Toyota introduces striking Wave Maker color for TRD Pro vehicles
- Toyota Racing Development line includes various models, with a new color introduced each year since 2015.
- Wave Maker, a turquoise blue, is inspired by natural elements and aims to stand out in the automotive market.
- This year’s edition may be the most distinctive TRD Pro color yet, appealing to adventurous consumers.
In 2026, Toyota introduced a new color named Wave Maker for its Toyota Racing Development (TRD Pro) line, which includes models such as the 4Runner, Sequoia, Tacoma, and Tundra. Wave Maker is a vibrant turquoise blue inspired by elements like ice, water, and even outer space. This design choice reflects Toyota's aim to explore new frontiers, moving away from traditional warm hues to convey a spirit of adventure associated with off-roading. The CALTY design team, based in Ann Arbor, emphasized the elemental qualities of this color, which they believe evokes imagery of glacial depths and thrilling explorations beyond Earth. This marks the eleventh consecutive year in which Toyota has launched a new TRD Pro color, beginning in 2015 with the inaugural Inferno color. The popularity of these vibrant hues contrasts with market data indicating that subdued colors like white, black, gray, and silver are more common, yet potentially more associated with vehicle theft due to their blending in with crowds. The unique and distinctive Wave Maker color enhances the TRD Pro line's appeal, providing a visible option for those who appreciate standout characteristics in their vehicles, thereby promoting not just an aesthetic choice but also a sense of personality and identity on the road. Over the years, other popular hues included Cavalry Blue and VooDoo Blue, but the designers at Toyota believe that Wave Maker stands out more prominently, making it an excellent choice for adventure seekers and lovers of striking automotive design.