NEXT-GENERATION TACOMA TRD PRO TAKES OFF-ROAD PERFORMANCE UP A NOTCH

FOR the 2022 Tacoma TRD Pro, off-road performance goes up a notch—literally! The next-generation Tacoma TRD Pro will employ Trd-tuned Fox internal bypass shocks designed to deliver exceptional on- and off-road performance, but the crucial suspension change will be a taller suspension lift—1.5 inches up front and a half inch at the rear.

The increased suspension lift will provide adventurers with even more off-road capability for exploring the great outdoors, as it equates to real-world improvements for trail and obstacle clearance thanks to its 36.4-degree approach angle, 24.7-degree departure angle, and its 26.6-degree breakover angle—all of which improve upon the previous-generation TRD Pro.

Complementing the increased front lift is new Trd-engineered upper control arms. Featuring machine-forged aluminum construction for added strength, the new TRD upper control arms allow the FOX shocks to make use of the additional rebound stroke afforded by the lift by adjusting the angle of the ball-joint mount.

New black TRD wheels are equipped on Tacoma TRD Pro, offering a wider track width than stock and fitted with new Goodyear Territory all-terrain tires that feature an aggressive sidewall design.

The new Tacoma TRD Pro gets plenty of hardware to help enhance performance, but in the looks department it gets some significant changes as well. For starters, the new exclusive TRD Pro color, Electric Lime Metallic, is added to the mix of Super White, Magnetic Gray Metallic and Midnight Black Metallic for the 2022 model year.

Tacoma TRD Pro will still greet the world with a heritage-inspired front grille with color-keyed surround. Available new hood graphics complement the blacked-out hood scoop. TRD Pro will also feature a color-keyed rear bumper, door handles and power outside mirrors with turn signal indicators, while black overfenders will marry the dual-color styling theme.

Arguably the most eye-catching change is the new TRD Pro stamping on the rear quarter panel of the truck that provides a little more breathing room between “TRD” and “Pro.” Badging is updated from the previous model year, as the TRD pro door badge is removed and a “Tacoma” badge is added to the front door. All badges will still be finished in black.

Based on the Tacoma TRD Off-road 4×4 Double Cab shortbed model, the TRD Pro is still available with the fan-favorite 6-speed manual transmission or the ever-popular 6-speed automatic. Ready to tackle trails at any time, the Tacoma TRD Pro is fitted with FOX 2.5-inch internal bypass shocks tuned by TRD engineers. A TRD Pro aluminum front skid plate with red TRD lettering provides additional trail protection. Unique LED headlights with sequential turn signals featuring TRD Pro inserts are equipped, while

Rigid Industries LED fog lights help illuminate the road and trails ahead.

A Trd-tuned cat-back exhaust provides some additional growl from the standard 3.5-liter V-6 engine. The V-6 employs Toyota’s innovative VVT-IW technology and Atkinson-cycle combustion to maximize efficiency. Toyota’s D-4S fuel injection system incorporates both direct injection and port injectors. The output is an impressive 278 horsepower and 265 lb-ft of peak torque.

CALTY Design Research, Toyota’s American design studio in Newport Beach, California, and Ann Arbor, Michigan, helped give the Tacoma its identity. The Tacoma is assembled at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Guanajuato (TMMGT), in Guanajuato, Mexico.