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Toyota Revives Scion Name at SEMA With 300-Plus-HP Hybrid Scion 01 Side-by-Side Concept

Toyota presents the four-seat off-highway prototype as an experimental test bed with no production commitment.

Overview

  • Unveiled at the SEMA 2025 show in Las Vegas, the Scion 01 is a four-seat side-by-side using a turbocharged hybrid powertrain derived from Toyota’s truck components.
  • Outlets report output of roughly 300 to 326 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque, a figure that would exceed current factory side-by-side offerings.
  • Coverage links the engine to Toyota’s 2.4-liter truck family, and Toyota highlights a battery-only Silent Mode for quiet, emissions-free trail use.
  • Toyota developed a first-of-its-kind roll cage compatible with SCORE and FIA standards, and the build relies on proven Toyota driveline, suspension, and brake parts for extreme conditions.
  • Toyota positions the Scion 01 as a powersports and motorsport exploration of its hybrid performance tech, stating the vehicle remains a concept without sales plans.