TRD Pro Updates coming soon from Toyota? (Updated)

Definitely one day I could see this happening but I doubt Toyota would do a complete power train revision half way through a generation. I think we are stuck with these setups for another 2 - 3 years.

 

It's really just swapping out the alternator and adding the additional battery, maybe switching to beefier pulleys. Jeep is adding it to their regular ole' Pentastar across the lineup without any changes to the engine itself.

 

I'm going to guess the Taco will be an updated appearance package with better tires.

 

I bet pro tacoma stays the same, pro tundra gets upgrades, and pro 4 runner gets tss

 

All 4runners are getting TSS at some point. All Toyota models will. 4 runner might be the last to do so for some reason.

 

Entune 2.5

 

I'm no engineer so I don't know what all changes have to be made to incorporate a mild hybrid system. I do know the 2018 Jeep Wrangler which this "eTorque" system is being debuted in is a complete redesign, the start of a new generation. Jeep isn't putting this system into a Wrangler halfway through it's life. Not saying Toyota couldn't do something to boost power but it's very improbable. Every time a new model year comes out, someone on this forum spins rumors of either a diesel option or new gears in the differential or a supercharger option but it never happens. It's more likely we will see minor aesthetic changes like a mid cycle refresh to give the Tacoma updated facelift to get reporters excited about it again. Just my $.02

 

well whatever it is Toyota ain't spending no real monies on it.

 

Damn it. Just got my Pro.

 

When you say redesign... like all new?

 

Dont worry-it wont be much more truck. I think you're good.

 

I wouldn't worry about, I have never seen Toyota do major changes half way through a generation

 

It's just going to be about their "offroad-ready" Adventure Rav4. Bet it's hiding behind the other 3 trucks in the picture.

 

-A crawl control in Tundra with a locker.
-Some toyota safety sense for 4runner or new fender flares with black trims
-Tacoma upgrade to LED headlights or a brand new improve TRD suspension.
I love to see them make the tundra be at raptor level.

 

Based on Toyotas long and extremely well documented history, nothing significant will change. Their foothold has always been reliability. They simply don't go gimmicky glitchy bullshit, never have and likely never will. Expect to see TSS somehow integrated into a more advanced crawl control, maybe optional JBL and sunroof options but that's likely it. The 2018 pros are already on the streets, so changes wouldn't hit the dealer until 2019 model year anyway.

 

I doubt any changes will be of any real significance.

 

No, not all new. More like another better facelift than the current 2018.

 

China sold so many of the 140.00 pro grille knock offs, it now comes with a 2017 TRD OR grille.

 

Not sure what the proper termage is, when someone says redesign I think of a brand new vehicle. To me a refresh is a facelift.

 

Redesign = Update of current
Facelift = new grille and headlights
All new redesign = Whole new truck