Toyota has a long tradition of using TRD Pro exclusive colors to separate its off-road performance lineup from the rest of the truck catalog, and for 2027 the brand is leaning into the theme hard. The new color is Honeycomb, a warm amber-toned hue available on the Tundra, Sequoia, and Tacoma TRD Pro models. The 4Runner gets a distinct but closely related shade called Hot Honey. Neither is a rebadged option from the standard color palette; both are TRD Pro exclusives, following the same pattern Toyota established with Inferno in 2015 and continued with shades like Wave Maker blue for 2026.
Color alone wouldn’t justify the announcement if that were the full story. For 2027, Toyota also fitted the Tundra and Sequoia TRD Pro models with newly designed, vehicle-specific tuned FOX enhanced QS3 shocks. The QS3 designation refers to the three-position compression damping adjustment accessible externally, letting drivers tune between a compliant setting for highway miles and a firmer setting for aggressive trail work without pulling a wheel. Toyota’s framing is improved feel, stability, and adjustability over rough terrain — the QS3’s adjustability is the functional differentiator over fixed-rate shocks found at lower trim levels.
The Tundra and Tacoma TRD Pro models also gain available ISO-dynamic seats. The ISO-dynamic designation refers to seats engineered to absorb and isolate vibration and shock loads from the seat structure itself, rather than relying entirely on the suspension to filter road and trail inputs. On extended off-road runs where cumulative body fatigue becomes a real factor, that kind of seat-level isolation can make a measurable difference in driver alertness and comfort over the course of a day. Red tow hooks are standard on the exterior of both the Tundra and Sequoia TRD Pro.
Toyota has not disclosed full pricing or complete specifications for the 2027 Tundra and Sequoia TRD Pro variants. Both models are scheduled to enter production in fall 2026, with additional details to follow closer to that date. The 2027 Tacoma TRD Pro and 4Runner TRD Pro pricing have similarly not been confirmed.
The Tacoma’s sales trajectory gives the TRD Pro announcement a concrete backdrop. Toyota sold 274,638 Tacomas in 2025, up from 192,813 in 2024, a record year for the nameplate. The Tacoma has led the midsize truck segment for over two decades, competing against the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2, Jeep Gladiator Rubicon, and Ford Ranger. The TRD Pro sits at the top of the Tacoma trim ladder, and annual exclusive colors are part of how Toyota keeps that tier visible and desirable among buyers who have no shortage of capable alternatives to consider.
The segment has gotten more competitive. The Colorado ZR2 earned genuine off-road credibility with its DSSV dampers and front and rear locking differentials. The Gladiator Rubicon offers a solid front axle, disconnecting sway bar, and factory locker combination that few trucks match. Ford’s Ranger Raptor, sitting above the Lariat, brings Fox Live Valve shocks and a purpose-built desert-running chassis to a segment that didn’t have that kind of hardware five years ago. Against that backdrop, the QS3 shock upgrade on the Tundra and Sequoia TRD Pro is a meaningful response, even if the full picture of what separates the 2027 models from the 2026 versions is still incomplete.
The TRD Pro color strategy also serves a commercial function that goes beyond aesthetics. Exclusive colors are allocated in limited volumes, create visible differentiation on the lot, and historically have supported resale value for TRD Pro buyers who prioritize that. Toyota has not disclosed production volumes for the Honeycomb or Hot Honey color options, but the exclusivity pattern has been consistent across the TRD Pro line since the color-exclusive program began.
One gap worth noting: Toyota has not confirmed whether the 2027 4Runner TRD Pro receives the same FOX QS3 shock treatment announced for the Tundra and Sequoia. The current announcement names the 4Runner only in the context of the Hot Honey color. Buyers who want the full mechanical picture on the 4Runner TRD Pro will need to wait for Toyota’s separate model-year update on that vehicle.
Production begins in fall 2026. Pricing and full specifications for the Tundra and Sequoia TRD Pro models will be announced closer to that date. For buyers deciding between the 2026 and 2027 TRD Pro, the FOX QS3 shocks and ISO-dynamic seat availability on the Tundra give the newer model a functional argument beyond the color change, assuming the rest of the spec sheet holds up when Toyota releases it. Whether Honeycomb ends up being the most-wanted TRD Pro color since Inferno is an open question. It has the naming instinct right, at least.
2027 Toyota TRD Pro Photo Gallery
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