Toyota to bring mini trucks to US market
TM•Toyota will begin a limited rollout of its mini KEI trucks for US fleet customers in the second half of 2027, investing $34 million and adding 50 jobs at its Indiana plant.
1. Fleet rollout planned
Toyota Motor said it will bring its ultra-compact KEI-01 trucks to the US market for fleet customers starting in the second half of 2027. The trucks will be assembled at Toyota’s Indiana plant, where the company will add 50 jobs and invest $34 million.
2. Vehicle details
The right-hand-drive trucks have a 660 cc three-cylinder engine, four-wheel drive and a maximum speed of 25 miles per hour. Toyota said they are designed to comply with federal low-speed vehicle safety requirements; initial distribution will focus on fleets, with limited retail sales a possibility later.
