Pickup Trucks
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Not for NA market, sigh, I'd even gladly pay the chicken tax. I would get one in a heartbeat. Basic truck, no frills. Just what I like.
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Toyota’s $10,000 Future Pickup Truck Is Basic Transportation Perfection
The IMV 0 makes a Corolla feel like a Bentley in comparison.
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They won't bring it in because they know that "big truck" sales would suffer.Not for NA market, sigh, I'd even gladly pay the chicken tax. I would get one in a heartbeat. Basic truck, no frills. Just what I like.
Toyota’s $10,000 Future Pickup Truck Is Basic Transportation Perfection
The IMV 0 makes a Corolla feel like a Bentley in comparison.
Most guys who "need" a pick up really just want one but only need this Toyota truck.
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That Toyota Hilux spinoff would eat the market . 9 zillion landscapers , overland enthusiasts, intercity parts delivery could have a working vehicle at a price that wouldnt choke anyone .
If we ever see it here it will be grey market imports somebody figured out .
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If we ever see it here it will be grey market imports somebody figured out .
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Fantastic vehicle, seems Toyota knows what their customers want. As stated we'll never see it. You can't have a "work" truck unless it is worth over $100,000 in North America. LOLNot for NA market, sigh, I'd even gladly pay the chicken tax. I would get one in a heartbeat. Basic truck, no frills. Just what I like.
Toyota’s $10,000 Future Pickup Truck Is Basic Transportation Perfection
The IMV 0 makes a Corolla feel like a Bentley in comparison.
I'd buy one in a heart beat as I am sure many other 1000's of people would, either for its practicality or its price point. Or both!
Nothing beats the compact utilitarianism of the tiny pick-ups in Japan. They call them "kei trucks" and they're everywhere:
Those are great and I wish we had more options of the 'no frills' truck variants.Nothing beats the compact utilitarianism of the tiny pick-ups in Japan. They call them "kei trucks" and they're everywhere:
for now...
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There were a few Suzuki mini trucks on a lot in Oakville , boutique fun . Priced like a used F150 . These trucks have so much going for them, they would be awesome in so many applications here ,but as @jammpy said , not a $100k truck
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A guy imports this stuff and has it for sale in London Ont. As for nothing beats them...most have tiny motors that would suck on the 400 series.Nothing beats the compact utilitarianism of the tiny pick-ups in Japan. They call them "kei trucks" and they're everywhere:
Pretty sure the Japanese KEI vehicles (there are KEI cars too) are limited to a 660cc motor (maybe more on the newer ones).
There are Australian, and maybe Indonesian, variants with 1 and 1.3 liter engines. There are diesels too, but I don't think they're old enough to import into Canada
I have only ever seen Japanese KEIs in Canada. I know a guy with a Suzuki pickup... yeah it's no fun on the highway... right foot flat on the floor... droning along.
There are Australian, and maybe Indonesian, variants with 1 and 1.3 liter engines. There are diesels too, but I don't think they're old enough to import into Canada
I have only ever seen Japanese KEIs in Canada. I know a guy with a Suzuki pickup... yeah it's no fun on the highway... right foot flat on the floor... droning along.
New 2025 Ramcharger
This is probably going to be heavier than the hummer EV...
But, it does solve the problems everyone has with truck EVs, while still getting the benefits.
Only other problem is that its a RAM...
This is probably going to be heavier than the hummer EV...
But, it does solve the problems everyone has with truck EVs, while still getting the benefits.
Only other problem is that its a RAM...
Similar power to a TRX that starts at $100k in Canada. Batteries are expensive. Maybe 125 to start? It's hard to find a use case where this is economically viable. It is early adopter and greenwashing only.
For the KEI trucks (yes all are limited to 660 cc in Japan) the "newer" ones have fuel injection and are better but top speed will be just over 100 kph (some get up to 110 kph). If you are only ever driving in rush hour, short trips, and stay to the right not a big issue as traffic is usually below 100 anyways. Some have the motor under the cab they will drone more, some have it in the back (rear) or mid under the bed. We get the ones from Japan because as vehicles get older there they either cannot be or are too expensive to register. So they can be purchased and imported cheap and can be put on the road here if over 15 years old. There are some left hand drive versions but not in Japan. They are also 4X4!
The rub in Ontario, for whatever reason here insurance companies hate right hand drive. So expect to pay a premium (maybe even facility) to insure one. The insurance cost is the reason why one is not in my driveway now....
The rub in Ontario, for whatever reason here insurance companies hate right hand drive. So expect to pay a premium (maybe even facility) to insure one. The insurance cost is the reason why one is not in my driveway now....
Driving in a left hand drive country do they experience more accidents?
Turning left at a light really sucks (or anywhere where you have someone oncoming waiting to turn and blocking your view). I tend to track a little further left too so I can still see oncoming traffic. Still on my side of the line but maybe closer to the line than with LHD? Hard to tell, the car is so small, maybe not. Otherwise, it doesn't feel much different. I can't imagine there are enough around to run accurate stats on.
I dont know why this surprises me but just found out that some of the body on the Ranger is aluminum. I bought a new windshield cover and decided to try it out tonight. Noticed the wind was lifting the front end up. I went to tape some magnets on it to keep it down and lo and behold they dont stick. So, the hood is aluminum. I didnt bother walking around to check the rest. Quick google search shows "Unlike the F-150, the Ranger doesn’t use all-aluminum body panels and instead uses a mix of aluminum and steel panels."
This is my first vehicle that a magnet wouldnt stick to. Have I been sheltered this long????
This is my first vehicle that a magnet wouldnt stick to. Have I been sheltered this long????
I had a 1983 S15. It was practical and economical. Then for 19 years I drove a F150 with the bullet proof 300 straight six and 5 speed O/D transmission, that would pull like a tractor. My now 15 year old F150 has a pushrod V6, a standard O/D tranny, hand crank windows and an 8 foot box. I can get 23 miles per gallon or better, under ideal conditions. I guess I'll have to make it last forever.
This seems to offer a plausible explanation as to why we can no longer get the practical trucks we want.
This seems to offer a plausible explanation as to why we can no longer get the practical trucks we want.
Can relate. My first vehicle was a 91 F150 with the 300ci straight 6. Loved that thing!
