Trailhunter vs TRD pro

[Nodak]

I'll weigh in since I tortured myself for months over which trim starting at ORP up to PRO. Part of my issue was comparing/wanting features we have in our Tundra OR Platinum that don't exist (or not all together) in the 4runner.

I highly recommend using pre-owned sites to find one of each to test drive if at all possible before making a final decision.

After driving the TH, I couldn't get past the sound from the "snorkel". It drove fine, and better than the ORP and LImited I drove, but the sound! I wish I could remember if it rode better than the PRO but honestly the sound just overpowered all memories of the TH! LOL

That left the TRD PRO. My local dealership got a White '25 in on trade. By the time we made it from the lot to a side road, I already knew this was going to be the one. Not just "okay" or "meh" like the other trims seemed to me. Nothing wrong with them, but again, I kept wanting the feel of our Tundra Platinum in my 4runner. The PRO was more like "I can honestly live with the price tag on this one for the ride comfort and enjoyment". I went on a mission to find a 2026 to get a deposit on and wait it out. I wasn't over the moon with the all gloss black either, but in the end that is what I ended up with. I may wrap it one day and stop fretting over every little speck and swirl!

The latest and greatest features and such matter to me because I do plan on keeping her for a LONG time.

now that was a rare unicorn you had in a tundra. a platinum OR tundra is like next to impossible to get, harder than a trd pro


funny the wife traded her 23 tundra platinum for a 26 4r platinum. she actually likes how much more quieter it is in the 4R vs the tundra. creature comforts are exactly the same between the platinum tundra and 4R.

the only thing she and i miss, the amount of elbow room in the tundra vs the 4R (front row or 2nd row) and the 12 way adjustable seats in the tundra vs the 4R 10 way (the leg extension on the tundra was a god send on long trips)

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[Keyzdreamin]

now that was a rare unicorn you had in a tundra. a platinum OR tundra is like next to impossible to get, harder than a trd pro


funny the wife traded her 23 tundra platinum for a 26 4r platinum. she actually likes how much more quieter it is in the 4R vs the tundra. creature comforts are exactly the same between the platinum tundra and 4R.

the only thing she and i miss, the amount of elbow room in the tundra vs the 4R (front row or 2nd row) and the 12 way adjustable seats in the tundra vs the 4R 10 way (the leg extension on the tundra was a god send on long trips)

What color Platinum did your wife get? I can't compare sound for sure since we immediately added bigger TOYO's on the Tundra. It is definitely quieter than the 4runner but I think mine is supposed to be loud with the catback exhaust and turbo. I really wanted the interior color way that's on the limited with the Platinum trim features if I was building the perfect 4runner! I never was able to drive a Platinum, I think they are harder to get a hold of than the PRO!

To say it took months and several excel spreadsheets to hunt down both of these vehicles would be an understatement LOL The 25 Platinum we have is Super Sonic Red and also has the front massaging seats that I couldn't find being in the 4runner. It's honestly my favorite feature!

 

[Nodak]

What color Platinum did your wife get? I can't compare sound for sure since we immediately added bigger TOYO's on the Tundra. It is definitely quieter than the 4runner but I think mine is supposed to be loud with the catback exhaust and turbo. I really wanted the interior color way that's on the limited with the Platinum trim features if I was building the perfect 4runner! I never was able to drive a Platinum, I think they are harder to get a hold of than the PRO!

To say it took months and several excel spreadsheets to hunt down both of these vehicles would be an understatement LOL The 25 Platinum we have is Super Sonic Red and also has the front massaging seats that I couldn't find being in the 4runner. It's honestly my favorite feature!

2023 4x4 5.5ft Tundra Platinum CM Blueprint Non HV / AQ : AVS + HUD, RB : Automatic Running Boards, 2T : All Weather Liners, LB : Toyota Spray In Bed Liner, 3P : Paint Protection Film
Mods : OEM Mud Guards Full Kit > Rekgen Tundra Sport Flaps, Access Original Rollup Cover, TVD Vinyls, Fuel Flame 6 D823 (20x9, 106.10 Bore, +20 Offset, 6x139.7 Bolt Pattern, 5.790 BSM, 2500 lbs Rating, 41 lbs, Lug Conical, Milled Candy Red), Goodyear Duratrac 275/60R20 P-Rated (46 lbs) (OEM Wheels + Tires = 77 lbs)


i was nodak67 on the tundras . com forums.

the wife's 26 4R

my 25 4R

 

[Gator 22]

I'm going with the Pro. Sure I could buy a premium and spend the saved money to make it as off road capable but still not have sway bar disconnect, heavier duty axels and better front and rear departures. But you still will not get the upgraded soft touch interior on the premium. honestly I can't believe Toyota did not make that standard on a premium, all the plastic drives me crazy. The Pro ride is vey comfortable and easy to adjust the Fox shocks to off road too. Almost went with the TH, like the colors and extra thick under armor. But that snorkel/high air intake is horrible to me.

 

[SHERLCK]

I drove Hybrid ORP and liked it OK, but did not like the plastic touchpoints or stiff ride over CO roads for the $64K+ price tag. I had softer interior door touches and dash material in my 2004 SR5 4Runner. I did not consider the TRD Pro due to waiting period, premium markups, and thought the TH was better value. Drove the Trailhunter and really liked the ride quality along with the interior refinements, and was not deterred by intake noise.

When I got deep into comparing features and price differences, the major drivers for me were lighting package (TH headlights, Rigid fogs, lightbar, premium tails, cargo lights), suspension/ride, and interior. Aesthetically, the TH looks more aggressive with the better approach bumper, rock rails and roof rack, and wheels - but those weren't deciding features for me. In fact, the wheels were replaced, the rails came off and the rack is likely to follow.

The high-mount intake doesn't bother me and I think it's fun a lot of times (especially paired with OTT tune), but I can understand people's annoyance with it. Something else to consider with TH trim is payload, particularly for building out the truck. I'm running bigger wheels/tires and bumper/winch, which quickly eats into a paltry payload, which my sticker indicates is 895lbs (then -28lbs for options). I don't have GRAND build plans, but even taking 4 people, mountain bikes, bike rack, and a weekend bag for clothes will push the payload limit.

If buying all over again, would more strongly consider a LC250, but would stick with Trailhunter trim for a 4Runner.

 

[Gator 22]

Maybe I could like the TH intake........ Still have time to decide. It is a very nice truck.

 

[josiahg52]

I went in wanting a ORP with options and Everest Green. The options and color were rare together and the dealer offered the Trailhunter as an option.

I wanted something under warranty, with ground clearance, and off-the-road capability. I have to be able to get down the driveway, through the pile at then end, and around in the snow very early (~0430) in the morning and through unplowed or very freshly teated roads. The X5 performed admirably, but it was time for a change after 15 years.

My Trailhunter pros: no moonroof, bottom protection, very nice riding compared to the ORP on my opinion, great headlights, no obnoxious exhaust, SDM, locking differential, aux switches, air compressor, TOYOTA (bronze) heritage grill, little higher, nice and different interior color

The snorkel sound is, in my opinion, very, very overblown. Windows down, hammering on it, it is truly and readily apparent. Windows up, normal driving, I found it's just a different type of driving/road noise. I did not commit to the TH until I got to drive a Tacoma TH for 38 miles to form this opinion. Rain/water issues are still to be seen but I have had none.

I absolute love my Everest Green TH.

 

[3rdRunner]

I went in wanting a ORP with options and Everest Green. The options and color were rare together and the dealer offered the Trailhunter as an option.

I wanted something under warranty, with ground clearance, and off-the-road capability. I have to be able to get down the driveway, through the pile at then end, and around in the snow very early (~0430) in the morning and through unplowed or very freshly teated roads. The X5 performed admirably, but it was time for a change after 15 years.

My Trailhunter pros: no moonroof, bottom protection, very nice riding compared to the ORP on my opinion, great headlights, no obnoxious exhaust, SDM, locking differential, aux switches, air compressor, TOYOTA (bronze) heritage grill, little higher, nice and different interior color

The snorkel sound is, in my opinion, very, very overblown. Windows down, hammering on it, it is truly and readily apparent. Windows up, normal driving, I found it's just a different type of driving/road noise. I did not commit to the TH until I got to drive a Tacoma TH for 38 miles to form this opinion. Rain/water issues are still to be seen but I have had none.

I absolute love my Everest Green TH.

You make a great point about the high air intake. If you want to hear it work, roll the windows down. I do it off road a lot especially in challenging areas, just driving around with the windows up I pretty much forget it’s there.

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