DESCRIPTION
FEATURES & BENEFITS
- XB Evo: Much more than a design refresh, these headlights showcase Morimoto's commitment to technology, compliance, quality, styling, and performance for serious enthusiasts.
- All New Optics: Enables light output that exceeds the rigorous standards of the IIHS, with exceptional intensity and distribution. Utilizing dual Bi-LED projectors powered by Nichia's latest automotive LEDs, nothing will outperform the XB Evo.
- On and Off Road: DOT Compliant for public roads in the USA in standard form, with an optional Supercharged LED driver to boost intensity by 30%, making them the brightest option for Tacoma owners who want to maximize output for off-road use.
- Frost-Free System: Warms the lens surface to prevent frost buildup during wet and snowy conditions in winter. Activated by flashing the high beams four times when the temperature drops below 5C/41F, this ensures consistent headlight performance in cold climates.
- Signal Swap Keys: Enable users to personalize the operation of daytime running lights and turn signals via a plug-and-play key. The XB Evo can be configured to run with white or amber daytime running lights and sequential or standard turn signals.
- Designed, engineered, and tested: In the USA by Morimoto, the XB Evo headlights are built with the highest standards, using the latest in technology and raw materials available today, and are backed with an industry-leading five-year warranty.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Headlights: 2x (One Pair) 16-23 Toyota Tacoma XB Evo
Function Selectors: 8x (Four Pairs) For DRL and Turn Signal Settings
Wiring: 2x Halogen Adapters, 2x LED Adapters, 2x Magnet Mount Resistors, 1x DRL Harness, 1x Fuse Tap, 9x Screws
Warranty: Five (5) Years
WARRANTY INFORMATION
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Traffic Pattern: LHD / Right Hand Traffic Only
Output (Standard Drivers): DOT (FVMSS108) Compliant (LB2V and UB2)
Output (Supercharged Drivers): Non-Compliant
Main Optics: 2x Type 1 Ishida Optic Bi-LED (1x Nichia NC4W193F @ 750mA)
High Beam Assist: 1x Type D Ishida Optic HB (4x Nichia NCSW131G @ 750mA)
Functions: Low, High, Park, Turn, DRL, Welcome, and Lens Heating
Turn Signal Modes: Sequential or Fade Off (Integrated)
DRL Colors: White or Amber (Integrated)
DRL/Signal Optics: Glass-like 3D TIR Optics with Topography sidewall pattern
Frost-Free System: Logic Controlled 50W Ceramic w/ circulation fans
Internal Finish: Two-Tone Piano Black and Titanium w/ contrasting textures
Side marker: Amber side reflex reflector (DOT compliant)
Wiring: Plug n Play for all sub-models within model year range
Lens Details: Polycarbonate with UV-Shield Hard coating (Exceeds OE Toyota benchmark)
COMPATIBILITY
Toyota Tacoma: 2016-2023 (SR, SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, Limited, Trail Special Edition, and TRD Pro)
Compliance: Meets all DOT, SAE and FMVSS108 Standards*
Supercharged Drivers: LF2-DRVSC9*
*NOTE: Installation of Optional Supercharged Drivers results in non-compliant intensity. Not for on-road use in USA or Canada.
NOTE: These headlights were developed for compatibility with North American vehicles. Morimoto does not guarantee compatibility on trucks outside of North America.
COMPLIANCE
INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS
INSTALLATION VIDEO
Evolutionary: A simple design refresh would have been easy, but that's not what this is all about. The all-new XB Evo headlights are a showcase of everything Morimoto is made of. From concept to completion. Packed with features that demonstrate a true attention to detail including the latest in technology, compliance, quality, and styling, these headlights are designed for enthusiasts who are serious about all the above, even if it comes at a premium.
Maximum Performance: Thanks to an all-new generation of Morimoto Bi-LED projectors, the XB Evo headlights will meet and exceed the highest standards for headlight performance that are set by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety... which is a tough mark even for most modern luxury automakers. Here, the Tacoma Evo headlight utilizes dual Bi-LED projectors to deliver unmatched light output, with an incredibly bright and wide low beam, and a high beam that destroys darkness. In high beam mode, dedicated D-Optics add even more intensity and coverage. All optics are powered by the latest OE-grade automotive LEDs from Nichia in Japan.
On Road: The Morimoto XB Evo Headlights are DOT compliant with all FVMSS108 regulations for on-road use in the USA. Their projector optics are so capable and efficient that their LEDs are only driven at about 50% of their full potential intensity to avoid exceeding limitations set by compliance. The vertical aim is fully adjustable within +/- 6 degrees for a perfect alignment on any Tacoma, even with a lift. The system was designed in California by Morimoto's lead optical engineer, Yoshi Ishida, to deliver maximum visibility, comfort, and safety, and that it does.
Off Road: Yes, you read that correctly. Out of the box, the XB Evos are only producing a fraction of their potential intensity for compliance reasons. Want more light for your off-road adventures? The optional Supercharged LED driver boosts both low and high beam intensity by 30-50%, all without sacrificing reliability or warranty. While the Supercharged drivers easily enable the XB Evo to outshine every other headlight for the Tacoma on the market, we must reiterate that they will result in non-compliant levels of peak beam intensity, and therefore should not be used on public roads.
Frost-Free System: Our patent-pending heating system warms the surface temperature of the headlight lens to minimize frost buildup when driving through wet and snowy conditions in the wintertime. When the temperature drops below 5C/41F, the system is enabled to operate on your command by flashing the high beams four times. The lights will confirm that the heating function is operating by flashing the high beams twice. From there, it will automatically maintain temps within the headlight housing to mitigate frost buildup on the lens. A cold-climate game changer, this feature ensures the output of your XB Evo headlights will remain strong when you need it most.
DRL Optics: The turn signals and daytime running lights illuminate glass-like TIR-optics with special surface textures, which enables maximum intensity from all viewing angles. Easily out-shining low-tech DRL optics found in most every other aftermarket headlight, they also provide a one-off look with the bespoke topographic pattern etched into the sidewall.
Easy to Personalize: The signal swap system allows users to personalize how the daytime running lights and turn signals operate according to personal preference, all through a simple plug n play key on the back of each headlight. The daytime running light can be configured to run full-time in either white or amber with no compromise in intensity either way. The turn signals can operate sequentially from side to side, or in a more traditional on-off mode with an elegant fade-off effect.
Start-up Sequence: When starting your Tacoma, the optics will automatically illuminate in a multi-stage sequence before turning back off. Unlike every other feature baked into the XB Evo headlights, this does absolutely nothing to improve performance. But executed properly, it does look cool, and there's nothing wrong with that!
OE Fit and Installation: The XB Evo headlights are expertly crafted to match all OE specifications to ensure perfect fitment and hassle-free install. They will bolt onto the original mounting points and line up to the surrounding sheet-metal without any massaging, and then plug into the factory wire harness and then work without errors on the dash, nor flickering, flashing, or radio interference. Thoughtfully engineered for a modification-free install. No factory warranties void. No headaches.
Well-Built: These headlights are completely designed, engineered, and tested in the USA by the Morimoto team to meet the high expectations of our customers. Nichia LEDs from Japan are used throughout. All wiring and connections are OE-grade. When it comes to UV protection, OE Toyota headlights are industry-best, which is why we've formulated a new hard coating that exceeds their 3,000-hour standard for resistance against cracking, fading, and yellowing lenses from UV exposure. The list goes on, but as the saying goes: you get what you pay for. XB Evo headlights aren't cheap, but they are built to an OEM+ standard and should easily last the life of your Tacoma! We're proud to stand behind the product with an industry-leading five-year warranty.