Is the 2017 TRD PRO Tacoma Really Worth $45,000??? - Review and Driving Impressions

Here is a look at my thoughts on the new TRD Pro Tacoma. Huge thanks to Alex for lending me his truck for the day. As always, be sure to let us know what you think in the comments below. Thanks for watching! Please Like, Share, and Subscribe!
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[@CynicalDad81]

Now if only we could get it with the 6’ bed.

[@jamesclark2761]

Bandit, your Buddy Alex's tacoma is pretty Awesome!! Love the Mods he did to it..👍 Are you planning on doing any mods to your Tacoma?

[@ScottDabson]

I decided on the SR5 4x4 which I'm picking up today. All the other Models are cool! I test drove the sport and off road TRD's. The SR5 felt great on the road and will fill my needs as I would mostly take it on the sand. Thanks for some great video's! You helped me decide on the Taco.

[@TrailPass]

That's awesome, I hope you enjoy your new truck! Keep us posted with your experience and let us know if we can help!

[@tgkg]

Anyone who bought the TRD pro pre-covid had the best deal.

[@MRSNIFFMEFINGA]

I was also looking at the trd pro when I was going to get a tacoma, but they are so rare here in california that dealers only get around 1 per year. People here are paying around $50k for the truck (around 5 grand OVER msrp.) and I couldn't justify the difference. Another thing to note is that you can't get a TRD Pro 4-Door Long Bed. I got a quicksand TRD offroad 4DLB and I couldn't be happier.

[@Peavey02]

MRSNIFFMEFINGA got mine in GA. it was listed for 42k.

[@SMcFarland]

Same story here, originally wanted a TRD pro, ended up with a fully loaded 17 TRD OR DCLB in super white. Only difference between mine and a pro is some small details and a little suspension upgrade, but that's easy enough to change. (Plus mine has a sunroof!)

[@iMnkify]

Exactly what I did. It looks damn cool though.

[@pedrogonzalez109]

I love my TRD PRO. I looked on line for this Tacoma for about a month and found one. Went down to LA and picked it up for about $46000.00.People tell all the time what a nice truck it is and there right. Cement Gray. Beast MODE

[@TrailPass]

I'm glad you were able to find a PRO. Enjoy your sweet truck!

[@FIGNAS83]

They wanted $48k in CA for a TRD Sport 4x4 with the leather seats and premium sound package. I can only imagine what the Pro would go for here 😵

[@eddiesaninocencio6635]

Last I saw a TRD PRO 2019 for sale in CA. was $53,000 dollars. Shop on line i'm pretty sure you can find one cheaper with the same specs.

[@mrgearheadfromhell]

I love my 09 TRD Sport, yet I don't see myself going for the TRD Pro. The price tag IMO is high, I gave 25K for my Taco with 33,129 miles. While it now has 213,000 miles it still gets me where I'm going and brings me home, I figure I will be buying another one when it hits 500K. I recently installed a "Banks" cat back system due to a rusted out muffler and have noticed both performance and economy gains, that is when I can keep my foot out of it. I have also ordered a TRD cold air intake, I went with the TRD because I wanted to retain a enclosed filter where other cold air kits have a open element. So again I expect to see some performance and economy gains, after I get past playing. I was actually looking for the TRD exhaust on Ebay when I found the Banks system, I'm so glad I found it though because it is 3" stainless with a monster muffler that improves flow by 211% according to Banks. Right away I could feel the truck running stronger and soon realized if I kept my foot out of it I got another 2 MPG. My truck gets 20 MPG all day long, I get 400 miles per tank; Now I'm getting 420 to 430 per tank. As I said it requires me keeping my foot out of it. I would like to see 450 after I install the cold air intake, and probably will on my Aug. vacation to Florida. People freak out when I tell them I top off at exit 4 in Virginia and get gas next in Savana Georgia, yeah I drive across north and south Carolina on a single tank of gas. If your looking for a cat back system, you really need to look at the banks system, it truly is worth every penny.

[@TrailPass]

Wow, those are some impressive improvements!

[@konglee7284]

It's the rear DRUMS that is stopping me from getting one.

[@TrailPass]

The truck still stops fine!

[@yotamanwv]

The 05 tacoma I had still had the factory brake shoes on the rear with 230k miles on it when I traded it. These trucks stop great, and rear brakes do almost none of the work on a truck anyway because all the weight transfers to the front of the truck durring hard braking. If it's not broke don't fix it. All the new "technology" is ruining vehicles. I live in the rust belt, and rear disk brakes are nothing but trouble. All that junk gets in the calipers and rotors and everything starts corroding up and getting stuck.

[@deanfrench6609]

Thank you. I couldn’t sleep last night. Your video put me right out. Show some capabilities of the trucks...

[@MarylandMan85]

i personally liked the dynamic personality of the truck's owner.

[@kbk011]

What a beautiful truck

[@Duf]

That awkward look when Bandit is recording with a passenger....

[@Peavey02]

Dufisthenics it did feel a little weird.

[@TrailPass]

Haha, I had a good time! I didn't think I was too intimidating!

[@kellyabercrombie9769]

Excellent job on the review!

[@TrailPass]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@dudestuff3352]

Yes, I did justify purchasing the TRD Pro. With the exception of those few aftermarket changes, mine looks exactly like Alex's TRD Pro (red and black). They do not budge on the price, if you don't want to pay it, they simply walk you over to a Sport or Off Road and tell you to pick one, and they're willing to deal, but not on the Pro. I've had it for a little over a month and am starting to get use to it. Its a fun truck to drive.

[@TrailPass]

That is true about the negotiating. It sounds like you got a great truck. I really like the Barcelona Red!

[@fiftyfishbottom]

I have a TRD Pro....changed tires to 75 KO2 tires, added front hidden winch (worked out well, behind spring loaded front license plate.....I wanted size of Tacoma vs. Tundra....the price was higher, but now I see others spending money purchasing to upgrade to TRD Pro options....might do an inch or two lift, want to keep it as slight customization within warranty. I live in mountain environment, lot of mountain gravel roads....I like the truck and it fits through insulated garage doors (Tundra would not). I just ordered Hardy Liner floor mats and mud flaps. I am an older fellow, worked hard for years and this is part of my reward. Just got back from a backroad run, sharp curves, gravel, a lot of cardboard road, tires at 45lbs, it did well. I had some suspension noise, went to dealership about it, told me it was loose winch install, I begged to differ, sounded spring/shock noise....finally ran it on those back roads, no more noise and think it just opened up shock travel to remove noise, a shock with reserve chambers. Sure, a Tundra TRD Pro would be nice for a rancher, but not getting around mountain back roads.

[@TrailPass]

I couldn't agree more. I love my TRD Off-road Tacoma because it is a comfortable truck for my everyday life, but can still take me up on the mountains through hunting trails and National Forest roads. These trucks excel where others fail.

[@fiftyfishbottom]

RCI rock sliders installed (by local Toyota Dealer, only charged one hour labor, not always will dealer install parts not purchased at dealership), they are great, to the frame. Plus 1 1/4 inch wheel spacer install......lovin' it all, awesome.

[@ispeed1971]

Thanx for the informative reviews on all things Taco , I enjoy the videos :)

[@TrailPass]

Great, it's good to hear that you are enjoying the content!

[@boots1131]

The owner was just as cool as his truck,, It was funny you keep saying he and I was just talking when he never said a word through the hole video, like he knew he had the coolest truck on the road. Its like having a really hot girlfriend listening to you talking about how hot she is..

[@MrBuster741]

Good video. I currently own a 2014 Tacoma TRD Sport and have a TRD Pro 4Runner on order. If I didn't already have a Tacoma I would have definitely gone for the Tacoma TRD Pro. Beautiful truck. Good review you obviously know your Tacomas. Thanks

[@TrailPass]

Thank you sir! I do love those TRD PRO 4Runners as well!

[@genevi3680]

approaching $35k, I start looking at the full size pickup trucks.

[@NoahGomezR]

Gene Vi yea well keep looking cause if you add similar upgrades to a full size, youll be wel over $65k

[@NathanRyanAllen]

Exactly, you can get decent full size trucks for 35-40k, why even buy a midsize truck.

[@lespaulguitarist92]

@@NathanRyanAllen it's all about what you plan to do with the truck. a midsize will always be superior while offroading while a full size will excel in towing and payload.

[@kingsleyhumphrey6991]

Great video. Don't think I can see myself letting go of that much moola, but sure is nice. I love the idea of a manual transmission though. Have a great weekend as well Bandit and as always, much love and support from Grapevine Texas!!

[@TrailPass]

Always good hearing from you! Thanks for watching!

[@Natschke_Family_Adventures]

Very nice trucks, but for that price I'd get a Tundra.

[@TrailPass]

It was sweet but a Tundra is certainly tempting for more or less the same price. This truck does still have a locker, something the Tundra can't compete with. This truck would certainly make a better offroader!

[@kbk011]

also the tunder is a gas guzzler. enjoy visiting the pump often.

[@jpeezy420jjjjj]

You can add lockers to the tundra

[@condor198364]

I have the trd sport 4 x 4. Happy with my truck. I did see a red trd pro at my work the other day. Looks really nice!

[@TrailPass]

I'm happy with mine as well, the PRO is a sweet truck though!

[@Jerlemi2]

Shit horsepower and shit gas mileage all for the inflated price of 44k. V8 tundra will give you more horsepower and probably the same gas mileage for close to the same price. Not to mention the extra room. Can't believe these mid sized trucks are selling like they are. Wtf is wrong with people.

[@mikeschoolcraft21]

For 10 grand more a turbo or 2 would be the Pro for me, in place of the bling.

[@WATCHMAN2244]

Great Video! I have the 2018 Tacoma TRD PRO in Cavalry Blue, Standard transmission.Rides nice and handles great. I also have a 2017 TUNDRA TRD SR5 OFF road. I Love them both, But I think my TUNDRA is a little jealous.

[@TrailPass]

Man I love that Calvary Blue color! Awesome choice!

[@anonymous_friend]

Yikes. Big oil thanks you.

[@youknowit158]

Watched a lot of your videos the past couple days, a lot of good information! I definitely decided to hit the Subscribe button today

[@TrailPass]

Excellent, I'm glad you enjoy the content! Thanks for the support!

[@Nick-gi6ym]

Nice truck only issue is the side steps really to low who wants to bend them up off road. Thanks

[@Peavey02]

Nick Freyermuth my wife is short. lol. Ripping it off the truck is something I worry about every time I go out.

[@Nick-gi6ym]

Ok good reason thanks! Nice Truck

[@silentchaos8]

I have the same sidesteps and I broke the front two while navigating a rock garden.

[@Peavey02]

SilentChaos8 that sucks. Get RCI rock sliders. I sold the other ones and put the sliders on.

[@silentchaos8]

I'll have to check those out. Thanks

[@Trickshoterexhile]

I have one in cement gray it looks grat in that color

[@TrailPass]

That is an interesting color on these trucks!

[@mriphone1000]

Would love to have one of these further down the road, it would have been great to see the Rx 350 Lexus v6 engine in these. Toyota is known for being conservative.

[@TrailPass]

Both of the Tacoma and the Lexus share the same engine (3.5L V6). I would expect the two to just have different engine tunes.

[@buildexplore3278]

The TRD PRO in Ontario Canada is $53,500. Big difference between the pro and off road.

[@TrailPass]

Wow, that is a hefty price tag!

[@victorcreed8856]

My thoughts exactly. $53,5, and you still have to shell out replace those shit tires before tackling any real off-road trails! For that money, I'd be taking a serious look at the ZR2. For my money, I'd be buying a TRD off road for $44 and build my own "Pro"

[@Livefreepeace]

Victor Creed pls stay away from gm. I got a 2017 colorado z71 and i regret it big time! Nothing but problems and only 3,400kms

[@Leatherkid01]

jeremy live free theyre that bad eh... the GM.

[@voodooblue6162]

Victor Creed That's CAD he was talking about and that's $41000 USD,it's not bad at all since Canadian dealerships are not allowed to mark up the trd pros.

[@waysaunut]

Nice video, I have a 2018 premium offroad fully loaded the premium has everything on it including the leather and moonroof has a 3'' lift with 33's I paid 42,000 love one thing about the Tacoma the resale is excellent I traded in my 2010 low mileage and got 21,000 out of it, Other trucks don't have the excellent resale like the tacoma

[@TrailPass]

You're right about that! Enjoy that new truck!

[@Adam_Newman]

I have the 2017 trd off road 4×4 & love it , great trucks , also the 4×4 TACOMA has the best resell of ANY other truck , saw a nice 13 model with 54000 miles go for 29000

[@TrailPass]

Awesome, I'm glad you're enjoying your truck! The resale is certainly nice!

[@victorcreed8856]

In Canada, TRD Pro runs mid $50k, TRD Off Road runs mid 40s. $10K is a lot of money for what amount to little more than Fox Shocks and special paint.

[@TrailPass]

That is very true, especially with limited configurations. That's why I am driving an Off-road!

[@elvis2benguet]

I had the 1st gen. Taco 2003 and trade in to a 2nd gen. 2011, I just had an oil changed to the dealer and the dealer want to buy my 2011, and pay off some of my Max. credit card, Wow, ...But If I were to trade my Sport 2011, I will go for this. TRD Pro. Thanks for posting this beautiful and sexy Truck.

[@Pepe46873]

In Canada the Tacoma TRD Pro is so hard to get ahold of that they sell for the same price as a tundra TRD Pro or Power Wagon. You could order one at sticker but who knows when you would collect it.

[@TrailPass]

That is interesting, thanks for letting us know. It is crazy that it could cost as much as the Power Wagon!

[@itperdition]

I have a 2016 4x4 TRD OR in manual. I would kill for that sliding rear window switch. Love my truck, but damn that is a nice option.

[@TrailPass]

It really would come in handy!

[@TNThornhill]

Solution: Find a clean gen 3 4runner with e-locker and use the extra 40k on suspension/engine upgrades and have a serious off roader.

[@jareddodge8813]

Not paying $800 for a exhaust and for that price get a full size nice truck

[@TrailPass]

It is a pricey option!

[@Shakerhood69]

Very Nice Truck.

[@TrailPass]

It was nice, we had a great time!

[@Shakerhood69]

I bet it was a blast to drive, if l could get a Pro l would choose Cement Color.

[@sdlonewolf]

in California add another 3,000- 6,000 dollars!

[@df446]

What are those discs on the driver's side visor?

[@Peavey02]

Dean Fuller my cd's. lol

[@TrailPass]

That's where we get the sweet tunes!

[@therealweenis]

So you're saying you pay a bunch of money for black trim?

[@TrailPass]

Black trim, leather seats, Fox-Suspension, and some other limited-edition TRD parts.

[@hdzvideos5679]

i think the tacoma pro should stand up more than the other tacomas like have the best of the other trucks like same towing capasity plus comfort same tires plus something else get it

[@trussell6876]

Was just quoted $59k in Alberta for a Pro. Think I’ll keep my PW for a while longer.

[@TrailPass]

Wow, that's pretty steep!

[@NileRivas]

Crawl control does not allow for a moonroof, so the manual would be the only option for that~ from what I've heard.

[@adamlaski9128]

TheNile Rivas My TRD Offroad has a sunroof and crawl control

[@TrailPass]

I think they just removed the sunroof to keep the "sporty" feel and to increase the rigidity. I'm not sure that the TRD PRO Tundra has a sunroof either.

[@vins1521]

Id love to upgrade to the Pro but the price tag in Canada is crazy, $63,000 tax in.

[@TrailPass]

Wow, that is really expensive!

[@jkonquer3853]

It’s worth $45k, if you can find them at that price. You will be paying over $50-$60k with dealer markups

[@prestigeworldwide2851]

The owner looks angry

[@anonymous_friend]

found out his towing sucks worse than his buddy's taco, and he decided he didnt want to scratch his 45k ride off roading it. haaha

[@eddiesaninocencio6635]

Sure does look angry to me.

[@TheRojoe123]

Nice truck for sure, but not sure I could explain to myself the cost.

[@bash5995]

I have a 2017Tacoma with the off road package and love everythinthe 5 spdg about it except for the new 6 spd automatic transmission. It constantly tries to find the highest gear possible to save fuel which makes it feel gutless. As soon as I hit 38 to 40 mph I am already in 6th gear. I've had it reprogrammed twice a the dealership and still does the same thing. My next Tacoma will have to be a 2015 or older with

[@TrailPass]

I will say that the more that your truck breaks in the better it gets. The more I drive my truck (up to 19,000 miles now) is now really smooth!

[@domesticatedwolverine4152]

$45,000 is a major rip-off.

[@evergonzalez6350]

I've got the '17 OffRaod and seriously looking at trading for the Pro. I sit back n look at the upgrades I plan on doing the Pro has them already. Kinda makes sense? Lol

[@TrailPass]

I completely understand, the PRO is a sweet truck, especially if you are planning to do those upgrades anyhow. Plus all of this extra hardware would be under warranty with the PRO.

[@TheGREENLEMMING]

eddjmemg G yea I'm in the same boat as you. I have the 16 off road and want to trade it in for he same reason. Did you end up trading it in yet?

[@jpeezy420jjjjj]

Why not get the base model and sink 20k into it. You can add everything that it has and Make it was more bad ass than a stock trd pro

[@eddiesaninocencio6635]

Why do that just purchase one with all the mods on it already.

[@Karl-OttoAlberty]

So id say I've put in enough modifications to make my 2017 off-road match that price. I added front and rear bumpers by fab fours, recently installed a full stage 4 icon suspension 2.5 inch lift kit, bay area metal fab grill, magna flow exhaust, rigid industries 50481 D-Series SAE fog light set which mounts to my front bumper, looking to sell my old ko2s which were originally on my old truck to a co worker and buy a new set in 33s very soon to fit the new lift.

[@Peavey02]

Karl Shelley sounds pretty sweet!

[@TrailPass]

That does sound like quite the truck!

[@genconex]

Shelley If you add everything together you might have similar cost but functionality and comfort is very different. Your suspension is superior both on and offroad, you can desert bomb or creep over obstacles better, your bumpers can take a beating, the extra clearance and larger tires assist in clearing obstacles, etc. At this point the main difference is stickers and leather seats. Overall, you have a nice truck to jump ditches on your way to the Walmart truck meet.

[@Karl-OttoAlberty]

genconex god damnit jason go back to your 05-15 taco videos

[@josefmd]

Pro's do not have a sunroof option!! The 2nd Gen Pro's did not come in Quicksand... The 16 Pro 4R Pro did though :)Like you said they came in Inferno, white, and black!

[@TrailPass]

Great, thanks for letting us know!

[@homebuiltcamperdave5226]

Curios. Did it have the tilting / telescoping steering wheel? The last version of the Trd pro did not. Never could figure out why.

[@konglee7284]

I'm sorry but for that tacoma pro price i would just get the tundra off road... It's just more room and power. The tacoma 4 door in the rear just wasn't enough room. I'm 5'7 200 pounds...

[@UngerTime]

Nice job on your video Taco Bandit. Alex looks like he is ready to punch somebody in the face! Tell that guy to smile a little bit! =D

[@TrailPass]

Haha, he said he was having a good time, I promise!

[@carlitoswayz-Okan]

Responding to the title. Yes it's worth it. With the pro you have the baddest stock taco without adding any mods to it.

[@TrailPass]

That's a good point!

[@easymemesniper]

TRD BRO

[@jackmanfamsquad]

Got my 4x4 V6 fully loaded Frontier for a year end clearance $26,999 SCOREZ! Pulls my pop up camper with ease

[@Gabez82]

JWJ You're forgiven, at least you didn't buy a Colorado. You may go now.

[@TrailPass]

That is a pretty good deal! The third generation Tacos are much more technologically advanced than the Frontier and the second gen Tacos though. Hope you get many good miles out of your new truck!

[@jackmanfamsquad]

Taco Bandit Yea definitely more technologically advanced but I'm old school and don't want that haha love the vidjas keep em up!

[@TrailPass]

JWJ Haha great. Thanks for watching!

[@marcricher4727]

tacona looks way better than the frontier....

[@Snooster17]

How much do the mud flaps cost if I had the dealer install them? Do u have any idea? My TRD OR didn't come with them

[@MRSNIFFMEFINGA]

I wanna say they were around $250. I would look on tacomaworld.

[@Natschke_Family_Adventures]

Got mine from Amazon for 59.00 Same exact thing.

[@packerzrbomb]

Snooster17 it's 12 screws. the dealer is going to charge about $80 For like 10 minutes of your time do it yourself

[@TrailPass]

It sounds like you got a great deal!

[@FlowcastYT]

How is a aluminum skid plate an upgrade over steel

[@TrailPass]

Normally aluminum is lighter and just as protective as steel!

[@bxutuber]

How's the noise level with ko2's? are they the stock size? Love my cement, I would recommend the trd intake..

[@Peavey02]

bronxbomber its really not bad at all. It's just a slight hum.

[@Peavey02]

bronxbomber they are stock size.

[@Tacomaholic]

That cement color is sweet.

[@bxutuber]

Tacomaholic that Barcelona red is looking really nice too!

[@Tacomaholic]

Indeed. Plenty of yummy colors out there.

[@darinhill1546]

I have a lease for another year and I'll be getting rid of the 2017 PRO. I WILL go back to second generation. I miss the power and supercharger options from TRD . Not impressed with overall generation spec. Imo

[@TrailPass]

All of the 2.5 gen Tacomas are really great trucks!

[@darinhill1546]

Bandit Off-road - - - do you own one and drive it '2.5 '

[@TrailPass]

I do not own one. But the refreshed second gen Tacomas have always been a favorite of mine. In my opinion it is one of the most desirable Tacomas ever made, since they are generally much simpler than the third gens, while being more advanced than the early trucks like my old 2005 Tacoma.

[@mikegray7666]

Anyone know if you can get the JBL package in this truck like the TRD Sport?

[@TrailPass]

For some reason the Tacoma online Configurator does not allow for that option..

[@HankDCFC]

Crazy. For that money you could get a base 2017 Raptor!!!!!!

[@TrailPass]

If I remember correctly the base Raptor starts at $53,000, plus the dealer markup.

[@marcricher4727]

so what difference is the towing capacity ?&payload . ...i have the sport and missing the locking diff.....and is it true no moonroof option ?

[@TrailPass]

You can not get a moon-roof in any of the PROs. The payload is 1100 pounds and 3500 pounds towing. That is considerably less than my off-road which can tow 6500 pounds.

[@ganon602]

about the skid plate, isn't steel more durable?

[@TrailPass]

It can be, but aluminum can also be very rugged depending on how it is constructed. Many Baja style trucks use Aluminum to save weight, yet still offer protection.

[@locksbog4270]

Bandit, what are your thoughts on the 5100 bilstein leveling shocks? Suppose to give you 2 inches of lift.

[@TrailPass]

I think they are a great upgrade if you are looking into a mild lift!

[@chuckdoesstuff9798]

Nice video as all ways.... I have another truck, and a jeep for you to look at just let me know it wont let you down!!

[@TrailPass]

We will have to get together again soon!

[@richiepipes8960]

great review but ya didnt go over the entertainmeny system bud

[@TrailPass]

We have covered many aspects of the other TRD models (Sport and Off-Road) in our other videos. The intention of this video was to explain how this truck is different. Thanks for watching.

[@KalashKat]

Interesting but audio is too windy and too high/low.

[@buildexplore3278]

Can you get the JBL sound in the TRD PRO or off-road?

[@TrailPass]

I agree, the new stereo in the 3rd gen trucks is great!

[@buildexplore3278]

It's ok but it doesn't compare to the JBL sound.

[@tnorman3329]

I have an old yota '95 pickup 4x4 that is getting long in the tooth. I would like to upgrade in two years and have a decent down payment. If inflation isn't crazy, I like to get this truck, but I'll probably get the 6-cyl SR5 4x4. The base Taco is relatively loaded and I'm ok with customizing my truck over time. I didn't with my '95, and except for the ratty paint, it's kinda tricked out!

[@TrailPass]

Even the base SR still comes equipped with a touch screen radio and a back up camera. They are a really nice truck for the price!

[@randyr6610]

I drove a pro when I was looking cool trucks, but I will stick with my SR5

[@TrailPass]

Glad you're still enjoying your truck!

[@succare]

Great video bandit, I'm thinking on purchasing 2019 model pro. Do u think the dealer will come off msrp. Or will I have to pay the price. Tks...

[@TrailPass]

I have heard of some dealers actually marking up the price for some of their trucks since the PROs are hard to find. I think if you could get a PRO for MSRP or a little less you'll be doing pretty well!

[@nster9297]

Not worth the price. You can get after market products which is better than the Toyota products. Paying more money just for the TRD bling.. Keep the extra money and upgrade t cost which is better than the inflated prices from Toyota.

[@jesusmarin95]

Why does it come with road tires if it's an off-road truck ?

[@TrailPass]

Because unfortunately most people that buy these will never take them off-road and this yields the best trade-off between user comfort and ability. I will say, however, that the tires, paired with the trucks 4x4 system, is pretty impressive and has never left either of us stuck!

[@jesusmarin95]

Taco Bandit thats a great response!

[@zackwatson6438]

Honestly, I'd prefer my 2017 TRD OR, and just add a BAMF Grill, Clazzio leather seat covers, and lift it with Bilstein 5100 shocks and OME coils....

[@TrailPass]

That would probably cost around the same or a little less. I still really love my BAMF grill!

[@asco56]

Are the back seats not leather?

[@Peavey02]

Diego Silva they are. I just have to have a seat cover over the seats. I have two Siberian huskies that destroy everything.

[@dennis9847]

Im looking for a little more noise from my exhaust, but I don't want my truck to sound like a bumble bee. I know the TRD exhaust is much more expensive than an aftermarket, but does it add enough noise to warrant $600, without sounding like a ricer?

[@TrailPass]

I personally think the price for the TRD exhaust is too expensive, like many other cat-back systems. I just installed a K&N Blackhawk on my truck and am really enjoying the extra sound, plus the CAI is much cheaper than an exhaust. Be sure and check out that video and stay tuned for more updates in the near future!

[@JLeeChron]

Not worth the $ imo. When wide open you can hear a bit of difference. It looks good tho haha

[@septemberskyline]

Hi. What video cam did you use? Go pro?

[@TrailPass]

This video was shot using a GoPro Hero Session.

[@trailrunnah8886]

Why were you at 4k rpm going up that hill? It didn't look like you were in the mountains, why did you have to wind it out so much?

[@TrailPass]

We do live in the mountains and it was a very steep hill! Not everything shows up on the videos unfortunately! Haha

[@trailrunnah8886]

Taco Bandit oh ok, gotcha! I'm a flatlander in RI, but go up morth to the mountains pretty often to mountain bike.

[@geneo3654]

I've been owning Toyota 4×4'S for the last 30 years, but they keep going up in price every year .no more not worth the money !!

[@eddiesaninocencio6635]

It's quality and the new technology your paying for, I have an iPhone XS cost $1200 dollars, cell phones are expensive, but the quality is there, better you buy a TRD Pro no need to add anything only the tires, nominal, it's all warranted, that's just my opinion, again I may be wrong. But i will purchase the TRD PRO 2019 soon.

[@P33V3R]

eddie saninocencio did you end up ordering a 2019 TRD Pro?

[@CoelhoSports]

so are there seat covers on the back for a dog or something, or are those cloth and only the front leatherette? I missed that part.

[@Peavey02]

coelho sports I have two huskies. I needed a good seat cover. The back seats are leather to.

[@speterbilt]

Peavey02 sweet truck! i have a 17 offroad. didnt like it at first. then i took it offroad and rock crawling with factory suspension. totally impressed me after that. im hoping to go down black bear pass labor day weekend. get some good rock sliders from rci metalworks and you can remove the tubes. those tubes weight like 5 lbs and have only 6 bolts holding them on. anyways. sweet ride. you going to overland expo east in september? asheville,nc

[@Peavey02]

speterbilt thanks! the off roads are so sweet. The rci sliders should be shipped any day. The tubes are there for my wife. I would like to get out there. I'm currently working on moving back to nc. I work there, but I go back to ga every weekend. we will see though. since day one I was worried about ripping the steps off. Lol

[@speterbilt]

Peavey02 yeah my chick friend is short so i can put them on in like 10 minutes for her if not going offroad. lol. cant wait to see the pro with sliders. you getting aluminum or steel sliders?

[@Peavey02]

speterbilt understand what you are saying. Lol. Material: 11ga tubing with 3/16" heavy duty frame platesWeight: approx. 56 lbs. per sideFinish: Powdercoated Black with the cover.

[@glock19gen3]

TRD off road with side step.. /slapface

[@TrailPass]

It sounds like the owner of the PRO was just using the steps until his sliders came in.

[@Peavey02]

TCJ RCI rock sliders are on order. It's been three weeks and they still haven't shipped. Hopefully, tomorrow they will ship.

[@AW-xv7dq]

way too expensive... look into and fj, the prices are alot more reasonable and in some cases tacos and fj's share parts

[@bliglum]

Everything looks great except for that lame faux hood scoop.

[@TrailPass]

Haha, some people love it, others don't!

[@matthewmoran1271]

Can you please either get closer to the GoPro or get a mic?? You stand so far away it's hard to hear, mostly because the GoPro mic sucks but you also speak softly

[@TrailPass]

My GoPro does not support an external mic, but I'll try to be better about it. Thanks!

[@k.r.v.4219]

NO I'd buy a Tundra if I bought a Toyota. But in a mid size? I'd now buy a ZR2 diesel Ext Cab, for just under the base price of the TRD PRO!

[@TrailPass]

I haven't seen what they are going for exactly, but I know the MSRP for that ZR2 is nearly $50,000 for a diesel.

[@dsrno5185]

NO.

[@mrk1075]

Or just get a Chevy Colorado V6 Z71 and call it a day.

[@TrailPass]

Both this truck and a TRD Off-road are more capable than a stock Z71.

[@RichardJohnson-sg3vo]

In a word--NO

[@viziocamaro]

Zr2 is a better truck all around. I work for Toyota here in Houston I drive the trd pro every day

[@TrailPass]

New video on the ZR2 coming shortly. It does seem to be a very impressive truck!

[@tomycmt]

Chevy ZR2 is much better buy.

[@AndroidProUser]

Awesome truck. Just too much money. The trucks these days...what are people thinking paying this money? It's not worth it. It's not an investment. If your investments devalue over time then yeah, sure, for you it's an investment. I'll stick to my 4 cylinder Tacoma.

[@Gabez82]

I never understood people like you that make those comments about folks purchasing these type of trucks. It's clear you think Tacoma's are great trucks with your own 4cyl. Are these Toyota's cheap? Of course not. Does anybody with a brain buy a truck as an actual investment? I think not, there are those who can afford these trucks, let them. Like you said, I'll stick to my V6 2012 Off-Road.

[@MrManic52001]

not trying to be an ass but are you shitting in your avatar pic?

[@alexdobry1538]

keep telling that to yourself to make you feel better abut your ill fated decision of a 4cyl instead of a 6

[@user-tb7rn1il3q]

Spend a few $k more and get a Tundra with a V8.

[@MrManic52001]

Brian and lose all off road capability the taco has

[@chapoher1]

Too much rambling going on

[@ohplezz]

Way overpriced.

[@38alloy]

$4,5000, I get a F150 FX4 for less than that.