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2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro's IsoDynamic Performance Seats

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FrozenYota

Discussion Starter · 15 d ago

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One of the things that immediately stood out to me with the Tacoma was the TRD Pro's crazy performance seats.

Toyota calls them IsoDynamic Performance seats and they're exclusive to the TRD Pro. They're equipped with four-way shock absorption to stabilize the driver and passengers while off-roading.

The IsoDynamic seats are adjustable, too, on the back of the seats you can dial back the cushioning "via levers on the seatbacks."

From Toyota's press release:

Debuting exclusively on the new TRD Pro is a segment-first IsoDynamic Performance Seat that helps provide a smooth, confidence-inspiring ride for those in the driver and front passenger seats. The goal of this patent-pending feature is to stabilize the driver’s field of vision to improve focus, comfort, and reduce fatigue while on rugged trails. The IsoDynamic Performance Seat uses an air-over-oil shock absorber system allowing for vertical and lateral seat movement simultaneously to dampen body movement and stabilize the head and neck to keep alignment with the spine. This dampening effect is tunable based on body mass and occupant preference and can be bypassed, if desired, via levers on the seatbacks.

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TacoFreak

· #2 · 14 d ago

These seats, just like the rest of the TRD Pro are epic! They remind me of the seats in my MKII Supra.

I think I really, really need to get a TRD Pro. What an amazing truck with killer looks from any angle.

Wow.

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3QTRIG

· #3 · 13 d ago

Here's a quick explanation of it from TFL

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TacoTuesday

· #4 · 10 d ago

Another explainer, this one from Toyota with engineer interviews. They do a teardown inside a truck and show how it works. Pretty incredible.

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TacoFreak

· #5 · 10 d ago

Good video @TacoTuesday. Thanks.

That gives me a much better idea of how those seats work and it does not hurt that they also look awesome.

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mikemp71

· #6 · 10 d ago

TacoTuesday said:
Another explainer, this one from Toyota with engineer interviews. They do a teardown inside a truck and show how it works. Pretty incredible.

Interesting to know the seat has 1 1/2 inches of travel which from their off-road testing seems to really keep the driver and passenger in place. Also cool to see the inner workings of the seat.

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FrozenYota

Discussion Starter · #7 · 10 d ago

TacoTuesday said:
Another explainer, this one from Toyota with engineer interviews. They do a teardown inside a truck and show how it works. Pretty incredible.

I really hope those shocks in the seats hold up long term and don't create issues for owners because they're so cool.

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TacoFreak

· #8 · 10 d ago

FrozenYota said:
I really hope those shocks in the seats hold up long term and don't create issues for owners because they're so cool.

The MKII Supra had super cool seats that set new standards for OEM seating many years ago. The downside was that they made that car a big theft risk. A lot of them were stolen and when recovered those cool seats were gone. I could see that happening with these seats as well. That might be a bigger issue than the shocks wearing out.

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mikemp71

· #9 · 9 d ago

FrozenYota said:
I really hope those shocks in the seats hold up long term and don't create issues for owners because they're so cool.

That might be a concern for people who go off-roading often but probably not for the average owner.

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mikemp71

· #10 · 9 d ago

TacoFreak said:
The MKII Supra had super cool seats that set new standards for OEM seating many years ago. The downside was that they made that car a big theft risk. A lot of them were stolen and when recovered those cool seats were gone. I could see that happening with these seats as well. That might be a bigger issue than the shocks wearing out.

I hope that won't contribute to higher insurance rates for TRD Pro models.

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TacoFreak

· #11 · 9 d ago

mikemp71 said:
I hope that won't contribute to higher insurance rates for TRD Pro models.

I never thought of that or even how the different trims would have different insurance rates. I usually just wait until after I have made my choice and deal with that later. That way at least I get a cool truck. lol

My Uncle's Supra was never stolen but he had a friend in LA whose '82 was stolen four times in two years. He was still able to insure his so maybe rates are spread over larger pools.

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tacosupreme

· #12 · 9 d ago

There's a lot of factors that go into the rates you guys pay.

Rates for the new Tacoma shouldn't be too far off from the current gen.

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TacoFreak

· #13 · 9 d ago

tacosupreme said:
Rates for the new Tacoma shouldn't be too far off from the current gen.

I think so also. There might be slight increase because they will no doubt cost more across the board compared to the current model, and purchase price is a big part of what sets the rates.

I was mostly kidding since I would never let an insurance rate push me into a truck I don't want. Life is too short for that kind of stuff to hold you back.

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