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The Jeep Gladiator is a pickup truck version of the Wrangler.

The Jeep Gladiator Straight Embarrassed This Toyota Tacoma

Uh oh, the Toyota Tacoma just got a little embarrassed while off-roading because a Jeep Gladiator was able to outperform it. How could the Jeep truck of all off-roading options take down the current off-roading truck champion? It’s a Tacoma, for Pete’s sake!  The Jeep Gladiator took the Toyota Tacoma down  A Jeep Gladiator on …
The 2018 Toyota Tacoma driving down a dirt road. Perfect used truck

The 2021 TRD Pro Tacoma Can’t Compete With the Ram 1500 TRX or Ford Raptor but it’s Not Trying to

In a world where trucks are named after powerful prehistoric predators, the Toyota Tacoma isn’t exactly stalking its prey. It’s a midsize truck with a great reputation for handling off-road trails and a borderline cult following. The 2021 TRD Pro Tacoma can’t compete with the Ram 1500 TRX or the Ford Raptor, but it’s not …
the green grille of the popular midsize pickup truck

This 2021 Toyota Tacoma Issue Makes Things Complicated for Families

If you’ve read anything else I’ve written about the 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro I recently tested, you already know I––almost embarrassingly––fell head over heels. My review is certainly a positive one. However, there is one 2021 Toyota Tacoma issue I learned while driving the TRD Pro model that makes things complicated for families. If …
2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro refresh parked in desert

Is the 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Actually Expensive?

I recently spent some time with the 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro. Not gonna lie, I kind of fell in love with it. Enough to actually consider buying one. The thing is, I couldn’t help but balk at the sticker price. After driving it for a week, however, I came to the conclusion that it’s …
A motorhome RV camper parked on a road in front of a mountain

Don’t Buy an RV Until You Check Out the 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro

Buying an RV is so trendy right now. But why spend $100,000, $200,000 or even more on a monstrous RV camper? Maybe buying a giant trailer RV isn’t what you need. Perhaps all you need is a 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro. The 2021 Toyota TRD Pro is tough and off-road ready. In addition, it’s …
A 2021 Toyota Tacoma parked on sand

I Just Can’t Hate the 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro

If you’ve read any articles about the Toyota Tacoma, you’ve likely read that its road manners are lousy. You may have read that the interior is riddled with hard plastics and that it feels dated. When I received the 2021 Toyota TRD Pro as a press car I felt pressure to hate it like all …
2021 Toyota Tacoma Overlanding SEMA Concept With Sport Trailer

The 2021 Toyota Tacoma Trailer Gives You More Tacoma

Have you ever looked at your Toyota Tacoma and thought you needed more truck? Well, then you could upgrade to the full-size Toyota Tundra, but then you wouldn’t have the infamous Tacoma! But with the 2021 Toyota Tacoma with the matching Tacoma Overlanding trailer, all your problems could be solved.  Check out the Toyota Tacoma …
2021 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro Lunar Rock

The 2021 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro Isn’t Worth It

Are you excited? The 2021 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro is here to represent as one of the largest off-roading options aside from a tank. However, this massive Toyota SUV has a pretty significant price tag too, and we’re not sure if it’s worth it. Is the 2021 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro worth buying? What’s new …

5 Features I Love About the 2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro

One look at the 2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro and anyone can easily see that it’s meant for some serious off-road duty. Although, I have seen that it’s great for moving an apartment as well. And while the TRD Pro trim level does carry some sticker shock as it’s priced right around $50,000, I will …
A green 2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro on a rutted muddy forested off-road trail

The 2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro: Where Old-School Meets the New

While a few vehicles, such as the Porsche Cayenne, call themselves SUVs, they’re technically crossovers. The 2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro, however, with its body-on-frame design, is an SUV. One that, despite some recent updates, hasn’t changed much over the years. It’s an approach that gives the 4Runner TRD Pro a few flaws, but also …
2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro off-roading

2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro: If You Can’t ‘Send it,’ Haul it

Toyota’s tagline “Let’s Go Places” mainly refers to consumers using its products to travel anywhere and traverse the roads unknown. The latter is most likely the case when it comes to the 2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro as this iteration of the brand’s most popular truck looks like it’s purpose-built to crawl over rocks on …
A green 2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro in the forest

3 Things That I Enjoy About the 2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro

As we’ve stated previously, the Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro isn’t exactly a perfect SUV. But it wouldn’t be so popular if it didn’t also have at least a few strengths and good points. And for the updated-for-2020 4Runner TRD Pro, they go beyond just its reputation for reliability. The 2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro’s comfortable …
The side view of a green 2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro

3 Things That Annoy Me About the 2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro

If you want an SUV with almost-Wrangler-level off-road chops but more on-road civility, the Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro is an excellent choice. However, despite its popularity, Toyota’s long-running SUV is by no means perfect. And after spending a week with a 2020 4Runner TRD Pro, I’ve discovered a few flaws you should know about. The …
2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro

What Does Toyota TRD Stand for?

We’ve seen the famed Toyota TRD badging on many models. The trucks like the Toyota Sequoia, 4Runner, Tacoma, and Tundra all have options for TRD packages. Additionally, we now see TRD packages for the Camry and the Avalon. But what is the Toyota TRD meaning? What do these letters stand for? Toyota Racing Development TRD …
two land rover defenders in a remote desert scene with the sun giving backlighting

Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro VS Land Rover Defender

When it comes to the off-roading SUV, there are some pretty exciting options on today’s market. There’s the famed Jeep Wrangler and now the all-new Ford Bronco. There are Toyota SUVs equipped with TRD Pro packages. Additionally, there is an entire lineup of Land Rover SUVs that are great off-roaders. The 2020 Land Rover Defender …
the 2021 TRD Pro lineup in lunar rock in a sandy scene

New Toyota TRD Pro Color: Haters Love to Hate

For 2021 Toyota 4Runner, Tundra, Tacoma, and Sequoia TRD Pro models, the new color gets a bit of outer space inspiration. Usually, the exclusive yearly colors are anticipated. But do people actually like the 2021 TRD Pro color? For the 2020 models, we saw Army Green and the 2019 color for TRD Pro models was …

Is the 2021 Toyota 4Runner’s Lunar Inspiration Enough?

One thing you’ve got to appreciate about the Toyota 4Runner SUV is that it is not pretending to be a luxurious and peaceful SUV. For 2021 Toyota did absolutely nothing to improve the 4Runner’s road manners. But a few tuning tweaks have been implemented to help it out on the trails. Plus, there’s a new …