Will There Be a Toyota RAV4 TRD Pro Edition?
When it comes to Toyota performance, the Toyota Racing Development brand is the cream of the crop. Synonymous with performance-tuned thrills, the TRD badge ensures excitement at every turn and is the holy grail of the Toyota model lineup.
Recent news has put the TRD brand in the headlines with the debut of the 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro and the TRD-tuned Toyota Rally RAV4. With news and rumors surrounding Toyota TRD models many of you are asking — will there be a Toyota RAV4 TRD Pro edition? Take a look at what we found out here at Toyota of Greensburg.
Evidence Points to a Future Toyota RAV4 TRD Pro Edition
This past week, the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro model made its debut at the Chicago Auto Show and thrilled onlookers with its bold style and off-road design. Alongside the Tacoma TRD Pro, the Toyota Rally RAV4 racer also made its debut on the Toyota stage. Driven by Toyota pro driver Ryan Millen, the Toyota Rally RAV4 is an accomplished rally racer with several victories to its credit. Built around the stock 2016 Toyota RAV4 SE trim, the TRD-tuned rally car takes performance to another level.
”Who knows …in the future …you just might find some of that TRD racing magic trickle down to a special production RAV4. That would be awesome!”
– Bill Fay, Toyota Group Vice President and General Manager
Evidence points to the Toyota rally car serving as a foundation for a future Toyota RAV4 TRD Pro edition when you read between the lines of the quote by Toyota Vice President Bill Fay. Performance enthusiasts can expect a potential Toyota RAV4 TRD Pro model to feature a fine-tuned 176-horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. While the current Toyota RAV4 SE features a sporty suspension, a more aggressive performance-tuned suspension would be necessary to deliver the elite performance that TRD fans expect.
Current TRD Pro editions include the power-packed 2016 Toyota Tundra and an off-road 2016 Toyota 4Runner in addition to the new 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro. Another facet of the TRD Pro arsenal that is reasonable to expect in a new TRD Pro RAV4 is a bold, aggressive style. Characterized by a black TOYOTA grille design and blacked-out equipment, current models cut an imposing figure on the road. We expect any Toyota RAV4 TRD Pro to follow suit with off-road tires, an upgraded suspension and a bold style.
We hope that we have answered your questions about — will there be a Toyota RAV4 TRD Pro edition — or at least given you some hope. Evidence points to this dream coming true for adrenaline junkies like us and we can’t wait. Keep a close eye on the Toyota of Greensburg blog for more information on Toyota TRD models.
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