2025 Toyota Trucks: Off-Road Options Galore for Tacoma and Tundra
Just as a reminder, Toyota builds some normal, non-trail-tuned trucks, too.
Toyota’s truck lineup is still fresh, with the redesigned Tundra full-size pickup arriving for 2022 and the revamped Tacoma midsizer making its debut for 2024. Each truck offers a diverse lineup with plenty of trims and options, many of which are built to explore off the beaten path. The automaker seems to have its sights set on off-road dominance—does it have what it takes? Read up on 2025 Toyota trucks to learn if they’re ready for action.
2025 Toyota Tacoma: What’s New
Last year, the Tacoma entered its fourth generation boasting a new platform, updated standard safety suite, and a choice between a standard turbocharged four-cylinder engine and an available hybrid model. With all these changes, it’s no surprise the standard Toyota Tacoma pickup truck carries over unchanged into 2025.
2025 Toyota Tacoma: Pros and Cons
Pros
- Available manual transmission
- Useful tech and driver assist features
- Many storage spaces in the cabin
Cons
- Feels old-school
- Tiny rear seats
- Unrefined engines
2025 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro: What’s New
After its debut on the new 4Runner TRD Pro, brown Mudbath paint becomes available on the Tacoma TRD Pro for 2025. Regardless of paint color, the Tacoma TRD Pro now has front bumper tow hooks finished in red, unlike black previously. A fourth prewired auxiliary switch becomes available.
2025 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro: Pros and Cons
Pros
- It’s an off-road beast
- Rugged exterior and interior design
- Nice torque and sound from hybrid engine
Cons
- Only one bed length
- Suspension seats are of dubious benefit
- Strong competition in the segment
2025 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter: What’s New
As the new Tacoma Trailhunter works to earn recognition, red-painted tow hooks will help it stand out a little more for 2025. An additional prewired auxiliary switch makes adding aftermarket hardware a little easier on this overland-ready Toyota truck.
2025 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter: Pros and Cons
Pros
- Factory-built for overland adventures
- Attractive interior colors and materials
- Available with 5- or 6-foot bed
Cons
- Not quick
- Quite expensive
- Better than Toyota TRD Pro models?
2025 Toyota Tundra: What’s New
On the standard 2025 Tundra, the SR5 trim gains a power-adjustable driver’s seat with adjustable lumbar support as standard kit. The 1794, Platinum, and Capstone trims feel more luxurious thanks to the addition of massaging front seats. To improve work readiness, this Toyota truck can be had with a power-closing tailgate, and the new Tow Tech package adds a wireless camera for trailer monitoring.
In a nod to Toyota’s off-road racing heritage, a new TRD Rally package is offered on the 2025 Tundra. The package adds 18-inch two-tone wheels wrapped in all-terrain tires, Bilstein shock absorbers, and underbody skidplates. Most distinctive, however, is the various yellow, orange, and red stripes—TRD's signature colors—applied around the body.
2025 Toyota Tundra: Pros and Cons
Pros
- Chiseled, tough-looking exterior design
- Big back seat in CrewMax model
- Hybrid V-6 is a good V-8 replacement
Cons
- Doesn’t tow heavy trailers very well
- Big touchscreen looks better than it works
- Not a standout in any particular area
2025 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro: What’s New
Like other 2025 Toyota TRD Pro models, the Tundra is now available in Mudbath brown exterior paint. The style-enhancing TRD Rally package also becomes available.
2025 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro: Pros and Cons
Pros
- Spacious, smartly arranged interior
- Impressive off-road capability
- Relatively good fuel eocnomy
Cons
- Jittery ride
- Enormous turning radius
- Other off-road trucks are better
2025 Toyota Trucks:
- 2025 Toyota Tacoma: Carryover model
- 2025 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro: Mostly unchanged
- 2025 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter: Mostly unchanged
- 2025 Toyota Tundra: Minor update
- 2025 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro: Minor update
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