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2027 Toyota Tundra Ground Clearance
How much clearance does a Tundra have under it? Here is the minimum ground clearance and the approach and departure angles for every 2027 Tundra grade and configuration, using toyota.com's 2027 Tundra specifications, read November 9, 2026.
8.5-9.4 in.minimum ground clearance
9.4 in.highest listed
23.0°approach angle, every config
30configurations listed
What is the 2027 Toyota Tundra ground clearance?
Toyota.com lists minimum ground clearance of 9.3 inches for the SR and SR5, 9.4 inches for the Limited, Platinum and 1794 Edition with the i-FORCE engine, 9.0 inches for the TRD Pro and 8.5 inches for the i-FORCE MAX hybrid Limited, Platinum, 1794 Edition and Capstone.
Tundra ground clearance by grade
| Grade | Engine | Minimum ground clearance | Approach / departure angle |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR | i-FORCE (358 hp) | 9.3 in. | 23.0° / 17.4° |
| SR5 | i-FORCE (389 hp) | 9.3 in. | 23.0° / 17.4° (14.4° departure with the 8.1-ft. bed) |
| Limited | i-FORCE (389 hp) | 9.4 in. | 23.0° / 17.4° |
| Platinum | i-FORCE (389 hp) | 9.4 in. | 23.0° / 17.4° |
| 1794 Edition | i-FORCE (389 hp) | 9.4 in. | 23.0° / 17.4° |
| Limited, Platinum and 1794 Edition i-FORCE MAX | i-FORCE MAX hybrid (437 hp) | 8.5 in. | 23.0° / 17.4° |
| TRD Pro | i-FORCE MAX hybrid (437 hp) | 9.0 in. | 23.0° / 23.0° |
| Capstone | i-FORCE MAX hybrid (437 hp) | 8.5 in. | 23.0° / 17.4° |
From toyota.com's 2027 Tundra specifications page (mechanical/performance), read November 9, 2026. The i-FORCE is a 3.4L twin-turbo V6; the i-FORCE MAX is a 3.4L twin-turbo V6 hybrid.
All 30 configurations of the 2027 Tundra
| Grade | Bed | Drive | Min. ground clearance | Approach / departure | Standard tires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR | 5.5-ft. | 4x2 | 9.3 in. | 23.0° / 17.4° | 245/75R18 |
| SR | 5.5-ft. | 4x4 | 9.3 in. | 23.0° / 17.4° | 245/75R18 |
| SR | 6.5-ft. | 4x2 | 9.3 in. | 23.0° / 17.4° | 245/75R18 |
| SR | 6.5-ft. | 4x4 | 9.3 in. | 23.0° / 17.4° | 245/75R18 |
| SR | 8.1-ft. | 4x2 | 9.3 in. | 23.0° / 17.4° | 245/75R18 |
| SR5 | 5.5-ft. | 4x2 | 9.3 in. | 23.0° / 17.4° | 265/70R18 |
| SR5 | 5.5-ft. | 4x4 | 9.3 in. | 23.0° / 17.4° | 265/70R18 |
| SR5 | 6.5-ft. (233.6 in. long) | 4x2 | 9.3 in. | 23.0° / 17.4° | 265/70R18 |
| SR5 | 6.5-ft. (245.6 in. long) | 4x2 | 9.3 in. | 23.0° / 17.4° | 265/70R18 |
| SR5 | 6.5-ft. (233.6 in. long) | 4x4 | 9.3 in. | 23.0° / 17.4° | 265/70R18 |
| SR5 | 6.5-ft. (245.6 in. long) | 4x4 | 9.3 in. | 23.0° / 17.4° | 265/70R18 |
| SR5 | 8.1-ft. | 4x4 | 9.3 in. | 23.0° / 14.4° | 265/70R18 |
| Limited | 5.5-ft. | 4x2 | 9.4 in. | 23.0° / 17.4° | 265/60R20 |
| Limited | 5.5-ft. | 4x4 | 9.4 in. | 23.0° / 17.4° | 265/60R20 |
| Limited | 6.5-ft. | 4x2 | 9.4 in. | 23.0° / 17.4° | 265/60R20 |
| Limited | 6.5-ft. | 4x4 | 9.4 in. | 23.0° / 17.4° | 265/60R20 |
| Limited i-FORCE MAX | 5.5-ft. | 4x4 | 8.5 in. | 23.0° / 17.4° | 265/60R20 |
| Limited i-FORCE MAX | 6.5-ft. | 4x4 | 8.5 in. | 23.0° / 17.4° | 265/60R20 |
| Platinum | 5.5-ft. | 4x2 | 9.4 in. | 23.0° / 17.4° | 265/60R20 |
| Platinum | 5.5-ft. | 4x4 | 9.4 in. | 23.0° / 17.4° | 265/60R20 |
| Platinum | 6.5-ft. | 4x4 | 9.4 in. | 23.0° / 17.4° | 265/60R20 |
| Platinum i-FORCE MAX | 5.5-ft. | 4x4 | 8.5 in. | 23.0° / 17.4° | 265/60R20 |
| Platinum i-FORCE MAX | 6.5-ft. | 4x4 | 8.5 in. | 23.0° / 17.4° | 265/60R20 |
| 1794 Edition | 5.5-ft. | 4x2 | 9.4 in. | 23.0° / 17.4° | 265/60R20 |
| 1794 Edition | 5.5-ft. | 4x4 | 9.4 in. | 23.0° / 17.4° | 265/60R20 |
| 1794 Edition | 6.5-ft. | 4x4 | 9.4 in. | 23.0° / 17.4° | 265/60R20 |
| 1794 Edition i-FORCE MAX | 5.5-ft. | 4x4 | 8.5 in. | 23.0° / 17.4° | 265/60R20 |
| 1794 Edition i-FORCE MAX | 6.5-ft. | 4x4 | 8.5 in. | 23.0° / 17.4° | 265/60R20 |
| TRD Pro | 5.5-ft. | 4x4 | 9.0 in. | 23.0° / 23.0° | 285/65R18 all-terrain |
| Capstone | 5.5-ft. | 4x4 | 8.5 in. | 23.0° / 17.4° | 265/50R22 |
From toyota.com's 2027 Tundra specifications page, read November 9, 2026. 4x2 is rear-wheel drive; 4x4 is 4WDemand part-time four-wheel drive. Two SR5 6.5-ft. bed configurations are listed per drive, with overall lengths of 233.6 and 245.6 inches. Tires are all-season unless noted.
What the figures mean
Toyota.com lists minimum ground clearance: the distance from the ground to the lowest point under the truck. That point decides what you can drive over without scraping, such as a rut, a curb or a snow ridge at the end of a driveway.
Approach and departure angles are the steepest slopes the front and rear of the truck can meet without the bumper touching. Every 2027 Tundra lists a 23.0-degree approach angle; most list a 17.4-degree departure angle, the SR5 4x4 with the 8.1-ft. bed lists 14.4 degrees and the TRD Pro lists 23.0 degrees.
Load, tire wear and accessories such as a trailer hitch or running boards can change the clearance of a real truck. The figures here are toyota.com's listed specifications.
Elgin Toyota hours
| Department | Hours |
|---|---|
| Sales | Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun closed |
| Service | Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun closed |
From Elgin Toyota's website, November 9, 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
Toyota Tundra ground clearance FAQ
What is the Toyota Tundra ground clearance?
Toyota.com lists minimum ground clearance for the 2027 Tundra from 8.5 inches to 9.4 inches, depending on the grade and powertrain.
Which Tundra has the most ground clearance?
On toyota.com's 2027 Tundra specifications, the Limited, Platinum and 1794 Edition with the i-FORCE engine list the highest minimum ground clearance, 9.4 inches. The SR and SR5 list 9.3 inches.
What is the TRD Pro ground clearance?
Toyota.com lists 9.0 inches of minimum ground clearance for the 2027 Tundra TRD Pro. It also lists the steepest departure angle of any 2027 Tundra, 23.0 degrees, with a 23.0-degree approach angle.
Does the i-FORCE MAX hybrid Tundra have less ground clearance?
By toyota.com's figures, yes for the Limited, Platinum and 1794 Edition: their i-FORCE MAX versions list 8.5 inches, versus 9.4 inches with the i-FORCE engine. The Capstone also lists 8.5 inches.
Does 4x4 or bed length change Tundra ground clearance?
Not on toyota.com's 2027 figures. Within each grade and engine, the 4x2 and 4x4 trucks and the different beds list the same minimum ground clearance. The SR5 4x4 with the 8.1-ft. bed does list a smaller departure angle, 14.4 degrees.
What do approach and departure angle mean?
They are the steepest slopes the front and rear of the truck can meet without the bumper touching, as listed by the maker. Toyota.com lists a 23.0-degree approach angle for every 2027 Tundra.
Shopping for a Tundra?
Visit Elgin Toyota at 1600 W. Lake St. in Streamwood to see the Tundra in person.
Sources
Ground clearance, approach and departure angles, engines, drive, beds and tires are from toyota.com's 2027 Tundra specifications page, read November 9, 2026. Address and hours are from Elgin Toyota's own website. Image is a Dealer.com vehicle image and is illustrative.
- 2027 Toyota Tundra specifications: minimum ground clearance, minimum approach and departure angles, engine, drive, bed length, overall length and standard tires by configuration, Toyota, read November 9, 2026
- Address and hours, Elgin Toyota, November 9, 2026
