ts (e-Axle parts manufactured from 2024) Star Transmission Cugir S.R.L. Cugir, Romania AT components Star Assembly S.R.L Sebes, Romania AT assemblies (9G), EV drive unit production from 2025   Manufactured in-house by Toyota Group New generation ATs (6-, 8-, and 10-speed), especially after TNGA, are manufactured by Aisin. In recent years, the group's ATs and e-Axles have been consolidated into Aisin. Toyota plants in Hokkaido (Japan) and...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/15

avoids the risk of losing sales simply because the car is equipped with a CVT. CVT overview and products: In May 2018, the Direct Shift-CVT (model: K120), which greatly improved the transmission efficiency in the low-speed range by adopting a launch gear started production. Direct Shift-CVT is a TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture) new generation mechanical CVT system that improves both driving performance and high environmental performance u...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/11/21

iland-produced vehicles accounted for the largest proportion of Toyota's imported vehicles and 30.1% of total sales in 2023.   Major Toyota Mexico related news for 2023 and beyond Began production of the new Tacoma Toyota launched the new Tacoma in the U.S. in November 2023. It is based on the TNGA-F global platform shared with the full-size pickup Tundra and the upcoming Land Cruiser. It is available with a 2.4L turbocharged i-FORCE gasolin...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/06/14

side the drum brake. The system was designed for subcompact cars, and the first model on which it was adopted was the Honda N-Box Slash. Toyota announced in 2015 that it had selected the new electronic brake system made by ADVICS for its fourth-generation Prius, which was the first model to use the TNGA platform. This new system was designed for hybrid vehicles and uses a motor and hydraulic brake co-operatively for regenerative braking. It has b...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/04/11

Star Assembly S.R.L Sebes, Romania EV drive unit launch in 2025, AT (9G)   Manufactured in-house by Toyota Group In-house production of ATs is consolidated into 6-speed ATs at Toyota Motor Hokkaido in Japan and TMMWV in the U.S. Other new-generation ATs (6-, 8-, and 10-speed), especially after TNGA, are manufactured by Aisin. In recent years, the group's ATs and e-Axles have been consolidating at Aisin.   Honda In-house AT production site...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/03/21

l cell EV, the powerful hybrid EV - Innova HyCross, the electrified Innova HyCross flex fuel prototype, the Hyryder CNG, a specially modified Hilux as an Emergency Response Vehicle.   The HyCross flex fuel prototype is a new concept. In a vehicle cutaway, TKM presented its hybrid technology with a TNGA Engine and E-drive technology.   Innova HyCross flex fuel prototype Cut Sections of TNGA engine and e-drive   Toyota featured the Inno...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/03/08

risk of losing sales simply because the car is equipped with a CVT. CVT overview and products: In May 2018, Toyota started production of the Direct Shift-CVT (model: K120), which significantly improves transmission efficiency in the low-speed range by adopting a launch gear. Direct Shift-CVT is a TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture) new generation mechanical CVT system that improves both driving performance and high environmental performance u...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/11/16

electric ID. Buzz minivan.  2023 Lexus RZ battery electric compact premium crossover   The 2023 Lexus RZ is Lexus' first globally available battery electric offering, having had seven hybrid and plug-in hybrid models prior to the RZ. The RZ is also the first Lexus model to use the lightweight e-TNGA steel platform. Its body uses high-tensile steel panels and an aluminum hood to reduce weight and increase rigidity. The lithium-ion battery pack...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/10/16

mic Development Zone, Sichuan Province, in February 2023. FAW-Toyota will convert its Chengdu plant into a green manufacturing plant and produce SUV models equipped with Toyota's latest HEV system. Production capacity is expected to be 36,000 units per year. The Chengdu plant has already introduced TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture) and has capabilities to produce commercial vehicles and passenger cars.  According to an announcement by the...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/09/13

astically changing the landscape of the factory by incorporating the concepts of the Toyota Production System (TPS). Source: Toyota press release (2023.6.13)   Multi-pathway platform Multi-pathway platform (The vehicle is a Crown BEV) (Source: Toyota press release (2023.6.13))   The e-TNGA platform used by the bZ4X and Lexus RZ and the platform for BEVs to be introduced in 2026 are dedicated to BEVs, but the multi-pathway platform c...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/07/14

bZ3 and bZ4X (44th International Vienna Motor Symposium, organized by the Austrian Society of Automotive Engineers (ÖVK) and the Institute for Powertrains and Automotive Technology (IFA), Vienna University of Technology; Picture: © Toyota Motor Corporation)   Toyota has developed the E-TNGA platform as dedicated platform for battery electric vehicles. To ensure synergies and reduce costs, Toyota cooperates with partners in the develo...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/06/13

nmentally friendly alternative towards carbon neutrality. Toyota Prius HEV Concept Toyota Corolla Cross Hydrogen Concept   Toyota bZ4X   Toyota's first BEV, the bZ4X, also joined the event. Launched locally in Thailand in November 2022, this electric SUV rides on Toyota's new e-TNGA modular platform. The bZ4x AWD model comes with separate front and rear 80 kW motors driving the front and rear axles. The maximum power is 218 D...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/04/11

side the drum brake. The system was designed for subcompact cars, and the first model on which it was adopted was the Honda N-Box Slash. Toyota announced in 2015 that it had selected the new electronic brake system made by ADVICS for its fourth-generation Prius, which was the first model to use the TNGA platform. This new system was designed for hybrid vehicles and uses a motor and hydraulic brake co-operatively for regenerative braking. It has b...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/03/31

at no cost for a limited time by registering for a free trial.   A cutaway model of the 4th generation Toyota Prius, released in December 2015, was on display at the event. As a cutaway model, it was the 4th generation and not the 5th generation Prius.   The 4th generation Toyota Prius adopts the TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture) as a platform, and has an engine that achieves a maximum thermal efficiency of 40%, a downsized transaxle with a...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/03/27

ves it is important to prepare all possible paths to carbon neutrality. Toyota will continue to contribute to the realization of carbon neutrality by offering a full lineup of products in every direction.   Toyota's BEV development, efficiency of development by introduction of dedicated platform e-TNGA e-TNGA, a dedicated BEV platform (Source: Toyota) (Left) Quick   Development lead time (Middle) Flexibly   TNGA mixed production (Ri...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/03/16

omania AT assemblies, AT components (9G)   Toyota, Daihatsu In-house ATs are produced at the Kinuura Plant, Toyota Motor Hokkaido, and in the United States, mainly for markets outside Japan, including FWD 4- and 6-speed automatic transmissions. In addition, new-generation ATs, especially after TNGA (FWD 8-speed, RWD 10-speed, etc.) are produced at Aisin. In recent years, the group's ATs and e-Axles have been consolidating at Aisin. Daihatsu ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/03/09

d an array of advanced electrified and green alternate fuel technologies. It has displayed newly launched Innova Hycross, as well as the Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Vellfire, and Camry Hybrid. Other exhibits also include BEVs (battery electric vehicles) such as the bZ4X, the first model to use the new e-TNGA electric vehicle architecture developed in collaboration with Subaru. Hydrogen based vehicles such as the Mirai FCEV, Corolla Cross H2 Concept, f...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/02/06

s were 2,808 units consisted of 920 of the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, 624 of the Innova Hybrid, and 437 of the Nissan Kicks e-Power.   Major EV models launched in 2022 OEM/Brand Model Segment Remarks Toyota bZ4X EV Midsize SUV The model was unveiled in November 2022. It is based on the e-TNGA, a modular platform exclusively for EVs. Equipped with a 71.4 kWh lithium-ion battery, it offers a range of 500 km and is priced starting from ID...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/01/27

69-76km (WLTP) and the ability to drive emission-free up to 135km/h. When the EV battery is depleted, it is able to operate as an HEV over a distance of 83km, making this technology a good alternative to full electric vehicles.   Further, Toyota has co-developed a new BEV platform, the so called eTNGA with a driving range of up to 450km, together with Subaru.   Under the sub brand bZ, which stands for beyond Zero, Toyota has recently launched ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/01/12

ant to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Toyota Motor Thailand and underline its position as the leader in the electrified vehicle market.   Toyota's first BEV model, the bZ4X, which has recently made its local launch, was also put on display. This 100% electric mid-size SUV sits on Toyota's new e-TNGA modular platform with low center of gravity and greater body rigidity. The bZ4X owns separate front and rear 80 kW motors driving the front and r...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/12/21