into." That's the same attitude to expect when you walk in to price a work truck.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the 2026 Tundra SR?
Toyota lists the SR at $41,260 MSRP, not including the $2,095 destination charge, taxes, title, registration or dealer fees. The dealership sets the final selling price.
Does the SR come with a hybrid?
No. The i-FORCE MAX hybrid is offered only on CrewMax versions of the Limited, Platinum and 1794 Edition, and it's standard on the TRD Pro and Capstone, so the SR and SR5 are gas-only.
How much can the Tundra SR tow?
The rating depends on cab, bed length and drivetrain, and the SR sits below the lineup's headline 12,000-pound figure, which belongs to a specific SR5 configuration. Ask for the rating on the exact SR you're considering before sizing a trailer.
What is the difference between the SR and SR5?
The SR5 steps up to the stronger 389-horsepower engine tune, trades the SR's steel wheels for 18-inch alloys, adds LED fog lights and includes an integrated trailer brake controller, so it's the better fit for regular towing.
Is the SR a good first Tundra?
It can be, especially for buyers who want the full-size truck and the safety suite without paying for luxury features. It's best matched to work and daily driving rather than long-haul towing.
Come see the SR
See the Tundras in stock or call the sales team at 860-584-7333. Toyota of Bristol is at 1069 Farmington Avenue in Bristol.
MSRP excludes the $2,095 destination charge, taxes, title, registration and dealer fees; the dealer sets the final selling price. Fuel-economy figures are EPA estimates. Towing and payload ratings vary by configuration. Equipment, colors and availability can change with production, so confirm current specifications and stock with Toyota of Bristol. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Toyota of Bristol.
