TOYOTA'S NEW TINY PICKUP COULD ACTUALLY HAPPEN

EV Channels Review

The video discusses Toyota's potential entry into the compact pickup truck market, directly challenging the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz. While no official confirmation exists, sources within Toyota, including Senior Vice President Jack Hollis and Cooper Erickson, indicate a strong consideration for a smaller, unibody pickup. This new model would likely be based on the Corolla Cross platform, offering a more manageable size than the current, significantly larger Tacoma. The reviewer highlights the success of the Maverick and Santa Cruz, selling 50,000 units year-to-date, as evidence of a viable market segment. Key potential features discussed include a hybrid powertrain and all-wheel drive, aiming for around 40 MPG. The reviewer expresses enthusiasm for such a vehicle, lamenting the current Tacoma's excessive size. The latter half of the video covers Panasonic's plans for EV battery production in North America and a grim outlook on the current auto sales market, with most manufacturers experiencing significant year-over-year declines.