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Difference between trd sport and off-road 4x4 Manual

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by mysubiewasalemon, Oct 23, 2019.

  1. Oct 23, 2019 at 3:54 AM
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    mysubiewasalemon

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    What’s the main difference between the trd sport 4x4 and the trd off-road 4x4 both In Manual?
     
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  2. Oct 23, 2019 at 3:57 AM
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    Charlie Marlow

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    Manual-wise, the Off-Road does not have a hill start assist function.
     
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  3. Oct 23, 2019 at 4:23 AM
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    Different suspension, wheels, tires and as said above the rear differential locker.
     
  6. Oct 23, 2019 at 4:50 AM
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  7. Oct 23, 2019 at 5:33 AM
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  8. Oct 23, 2019 at 5:35 AM
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    hill start assist on the sports and i hear you can't disable it. i would never have that on a MT myself.
     
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  9. Oct 23, 2019 at 7:35 AM
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    I thought the same thing until I was on a steep driveway and was easily able to maneuver with the hill assist. I’ve come to appreciate it more.
     
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    An AC LB MT is unobtanium in OR configuration. In the USA.
     
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  11. Oct 23, 2019 at 7:40 AM
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    This is the main consideration in my mind.
     
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  12. Oct 23, 2019 at 8:45 AM
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  13. Oct 23, 2019 at 8:50 AM
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    Its pretty sweet when you're towing and or starting on steep hills.
     
  14. Oct 23, 2019 at 2:21 PM
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    joemc

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    Mine disables itself randomly. I can't really figure out why sometimes it is on and sometimes it is not. I don't mind it most of the time, but when you want to roll backwards a little without going into reverse you have to wait a few seconds. It can be annoying.

    It also makes it hard to teach someone to drive a manual with, because you cannot really feel where to clutch starts grabbing.
     
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  15. Oct 23, 2019 at 2:30 PM
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    yeah it just makes zero sense to me. and having inconsistent control is arguably worse than no control.
     
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  16. Oct 23, 2019 at 3:49 PM
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    It's on a timer, after a couple seconds it shuts off, I believe it also uses some sort of inclinameter.
     
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  17. Oct 23, 2019 at 3:51 PM
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    One is Access Cab and one is not

     
  18. Oct 23, 2019 at 3:55 PM
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    If they are gonna have it in a vehicle it should be able to switched on and off.
     
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