Where is the Toyota Tacoma Made? A Look at its Manufacturing Roots

For truck enthusiasts and everyday drivers alike, the Toyota Tacoma has long been a go-to choice for its legendary reliability, off-road capability, and enduring value. If you're considering a new Tacoma here in Riverside, you might be curious about its origins. While Toyota is a Japanese company, the Tacoma has a significant manufacturing footprint right here in North America.

At Toyota of Riverside, we believe in transparency and helping our customers understand every aspect of their potential new vehicle. Let's delve into where the highly popular Toyota Tacoma is assembled.

The Toyota Tacoma: A Proud Product of Mexico

For many years, the Toyota Tacoma's production has been concentrated in Mexico, serving the North American market. While some Tacoma production did occur in the United States in the past, Toyota has exclusively manufactured the Tacoma in Mexico since late 2021. This move consolidated production to optimize efficiency and leverage Toyota's significant investments in its Mexican manufacturing facilities.

Specifically, the Toyota Tacoma is assembled at two state-of-the-art plants:

• Toyota Motor Manufacturing de Baja California (TMMBC) in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico: This plant has been a cornerstone of Tacoma production for many years, assembling complete vehicles since 2005.
• Toyota Motor Manufacturing de Guanajuato (TMMGT) in Apaseo el Grande, Guanajuato, Mexico: This newer facility began Tacoma production in late 2019, further bolstering the truck's manufacturing capacity for the North American market.

These two facilities work in tandem to produce the robust supply of Tacomas that arrive at dealerships like Toyota of Riverside. Both plants operate under Toyota's stringent global quality standards, ensuring that every Tacoma meets the brand's reputation for durability and excellence.

Why is Manufacturing Location Important?

Understanding where your vehicle is made can offer insights into several aspects:

• Supply Chain Resilience: Having production facilities closer to major markets, like the U.S., can help with quicker delivery times and greater resilience against global supply chain disruptions.
• Economic Impact: Toyota's manufacturing operations in Mexico provide significant employment and economic contributions to the region, creating a strong industrial ecosystem.
• Quality Control: Regardless of the geographical location, Toyota implements its rigorous Toyota Production System (TPS), known globally for its emphasis on efficiency, waste reduction, and uncompromising quality control at every stage of assembly. This means a Tacoma built in Mexico adheres to the same high standards as any Toyota vehicle produced elsewhere in the world.

Experience the Toyota Tacoma at Toyota of Riverside

The manufacturing location of the Toyota Tacoma in Mexico is a testament to Toyota's strategic global production network, designed to efficiently deliver high-quality vehicles to its customers. When you choose a new Tacoma from Toyota of Riverside, you're not just getting a capable truck; you're getting a vehicle built with precision and care, backed by Toyota's legendary commitment to reliability.

We invite you to visit Toyota of Riverside to explore our extensive inventory of new Toyota Tacoma trucks. Our knowledgeable team is here to answer any questions you have about the Tacoma's features, capabilities, and, yes, even where it's proudly made. Take a test drive and experience firsthand why the Tacoma remains a leader in its class.