The Tiny Toyota Stout Truck May Be Coming to the U.S. Sooner Than We Thought!

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[@rerod650]

The success of the Maverick is due to its low cost compared to traditional pickups. Anything all electric would be too expensive for this market I believe. I think a better option and honestly a more likely possibility would be the 2.0L and 2.0L hybrid powertrains from the Corolla Cross. But for a more utilitarian vehicle it would be better with a traditional geared transmission.

[@volvo09]

Yeah, it would have to be cheap. That is exactly why the maverick is so popular. It is very convenient (keeps car practicality), and it's reasonably priced.

[@palebeachbum]

Overall, I agree with you. However, as it is the 2.0L is a dog in the Corolla Cross. A Stout would likely weigh even more and have very low truck capability as a result. I think the Camry's 2.4L with 8-spd auto would be a better option.

[@danielrn133]

Agree. With the cost of full sizers going north of 70K people are suddenly like "wait, what do I actually NEED over what I want". And most people do no need full sizers.

[@jamesm568]

Corporations are losing money on all electric anyway.

[@danielrn133]

Tesla is losing money on their vehicles? EV is coming on way or another. Any changes are brutal. Not gong to happen overnight. I live in rural Wyoming and I can't go full electric, but if I was in a city doing I would for sure go EV. If the Ranger comes in hybrid I will get that. Anything I can do to not give the Saudis my money is fine by me. @@jamesm568

[@cpftank09]

I think the Stout has 2 options. 1. Small FWD/AWD pickup based off the RAV4 chassis. 2. The “cheap” pickup coming out in other countries for $10k.

[@LuisUrbieta]

No specs are set in stone but they are good.

[@Sheepleton]

The cheap pick up (the Champ) they just released in Thailand is 2 door 2wd only and manual transmission only. It'll never meet first world safety standards. It also doesn't share its platform with anything available here. That truck isn't coming here.

[@LuisUrbieta]

@@Sheepleton Ok thanks

[@cpftank09]

@@Sheepleton what I’m getting at is that they could possibly use that base platform. But now that I’m thinking about it, that probably wouldn’t work because I’m guessing the Stout will probably be unibody.

[@romeogerolaga7505]

This cheap truck is frame body design and not unibody design like rav4. This truck wont make it to u.s. market. Most of this so called car KZbin show dont know squat how things works.

[@KPHVAC]

I sure hope Toyota gives us a hybrid AWD small truck! I have no interest if it's EV only.

[@billybob-vy4sw]

Rav 4 hybrid engine - fast powerful and very fuel efficient

[@whiteviper1979]

I want a gas version available as well with no electric ⚡ BS

[@billybob-vy4sw]

@@whiteviper1979 just like the maverick

[@kevin1q2w3e]

​@@whiteviper1979go test drive a hybrid first before u start talking shit.

[@Cincy32]

​@@kevin1q2w3eBurn coal baby!

[@gmundenat]

Keep it simple! No censors, no turbo. Make the hybrid an option. A 2wd xtra cab with the 2.5/8 speed transmission. I’ll spring for the JBL system, but make it an option. Keep it simple and keep it small!!

[@bobwright5253]

Hybrid and simply isn't synonymous with one another 😅

[@Area_man115]

It will only have a 4 door cab .

[@daivietnguyen7289]

It’s the right time for Toyota to bring something small, cheap with the legendary Toyota reliable to the market !!!

[@AdventuresonGardenSt]

Would be very interested in a Stout Prime setup - 40 or so miles of electric range backed up by a simple inline 4 boosted by the battery. Run short errands as an EV, still have the long trip capabilities of a standard truck.

[@jayhiggins5239]

A G16E is more likely than a 4cyl.

[@thomasfields2082]

Not at all. That is an expensive setup to save the 5 dollars in gas those short trips cost you.

[@thepopeofkeke]

Nope. Give me a turbo charged 3.6 I can “charge” it with black gold when ever I want and at any temperature

[@AdventuresonGardenSt]

@@thomasfields2082 It'd be the first 40 miles of every day....

[@garrettyankton5411]

That would be awesome. Also if the did that it would be a little ripper

[@timflint25]

for the love of god can we please just have a 2-door long bed version?! it would probably end up being the best-selling work truck in america!

[@johnnymason2460]

I think that's a great idea. Unfortunately, no one seems to want a two-door pickup anymore.

[@peteweidner6807]

Amen. But, manufacturers probably won't comply w/ that seemingly simple request.

[@timflint25]

@johnnymason2460 a lot of people do, but companies won't build them because of the EPA gas mileage regulations. US federal gov gives companies a pass on 4 door trucks, but not 2 door. But there are A LOT of people in my area with 2 door trucks from 10, 20, 30 years ago. They do whatever it takes to keep them running. Why have a truck with a short bed?

[@KalleSWBeck]

@@timflint25an ev would allow this to happen

[@Area_man115]

@@peteweidner6807It’s simple: to keep things simple and efficient, to maximize margins, the Stout will like its competitors in the segment withh be a crew cab with a 4-5 foot bed, an AT, and two power options: one, a basic FWD to compete on price and 2, a more powerful AWD to option up to maximize margins.

[@secondcreekworkshop3908]

The compact Truck truck won't cannibalize Tacoma sales because many people like me will not buy a Tacoma or Tundra but we would buy a compact Toyota pickup.

[@williamsparrow7397]

I have a Maverick XLT hybrid now and love it, but asked the local Toyota dealer to notify me when the Stout becomes available to order. A Stout hybrid Crew cab, based on the RAV4 powertrain would be awesome for those of us who don't need a powerful beast of a truck, but like the versatility and economy of Maverick style vehicle with Toyota reliability, would check off all the boxes. I have owned a few Toyotas over the years and trust the Brand.

[@lucristianx]

It’s embarrassing that Toyota was first to market with a hybrid and they’re lagging this bad.

[@scrambler69-xk3kv]

With a useless sandbox instead of a useable truck bed. Never understand why in the hell people would want something with such a tiny ass bed. If four doors are more important than a useable truck bed just buy a damn SUV. Ruined it for the rest of us. Go to any dealer now and try to find a truck with a what was once normal eight -foot truck bed. Good Luck. Nothing but four doors and a damn sandbox as I said.

[@lucristianx]

@@scrambler69-xk3kv I do about 2 or 3 projects a year. It’s big enough with the tailgate down. The only reason a SUV wouldn’t work is the stuff I haul is dirty.

[@toyotarockcrawler]

I would love for the mini trucks to make a comeback. But not as an EV.

[@palebeachbum]

It would be really, really dumb of Toyota to release the Stout as an EV-only vehicle. EVs only account for something like 23% of sales in the U.S. It would sell in higher volume at a lower price with a gasoline or hybrid powertrain.

[@63Imp283]

Normally aspirated with a manual transmission

[@smrtguy77777]

EV makes the most sense, these trucks will be for around town, Home Depot runs, etc. Don’t knock EV’s until you experience them.

[@toyotarockcrawler]

@@smrtguy77777 not for rural, real truck people. You can drive hours in my state and maybe see 2 evs. Usually from the California transplants.

[@smrtguy77777]

@@toyotarockcrawler You don’t get it, most EV buyers could care less about being green. It’s about the convenience of at home charging, effortless instant torque and throttle response, and less maintenance. They do have their limitations like cold weather range decreases, charge times, and charging networks but things are improving fast. I don’t believe in phasing out ICE vehicles but if EV’s lost their limitations there would be little to no reason to buy ICE. ICE would be better suited for power generators in remote charging areas.

[@Pnanasnoic]

I hope it's a throwback with a natural engine and minimal fluff. One can dream.

[@HAHA.GoodMeme]

Toyota just got their hybrid stuff fully operational. Expect hybrid base to crush the maverick

[@Ryan-cf6lc]

Maverick was a game changer for being affordable but unfortunately here in Canada after two years the base price has gone up $8000 making the maverick much less appealing.

[@billdornan4379]

👍🇨🇦

[@JohnDoe-wy2py]

Dealers here in the states were marking them up by $10K. Even now with more being built dealers are still marking them up by $3500.

[@dfranklin3346]

Much less appealing, more appalling. You cannot even find one to test drive.

[@vapsa56]

The Maverick is the only game in town at that size that emulates a midsized or full-size truck. The Santa Cruz is on the other plain as far as pseudo trucks are concerned. So dealers and manufacturers are taking advantage of the scarcity of compact trucks. Once Toyota, Nissan, Subaru, etc, enter the market, we will see a price correction on the Maverick. Plus it is the only truck that is selling at Ford. They have priced the F-150 out of reach for most Americans.

[@KalleSWBeck]

Yet it’s selling better than ever

[@fl350r]

If the they make it completely electric, it will initially sell a bunch, but then it will fall on its face like the Lightning did.

[@tkmedia3866]

I want a new Stout! Been 20 years since my last one.

[@Spoons89631]

Really I wish they would just make something like the old pre-taco pickups. Cheap, small, fuel efficient, no -frills pickup with at least 3500Lbs of towing. I really dont like the 4 door unusable bed combo everyone has gone with on the small trucks and if Toyota would make a proper work truck to slot between the maverick and ranger I think they would have a hit for tradesmen and couples that dont need a big truck.

[@krtwood]

I can't see it happening, long beds are even disappearing on the mid-size body on frame trucks because it's just too small of a market to bother with. The best we can hope for is a midgate.

[@aaronbehindbars]

I would be all over a Corolla Cross Hybrid based Stout. That powertrain has plenty of low-end torque and the planetary ECVT is robust. Some sort of hybrid makes the most sense.

[@palebeachbum]

Toyota should put the Camry's 2.4L hybrid powertrain in it if it wants to compete with Maverick at a competitive price. Maverick XL hybrid now starts at about $26k. If it's priced right and offers the bed utility I need, I can see the Stout as a worthy option.

[@kennetho5393]

Maverick offers a lot for less and will be tough to beat. Hopewell it will get better and better while staying reasonable size.

[@andersonrodriguez8258]

2.5***

[@hourbee5535]

Price it under 30K and I'm interested.

[@Ichibuns]

The Tacoma's old 2.7L would've worked well and made it cheap. Which is why the Maverick is selling so well. All electric and cheap dont go together yet. Even better, the 2.7L is one of Toyota's most reliable engines

[@csmith9848]

Cast iron block as well.

[@tacomas9602]

Toyota Stout will definitely need the option of a traditional powertrain. 4 cyl, 1.8-2.4L would be nice, along with a tough little 5 speed gearbox. It should also have a manual transfer case if its not an AWD. It would be a wonderful little vehicle for the man who likes a tacoma but wants an even smaller more nimble machine for daily driving, maybe something to keep clean while the Taco does farm work or something.

[@yourmanzach2307]

a 5 speed gear box? lets be honest the odds of a stick shift will be unlikely... if its going to be an automatic it will probably be an 8 speed.

[@kennethkilpatrick3758]

A hybrid, compact pickup with a long enough bed combined with a midgate to give at least a 7' floor would be ideal. Not a fan of the tailgate extending out like the EPU. With the midgate and the hybrid climate control could put a topper on it for camping lengthwise. And please nothing curvy or projecting out where bed meets cab so that a topper can be used.

[@jjohnson8977]

A 7 foot bed? They'd sell 10's of those maybe 100's

[@kennethkilpatrick3758]

Look a little closer. I said a bed long enough that when you put the mid gate down you'd get at least 7' in length. That little truck in Japan they showed has a midgate. With it open and rear seat folded down you get 6' in length. By the way you can get 6' beds in the Tacoma and the Frontier so if using a midgate the overall length of the floor would be greater than 7'.

[@jjohnson8977]

@@kennethkilpatrick3758 ok they'd sell 200

[@kennethkilpatrick3758]

As long as I get one lol.

[@Smb-cm5ry]

Wouldn't it be awesome if they could make a little two door extended cab pickup with 4 wheel drive standard transmission and transfer case , roll up widows and a very simple interior and keep it in the 15 to 18 thousand dollar range !!!

[@jamesmerritt4032]

I think there's a large market for people who don't need a full size or even a mid size truck. Presently I could use a (not so compact) compact truck. The current Maverick is large than my '98 ranger was. I hope it's a Hybrid because I won't buy a limit range longtime to charge ev.

[@Argedis]

And yet the 98 Ranger had a 6ft bed

[@zkiller195]

I don't really care what the Stout looks like (as long as it isn't hideous), but I'm hoping for a hybrid. Maybe with the Camry/next gen Rav4's hybrid system with at least the 232 hp found in the Camry. I'd love to see the midgate from that EV concept as well (but I'm not sure if thats possible with the hybrid battery). I'm also a fan of that "Land Hopper" concept, but again ideally the production model would be a hybrid.

[@yobb1n544]

With how successful the Maverick has been I'd be surprised if Toyota doesn't come out with a Maverick competitor in the next few years. If it comes as an EV, the main problem I see is being cost competitive with other small/midsizes which are cheaper and non-EV. A conventional hybrid, especially given Toyota's track record with Hybrids, would be very compelling.

[@atrank]

I hope Toyota builds this and offers it with a traditional internal combustion engine and manual transmission!

[@jw8327]

I really hope the stout is more like the square body land cruiser then that curvy blob prius looking thing😬😅

[@oscarmondragon6221]

Definitely the square design looks a million times better. Hopefully it is also offered with a gas/hybrid setup and not the ev.

[@JustinShidell]

I'm hoping to see a turbocharged 2.0L with a manual option.

[@jjohnson8977]

Hilux they have that exact truck

[@JustinShidell]

@@jjohnson8977 here's hoping we get one too then!

[@grigorirasputin996]

😂😂😂 dream on

[@maddie23578]

Thank you so much for everything you do! 😀

[@GrandPines323]

A 4 or 5 passenger truck with a 6ft bed in a manual transmission that gets 30+MPG would be what's needed to match and replace my 1st Gen Tacoma ext cab 2wd. Gas, hybrid, electric or plug-in hybrid doesn’t matter as long as the price can be under $30,000. I paid under $15,000 for mine in 1997 and Toyota hasn't produced any truck since that 1st Gen that matches or exceeds the EPA 29mpg/hwy rating of my naturally aspirated 2.4L 5MT 2wd.

[@Sajikibara]

I don’t like how round the concept looked but otherwise it’s exciting

[@jjohnson8977]

They should bring highlux to US. they have them in mexico. They look awesome and they have diesel version too

[@scrambler69-xk3kv]

I remember very well when I was growing up our neighbors bought a NEW 1967 Toyota Stout pickup. Was really a nice pickup. It had the turn signals built into the hood. Sort of like the much later Toyota Hi Kux pickups of the 1970's. Except those on the Hi Lux were free standing on top of the front fenders while the stout had them built into the hood. They drove it until it died many years later and it ended up sitting in a pasture.

[@chipb1193]

I think it will be based off the Rav4. It can then be anything from a Prime to a standard hybrid. That means they can put the towing at 3,500 lbs just like the RAV4 Adventure. That’s capable, and comparable to the Santa Fe, but not close enough to share the Tacoma market.

[@laraserviciosca5983]

Toyota pick Up hilux champ Star us $ 13.000 made in thailand

[@Area_man115]

It’s the Santa Cruz, not the Santa Fe, that is Hyundai’s entry in this segment. And the Santa Cruz’ more powerful setup tows 5,000 pounds.

[@Area_man115]

@@laraserviciosca5983Not with US emissions or crashworthiness

[@ourv9603]

If Toyota wanted to leapfrog the Maverick and take over the sub compact truck market, that would be the way to do it. !

[@grantfitz2047]

I want that little 10k one with the manual transmission and flat bed

[@garyatsma89]

A few months back (now April 28) Stout blurbs were all over YT. But that seem to have cooled somewhat. I love your videos Andrey! Very informative about the medium trucks I'm interested in!

[@GP80888]

Bring back the Suzuki Samurai and Geo Tracker

[@rickreese5794]

💯🤙🏻😎

[@TorontoMiniClub]

The RAV4 is due for a redesign soon and the plant in Ontario builds hybrids so the Stout could be based on a shared platform with the RAV4 much like the Maverick shares a platform with the Escape/Bronco Sport.

[@HAHA.GoodMeme]

the stout/mini-cruiser chassis would be awesome and sell big in cities

[@Mako2-1]

Stout wishlist 1. Phev 2. Mid-gate 3. MTS at minimum.

[@herbwheeler4470]

I mentioned the Stout months ago to TFL I said it was coming but Roman didn't think so.

[@Area_man115]

When can i buy one, Herb?

[@melissasmess2773]

Looks like years away and I will fix my 96 Tacoma head gasket and be better off. 😂

[@mitchstein288]

Here is a question that could have major implications: what is defined as a "light truck" under the chicken tax? Simply something with a bed on the back? Or does it need a ladder frame to be considered a "light truck"? I could've sworn I had read somewhere a while ago that a "light truck" had something to do with ladder frame construction. I could be wrong. The reason this could have an impact is because if this new Stout is to be electric, as you know many electric vehicles have a "skateboard" style chassis which is basically a unibody merged with the framework for the battery. If that is not considered a "light truck", Toyota could in theory produce this pickup and import it without the heavy 25% tariff. Now, if anything with a bed on the back is considered a "light pickup", they'd need to produce the Stout within North America to avoid the 25% tariff. Also, Toyota has shown to be a bit reluctant in producing new models that are 100% EV. Maybe that changes with the Stout? I don't know. If it weren't for that prototype you guys found at the show in Japan, I'd bet that Toyota would make this new Stout a hybrid.

[@Area_man115]

I agree. The Japan show etruvk was merely a styling exercise to gauge appeal.

[@markely7587]

I don’t see this being electric, Toyota is investing in hybrid technology. I could be wrong. This with a 2.0 turbo would be a nice rig.

[@Big_Mike_1116]

They should take the 2l hybrid from the Corolla cross and make it with all-wheel drive. Ford doesn't offer the Maverick in a hybrid with all-wheel drive so that would give it a leg up in competition

[@JarmelSingsKaraoke]

That truck is still huge ... I miss the 1990s size Toyota... Now those were small trucks... Happy Friday everyone ✌️

[@JimsPub-ds3qs]

I want one. AFTER the first year model.

[@MultiPurposeReviewer]

I want Toyota to build the FT-4X. I've been wanting that ever since I first saw it. Plus, with the Renegade going away, it would absolutely OWN the segment.

[@Mario1456825]

All anyone wants from Toyota is a small pickup like the 1st Gen Tacoma. The concept Stout is fine and all, a bit dorky design in my opinion. EV would be a non starter, hybrid more palatable. This thing should be cheaper than the current tacoma and present enough bed utility for your every day worker

[@anajay78]

I hope it’s not electric only.

[@DeepDishPizza]

I hope it is!!! Go Pride!!!

[@FAngus-ly8lk]

Public curiosity and anticipation regarding this truck is so intense that if Toyota delivers a real compact truck at a reasonable price, demand will be off the charts. Waiting lists at dealers will be long. I fear dealer pricing will be predatory (as we saw with the Maverick). A hybrid drivetrain would be the way to go. Plug-in would be great. So would a midgate enabling extension of the truck bed into the rear of the cab. Be bold, Toyota.

[@spartanchirho]

Finally a reliable manufacturer doing something smart!!!! Esp the way the economy is going. I'd buy one today if I could.

[@collinator68]

As a Texan, Im going to say I wouldn't mind if they manufactured this in California, I mean Texas already has the tundra and soon tesla is going to start production in TX, lets give the good hard workers in California some good jobs and a reason to stay where they are, and the main buyers will be in that very same state.

[@ltbo6781]

Bring back the cost simple trucks. My 09 rav4 had been off road more than the $60k grocery getters I see.

[@toolshed7652]

I sure hope it's not a full electric vehicle, that would be a deal breaker for me. In the truck segment we desperately need a vehicle people can actually afford. Gas, Hybrid, Prime would be perfect with the base model starting at around 25 grand

[@Area_man115]

Prime too expensive add for the segment. Not enough uptake to be worthwhile.

[@robertpulliam9973]

Their hybrids can’t be beat, I have a Camry hybrid and love it, great gas mpg and more acceleration than I need!

[@MarcStollmeyer]

I would love it if it was similar to the classic T100. Small not medium, economical, still very useful. Plus if it’s also indestructible.

[@John-qb3ss]

I had a t100 pre curser to the the Tacoma. In 1988. Great little truck

[@AutoReport1]

Don't forget the land hopper turned out to be an electric bike.

[@michaelcharge4783]

I would buy a compact Toyota truck in a heartbeat to use as a daily driver. If they made a heavy duty truck, I would buy that too. I had an older tundra (2nd gen) and then purchased a 2019 tundra with the 5.7. Loved both trucks, but the 5.7 was a beast. It towed my 10,000lb travel trailer like it didn't care (although it drank some gas!). I bought a larger 5th wheel camper and had to get a 1T. I ended up buying the Ram 3500 (been very happy so far). Great work guys, keep up the great work!!

[@r.j.bedore9884]

Another possibility for the Stout is for Toyota to do another collaboration with Subaru like they did with the GR86/BRZ. There has been a lot of talk in the Subaru community about wanting them to bring back the BRAT and/or Baja to compete with the Ford Maverick, especially after the Mighty Car Mods BRAT restoration series. Theoretically, they could even use the FA24 engine from the GR86/BRZ so that Toyota techs wouldn't have to learn another Subaru engine, and this would provide an easy path to a more powerful TRD version in the form of the turbo FA24 used in the Outback Wilderness and Ascent. Then they could simply use different drivetrains, with the Subaru getting their Symmetrical AWD and (unfortunately) signature CVT (maybe a manual?🤞), while Toyota uses a FWD/4WD setup and possibly a hybrid version. This would allow the two trucks to differentiate themselves in the marketplace while simultaneously sharing many major components and technologies. This obviously isn't a sure thing, but it is a way for both companies to fill the demand for this kind of vehicle that customers seem to be asking for.

[@MRSketch09]

11:24 That was the design I liked the most! Also the "Stout" naming is, good marketing, as long as its a truck that doesn't have a lot of issues on launch. A long time ago I vowed to never buy a new Toyota again, do to the way they run their workers into the ground at their factories & part suppliers... (12 hour shifts, 6 -7 days a week) Only 16 usable hours in a day... so that gets old real quick.

[@JohnDoe-wy2py]

Aren't you the same guys that said the Ford Ranger would have 347 horsepower before it was released?

[@PROutdoors94]

All they gotta do is slap the Rav4 Hybrid powertrain in it. 2.5 N/A hybrid with solid efficiency. Make it happen Toyota!

[@jmpattillo]

Yolks always seem to be more of a symbol of a concept car than a serious proposal.

[@spacesh3p]

Would be sick to see a small Subaru truck around the time this makes it to us..

[@perpelle]

Just saw my first maverick in flesh in Europe and compared to the new ranger that is out here I found that every dimension is way higher in the ranger. Hight, seat hight and hight from ground to sill was the most noticeable difference. Width was a big difference as well. Didn't think of the lenght difference.

[@beexiong2995]

Ranger is body on frame. Maverick is unibody. You are welcome

[@perpelle]

@@beexiong2995 I didn't ask for information I already knew but thanks anyway.

[@chaya973]

I like the concept in the thumbnail more than the actual prototype

[@Execu_tech]

If they make it a plugin hybrid and I’ll trade in my 22 maverick.

[@fiily1]

I just picked up a Nissan Ariya for 18m lease so I can stretch out my wait for the stout, hopefully this will be here in the summer of 2025. AWD Hybrid for $25-28k is a home run if possible.

[@pernell4351]

My cousin that works for Toyota saying there new truck coming that’s old school style with manual transmission and automatic and hybrid to compete with Ford Maverick. He said they’re trying to keep it in the 20s the price on the 30,000. below the new Toyota Tacoma. Get too many people asking that own businesses asking for work truck can tow little about 4000

[@garytorresani8846]

I have a 2000 Ranger extended cab with a six foot bed, well maintained with the 3.0 indestructible Vulcan engine and built like a tank. If Toyota comes out with an extended cab 6 foot bed plug in hybrid around $25,000 to start, I’ll get one. Until then, I’m keeping the Ranger.

[@teamalphabrazilianjiu-jits5518]

I always loved the A-Bat concept from about a decade ago. They should just build that

[@KalleSWBeck]

My maverick gets here in 2 weeks For a fully electric maverick sized vehicle with a midgate I’d happy pay 40-45 especially if it qualifies for tax credits

[@robertbaker3296]

Looks awesome. I hope it has a real shifter, and a big center armrest

[@damnitsmatt]

I think it should look like the very first renderings that came out when this was first leaked. And it can't be all-electric in the states. Ford already showed what to do: hybrid and ICE options. If that's the market you're trying to compete in, then do what that market is asking for.

[@bruceklassen8261]

That would be an awesome pickup

[@DesertRox]

I'm waiting for this before buying my next work vehicle. If it doesn't have a gas motor I will go with a santa cruz.

[@gt90guy]

In my opinion, I feel they are going to be a class ahead if they made it full rear wheel or all wheel drive. The Maverick front wheel drive platform is great but to be used as a truck and possibly tow as a truck, the weight on the rear wheels is important for maintaining adequate traction. I also do not think an all electric version will do well in the US and, as you said, cost would be astronomical to be all electric. Hybrid would be the furthest I would go to maintain the range and lower emissions for the EPA, but all electric would kill the sales when Ford has the hybrid so readily available. Also, being hybrid, the Maverick could make a drive from Florida to Tennessee in a day. An all electric vehicle still can’t do that without stopping to charge and if you can’t find a fast charge, then you have an overnight stay at a hotel that would cost even more money. Not ideal when you can get gas and fill up in a few minutes and be back on the road.

[@jonascampelo871]

Alex is making great stuff with AI.

[@user-in1mt4in6e]

A hybrid with gas in the front, electric in the back, a solar bed cover and 2 doors would be awesome!!!

[@fritty9927]

An all electric truck won’t sell very well in the states. Can’t imagine them not using hybrid platform.

[@joeblust8101]

Hopefully Toyota will learn a bit from Ford and Hyundai sales. The Maverick being a huge hit, (own one myself), due to its utilitarian features, pricing, simplification, and the optional hybrid setup. Whereas the Santa Cruise has a high price, less utilitarian features, higher towing capacity, and no hybrid option makes it less desirable. Even though it has a more luxurious interior with better tech. And the DCT in the higher trims with the turbo can limit it a bit. Maverick = truck they turned into car size Santa Cruise = car they turned into a truck Seeing how Ford has a nice size production backlog to fulfill. I feel as though Toyota could potentially take away sales from Ford if they come up with a hybrid AWD that can be as truck looking with all the utilitarian features, price range, and performance of the Maverick.

[@palebeachbum]

I'm not sure how you can call the Santa Cruz less utilitarian when it tows more, offers more power, has a waterproof storage bin under the bed, and the tailgate does the same tricks. It also offers a more simplistic powertrain standard without the cost and complexity of a turbo or hybrid. Both vehicles are unibody construction, like a car. The Maverick only looks more truck-ish. It's skin deep. I think Maverick sales are higher due to Ford already being a longtime truck brand with a loyal following and Hyundai deciding on some unfortunate styling. Santa Cruz costs more because it's quite simply a more premium vehicle with more capability.

[@marklihsu]

​@@palebeachbumyou should watch the vs videos against the Maverick. It is less capable.

[@kennetho5393]

​​@@palebeachbumFirst of all, nobody is going to tow anywhere near 3,500 lbs with the Santa Cruz base engine. The 2.5 turbo might tow a little more, but it has a fragile dual clutch automatic and requires lots of add ons that are not available to get to 5,000 lbs. That and the bed is smaller and less usable thanks to that cover. That and the 2.0 Ecoboost tows and hauls just as good or better.

[@palebeachbum]

@@kennetho5393 your response is mostly conjecture. There's no reason no one wouldn't tow with the base engine if it has the capability. The bed cover is optional. Otherwise I could argue the optional covers for the Maverick limited capability too. It's a silly argument.

[@user-do9ir8lv2m]

They have nothing to learn from ford and certainly and absolutely NOTHING to learn from hyunDIE

[@snowfreak207]

12:07 i want a work body option like a rampromaster

[@kingof9x]

I love your design. Looks like a modern hmmwv

[@Anonymous-sy2nh]

What happened with your loaner 2024 Tacoma and the promised Ike Gauntlet test?

[@wompa70]

I think it'll have the Prius or RAV4 Prime Plugin Hybrid powertrains. Maybe even the non-plugin hybrids to keep the price lower. I don't think it'll be fully electric.

[@aroncampos5720]

Fully electric is a death sentence in the USA. Truck owners dont want them.

[@dannybryant6873]

It needs to be a hybrid based on the RAV4. If you want an EV base it on the RAV4 Prime. If you want to add a 200 hp electric machine to the rear axle (and the battery/electronics to support it) and have a performance truck that would also be interesting.

[@natecurrier]

Maybe another joint venture with Subaru - Brat/Baja successor?

[@jharris280zx]

I could see a 3 cylinder hybrid going into a compact truck like this.

[@scottkahre9206]

I’ve never been a major Toyota fan, mostly because their perceived reliability is overblown in my experience, which drives prices too high. That being said, if they are the first to FINALLY bring a small EV pickup to the US market, I will give it a hard look. Still can’t understand why everyone started with huge EV trucks that cost as much as a starter-home and can’t fully recharge overnight on level 2 . . .

[@mikes4357]

Heck am I the only one that would buy that stout from 68 to 75 version I’d buy it in a minute it’s exactly what I want! I don’t want a $30,000-$50,000 truck to bring things home from Home Depot and maybe haul a quarter yard of rock.

[@SteveSabbai]

I'm waiting for the Baby FJ Cruiser.

[@fredflintstone2036]

I really hope it comes out as a hybrid instead of fully electric. I'm kind of tired of the gov and car companies pushing these electric cars.

[@Hectorszenshopedc]

I love the yolk❤.. more shoulder room 😅😅 .. ergonomics 101

[@abqcrutch]

Toyota needs to do a tie-in with Guinness. Call the 4x4 model, Extra Stout.

[@danielrn133]

When full and midsizers are 80K or more people start looking for what they actually need over what they may want. What most people need is a small and cheaper truck.

[@yanceycounty]

I went by the local Toyota dealership a couple of months ago to ask if they knew anything about the Stout. Of course they had heard nothing. I left my contact information, a few hours later the sales manager called asking what color Supra I was looking for?

[@jeffstuebben3308]

Rav4 prime base, 45k , regular hybrid 35k , non hybrid 28k sell a ton!