2022 Tacoma Trail Edition 4×4

I tried to find the part number for these TR4 wheels but no luck yet. There's a lot of aftermarket copies for sale on Facebook Marketplace though. I already have the black 17" SEMA wheels but the new bronze ones are pretty sweet.

 

Anyone have an update on their TE orders yet? I put mine in mid November, and didn't hear a word until this past Friday. Salesman said there isn't any allocations that he can see yet, could be another 2 months before they know anything. I told him if they get a OR in that's Army Green that id consider it. Getting a little antsy waiting

 

Dealer texted me last week to let me know mine is still on schedule to be built on 1/31.

 

Whoops I had started a new thread after looking far and wide for something like this exact thread...I'll migrate here and mention it to the other people in that one.

1-7 = Got my allocation for an AG Trail confirmed

1-19 is supposed to be the build date.

 

FWIW mine does not have that package. Just straight TE package with Tech package.

 

Still no word on my Lunar Rock. I've seen two Army Greens in the Southeast Toyota inventory so I'm assuming they are getting built first.

 

Here's some
https://www.toyota.com/search-inven...cab/doublecab/bed/shortbed/exteriorcolor/06X3

 

Hey, that's a great sign! I guess none of them are allocated to the southeast since they're not on the SE Toyota inventory page. Who knows. I do trust that my dealer is being honest when he says he's checking every morning.

 

That's using a Gainesville zip.

 

I'd like to pose a different question to this group: Why did you choose a Trail Edition over a TRD Off Road?

I've seen lots of posts in here talking about why it's a waste of money, not that great, etc., and so I'd like to hear from the future owners now for a different perspective. I can start:

I have been waiting over a month for one of my dealers to get something other than barebones SR5's or Sports. I was interested in the TRD Off Road, and Army Green is my dream color. So that included the Trail in my desire for an off-road variant Tacoma.

So Dealer 1, who lets me remove any port options and has the best deal (MSRP + $619 for Seat+Paint Protectant, Free Tint), called me and said they had an AG Trail Edition available. Dealer 2, who's been helpful but is always AWOL on allocation days, let me know the same day they had the TRD Off Road I wanted, but with all this stuff from port I had no desire for (sidesteps, mudguards, tailgate lock, etc.).

To try and go for the OR, just based on the timing that day, would've meant possibly ending up with nothing by passing up the Trail because Dealer 2 told me their allocation and then wouldn't respond after repeated contact requests for the rest of the morning. So the risk of getting nothing wasn't worth it.

So, I went with the Trail and so far I am happy with my decision as it seeps in. I am definitely in the minority here, but I don't want to do any serious modifications to the truck. I did stuff to my last car and I just really want a stock truck, that comes how it comes, that will look factory fresh in 5 years when everyone else has inevitably modified theirs. Nothing wrong with modding, but I don't want to do that this time (headlights exception).

So, having a truck that comes with the color, wheels, and grille I ideally want from factory, with a mild lift, is perfect. I realized all I am missing out on are the LED headlights (those would've been $485 more on the TRDOR anyways, so not like they're standard), Crawl Control/MTS (for my needs and most I have read says it's not necessary, locker is enough), Smart Key (I don't care), Bilsteins (oh well, would've been nice but everyone seems to say any stock shocks are trash and to upgrade anyways, so why does it matter), Wireless Charger (pointless if wired CarPlay). And I actually prefer the seats on the SR5, and they'll have that nice tan stitching.

So ultimately, this is a crazy market and you take what you can get. My choices were a Trail Edition, which gets that kid-like excitement going for me, for $1100 less than the TRDOR available (which was sketchy to reserve), which had one thing I really wanted (LED Headlights) and a bunch of stuff I didn't want from Port, plus less dealer package value ($695 Tint required).

To me, the Trail is for people like me. Who value a stock truck, that comes from the factory a certain way, with a warranty for things like the locker and lift, don't want to mess with changing the grille due to the safety sensor (safety and collision warning etc. is top priority for me upgrading), and just want to enjoy their truck day one how it is and have something you don't see every day.
I would've been really happy with either a TRDOR or a Trail - however, in this market, there are not many choices, and even if they are available, the price or options may not be right. This is just my take on why the Trail is a good variant, not a waste of money.

I did the math on the options and it made sense to me over an SR5 4x4 DCSB:


$3765 Trail Edition

• Bronze Wheels - would have wanted to upgrade anyways, would have cost $1000 to do myself
• Grille - would have missed out because don't want to risk modding a major safety component area ($200 I think aftermarket)
  
• Lift - Didn't want to do it, but probably would have been $500 let's say
• Blackout Badging (let's say $30 off Amazon)
• A/T tires - would have cost me nearly $1000 to get these mounted and installed
• Floor Liners - $200
• Locker - I don't know but it's worth a lot and never would do an aftermarket one for my purposes ($750?)
  
• Bed Storage - not everyone's cup of tea but I bet they're $750 msrp at least
• 120V Outlet - let's say $300
• Skid Plate - $200

So you can quickly see how this package makes sense for a lot of us with different priorities. That's nearly $5k, and you have to do it all yourself and risk problems and no warranty support. Again, I've been there, done stuff. It's not everyone's desire or goal.

 

I asked my dealer about this and he said, "There are 27 inbound to the Southeast USA."
Not sure if he means Trail Editions in general or Lunar Rock specifically, but it's a good sign.

 

So you can quickly see how this package makes sense for a lot of us with different priorities. That's nearly $5k, and you have to do it all yourself and risk problems and no warranty support. Again, I've been there, done stuff. It's not everyone's desire or goal.[/QUOTE]

Yep, I like the wheels, tires, the fact that it has a locking diff ... all stuff I would like to have but probably would never take the time to buy & install myself.

 

Went to a different dealer in GA that has a Army Green TE incoming in February. They wanted an extra 5k in dealer markup, 3k in "non taxable fees" which he explained as delivery and things, which is already included in the MSRP.... and about 3-4k in other crap fees. Their out the door price was 60k... They came off quite a bit, but the price was still crazy for the Trail Edition..

 

Wheels, rear locker, and the grill and badge accents.

 

That's just stupid. Sorry it's been so difficult for you. All this really is luck of the draw, assuming you can even find some worthwhile dealers who will at least do MSRP or close to it.

 

I like those features, but for $2000 more than an off road you are getting wheels/grill/badges. And a less equipped truck otherwise. At very most the trail should be the same price as an off-road. I initially wanted a trail edition but when I saw the price I feel Toyota missed the mark for me.

 

Makes total sense. I agree, it's a weird pricing structure. For instance, my Trail is cheaper than the TRDOR's that were available to me.

For clarity, you'd also gain a 1.1"/.5" lift, the lock boxes, and All-Weather Floor Liners in the package.

It's all just priorities - I know some would want the Smart Key, option to add on LED headlights, premium pack, want the Qi charger, Bilsteins.

 

A regular key over a smart fob is actually a huge plus for me and worth quite a lot lol.

 

I think I need to stay off this thread....lol
I keep saying maybe I should just get the AG Trail instead of the Pro because the AG with bronze looks awesome. However, I like all the added features the Pro has, plus I've had quite a few Pro's (17 4R, 18 Taco, 19 Tundra, 20 Tundra---yes, I have issues)
If I had the Trail then saw the Pro driving around I'd be like, "son of a bitch."

 

At least Toyota is giving us options. And a better option than last years sr5/trail edition.