While the Land Cruiser Se is interesting, the EPU pickup is bound to turn heads and get Americans excited. Despite being billed as a “next-generation mid-size pickup truck concept,” the model measures 5,070 mm long and that’s only a tenth of an inch shorter than the Maverick. That being said, the concept has a 3,350 mm wheelbase and this is 272 mm longer than the Ford.
Putting dimensions aside, the EPU features
monocoque construction and a crew cab design. Speaking of the latter, the truck
has a mix of angular lines and flowing surfaces. They’re joined by plastic body
cladding, questionable rear windows, and a short bed that has a few party
tricks.
The cabin features a minimalist design
with a floating ‘command center’ that consists of a digital instrument cluster,
a widescreen infotainment system, and a tiny shifter. We can also see a
yoke-like steering wheel and a shelf-like dashboard.
Toyota didn’t say much about the truck,
but confirmed it has an electric powertrain. The automaker went on to say the
concept has a “low center of gravity for superior handling stability and ride
comfort.”
