Overview of the Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road
This is a 2019 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab TRD Off Road, first registered in June 2019 (Reiwa 1) and offered at USS Nagoya & Hokuriku as lot 58288. It is a left hand drive American market truck with a 3,500 cc petrol V6, an automatic gearbox and four wheel drive, finished in grey (colour code 1H5). The sheet records 31,500 km, approximately 19,572 miles, with an overall grade of 4.5 and an interior grade of B.
The truck is not standard. It sits on ICON aftermarket suspension with RAZ 17 inch wheels, and the photographs show large mud terrain tyres, side steps, a black bonnet protector and a folding tonneau cover over the bed. The inspector also records a cut and modified frame and a cut front bumper and wheel arches, which matter more than the headline grade and are covered in full below. Anyone considering a bid should read this report alongside the sheet itself.
The Drive Review
The third generation Tacoma, sold from the 2016 model year, is the mid size pickup that built Toyota's reputation for trucks that simply keep going. The 3.5 litre V6 is a smooth, willing engine that likes revs, and it suits a truck that is more at home on a gravel road than on a motorway. The six speed automatic is tuned for economy and comfort, so it can feel hesitant to downshift, but it is easy and relaxed to live with.
The TRD Off Road trim is the one enthusiasts look for. It adds a locking rear differential, crawl control and a multi terrain selection system on top of the part time four wheel drive, with the stronger suspension tune and skid protection that go with the trim. The rear axle uses leaf springs, so the ride is firmer and more truck like than a modern SUV, and the steering is light rather than sharp. This one has been raised and re shod with ICON suspension, so expect more ground clearance and a different ride and handling balance from the factory truck. How well the set up has been done is not recorded on the sheet.
Auction Details
The truck is lot 58288 at USS Nagoya & Hokuriku, with the auction scheduled for 9 October 2026 in Japan. The start price is ¥5,000,000. No Autoselecta guide bidding range has been set for this car, and no close sold results are on record, so there is no reliable price comparison for this exact specification. For the current minimum bid and landed cost for your country, use the price panel on this page, which updates live.
All bids must be submitted before 9PM UK time the evening before auction.
Vehicle Specifications
The sheet gives the model as American Toyota Tacoma, grade Double Cab TRD Off Road, four doors, five seats, left hand drive. The engine is 3,500 cc and runs on petrol. Transmission is automatic and drive is 4WD. The exterior is the original grey, colour code 1H5. The interior colour is blank on the sheet, though the photographs show a dark cabin. First registration is June 2019 and shaken (Japanese roadworthiness inspection) is valid to 14 July 2027. The chassis code is written as unknown, so none is recorded. Load capacity is shown as 0.2 tonnes, and the bed inner dimensions are written as 538 cm long, 189 cm wide and 182 cm high.
The odometer on the sheet reads 31,500 km, approximately 19,572 miles. The dashboard photograph shows a slightly lower reading of 31,302 km, so the sheet figure is the one used throughout this report. The recycling deposit is ¥10,570.
Factory Features and Equipment
The sheet marks a sunroof, power steering, power windows, leather, navigation and airbags. The sales points add automatic air conditioning, seat heaters, a JBL sound system, a reversing camera, an ETC toll unit, steering wheel remote controls, an electric rear window, a grille and a tonneau cover. The instrument cluster photograph shows a colour trip display and a digital outside temperature readout.
The modifications listed are ICON aftermarket suspension, aftermarket side steps and RAZ 17 inch alloy wheels. The inspector also notes an aftermarket air cleaner. The sheet says the headlights have already been modified for Japanese beam alignment.
Japanese Auction Report Translation
The inspector reports that the tyre pressure warning lamp is lit, which matches the amber warning symbol in the dashboard photograph. The front bumper and inner wheel arches are cut and modified. The frame is cut and modified and a front bumper stay is bent. An aftermarket air cleaner is noted, followed by the words headlight with a question mark, and the sheet does not say what was queried. The seats are creased, the cabin is partly dirty and scuffed, the load bed is scratched, and there are small scratches, small dents and marks where stickers were removed.
The points to note say the owner's manual and spare key (a smart key) will be sent separately after the sale. Acceleration noise test results are present. Genuine wheels and side steps will be sent to the buyer on request, and genuine parts are in the load bed, including the grille and roof rack, only what is there. The new car service book with warranty field is blank, so a service history is not confirmed. The vehicle usage history field is also blank.
Damage Diagram and Body Condition
The diagram is light. A1 on the front bumper is a small scratch. Stone chips with scratches are marked on the bonnet. A2 on the roof towards the centre of the cab is a scratch, with further light scratches alongside. U1 on the left side, just ahead of the rear wheel, is a small dent, and the leader line could mean the left rear door or the bed side, so the exact panel is not certain. A spare tyre is drawn on the diagram with no code against it. No replaced panel or repaint marks are shown.
The photographs show a tidy truck with clean paintwork in the auction hall. The real concern is structural: the cut frame, the cut bumper and wheel arches and the bent bumper stay point to a lift and tyre fitment that required cutting. Overall this is a usable, modified enthusiast truck in good cosmetic condition, but not a standard or collector grade one.
Interior Condition
The interior grade is B. The inspector notes creased seats and a cabin that is partly dirty and scuffed, and the dashboard photograph shows dust on the cluster hood. Leather, seat heaters, navigation and the JBL audio are listed as equipment, but the sheet does not say they were tested. A door ajar message is showing on the display in the photograph. No smoke or odour comments are recorded.
Japanese Auction Grades
Auction grades run from 1 to 5 for the overall vehicle, with 4.5 being a high grade for a used car, and interior grades run from A to D. This truck is 4.5 overall, exterior 4.5 and interior B. The grade reflects condition and repair history seen by the inspector, and it does not make allowance for the cut frame being a deliberate modification.
Model History
Toyota has built the Tacoma in North America since 1995, and the current third generation arrived for 2016 with the 3.5 litre V6 and a revised frame and cab. The TRD Off Road and TRD Pro versions became the trims of choice for people who drive off road. This example was sold new in the American market and then registered in Japan, hence the left hand drive and the imported car corner heading on the sheet.
Why This Model Has Become Collectible
The Tacoma has an unusually strong reputation for reliability and resale value, and demand outside North America is growing because the truck was never sold new in most markets. A Japanese registered, low mileage Double Cab TRD Off Road is a hard find, since most were used heavily. Modified examples like this one appeal to people who want an overlanding style truck, but modifications can reduce appeal for buyers who prefer factory originality. This is a desirable and sought after model, but no one can promise future values.
What To Look For When Buying This Model
The most important check on this truck is the frame. The sheet says it is cut and modified, so a specialist should inspect any welds and reinforcement, and the bent bumper stay should be straightened or replaced. Rust on the frame and rear leaf spring mounts should be checked, even though Japanese use usually helps. The six speed automatic can be hesitant, so test for harsh or late shifts. The tyre pressure lamp is lit, so check the sensors, tyre sizes and wheel fitment against the lifted set up. With ICON suspension and big tyres, check the alignment, the driveline angles and the speedometer accuracy, and look at the headlight beam pattern, since the sheet queries the headlights.
Why Import This Car From Japan
Japan's auction system gives an independent inspection of each vehicle, and cars are generally well maintained and sold with honest sheets. For a left hand drive American truck registered in Japan, you also get a low mileage example that can be hard to find locally.
Ultimate Guide For Japanese Imports
The import process is search, bid, payment, export, shipping and then arrival and registration in your own country. Import rules differ between countries, including age limits, emissions and modification rules, so check what applies to you before bidding. This truck is modified and left hand drive, which can matter in right hand drive markets.
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Auction Caution
Auction cars are inspected before sale but are still used vehicles. An auction sheet is an independent condition guide, not a mechanical warranty. This truck has a cut and modified frame, a cut front bumper and wheel arches, a bent front bumper stay, a lit tyre pressure warning lamp, creased seats and a scuffed cabin, and the service book and history are not confirmed. The spare key and manual are sent after the sale. Allow for servicing, inspection and possible suspension or frame work after purchase.
