ERLANGER, Ky., Jan. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2016, Toyota
achieved another record year of North American vehicle production
with 2,124,608 vehicles built at its North American vehicle
assembly plants. Production volume was up 4.4 percent over the
previous year total of 2,035,028 vehicles.
Toyota's total vehicle production in North America since 1986 has reached more than
30 million. Key drivers of last year's increased production include
low fuel prices, continued stability in the overall economy and
strong customer demand for trucks and SUVs.
"Our success is driven by the talent and dedication of the men
and women who manufacture our products here in the U.S.," said
Jim Lentz, CEO of Toyota Motor North
America (TMNA). "Every part and every vehicle that rolls off
the line reflects our commitment to safety, quality, value, and,
above all, our passion for exceeding customer expectations."
Toyota marked milestone anniversaries in 2016 for the following
manufacturing facilities:
- Cambridge, Ontario - 30
years
- Georgetown, Kentucky - 30
years
- Princeton, Indiana - 20
years
- Buffalo, West Virginia - 20
years
- Huntsville, Alabama - 15
years
The company also broke ground for its 15th,
state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Apaseo el Grande, Guanajuato in November; the new plant is
scheduled to begin Corolla production in 2019.
Toyota produces 13 models in North
America including: Avalon, Camry, Corolla, Highlander, RAV4,
Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma, Tundra, Lexus RX 350, Lexus ES 350, Yaris,
and Yaris iA. Toyota directly employs more than 44,000 people.
Toyota North
American Vehicle Production
|
Manufacturing
Site
|
Model
|
2016
|
2015
|
Toyota Motor
Manufacturing,
Kentucky, Inc.
(TMMK)
|
Avalon
|
43,800
|
56,928
|
Avalon
Hybrid
|
7,098
|
12,159
|
Camry
|
366,302
|
332,588
|
Camry
Hybrid
|
34,157
|
32,811
|
Venza
|
5,821
|
19,094
|
ES 350
|
43,588
|
4,088
|
Total
|
500,766
|
457,668
|
Toyota Motor
Manufacturing,
Indiana,
Inc.
(TMMI)
|
Highlander
|
222,578
|
192,905
|
Highlander
Hybrid
|
6,935
|
5,422
|
Sequoia
|
20,441
|
22,842
|
Sienna
|
151,905
|
154,478
|
Total
|
401,859
|
375,647
|
Toyota Motor
Manufacturing,
Mississippi, Inc.
(TMMMS)
|
Corolla
|
182,025
|
190,514
|
Total
|
182,025
|
190,514
|
Toyota Motor
Manufacturing,
Texas, Inc.
(TMMTX)
|
Tacoma
|
127,884
|
110,911
|
Tundra
|
133,767
|
121,999
|
Total
|
261,651
|
232,910
|
Subaru Indiana
Automotive, Inc. (SIA)
|
Camry
|
35,945
|
79,843
|
Total
|
35,945
|
79,843
|
Toyota Motor
Manufacturing Canada,
Inc. (TMMC)
|
Corolla
|
237,553
|
252,362
|
RX 350
|
105,887
|
87,974
|
RX 350
Hybrid
|
7,931
|
8,076
|
RAV4
|
250,345
|
242,311
|
Total
|
601,716
|
590,723
|
Toyota Motor
Manufacturing de Baja
California (TMMBC)
|
Tacoma
|
97,145
|
82,328
|
Total
|
97,145
|
82,328
|
Mazda Motor
Manufacturing de
Mexico S.A. de C.V. (MMVO)
|
Yaris / Yaris
iA
|
43,501
|
25,395
|
Total
|
43,501
|
25,395
|
Total Vehicle
Production
|
Grand
Total
|
2,124,608
|
2,035,028
|
Toyota North
American Engine Production in 2016
|
Manufacturing
Site
|
Engine
|
2016
|
Toyota Motor
Manufacturing, Kentucky,
Inc. (TMMK)
|
4-cylinder*
|
409,680
|
V6
|
210,058
|
Total
|
619,738
|
Toyota Motor
Manufacturing, West
Virginia, Inc. (TMMWV)**
|
4-cylinder
|
421,428
|
V6
|
241,457
|
Total
|
662,885
|
Toyota Motor
Manufacturing, Alabama,
Inc. (TMMAL)
|
4-cylinder
|
281,527
|
V6
|
266,193
|
V8
|
154,297
|
Total
|
702,017
|
Total Engine
Production
|
Grand
Total
|
1,984,640
|
|
|
*
|
Includes hybrid
engine production
|
**
|
TMMWV's total 6 speed
automatic transmission production for 2016 was 626,762
|
Note: Toyota subsidiaries Bodine Aluminum, Inc., in
Tennessee and Missouri, casts aluminum engine blocks,
cylinder heads, and engine brackets; Toyota Auto Body California
(TABC), Inc., in Long Beach
produces stamped/welded parts and steering columns; and Canadian
Auto Parts Toyota, Inc. (CAPTIN) in Delta, British Columbia makes aluminum wheels;
all produce components in North
America but are not included in the annual production
figures.
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM), creator of the Prius and the Mirai fuel cell
vehicle, is committed to advancing mobility through our Toyota and
Lexus brands. Over the past 60 years, we've produced more than 30
million cars and trucks in North
America, where we operate 14 manufacturing plants (10 in the
U.S.) and directly employ more than 44,000 people (more than 34,000
in the U.S.). Our 1,800 North American dealerships (nearly 1,500 in
the U.S.) sold almost 2.6 million cars and trucks (2.45 million in
the U.S.) in 2016 – and about 85 percent of all Toyota vehicles
sold over the past 15 years are still on the road
today.
Toyota partners with community, civic, academic, and
governmental organizations to address our society's most pressing
mobility challenges. We share company resources and extensive
know-how to support non-profits to help expand their ability to
assist more people move more places. For more information about
Toyota, visit www.toyotanewsroom.com.
Contact:
Kelly Stefanich
(812) 779-8268
Email: kelly.stefanich@toyota.com
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