Toyota is reviving Scion with a tiny Kei pickup built in Indiana
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Looking ahead: A section of automotive enthusiasts in the US has long been pleading with Japanese automakers to bring some of their tiny Kei cars and trucks to North America, but those requests have always been dismissed over safety and emissions concerns. This, however, is set to change next year, with Toyota confirming plans to launch the ultra-compact Scion Kei-01 pickup truck in the second half of 2027.
The Kei-01 will be built at Toyota's factory in Princeton, Indiana, which currently assembles the Highlander, Grand Highlander, Sienna Hybrid, and Lexus TX. Toyota is investing $34 million to establish new assembly operations and upgrade production and logistics infrastructure at the plant, which is expected to add around 50 new jobs.
The truck will be powered by a 660cc three-cylinder engine paired with a CVT...
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