Lexus is open to the idea of launching a luxury pickup truck, despite the failure of the Nissan Navara-based Mercedes X-Class. While there are no immediate plans for such a vehicle, Lexus is not against the idea if there is sufficient customer demand. Takashi Watanabe, a spokesperson for Toyota’s premium division, made this surprising announcement during a recent press conference in Japan.

Watanabe stated that if a Lexus pickup truck were to be given the green light for production, it would not be based on any existing Toyota model. This means it would not have any similarities to the Hilux, Tacoma, or Tundra. Additionally, the Lexus pickup truck would be an all-electric vehicle, as it would not have a combustion engine. The development team’s focus would be on catering to a wide audience, as Lexus aims to offer a luxurious utilitarian vehicle.