TRD stands for Toyota Racing Development, which is Toyota's in-house tuning and racing division. Founded in 1976, TRD focuses on improving the performance of Toyota and Lexus vehicles both for street use and motorsports
. It develops performance parts such as suspension components, superchargers, brakes, wheels, and engines, which are available through Toyota dealerships and as factory-installed options on some models
. TRD also supports Toyota’s racing efforts globally, including competitions in NASCAR, IMSA, NHRA, Formula Drift, and off-road racing like the Baja 1000
. There are two main branches: TRD Japan and TRD USA, each with performance tuning and racing divisions
. Toyota offers TRD as a specialized trim or package on various vehicles, such as the Tacoma, Tundra, 4Runner, and Camry, often with enhancements for off- road capability (TRD Off-Road and TRD Pro trims) or sportier street performance (TRD Sport)
. In summary, TRD is Toyota's factory-backed performance and racing division dedicated to enhancing vehicle performance and motorsports success worldwide
