An overview of Toyota Racing Development

Across various Toyota models, you’ve likely spotted the iconic TRD badging. Orlando Toyota vehicles with this designation typically have upgraded features in categories like engineering, interior, and exterior. These vehicles pack a punch, but what’s truly incredible is what the TRD logo carries with it. Toyota Racing Development is more than just a trim level, it’s Toyota’s collection of the best racing vehicles around. Born to compete, bred to win, and engineered to push the limits of what Orlando Toyota vehicles are capable, Toyota Racing Development is truly a department to behold. If you’re getting an itch to race or just interested in what the TRD name really means, then check out this guide from us at Toyota of Orlando.

More than just a trim level

Beginning in 1954 with Toyopet Seibi Co., Toyota Racing Development put its best foot forward with the Toyopet Crown in an Australian car rally. After setting records in Japanese grand prix races, developing the world’s first Orlando Toyota turbo car, and breaking their way into the North American race scene, the TRD division has solidified itself as a force to be reckoned with in automotive racing. Today, Toyota competes in events like the One Lap of America, NASCAR, Off-Roading, and Formula One racing and excels at each one.

While Toyota Racing Development vehicles are reserved for the track and trails, you can still find TRD feature equipped vehicles at Toyota of Orlando that mean business and command attention wherever you drive. Here are a few TRD equipped vehicles that you can find at Toyota of Orlando:

• Toyota 4Runner: The Toyota Racing Development edition includes additional features like: an electronic locking rear differential, TRD tuned suspension, thick front skid plate, TRD embroidered interior accents, and special edition exterior badging.
• Toyota Tundra: This Orlando Toyota Tundra trim level includes additional features like: unique exterior badging, TRD front skid plate, front and rear FOX shocks, TRD interior embroidery, and black chrome-tipped exhaust.
• Toyota 86: The sporty Toyota 86 TRD Special Edition includes: 18-inch alloy wheels, underbody spoilers, unique side body graphics, performance exhaust, Brembo brakes and SACHS performance dampers.
• Toyota Tacoma: The Orlando Toyota Tacoma comes in three different TRD trim levels including Sport, Off-Road, and Pro. These accessory packages come with features like: Multi-terrain select, CRAWL Control, electronically locking rear differential, high-performance FOX bypass shocks, and various exterior accents.

Shop Toyota Racing Development at Toyota of Orlando

The TRD name carries with it a legacy of amazing races and feats in engineering that few other vehicles have ever achieved. While driving Toyota Racing Development racing vehicles in a race is a little out of reach, you can still get a taste of these sporty features with our available TRD trim level cars at Toyota of Orlando! Give us a call at (407) 298 – 4500 to schedule your test drive today!