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Toyota is making a TRD version of the Avalon and Camry. WYBI?

Posted on 11/19/18 at 9:53 am
Posted by RedRifle
Austin/NO
Member since Dec 2013
8335 posts
Posted on 11/19/18 at 9:53 am
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Toyota is expanding its TRD lineup in an unexpected way. The 2020 Toyota Camry TRD will arrive alongside a new Avalon TRD next year, and both will come with significant performance upgrades. The models receive chassis tuning by Toyota Racing Development. Special shock absorbers, thicker underbody braces, and unique coil springs promise better body control and handling, as well as a 0.6-inch lower ride height. Meanwhile, the front brakes have been upgraded with larger 12.9-inch diameter rotors and dual-piston calipers.

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Both TRD vehicles receive a familiar 3.6-liter V-6 engine making 301 hp. Thanks to a cat-back dual exhaust, that engine should sound more impressive than before. Like on standard Camrys and Avalons, the engine pairs to an eight-speed automatic transmission. In the looks department, the Camry and Avalon TRD gain red brake calipers, 19-inch black wheels, TRD exhaust tips, and TRD badges. Supersonic Red, Windchill Pearl, Celestial Silver Metallic, and Midnight Black Metallic are your available color choices. Beyond that, an aerodynamic body kit adds a special front splitter, side aero skirts, a rear diffuser, and trunk lid spoiler. Inside either model, you'll find red seatbelts and plenty of red stitching. A TRD-badged shift knob completes the look.
Posted by jimbeam
University of LSU
Member since Oct 2011
75703 posts
Posted on 11/19/18 at 9:54 am to
No hood scoop no care
Posted by Tri City Tigers
Member since Oct 2018
2343 posts
Posted on 11/19/18 at 9:54 am to
The Toyota TRD looks like the Lexus that came out 4 years ago.
Posted by brass2mouth
NOLA
Member since Jul 2007
20735 posts
Posted on 11/19/18 at 9:54 am to
Those interiors are nice.
Posted by TH03
Mogadishu
Member since Dec 2008
172004 posts
Posted on 11/19/18 at 9:55 am to
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Both TRD vehicles receive a familiar 3.6-liter V-6 engine making 301 hp. Thanks to a cat-back dual exhaust, that engine should sound more impressive than before.


Fast and Furious: Carpool Drift
Posted by LNCHBOX
70448
Member since Jun 2009
89369 posts
Posted on 11/19/18 at 9:55 am to
Maybe if they had made them AWD and upped the power. Just suspension and body work isn't enough for me to go above the XSE trims.
Posted by JackieTreehorn
Member since Sep 2013
35576 posts
Posted on 11/19/18 at 9:56 am to
It makes sense--I always thought an off-road package called "Toyota Racing Development" on the trucks and SUV's sounded strange.
Posted by biglego
San Francisco
Member since Nov 2007
85503 posts
Posted on 11/19/18 at 9:57 am to
Yeah i was thinking they’d be supercharged or something
Posted by jimbeam
University of LSU
Member since Oct 2011
75703 posts
Posted on 11/19/18 at 9:57 am to
Off-road racing. Just like their 4x4 suspension on 2wd trucks is called “prerunner” from the old desert racing days
Posted by HenryParsons
Member since Aug 2018
2125 posts
Posted on 11/19/18 at 9:58 am to
I was hoping they would have a snorkel like the new Taco.

Posted by ellunchboxo
G-Town
Member since Feb 2009
19539 posts
Posted on 11/19/18 at 9:59 am to
They race BAJA with TRD.

That’s why.
Posted by RedPop4
Santiago de Compostela
Member since Jan 2005
15329 posts
Posted on 11/19/18 at 9:59 am to
Camry family. Would definitely consider. Heck our '17 SE has more pop than our '05 LE and a better first gear.
Posted by JackieTreehorn
Member since Sep 2013
35576 posts
Posted on 11/19/18 at 10:00 am to
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Off-road racing. Just like their 4x4 suspension on 2wd trucks is called “prerunner” from the old desert racing days


I learn something new every day.
Posted by Tbonepatron
Member since Aug 2013
8462 posts
Posted on 11/19/18 at 10:00 am to
They need to have the front of the Avalon and the rear of the Camry.
Posted by Wtodd
Tampa, FL
Member since Oct 2013
68603 posts
Posted on 11/19/18 at 10:05 am to
Looks better than current but I WNYBI
Posted by AU4real35
Member since Jan 2014
16065 posts
Posted on 11/19/18 at 10:07 am to
No, I buy those cars for reliability and mpg.
Posted by Phil A Sheo
equinsu ocha
Member since Aug 2011
12166 posts
Posted on 11/19/18 at 10:13 am to
I would, I drive a new camry now for work and if it could be a hot rodded version of the same car i'd be all over it.
This post was edited on 11/19/18 at 10:36 am
Posted by HammerheadLincoln
The farther west the farther out
Member since May 2015
5807 posts
Posted on 11/19/18 at 10:21 am to
I have to say.

I like the look of both of those cars. Inside and out.

I'm happy that Toyota is making a commitment to performance vehicles again.
Posted by soccerfüt
Location: A Series of Tubes
Member since May 2013
76146 posts
Posted on 11/19/18 at 10:28 am to
That acronym just doesn't work in English "T R D"

It always reminds me of a mediocre poster here:

Posted by TU Rob
Birmingham
Member since Nov 2008
13570 posts
Posted on 11/19/18 at 10:30 am to
I would drive an AWD Avalon.
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