The 2025 Tacoma TRD Pro is a powerhouse, delivering over 400 foot-pounds of torque paired with a smooth eight-speed transmission that makes every drive feel effortless yet commanding. On the road, the ride is firm, but that firmness translates to confidence when you leave the pavement—this truck is clearly tuned with off-roading in mind. Whether you’re blasting through trails or cruising down the highway, the TRD Pro feels purpose-built to handle it all with precision, comfort and grit.

Visually, the “Mud Bath” tan paint is a real showstopper—it caught a lot of eyes everywhere I went. Inside, the front bucket seats are to die for, offering both comfort and serious support during spirited drives. The cabin blends ruggedness with a touch of luxury, reminding you that this is no stripped-down trail rig. At $67,410, the Tacoma TRD Pro isn’t cheap, but with its capability, style, and sheer fun factor, it feels like a lot of truck for the money.

George Gray of Pirate Radio 104.7 FM assisted in reviewing the Tundra:

Magnetic gray metallic paint with gray/red SofTex seating for 5 – heated front seats, power driver seat, weighs 5,856 lbs., has a 145.7” wheelbase, is 233.6” long, and bed holds 122.6 cubic ft., 18” x 8” black finished aluminum multi spoke wheels and 265/60R18 Michelin all season radials, 14” infotainment screen, rear vision camera and surround vision setup, radar cruise control, flatbed phone charger, pushbutton/remote electric starter, tilt/telescope steering column, heated steering wheel, navigation, Toyota premium FM/AM-Satellite stereo with 9 speakers, black “Toyota” badging and colorful decals, heated black and gray exterior mirrors, and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto capability, 389 horsepower V-6 twin turbo engine, 479 lb. ft. of torque, ten speed automatic with four wheel drive, zero to 60 in 6.1 seconds and 106 mph top speed, $62,442.00 list price, built in San Antonio, Texas, 22 MPG highway rating, 19 mpg combined rating, 17 mpg city rating, 22.5 gallon gas tank with range of 495                                                                                   

The Tundra was driven to Pirate Radio 104.7FM for a review with the assistance of George “Elvis” Gray:

Blueprint blue metallic paint with black and white leather-trimmed seating for 5 – 5.5 ft. cargo bed with liner, rear corner step – 10,000 lb. towing capacity, weighs 5,856 lbs., 233.6” long and has 145.7” wheelbase, 22” Dark chrome alloy wheels, with 265/50R22 Bridgetone Dueler all season radials, lane keep assist, forward and rear collision alert, radar cruise control, leather heated steering wheel, heads-up display in windshield,  high definition rear camera with surround view,  14” infotainment screen, power running boards, rear cross traffic alert, panoramic moon roof, roll down rear glass, side blind zone alert, 12 speaker JBL AM/FM/satellite premium stereo sound system, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto, 437 horsepower, 3.5 liter twin turbo hybrid V-6 with 10 speed transmission  (torque is 583) – four wheel drive, zero to 60 in 6.2 seconds and 108 mph top speed – 22 MPG highway, 19 city and 20 combined rating – 32.2 gallon tank and 700 miles of range, $78,709.00 list price  –  built in the San Antonio, TX

The Tundra pickup was looked over at Pirate Radio 104.7 with the help of George “Elvis” Gray:Solar Octane orange paint with black (camo-style) SofTex seating for 5 – heated front seats, 11,074 lb. towing capacity, and and 5.5’ bed with rubber mat, weighs 6,015 lbs., has a 145.6” wheelbase and is 233.1” long, 18” – Black finished BBS aluminum spoke wheels and 285/65R18 Falken WildPeak all season radials, 14” multimedia infotainment screen, head up display, panoramic multi-view surround camera, wireless flatbed phone charger, heated steering wheel, pushbutton starter, tilt and telescope steering column, 12 speaker JBL premium FM/AM-Satellite stereo, folding exterior mirrors, soft-drop tailgate, moon roof, and Android / Apple integration, radar cruise control, lane change alert and tracing assist, rear cross traffic alert, and blind spot warning, 3.5 liter twin turbo V-6 hybrid engine with 437 total horsepower, 583 ft. lb. of torque, 10 speed automatic transmission, dual exhausts, zero to 60 in 5.7 seconds – four wheel drive, $69,185.00  list price –  built in San Antonio, fuel economy (20 highway 19 combined 18  city),  32.2 gallon tank with 644 mi. range

George “Elvis” Gray of Pirate Radio 104.7FM gave me an assist in reviewing the 2022 Toyota Tundra:

Supersonic red paint with black patterned Softex seating for 5, heated and air conditioned front buckets with console mounted shifter, weighs 5,490 lbs. and has a 145.7” wheelbase and is 233.6” long, 65.6” bed length, 20” black painted aluminum spoke wheels and 265/60R20 Falken total performance all season radials, 14” multimedia infotainment screen, backup camera,  navigation, wireless flatbed phone charger, and JBL 12 speaker FM/AM satellite stereo, Android / Apple integration, “eye in the sky” camera system, radar cruise control, lane change alert, rear cross traffic alert and braking, blind spot warning, 3.5 liter V-6 twin turbo engine with 389 horsepower, 10-speed automatic transmission, four wheel drive, $60,273.00  list price, built in San Antonio, TX, fuel economy (19 city/highway combined, 17 city, 22 highway)  32.2 gallon tank with 700 mi.range                         

Pirate Radio DJ George “Elvis” Gray assisted in analyzing the wildly popular Toyota Tacoma pickup:

Electric Lime metallic paint – heated leather black interior – 5 passenger seating, navigation system with 8” touchscreen and radar dynamic cruise control, payload of 990 lbs. and ability to tow a 6,400 lb. trailer – 60.5” bed length, JBL AM/FM/MP3/CD/Satellite stereo with six speakers, 4,405 lb. weight – 127.4” wheelbase, 212.3” overall length like a GMC Terrain, pushbutton/remote start and backup camera, blind spot monitor, rear cross traffic alert, lane keep assist, 278 horsepower V-6 – 3.5 liter with 265 lb. ft. of torque and six-speed automatic transmission, 16” Black aluminum wheels and P265/70R16 Goodyear Wrangler All-terrain Adventure with Kevlar tires, $50,733.00 window sticker   22 mpg highway gas mileage, 18 mpg city gas mileage       20 mpg combined gas mileage, 21.1 gallon tank for 464 miles of range                

George Gray, Pirate Radio DJ and automotive expert, helped look over the Tacoma at the studio parking lot:

Cement gray paint with gray fabric seating for 5, heated front buckets, 60.5” bed length with twin storage bins on each side – one is a cooler, 16”  dark gray aluminum wheels and 265/70R16 Goodyear Wrangler mud and snow tires, Android/ Apple integration and sliding rear glass, 8” multimedia infotainment screen – backup camera, navigation and Toyota 6 speaker XM/AM/FM stereo, radar cruise control, lane change alert, rear cross traffic alert, and blind spot warning, 3.5 liter V-6 with 278 horsepower – Six speed automatic transmission, 2 speed transfer case, limited slip differential and four wheel drive – zero to 60 in 10 seconds and top speed of 112 mph, $41,193.00  list price  – built in San Antonio, Texas, fuel economy (22 mpg highway, 18 mpg city, 20 mpg combined)  21.1 gallon tank with 464 mi.range