Spy photos reveal a Toyota Tundra prototype bearing the trademarked “TRD Hammer” name, suggesting Toyota is developing a serious competitor to the Ford F-150 Raptor.
Key Details:
- The prototype features wider front and rear fenders, vented front fenders, and steel bumpers at both ends with increased ground clearance.
- It rides on BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 tires, estimated at 37 inches tall — matching those found on the Ford F-150 Raptor.
- The mule appears to use a solid rear axle with a panhard rod and beefier front lower control arms, similar to the Raptor’s setup.
- The base vehicle is a Tundra CrewMax 4x4 powered by the high-output twin-turbo 3.4-liter V-6.
- Toyota previously polled Tundra owners on names for a high-performance truck, with “TRD Hammer” being one of the options.
- Unlike the 720-hp Raptor R or 777-hp Ram SRT TRX, the TRD Hammer is not expected to feature a supercharged V-8.
Why It Matters: The TRD Hammer could mark Toyota’s first genuine full-size answer to the Ford F-150 Raptor, combining long-travel suspension, aggressive off-road hardware, and TRD performance pedigree — though it’s unlikely to match the top-tier horsepower of its rivals.
Source: KGP Photography|Car and Driver