2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Off-Road Equipment Detailed

Summary

• The 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro introduces a hybrid powertrain with 326 HP and 465 LB-FT torque, perfect for towing and off-roading.
• The TRD Pro stands out with a two-speed transfer case for part-time 4WD and an eight-speed automatic transmission designed for off-road use.
• Exclusive suspension setup, adjustable coilovers, Goodyear tires, and off-road systems make the TRD Pro the ultimate high-speed off-roading machine.

The Toyota Tacoma has been one of the most well-known, reliable mid-size pickup trucks ever since its release in 1995. Setting new standards for both practicality and performance, Tacoma has gone through three generations, with the first lasting from 1995 to 2004, the second from 2005 to 2015, and the third from 2015-2023. However, for 2024, Toyota has redesigned the Tacoma pickup truck from the ground up, bringing it back to the very top of the mid-size segment.

For the 2024 model, the Tacoma is available in eight different trims. However, the prices of the two top-of-the-range trims have yet to be announced. These two trims are the Trailhunter, which is focused on distance and overcoming every obstacle in front of it, and the TRD Pro, designed to extract the highest levels of performance on the trails.

Although the Trailhunter shares some mechanical similarities with the TRD Pro, the two differ enough to separate them significantly to allow them to suit their purpose best. The TRD Pro also has the same purpose as the TRD Off-Road, which is to be the ultimate off-road machine, but the former top-spec trim upgrades just about every key off-roading element to cement its place at the front of the pack. Here’s a closer look at the different off-road equipment that comes with the all-new ’24 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro.

In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from various manufacturer websites and other authoritative sources, including Motor Trend and CarBuzz.

The 2024 Tacoma TRD Pro’s Top-Of-The-Range Powertrain

When off-roading, having a dependable, potent powertrain/drivetrain is where most of the magic happens. In 2024, the Toyota Tacoma comes with all-new powertrains, with most trims coming with a 2.4-liter turbocharged inline-four engine. The standard engine produces 278 horsepower and 317 pounds-feet of torque. However, the top-spec Tacoma TRD Pro introduces another first for the mid-size pickup.

The TRD Pro also uses the same 2.4-liter inline-four but features hybrid technology to boost the power output up to 326 horsepower and 465 pounds-feet of torque. For the tasks of towing and off-roading, torque is much more beneficial than horsepower, putting the power down much faster. As well as an increase in performance, the hybridized engine hopes to offer better efficiency on top of the base 2.4-liter engine that improves compared to the outgoing 2.7-liter inline-fours and 3.5-liter V-6s.

Four-Wheel-Drive With A Two-Speed Transfer Case

The ’24 Tacoma TRD Pro receives its power from all four wheels, with the part-time four-wheel-drive driveline also designed to maximize the truck’s off-roading capabilities. Compared to full-time four-wheel-drive, the TRD Pro’s part-time system gives you the benefits of all four wheels available while off-road but allows the use of just the rear wheels on the tarmac, drastically improving towing capabilities.

As with other trims, such as the TRD Off-Road, the TRD Pro has an electronically controlled two-speed transfer case with both high and low-range modes. The high range optimizes traction at higher speeds and when driving through thicker terrain such as mud and snow. On the other hand, low range is the way to go if you require maximum torque and grip at low speeds.

The Tacoma Comes With An Eight-Speed Automatic Featuring Off-Road Enhancements

The top-spec 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro comes standard with an electronically controlled eight-speed automatic transmission, which is kitted out with different off-road-focused technology. Featuring Toyota’s sequential shift mode, the automatic transmission’s rapid gear changes ensure that you’re in the right gear for the terrain. The TRD Pro also features an automatic limited-slip differential, massively assisting with reducing overall wheelspin.

2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Performance Specifications

Uphill/downhill shift logic works with the sequential transmission to keep the TRD Pro as stable as possible off-road while making the on-road experience smoother when towing heavy loads. For the hybridized 2.4-liter turbocharged inline-six engine under the hood of the TRD Pro, the maximum towing capacity is rated at 6,000 pounds (down 500 pounds compared to the non-hybrid engine).

Trim-Exclusive TRD Pro Off-Road Suspension

While the suspension is part of the TRD Pro’s powertrain, the trim-exclusive system on the 2024 Tacoma TRD Pro deserves its spotlight. As with other lower-trim Tacomas, the TRD Pro comes with independent double-wishbone front suspension and coil spring multi-link suspension at the rear. However, to set the TRD Pro apart from the pack, Toyota has given the trim an exclusive suspension setup to extract further off-roading performance.

The FOX QS3 Adjustable Internal Bypass Coil-overs

As with the ’23 Tacoma TRD Pro, the 2024 model is fitted with FOX’s adjustable internal bypass coilovers. However, the all-new TRD Pro is equipped with the Quick Switch three-position (or QS3) technology for the shock absorbers, which introduces more flexibility for the truck. As the name suggests, there are three modes to choose from on the TRD Pro’s rear-remote reservoir shocks. The first is for maximum comfort, the second is for the most support under hard acceleration, and the third is for the most responsive handling the TRD Pro is capable of.

Each of these settings provides unique benefits while off-roading, with each setting able to shine on different terrain. The TRD Pro is the only 2024 Tacoma trim to feature FOX’s QS3 technology, being yet another feature to separate the top-spec trim to stand out head above shoulders when it comes to high-speed off-road performance.

Completed With Goodyear Territory R/T Tires

When looking to gain as much traction as possible off-road, having top-quality tires is one of, if not the essential elements to consider for your vehicle. For the TRD Pro, this box is most definitely ticked, with 33-inch Goodyear Territory 265/70R18 tires coming as standard with the 18-inch wheels. The Trailhunter is the only other trim to go with this set of tires.

Additional Off-Road Inclusions For The ’24 TRD Pro

The 2024 TRD Pro features the same additional off-road systems available for lower trims, but thanks to the extensive upgrades to the powertrain elements, they are taken to another level with the top-spec trim. While lower trims offer the following features as optional inclusions, the TRD Pro has every off-road feature as standard.

Multi-Terrain Select, Crawl Control, And Downhill Assist Control

One critical off-road feature is the three different mode selections, with each mode enhancing the TRD Pro’s off-roading performance depending on the scenario. The Multi-Terrain Select mode (MTS) regulates the Tacoma’s wheelspin by automatically adjusting the engine throttle, brake pressure, and traction control. The system has five modes: dirt, sand, snow, mud, and rock.

A system that can work hand-in-hand with the Multi-Terrain Select is Crawl Control (CRAWL), which excels at assisting you in navigating extra tricky terrain. CRAWL works in a similar way to MTS, as it constantly uses sensors to adjust the throttle and brakes to move through difficult areas at lower speeds. With Crawl Control activated, you don’t have to worry about accelerating or braking; the TRD Pro will take care of that completely. Instead, you can focus entirely on the steering.

The Downhill Assist Control (DAC) ensures that the declines feel just as secure as the inclines. As with CRAWL, DAC takes all the braking and accelerating responsibilities away from the driver. The system breaks each wheel individually to keep the TRD Pro as stable as possible, whether the decline is smooth or rough.

Electronically Controlled Locking Rear Differential With A Stabilizer Disconnect Mechanism

In addition to featuring an electronic limited-slip differential, the TRD Pro comes with an electronically controlled locking rear differential. This system allows both rear wheels to spin at the same speed, sending engine power distribution to improve traction at low speeds. This means that both wheels can assist with overcoming tricky obstacles instead of just one wheel doing all the work.

Another standout feature that comes with multiple ’24 Tacomas, including the TRD Pro, is the Stabilizer Disconnect Mechanism, which focuses on increasing wheel articulation for each wheel, keeping the TRD Pro on the ground at all times, pushing as much power out as possible.

The 2024 TRD Pro Compared To Its Rivals

The mid-size segment has been one of the most competitive in the pickup truck scene, with 2024 taking things to new levels. One of the most closely matched pickup trucks for the Tacoma TRD Pro is the ’24 Ford Ranger Raptor. The gap between the two trucks has finally closed in terms of competitiveness, but they still offer different performance specs to set them apart.

Under the ’24 Ranger Raptor hood is a larger 3.0-liter EcoBoost V-6, which produces 405 horsepower and 430 pounds-feet of torque. While the Ranger Raptor can deliver power better at higher speeds, the TRD Pro’s torque-heavy hybrid powertrain allows for better instant acceleration. Unfortunately, the 2024 TRD Pro price hasn’t yet been announced, but the ’24 Ford Ranger Raptor sits at $55,470.

The ’24 Chevrolet Colorado is another key competitor in the mid-size pickup segment, with the top-spec ZR2 trim leading the charge for the model. The ’24 Chevy Colorado ZR2 starts at a lower $48,395, but has a decreased power output of 310 horsepower and 430 pounds-feet of torque. This puts it lower than both the TRD Pro and the Ranger Raptor, but by no means makes it a slouch of an off-road focused truck in 2024. While simultaneously beating out the rest of the Tacoma range in 2024, the redesigned TRD Pro cements the Tacoma nameplate as one of the best mid-size pickup trucks, featuring cutting-edge off-road technology throughout every element of the powertrain.