Toyota Tundra TRD Pro: Reasons to Upgrade
If you’re looking to get a new pickup truck, the Toyota Tundra TRD Pro is worth the upgrade. Whether you’re looking at it for its off-road capabilities, or a comfortable interior, the Tundra TRD Pro is a great choice, and not so bad on your wallet for all the upgrades you can get with it.
What Makes the Tundra TRD Pro So Special?
The Tundra TRD Pro hasn’t changed too much in the last few years, but there have been updates to the suspension and the chassis, as well as a few other cosmetic upgrades. What it still has though is the 381 horsepower, 5.7 liter V8 engine, so it has the power that landed it on your radar in the first place. It was designed to be taken off-road, which is most likely why you want it in the first place. It offers customized dual internal piston shocks and external reservoirs on all four wheels. Speaking of wheels, the TRD Pro has 32” Michelin tires on 18” rims, giving you 10.6” of ground clearance that can get you through even the toughest mud.
The interior has the feeling of “bare bones,” but offers so much more. It comes with navigation and Toyota Entune. So it has the upgrades you want, but not in a flashy way. Though the navigation and Entune screens are touch screen, there are knobs for the cabin controls. The truck also has the TRD Pro shifter knob, which is standard on all the TRD Pro model trucks and packages.
Let’s talk some specs, shall we? The Tundra TRD Pro can tow up to 10,500 lbs or just over a ton worth of cargo and has integrated trailer brake controls with multi-info display. This truck also features a premium audio and app suite system and includes a back-up camera. Did I mention there was plenty of room? You have seating for five, with 60/40 rear-split seats. Back up in the front of the truck, you have an extremely advanced front airbag system. Theses trucks also come with Toyota Care and no cost maintenance with roadside assistance included.
So now you know about the base model of the Tundra TRD Pro, but it also comes with some fantastic package upgrades. In the off-road package, your standard wheels are upgraded to 18”, 5-spoke TRD off road alloy, black accented, all terrain tires. The safety and convenience package gives you front and rear park assist, blind spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert. Because you know, these are some big trucks and you want to keep all of your precious cargo safe.
But the TRD Pro line is known for performance off the beaten path. If you’re looking for something that you can take both on the highway and off, this is the truck for you. It comes in around $43,500, but given the fact that it’s one of the highest rated performance vehicles that Toyota manufactures, it is well worth it.
The refresh of the TRD line is something to look forward to from Toyota, so why not stop by your local dealership today and take a test drive?