TRD Off Road or not...what does it really add?

http://pressroom.toyota.com/pr/tms/toyota/document/2009Tacoma_r.pdf

Dont know if you have seen this, it gives a pretty god description of whats new for 2009 tacomas.
I love my TRD off Road with tow package and back up camera

 

My '09 SR5 came with the 16"alloys
IMHO lockers are good but if your not serious about wheeling a LSD works just fine, Also my 2.5"lift onl cost $300 and i sit higher then any stock TRD

 

LOL. I would say I get average 16-18 in my Tundra.

 

None of the tacomas come with a mechanical LSD anymore. Auto LSD is an ECU throttle override button and I know at least both TRDs have it.

But yes, the new traction control is badass and beats the hell out of the mechanical LSD in my 07.

 

I assume you not a big fan of cars with spoilers?

 

Yeah, what he said, but in the Sierras for me.

 

Word!

 

That is one reason why I got the OR instead of the Sport. I really hate the hood scoop since it's useless and looks "rice". And the OR vs Sport price difference was only $500. I may not use the locker ever in my lifetime since all I will use my 4WD for is when I go snowboarding and snow is on the ground. But one day I will need it and be glad I spent an extra $500 for it.

As for mpg. When it was brand new, I was getting 12 mpg city and 15 mpg freeway. Once I hit the 5000 miles mark, my mpg went up to 19mpg on 87 octane 70% city 30% freeway driving.

Off-Road > Sport... in the long run.