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Toyota Revives Scion With Tiny Kei Truck
Toyota launches Scion by Toyota, a 660cc mini truck for US fleets, backed by Trump.
In brief
Toyota launches Scion by Toyota, a 660cc mini truck for US fleets, backed by Trump. Toyota will launch a 660cc mini pickup truck for US fleet customers in 2027 under the Scion brand, backed by Trump's push for domestic small vehicles. Originally reported by BigGo Finance.
Scion by Toyota Launch
Toyota revives Scion brand with new mini pickup for US fleet customers.
KEI-01 Specifications
660cc four-wheel-drive mini pickup, 25 mph top speed, federal low-speed vehicle standards.
Production Details
Assembly at Indiana plant, $34 million investment, 50 new jobs, deliveries start 2027.
Trump's Support
Trump urged domestic production of tiny cars in January Truth Social post.
“i have just approved tiny cars to be built in america. these cars of the very near future are inexpensive, safe, fuel-efficient and, quite simply, amazing!!! start building them now!”
Market Context
Mini cars make up one-third of japan's new-vehicle market, 3.7 million sold last year.
Concept Vehicles
SxS Concept off-road buggy and BKE Concept portable minibike complete the lineup.
The headline
Toyota will launch a 660cc mini pickup truck for US fleet customers in 2027 under the Scion brand, backed by Trump's push for domestic small vehicles.
