The Tacoma is comfortably the most popular truck on our forum and despite some impressive competition from the likes of GMC, Chevrolet, and Ford, it shows no sign of handing over its mid-size crown. In short, it’s a Toyota, and while many of the alternatives are cheaper, better equipped, and more powerful they can’t compete with the Tacoma’s class-leading reliability and build quality. I’m the first person to rave about alternatives like the Chevrolet Colorado Bison and GMC Canyon AT4x, but when all is said and done it’s the Tacoma that I’d be choosing for an overland build. I’m not the only one with numerous adventure-ready examples posted to our forum recently including this 2016 SR5 with EarthCruiser Camper, a 2018 TRD Off-Road, and a 2005 TRD Sport with A/T Habitat. If you’d like a better idea of how the Tacoma can be outfitted for travel then check out the epic builds from Badass Brunette, Overland Under Budget, and Lou Ortego. Alternatively, watch the team at Expedition Portal put the 2022 Tacoma TRD Pro and Aterra Tacoma Overland camper through their paces on our Youtube channel. Today’s one-owner, low-mileage (85,650 miles), example showcases the desirable TRD Off-Road package, premium modifications, and is topped with a GoFastCampers V2.
From the Seller:
“Meet ‘Neely,’ built steely and super clean. Designed and done with my own brain and hands. I am a professionally licensed mechanical engineer. Neely is ready for work and play, on and off-road. I bought her brand new when I had just finished my doctorate in Tennessee and was making a new start at Western dreams in Utah. I have taken excellent care of this rig, both mechanically and aesthetically!”
2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road
The Tacoma is fitted with a V6 engine that produces 278 horsepower, 265 pound-feet of torque, and returns a combined 18 mpg. A bulletproof motor and drivetrain are matched with excellent all-terrain capability thanks to Toyota’s TRD Off-Road package. This uprates the Tacoma with a locking rear differential, TRD-tuned Bilstein shocks, uprated springs, skid plates, multi-terrain select system, Crawl Control, Hill Start Assist, and more. These rugged credentials are balanced with driver comforts that include:
- Navigation, Tow, and Technology Packages
- Heated front seats
- Dual-zone climate control
- Blind Spot Monitor with Cross Traffic Alert
- Entune Premium JBL audio
Distinguishing Features
- GoFastCampers V2
- ARB Old Man Emu suspension
- 4runner Trail alloy wheels with BFGoodrich KO2 all-terrain tires
- Warn winch
- Mobtown Offroad skid plates
- SSO front bumper
- Wheeler’s Offroad Superbumper and SPC upper control arms
This 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road with GoFastCamper is listed for $43,000 and is currently located in Salt Lake City, Utah. Check the full vehicle specifications via the original Expedition Portal forum post here.
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