PRIUS PICKUP.(News)

Toyota will continue its green initiative at the Detroit auto show with the A-BAT concept, a hybrid compact pickup envisioned to slot below the Tacoma. Toyota says the A-BAT is a vehicle with high function, good fuel economy and ride and handling that make it good for everything from commuting to camping to cross-country trips.

Designers adapted the trapezoid profile from the Prius, with a cab-forward styling with sharply raked pillars and short front and rear overhangs. Flexibility is the key, with translucent roof panels that open to carry tall items, a pass-through ...

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