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Believe it or not, the American market is finally going to officially receive one of Japan’s legendary kei trucks, and it’s coming back in the form of a Scion. Toyota’s discontinued youth brand will return sometime next year to market the KEI-01, a pint-sized pickup that will meet federal standards for a low-speed vehicle. That makes sense considering the tiny pickup – smaller than even a Toyota Tacoma or Ford Maverick – will be powered by a teensy three-cylinder engine with a continuously variable transmission.
The Toyota Scion KEI-01 should give American consumers, especially farmers and outdoor enthusiasts, a cheaper and more maneuverable way to haul stuff around without having to succumb to a huge (and hugely expensive) diesel truck.
2027 Scion by Toyota KEI-01 Exterior Side ProfileToyota
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