Toyota Tacoma TRD concept looks ready to take on the Raptors

This rugged two-door pickup features retro paint, a sports bar and many other upgrades

The Toyota Tacoma lineup offers everything you need, including the affordable SR, luxury Limited and rugged TRD Pro. However, few cars are as cool as the No. 84 Tacoma TRD ProRunner Race Concept that will debut at SEMA.

The model is billed as a “vision of a purpose-built racing car” and is designed to compete in general mid-size off-road competition. It’s based on the XtraCab pickup truck and features many components from the Tacoma TRD Pro.

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This truck has an eye-catching exterior that combines mud bath paint with a retro-style livery that’s sure to turn heads. Chrome mirrors and door handles further enhance the old-school vibe.

In addition to a throwback to trucks of the past, the model also features an ARB sport bar, auxiliary lights, and brushed aluminum wheels wrapped in BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A tires. There’s a spare tire and a dedicated fuel cell in the rear bed. It’s also worth noting that the tailgate has been replaced by a net to save weight.

Since the concept was designed for off-road racing, a lot of attention was paid to the suspension. It features TRD front upper control arms and FOX Quick Switch 3 internal bypass shocks with aluminum housings and rear remote reservoirs. They are joined together by a full set of skid plates for extra protection.

Toyota hasn’t revealed much about the interior, but it comes with red SofTex seats with four-point safety belts. We can also see a custom roll cage and TRD Pro badging.

The automaker didn’t mention performance specs, but the Tacoma TRD Pro comes with an i-Force Max powertrain consisting of a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, a 1.87 kWh nickel-metal hydride battery, and an integrated electric motor. Enter the eight-speed automatic transmission. This setup gives the truck a combined output of 326 hp (243 kW / 331 PS) and 465 lb-ft (630 Nm) of torque.