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What Does Toyota TRD Mean?

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When you browse the superb range of Toyota vehicles at Koons Tysons Toyota in Vienna, Virginia, you'll see that several of the models have high-performance TRD or off-road specialized TRD Pro trim levels. But what does TRD mean and which current Toyota models offer TRD versions?

TRD Motorsports Excellence

TRD stands for Toyota Racing Development, a company that has seen many successes in various off-road and on-track motorsports platforms across the U.S. TRD uses the knowledge and experience gained from competition to make advancements in the performance and off-road capabilities of Toyota vehicles.

The company was originally founded in 1974 in Japan as Toyota Sports Corner, with the trademark TOSCO, and was involved in the development and sales of motor sports parts and components. Toyota Racing Development was established in 1976 and TOSCO became TRD. In 1979, TRD USA was established as an overseas subsidiary, since which time it has become one of America's most successful and acclaimed names in motorsports. 

That's why, when you get behind the wheel of one of Toyota's TRD models, you'll experience scintillating performance and superb handling you'd expect from a track-bred car.

Toyota Camry TRD

The 2022 Toyota Camry TRD brings outstanding performance to one of America's most popular midsize sedans. The Camry TRD stands out with its distinctive black-accented LED lighting, gloss black trim and grille, and 19-inch matte black alloy wheels. Its aerodynamics are enhanced by the TRD front splitter, side aero skirts, rear diffuser, pedestal rear spoiler, and cat-back dual exhaust.

Helping to harness the power of the Camry TRD's 301-horsepower 3.5-liter V-6 engine are strengthened underbody bracing, active cornering assist, and specially tuned suspension and brakes. Inside, you'll find unique black simulated leather upholstery, red contrast stitching, and the embossed TRD logo throughout the cabin.

Toyota 4Runner

For 2022, the Toyota 4Runner SUV gets four TRD variants — the new TRD Sport, the TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium, and the TRD Pro. Each model is powered by a 270-horsepower 4.0-liter V-6 engine paired with a five-speed automatic transmission. 

The TRD Sport comes standard with rear-wheel- drive and the option of four-wheel drive. TRD upgrades include a hood scoop, front skid plates, unique 20-inch dark gray wheels, enhanced suspension, and body-color accents. If you want to take your big toys on your adventures, the 4Runner gives you a towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds.

The TRD Off-Road and Off-Road Premium add to the 4Runner's capability on the back trails with higher ground clearance, a transfer case skid plate, 17-inch wheels, a locking rear differential, multi-terrain ABS, active traction control, multi-terrain drive modes, and crawl control. 

When the going gets seriously tough, you need the 4Runner TRD Pro. It adds a unique grille, TRD Pro-stamped skid plate, 17-inch matte black wheels with all-terrain tires, TRD-tuned suspension, FOX high-performance shocks, and a TRD roof rack. A multi-terrain monitor offers front, rear, and side camera views to help you navigate obstacle-strewn trails with ease, while a panoramic view monitor makes the TRD Pro easy to maneuver in tight spaces. The cabin features TRD simulated leather upholstery and TRD Pro all-weather floor liners.

Toyota Sequoia

If you want to carry even more people or gear on your off-road adventures, the Toyota Sequoia is a full-size three-row SUV. The Sequoia TRD Sport and TRD Pro offer seating for up to seven people, a huge cargo area, and a maximum towing capacity of 7,400 pounds. The Sequoia is powered by a 5.7-liter V-8 engine that generates 381 horsepower and 401 pound-feet of torque via a six-speed automatic transmission.

The Sequoia TRD Sport gets skid plates, 20-inch black alloy wheels, black and chrome exterior trim, and black running boards and roof rack. The suspension features sport-tuned Bilstein shock absorbers and stiffer front and rear anti-sway bars. The spacious cabin has easy-clean fabric seats, second-row captain's chairs, and automatic three-zone climate control.

The TRD Pro can take you on the toughest trails with its multimode four-wheel-drive system, a locking limited-slip center differential, 18-inch Black BBS alloy wheels, FOX shock absorbers, and TRD skid plates. The TRD Pro's exterior features include a Toyota logo grille, Rigid Industries LED fog lights, black aluminum running boards, and a power liftgate for easy access to the cargo area.

Toyota Tacoma

For superb practicality and capability, the 2021 Toyota Tacoma midsize truck variants include the TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, and TRD Pro trims. Powering each TRD model is a 278 horsepower 3.5-liter V-6 engine. The street-smart TRD Sport is offered in two cab and bed sizes with two- or four-wheel drive, and features sport suspension, 17-inch wheels, a hood scoop, color-keyed fender flares, and a 120-volt bed-mounted power outlet.

The Tacoma TRD Off-Road comes standard with a spacious double cab and four-wheel drive. It offers 16-inch wheels, off-road-tuned suspension with Bilstein dampers, a locking rear differential, multi-terrain select, and crawl control. The Tacoma TRD Pro gets the specialist treatment with a unique grille and skid plate, all-terrain tires, a hood scoop, FOX shocks, an upgraded exhaust, the multi-terrain monitor system, and exclusive TRD upholstery.

Toyota Tundra TRD Pro

The 2021 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro is available with a double cab or the spacious CrewMax cab, and a short or standard bed. Under the hood is a 381-horsepower 5.7-liter V-8 that gives you a payload of up to 1,630 pounds and a maximum towing capacity of 9,900 pounds. 

Like the other TRD Pro models, the Tundra TRD Pro gives you all the capability you need to tackle the toughest trails. Lifted suspension, 18-inch BBS forged aluminum wheels, FOX shocks, and an automatic limited-slip differential ensure the ultimate off-road capability. With its unique exterior and interior styling elements, there's no mistaking the Tundra TRD Pro for any other truck.

Whether you're looking for the exhilarating performance of a sports sedan, the space and versatility of an SUV, or the outstanding capability of a truck, Koons Tysons Toyota has a TRD model for you. Visit our conveniently located dealership today at 8610 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, Virginia, to see the awesome TRD range for yourself.

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