Toyota RAV4 Pickup: Will It Occur?

Ever for the reason that Ford Maverick debuted, folks have been questioning when Toyota would launch a competitor. It’s been 5 years, and the Japanese automaker has but to launch a correct compact pickup, not that it is keen to take action. However when the time comes, Toyota can have one thing prepared, and that one thing could possibly be a RAV4-based pickup.  

In an interview with Automotive News, Toyota North America CEO revealed that there’s demand for a compact pickup from the corporate. He stated:

‘A RAV4-based pickup is a chance for us, and the sellers are ready. Perhaps they are saying we want right this moment or tomorrow, nevertheless it takes time.’

There have been rumors circulating for the previous few years that the corporate is exploring a compact truck. Just some months in the past, the automaker’s North American COO, Mark Templin, stated customers ought to “be patient,” noting that the phase continues to be fairly small.  

The Maverick is the phase’s best-seller, with 155,051 offered in 2025, 18.2 % greater than the yr earlier than. The Hyundai Santa Cruz, the one different providing within the phase, is being changed by a bigger, extra conventional pickup as gross sales declined.  

Early rumors urged Toyota would construct its pickup on the TNGA-C platform that underpins the Corolla, however a RAV4 truck makes much more sense. The favored crossover can tow as much as 3,500 kilos, nearly matching the Maverick’s 4,000-lb max towing capability. It will even be bigger.

Picture by: Theophilus Chin | Motor1

Motor1’s Take: That is our clearest indication of what a brand new compact Toyota truck may appear like when it arrives. It may not be as rugged or off-road-oriented as fanatics need, however that is the kind of truck for many who want usable utility with out the price of a full-size truck.