# Toyota invests $34 million in Indiana assembly for Scion fleet truck

_Published Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 12:22 PM EST · Products · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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Toyota is investing $34 million in its Princeton, Indiana plant to assemble the KEI-01, a small utility truck launching under the revived Scion brand, The Verge reported. The investment will add roughly 50 jobs, with production starting in the second half of 2027.

The initial fleet pilot targets corporate campuses, farms, municipalities and local delivery operators through selected Toyota dealerships. Certified under federal Low-Speed Vehicle rules, the truck is capped at 25 mph and carries up to 600 pounds. Toyota may consider consumer sales if demand supports them, but the initial program is restricted to fleets.

## Sources

- [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/transportation/1031554/oyota-scion-kei-01-truck-revival)

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