Updated 7.30.14 with 40 Photos and Official Pricing for the bad-ass TRD Pro Tacoma and 4Runner
Including the TRD Pro Tundra in here because it looks fantastic. Pricing for the biggest TRD Pro truck is not yet available, however.
Coolest part of the Tacoma TRD Pro is the price from $36,000 with a six-speed manual. The auto and both cab lengths are offered with the very cool TRD Pro pack.
Original article:
Chicago is feeling some big Toyota love with the all-new TRD Pro Series, a special option pack for 4×4 Tacomas, Tundras and 4Runners that will be available to buy from October 2014.
The all-new cars from the Chi-town auto show — which is the most-attended auto show on Earth by foot traffic — are making some huge headlines.
Toyota is best known as a serious, responsible and trust-worthy company.
But any firm that is as big, as successful or as bank-able as Toyota will always be staffed by hundreds, if not thousands, of guys born and bred on high-power automotive fun.
The latest Racing Development project is a rare example of this wild spirit making production.
We salute these trucks for how awesome they look, sound and perform off-road.
The Toyota badge script in the grille is a personal favorite, as is the Rock Star 4Runner.
And we salute Toyota for slipping this fun trio past the more rational sides of the legendary Toyota Production System.
Cheers guys, well done. Race you to Cabo San Lucas!?
Dirtiest truck wins?
Or a time challenge: No pavement allowed, under penalty of no sunscreen upon arrival Baja Peninsula’s (legendary…) Pacific-side beaches.
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Toyota Releases Pricing for All-New TRD Pro Series Tacoma and 4Runner
July 30, 2014
TORRANCE, Calif. (July 30, 2014) – Let’s Get Dirty! The highly anticipated launch of the all-new TRD Pro Series from Toyota is coming soon. Serious off-roaders, professional or amateur, young and old, will soon be able to drive over rough terrain with the most adrenaline-inducing lineup of off-road vehicles Toyota has ever unleashed.
The Tacoma TRD Pro Series will start getting down and dirty when it reaches dealerships in early August, 2014 while the 4Runner TRD Pro will arrive one month later in early September. The Tundra TRD Pro will arrive this fall.
Serious Specs for Serious Off-Roaders
With each part engineered, tested and tuned by Toyota and the experts at Toyota Racing Development (TRD), the Tundra, Tacoma and 4Runner TRD Pro Series are packed with authentic off-road capability and built to be pushed to the limits. Available on 4X4 models of Tundra, Tacoma and 4Runner, all TRD Pro Series vehicles will be equipped with:
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TRD Bilstein shocks with remote reservoirs in the rear, for increased oil capacity and suspension travel
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TRD-tuned front springs
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Unique front grille with “TOYOTA” badging (pays tribute to early iconic Toyota models)
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TRD floor mats
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TRD shift knobs
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Black alloy wheels
A hot new color, Inferno, is joined by Attitude Black Metallic and Super White, cool classics for off-road rigs.
Macho Taco
Building on the best-selling compact pickup in the industry, Tacoma TRD Pro beefs up its off-road spirit with:
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16-inch black beadlock-style TRD alloy wheels with BFGoodrich LT265/70R16 A/T tires
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TRD-tuned springs with 1.75-inch lift for the front
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Decreased spring rate
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TRD Exhaust
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Black “TRD PRO” external hard badge
Bold and Adventurous 4Runner
Adding to its off-road capability, 4Runner TRD PRO will be exclusively equipped with:
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17-inch matte black TRD alloy wheels with Nitto Terra Grappler P265/70R17 A/T tires
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TRD-tuned front springs, which increases the front height by 1-inch
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¼-inch thick aluminum front skid plate with “TRD” stamped in large font
4Runner TRD Pro complements its extreme off-road capability with premium convenience features that include:
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Entune™ Premium Audio with Navigation and App Suite
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Black SofTex®-trimmed seats with red stitching
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Heated & power adjustable front seats
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Homelink® universal transceiver
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Auto-dimming rearview mirror
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Auto on/off headlights
Value Pricing
The manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) for the Tacoma TRD Pro will range from $35,525 for the Access Cab with a 4.0-liter V6 and 6-speed manual transmission to $37,415 for the Double Cab V6 with a 5-speed automatic transmission.
The MSRP for the 4Runner TRD Pro will be $41,110. Pricing for the Tundra TRD Pro will be announced in the near future.
The MSRP for the Tacoma TRD Pro and 4Runner TRD Pro does not include the delivery, processing, and handling (DPH) fee of $885. The DPH fee for vehicles distributed by Southeast Toyota (SET) and Gulf States Toyota (GST) may vary.
MODEL# |
MODEL |
GRADE |
MSRP |
8674 |
4Runner |
TRD Pro 4×4 V6 5AT |
$41,110 |
7555 |
Tacoma |
TRD Pro 4×4 Access Cab V6 6MT |
$35,525 |
7556 |
Tacoma |
TRD Pro 4×4 Access Cab V6 5AT |
$36,505 |
7597 |
Tacoma |
TRD Pro 4×4 Double Cab V6 6MT |
$36,435 |
7598 |
Tacoma |
TRD Pro 4×4 Double Cab V6 5AT |
$37,415 |
2015 TRD PRO SERIES PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATIONS
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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 |
Nitto Terra Grappler |
Shocks |
TRD-tuned Bilstein High Performance-Bilstein front and rear digressive piston and valve design-Bilstein ZoneControl 3-stage, positive sensitive valve design is sensitive to suspension input speed-Increased oil capacity for heat management and increased control of cavitationFRONT:– 2” of additional wheel travel– 60mm pistons > 46mm OE– 18mm shafts > 12mm OE-“Piggy back” remote reservoirREAR:– 1.25” of additional wheel travel– 60mm pistons > 46mm OE-“Piggy back” remote reservoir |
TRD-tuned Bilstein High Performance– Bilstein front and rear digressive piston and valve designFRONT:– 1.75” of additional wheel travel– 60mm pistons > 36/32mm OE– 18mm shafts > 12mm OEREAR:– 1.5” of additional wheel travel– 46mm pistons > 36/30mm OE– Remote reservoir |
TRD-tuned Bilstein High Performance– Bilstein front and rear digressive piston and valve designFRONT:– 1” of additional wheel travel– 60mm pistons > 32mm OE– 18mm shafts > 12mm OEREAR:– 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” 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 |
– Black OE front skid plate |
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– Matte and Satin Black “TUNDRA” and iForce 5.7L V8 badging on doorsMulti-reflector halogen headlights with black sport bezels and manual level control |
– 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 |
Attitude Black Metallic, Super White, and Inferno (all-new exclusive color) |
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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 |
2015 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro Series
2015 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro Series
2015 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Series
Official Details below from Toyota.
Let’s Get Dirty!
Toyota Kicks Up Some Dust with the All-New TRD Pro Series of Off-Road VehiclesFebruary 06, 2014CHICAGO (Feb. 6, 2014) – Get ready to go where even roads fear to tread with the adrenaline-pumping TRD Pro Series from Toyota. Already favorites among serious off-roaders, the 2015 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma and 4Runner will get even more capable with these new, aggressive off-road packages designed by the experts at Toyota Racing Development (TRD).Rising from the Desert
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
Street Cred On and Off-Road
The TRD Pro Series is the most-advanced yet in a long line of TRD packages for Toyota trucks that dates back to 1998 when the first Off-Road package was introduced for Tacoma.TRD has been an in-house engine and chassis developer for successful Toyota racing activities around the world for nearly four decades. It also develops motorsport-derived accessories for Toyota, Lexus and Scion street cars and trucks. TRD’s U.S. operations were first established in 1979 and are headquartered in Costa Mesa, Calif., with an additional facility in Salisbury, N.C.
The TRD Pro Series will start getting down and dirty in the fall of 2014.
Original Toyota Off-Road Game Returns!
Be the first to take the TRD Pro Tundra, Tacoma and 4Runner off-road and online by playing, Super Off Road™: TRD Pro Edition Presented by Toyota.
Choose your favorite TRD Pro model and put them to the test on the toughest, muddiest, most grueling online off-road track. Score power-ups, challenge friends and compete to beat the leaderboard. Visit www.ToyotaSuperOffRoad.com for more information.
2015 TRD PRO SERIES PRELIMINARY 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
- TBD
Shocks TRD Bilstein High PerformanceFRONT:
– 2” of additional wheel travel
– 60mm pistons > 46mm OE
– 12mm shafts > 12mm OESpeed & Position Valving
– Bilstein progressive piston and valve design
– 3 stage position sensitive valvingREAR:
– 1.25” of additional wheel travel
– 60mm pistons > 46mm OERemote Reservoirs
– Increased oil capacity for heat management
– Increased control of cavitationTRD Bilstein High PerformanceFRONT:
– 1” of additional wheel travel
– 60mm pistons > 36/32mm OE
– 18mm shafts > 12mm OEREAR:
– 1.5” of additional wheel travel
– 46mm pistons > 36/30mm OE
– Remote reservoirTRD Bilstein High PerformanceFRONT:
– 1” of additional wheel travel
– 60mm pistons > 32mm OE
– 18mm shafts > 12mm OEREAR:
– 1” of additional wheel travel
– 46mm pistons > 32mm OE
– Remote reservoirSprings Unique TRD-Tuned Front Springs- 2” lift for the front of the vehicle
– Decreased spring rate to improve ride quality over harsh terrainUnique TRD-Tuned Front Springs- 2” lift for the front of the vehicle
– Decreased spring rate to improve ride quality over harsh terrainUnique 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 soundTRD Cat Back Exhaust- Stainless steel system
– Polished steel dual wall tips
– Reduced back pressure
– Throaty rumble soundNo 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 accentExterior 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 MatsAbout Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM), the world’s top automaker and creator of the Prius, is committed to building vehicles for the way people live through our Toyota, Lexus and Scion brands. Over the past 50 years, we’ve built more than 25 million cars and trucks in North America, where we operate 14 manufacturing plants and directly employ nearly 40,000 people. Our 1,800 North American dealerships sold more than 2.5 million cars and trucks in 2013 – and about 80 percent of all Toyota vehicles sold over the past 20 years are still on the road today.Toyota partners with philanthropic organizations across the country, with a focus on education, safety and the environment. As part of this commitment, we share the company’s extensive know-how garnered from building great cars and trucks to help community organizations and other nonprofits expand their ability to do good.
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