Toyota Brings the TRD Trio to the Chicago Auto Show

The 2014 Chicago Auto Show is quickly becoming the truck fiesta with Nissan bringing the Frontier and now Toyota showing off the latest TRD line-up.

The all new TRD Pro series is geared towards the hardcore offroaders that purchase these trucks to go off-road. Most of these buyers tend to spend a ton of money in getting their vehicles off-road ready to Toyota is trying to provide them a turn key solution that will suffice majority of the trails. Here are some details from the official Toyota press release. Also take a look at the new video that was just released by Toyota.

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

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 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