Anyone Have A Off-Road Premium Hybrid Model Yet?

Quez · 2025-11-14T20:43:07+00:00

I've been putting this thread together in pieces for a couple of weeks now, I hope you guys enjoy the read. To keep it simple - luckily (or unlucky depending how you look at it.) I was able to snag a 2024 TRD Offroad through my local enterprise for a couple of months since my M3 had got into an accident. Through my insurance, I was able to use it for 60 days. I knew my rental time would be over before my car would be ready so I found a 2025 TRD Pro in mudbath a couple hours away and bought it after about a month of having the rental. Being that I still had the rental, I continued to drive that the remainder of the time (why would I put miles on my own vehicle lol.) So I thought I’d share a side-by-side take on the two rigs many are eyeballing or doing research on for the major differences: the 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off‑Road (non-hybrid, without the Premium Package) vs. the 2025 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Hybrid. I’m writing this from the lens of someone who has had a 2GT 4.0, 3GT 3.5, and spent 2 months with both powertrains on the 4GT. I absolutely look daily usability, so here’s how these stack up on multiple fronts. 1. General Info 2024 TRD Off-Road (non-hybrid) With the 2.4-liter turbo I4 (278 hp / 317 lb-ft) this truck has solid punch for a midsize. I did have mine tuned after a couple days of driving it stock. That opened up an entire new world there. You can read about it here. I won't go too much into depth about tunes on this thread, but it made a huge difference. I instantly noticed the stock 2024 drove better in every way than my 3GT did. On pavement it feels just like a truck should. It handled how I'd expect a stock truck to, and truly wasn't bad to commute in. I have a 55 mile one way trip to work, so I spend a fair amount of time in the truck. On the interior without the Premium Package, you’re skipping some creature-comfort refinements (which I'll get into later) but that means you’ll feel more of the truck-ness (which some of do like). I personally like having the creature comforts on the interior being that I do spend a lot of time on the road. Because it’s the non-hybrid variant, the powertrain is simpler — fewer elements to worry about, and the engine bay looks a lot cleaner in terms of wiring, and accessibility. 2025 TRD Pro Hybrid This is the heavier-duty side of things. The hybrid powertrain (for example on the TRD Pro line in other Toyota trucks) pushes more torque and feels stronger in off-road conditions. For example, the large power difference with the hybrid getting 326 hp / 465 lb-ft That extra torque especially will show up off the line, especially when you put that bad boy in sport mode. When I tell you it's zippy - that's an understatement. The truck GETS IT. This is where I noticed the biggest step up from the driving behavior in a hybrid vs. non hybrid platform. On pavement you’ll feel a bit more of the size as your driving —bigger suspension from factory, adjustable dampers, etc. Straight off the dealerships lot the TRD Pro is objectively more capable, and more “serious” for off-road enthusiasts looking for something they don't have to put a bunch of money it to make it capable. Verdict on driving behavior: If you’re going to hit trails more than not, and want something that will be capable right away the TRD Pro Hybrid has the edge. If you drive a greater mix of street + occasional trail, and prefer lighter, more manageable road feel but still want benefits of a truck then the TRD Off-Road non-hybrid might be the smarter pick. 2. Power 2024 TRD Off-Road (non-hybrid): 278 hp / 317 lb-ft torque (2.4L turbo). 2025 TRD Pro Hybrid: 326 hp / 465 lb-ft So yeah the hybrid version has a clear advantage in torque and in usable power especially under load/off-road. If you tow, climb, or carry heavy gear, that extra torque will matter. After driving both, it was very clear to me that the hybrid just outperformed the gas model in every way. 3. Creature comforts 2024 TRD Off-Road (no Premium Package) Without the Premium Package means you lose things like: heated/ventilated front seats, leather-trimmed steering wheel, 14-in infotainment screen, digital rearview mirror, power tailgate/power rear window, etc. Luckily you still get CarPlay which is huge being that the 3GT didn't come with it. Interior is still modern: you get good tech, strong build quality, but less luxury feel. Rear-seat legroom is still not the greatest as everyone knows but let's be honest - we didn't buy a Tacoma for the interior space. Storage inside the cabin: The non-hybrid retains the typical under-seat storage and folding rear seat floor pan. It's a fair amount, but not massive like in the Tundra 2025 TRD Pro Hybrid On the hybrid/Pro side depending on the trim level you’ll likely get higher-tier interior features (IsoDynamic seats for the pro, SofTex with the premium interior trims). Dual-zone front A/C, digital/analog appearance, multiple power outlets, etc. One space disadvantage: In hybrids, batteries can intrude. For example, for the Tacoma Hybrid (not necessarily the TRD Pro) the Tacoma Hybrid’s battery pack rides in the space beneath the rear seat. This eliminates the storage area that’s usually there in the non-hybrid model, so if you’re planning on stashing tools or cargo there, you’ll have to find another space. This may seem small, but it's something I really liked toyota put thought into, the steering wheel in the TRD Pro has a more premium feel. The seats IsoDynamic seats in the TRD Pro are 10x more comfortable to me. They may cause a large sacrifice in space but to me that didn't matter as I'm removing my rear seats anyways. The high bolsters, sporty feel really does the trick for me. I prefer these over any other seats toyota has at this point in time. Verdict on creature comforts: The TRD Pro Hybrid is objectively more upscale and better equipped as standard, but the non-hybrid Off-Road with no Premium Package will feel more raw (which you may prefer). If under-seat storage is a priority, the non-hybrid might have the edge.

rustytaco

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Oct 1, 2024

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This trim seems to just be hitting dealers. I can only find a handful within a hundred miles or so of Chicago. Anyone buy one yet? If so, what did you end up paying (they seem to be going for $59k) and was it worth it? They seem to be loaded with literally every single option...

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