Enlarge Image Toyota Toyota's TRD Pro line is more than just an aesthetic package, offering upgrades that truly do increase a vehicle's off-road capability. At the 2019 Chicago Auto Show, Toyota will introduce a new member of that family. Toyota announced on Tuesday that it plans to unveil a new TRD Pro vehicle at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show later this week. The automaker says that, in addition to this new TRD Pro vehicle, the whole line will receive some updates for the 2020 model year. It's not too hard to narrow down the possibilities. Both the Tacoma and Tundra have TRD Pro trims already, and while there's a new Tacoma coming to the show, I wouldn't call a 2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro "new," necessarily. There's also a 4Runner TRD Pro already, leaving the C-HR, RAV4, Highlander, Sequoia and Land Cruiser as possible candidates. Since all TRD Pro vehicles right now are body-on-frame, I think it's safe to say the mystery car in the teaser above is either a Sequoia or a Land Cruiser. Given that Toyota already announced a new Land Cruiser variant for Chicago, I assume it will be the Sequoia, but we won't know for sure until the Chicago Auto Show kicks off on Thursday. A Land Cruiser TRD Pro would be gnarly.<doc-sep>[UPDATE, February 7] Live images from the 2019 Chicago Auto Show have been added at the beginning of the gallery, below. Remember the Toyota Sequoia? Yeah, the three-row, nearly 20-year-old SUV is still a thing. In an effort to refresh the memories of those who might have forgotten, Toyota will pull the cover off its most rugged Sequoia – the hardcore TRD Pro model – at the Chicago Auto Show. And it looks tough... ish. The Sequoia TRD Pro’s exterior is actually pretty subtle – relative to the rest of the updated TRD Pro lineup, at least. Defining elements like the "TOYOTA" wordmark in the grille and black 18.8-inch BBS TRD wheels carry over. In this case, the Sequoia swaps its chrome grille for black finishes, its halogen headlights for LEDs instead, and gains a set of Rigid Industries LED fog lamps. Customers can choose from four unique paint colors. Army Green (which is exclusive to the TRD Pro lineup), Super White, Midnight Black Metallic, and Magnetic Grey Metallic. Of course, the Sequoia TRD Pro also gets built-in, off-road elements like a front skid plate, cast aluminum running boards, and a TRD roof rack enhance function. But there’s more than meets the eye. New internal bypass Fox shocks give the Sequoia some much needed off-road chops. The 2.5-inch front shocks feature seven compression zones, two rebound zones – each increased by 18 millimeters (0.7 inches) – and a reduced spring rate, all in an effort to improve off-road ability. The rear shocks are two inches, but have larger 47-millimeter (1.9-inch) pistons and beefier shock rods, widened by 3.2 millimeters (0.1 inches). Gallery: 2020 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro 21 Photos The same base 5.7-liter V8, producing 381 horsepower and 401 pound-feet of torque, carries over– but at least there’s an option for a TRD cat-back exhaust to make it sound better. Paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, the Sequoia TRD Pro can tow up to 7,100 pounds (making it SAE J2807 compliant) and comes with tow assist features like an integrated tow hitch, a selectable Tow/Haul driving mode, and Trailer Sway control. Like all Sequoias, this one features Toyota Safety Sense P standard. The suite includes things like pre-collision warning, pedestrian detection, automatic braking, lane departure warning, dynamic cruise control with full stop, and automatic high beams. Gallery: 2020 Toyota TRD Pro Lineup 16 Photos Throughout the entire updated TRD Pro portfolio, all models gain a new multimedia system with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and even Amazon Alexa compatibility. The Tundra, Tacoma, and 4Runner each get a new eight-inch touchscreen, while the Sequoia makes do with a smaller seven-inch setup. Source: Toyota<doc-sep>We know Toyota is going to reveal a refreshed Tacoma at the Chicago Auto Show , but this teaser hints at a new TRD Pro vehicle coming our way, too. All we have to go on is this nondescript close-up shot with the TRD Pro logo emblazoned on the side, and the brief video below.Toyota doesn't explicitly say what vehicle is getting the TRD Pro treatment, but it does say a "new" one is coming. Following that, we're told to expect "a host of updates across the TRD Pro lineup." This being separate from Toyota saying a new model is coming, it looks like we're getting a TRD Pro model that isn't currently on the market.Right now, Toyota offers TRD Pro versions of the Tacoma 4Runner and Tundra . That leaves us with the massive Sequoia SUV and the venerable Land Cruiser as the other off-road worthy vehicles in Toyota's lineup. In eyeballing the sliver of door and fender Toyota gave to us and carefully examining the teaser video, we're thinking Sequoia. The loosely-related Tundra already has a TRD Pro model, so we wouldn't be shocked to see the Sequoia get the treatment, too. While it would be fun to see a crossover like the Rav4 hit with the TRD Pro team, that seems somewhat unlikely for the time being.We only have a couple days to wait before Toyota pulls the wraps off whatever new TRD Pro vehicle it has planned. For now, go ahead and put on your detective caps to figure out what Toyota's next off-road vehicle will be.<doc-sep>Toyota has a new TRD Pro model to debut on February 7 at the Chicago Auto Show. Unfortunately, the company's brief teaser video doesn't tell us much about the machine, including what vehicle is getting the off-road upgrades. At just 15 seconds, there's not much to see in this clip. The video cuts between glimpses of the vehicle, a forest that appears to be the in Pacific Northwest, and a train. Strategic use of the pause button indicates the new TRD Pro vehicle is a crossover or SUV. Judging by the glimpse at the shape, the most likely candidates for an off-road upgrade are the Sequoia, Highlander, or RAV4. While an off-road-oriented C-HR might be fun, the silhouette doesn't match what's visible in this video. Currently, the TRD Pro lineup consists of hardcore examples of the 4Runner, Tacoma, and Tundra. The models feature upgrades like 2.5-inch diameter internal bypass Fox shocks, higher ride heights, and skid plates. Toyota will be quite busy with debuts in Chicago. In addition to this new TRD Pro model, the company will also unveil a refreshed Tacoma pickup with revised styling and power-adjustable seats. The Land Cruiser Heritage Edition will arrive there too with a set of bronze-colored 18-inch BBS wheels, black body accents, and retro-styled badges. While we don't expect to see it in Chicago, spy shots also tell us that Toyota also has a refreshed Tundra under development. The pickup gains a thoroughly revised face, including tweaks to the grille and headlights. There are also styling revisions at the back. Underneath the skin, the company seems to have tweaks to the rear axle like possibly offering an air suspension. Source: Toyota<doc-sep>
The Toyota TRD Pro line adds genuine off-road capability to a handful of the Japanese automaker’s vehicles, and the lineup is about to get a new addition. Toyota promises to bring a “new TRD Pro off-road beast” to the 2019 Chicago Auto Show, as well as changes to the entire lineup for the 2020 model year. So which Toyota model will get the TRD treatment? The 2020 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck will also debut in Chicago, but the current Tacoma already has a TRD Pro variant. So a 2020 Tacoma TRD Pro doesn’t exactly qualify as “new.” Toyota’s other truck, the Tundra, also has its own TRD Pro model, as does the 4Runner SUV. That leaves the Land Cruiser and Sequoia SUVs and RAV4 and Highlander crossovers as possible candidates. The Land Cruiser and Sequoia seem more likely than the Highlander or RAV4. While Toyota has tried to imbue the RAV4 with some off-road capability, it and the Highlander were really designed for on-road driving. The Land Cruiser and Sequoia, on the other hand, are traditional SUVs that are better suited to off-roading. The Land Cruiser has been Toyota’s rival to Jeeps and Land Rovers for decades. While the Land Cruiser already boasts plenty of off-road capability out of the box, it’s just as likely that the Sequoia will get the TRD Pro treatment. The Sequoia is essentially a Tundra with an SUV body, meaning most of the components from the Tundra TRD Pro should bolt on relatively easily. Toyota has also already announced a Land Cruiser model for the Chicago Auto Show — the retro-themed Heritage Edition. TRD is short for Toyota Racing Development, and it has the pedigree to back up that name. TRD has multiple Baja 1000 off-road race victories on its resumé, and currently runs Toyota’s NASCAR program. In other words, it’s the real deal. The current line of TRD Pro models include upgrades like beefier shock absorbers and model-specific wheel and tire setups, as well as the obligatory TRD badging and exterior styling tweaks. The new TRD Pro model will likely get similar upgrades, but we’ll have to wait until its debut at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show to know for sure. Editors' Recommendations