For 2022, the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro dials up off-road features with lifted suspension, new wheels, FOX shocks & new control arms. (If you’re looking for more and willing to spend more, the next-gen 2024 TRD Pro takes it even further.) As far as mid-size pickups go, the Tacoma has been a mainstay all these years, unlike the Chevy Colorado and Ford Ranger, which both took long breaks, or completely new small trucks like the Santa Fe Cruz and redesigned Nissan Frontier (essentially, a new truck).
The Tacoma has nicely carved out its niche amongst loyalists and new buyers alike — and when backed by Toyota Racing Development’s extensive off-road testing, Toyota’s mid-size hauler takes on a whole new demeanor.
The 4 2022 Tacoma Upgrades That Matter Most
Increased Suspension: The new Tacoma’s extra ground clearance is a welcome addition. Expect a 36.4-degree approach angle, a 24.7-degree departure angle, and a 26.6-degree break over angle, all courtesy of a 1.5-inch front lift and 0.5-inch rear lift.
New TRD-engineered upper control arms: Working alongside the new Fox shocks and assisting the front lift, the TRD-approved machine-forged upper control arms in aluminum construction add more strength while increasing rebound shake.
New black TRD wheels: Wrapped in Goodyear’s new Territory all-terrain tires, the new blacked-out TRD wheels now offer a wider track width than the standard Tacoma wheels.
New TRD-tuned Fox internal bypass shocks: For added on- and off-road performance, the 2022 Tacoma TRD Pro rounds it out with TRD-tuned Fox internal bypass shocks accountable for the lifted suspension and improved handling.
2022 TRD Pro Vs. 2024 TRD Pro
Of course, the new model will get all the other TRD goods and features like the 3.5L V6 engine with the TRD-tuned cat-back exhaust (good for 278 horsepower and 265 lb-ft of peak torque), LED headlights with sequential turn signals featuring TRD Pro inserts, all black TRD exterior badges. Note the next-gen 2024 Tacoma TRD Pro is hybrid-only with much more power and torque. Its 2.4L turbo hybrid, 4-cylinder, puts down 326 horsepower and 465 lb.-ft. @ 1,700 rpm.
Inside, an 8-inch multimedia touchscreen (Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa compatible), a 4.2-inch colour multi-information display, black leather-trimmed heated front seats with TRD printed headrests, and list of other TRD-equipped cabin upgrades like shift know and all -weather floor mats. Compare that to the 2024 TRD Pro’s optional 14-inch touchscreen (an newer 8-inch is still standard), and larger digital gauge cluster over 12 inches. If the 2022 Tacoma TRD Pro is out of reach, Toyota also unveiled this 2022 Tacoma Trail Edition 4×4 based on the SR5 package worth checking out.
