Needing no introduction, Toyota Motor Co. has done one heck of a job recently in its SUV and truck market. Providing an array of vehicles to consumers has been their strong suit, but providing reliability, dependability and usability is second to none. As Toyota continues to expand their fleet, the Toyota Tacoma is certainly their bread and butter. With GMC and other manufacturers expanding their off-road line up , Toyota follows order and the 2025 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter is born.

Powering this off-road machine is a i-FORCE MAX 2.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged hybrid paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. This powering combination earns alot of accolades taking a turbocharged engine and aligning it nicely with a hybrid creating a whole lot of consumer wins. As an off-road powerhouse, the standard equipment features on the Tacoma Trailhunter is what is most impressive. A 4WDemand part time 4×4 system with 2-speed electronically controlled transfer case, Monotube shocks, locking rear differentials and multi-terrain select for crawl control were great items we experienced on our week-long test. Not to mention a high clearance side-body mounted trail exhaust and multi-terrain monitor. The inside held nothing back either, fit for any terrain, the interior offered a great array of safety handles, SofTex trimmed heated and ventilated seats, a 14-inch easy to use, Toyota Audio Multimedia and Infotainment system, wireless charging and JBL stereo system.

The off-road truck category is exceptional. With tons of options for consumers in the market, we notice a race to the dealerships as these off-road powerhouses are hard to come by. Granted they bring a lot to the table on the usage side of things, their resale values are also chart topping. Keeping these off-road trucks in the market, can satisfy a host of reasons to get a new vehicle and with Toyota increasing the already chart-topping Tacoma, adding the Trailhunter package to an already impressive truck is a win-win. For the consumer, yes you will have to shell out $60K+, but Trailhunter certainly serves in multiple capacities making it worth the spend.

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