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Toyota is rumored to be pondering a Prius pickup

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Ok, go on, have your laugh, I just said there’s a rumor going round that Toyota may want to build a Prius pickup.

Toyota A-BAT Concept
Toyota A-BAT Concept

On a serious note the rumor in regards to the Japanese rumor spreaders may actually have something going on.

I realize that a Toyota Prius pickup truck right now sounds almost believable for one relatively simple reason.

Toyota A-BAT Concept
Toyota A-BAT Concept

Toyota told us they want to expand the Prius range, they just launched the Toyota Prius V and the Toyota Prius C they told us; they think the Prius will someday be America’s number one nameplate in sales.

With that in mind, let’s face it, it’s not really a mystery what’s the best selling body shape over in America.

While the rumor sounds like fun, when you hear Toyota is considering a possible reviving of the 2008 Toyota A-BAT concept most of you will almost certainly restart having fun.

I mean, who wouldn’t. Let’s get real here, can you imagine the average redneck pickup truck buyer going to a Toyota dealership and saying they want a hybrid?

Toyota A-BAT Concept
Toyota A-BAT Concept

Better yet, can you imagine a showdown between the Ford F-150 and the Toyota Prius pickup truck? I reckon the words blood bath would come up quite often.

George Lupica
the authorGeorge Lupica
George grew up with cars and began reading car magazines even before he got his first car. Before deciding to become a full-time writer in 2010, he had a corporate job and a deep passion for all things automotive. George has built himself a fan base while reviewing SUVs and sport sedans for Automotorblog.

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