2025 Toyota Tacoma off-roading trims & capabilities

The Toyota Tacoma is at the forefront of the competitive midsize pickup truck class. The Tacoma lineup features four off-road specialized trims from Toyota Racing Development (TRD), as well as the newest Tacoma arrival, the Trailhunter. These models have the capability and features to take you to the places you want to go on your off-road adventures.

At Palestine Toyota in Texas, we want to help you discover the ultimate 2025 Toyota Tacoma off-roading trims and capabilities. Here, we offer an off-road Tacoma model comparison to help you find the right truck for your needs.

Introduction to the 2025 Toyota Tacoma: Off-Roading Trims and Capabilities

When you want to embark on wilderness adventures, the 2025 Toyota Tacoma lineup has off-road specialized models to take you where lesser trucks fear to tread. The TRD PreRunner is a high-speed desert truck, while the TRD Sport has styling that stands out on both city streets and off-road trails. The TRD Off-Road adds hardware to take you far off the beaten path.

Introduced in 2024, the Tacoma Trailhunter helps you traverse the toughest trails in style. For the ultimate off-road capability, the TRD Pro is designed for the most serious backwoods adventurers. All Tacoma models come standard with a Class IV towing hitch receiver and a wiring harness.

2025 Tacoma Engine Options

The TRD PreRunner, TRD Sport, and TRD Off-Road come standard with the i-Force 2.4-liter turbocharged engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission to deliver 278 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque. The TRD Off-Road, Trailhunter, and TRD Pro come standard with four-wheel drive, which is also available on the TRD Sport.

The TRD Sport and TRD Off-Road can be equipped with a six-speed manual transmission. Standard for the Trailhunter and TRD Pro and available for the TRD Sport and TRD Off-Road trims is the i-Force Max hybrid powertrain that pairs the 2.4-liter turbo with an electric motor and battery pack for a total system output of 326 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque. All hybrid-powered Tacoma models come standard with a 2,400-watt power supply to keep your electric tools and toys running. 

Detailed Overview of 2025 Toyota Tacoma Off-Roading Trims

Below is a more detailed look at the equipment and capabilities of the 2025 Toyota Tacoma off-road models to help you decide which trim is right for you.

TRD PreRunner: Built-In Capability

The 2025 Tacoma TRD PreRunner comes with rear-wheel drive and a two-door, two-seat XtraCab with a 6-foot bed and generous storage space behind the front seats. For off-road capability, it features lifted front suspension, underbody fuel tank skid plates, and 17-inch alloy wheels with 32-inch BFGoodrich all-terrain tires. The PreRunner has a maximum towing capacity of 6,500 pounds.

Inside, you’ll find a 12.3-inch digital instrument display, stylish fabric upholstery, a fold-flat passenger seat, automatic climate control, and a leather-trimmed tilting and telescoping steering wheel. The infotainment system has an 8-inch touch screen, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and a four-speaker sound system with satellite radio.

TRD Sport: Enhancements and Features for the Sporty Adventurer

The 2025 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport is street smart, and when equipped with four-wheel drive, trail savvy. It features a spacious four-door, five-seat Double Cab and the choice of a 5-foot or 6-foot bed. The 60/40-split rear bench offers storage spaces underneath and behind the seats. This Tacoma trim has a towing capacity of up to 6,400 pounds.

With the TRD Sport, you get LED fog lights and bed lighting, a functional hood scoop, color-keyed overfenders, unique black 18-inch TRD wheels, coil spring rear suspension for a smoother ride, and TRD sport-tuned suspension for sportier handling. The infotainment system features a six-speaker audio system.

TRD Off-Road: For Serious Off-Road Enthusiasts

For more serious adventurers, the 2025 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road comes standard with the Double Cab and offers enhanced capability with standard four-wheel drive, 17-inch wheels with all-terrain tires, and Bilstein monotube shock absorbers with remote rear reservoirs for extended travel and greater off-road stability. Additionally, there are skidplates for the engine, transfer case, and fuel tank. The TRD Off-Road also has a maximum towing capacity of 6,400 pounds.

Trailhunter: Ultimate Exploration Trim Detailed

The stylish 2025 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter features a high-clearance front bumper, Old Man Emu 2.5-inch monotube shocks with external remote reservoirs, 18-inch bronze-finished wheels with 33-inch Goodyear Territory rugged terrain tires, a high-clearance trail exhaust, steel rock rails, a heritage-inspired grille with integrated LED light bar, and color switching LED fog lights,

It also has a bed-mounted air compressor and an ARB sport bar with removable MOLLE panels for versatile cargo solutions. Inside, the Trailhunter has simulated leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, a head-up display, a power-sliding rear window, and a digital rearview mirror.

The Trailhunter’s infotainment system has a 14-inch touch screen, a 10-speaker audio system, and a wireless phone charger. The Multi-Terrain Monitor lets you check for potential obstacles with front, rear, and side-camera views. This model offers standard four-wheel drive and has a towing capacity of up to 5,950 pounds.

TRD Pro: The Pinnacle of Toyota’s Off-Road Offerings

The most capable model in the Tacoma’s off-road lineup is the TRD Pro. It features standard four-wheel drive, TRD-tuned FOX internal bypass shocks, a TRD performance exhaust, front swaybar disconnect, a TRD cold air intake, a unique grille with an integrated LED light bar, and 18-inch TRD Pro wheels with 33-inch rough terrain tires.

The TRD Pro’s unique interior features synthetic leather IsoDynamic front seats, which use an air-over-oil shock absorber system that helps keep you stabilized in your seat on even the roughest territory. It also comes with a power moonroof.

Explore Your Adventurous Spirit at Palestine Toyota

Find the 2025 Tacoma off-road model that suits your personality. Visit our Palestine Toyota dealership to compare Tacoma models, or contact us today to schedule a test-drive and discover where the Tacoma can take you.