Toyota could add two more small vehicles to the U.S lineup

As pressure from the new fuel-economy standards heat up, Toyota could be looking to add two new small vehicles to the U.S., lineup. However, these two new small vehicles will have more utility than the Yaris, or the upcoming iQ.

First, Toyota is considering a small entry-level crossover called the Urban Cruiser, which it will show at the Geneva Motor Show next week. Second is the possibility of a compact pickup based on the Toyota A-BAT.

Jim Lentz, president of Toyota Motor Sales in the U.S., says that there is...
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M35MT - 2/26/2008 12:47:24 PM

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Isn't it funny - at one time, Toyota and Nissan had the best compact pickups - now the genre doesnt even exist! The Tacoma and Frontier can barely pass for mid-size since they've grown so large.

EnnNorak - 2/26/2008 1:53:28 PM

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Is this another flash in the pan with no height adjustment on the front passenger seat just so that I can bang my head on the roof getting in and out of the vehicle? Will leather be available so that I can slide around easily to change position on a long trip?

atomicbri - 2/26/2008 9:14:46 PM

0 Boost

Wow that picture shows what seems to be a Scion xD on 'roids!!

XYZZ - 2/27/2008 6:18:47 AM

+1 Boost

bring on the A-BAT, toyota! redesign the nose to be less pugnacious, and they'll sell like hotcakes!

who's NOT gonna like a 35-45 mpg pickup?