--- title: "5 things to know about the 2022 Toyota 4Runner TRD Sport" url: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2021/06/5-things-to-know-about-the-2022-toyota-4runner-trd-sport/" publisher: "Pickup Truck + SUV Talk" content_signal: "search=yes, ai-input=yes, ai-train=no" author: "Jill Ciminillo" published: "2021-06-01T23:06:07+00:00" modified: "2026-08-19T15:44:42+00:00" image: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/2022_Toyota_4Runner_TRD_Sport_001.jpg" --- # 5 things to know about the 2022 Toyota 4Runner TRD Sport By Jill Ciminillo Published: 2021-06-01T23:06:07+00:00 Updated: 2026-08-19T15:44:42+00:00 ![Featured image]() ![4Runner TRD Sport]() 2022 Toyota 4Runner TRD Sport (Image courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales) Toyota has an incredible knack of keeping products fresh with trims and packages – even if they haven’t received a redesign in, say, 12 years. So, the 4Runner, which was all new for the 2009 model year and got its last facelift in 2014, gets a freshening for 2022 with the addition of the TRD Sport model. Rather than focusing on off-road prowess, this new sport trim adds appearance features as well as performance upgrades. Here is the tl;dr version of what you need to know about this vehicle. ### **Based on the SR5 package** Even though the SR5 trim is the base model, this is just a jumping off point, and the 4Runner TRD Sport will have some more up-level accents and features. Standard features include Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, a full-size spare tire, an 8-inch infotainment screen and LED headlights, fog lights and high beams. Toyota safety and driver assist features are also standard. ### **Sporty styling accents** In addition to the TRD Sport badging throughout the vehicle, you’ll see styling upgrades such as color-keyed accents on the grille, rocker panels and body molding. Other unique exterior accents include a TRD-style hood scoop, front spoiler, black roof rails and 20-inch wheels with dark gray accents. Interior upgrades include leatherette seats, heated front seats, TRD-stitched logos and a TRD shift knob. ![4Runner TRD Sport]() 2022 Toyota 4Runner TRD Sport (Image courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales) ### **Towing package standard** The towing package is standard on the 4Runner TRD Sport, and it includes an integrated tow-hitch receiver as well as a wiring harness. The tow rating maxes out at 5,000 pounds, with a maximum 500-pound tongue rating. ### **Standard V-6 powertrain** Though “sport” is a part of the trim name, don’t expect a special powertrain. The TRD Sport has the same 4.0-liter V-6, which delivers 270 horsepower and 278 pound-feet of torque, that all 4Runners have. It’s mated to a 5-speed ECT i-automatic transmission. The 2WD system is standard and includes automatic limited slip differential, and the available 4WD system has active traction control. ### **Upgraded suspension** Since the focus of the 4Runner TRD Sport is on-road driving dynamics, one of the big upgrades is to the suspension. It gets the same X-REAS system found on the top-tier Limited trim, and it automatically adjusts the damping when driving over rough-hewn surfaces. ![4Runner TRD Sport]() 2022 Toyota 4Runner TRD Sport (Image courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales) ### **The bottom line on the 4Runner TRD Sport** At the time of publishing this story, Toyota hadn’t released pricing or availability information, so look for that information to come later this summer. But if we had to venture a guess, we’d put pricing in the $41k-range, which would be on par with the TRD Off-Road version. We expect it to hit dealers this fall. **Related posts:** - [VIDEO: 2021 Toyota 4Runner Updates, New TRD PRO Colors]() - [2020 Lexus GX460: A better 4Runner, or just a different 4Runner?]() - [Toyota Adds More Adventure Ready Sizzle To 2020 4Runner With All New Venture Edition]() ## Related vehicle coverage - [2022 Toyota 4Runner]() ## Structured page information ~~~json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "Article", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2021/06/5-things-to-know-about-the-2022-toyota-4runner-trd-sport/#article", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2021/06/5-things-to-know-about-the-2022-toyota-4runner-trd-sport/" }, "author": { "name": "Jill Ciminillo", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#/schema/person/17a307b2bd8654a0efc57d38f2e79df8" }, "headline": "5 things to know about the 2022 Toyota 4Runner TRD Sport", "datePublished": "2021-06-01T23:06:07+00:00", "dateModified": "2026-08-19T15:44:42+00:00", "mainEntityOfPage": { "@id": 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