Toyota just dropped something nobody saw coming – a 2025 Toyota Corolla Pickup Truck! Yes, you read that right. The same Corolla that’s been your reliable daily driver for decades now has a tiny truck bed. It’s cute, it’s practical, and it’s turning heads. Let’s take a quick ride through what makes this little guy special.
First Look
Picture this: a Corolla sedan that grew a bed. The front is pure Corolla – sharp LED headlights, bold grille, familiar face. But from the back doors onward, it’s all new. The bed is 4.5 feet long, perfect for weekend Home Depot runs or a couple of dirt bikes. Overall length? Just 185 inches – shorter than a Tacoma! Toyota says it fits in regular parking spots and still hauls 1,200 pounds. Ground clearance is up to 8.5 inches, so light off-road duty is totally fine. Available in fun colors like Cavalry Blue and Underground Gray. It looks like a baby Hilux had a love child with a Corolla hatchback. Honestly? It’s adorable.
Powerful Engine
No weak engine here. Toyota skipped the usual 2.0-liter four-cylinder and went straight for the hybrid punch. You get the 2.0-liter hybrid system making 196 horsepower total. That’s the same setup from the Corolla Cross Hybrid, but tuned for truck life. It feels zippy around town and surprisingly quick on highway merges. Towing? Up to 1,500 pounds when properly equipped. Not bad for a compact pickup that still sips fuel like a sedan.
Smart Technology,
Inside, it’s pure modern Corolla. Big 10.5-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, and Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 (automatic emergency braking, lane keep, adaptive cruise – the works). There’s even a digital rearview mirror that shows what’s behind the bed when you’re loaded up.
mileage
EPA says 48 mpg combined for the front-wheel-drive version. Yes, 48 mpg in a pickup truck! Go for the optional AWD and it still hits 45 mpg. That means you can drive all week on one tank and laugh at gas stations.
Price
Here’s the best part. Base model starts at $28,500. That’s cheaper than a loaded Corolla Cross and way less than a Maverick Hybrid ($30k+). Top trim with AWD, premium audio, and moonroof? Still under $35,000. Toyota says first deliveries start spring 2025.