# Extreme Off-Road Trucks This Toyota Pickup Truck Eats Up Off-Road Environments By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-02-17 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-pickup-truck References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/2017-toyota-tacoma-trd-pro-chicago/41791/) & [corporatenews.pressroom.toyota](http://corporatenews.pressroom.toyota.com/releases/2016%20cas%202017%20tacoma%20trd%20pro%20debut.htm?view_id=42844) The brand new 2017 [Toyota](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-toyota-tacoma) Tacoma TRD Pro is a new [offroad Toyota pickup truck](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chevrolet-silverado-ev-zr2) that is essentially the latest addition to the Toyota Racing Development series of [off-road vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isuzu-basecamp-at35). This particular pickup comes equipped with FOX 2.5 Internal Bypass shock absorbers and TRD-tuned front springs. The truck comes equipped with part-time four-wheel drive and a special automatic locking rear differential. All models of the 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro come with engine oil and power steering cooler. One of the highlights of this new Tacoma has to be the Crawl Control, which is capable of automatically controlling the throttle and brakes when in offroad conditions and traveling at low speed. This vehicle is a great example of automotive technology as it applies to unconventional and tricky off-road environments. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Off-road Technology:** The rise of advanced off-road technology in vehicles like the 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro presents opportunities for innovative solutions in the automotive industry. - **Integrated Shock Absorbers:** The use of integrated shock absorbers like the FOX 2.5 Internal Bypass in the 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the off-road vehicle manufacturing sector. - **Automated Off-road Systems:** The inclusion of features like Crawl Control in off-road vehicles such as the 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro creates space for the development of automated off-road systems. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can capitalize on the increasing demand for off-road vehicles and develop new technologies and features to enhance the off-road experience. - **Shock Absorber Manufacturing:** Manufacturers in the shock absorber industry can seize the opportunity to develop and produce innovative shock absorbers for vehicles that can withstand extreme off-road conditions. - **Off-road Vehicle Accessories:** The off-road vehicle accessories industry has the potential to create and market accessories that cater specifically to the needs of off-road enthusiasts, such as automated off-road systems and advanced shock absorbers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shock-Absorbing Seat Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-toyota-tacoma.md) - [Comfortable Performance Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-toyota-tundra.md) - [Extreme Terrain Truck Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arctic-trucks-toyota-land-cruiser-250-at37.md) - [Active Adventurer Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-hilux-gr-sport.md) - [Customized Off-Road Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-lc250-prado-urnieta-ultimate-4x4.md) - [Hyper-Rugged Camper Pickups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camper-pickup.md) - [Water-Filtering Hydrogen Fuel Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tacoma-h2overlander-concept.md) - [Luxury Pickup Truck Campers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/direct-cars-br75-toyota-hilux-adventure-camper.md) - [Off-Road Assistance Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-ranger-wildtrak-x.md)