Toyota is getting into the April Fools’ Day spirit
by unveiling their new Yaris Adventure pickup. Billed as the answer to a
question “nobody asked,” the Yaris Adventure is a subcompact pickup that is
part sedan, part truck and “100 percent awesome.”
Looking like a diseased fish, the Yaris Adventure
has a rugged front bumper with integrated tow hooks. Moving further back, we
can see pronounced fender flares and plastic body cladding. The model also has
a roof rack and a 132.8 cm long bed which has a payload capacity of 134.7 kg.
Speaking of the bed, Toyota says it features
composite construction which makes it ideal for “most moderate jobs.” While the
truck’s practicability is extremely limited, the automaker pointed out a huge
advantage about this – no one will ask you to help them move.
Toyota didn’t release interior pictures, but the
cabin only has two seats and a two speaker audio system. Drivers will also find
a 7-inch infotainment system and 107.9 cm of legroom. Power comes
from a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 103 hp and 152 Nm of torque. It is connected to a six-speed automatic
transmission which enables the Yaris Adventure to return up to 35 mpg highway.
Front wheel drive will apparently come standard, but
Toyota confirmed plans to offer an optional all-wheel drive system. The company
was coy on specifics, but confirmed the system will allow owners to “carefully
bring their vehicles out of their underground garage when it snows in the
city.” The Yaris Adventure pickup will be unveiled at the New York Auto Show
later this month and Toyota says it’s “perfect for those who want to tell their
friends they own a truck, but never veer off pavement.”
