TRD Off Road Premium vs TRD Pro

[Xinia]

Ultimately most of the differences are either cosmetic or can be fairly easily matched on an ORP with aftermarket (or direct swap, bolt-on OEM parts) upgrades, and especially now that the sway-bar disconnect is optional on the '26 ORP's the only really significant difference between the two is the power mirrors and the dual-zone climate control, so ultimately it becomes a question of whether the climate control is worth ~$5k and a potentially longer wait for delivery to you.

Now, whether the costs to upgrade an ORP into a pro-lite is worth it is a different question, but at least you'd get to pick which parts (and the functionality of those parts) are actually important to you.

Ultimately most of the differences are either cosmetic or can be fairly easily matched on an ORP with aftermarket (or direct swap, bolt-on OEM parts) upgrades, and especially now that the sway-bar disconnect is optional on the '26 ORP's the only really significant difference between the two is the power mirrors and the dual-zone climate control, so ultimately it becomes a question of whether the climate control is worth ~$5k and a potentially longer wait for delivery to you.

Now, whether the costs to upgrade an ORP into a pro-lite is worth it is a different question, but at least you'd get to pick which parts (and the functionality of those parts) are actually important to you.

I’m normally all for buying a lower spec and building as I have in the past, but I’d rather buy the out of box ready 4Runner than save, a few thousand, to make the ORP a Pro with labor hours. I also love the interior of the pro and all the black accenting, to some thats not a worth it reason but if I keep it 10 years I have to look at it everyday inside. Plus I’m confident in the powertrain, hot take I know haha, so it’s cool I can get a “built” fully under warranty if I need to use it with all the electronics and new unreputable powertrain. I also did not want a gas model, I really wanted to give this new powertrain a shot and that torque peaked my interest haha! I got quoted for about 68,000 minus tax and doc/license fee which was 500 for a TRD Pro that is the exact color I want and it’s local! Now I do have a trade in which evens out to near MSRP on the deal of the Pro so I feel it’s a fairly decent deal!

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[TrdProGirl84]

Ultimately most of the differences are either cosmetic or can be fairly easily matched on an ORP with aftermarket (or direct swap, bolt-on OEM parts) upgrades, and especially now that the sway-bar disconnect is optional on the '26 ORP's the only really significant difference between the two is the power mirrors and the dual-zone climate control, so ultimately it becomes a question of whether the climate control is worth ~$5k and a potentially longer wait for delivery to you.

Now, whether the costs to upgrade an ORP into a pro-lite is worth it is a different question, but at least you'd get to pick which parts (and the functionality of those parts) are actually important to you.

pretty sure there is more different than that over what you’re saying.

 

[Maximus4R]

I think if you’re in the fence you should go Pro for sure! If you might sell in the near future then it’s definitely better to get an OEM build versus throwing money at aftermarket parts imho. Especially if you found one that’s available and the build you want. Go get this thing and get us pics!

 

[Xinia]

I think if you’re in the fence you should go Pro for sure! If you might sell in the near future then it’s definitely better to get an OEM build versus throwing money at aftermarket parts imho. Especially if you found one that’s available and the build you want. Go get this thing and get us pics!

Okay I’m going to look at the Pro tomorrow, if I buy it I’ll post pics. I appreciate the kind works

 

[DannyvanDelft]

I wanted the PRO, love the red interior. But, it's hybrid only. I bought my 4R for two reasons, to haul my motorcycle to the track, and to haul my Great Danes. Hybrid has a raised floor and less towing capacity, plus I want to stay away from anything hybrid as long as possible. So ORP it is.

 

[Scrappopatamus]

I wanted the PRO, love the red interior. But, it's hybrid only. I bought my 4R for two reasons, to haul my motorcycle to the track, and to haul my Great Danes. Hybrid has a raised floor and less towing capacity, plus I want to stay away from anything hybrid as long as possible. So ORP it is.

What brand of Tri-Axle dump truck do you own? Gotta be a big one to haul their food. BTW, Good Looking Dawgs you've got there.

 

[DannyvanDelft]

What brand of Tri-Axle dump truck do you own? Gotta be a big one to haul their food. BTW, Good Looking Dawgs you've got there.

I always tell them, because of them I drive a Toyota, not a Porsche. They just start wagging their tails

 

[Trezoid]

pretty sure there is more different than that over what you’re saying.

Not really, we can work through the list of notable differences:

• Differing Wider wheels (standard ORP wheels are Fugly) - OEM dealer option on ORP's, nearly infinite aftermarket options
• Wider AT Tires - Most people will change these regardless, even on pro's eventually, but also a dealer option
• Fox QS3 Adjustable Shocks F&R, Taller Springs and Billet UCAs - Aftermarket, though very likely functionally the same components will become available from the original OEM's (the OME suspension from the trailhunter effectively already is)
• Heritage Front Grille - OEM bolt-on or aftermarket if you don't want to move the camera
• Different Front Facia - OEM bolt-on
• Rigid Fog Lights - "Factory aftermarket", rigid sells the bolt-on parts directly
• Rigid Front Light Bar - If you're already swapping the front end this becomes bolt-on and through factory aux or aftermarket controllers unlinks it from high-beams
• Differing Headlights - OEM bolt on
• Differing Tail Lights - OEM bolt on
• Wider Gloss Black Fender Flares - OEM bolt on or aftermarket for different materials/designs
• Different Hood - OEM bolt on (though given it's a fake scoop this is largely aesthetic)
• Rear Hatch w/TRD PRO Inlay - Aesthetic
• I-Max Driveline - Option on the ORP's, the pro allegedly has a more aggressive tune, but that's a plug-in aftermarket upgrade
• Different Seating F & R (looks better) - Mostly aesthetic, the pro has slightly more lumbar support adjustment in the front seats but the aftermarket could cover that
• Nicer Interior Door Panels - Aesthetic, OEM bolt-on
• Different Glove Box Door - Aesthetic, OEM bolt-on
• Different Center Console Lid - Aesthetic, OEM bolt-on
• Front Sway Bar Disconnect - Optional on 26's
• Dual Zone Climate - This is the really big, hard to change difference
• Different Steering Wheel - OEM bolt-on
• Different shift knob - OEM clip on (literally 2 minutes to swap)
• Upgraded JBL Sound System - This is in both
• TRD Performance Exhaust System - Aftermarket from a few different places
• TRD CAI - Aftermarket
• Power Fold Away Side Mirrors w/Memory - Currently a difference, but the wiring harness appears to be in place, and aftermarket will certainly become available
• Tilt Reversing Side Mirrors w/Memory - same as above
• Digital Rear View Mirror - factory option on ORP's
• Aluminum TRD Skid Plate - Dealer option, OEM bolt-on or aftermarket for better features.
• different floor-mats - Dealer option or aftermarket

It's absolutely valid to say that doing all those upgrades will end up more expensive than just buying a pro up front, but for a chunk of the real functional differences (wheels, tires, suspension, secondary lights (fogs and light-bar), under-body plates) a significant portion of the market would choose different parts to what toyota chose, so would do a number of those upgrades on pro's too.

 

[4Runner4Fun]

Not really, we can work through the list of notable differences:

• Differing Wider wheels (standard ORP wheels are Fugly) - OEM dealer option on ORP's, nearly infinite aftermarket options
• Wider AT Tires - Most people will change these regardless, even on pro's eventually, but also a dealer option
• Fox QS3 Adjustable Shocks F&R, Taller Springs and Billet UCAs - Aftermarket, though very likely functionally the same components will become available from the original OEM's (the OME suspension from the trailhunter effectively already is)
• Heritage Front Grille - OEM bolt-on or aftermarket if you don't want to move the camera
• Different Front Facia - OEM bolt-on
• Rigid Fog Lights - "Factory aftermarket", rigid sells the bolt-on parts directly
• Rigid Front Light Bar - If you're already swapping the front end this becomes bolt-on and through factory aux or aftermarket controllers unlinks it from high-beams
• Differing Headlights - OEM bolt on
• Differing Tail Lights - OEM bolt on
• Wider Gloss Black Fender Flares - OEM bolt on or aftermarket for different materials/designs
• Different Hood - OEM bolt on (though given it's a fake scoop this is largely aesthetic)
• Rear Hatch w/TRD PRO Inlay - Aesthetic
• I-Max Driveline - Option on the ORP's, the pro allegedly has a more aggressive tune, but that's a plug-in aftermarket upgrade
• Different Seating F & R (looks better) - Mostly aesthetic, the pro has slightly more lumbar support adjustment in the front seats but the aftermarket could cover that
• Nicer Interior Door Panels - Aesthetic, OEM bolt-on
• Different Glove Box Door - Aesthetic, OEM bolt-on
• Different Center Console Lid - Aesthetic, OEM bolt-on
• Front Sway Bar Disconnect - Optional on 26's
• Dual Zone Climate - This is the really big, hard to change difference
• Different Steering Wheel - OEM bolt-on
• Different shift knob - OEM clip on (literally 2 minutes to swap)
• Upgraded JBL Sound System - This is in both
• TRD Performance Exhaust System - Aftermarket from a few different places
• TRD CAI - Aftermarket
• Power Fold Away Side Mirrors w/Memory - Currently a difference, but the wiring harness appears to be in place, and aftermarket will certainly become available
• Tilt Reversing Side Mirrors w/Memory - same as above
• Digital Rear View Mirror - factory option on ORP's
• Aluminum TRD Skid Plate - Dealer option, OEM bolt-on or aftermarket for better features.
• different floor-mats - Dealer option or aftermarket

It's absolutely valid to say that doing all those upgrades will end up more expensive than just buying a pro up front, but for a chunk of the real functional differences (wheels, tires, suspension, secondary lights (fogs and light-bar), under-body plates) a significant portion of the market would choose different parts to what toyota chose, so would do a number of those upgrades on pro's too.

Thanks for the full list. But I would argue Toyota did a really good job with their Pro upgrades this time. The Fox 2.0 suspension is a lot nicer than the old pro fox suspension. I don't see any need to replace/upgrade and this is worth thousands. The wheels and tires are great. I don't see anyone wanting to upgrade the sway bar disconnect, light bar, high clearance front bumper, etc. Plus you get a nicer interior, alternator, tow package, folding mirrors (I really like this so I can easily see if the truck is locked), nicer LED lights, etc.

Overall, I felt the upgrades over the ORP were for the most part really well-chosen and worthwhile such that the Gen 6 Pro was a lot bigger upgrade over the ORP than what we saw in the Gen 5. I think the price difference Pro vs ORP is more than fair for the Gen 6 although in the Gen 5 I would have bought the ORP and upgraded it. The nice thing is that Toyota gives us choices.

 

[ColoradoOutdoors]

Save your money & find a Sport Premium (SP) if you can. ORP just has a few extra features for Off-Road use. SP can still do light off-road, no issue.

Incredible pics! Well done.

 

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[Mad Ghost]

Pro has less cargo volume and less cargo capacity. I think the ORP is 1300lbs vs 800 on Pro's

 

[6thGen1419]

Oops, I haven't really put the stereo through its paces yet... I guess NPR on volume 10 doesn't really show me what it can do

A lengthy thread here a few months ago where people were complaining that the Subwoofer was not beefy enough and people not realizing that the subwoofer is tied to the front channel and so people were trying to boost the subwoofer Level by shifting front/rear channel balance to the rear and it was actually turning the subwoofer down instead of up.

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