News•Feb 25, 2026
Toyota Confirms Compact Pickup for US Market
Toyota North America confirmed it will launch a compact pickup for the 2027 model year, positioned below the Tacoma and aimed at rivals like the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz. The truck is expected to use a unibody TNGA platform, delivering a car‑like ride while retaining truck capability. Toyota plans to equip it with a standard 2.5‑liter hybrid delivering roughly 220 hp, with a possible plug‑in hybrid variant offering about 320 hp. Pricing is projected to start near $30,000, with higher trims reaching the mid‑$40,000 range.
