what is differnce between TE none KDSS and SR5
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Another consideration are the skid plates. I believe the trail comes with a couple skids the SR5 does not (my trail has a gas tank skid).
Granted, the factory skids aren't real beefy, but the OP is interested in differences and that's a difference I think.
Also, it was briefly mentioned earlier but the Trail is the only one that comes with:
Crawl Control Technology
Multi-Terrain Select Technology
Electronic Rear Diff Locker
A-TRAC (actually...the SR5's MIGHT have that - not sure)
Lever-actuated transfer case (the SR5's have a dial)
(Not suggesting or opining on the value of the above features so no hi-jacking! Just pointing out the differences. Haha)
As mentioned before, the trail gets unique wheels, unique rocker trim, is the only model available with KDSS, and a hood scoop (non-functional).
CAUTION - SUBJECTIVE OPINION AHEAD: Some would argue the Trail "comes" with an intrinsic ability to hold resale value better than the others due to a more limited production run and the 'cult' following that seeks them out.
Granted, the factory skids aren't real beefy, but the OP is interested in differences and that's a difference I think.
Also, it was briefly mentioned earlier but the Trail is the only one that comes with:
Crawl Control Technology
Multi-Terrain Select Technology
Electronic Rear Diff Locker
A-TRAC (actually...the SR5's MIGHT have that - not sure)
Lever-actuated transfer case (the SR5's have a dial)
(Not suggesting or opining on the value of the above features so no hi-jacking! Just pointing out the differences. Haha)
As mentioned before, the trail gets unique wheels, unique rocker trim, is the only model available with KDSS, and a hood scoop (non-functional).
CAUTION - SUBJECTIVE OPINION AHEAD: Some would argue the Trail "comes" with an intrinsic ability to hold resale value better than the others due to a more limited production run and the 'cult' following that seeks them out.
wfo9
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All 4x4s have A-Trac.
The only difference in skids is the gas tank skid is larger. Still not enough protection to use on anything but very tame trails.
To me the only things that make the trail worth any extra money are.
- elocker
- KDSS
- Resale (people like to think they are getting a more capable vehicle even though they don't really use it)
Again, the only mechanical difference is the e-locker. Some would argue the transfer case shifter is a mechanical difference, but even on the trail it's not actually all manual. There is still electronic actuators for the ADD. The older SR5s 2010-2012 had the same shifter as the trail. I think they changed to appeal to the Limited market.
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