Toyota Really Thinks They Have A Chance

Thanks OnX Off-Road! bit.ly/43YHRsy Code: trdjon Toyota is officially stepping into the SXS world — and I sat down with the Chief Engineer to talk about it. In this exclusive interview, we break down the all-new Toyota Scion 01 Concept, revealed at SEMA 2025, and what it means for Toyota’s future in the side-by-side (SXS / UTV) market. Designed to compete with the Polaris RZR Pro R and Can-Am Maverick R, the Scion 01 blends Toyota reliability with serious off-road performance. The Scion 01 Concept is powered by a 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder hybrid derived from the 4th Gen Toyota Tacoma, producing an estimated 300 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque, paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission. During the interview, the Chief Engineer explains the engineering philosophy behind the hybrid system, drivetrain, suspension design, and why Toyota chose this platform for a high-performance off-road SXS. Key highlights include: • 26 inches of suspension travel • 35x10.5 Maxxis tires • 74-inch overall width for trail capability • 2H / 4H / 4L transfer case • Toyota’s approach to durability, cooling, and real-world off-road use This video offers rare insight directly from Toyota into whether the Scion 01 Concept could lead to a production Toyota SXS, and how it stacks up against current UTV leaders. 👇 Would you buy a Toyota-built SXS over a RZR or Maverick? Comment below! **Business Inquiries & Sponsorships: bluetrdjon@gmail.com** Product Discounts: https://linktr.ee/trdjon Affiliate links allow me to produce more content for you all. It also allows you to get ideas of future upgrades you may want to have! Thank you for your support. #Toyota #Scion01 #ToyotaScion01 #ToyotaSXS #ToyotaUTV #SEMA2025 #OffRoad #UTV #SideBySide #ToyotaOffRoad #TRD #TacomaHybrid #PolarisRZR #CanAmMaverick #ToyotaConcept #OffRoadLife #EngineerInterview #trdjon #trdpro #4Runner #Tacoma #Tundra #landcruiser