2012 TRD package

[GearHead]

What is your favorite aspect of the 2012 TRD package for the Tacoma? Do you think the package is a worthy investment? How about the off-road TRD?

[Mtb Man]

My neighbor just picked up a '12 Tacoma Crew Cab with the TRD Pkg. and it looks great! He told me the price for the TRD wasn't all that much. Then again, Toyota has some pretty good deals going on right now.

[tbplus10]

Theres actually 3 different options for the TRD package, my preference would be the 1st package because it's got items I'd really use like the locking r/r axle, tow hook, and skid plates. The rest of the stuff is just fluff, nice to have but I can work without it too.
Something different from what Toyota was doing previously is they dont offer any of the items as stand alone add ons, if you dont buy the package you cant get any extras, on the previous gen Tacoma you could dress it out with individual items any way you wanted, it might cost you more by choosing individual items instead of a package but you had the choice. Now it's buy the package or get nothing.

TRD Off-Road Package:
Off-road-tuned suspension with Bilstein® shock absorbers
electronically controlled locking rear differential
16-in. alloy wheels with P265/70R16 BFGoodrich® tires
Active Traction Control (A-TRAC) (4x4 models only) with Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) [4] and Downhill Assist Control (DAC) [4] (HAC and DAC available on 4x4 automatic transmission models only)
engine skid plate,
front tow hook
115V/400W deck-mounted AC power outlet
fog lamps
power outside mirrors (Access Cab models only)
remote keyless entry system, cruise control, variable-speed windshield wipers, overhead console with maplamps and sunglasses storage
chrome grille surround and rear bumper, color-keyed front bumper and overfenders
sliding rear window with privacy glass
Sport fabric-trimmed front Sport seats with driver's power lumbar support (passenger-side fold-flat feature delete), metallic interior trim, leather-trimmed steering wheel with audio controls, leather-trimmed shift lever (automatic transmission models only)' dual sun visors with sliding extensions and vanity mirrors
auto-dimming rearview mirror with integrated backup camera [3] display, compass, outside temperature gauge and Homelink® universal transceiver
TRD Off-Road Graphics

TRD Sport Package:
Sport-tuned suspension with Bilstein® shock absorbers
17-in. alloy wheels with P265/65R17 tires
hood scoop, color-keyed grille surround, bumpers, door handles, overfenders
power outside mirrors (Access Cab models only)
sliding rear window with privacy glass
115V/400W deck-mounted AC power outlet
fog lamps
remote keyless entry, cruise control, variable-speed windshield wipers, overhead console with maplamps and sunglasses storage
Sport fabric-trimmed front Sport seats with driver's power lumbar support (passenger-side fold-flat feature delete), metallic interior trim, leather-trimmed steering wheel with audio controls, leather-trimmed shift lever (automatic transmission models only), dual sun visors with sliding extensions and vanity mirrors
auto-dimming rearview mirror with integrated backup camera [3] display, compass, outside temperature gauge and Homelink® universal transceiver
TRD Sport graphics

TRD Sport Upgrade Package:
Sport-tuned suspension with Bilstein® shock absorbers
18-in. chrome-clad alloy wheels with P265/60R18 tires
hood scoop, color-keyed grille surround, bumpers, door handles, overfenders; smoked headlamp trim
power mirrors (Access Cab models only)
sliding rear window with privacy glass
115V/400W deck-mounted AC power outlet
fog lamps
remote keyless entry, cruise control, variable-speed windshield wipers, overhead console with maplamps and sunglasses storage, Sport fabric-trimmed front Sport seats with driver's power lumbar support and Sport fabric trim (passenger-side fold-flat feature delete), metallic interior trim, leather-trimmed steering wheel with audio controls, leather-trimmed shift lever (automatic transmission models only), dual sun visors with sliding extensions and vanity mirrors
auto-dimming rearview mirror with integrated backup camera [3] display, compass, outside temperature gauge and Homelink® universal transceiver
TRD Sport graphics

[Easygoing81652]

Just traded in a 2010 TRD Sport 2x4 for a 2012 T/X Pro 4x4. I a like the ride better on the 4x4 better than the 2x4. Along with all of things things listed above, IMHO the difference in ride allows the 4x4 to take off rude better while the 2x4 will take a turn better (but no more than 5mph, max. of 10 mph difference between the 2). And as far as the money goes, ALL are worth the money if you're interested in a Tacoma. Again the Tacoma, IMHO, is the Best money value for a mid sized truck.

[GearHead]

The 4x4 is the way to go with this, hands down the best performance if you are going to spend money on a truck. It allows you to go so many more places; can't really think of a good reason to purchase anything that is 2wd.