Summary

  • The Toyota Stout, originally launched in 1964, may be making a comeback as a monocoque compact pickup truck, according to clues like the registration of the Stout name in Argentina and Toyota's interest in the compact pickup truck class.
  • The new Toyota Stout is expected to use the TNGA-K platform, feature a design based on the Compact Cruiser EV Concept, adopt engines from the RAV4 and Highlander, and potentially offer a hybrid trim. It is likely to start below $25,000 and may be revealed in mid-2024.
  • The 2025 Toyota Stout is speculated to have engine options including the RAV4's 2.5-liter Dynamic Force engine or the Highlander's 2.4-liter turbo I4, giving it an advantage in power and fuel economy compared to competitors like the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz. It is also expected to have competitive payload and towing capacities.