We won’t see a prototype or concept this year, and next year might be too soon, the automaker's head of planning Cooper Ericksen said.

The maker of the Pickup may be looking at returning to the realm of tiny pickups. Toyota is looking at expanding its truck portfolio here in the United States to include a smaller rival for the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz, a company executive has admitted.

Toyota officials confirm they’re considering a small pickup below the Tacoma for the U.S. market. The small truck could rival the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz in terms of affordability. Timing and tariffs play key roles in the brand’s decision to produce a NA-bound small truck.