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Is my Taco an SR5?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by MotoGPFan, Jul 4, 2016.

  1. Jul 4, 2016 at 7:29 AM
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    MotoGPFan

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    I have a 2013 Tacoma TRD 4x4 (TX pro) and the previous owner made it a habit of removing everything he though unnecessary including the side steps, mud guards (looks better without them) and I think he removed the SR5 logo if it had one. I'm not sure however and my truck seems to have all the SR5 trim options. Chrome grill, power everything, color match fenders, I have chrome bumpers but that's an "off road" model thing. Just wandering If there is any way to know for sure. It's not a big deal either way. I'm just curious.
     
  2. Jul 4, 2016 at 7:32 AM
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    Do you have a power outlet in the bed?
     
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    Just a few minor things.
    I believe the SR5 and OffRoad packages LOOK the same on the outside (minus the 4x4 on the mudflaps and maybe the steel wheels vs alloy).
     
  4. Jul 4, 2016 at 7:35 AM
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    I'm pretty sure the Tx Pro packages are just SR5s that have a little extra bling on them, so not a TRD, but very similar.
     
  5. Jul 4, 2016 at 7:40 AM
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    No, it's definitely a TRD. It has the blue bilstein shocks. It even says TRD right next to the TX pro sticker. Yes, it has a power outlet in the bed. The only thing it doesn't have is heated seats. I have cloth seats. Btw the TX pro is just a TRD 4x4 off road with the TRD cat back exhaust, black tube side steps and the t r d faux headlock wheels. It has all the 4x4 goodies . Locking diff, atrac, downhill assist, . It's loaded for sure
     
  6. Jul 4, 2016 at 7:41 AM
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    Then it's definitely a TRD offroad, which is a step above the SR5. Heated seats aren't standard on those
     
  7. Jul 4, 2016 at 7:49 AM
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    I always thought SR5 was just an interior trim level that could be had on any Tacoma. . I'm learning.
     
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    I'm not really positive what it is considered, but I do know that the TRDs have an upgraded interior over the SR5s. For example I think we have upgraded seats.
     
  9. Jul 4, 2016 at 9:29 AM
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    Thanks for the responses.
     
  10. Jul 12, 2016 at 10:51 AM
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    Checking for SR5 is really easy; just look at the steering wheel. If its plastic, it is NOT SR5. If it is LEATHER, it is.
     
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    TRD Off-Road is leather as well ...
     
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    And it is also an SR5 (try reading the logo on the tailgate of any TRD, you'll see what I'm talking about), so there you go.
     
  13. Jul 12, 2016 at 11:00 AM
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    Say what? :confused:
     
  14. Jul 12, 2016 at 11:01 AM
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    All TRDs are SR5s. Not all SR5's are TRDs.
     
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    And this is determined by ...?
     
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    SR5 is a SUBSET of TRD.
     
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    By reading the logo stuck to the tailgate.
     
  18. Jul 12, 2016 at 11:04 AM
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    Not so tgear ... no mention of SR5 in regards to my '14 ...
     
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    From the 2014 brochure ... a little difference ...


    SR5 Package: Fog lights, chrome grille surround and rear bumper, color-keyed front bumper and overfenders, variable intermittent windshield wipers, power outside mirrors, sliding rear window with privacy glass, bucket seats with 4-way adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support, SR5 fabric-trimmed seating surfaces, cruise control, leather-trimmed steering wheel with audio controls, leather-trimmed shift lever (automatic transmission models only), metallic-toned instrument panel trim, dual sun visors with sliding extensions and vanity mirrors, remote keyless entry system and tailgate-handle integrated backup camera3



    TRD Off-Road Package: Off-road-tuned suspension with Bilstein® shocks, electronically controlled locking rear differential, 16-in. alloy wheels with P265/70R16 BFGoodrich® tires, Active Traction Control (A-TRAC) (4x4 models only), Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)4 and Downhill Assist Control (DAC)5 (4x4 automatic transmission models only), fog lights, chrome grille surround and rear bumper, color-keyed front bumper and overfenders, TRD Off-Road graphics, variable intermittent windshield wipers, power outside mirrors, sliding rear window with privacy glass, engine skid plate, front tow hook, Sport fabric-trimmed front seats with driver’s lumbar support (passenger-side fold-flat feature delete), cruise control, leather-trimmed steering wheel with audio controls, leather-trimmed shift lever (automatic transmission models only), metallic-toned instrument panel trim, dual sun visors with sliding extensions and vanity mirrors, 115V/400W deck-mounted AC power outlet, remote keyless entry system and tailgate-handle integrated backup camera3
     

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