Yahoo Autos Toyota Corolla-based pickup truck reportedly under consideration
Buyers in the market for a small, city-friendly pickup might have an unexpected option later in the 2020s: the Toyota Corolla. While nothing is official, the Japanese brand is reportedly considering releasing a Corolla with a cargo box that would be positioned below the Tacoma.
Without citing sources, industry trade journal Automotive News wrote that the model "remains under discussion." If it receives the proverbial green light for production, it would land as a unibody pickup developed for light-duty hauling and towing, meaning it would compete in the same segment as the Ford Maverick. Our crystal ball tells us it would have four doors, a rugged-looking design, and decent ground clearance.
It's too early to provide specifications, largely because we don't know what "Corolla-based" means. The current Corolla made its debut as a hatchback for the 2019 model year and as a sedan for 2020, so it will likely get a makeover in the coming years. However, the newer Corolla Cross (pictured) illustrates one way Toyota can steer the nameplate into a new territory while retaining the values it represents.
