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Toyota's new $10k pickup

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Re: Toyota's new $10k pickup

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Post by pedrocr »

petee wrote: post #19
pedrocr wrote: post #14

For a farm run around I'd love an EV version of this with just a small motor and battery. Even a simple golf cart costs more than this these days. A 50kW motor and 25kWh LFP or Sodium battery would be plenty and should allow hitting a very similar price point.

I'm sure you've seen this already (or its numerous bretheren) and it's relatively affordable -- https://electrek.co/2021/10/25/i-actually-bought-a-cheap-ele...

The Chinese manufacturers are definitely promising but it's still an import ordeal for a dubious quality product. For now we're making do with some second hand lead-acid UTVs and planning on doing lithium conversions mostly to get rid of the hassle of watering and maintaining lead-acid. But this market could definitely use some more options from the automotive side. EV converting a small Suzuki 4x4 has been on my mind for a while now. That and an EV converted skid steer would be my ideal duo of farm vehicles. With LFP batteries finally becoming more easily available it may become possible soon.

Re: Toyota's new $10k pickup

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Post by jabl »

hcarrega wrote: post #2

Waiting for see one technical in the Middle East

From TFA:

> But Toyota's longer-range plan is to minimize profit on sale of the basic truck, and earn on the upfit potential.

Eagerly awaiting the official Toyota Technical.

Re: Toyota's new $10k pickup

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Post by gsk22 »

nathanaldensr wrote: post #12
gottorf wrote: post #9

Earlier quoted context omitted.

A small pickup, at least with any kind of ICE, is literally illegal to sell here due to CAFE regulations, which are strangely based on the footprint of the car. An actually small pickup would have to be as fuel-efficient as sedans and small SUVs, which isn't going to work out. EVs will work, but not at that sub-$20k price point.

People don't even realize that the government agencies responsible for saving us from "climate change" are the same ones causing absolutely stupid issues like this.

Why the scare quotes? Are we still pretending climate change isn't real?

The rest of your point is totally valid (CAFE is a textbook example of well-intentioned regulations backfiring spectacularly).

But the climate denier nonsense kinda spoils the message.

Re: Toyota's new $10k pickup

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Post by jeffwask »

MarkusWandel wrote: post #16

In other words, a pickup truck! Not a giant SUV masquerading as one, with a 5ft bed and 5-passenger luxury car cab, with price to match. I'm old enough to remember normal pickup trucks, affordable for actual "work" use, with bench seating for three, full 8x4 bed with half ton cargo capacity and not much else.

I want a 15+ year old truck with this exact configuration as beater for dump and hardware/Lanscaping runs. They are virtually impossible to locate.

Re: Toyota's new $10k pickup

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Post by saltcured »

petee wrote: post #20
fwungy wrote: post #8

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It's modular. Doesn't look bad at all when built out. https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2025-toyota-imv-0-pickup-...

I get that, which on its own is awesome. But even fitted out, it looks like overlanding is their goal market, cause its gotta look "mean." Maybe because I use power tools so often that when something flips form-follows-function backwards, it stands out like a sore thumb -- for example none of the exterior design of the cab affects its use or modularity, yet they clearly spent some time on it.

In the cab, I see mostly just flat surfaces and simplified corners incorporating the plate glass, all of which seems driven by low cost manufacturing while also meeting basic structural requirements.

Re: Toyota's new $10k pickup

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Post by QuarterReptile »

MarkusWandel wrote: post #16

In other words, a pickup truck! Not a giant SUV masquerading as one, with a 5ft bed and 5-passenger luxury car cab, with price to match. I'm old enough to remember normal pickup trucks, affordable for actual "work" use, with bench seating for three, full 8x4 bed with half ton cargo capacity and not much else.

You can still buy those, typically ex-contractor vehicles at auction. Crank windows, cloth bench, long bed, crappy radio.

Re: Toyota's new $10k pickup

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Post by cameldrv »

I love the flatbed with the flip down sides. I used one of these in Europe, and they are incredibly convenient. You flip down the sides and load it up without having to reach over anything and then just flip them back up to drive. Unloading dirt or gravel by hand is so much easier when you can just push it off the side with a shovel.

I've seen this once or twice in the U.S., but only on very large trucks. I wonder if there's some regulatory reason.

Re: Toyota's new $10k pickup

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Post by hasmanean »

MarkusWandel wrote: post #16

In other words, a pickup truck! Not a giant SUV masquerading as one, with a 5ft bed and 5-passenger luxury car cab, with price to match. I'm old enough to remember normal pickup trucks, affordable for actual "work" use, with bench seating for three, full 8x4 bed with half ton cargo capacity and not much else.

Half a ton cargo capacity?

That’s like the weight of what, 2 fat people?

A ton is 1000 lb, right?

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