# Toyota RAV4-Based Truck Is 'Quite Appealing' Top Engineer Says: TDS

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- **Source:** [Thedrive](https://www.thedrive.com/news/toyota-rav4-based-truck-is-quite-appealing-top-engineer-says-tds?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a3a7f5157cfebb06199606c)
- **Published:** 2026-06-23
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #tesla
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a3a7f5157cfebb06199606c

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