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Visit to the Toyota factory

See the manufacturing processes that have made Toyota the world’s most successful carmaker up close with a tour of its main plant.

Only One Travel highly recommends visiting Japan’s largest automaker, Toyota. The company’s headquarters are located in Toyota City, just outside Nagoya, and tours in English of the high-tech plants are available on most days. During the tour, you will be shown the complete process of the production line, including Toyota’s revolutionary multi-model system that enables the production of all vehicle models on the same production line. The pneumatic seat used by assembly line workers is also a must see in operation and was amazingly the result of a staff entry in the suggestion box. The seat is now a key element in all Toyota production lines around the world.

The Toyota Factory Tour is a must-see for all car fans and anyone interested in Japan’s industrial development.

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How to Take a Free Toyota Factory Tour – Nagoya, Japan

Note that the Toyota Factory tour is currently suspended (2024). We have retained this overview of our visit to the Toyota Factory Tour and will update this information when the factory tours re-open. Read on for details on when that will be and also for alternatives to the Toyota Factory Tour.

It’s one of the iconic things to do in Japan – take a factory tour, especially as most of the Japanese factory tours are free.   Japan is the birthplace of just-in-time manufacturing, so a visit to a factory should be fascinating! Toyota is Japan’s biggest car manufacturer.  Toyota plant tours take place at the Toyota headquarters in Toyota City just outside Nagoya and is easy to reach.  So here’s all you need to know about visiting the Toyota Factory in Japan.

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There’s more information here on the closure of the Toyota Factory Tour.

You can read further information below about what it was like on the Toyota Factory Tour, and we have alternatives, but if you want to take a car factory tour, then you should head to Mazda. And I wrote about that here.

About the Toyota Factory Tour Nagoya

The Toyota plant tour in Nagoya includes seeing the full production line process at Toyota Nagoya.  This also includes their amazing multi-model systems which allow for the production of all models of vehicle on the SAME production line.

The tour is free, but you must book in advance, there are details below on how to book your place on Toyota’s free factory tour.

No photographs are allowed in the production area, although you can take photographs in the Toyota museum and showroom.

How long does the Toyota Factory Tour Last?

The tour takes place once a day from Monday and Friday and is offered in Japanese and English.   You must pre-book your tour.    The Toyota Factory tour lasts 2 hours.

How to visit the Toyota Factory Tour Japan

The Toyota Factory Japan Tour is free at the Toyota City / Nagoya plant, but you must pre-book your tour.  Tours usually start at around 11:00 but you must be present at the Kaikan museum 30 minutes prior to that.

How to Book a Toyota Factory Tour

You can book a tour up to 3 months in advance of the date that you wish to visit. 

Where is the Toyota Japan Factory Tour?

The Toyota Nagoya Tour is located at Toyota City, close to Nagoya.   You can reach the plant and museum within around 50 minutes from central Nagoya on the Meitetsu Toyota Line to Toyota-shi station.

How much is the Toyota Factory Tour and Museum Japan?

The Nagoya Toyota tour and visit to the museum at the Toyota headquarters is free.  The tour is conducted in both Japanese and English on separate schedules.  The Toyota Kaikan Museum at the Toyota plant is also free to visit.

The Toyota Kaikan Museum is open from 09:30 to 17:00 from Monday to Saturday and is closed on Sundays and holidays.

Who should take the Toyota Factory Tour Japan?

If you’re a car fanatic then you’ll love the Toyota Nagoya Plant tour.  If you’re interested in just-in-time production methods then this is a fabulous place to visit.  If you like free things to do in Japan then this is also a great experience.

Experience the Toyota Factory Tour Japan

Visiting the Toyota plant in Japan is not difficult.  The Nagoya Toyota factory is easy to reach from Nagoya, so we did it as a day trip – and arrived there at 10 am, ready for our 11 am tour.  The Toyota Factory Tour even has its own train station (so if you’ve got a JR Pass it’s EASY to get to).

Be sure to pick up your JR Pass BEFORE you get into Japan – it will save you a FORTUNE on trains and make life very easy.  You can buy a 7, 14, or 21-day pass and get it shipped to your home address for free.  

The best way to travel around Japan is by train – and you can save a fortune on train travel in Japan by buying the JR Pass BEFORE you get to Japan. You can buy the JR Pass from a number of outlets. We recommend: Get your JR Pass from KLOOK here. – estimate 2 weeks for delivery of the exchange order Buy a JR Pass from JRAILPASS here – get it Fedexed within 24-48 hours to any location including a Fedex office or your hotel in Japan.

There is a cafeteria at the Toyota Kaikan museum where you’ll check in, so if you arrive early there are places to sit, get a drink, and eat snacks.

What Tours to Take in Nagoya

As well as the Toyota Factory tour in Nagoya there are a host of other activities and places to see in Nagoya.

• You can take a day trip from Nagoya to Magome and experience this ancient post town –  with a guide – Get details here
• If you like hiking, then hike the Magome – Tsumago trail under your own steam or take a guided tour here
• Enjoy a maid cafe experience in Nagoya – check details here
• Take a train trip to Inuyama Biyori and dress in a Kimono from Nagoya – check prices here
• Have great family fun with a robot experience – with robots serving you tea!
• Take a guided walking tour of Nagoya – with an included subway ticket for the day – Prices and booking details here
• Visit Legoland Nagoya – for a great family day out – pre-book tickets for Legoland here
• Visit the Nagoya Aquarium – pre-book your tickets for Aquarium Nagoya here

Visit the Toyota Factory Tour Museum

The Toyota Factory museum is free to enter and you do not need a guide to explore it.  As we had arrived early for our tour we spent an hour exploring.

You also get to look around at all the cars that Toyota hopes you will buy. The best was the car fitted for those with disabilities.  It’s possible to sit in most of the cars and really check them out while you’re here.

One of the best things about the Toyota Museum Japan is the fact that they have a robot that has an artificial lung that plays the trombone. And it is pretty damned cool.

Our Experience of the Toyota Factory Tour in Japan

As on the Mazda tour , there are no photos allowed on the tour of the Toyota plant. And when we head off we’re bussed between various parts of the plant, which is impressive and incredibly efficient.

We see several parts of the production line. We learn about just-in-time manufacturing and how quality is valued over quantity and speed.

It’s interesting that I thought it would be groundbreaking and look like it.  But it looks like a regular production line until you look a little closer.  Their multi-model lines are designed to build multiple models on the same line, which is pretty awesome.

There are way more people involved in the production lines than I expected (there are 7,500 people employed here in the Nagoya factory), and many fewer Toyota factory robots than I anticipated.

Perhaps I’m missing something, but the Mazda factory tour beats it hands down.  However, if you’re in Nagoya, then you shouldn’t miss this tour.  And yes, a reminder, it’s free.

It was good. But was it great? No. So I left Toyota, the car in front, feeling like it was definitely the brand behind after my trip to their factory.

And that’s interesting (to me at least). That in my trip to Japan, I’ve had my brand perceptions turned on their head.  Mazda , who I felt pretty ho-hum about – I’m now gung ho about. Toyota is the opposite. Those instant noodle packets that I saw in shops and thought, pah, no, looks cheap and nasty are now the ones that I will buy above all others. Yup, I’m definitely sold on Cup Noodles. Oh, and Asahi beer. Yup, I’ll take that and the  Asahi free brewery tour  and tasting over a poor Sapporo beer and tour and expensive beer hall experience any day.

Just goes to show, that when you dig in a little, perception differs wildly from reality. Now, if only I were in the market for a car… I suppose I’ll make do with cup noodles and beer!

The last word, though goes to the robot… he’s not quite  Asimo , but he plays a mean tune…

Alternatives to the Toyota Factory Tour

As the Toyota Factory Tour is currently CLOSED, then we recommend the following alternatives

The Mazda Factory Tour

Another free car factory tour, this is easy to get to and also close to Nagoya.  You can read more about it here .

The Toyota Techno Museum

This is also known as the Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology, or the Toyota Museum Nagoya.  It is located in central Nagoya.  There is no factory here but you’ll find a lot of exhibits on the car production process.

The Toyota Techno Museum is easily reached from Sako station and is close to Nagoya station.  The museum is open from 09:30 to 17:00, the last entry is 16:30 and admission is 500 yen.  The museum is closed on Mondays and also on Tuesdays if Monday is a national holiday.

The Toyota Automobile Museum

This museum displays cars from the late 1800s onwards from Europe, Japan, and America.  You will find it close to Geidaidori Station.   The museum is open from 09:30 to 17:00, with the last entry at 16:30.  The museum is closed on Mondays, and also Tuesdays if the Monday is a National Holiday.  Entrance is 1000 yen.

Other Free Factory Tours in Japan

The Toyota Factory tour is just one of those available when you visit Japan.  Here are other factory tours that we recommend for your visit to Japan.

The Mazda factory tour:  Another great free car factory tour – perhaps even better than the Toyota Factory Tour.

The Asahi Brewery tour : Available at 8 locations throughout Japan this tour not only provides an understanding of Asahi’s history but also gives you free beer tasting at the end – and they’re not small measures!

The  Cup Noodle factory – There are several places where you can visit a cup noodle museum in Japan, but for us visiting the birthplace of noodles in Ikeda was on the list.  Make your own cup noodles here.

If you’re looking for unique experiences in Japan, then I highly recommend heading to watch Sumo practice in Tokyo and experiencing a Maid Cafe in Akihabara too.

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Toyota Kaikan Museum: read a guide to Toyota Kaikan Museum in Toyota city which showcases the company's products and is the starting point for a tour of the car plant.

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Nagoya Museums: Toyota Kaikan Museum 豊田会館

The Toyota Kaikan Museum in Toyota city on the eastern outskirts of Nagoya showcases Toyota's latest products and offers a history of the Toyota company.

The Toyota Kaikan Museum has a large showroom where visitors can get inside the vehicles and a number of video displays and panels demonstrating Toyota's production process and the safety features in Toyota cars.

The museum also has features on environmentally friendly cars, Toyota in society and Toyota's participation in motorsports.

Visitors wishing to participate in a tour of the Toyota plant must make a reservation between two weeks and 3 months in advance. Tours are held in English and Japanese once a day from Monday-Friday and last from 11am-1pm.

The second floor of Toyota Kaikan has a play area for children and an interesting shop selling miniature cars, confectionary, souvenir key rings, T-shirts plus books and DVDs.

Underneath the Toyota Kaikan is a Starbucks cafe and a restaurant. In the foyer of the museum a Toyota Partner Robot will serenade you on the trumpet with regular shows.

The Toyota Kaikan is close to the Toyota headquarters.

From Nagoya Station take the Higashiyama Line to Fushimi and then change to the Tsurumai Line and take a train going as far as Toyotashi. From Toyotashi Station walk to Shin-Toyota Station and take an Aichi Loop Line train to Mikawa-Toyota. From Mikawa-Toyota, the Toyota Kaikan is a 10-15 minute walk.

The Toyota Kaikan can also be accessed from Tsuchihashi Station on the Metetsu Line from Toyota Station. It would be a long 25 minute walk or a 10 minute taxi ride costing just over 1000 yen.

Toyota Kaikan 1 Toyota-cho Toyota 471-8571 Tel: 0565 29 3355 (Plant Tour Reservation)

Admission: Free

Other Toyota Museums in Nagoya are the Toyota Automobile Museum on the Linimo Line near Geidai Dori Station and the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry & Technology close to Sako Station not far from Nagoya Station.

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Toyota Plant Tour

Visit a real assembly line of the famous car company

Toyota is not only famous for its cars. The company’s lean and optimisation standards created a new industrial philosophy. Companies would later integrate them into their own organizations to improve processes, final products and customers' experiences. Visiting a Toyota plant in Japan and observing this philosophy being applied is not only an amazing educational experience but also an eye opener into the technology, quality, and standards of Japanese industry.

Located very close to Nagoya (Aichi’s prefectural capital), the city of Toyota is an important hub of the company. Several manufacturing plants and corporate buildings are here. Toyota’s Kaikan museum is in the city as well and it’s from here that the company’s plant tours begin.

The perfectly well organised tour starts with a fifteen minutes bus shuttle from the museum to one of the plants. The group walks into the plant and observes the production of cars and components from a platform that goes around all the assembly line. The guide walks with all visitors while explaining important philosophies of Toyota. All of them can be observed being applied just below.

Two of the most important pillars of Toyota’s production system are “Just in Time” and “Jidoka.” The objective of the first one is to eliminate all possible waste by producing what is needed, when is needed, and in the amount needed. The second pillar’s objective is to build quality in each of the process. Both of this pillars are explained and observed in real life during the plant’s tour.

The visit inside the plant lasts one hour. It is extremely interesting to observe the different production stages. The tour guides the visitors from the very beginning of the assembly of a car to a completed one.

There is a strict no photography or video policy inside the plant. You must leave all electronic devices in the locks at the Kaikan museum or at the bus.

Although the tour is free, you must make a reservation first. Every day, several Japanese tours are offered, but only one in English. Plan ahead because spaces are limited and fill up fast. To make a reservation, go here.

A small but interesting note about Toyota is that the founder's last name was actually 'Toyoda'. If written in katakana (one of the Japanese writing systems along with hiragana and kanji), Toyoda needs ten strokes. Toyota instead, needs only eight strokes. This number is a lucky number because when written in kanji, the bottom is wider. It indicates that something or someone is growing.

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The Toyota Kaikan Museum is the company's showroom. Visitors can learn about Toyota's latest vehicles and its philosophy of "producing happiness for all." New models are displayed in the showroom and information is available on CSR activities and the company's latest safety and environmental technologies.

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The museum is a 15-minute walk from Mikawa-Toyota Station.

A global automotive powerhouse

The influence of the Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan is enormous. You just need to look around Aichi to see its impact. But if you want to really understand how the company functions, and where it is headed, you should pay a visit to the informative and entertaining Toyota Kaikan Museum.

Whether you are a devoted car enthusiast or just a curious tourist, the Toyota Kaikan Museum offers something for everyone, providing a fascinating glimpse into the workings of a global manufacturing giant.

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There are a total of 60,000 part suppliers invovled with producing vehicles with Toyota domestically in Japan. Toyota collaborates with suppliers ranging from design drawings for parts manufacturing facilities to the creation of production lines - all to produce ever-better cars.

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A 1km-Long Assembly Line

There are about 3,000 parts installed in one vehicle on the assembly line.

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Doors are removed to create space to work, and window glass and other parts are installed on the deattached doors in a separate assembly line.

Electrical wiring and the ceiling liner are installed.

The engine, brakes, and other undercarriage components are installed, followed by the bumpers and tires.

The windshield and rear glass, along with seats are installed, and then the doors are reattached.

For BEVs (Battery-powered Electric Vehicles), a battery pack is installed; and for FCEVs (Fuel-cell Electric Vehicles), hydrogen tanks and fuel cells are installed.

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People-First Production Enviroment

Toyota is as committed to creating a comfortable working environment for its employees as it is to producing high-quality vehicles. Here are some examples of Kaizen (continuous improvements) that embody this commitment.

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The End of Kaizen is the Beginning of Kaizen

At Toyota, everyone values the importance of outside-the-box thinking to make ever-better cars. How is this way of thinking nurtured at Toyota? Let's watch this video.

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Toyota motor corporation is a leading japanese car manufacturer headquartered in toyota city, aichi prefecture. the company was founded in 1937 by kiichiro toyoda as a division of toyoda automatic loom works. it is the home of the toyota production system (tps), a lean management philosophy founded on the two key pillars of jidoka and just-in-time..

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• Establishment : 1937
• Location : Headquartered in Aichi Prefecture
• Main Business : Automotive manufacturing

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Tps, jidoka, just-in-time production.

Toyota is the home of the Toyota Production System (TPS). The lean manufacturing movement is based around the management principles, tools and culture that Toyota has been developing for over 60 years.

Supported by the two key pillars of Jidoka (a Japanese word that can be translated as “automation with a human touch”) and Just-In-Time, TPS aims to offer high quality, short delivery times, and reasonable cost through employee creativity and intense efforts to eliminate waste. It is designed so that machines and people alike stop production when there is equipment failure or any other irregularity in order for it to be immediately corrected. Also, it improves productivity without waste by manufacturing and delivering the necessary parts at the necessary time in the necessary quantity.

Shinka Management has shop floor-level access to the final assembly plant that produce the Toyota HiAce and the Toyota Coaster for Toyota Motor Corporation – facilities that are not open to the general public.

A factory visit includes access to welding (body shop), assembly and inspection lines. Unlike free public factory tours offered by Toyota (currently suspended indefinitely following the pandemic) which focus on general themes, Shinka Management tours focus on the application of the Toyota Production System and are led by one of our Sensei formerly from the Toyota Group.

The factory visit incorporates content on the two pillars of the Toyota Production System; Jidoka and Just-In-Time. The tour provides a close-up view of 5S, standard work, visual management, karakuri, poka-yoke, AGV (automated guided vehicle) and kanban application, with questions taken both on the shop floor and in a Q&A session following the visit.

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It was a fasntastic tour from the beginning to the end. It was very well-organised and informative. Sessions were followed with practical training which concentrated more on the ideas that had been explained. The factories visited were chosen in a way that allowed the participants to see a live supply chain work. Big thanks to… read more

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The Shinka Management Lean Japan Tour is a professional development program run several times annually. The program includes a mix of lean and kaizen seminars, hands-on lean training and visits to several benchmark lean companies. For further information and program dates, see the lean tour overview page.

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Hino Motors closing Arkansas plant, 1,300 workers affected. Here's what we know.

Japanese-based Hino Motors is shutting down its Mid-South manufacturing center, its largest facility in the United States.

On Friday, May 31, Hino Motors announced it would withdraw the parts business from Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A. Inc. at its Marion, Arkansas, plant. The decision affects 1,300 employees and almost 70% of the Hino Motors workforce in the United States. The decision was made by the company's board of directors, according to a news release.

The Marion plant, located at 100 Hino Blvd., opened in October 2006. The plant closure will be completed by 2027.

Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A. Inc. has been in operation since 1994 and has approximately 1,900 employees. The Marion facility is the largest arm in the company, with approximately 200 employees at its headquarters in Detroit and 400 at its heavy-duty truck manufacturing plant in West Virginia.

Hino Motors is a subsidiary of Toyota. The Arkansas plant has produced axles and truck frames for Toyota and Hino trucks and vehicles .

Neil Strebig is a journalist with The Commercial Appeal. He can be reached at  [email protected] , 901-426-0679 or via X/Twitter, @neilStrebig . 

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Toyota shows ‘an engine reborn’ with green fuel despite global push for battery electric cars

Koji Sato, chief executive of Toyota Motor Corp., speaks during a news conference in Tokyo, Tuesday, May 28, 2024. “An engine reborn.” That’s how Japanese automaker Toyota introduced plans for a new lean compact motor that will cast a futuristic spin on the traditional internal combustion engine. (Kyodo News via AP)

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TOKYO (AP) — “An engine reborn.”

That’s how Japanese automaker Toyota introduced plans to cast a futuristic spin on the traditional internal combustion engine.

During a three-hour presentation at a Tokyo hall Tuesday, the car manufacturer giant announced it would offer lean compact engines that also run on so-called green fuels like hydrogen and bioethanol, or get paired with zero-emissions electric motors in hybrids.

This comes as many competitors in the auto industry are pushing for fully electric vehicles. China is revving its push for Battery Electric Vehicles , and its own BYD is threatening to outshine Tesla in that push.

Toyota’s Chief Executive Koji Sato said the “engine is optimized for the electrification era” with hopes of helping push the world into “carbon neutrality.”

Toyota already has a well-known hybrid car — the Prius — with a gas engine and an electric motor. It switches between the two to deliver a cleaner drive.

In future hybrids, the electric motor is set to become the main driving power, and the new engine will be designed to take a lesser role and help it along, according to Toyota.

Domestic allies Subaru Corp. and Mazda Motor Corp. , both preparing ecological engines designed to meet the inevitably upcoming stringent emissions standards, joined Toyota ‘s presentation billed as a “multi-pathway workshop.”

“Each company wants to win, but we can be faster if we work together,” said Sato.

But details on when the engines were coming to market weren’t disclosed.

The legacy of the car engine could be felt everywhere.

Mazda said that its prized rotary engine, introduced more than 50 years ago, was being adapted for electric vehicles.

Subaru, meanwhile, showcased its trademark smaller horizontally opposed engine. While Chief Technology Officer Tetsuro Fujinuki confirmed the company was working on a great “Subaru-like” electric vehicle, he said the company wasn’t about to dump the engine altogether.

Toyota, too, is working on stylish BEVs .

The executives said Tuesday that energy supply conditions differed globally, adding that products had to meet various customer needs and the investments needed for mass-producing BEVS were enormous.

Toyota officials also repeatedly noted that 5.5 million jobs were at stake in the overall supply chain for vehicle production in Japan nowadays, so a sudden shift to electric cars wasn’t economically possible or socially responsible.

Takahiro Fujimoto, a professor of business at Waseda University, believes electric vehicles are a key solution for reducing emissions. But they still have weak points, such as large amounts of emissions produced while making lithium-ion batteries, a chief component.

In Japan, for instance, commuters use trains, so that may be a better ecological choice for transportation, Fujimoto said.

“At the very least, I believe the proliferation of and innovations in BEVs are definitely needed. But that argument is logically not the same as saying that all we need are BEVs,” he said.

Uncertainties remain, spanning research and development, as well as social, political and market conditions, said Fujimoto.

“The carbon neutrality the world is aspiring toward isn’t likely attainable for decades to come. It’s going to be a long marathon race,” he said.

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Toyota to convert US plant in Indiana for electric cars

Toyota is increasing its investments in the production of electric cars and batteries in North America. The Japanese company will invest $1.4 billion in its car plant in Princeton, Indiana, to build a new electric model and assemble battery packs.

All Toyota has revealed about the new BEV model, which it will build in Indiana, is that it is a three-row SUV – probably with six or seven seats, depending on the layout. It is in line with the latest rumours that Toyota wants to convert its Highlander into an all-electric model. It is thus possible that the electric Toyota Highlander will be built in Indiana.

In February , Toyota announced investments totalling 1.3 billion dollars in its vehicle plant in the US state of Kentucky to produce electric cars and install a battery pack assembly line. Toyota will also build a large electric SUV in Kentucky. The seven-seater will be a completely new model. As Toyota omitted that part of the description about the SUV for India, it adds to our assumption that it will be the electric version of the Highlander.

What’s more, the combustion versions of the Toyota Highlander, Grand Highlander and Sienna series, as well as the Lexus TX model derived from the Grand Highlander, are built in Princeton. The Highlander, now in its fourth generation, is a 4.95 metre long SUV with in-line four-cylinder and V6 petrol engines – and as a hybrid version.

However, it remains a speculation until Toyota confirms it. What is certain is that the billion-dollar investment in Princeton will create up to 340 new jobs, presumably mainly in battery assembly. The cells for this will be produced at Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina , which cost about 14 billion dollars. It will start production in 2025 and manufacture battery cells for battery-electric models and plug-in hybrids.

“We take great pride in producing quality products while providing long-term, stable employment no matter the changes in our industry”, says Tim Hollander, president of Toyota Indiana. “Our team is committed to delivering this new product with the same quality and performance that Toyota customers expect.”

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2025 Toyota Crown Signia’s Command Performance Starts this Summer

• XLE and Limited Grades Both with Toyota Hybrid System and AWD Standard
• Impressive 240 HP Hybrid System Net Output with EPA-Estimated 38 MPG Combined Rating
• Stylish Exterior with Monochromatic Grille, Sleek Design, and Available 21-inch Wheels
• Premium Interior with Seating for Five and Fold-Flat Second Row for a 6.5-foot Long Cargo Area
• Quiet Cabin with Standard Leather-trimmed Seating, Soft Touch Materials, and Available Panoramic Glass Roof
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PLANO, Texas (June 6, 2024) – The first-ever 2025 Toyota Crown Signia brings striking style and fashionable function to Toyota’s SUV lineup. With a flowing silhouette, spacious premium interior, and stylish color choices, the Crown Signia is an impeccable package that’s sure to turn heads. Available in a choice of XLE and Limited grades, it also brings capable, efficient performance with standard electronic on-demand All Wheel Drive and the Toyota Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) system. Earning an EPA-estimated combined 38 MPG rating and delivering 240 net system horsepower, the Crown Signia makes an all-new statement for the modern crossover.

The Crown Signia’s sleek design gives it a dynamic profile, thanks to its long, sweeping roofline, monochromatic grille, and wide front and rear fenders. On the inside, its spacious cabin has a premium feel with unique color combinations, bronze-metallic finished accents, and standard leather-trimmed seating. The Crown Signia also comes with a fully digital gauge cluster, piano key controls, and the latest Toyota Audio Multimedia system standard, and has an available 11-speaker JBL® Premium audio system, to give it just the right balance of tech and entertainment.

The first-ever Toyota Crown Signia has the advantages that drivers love about crossover Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV), which bring car-like driving and SUV functionality. Its high seating position, with a hip point of 25.8-inches, gives the Crown Signia an elevated view of the road and easy ingress/egress. When the need for carrying extra gear calls, it has plenty of interior cargo space, with over 68 cubic feet of storage with rear seats folded flat (without panoramic glass roof equipped). When heavier items are on the agenda, it can tow up to 2,700 pounds.

The Toyota Crown Signia comes well-equipped at a Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) that starts at $43,590 for the XLE grade and $47,990 for the Limited grade, excluding Delivery Processing and Handling fee. Models are expected to arrive at Toyota dealerships later this Summer.

Two Grades, 100% Hybrid, 100% All Wheel Drive The 2025 Crown Signia brings a unique combination of style, comfort and performance. Available in XLE and Limited grades, both in a choice of five color options that includes Storm Cloud or Black as standard options and, Bronze Age, Finish Line Red, or Oxygen White as premium paint options. Interior colors come in a choice of Black or Saddle Tan.

The Crown Signia also comes equipped with great standard features across both grades like leather-trimmed seating, a leather-trimmed heated tilt/telescoping steering wheel with push button controls, Toyota Audio Multimedia infotainment system with 12.3-inch touchscreen, leather-trimmed shift knob, power windows with auto up/down function, height adjustable hands-free rear power liftgate, and cargo area tonneau cover.

LED projector low and high beam headlights with Automatic High Beam function and LED taillights also come standard. For an added premium touch, heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators and power-folding feature also come standard.

The XLE grade comes equipped with the 2.5-liter Toyota HEV system, Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive with three selectable drive modes,19-inch machine-finished alloy wheels, heated and ventilated powered front seats, heated outboard seats in the rear, the latest Toyota Audio Multimedia System with 12.3-inch touchscreen, and six speaker audio system, standard.

The Limited grade comes equipped with all of the great XLE features and adds dark gray metallic finished 21-inch, LED headlights with auto-leveling feature, 7-spoke alloy wheels, a fixed glass panoramic roof, 11-speaker JBL® Premium audio system, a digital rear view mirror, Digital Key capability for using a smartphone to access and start the vehicle (active trial/subscription to Toyota Remote Connect required), and rain sensing windshield wipers.

There is also an available Advanced Technology Package on Limited grade that includes a Panoramic View Monitor, Lane Change Assist, Traffic Jam Assist *, Front Cross-Traffic Alert, Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking, and Outer Mirrors with Puddle Lights and Reverse Tilt-Down feature.

Spacious First Class Cabin With seating for up to five, the Toyota Crown Signia provides exemplary comfort with standard leather-trimmed heated and ventilated front seats that can be adjusted to three levels. A smooth, high-quality leather-trim provides a luxe feel in the cabin, with double stitching and fillet piping that flows up to the headrest. Moderate bolsters cradle the front seat passengers, and the rear seats have a lounge-like design with a modern feel.

Up front, 8-way power adjustable driver and front passenger seats make for comfortable cruise, and a driver’s seat with memory function adds another layer of convenience. Front seat adjustments include slide, recline, tilt, height adjust, and lumbar support. Rear seats include ample cushioning and bolster support for maximum enjoyment.

Dual zone climate control is also standard, as accessed via a thin illuminated control panel that runs along the dashboard, just below the multimedia screen, along with other frequently used functions. For added interior temperature control, windows on both grades are made from High Solar Energy Absorbing glass.

All Toyota Crown Signia grades also receive a 12.3-inch fully digital gauge cluster with selectable gauges. Drivers can choose different display layouts with the push of a button, including a Hybrid System Indicator that shows system output and regeneration status to encourage eco-driving habits. As used on other Toyota hybrid models, the display suggests optimal amounts of acceleration for eco-driving.

Toyota Crown Signia Limited grade includes a standard fixed panoramic moonroof. For added function and ambience, in-cabin LED lighting adds a premium feel. Illumination includes overhead and front/rear footwell lighting, cup holders, USB ports, door handle accents, and the rear cargo area.

To aid outward visibility, the Limited grade comes with an available Panoramic View Monitor on the Advanced Tech Package, which provides a 360-degree overhead view of the vehicle’s surroundings. Both XLE and Limited have a backup camera with projected path and dynamic gridlines, standard. For additional convenience, a Smart Key System that works on all four doors is also standard on both grades.

A Sanctuary on the Road For customers who seek premium experiences in a vehicle, keeping unwanted noise out is paramount. The 2025 Toyota Crown Signia’s cabin brings that priority quietly home. Rather than simply aiming at a “numbers” goal for sound level (decibels), Toyota engineers created a calm atmosphere conducive to enjoying easy conversation or hearing music in cleaner detail. The Toyota Crown Signia is assembled at the Tsutsumi Plant in Aichi, Japan and uses the same TNGA-K platform that underpins the Crown sedan.

The high-strength TNGA-K platform is the first defense against noise intrusion, curbing vibration through the steering, floor and structure. Suspension tuning resists road surface disturbances and tire noise is reduced via strategically placed insulation and thoughtful tire/wheel construction. Engineers also undertook extensive analysis of noise transmission paths and filled spaces around door frames, window openings and wiring harnesses for enhanced cabin quietness. Even the inner rocker and bulkhead are connected with adhesive to minimize noise.

The Toyota Crown Signia also uses acoustic glass on the front driver and passenger side windows to minimize noise in the cabin. Insulation and body sealing material are placed throughout the structure, between the engine bay and cabin, under the carpeting and above the headliner for additional sound-deadening. The materials and their placement were optimized to minimize noise in the frequencies that typically interfere with conversation.

The Signature Hybrid The 2025 Crown Signia is equipped with the Toyota Hybrid System (THS), standard. This system’s primary components include a 2.5-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine, a hybrid transaxle, and a bi-polar Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery. All these systems work together, using a combination of a gas engine and electric motors to drive the vehicle’s wheels for a balance of optimum power and fuel efficiency, depending on the driving conditions.

The hybrid transaxle houses four components: two electric motor-generators (MG1 and MG2); a single planetary gear; and a reduction gear to the final drive. MG1 serves primarily as a generator, driven by the gasoline engine, and provides a charge to hybrid battery. It also serves as the engine’s starter motor. MG2 drives the front wheels alone or in tandem with the internal combustion engine as needed. MG2 also acts as a generator, recovering kinetic energy when coasting or braking and converting it to electrical charge for the battery. In certain conditions, MG2 can also power the vehicle in full electric (EV) mode at low speeds.

The Crown Signia’s 230.4V bi-polar NiMH traction battery has a capacity of 5.0 Ahr and stores electricity for use by the motor generators. The battery is a compact unit that is located entirely beneath the rear seats, avoiding any intrusion in the rear cargo area. Its bi-polar construction helps reduce the overall battery size and weight, and benefits performance, since bipolar electrodes minimize the internal electrical resistance.

The 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine uses variable valve timing to utilize the efficiency of Atkinson cycle operation. This timing provides a shorter compression stroke and longer power stroke, resulting in excellent fuel efficiency and low emissions. The engine turns MG1 to charge the battery and provides power to the front wheels alongside MG2. Pairing this engine with Crown Signia’s standard electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission provides exceptionally smooth, shift-free power delivery.

Crown Signia also comes standard with selectable NORMAL, ECO and SPORT driving modes that let the driver tailor drivetrain performance. SPORT mode sharpens throttle response, enhancing the fun-to-drive experience. ECO mode changes the throttle and climate control logic to maximize efficiency, while NORMAL mode is ideal for everyday driving. Additionally, an EV (Electric Vehicle) mode allows electric-only driving at low speeds for short distances.

Overall, the Toyota Hybrid System delivers an EPA-estimated 39/37/38 MPG (city/highway/combined) rating and the Crown Signia can go from zero to 60 MPH in 7.1 seconds.

Elevated Handling with Standard AWD The Toyota Crown Signia delivers the best of both worlds: sedan-like driving comfort and SUV versatility. It has a 6.7-inch ground clearance, 74-inch overall width, and 112.2-inch wheelbase for a firmly planted, car-like feel. The 25.8-inch hip point gives it a lifted seating position for easy ingress and egress and an elevated view of the road.

Equipped with Toyota’s electronic On-Demand AWD standard, the Crown Signia’s AWD system takes maximum advantage of the hybrid powertrain’s benefits while also being capable of towing up to 2,700 pounds.

Instead of using a transfer case and driveshaft to send power to the rear wheels, the AWD system employs a separate rear-mounted electric motor (MGR) to send power to the rear wheels when needed, like when cornering or in slippery conditions. The front and rear wheel driving force distribution is precisely controlled between 100:0 and 20:80, for enhanced fuel efficiency and comfortable driving performance. MGR not only provides power to the rear wheels but can also deliver power proactively in ideal conditions to improve driving dynamics and act as a generator, providing charge to the Hybrid battery when coasting or braking.

A blend of lightweight, high-strength materials support rigidity, like a ring frame structure in the rear, a combination of plate spot and laser welds on the body, and the use of structural adhesive throughout the frame. The steering gearbox is mounted directly to the suspension cross member for a direct steering feel that minimizes line correction. Aero-stabilizing underbody panels with a “stepped” texture help control airflow under the vehicle a firmly planted ride.

Toyota Crown Signia’s suspension consists of a MacPherson-type strut in the front and multilink rear suspension. Toyota engineers focused on reducing vibrations felt by the driver and passengers and have equipped Crown Signia’s suspension with swing valve shock absorbers, a soft suspension bushing, and a dynamic damper on the front suspension. Polyurethane coated coil springs in the front help provide a smooth ride and high-damping structural adhesive on the body and reinforced seat mounting points reduces shake generated by the road.

Toyota Crown Signia’s handling is bolstered by an electronically controlled brake system featuring Active Cornering Assist, which engages the stability control to reduce understeer in certain cornering situations, so the driver feels the enhanced agility, not the system’s operation.

Creature Comfort for All Toyota Crown Signia keeps drivers and passengers plugged-in when it comes to charging devices. A vertical wireless Qi charger with charge indicator in the middle console holds a device in place while charging and maximizes space. There are also three USB-C and a 12V charging port for use in the front seat, standard. For rear seat passengers, two USB-Type C ports are standard.

The front seat cup holder is designed with everyday functionality in mind. Its recessed design helps prevent drinks from spilling over to the shifter side and there is also a partition in the middle of the cup holder, maximizing its utility to fit long items like phones, tablets, and wallets. Bottle holders add storage on the front doors, along with one water bottle holder on each rear door.

In the rear, passengers will enjoy the comfort and convenience of dedicated air vents, two cup holders, a rear bottle holder, and seatback pockets standard. Cargo space is abundant on Crown Signia with a rear deck that’s made for an active lifestyle, including a tonneau cover and aluminum scuff plate.

When there is a need for more room, the Crown Signia’s 60/40 second-row fold-flat seats with extension panel are ready to accommodate cargo needs. Once folded flat, the cargo area becomes a six-and-a-half-foot long storage area, ready to accommodate items like skis, golf clubs, or luggage. The rear power liftgate allows for hands-free operation, and an easy-to-use rear seat release can be accessed from rear liftgate opening.

Connected Services The Toyota Crown Signia comes with a variety of connected service capabilities and trials:

• Drive Connect* : Includes one-year trial subscription of Cloud Navigation with Google Points of Interest (POI) data, Intelligent Assistant with Hey, Toyota, and Destination Assist.
• Service Connect* : Includes up to 10-year trial subscription with personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports.
• Safety Connect* : Includes up to 10-year trial subscription with Emergency Assistance, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator.
• Wi-Fi Connect*: Includes up-to a 30-day or 3GB trial (whichever comes first) with AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and Integrated Streaming Apple Music® and Amazon Music compatibility; Integrated Streaming requires separate subscriptions to third-party provider services.
• Remote Connect* : Includes 1-year trial subscription; Remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your mobile phone or smartwatch. Includes Digital Key capability on Limited Grade, which allows drivers and guests to use a smartphone as a key fob.

*Subscription required after trial period. 4G network dependent.

Safety & Convenience The 2025 Toyota Crown Signia will come with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 (TSS 3.0) standard. This suite of active safety and driver assistance technologies includes:

• Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection
• Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
• Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
• Lane Tracing Assist
• Road Sign Assist
• Automatic High Beams
• Proactive Driving Assist

It also has additional convenience features such as Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and Safe Exit Alert. An Advanced Technology package is also available on the Limited grade, adding Front Cross-Traffic Alert and Lane Change Assist.

The 2025 Toyota Crown Signia is also equipped with eight airbags, including side curtain airbags. Toyota’s Star Safety System includes Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Brake Assist, Anti-lock Braking System, and Smart Stop Technology.

The Crown Signia Limited grade has the available advanced functionality of Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) when equipped with the Limited grade’s Advanced Technology Package and an active Drive Connect subscription or trial. TJA is a feature that helps ease the burden of a stressful stop-and-go traffic jam by providing control of the vehicle steering, braking and acceleration at speeds under 25 mph. TJA is to be used in accordance with applicable laws, and the driver monitor camera must confirm the driver’s eyes are on the road for hands-free operation. The required Drive Connect subscription for Traffic Jam Assist comes as a 1-year trial on the Limited grade.

2025 Toyota Crown Signia Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)*

Limited Warranty & ToyotaCare Toyota’s 36-month/36,000 mile basic new-vehicle warranty applies to all components other than normal wear and maintenance items. Additional 60-month warranties cover the powertrain for 60,000 miles and against perforation from corrosion for 60 months with no mileage limitation. Hybrid-related components that require repairs needed to correct defects in materials or workmanship are covered for 8 years/100,000 miles, whichever comes first from original date of first use when sold as new. The HV battery is covered for 10 years/150,000 miles, whichever comes first, and is transferrable across ownership.

Toyota Crown Signia also comes with ToyotaCare, a plan covering normal factory-scheduled maintenance, for two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first, and 2 years of Roadside Assistance, regardless of mileage.

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About Toyota Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. for more than 65 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships.

Toyota directly employs more than 49,000 people in the U.S. who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of more than 34 million cars and trucks at our nine manufacturing plants. By 2025, Toyota’s 10th plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, Toyota currently offers 29 electrified options.

Through its Driving Possibilities initiative, the Toyota USA Foundation has committed to creating innovative educational programs within, and in partnership with, historically underserved and diverse communities near the company’s U.S. operating sites.

For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com .

Paul Hogard 469-292-6791 [email protected]

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