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Toyota just filed a U.S. trademark for “Scion Kei,” and I think a tiny pickup could make more sense than another expensive SUV.
A Suzuki Carry has a bed longer than the short bed on some Ford F-150s. It’s also compact, easy to load, and built around getting ordinary work done. Meanwhile, American pickups keep getting bigger, more luxurious, and harder to afford.
Ford sold 155,051 Mavericks in 2025. There’s clearly an audience for smaller pickups—but would Americans actually live with something closer to a Japanese kei truck?
I’m breaking down Toyota’s mysterious Scion filings, the appeal of tiny trucks, the compromises enthusiasts sometimes ignore, and the safety requirements, tariffs, and dealership problems standing in the way.
Toyota has NOT announced a Scion Kei production vehicle, pickup, U.S. launch, or price. The tiny-truck idea is my argument for what Toyota should build.
Would you buy a simple little Toyota pickup around $20,000?
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