Toyota’s Scion Bringing Back The El Camino?
Jason | Jun 19, 2007 | Comments 5
When I read this article on PickupTruck.com, I had to laugh a little. It seems that Toyota might be kicking around the idea of a compact pickup for it’s Scion line. It will have a 2.4L 4cyl, the same basic equipment as the rest of the Scion line, and the option of adding cool custom parts. It seems like a good idea, right up until you think about what you can do with a compact 4cyl 2wd car-based pickup…no hauling, no off-road, no towing anything heavier than 2k lbs.
All I can think to do is to put some astroturf in the back, a kick-ass coffee can for a muffler, give it some really small wheels, and tow my grandma’s motorcycle trailer (the little trailer you tow behind a motorcycle, not an actual trailer FOR motorcycles).
Wait! I could race it! 17 sec. 1/4 miles should be within my reach…
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Why do you have to be so hard Toyota? Global domination is hard and they get them all perfect! People laughed at the Tundra concept too and how that is turning out.
2k payload is nothing so sniff at!
most pickups are rated at only 1200 – 1800 lbs!
the main diff bet’n compact and full size pickups, drivetrains aside, is JUST box volume. so this will be smaller yet. big deal. how often do you see pickups of ANY size with loads up to the bed rails?
MILLIONS of Tacos only have a 2.4 engine too, with LOWER hp ratings.
if they produce this, it will actually have a BETTER power to wt. ratio!
Alex — both good points. I think my biggest problem with this concept is the fact the “truck” will be based on a car platform. That, and it just seems kind of silly.
However, when you consider just how expensive a Taco has become, it makes sense for Toyota to get something cheap back into their pickup line.
Thanks for commenting.
i love all el caminos!!!! scion if u read this plese make this car ( U might wana give it a bigger motre mabe a V6 ur still gettin good milelige )