2014 Toyota Tundra Rock Warrior Package DEAD – New Version Coming
Tim Esterdahl | Aug 25, 2013 | Comments 22
At the recent media preview event in Jackson Hole, WY, Toyota Reps confirmed what was already suspected. What wasn’t expected, was news that a new one is coming.
While the current Rock Warrior is discontinued, news of a new one in development is really, really cool!
The Toyota representative said that while the Rock Warrior is discontinued, a new one is coming. While, I would love to tell you all about it, mum is the word currently. I did ask if it will finally be a true Raptor competitor. This was met with a “no comment” look that suggested yes, it will be.
Officially, no word from Toyota about it, a look from a rep and a promise that it is coming is all I have. If I had to bet, I would bet on Toyota. They have the resources, the product and the ability to blow up the off-road full-size market. Be excited Rock Warrior fans, be excited.
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Looking forward to more. I will be visiting a dealership soon since some are coming in. Will test drive one.
Wow, first off the 14’s have really grown on me.
I am bummed that the rock warrior is dead, I’ve owned two and love my 12′ it’s a great looking rig with the nicest wheels Toyota has ever put on a truck.
That said, I’m stoked to hear there is a new off road edition that MAY be a Raptor fighter!
Really looking forward to your write ups this week about your Wyoming trip Tim! Especially more exciting news about the Tundra’s future
DJ,
There is a post everyday this week with more details and reviews. I’m going to launch the final, all the information that I have, on Friday. Stay tuned!
-Tim
I have an 08 tundra and my whole family has Toyotas. I was waiting on the arrival of the 14 rock warrior to trade my 08 in????please keep me posted. It should be worth the waite.
Zack,
There will NOT be a 2014 Rock Warrior. It is being replaced by the 2015 TRD PRO.
-Tim
Is this the writing on the wall for an eLocker? If so, let’s hope it is backward compatible.
Santa…Santa…Santa…
LJC,
Could be. Frankly, after driving the new 4Runner Trail edition with Crawl, you can take that eLocker elsewhere. The Crawl feature was so good and so, so much better, it made the eLocker seem irrelevant. In fact, I simply turned it off and didn’t even care about it. My two cents, screw eLocker, start chanting for Crawl! 🙂
-Tim
Try the crawl in mud.
I did. It was PHENOMENAL. I tried it and then I tried the eLocker. The eLocker didn’t do diddly. The Crawl though, wow!
-Tim
Try the crawl in snow.
Sorry, too early for snow. I am going to see if I can try it up in the mountains this winter.
-Tim
Are their videos of it in action? Does Toyota have information on it?
I ran out of time to look today. I’m sure I can find it. I met the “father” of the technology, he is a professional Baja driver.
Tim
It sounds encouraging. I look forward to learning more about it.
Also, I would hope it is backward compatible.
Here is a link: http://youtu.be/2VUrnMfEpww
Really cool feature. Now you may have different needs for eLocker, but for me this is great.
Tim
Btw, I just found this video Gen 1 with aftermarket ARBlockers installed. I would argue that Crawl would have gotten through just as well albeit slower. 🙂
http://youtu.be/LxQK_N0xfA8
Any idea if the “new” rock warrior will be available in the ’14 model year or will Toyota take a year or two off before reintroducing it? If so I’m going to run out and grab a ’13.
No Rock Warrior in 2014. It will be a while until a new one comes to market.
Tim
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