Is this the plan that makes the Tundra? If so... why wouldn't it just be ramping Tundra production?

 

Yes, the Texas plant is where the Tundras are built.

I believe that is the only truck that is produced there at this time, making it likely that this is for a Tundra production expansion.

 

Click bait is click bait. Some people get off on it and some make money from it.

 

It's definitely an exciting possibility! Toyota making such a big investment in their Texas plant could mean they have big plans on the horizon. It will be interesting to see if the Stout makes a comeback and how it compares to other trucks in the market. Can't wait to see what Toyota has in store for us!

 

If the production truck looks like that concept I would like it a lot.

I wouldn't give up my Taco dreams, but I think it would be popular and it looks cooler than what is currently available IMO.

 

Toyota could sell a lot of smaller trucks... but I'm not sure why it would want to. Why disrupt a segment it owns.

 

I see the compact unibody trucks as completely different than a midsize, body on frame truck like the Taco. so I don't think it would disrupt Toyota's market position.

I am guessing that it would just add to Toyota's small truck dominance. I kind of doubt that anyone seriously considering a Tacoma has even thought about a truck like a Maverick or Santa Cruz, but I have been wrong before.

 

I agree it shouldn't disrupt the position... but it's always a risk. And I'm not sure it's worth taking a risk. The only way I see it make sense is if this truck is CLEARLY not a real truck and no one would ever cross-shop it with a Tacoma.