design expresses inspiration from the next-generation BEV concept LF-ZC, and embodies the new Lexus design. It creates an elegant and clean world view.   The prototype's body dimensions are 5,140mm in length, 1,920mm in width, and 1,555/1,560mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,950mm. Based on the TNGA platform (GA-K), it is available in BEV and HEV versions.   The BEV version will have a range of about 685km (CLTC mode). The FWD model ES350e (...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/07

th 702,017 engines, combined for a North American production total of 1,984,640 engines in 2016. On April 10, Toyota announced a USD 1.33 billion investment in Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. (TMMK) for modernizing the production process for vehicles using Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA), including the updating of equipment and construction of an all-new paint shop. This announcement adds to the USD 530 million investment announc...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/02

rograms at H2HQ opening in California Toyota to supply Rehlko with fuel cell modules from Georgetown plant On November 28, Toyota announced the launch of the all-new 2024 i-FORCE Tacomas at Toyota’s U.S. dealerships in December, with i-FORCE MAX hybrid models expected in spring 2024. Built on the TNGA-F global truck platform shared with Tundra, Sequoia and upcoming Land Cruiser, the all-new Tacoma was designed specifically for the U.S. market b...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/04/30

bZ7 e-TNGA/e-SUBARU GLOBAL PF Mid- to large-size electric sedan. Its concept model was displayed at Auto Guangzhou in Nov. 2024, and its production model at Auto Shanghai in Apr. 2025. It will be built at GAC Toyota's plant....

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2025/04/28

bZ5 e-TNGA/e-SUBARU GLOBAL PF Mid-size electric crossover SUV coupe designed for Generation Z and developed jointly with BYD. Its concept model, bZ Sport Crossover, was displayed at Auto Shanghai 2023, and its production model at Auto China 2024. Its model name was renamed from bZ3C to bZ5, and its orders were started at Auto Shanghai in Apr. 2025. The cruising range (CLTC mode) will be 550 km and 630 km....

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2025/04/28

RZ e-TNGA/e-SUBARU GLOBAL PF Mid-size electric crossover SUV that is the first pure EV model of the Lexus brand. The 4WD version was launched in Feb. 2023, and the FWD one was at the end of 2023. It has a range of 614km for the FWD version and 520km, 455km for the 4WD one (CLTC mode). A facelift is scheduled at the end of 2025, and the fully redesigned BEV system will be equipped....

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2025/04/28

bZ4X e-TNGA/e-SUBARU GLOBAL PF Mid-size electric crossover SUV jointly developed with Subaru. The first model of the bZ Series to adopt the e-TNGA platform. It was launched in Oct. 2022. It is built at FAW Toyota's NEV plant in Tianjin and GAC Toyota's Nansha plant in Guangzhou. It has a range (CLTC mode) of 400 km, 615 km for an FWD model and 560 km for a 4WD model. A facelift is scheduled in 2026....

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2025/04/28

attery. The 610km-range variant is powered by a 165kW/210Nm PMSM and a 67.92kWh LFP battery.  On December 20, GAC Toyota officially put its 2nd-phase New Energy Vehicle (NEV) capacity expansion project in Nansha District, Guangzhou into operation. The project will produce the bZ4X, the first e-TNGA mid-sized battery electric SUV, with an annual capacity of 200,000 units. The project aims to build a low-environmental-burden plant by introduci...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/04/25

e new ES. Deepening the expression of elegance, the design creates a clean, welcoming atmosphere. The all-new ES measures 5,140 (+165 compared to conventional model) mm in length, 1,920 (+55) mm in width, 1,555/1,560 (+110/115) mm in height, and 2,950 (+80) mm in wheelbase. With the newly developed TNGA GA-K platform, the new ES supports both HEV and BEV powertrains. For HEV models, the ES300h adopts a 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder hybrid system fo...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/23

Trailseeker e-TNGA/e-SUBARU GLOBAL PF Subaru's second EV. It is one size larger than the Soltera (overall length is +6 inches or more), has two rows of seats, and was jointly developed by Subaru and Toyota. It was first unveiled at the New York Motor Show in April 2025. It has AWD with two motors located front and rear. Maximum system output is 375hp, and the vehicle is said to have a range of over 260 miles per charge. Production is planned at t...

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2025/04/23

Solterra e-TNGA/e-SUBARU GLOBAL PF An electric SUV jointly developed with Toyota. Toyota's version is the bZ4X. The standard version for the U.S. market is an AWD version equipped with two motors. The motors have a combined maximum output of 215hp. Driving range on a single charge is 228 miles (EPA mode). The upgraded model was unveiled at the New York Motor Show in April 2025. It will feature a new front and rear design, a larger capacity drive...

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2025/04/23

eering wheel heater Full display mirror Steel wheel (17 inch) Heat pump system Front multi function monocular camera Front long-range millimeter-wave radar sensor Rear/rear side short and medium millimeter-wave radar sensor ×2 Toyota Safety Sense P-ECU On-board charger for PHV/EV Front seat frame (TNGA) Catalyst for gasoline engine Pawl type one way clutch Creep-free bearing Tonneau cover Condenser HVAC (heat pump) Heater core (heat pump) Connec...

Who Supplies Whom  Updated at: 2025/04/21

P3.0 platform. GAC Trumpchi plans to launch one new model, two PHEVs. For joint venture brands, GAC Honda launched the ZR-V e:HEV compact SUV and the Integra hatchback in February 2023. GAC Toyota is expected to launch and upgrade 12 dual-engine products to realize the electric hybridization of all TNGA models. The first batch of two models, which are the Frontlander compact crossover SUV and the Levin GT compact sedan, will feature the new 5th-g...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/04/17

g metal structure component 3rd row seat frame CMF (Common Module Family) seat frame Seat frame rear back Seat frame CRS anchor Seat frame rear cushion Seat box Rear seat back panel Seat metal structure component Seat back Seat frame (Tier 2, Supply to: Lear Automotive (Thailand)) Front seat frame (TNGA) Seat frame (Tier 2, Supply To: TACHI-S Automotive Seating (Thailand)) Rear seat cushion frame stay Seat frame component Front seat back suspensi...

Who Supplies Whom  Updated at: 2025/04/17

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

la Axio and other models. Operations were suspended from the second shift on January 19  to the second shift on January 24 due to checks on some production processes. On July 19, Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) launched the fully redesigned Aqua, a hybrid (HV) compact car. The new model uses the TNGA (GA-B) platform to achieve high body rigidity and quietness as well as a stable driving feel. In addition, by extending the wheelbase by 50mm com...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/04/01

or three days and on Production Line #2 two days. Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.’s Kyoto Plant will also have holiday shift operation on Saturday August 29. On August 31, Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) released the all-new urban subcompact SUV Yaris Cross. Similar to the Yaris hatchback, it uses the TNGA platform (GA-B) to pursue a lightweight, highly rigid body with a low center of gravity. Gasoline and hybrid versions are available, each equippe...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/04/01

minivans in eight years, in Japan on June 21. Following the previous models, the Alphard and Vellfire is produced at Toyota Auto Body Co., Ltd.'s Inabe Plant, with the aim to sell a total of 8,500 units per month of the two models (approximately 70% Alphard and 30% Vellfire). The new models use the TNGA platform (GA-K) optimized for minivans. Straight rockers are adopted along with a V-shaped brace installed in the rear-lower part of the vehicle,...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/04/01

l be suspended on August 5 and 6. On August 2, Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) released the all-new Land Cruiser (300 Series). It is a completely improved version of the previous model (200 Series) introduced in 2007, retaining the frame structure but newly adopting the GA-F platform based on the TNGA concept. The powertrain consists of a newly developed 3.5L V6 twin-turbo gasoline engine or a 3.3L V6 twin-turbo diesel engine combined with a Di...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/04/01

, specialized technology, and marketing. Moreover, Huawei’s ICT product line will be utilized to give Guangzhou Automobile end-to-end solution capabilities and begin the process of reforming for the big data era. On May 6, GAC Group released an announcement on GAC Toyota and GAC Toyota Engine’s TNGA project. According to the announcement, GAC Toyota will start the Phase I and Phase II NEV production capacity expansion project. It will spend C...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/03/26