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Toyota to bring mini trucks to US market
The low-speed truck will be sold in limited volumes to fleets and targeted at ranchers and small businesses needing a compact work vehicle.
- Toyota announced on Tuesday it is reviving the Scion brand as 'Scion by Toyota,' with the 11-foot-long KEI-01 truck entering production at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana for fleet customers in the second half of 2027.
- Repositioned as a 'freedom lab,' Scion shifts from targeting young buyers to capturing niche markets through utility and mobility innovation with the compact, right-hand-drive vehicle.
- The KEI-01 features a 660cc three-cylinder engine and 600-pound payload capacity, complying with federal Low-Speed Vehicle requirements with a maximum speed limited to 25 miles per hour.
- President Trump encouraged the move, targeting fleet operators including small businesses and farmers. Toyota may consider limited retail sales later depending on demand and operational considerations.
- Alongside the KEI-01, Toyota showcased the BKE Concept scooter and the Scion SxS Concept, emphasizing experimental mobility solutions. Both concept vehicles remain in development with no formal production timeline announced.
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Toyota Brings the Scion Back to the U.S., Now as the KEI-01 Mini Truck
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The Independent (US)Toyota set to launch mini trucks in US following Trump call
The automaker will invest $34 million into the initiative and add 50 jobs
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