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Toyota<\/em><\/p>\n Toyota is bringing Scion back to the United States. Don\u2019t expect to see the reborn badge on public roads, though.<\/p>\n Limited to 25 mph, the wee Scion KEI-01 pickup truck will be sold to fleet companies.<\/p>\n The KEI name is inspired by the tiny Kei-class trucks that are ubiquitous in Japan, where streets are densely packed and utility fleet vehicles need to slot into tight spaces. Expect to see them on similarly-tight environments here like college campuses, farms and cities. Like their Japanese counterparts that operate in Japan\u2019s left lanes, the KEI-01 will be right-hand drive and arrive in the second half of 2027.<\/p>\n Aimed at millennial buyers in its initial run, the youth brand produced eight affordable models from 2003-16 in the North American market. Its distinctive Detroit Auto Show displays looked like giant bookshelves with cars slotted into shelves. Similar to General Motors\u2019 1991-2010 Saturn brand, Scion aimed to redefine the customer experience for young buyers with no haggle dealerships, single-trim models and unique styling.<\/p>\n