Toyota is rebranding it’s Scion brand with mobility vehicles with first feather in their plumage. and yes, U.S market is going to receive a locally manufactured Japanese Kei truck which was previously being imported and was an old model. This is going to have 12 inch wheels with 140/80 Yokohama super van tires for durability and performance.
If you are not heard about KEI trucks, let me tell you they are super-compact cars and trucks sold in the Japanese market. they carry lower insurance cost and lower registration and that’s why they are very popular in the Asian market for mobility use.
- Engine – 660cc, 3-cylinder engine
- Transmission – 7 speed CVT
- Drivetrain – AWD
- Dimensions – 3.3 meters in length and 1.5 meters wide.
- Payload Capacity – 272 kg
- Suspensions – solid rear axle, independent front suspension.
It will be classified as a Low-speed-vehicle so it will obviously bypass stricter highway rules in the United States. It’s speed will be capped at 40 Kmph by a electronic device. That means it’s use will be limited for the local communities and farm use. And let me tell you won’t be able to bypass this speed cap by adding any aftermarket device because this is capped by a more complicated engine control unit.
It’s production is going to start in the mid 2027. In the beginning, it will be offered only by fleet focused trial program. Also, with this Toyota has rebranded it’s brand Scion for testing their unconventional mobility vehicles.
There are two more concept models are being built by the Toyota, one is Scion SXS which is high performance UTV for off-roading and then Scion BKE concept which will be collapsible electric bike.
