We won’t see a prototype or concept this year, and next year might be too soon, the automaker's head of planning Cooper Ericksen said.

Toyota is reportedly developing a compact, car-based pickup aimed squarely at the Ford Maverick. Toyota is officially developing a small, unibody truck to compete with the Ford Maverick. The new model will share Toyota’s modular architecture and include hybrid options, with an emphasis on maintaining real truck capability despite its smaller size.

Toyota officials confirm they’re considering a small pickup below the Tacoma for the U.S. market. The small truck could rival the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz in terms of affordability. Timing and tariffs play key roles in the brand’s decision to produce a NA-bound small truck.