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Mini electric Toyota pickup prototype

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by MannyS, Oct 25, 2023.

  1. Oct 25, 2023 at 5:52 PM
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    MannyS

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    I kinda like it but would rather it had a nasty 4cyl from the corolla
     
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    That nose is UGLY.

    Honestly, I am more interested in a hybrid truck vs a full electric truck. I think there is still too many compromises for a full electric truck. And Toyotas argument about making 10 hybrids vs a single full electric using the same resources is very compelling. Perhaps a plugin hybrid?
     
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  4. Oct 25, 2023 at 5:59 PM
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    That Corolla 4 cyl is bulletproof
     
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    Surprisingly behind the market for Toyota, if their mini truck hasn't gone beyond a cad concept at this point in the game.
     
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    Hopefully this allows the Tacoma to have a gas/ICE engine longer. Nothing worse than full electric.
     
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    wonder if the bed will hold a gas generator?
     
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    Honda generator. :thumbsup:
     
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    Can Toyota designers, for once in their goddam life, give the backseat passengers in their 4 door pickup trucks a full window?
     
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    No, nobody sits in the back. That's why Toyota is designing vehicles this way.
     
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    You should know by now that they give the majority of their customers exactly what they want. We are not their target customers lol.
     
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    I'd love a range extended electric. Basically electric truck with a built in generator that kicks on when needed
     
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    Toyota just released new photos of the actual production 4G double-cab. Looks like they did some tweaks to improve the truck before it hits dealers.

    IMG_4077.jpg
     
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    I think they're going to put the door handle up on the window, too. Like a Nissan rogue.
     
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    I’m digging this vibe.

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    My god, it's beautiful. Now it just needs a soccer mom with a Karen haircut
     
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    I know Karen, she will do the plastic eyelash mod day two of ownership.


    IMG_4077.jpg
     
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    Damn. I can't tell the difference between this and an RS8.
     
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    Kinda Boxy...like a Volvo:anonymous:
     
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    She needed more space now that Tayleigh and Jaxson are growing up.
     
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