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A blue 2020 Honda Civic Type R next to a red 2020 Toyota Camry TRD

Is the 2020 Toyota Camry TRD as Fast as the Honda Civic Type R?

Despite what you may think, there’s more to the 2020 Toyota Camry TRD than just a wing and wheels. It has the makings of a genuinely capable sporty car that just happens to be a commuter sedan. However, if you want practical, affordable Japanese performance, it’s tough to beat the 2020 Honda Civic Type R. …
A red 2020 Toyota Camry TRD next to a blue 2020 Honda Accord Touring 2.0T next to a red 2020 Mazda6 2.5T

Is the 2020 Toyota Camry TRD Faster than the Mazda6 Turbo?

A TRD trim for the Camry may seem incongruous, but Toyota’s mid-size sedan makes for a decently sporty car. However, there’s another brand known for affordably-priced sporty cars: Mazda. In the Toyota Camry TRD’s case, it competes with the Mazda6, which has its own reputation as a ‘driver’s sedan.’ But which is the faster front-wheel-drive …
A red 2020 Toyota Camry TRD next to a blue 2020 Honda Accord Touring 2.0T next to a red 2020 Mazda6 2.5T

Is the 2020 Toyota Camry TRD Faster Than the Honda Accord?

The Camry isn’t usually what comes to mind when you think of sporty Toyotas. However, the Toyota Camry TRD goes some way to rectify that. But how does it stack up against one of its main sedan rivals, the Honda Accord? Specifically, the most powerful version of the Accord? YouTube team Throttle House wanted to …
the GR super sport on display

What Is Gazoo Racing and Why Does it Make Toyota Cars Better?

You may have coveted the Toyota Yaris GR that is only available overseas. Or you might have some excitement brewing for a possible future release of a new Toyota GR like the upcoming Corolla hot hatch. Either way, that GR badge is intriguing. But what does it mean? Why does is make Toyota cars better? …

5 Ways the Toyota Camry TRD Makes the Honda Accord Sport Seem Boring

While the Toyota Camry has always been an amazing family car, it’s also carried the stigma of being boring. However, the new-for-2020 TRD trim level kicks things up a notch by adding some much-needed flair and breathing in new life to the Camry’s normally subdued driving characteristics. On the other end of the coin, the …
a red Toyota Camry TRD with black exterior detail parked near a race track

Does the 2020 Toyota Camry TRD Have a Soul?

The Toyota Camry has always been that boring girl, Karen, in accounting that has her hair up in a bun, glasses pushed up, and a serious look on her face that means she is there for work and not play. However, the arrival of the 2020 Toyota Camry TRD is akin to the Karen that …
a red Toyota Camry TRD with black exterior detail parked near a race track

3 Reasons the 2020 Toyota Camry TRD Is Better Than You Think

The thought of buying a Toyota Camry probably sounds as fun as taking a day off from work to get a root canal, but if you opt for the TRD trim level, then you’re in for a little more excitement. The Camry is Toyota’s bread-and-butter, mid-size sedan offering that competes against the Honda Accord and …
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 …
A red 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD out in the country.

Why Buy a Nissan Maxima SR When You Can Buy a Toyota Avalon TRD?

The full-size sedan segment doesn’t seem to get as much love and attention as the mid-size sedan segment (Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, etc.), but cars like the Nissan Maxima SR and the Toyota Avalon TRD are looking to change that. These two large sedans are the performance-oriented trims from each automaker and they stack up …

3 Features That Make the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD Wonderfully Weird

We spent some time with the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD and came away with some conclusions. At first, we were admittedly a little confused as to who the target audience is for this specific trim level, however, after a few days of driving it, sitting in it, and exploring all of its features, we could …

The 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD Could Be the Best Car for a Mid-Life Crisis

While most would argue that the ultimate mid-life crisis car is the C5 Corvette, we would argue that the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD fits the bill much better. Why? Because its comfortable and sophisticated nature says “I’m an adult,” while it’s aggressive body kit, black wheels, and slightly lowered stance says “but I still know …
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 …
Honda Ridgeline Black Edition parked in front of the horizon

Honda Gets Off-Road Ready with Trailsport Models

Clubs centered around overlanding and off-roading have experienced a lift in recent years. So have all the ancillary industries, such as side-by-side ATV/UTVs. Now, Honda may be looking to make a more serious attack on the offroad scene. It may join the likes of Rubicon and TRD Pro packaged vehicles. Honda to take offroad game …
2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro

Why Are Used Toyota 4Runners Still so Expensive?

Toyota cars, trucks, and SUVs have a good reputation for reliability and retaining resale value. The Toyota 4Runner is no exception. Each Toyota shares the brand name, but still each are different. What is it about the 4Runner that makes its price so expensive––even used? New and used Toyota 4Runner SUV pricing The current fifth …
a deep red all-new Toyota Sienna, rear view in a desert landscape

The Toyota Sienna Will Never Get TRD Off-Road for This Reason

The Toyota Sienna is a faithful family hauler. It takes the the whole crew on long family road trips in comfort––toting everyone’s stuff in the vast cargo that gives minivans their special edge in the market. An available AWD powertrain made the Sienna special for a long time. Now, the Chrysler Pacifica offers that as …