Toyota is finally bringing Japan’s quirkiest mini-trucks to American roads

Toyota will sell its miniature KEI-01 pickup truck in the United States from 2027 under the revived Scion brand, with a top speed of 25 mph.

Toyota will begin selling a miniature pickup truck in the United States next year, Gizmodo reported. Known as the KEI-01, the vehicle will be sold under the revived Scion brand and will top out at 25 mph, according to Toyota’s announcement. The company said the truck meets federal safety requirements for low-speed vehicles, which are less strict than those for conventional cars. In many states, such vehicles will be restricted to roads with speed limits of 35 mph or less. Toyota said it will initially sell the truck through a pilot programme aimed at fleet customers, including small businesses, farms, universities and corporate campuses.

The KEI-01 is just over 11 feet long, carries up to 600 pounds and has a 660cc three-cylinder gasoline engine with four-wheel drive. Toyota will assemble it at its Indiana factory from the second half of 2027, backed by a $34 million investment expected to create about 50 jobs. Pricing will be announced closer to launch.