To the common public, Japanese carmaker Toyota is often perceived as a developer of rather bland but reliable or dependable cars, SUVs and crossovers that do a great job in transporting the user from one destination to another. On a general basis, Toyota’s cars are highly fuel efficient, much affordable as well as quite comfortable for all the occupants. However, the common public fails to realize is that this Japanese auto giant boasts of a long history of producing some of the most iconic off roading beasts as well and has established a reputation of one of the leading developers of off-roading cars in the recent times.
The iconic Land Cruiser is a key component in establishing this trend, even as it has helped to travel to hitherto unexplored, far away places in the globe while the military branches in the world as well as various guerilla warfare groups have keenly joined the team for helping to consolidate the Hilux’s reputation for pickup as well as unmatched performance. Not very long ago, Toyota launched a new line of innovative and path-breaking SUVs as well as trucks in the US markets which seem to be targeted explicitly to hit all those who wish to hit the tough trails. This comes in the guise of the TRD Pro.
The TRD Pro series features Tundra, Tacoma and the 4Runner. Each of the vehicles belonging to this much popular TRD Pro Series gets TRD- fine tuned springs alongside Bilstein Shocks, TRD shifter, TRD front skid plate, branded and great quality floor mats as well as ‘Toyota’ badge on the grille and thus stunning badge easily reminds one of the old and classic models. All vehicles featured in this series are provided in the new and arresting Inferno paint shade, apart from Super White and Black.
The Tundra vehicle is highly benefited from the smooth TRD springs which also offer a lift of two inches and an enhanced ride quality in tough terrains and the truck rides on stunning 18-inch wheels fitted with Michelin ORP tyres. Each of the trucks also derives and additional wheel travel of two inches towards the front as well 1.25 inches wheel travel at the back. The TRD dual exhaust produces a great sound as opposed to the V8 engine of the truck that comes standard. Also, the interiors are quite unique looking and feature red complementary fabric stitched that offers a lively feel to the car’s cabin.
The Tacoma on the other hand is a smaller sized car in this series. In Toyota’s press release, it is referred to as Taco Supreme which is quite hilarious. The Tacoma has benefitted from several updates which are much akin to its elder brother, like the soft springs boosting the height of the ride by almost two inches. An additional wheel travel inch is also provided towards the front while at the back, the wheel travel is increased by 1.5 inches. The Tundra gets 18-inches wheels but the Tacoma gets 16-inch beadlock hoops enclosed in BFGoodrich All-Terrain tires.
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