The Toyota Tacoma and Chevy Colorado are fierce rivals, both vying for ground in the midsize pickup segment. Both vehicle lines also offer off-roader-spec variants, including the TRD Pro from Toyota, and the ZR2 from Chevy. Now, the 2022 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro has received new improvements to rival the Chevy Colorado ZR2.
Let’s start with the suspenders, where the 2022 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro gets an increased lift, including a 1.5-inch lift in front and 0.5-inch lift in back. The suspension set-up includes new machine-forged aluminum TRD upper control arms, plus TRD-tuned 2.5-inch Fox internal bypass shocks.
The lift provides added capability with a 36.4-degree approach angle, 24.7-degree departure angle, and 26.6-degree breakover angle, all of which are improved over the previous-generation vehicle.
The 2022 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro also features new wheels, which sport a black finish and wider track compared to the previous vehicle. The rollers are wrapped in Goodyear Territory all-terrain tires. Further body and styling features include a variety of styling accents, optional graphics, black fender flares, new stamping on the rear, and new badging.
The paint list now includes a new paint color exclusive to the TRD Pro, namely an eye-searing shade dubbed Electric Lime Metallic. Underneath, you’ll find protective skid plates, while LED lighting illuminates the way forward.
As for the greasy bits, the 2022 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro is fitted as standard with a naturally aspirated 3.5L V6 engine, which produces 278 horsepower and 265 pound-feet of torque. The V6 is also equipped with a free-flowing cat-back exhaust that adds a little extra aural punch to the mix. Output is routed through an available six-speed manual transmission, or a six-speed automatic.
Sales will ramp up at the end of the summer, with pricing expected to start between $35,000 and $45,000.
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The 3.5 V6 is brutal. Can only imagine how big of a dog it is with heavy rims and large tires
As if GMs V6 is any better lol
Can confirm. Was given the V6 Colorado while my baby duramax was in the shop( For months)
The V6 gas job is a 🐖
Electric LIM Metallic? Is that supposed to be LIME? Notice available 6-speed manual.
Yes, it is. Thanks, post updated
This is still far from the ZR2.
Note no rear disc brakes. Still less power, Also the suspension is not improved with heavier control arms that are not only stronger but also widen the track of the truck.
Toyota just changes the wheel off set on stock control arms. GM even has a specific rear axle and locker front.
Generally when trucks are not in short supply the ZR loaded can be had for well under $39K and the Bison for much more unless it is a Diesel.
The time for Toyota is at hand and they really need to move this truck to a new gen with Ford and GM both coming with new trucks. They are behind now with the old models. At some point the blind customers will see.
This is a half hearted effort to keep up with the ZR2. That is not saying they wont sell, because Toyota owns this segment, undeservingly so, but yet the numbers show that the Taco is the truck to beat. It’s name is much stronger than is the truck but yet here we are.
Toyota has no real motivation to improve the Taco, old tech yet top selling. So until the numbers start going the other way. You will continue to see 90’s technology leading the way for the Taco. Hopefully the new Colorado will make them pay for that. Perhaps after they see what Ford and GM bring in their next midsize trucks, they will redesign the Taco to meet that market threat.
GM better really bring it on the next Colorado. It needs to not only be better, but considerably better.
Wish GM went bold with some color. ZR2 still better though.
No comparison,,everyone thinks Toyota is so great,,but no comparison,,Chevy,, Great
To me, the only thing the Taco has over the GM twins is exterior styling. In this market, that counts for almost more than anything else. That’s the only logical explanation I have for why the TuRD sells as many as it does.
You guys are all right, #1 sales based on name only with 90’s tech, refreshing with new color, shocks, black wheels, and LEDs… those LEDs are key point of sell.
GM needs to consider what areas of this segment gets priority funding, ZR2 and Bison (old Hummer Tech with new crab walk stuff) or everyday Z71 Suburbanites that use it for groceries and some landscaping materials.
Maybe a survey from this forum…
IMO, I like the Bison design. Can do it all but short on towing.
Will the taco continue with rear drum brakes with this refresh?