Toyota doesn't seem to be aiming for your business just yet. From their press release:

> As an intentionally low-volume, niche vehicle, the KEI-01 will initially be offered through a fleet-focused pilot program to help the company learn how it can best serve U.S. customers and use cases.

https://pressroom.toyota.com/toyota-says-okei-to-america-int...

I do hope they're able to build on this, and maybe offer left-hand-drive and a more reasonable top speed eventually.

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laughing_man a day ago | parent [-]

I doubt Toyota will ever produce a small, inexpensive pickup that you would actually feel comfortable driving on a freeway. It would cut into its Tacoma and Tundra sales, which have a good profit margin. At least, not without some other manufacturer taking market share with such a vehicle.

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quixoticelixer- a day ago | parent [-]

This and the Tacoma are incredibly different markets

	▲	laughing_man a day ago \| parent [-]
		Yes, and the worry for Toyota is why they will never evolve the kei truck into a practical vehicle. Tacoma is their low end truck, and it's way, way more expensive than a low end truck should be.