The Tundra with the 5.7-liter V8 uses a six-speed automatic transmission.
Historically, the 5.7L V8 (1UR-FE) in the Tundra was paired exclusively with a six-speed automatic gearbox, a setup designed to deliver strong towing and hauling performance. Since the 2022 redesign, Toyota shifted the Tundra lineup to a smaller, turbocharged V6 with a 10-speed automatic, and a hybrid variant has joined the lineup. This article breaks down how transmission choices have evolved across generations and what modern buyers should expect.
5.7L V8 Tundra: Transmission details (2007–2021)
The 5.7-liter V8 was the cornerstone of the first-generation Tundra trucks, produced from 2007 through 2021. It was paired with a six-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission, a configuration tuned for torque-rich grunt necessary for towing, payload, and off-road work. Toyota did not offer a manual transmission option on the 5.7L Tundra during this period.
Gearbox specifics
Key characteristics of the 5.7L Tundra’s transmission included a six-speed automatic setup with electronic control, integrated with driving modes and towing provisions to maximize capability. The pairing remained consistent across most trim levels, with variations mainly in gearing and shift mappings by year.
- Transmission: six-speed automatic (electronically controlled).
- Engine pairing: 5.7L V8 (1UR-FE) tuned for high torque.
- Features: Tow/Haul mode and standard auto shifting; no factory manual option.
In practice, this meant straightforward operation for most buyers: robust torque for towing, predictable shifts, and a reliability-oriented setup suited to work-truck duties. The gearbox was not offered with a manual transmission in this generation.
Current Tundra lineup (2022–present): Transmissions
With the 2022 redesign, the Tundra’s powertrain lineup moved to a 3.5-liter V6 twin-turbo (i-Force) and, in a hybrid variant, the i-FORCE MAX. Both configurations pair with a 10-speed automatic transmission, delivering rapid shifts and improved efficiency for a modern midsize pickup. A traditional manual transmission is not offered on the current Tundra.
- Base Tundra: 3.5L twin-turbo V6 (i-Force) paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
- i-FORCE MAX: hybrid variant with a 10-speed automatic transmission and electric motor assist.
- Manual transmission: not available on current models.
As a result, buyers shopping the latest Tundra models will encounter a 10-speed automatic rather than the older six-speed auto, with the added option of a hybrid powertrain for those seeking enhanced torque and efficiency.
Summary
In short, the 5.7Tundra is equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission. The current generation (2022 and later) uses a 10-speed automatic paired to a 3.5L V6 twin-turbo, with a hybrid i-FORCE MAX option; the 5.7L V8 is no longer offered in new Tundra models. For those seeking the classic 5.7L Tundra experience, they’ll be looking at older, used trucks from the 2007–2021 era.