Toyota Unveils TRD Pro Off-Road Packages - Tundra, Tacoma And 4Runner
Toyota has unveiled a new TRD Pro off-road package at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show for a trio of vehicles – Tundra, Tacoma, and 4Runner. With TRD-tuned suspension upgrades, a new color, and lots of cool modifications, it is sure to grab a lot of attention. Here is what you need to know.
Developed with Toyota’s vaunted TRD team, the new off-road packages have many suspension upgrades. Toyota says the knowledge and experience gained through TRD’s numerous wins at the grueling Baja 500 and 1000 helped them develop these off-road packages.
Specifications For All TRD Pro Series
Each Tacoma, Tundra, and 4Runner comes with:
- TRD Bilstein shocks with remote reservoirs
- TRD-tuned front springs
- TRD front skid plate
- Unique front grille with “TOYOTA” badging (pays tribute to early iconic Toyota models)
- TRD floor mats
- TRD shift knobs
- Black wheels
Also, Toyota is announcing a new Inferno color will be added to its lineup. This hot red is joined by a black and super white as the color choices for the TRD Pro package.
Taco Supreme
The Tacoma will get the standard features, plus what Toyota calls a “little hot sauce:”
- TRD-tuned springs with 2” lift for the front
- Decreased spring rate
- 16-inch black beadlock-style wheels
- BFGoodrich® All-Terrain LT265/75R16 tires
- TRD Exhaust
- Black TRD PRO badge
Tundra TRD Pro
The Tundra TRD Pro will get the standard features plus:
- TRD-tuned springs with 2” lift for the front of the vehicle
- Decreased spring rate to improve ride quality over harsh terrain
- All-black 18-inch alloy wheels with Michelin ORP tires
- TRD dual exhaust system
- TRD PRO quarter panel bed stamping
- Unique interior seat color with red stitching
- Unique instrument panel ornament insert
TRD Pro 4Runner
Last but not least, the 4Runner will be equipped with:
- 1.5” lift for the front of the vehicle
- 1” of additional wheel travel
- All-new 17-inch TRD all-black alloy wheels
- Black TRD Pro badges
- Black front and rear lower bumper accents
While the interior and exterior changes are pretty cool, what really makes this package work is the suspension upgrades. The lift with increased wheel travel (not all lift kits give you this) and the improved shocks with TRD tuning are going to have fans calling this package the affordable SVT Raptor alternative.
Here is a full list of the new specifications.
Tundra TRD Pro | Tacoma TRD Pro | 4Runner TRD Pro | |
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Wheels | 18” black alloy w/ TRD logo | 16” black beadlock style TRD alloy | New 17” black TRD alloy |
Tires | Michelin ORP | BFGoodrich All Terrain KO | - TBD |
Shocks | TRD Bilstein High Performance FRONT: - 2” of additional wheel travel - 60mm pistons > 46mm OE - 12mm shafts > 12mm OE Speed & Position Valving - Bilstein progressive piston and valve design - 3 stage position sensitive valving REAR: - 1.25” of additional wheel travel - 60mm pistons > 46mm OE Remote Reservoirs - Increased oil capacity for heat management - Increased control of cavitation | TRD Bilstein High Performance FRONT: - 1” of additional wheel travel - 60mm pistons > 36/32mm OE - 18mm shafts > 12mm OE REAR: - 1.5” of additional wheel travel - 46mm pistons > 36/30mm OE - Remote reservoir | TRD Bilstein High Performance FRONT: - 1” of additional wheel travel - 60mm pistons > 32mm OE - 18mm shafts > 12mm OE REAR: - 1” of additional wheel travel - 46mm pistons > |
Springs | Unique TRD-Tuned Front Springs - 2” lift for the front of the vehicle - Decreased spring rate to improve ride quality over harsh terrain | Unique TRD-Tuned Front Springs - 2” lift for the front of the vehicle - Decreased spring rate to improve ride quality over harsh terrain | Unique TRD-Tuned Front Springs - 1.5” lift for the front of the vehicle |
Exhaust | TRD Dual Exhaust - Stainless steel system - Polished steel dual wall tips - Reduced back pressure - Throaty rumble sound | TRD Cat Back Exhaust - Stainless steel system - Polished steel dual wall tips - Reduced back pressure - Throaty rumble sound | No Change from OE |
Skid Plate | New TRD Front Skid Plate - 1/4” thick aluminum with oil pan access panel | TRD Front Skid Plate - 1/8” thick stamped silver powder-coated | TRD Stamped Front Skid Plate - 1/4” thick aluminum with venting for front differential |
Exterior | - Unique “TOYOTA” front grille - “TRD Pro” quarter bed panel stamping - Black “TUNDRA” badging on doors | - Unique “TOYOTA” front grille - Black “TRD PRO” external hard badge - Black “TACOMA” badging on doors | - Unique “TOYOTA” front grille - Black “TRD PRO” external hard badges - Black front and rear lower bumper accent |
Exterior Colors | Black, Super White, and Inferno (all-new exclusive color) | Black, Super White, and Inferno (all-new exclusive color) | Black, Super White, and Inferno (all-new exclusive color) |
Interior | - TRD Shift Knob - TRD Floor Mats - Unique seat color with red stitching - Unique IP ornament insert | - TRD Shift Knob - TRD Floor Mats | - TRD Shift Knob - TRD Floor Mats |
What do you think? Are these packages special or not?