Overview
- Toyota North America posted an image and short clip captioned “Something new is on the horizon,” showing a large, boxy rear with a full-width LED light bar, roof rails, and a shark-fin antenna.
- Reporters widely interpret the teaser as Toyota’s delayed three-row battery-electric SUV—often linked to the bZ Large/Highlander EV concepts—though no name, specs, or powertrain are confirmed.
- Multiple outlets expect a U.S. unveiling in early February in California, with invitations coming from Toyota’s unibody SUV, crossover, and minivan communications group.
- Toyota has stated it will build two three-row BEVs at its Georgetown, Kentucky plant with batteries from North Carolina, after shifting plans that had earlier pointed to Indiana and an earlier start.
- The teaser appeared only on Toyota North America channels, suggesting an initial U.S.-focused launch aimed at a segment that includes the Kia EV9 and Hyundai Ioniq 9.