CHICAGO, Feb. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The pulse-pounding,
heart-racing TRD Pro Series from Toyota returns for its next
generation of off-road dominance. For 2019, Tundra, 4Runner and
Tacoma will all feature Fox shocks and a host of impressive
off-road equipment tuned and designed by the engineers at Toyota
Racing Development (TRD).
First unveiled in 2014, the TRD Pro lineup was born from
Toyota's rich racing and off-road heritage. All TRD Pro vehicles
offer unique styling, as well as highly capable, tried and tested
performance off-road equipment, specifically tailored for when the
pavement runs out.
The 2019 TRD Pro series will be available in fall of 2018, and
each vehicle will be offered in three colors that include Super
White, Midnight Black Metallic or Voodoo Blue (a TRD Pro exclusive
color).
Wanna go places? TRD Pro is the ultimate tool to get you there
and back.
Only as Good as Your Suspension
As any seasoned adventurer knows, a true off-road vehicle is
only as good as its suspension. For 2019, the entire TRD Pro family
rides on 2.5-inch TRD Pro-exclusive Fox Internal Bypass shocks.
Tuned specifically for each vehicle by the engineers at TRD, the
aluminum-bodied Fox shocks offer impressive performance and supreme
damping for a wide variety of driving situations. High-speed desert
running, slow-speed rock crawling, or simply driving to and from
work – drivers and passengers will be as comfortable as they are
confident.
Whereas off-road race vehicles traditionally have external
bypass tubes on their shock bodies to fine-tune damping pressure,
each high-tech Fox shock compactly incorporates bypass zones inside
of the shock. These multiple bypass zones offer a cushioned, plush
ride during typical operation but get progressively stiffer through
the shock stroke to provide excellent bottoming resistance.
The front shocks are paired with specially-tuned TRD springs
designed for excellent ride comfort and to also produce additional
lift, giving each TRD Pro an aggressive, heightened stance for
improved trail-conquering capability. A combination of
high-temperature shock fluid and nitrogen gas pressure are employed
inside each Fox shock to improve bump compliance and to help
maximize seal life.
Every TRD Pro model features rear 2.5-inch Fox shocks that
utilize a piggyback reservoir to house additional oil volume, which
assists in maintaining peak damping performance during extreme use.
Tundra relies on the beefy rear leaf springs also equipped on the
TRD Off-Road grade, 4Runner utilizes the TRD Off-Road grade rear
coil springs, while Tacoma features progressive-rate off-road leaf
springs out back to allow more compression suspension travel to aid
performance over rough terrain. TRD dust boots are utilized front
and rear to offer added protection to help keep dust and dirt out,
and 4Runner utilizes unique roost shields to help protect the
inverted rear shock.
Tacoma TRD Pro: Civilized Commuter or Trail-Tackling
Specialist
Based on the very trail-capable TRD Off-Road grade, Tacoma TRD
Pro ups the ante with enhanced 2.5-inch Fox front shocks that use
large 46mm pistons and feature 8 bypass zones (5 compression, 3
rebound). They are paired with TRD-tuned springs that provide an
additional 1 inch of front lift. A larger front sway bar is
employed to retain crisp steering and refined road manners. The
Tacoma also features 2.5-inch rear shocks that use 11 bypass zones
(7 compression, 4 rebound) and are paired with 2-inch piggyback
reservoirs.
A host of additional TRD equipment finds its way onto the new
Tacoma TRD Pro, including an updated front skid plate with TRD red
lettering, while the cat-back TRD exhaust is accented with a new
Black Chrome tip.
Inside, passengers are treated to standard Entune Premium JBL
Audio with subwoofer amplifier and Integrated Navigation and
App Suite. Tacoma is equipped with
TRD Pro-branded floor mats and leather-trimmed seats with TRD Pro
emblems on the front headrests. Distinguishing the exterior are
unique TRD Pro badges, projector-beam headlights with black sport
bezels and LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL), Rigid Industries LED
fog lights, taillights with black sport bezels, and a black TOYOTA
grille.
Thanks to the offset of the 16-inch TRD Pro black alloy wheels,
Tacoma has a 1-inch wider track both front and rear for added
stability. Trail and pavement traction comes in the form of
P265/70R16 Goodyear Wrangler Kevlar All-Terrain tires.
TRD Desert Air Intake: Clearing Tacoma's Sinuses, No
Prescription Needed
The most eye-catching of the Tacoma upgrades, no doubt, is the
available all-new TRD Desert Air Intake. Designed to sustain
consistent off-road performance no matter how silty or dirty the
terrain gets, the TRD Desert Air Intake takes the 278-horsepower
3.5L V6 engine's air intake away from dust that hovers inside the
wheel well (where traditional air intakes are located) during
off-road operation. This allows for air ingestion to occur in a
cleaner space above the windshield, therefore, helping to benefit
filter longevity and, ultimately, engine health.
Tundra TRD Pro: Boastful New Additions
Tundra TRD Pro also gets its fair share of new features for
2019. Of course, Tundra is equipped with new Fox 2.5-inch front
shocks that boast beefy 46 mm pistons. The TRD-tuned springs
provide an additional 2 inches of front lift, and front wheel
travel is increased more than 1.5 inches. The front shocks feature
11 bypass zones (7 compression, 4 bypass) to fine-tune damping
performance for off-road romps while retaining composed on-road
manners. The Tundra also employs 2.5-inch rear Fox shocks that
feature an impressive 12 bypass zones (8 compression, 4 bypass).
The rear shocks feature 2.5-inch piggyback reservoirs, and wheel
travel is increased by more than 2 inches in the rear.
Taking a cue from little brother, big bro Tundra gets new Rigid
Industries LED fog lights for improved visibility on and off the
highway, in a variety of weather conditions. Tundra also features
LED headlights with LED accent lights and a unique black treatment.
A new TOYOTA grille plus new hood scoop add style to Tundra's
brawny front end. Out back, TRD Pro stamping is found on the bed's
rear quarter panels.
New 18-inch BBS forged-aluminum, five-spoke satin black wheels
are featured on Tundra, which reduce un-sprung mass 3.35 lbs. per
wheel (13.4 lbs. total) to improve cornering response and overall
ride quality. The new wheels are wrapped in Michelin P275/65R18
all-terrain tires to provide a sure footing in dirt and on
pavement.
Inside, TRD Pro logos garnish the driver and front passenger
leather-trimmed seats, while red stitching accents the dash, seats
and armrests. TRD Pro floor mats, shift knob and a center-console
emblem help complete the distinctive look. Providing added growl on
the highway and the trail is a dual TRD Pro exhaust, which is
fitted with new Black Chrome exhaust tips. A TRD Pro 1/4-inch skid
plate sporting signature red Toyota lettering is found underneath
the front end. Tundra TRD Pro will offer an available moonroof.
4Runner TRD Pro: The Legend Grows
4Runner needs no introduction. The iconic SUV is one of the most
legendary off-road vehicles in Toyota's history. For 2019, TRD Pro
takes 4Runner's world-renowned trail capability to the next
level.
4Runner's Fox shocks not only enhance its off-road performance
but, paired with the TRD-tuned front springs, the package lifts its
front 1 inch compared to other grades, while also providing nearly
1 inch of additional wheel travel. The 2.5-inch front shocks employ
46 mm pistons and include 7 bypass zones (4 compression, 3
rebound). In the rear, the 2.5-inch Fox shocks feature 11 bypass
zones (7 compression, 4 rebound) to fine-tune the low- and
high-speed compression, and 2-inch piggyback reservoirs house
additional oil to retain damping performance when it's needed most.
A unique TRD roost shield offers additional protection for the
inverted shock design in the rear.
4Runner adds a new roof rack for stashing additional gear
outside of the cabin (say, dirty gear or laundry after a weekend
camping trip). The 1/4-inch-thick front skid plate also sports new
red TRD lettering. 4Runner features 17-inch matte-black TRD alloy
wheels with an offset change to provide it with nearly a 1-inch
wider track front and rear for added stability. Nitto Terra
Grappler P265/70R17 A/T tires provide all-terrain performance for
whatever the situation demands.
Like Tacoma, 4Runner TRD Pro passengers can jam to tunes from a
new-for-2019 standard Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated
Navigation and App Suite. Other
interior appointments include TRD Pro floor mats, TRD shift knob,
and red-stitched Softex seats with red TRD logos on the front
headrests. Additional TRD Pro exterior features include LED fog
lights, blacked-out TOYOTA grille, and projector-beam headlights
with smoked trim.
Even on the Most Capable, Safety is Paramount
Even though capability and toughness are at the core of the TRD
Pro Series, safety is still the utmost priority. All three TRD Pro
models feature the Star Safety System, which includes Vehicle
Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake
Assist (BA) and Smart Stop Technology (SST).
Tundra and Tacoma come standard with Toyota Safety Sense P
(TSS-P), which features Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian
Detection (PCS w/PD), Lane Departure Alert (LDA) with Sway Warning
System (SWS), Automatic High Beams (AHB) and high-speed Dynamic
Radar Cruise Control (DRCC).
Championship TRD Pedigree
Dating back to 1979, Toyota Racing Development (TRD) has
developed chassis, engines and parts design for nearly 40 years.
TRD supported off-road legend Ivan "Ironman" Stewart for 30 years
on his path to multiple championships and race victories in
Baja, U.S. off-road desert and
short-course off-road races. TRD most recently celebrated CJ
Greave's 2017 Pro 4 Championship in The Off-Road Championship
Series (TORC) and Martin Truex Jr.'s
win of the 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR® Cup Series Championship. The
2019 TRD Pro suspension was tested and designed by TRD engineers at
our corporate headquarters in Plano,
Texas. TRD also develops motorsport-derived accessories for
Toyota and Lexus cars and trucks. Its U.S. operations were first
established in 1979 and are headquartered in Costa Mesa, Calif., with an additional
facility in Salisbury, N.C.
Limited Warranty and ToyotaCare
Toyota's 36-month/36,000-mile basic new-vehicle warranty applies
to all components other than normal wear and maintenance items.
Additional 60-month warranties cover the powertrain for 60,000
miles and corrosion with no mileage limitation. Each TRD Pro also
comes standard with ToyotaCare, a complementary plan covering
normal factory-scheduled maintenance for two years or 25,000 miles,
whichever comes first. Two years of roadside assistance coverage is
also provided with each new purchase.
Tundra pickup is assembled at Toyota Motor Manufacturing,
Texas (TMMTX), in San Antonio, Texas, and Tacoma pickup is
assembled at TMMTX and Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Baja California (TMMBC) in Baja California, Mexico. 4Runner is assembled
at TMC Tahara Plant in Japan.
For more information, visit www.Toyota.com/TRDpro.
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About Toyota
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U.S. and North America for 60
years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation
mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands. During that
time, Toyota has created a tremendous value chain as our teams have
contributed to world-class design, engineering, and assembly of
more than 33 million cars and trucks in North America, where we operate 14
manufacturing plants (10 in the U.S.) and directly employ more than
46,000 people (more than 36,000 in the U.S.). Our 1,800 North
American dealerships (nearly 1,500 in the U.S.) sold more than 2.6
million cars and trucks (2.4 million in the U.S.) in 2017 – and
about 87 percent of all Toyota vehicles sold over the past 15 years
are still on the road today.
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