So whether you’re conquering the Alaskan wilderness, or just tackling your local trail, the 2017 Tacoma TRD Pro pickup is ready to help you rule it all.
The compact
pickup was just unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show and will go on sale this fall It's based on the existing Tacoma TRD Off-Road
4x4 Double Cab and comes with both cosmetic and chassis upgrades Sadly,
power still comes from a naturally aspirated V6 engine But
the 3.5-liter has got a sufficient 278 horsepower and 265 pound-feet of torque,
meaning it's much faster than the 2015 model year Regardless of whether you go for the 6-speed
manual or the automatic, it will have 4x4 and a standard
electrically-controlled limited slip differential The
suspension has been upgraded and now consists of Fox 2.5 Internal Bypass shocks
and TRD springs that give it a 1-inch lift
The back has Fox dampers and
progressive-rate leaf springs To cope with mother nature, Toyota gave the
truck some sturdy 16-inch black alloys shod in Goodyear Wrangler that are
reinforced with Kevlar They also installed offsets, widening the
tracks by 1 inch at the front and the rear Right,
let's move on to the cosmetic changes
We've got a Toyota heritage
grille, a traditional hood scoop, aluminum front skid plate, LED fog lights,
LED daytime running lights and some nifty black fender flares Compared to the 2015 model, the interior is
like a Cadillac or, at least, an Avalon We've got leather seats, a TRD shifter,
leather steering wheel, custom floor mats and the latest infotainment system It's also
pretty safe and comfortable to drive, being equipped with rear cross-traffic
alert, parking sensors, and blind spot monitoring And
before you tell us that it's not as tough as a Ford, watch the video below Two
guys drove the 2017 Tacoma TRD Pro to the Arctic Circle without making any mods
to it
