Toyota to build mini car at Indiana plant, reboot Scion brand

What happened: Toyota plans to build the KEI-01 ultra-compact utility truck at its Indiana plant and sell it under a revived Scion brand, with sales starting late next year. Key numbers: Top speed 40 km/h. Sub-1.0-liter three-cylinder engine. $34 million retooling investment. Why it matters: The move follows a plea by U.S. President Donald Trump for U.S. production of the miniature models. The vehicle does not meet federal standards for high-speed roads and will initially be sold only through Toyota's commercial channel to buyers of 10 or more vehicles.

Toyota plans to build the KEI-01 ultra-compact utility truck at its Indiana plant and sell it under a revived Scion brand, with sales starting late next year.

The move follows a plea by U.S. President Donald Trump for U.S. production of the miniature models. The vehicle does not meet federal standards for high-speed roads and will initially be sold only through Toyota's commercial channel to buyers of 10 or more vehicles.