Toyota's San
Antonio plant begins production of the all-new, all-hybrid
Sequoia
SAN
ANTONIO, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota
Motor Manufacturing, Texas (Toyota
Texas) celebrates the start of production for the all-new,
all-hybrid Toyota Sequoia – electrified with passion and power.
This born in Texas, built by
Texans SUV has gone all-hybrid with the twin-turbo V6 hybrid
i-FORCE Max powertrain, boasting exceptional horsepower and torque
while minimizing fuel costs and carbon footprint.
"The third-generation Sequoia marks a new era of electrified
vehicles that will help move us closer to carbon neutrality while
delivering on and exceeding customer expectations for this iconic
SUV," said Kevin Voelkel, president
of Toyota Texas. "Our team members are beyond proud to add the
Sequoia to our Texas-built
production line-up and take on new challenges as we deliver
vehicles that customers love and fit their lifestyles."
Sequoia's New Texas Home
In 2019 Toyota announced a
$391 million investment in Toyota
Texas, which paved the way for the all-new Tundra and Sequoia to be
built exclusively in Texas. The
Sequoia starts a new chapter of advanced manufacturing at Toyota
Texas, where more than 3,800 Toyota employees and 5,300 on-site
suppliers spent thousands of hours preparing for its debut. The
team incorporated new manufacturing techniques, such as innovative
laser welding technology and a modified production process to stamp
the largest sheet of metal in Toyota history.
The all-new 2023 Toyota Sequoia lives up to its powerful and
legendary namesake, thanks to a head-turning new look, luxurious
comfort, impressive technology and the perfect blend of performance
and efficiency. Coupled with Toyota's long-lasting quality,
durability and reliability, the three-row SUV is sure to stand tall
in the large-size SUV segment when it hits dealerships next month.
The Sequoia launches with the Capstone grade, a premium collection
of features exclusive to vehicles manufactured at Toyota Texas.
Deeper San Antonio
Roots
To commemorate the Sequoia's new home, Toyota
Texas donated a combined $100,000 to
the San Antonio River Foundation and the San Antonio Parks
Foundation. The donations will support the proliferation and
preservation of trees, and environmental stewardship initiatives on
the south side of San Antonio.
Toyota's total investment in San
Antonio has grown to more than $3.1
billion.
"We are truly excited that the new Toyota Sequoia is being
manufactured in San Antonio at the
company's upgraded facility. This is another welcome milestone
demonstrating Toyota's confidence in our city and workforce," said
Mayor Ron Nirenberg.
"I had the privilege of working with Toyota when they made the
decision to come to San Antonio in
2002," said Judge Wolff. "For nearly 20 years, they have been a
great corporate leader. Together with their supply partners they
have added more than 7,000 jobs for Bexar
County residents. We are excited to celebrate Toyota's local
production of the all-new, all-hybrid Sequoia."
To learn more about the all-new, all-hybrid Sequoia and obtain
media assets visit
https://pressroom.toyota.com/vehicle/2023-toyota-sequoia/.
Toyota Texas is
Hiring
To apply, visit www.toyotatracktexas.com.
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of
the cultural fabric in the U.S. for more than 60 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 39,000 people in the U.S.
who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of
nearly 32 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, a
quarter of the company's 2021 U.S. sales were electrified.
To help inspire the next generation for a career in
STEM-based fields, including mobility, Toyota launched its virtual
education hub at www.TourToyota.com with an immersive
experience and chance to virtually visit many of our U.S.
manufacturing facilities. The hub also includes a series of free
STEM-based lessons and curriculum through Toyota USA Foundation partners, virtual field trips
and more. For more information about Toyota,
visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.
Media Contact:
Luisa Casso
210-268-2732
Luisa.casso@toyota.com
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