View Photos of the 2027 Slate Truck Prototype

Posted on July 31, 2026 in auto

2027 slate truck prototype

Slate

The 2027 Slate Truck is a compact pickup that measures 1.8 inches shorter than a Subaru Crosstrek.

2027 slate truck prototype

Slate

Every 2027 Slate Truck will leave the factory as a single-cab pickup with seating for two.

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2027 slate truck prototype

Slate

Power comes courtesy of a single 181-hp rear motor. They rethought the battery, which now offers 63 kWh of net capacity and is said to offer 205 miles of range.

2027 slate truck prototype and accessories

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Don't like the 2027 Slate Truck's standard steel wheels or truck bed? Then the accessory division has options for you.

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2027 slate truck prototype and accessories

Sean C. Rice|Car and Driver

The 2027 Slate Truck's interior lacks many frills, though a digital gauge cluster, cruise control, power locks, and air conditioning are standard.

2027 slate truck prototype five foot bed

Sean C. Rice|Car and Driver

At five feet long, the 2027 Slate Truck's bed is about a half a foot larger than a Ford Maverick's, and it's the same length as the standard bed on a crew-cab mid-size pickup.

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2027 slate truck prototype cargo area with suv kit installed

Sean C. Rice|Car and Driver

Adding the accessory SUV kit to the 2027 Slate Truck turns it into a small two-door SUV, with the bed now housing a three-across rear bench seat. With it in place, the driver can ferry up to four passengers.

2027 slate truck prototype rear three quarter

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2027 slate truck prototype and accessories

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A set of flat-faced 17-inch steel wheels comes standard.

2027 slate truck prototype and accessories

Sean C. Rice|Car and Driver

Hope you like gray, because that's the only color the 2027 Slate Truck comes in. Need a bit of color in your life? Then the accessory team offers vinyl wraps of just about any color your heart desires, such as the white featured here.

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2027 slate truck prototype and accessories

Sean C. Rice|Car and Driver

There's no audio or infotainment system in the 2027 Slate Truck. Rather, every Truck comes standard with a holder that allows your phone to perform these duties. The accessory division offers in-dash speakers and a tablet holder for those looking for better audio quality or a bigger "infotainment" screen.

2027 slate truck prototype and accessories