Why do they make TRD OR’s in RWD?

The Pre-Runner never went away, they just don't call it that anymore.

 

Bring back the X runnner

 

I just bought a 2020 TRD OR 2WD. I guess I'm just a "poser" but I like the way it rides (better than my 2016 SR5) and looks (rims and black fender flares). I'll tell you how much of a f***ing poser I am...I just installed a TRD skid plate and my truck won't even see a dirt road if I can help it!

Addendum: I should have added to this post originally...I also have a 2019 Kubota 850 Sidekick. It has 4WD, locking rear differential and a 4500 lb. winch. I can go places my OR (even if it had 4WD) can't go. However they recommend you don't go into water over 3 feet...so i guess I'm not a 100% "poser".

 

I’m off road all the time without putting it into 4wd. When I need it, I engage. To be honest, unless I get hung up on something, 4wd isn’t used much. But I want it, of course, for when I DO need it.

 

A co-worker of mine bought an 04 sight unseen not knowing the TRD OR came in 2wd. He didn't tell me until it arrived.

 

I bought it because the dealer had it 2k under kbb and I was planning to upgrade anyways.

 

First of all: nothing wrong with being a poser. One beautiful thing about being a free adult is the ability to live however I want without giving a sh!t what others think.

That being said, I'm with the OP. When it comes to trucks and the type of offroad I associate with, it's 4WD or bust. If you're desert racing or other 2WD centric sports, it's not that important. But for me, I won't even consider a truck/SUV without a front axle.

And I say unto the proud bunch who always resort to "I can outdo anyone in my 2WD.": You aren't doing anything nearly as fun as the rest of us. Enjoy your Home Depot hauler.

To save $2k and not get a 4WD? If you end up getting stuck in some remote place and need a professional recovery, there goes your savings.

 

I rarely use my 4WD but I think of it the same way I think of guns......Just in case. Better to have them and hope you never need them......

 

2wd rules! And you guys can’t stand it!

 

Sick burn, bro

 

It’s why I always have magnums on hand. You never know when the unexpected might happen.

 

Maybe it's a group thing

 

I had a 91(92?) and a 2002 that were two wheel drive. Driven by economics and being broke. Winters were a bitch. Ended up doing studded tires on the rear every year with lots of weight.

My last two have been four wheel drive. I hear the argument about truck height on a prerunner but I'd rather get a bone stock 4x4 then a trd 2 wheel drive...

 

Think about it this way maybe, and I did say maybe. Some folks pic their mate for their looks more so than what they can or cannot do. I know cause I have test drove some really nice looking ones. Ha ha, But I like the stance of the TRD and OR a whole lot more than the others.And that is just my Ole 2 cents.

 

Are you unexpectedly going to have a big dick?

 

Don't take things too literally. "Sport" is not suitable for racing, it is just a name of a package. To use it for actual sport, like racing, you'd have to heavily mod it.

Same as "off-road" , it is only a package name. To actually use it for serious off-roading, you need to add a few mods.

Think of those package names as you would think of colour names. When you buy "army green" , you are not actually signing up for military duty, are you.

Edit:
Having said that, I am not surprised that a "2wd off road" would confuse a few people, but it is only a name

 

Someday, maybe. It never hurts to shell out a few more bucks to be prepared.

 

what’s wrong with tire shine?

 

2WD badged as Off Road ................. Reminds me of guys who used to put Cobra badges on GT Fox Bodies. I’m laughing at this shitshow thread. Lol

 

I agree with you 100%. To start, the tires that come on the TRD"off road" are just sad. They are just rebadged street tires. The skid plates are pathetic, and the exhaust hangs too low.