Toyota Unveils TRD Pro Series Off-Road Prepped Vehicle Line
The TRD Pro Series arises from Toyota’s storied off-road racing heritage, with numerous victories in the grueling Baja 500 and 1000 endurance races. Born from this experience in the desert, Toyota’s terrain-conquering vehicles will help serious off-roaders go places they never dreamed possible.
Serious Specs for Serious Off-Roaders
The new factory-installed TRD Pro Series is aimed squarely at extreme off-roading enthusiasts who push their trucks and SUVs to the limit.
Available on 4X4 models of Tundra, Tacoma and 4Runner, all TRD Pro Series vehicles will be equipped 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
A hot new color, Inferno, is joined by Black and Super White, cool classics for off-road rigs.
Tundra Like No Other
In addition to the shared features, the Tundra TRD Pro will be equipped exclusively with:
- 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
Taco Supreme
Building on the best-selling compact pickup in the industry, Tacoma TRD Pro beefs up and adds a little hot sauce with:
- 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
Rock Star 4Runner
Adding to its rock-crawling prowess, 4Runner TRD PRO will be exclusively 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
Specifications
| Tundra TRD Pro | Tacoma TRD Pro | 4Runner TRD Pro | |
| 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 |
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| 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 > 32mm OE - Remote reservoir |
| 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) | ||
| 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 |
Published Dec 7th, 2015
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