Toyota Indiana Plant to Build Compact Utility Truck

Toyota Motor North America announced a 34 million investment to add a production line at its Indiana plant. The facility will build the new KEI-01 low-speed compact utility truck starting in 2027.

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The new KEI-01 truck will be built at Toyota's plant in Gibson County, Indiana.

Toyota Motor North America will invest $34 million to add a production line for the KEI-01 compact utility truck at its Gibson County plant, creating 50 jobs by late 2027. The project marks the revival of the Scion brand as a fleet-focused lineup for the United States. The automaker aims to capture demand from small businesses and municipalities seeking affordable urban commercial vehicles.