The new pickup will be a hybrid dedicated to the city segment and less than Tacoma.
Toyota has officially confirmed the development of a new compact pickup, which must compete with Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz, Motor1 reports. It is expected that sales will start in 2027.
The company has not announced names for freshness. Among the possible options, the historic name Stout, which Toyota registered in 2022 in Argentina, is considered.
The future pickup will have a unified latform, perhaps TNGA-K, used in Camry, RAV4 and Highlander. This will provide the best haul and bringing capacity indicators, as well as a larger gap in the cabin. The design, according to expectations, resembles the old Tacoma and Tundra models: a massive radiator grille, rectangular optics and extended tire arches.
Inside, it is advisable to expect a more “passenger” design in Corolla or RAV4 style – without nasty elements that are characteristic of large pickups, but there are modern multimedia solutions and safety systems.
As for technology, Toyota will bet on hybrids. Perhaps, the model will receive a 2.5-liter gasoline engine accompanied by an electrical motor, such as RAV4, with a power of almost 226-236 hp. The plugin-hybrid version of 320 HP is excluded. From RAV4 Prime, which will make a pickup the strongest in the classroom. Both facade and all -wheel drive is expected.
The price of the main version should start about $ 30,000 to stay below Tacoma ($ 33085) and at the same time compete with Maverick and Santa Cruz. With maximum adjustment, the cost can reach $ 45,000.
The official premiere is expected in 2027, though it is possible that the first concept will be shown in 2026.
We will remind you, earlier that Toyota will start making electric vehicles in Europe.
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