WHICH TOYOTA & LEXUS MODELS ARE STILL BUILT IN JAPAN? EVERY TOYOTA/LEXUS FACTORY IN JAPAN EXPLAINED

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Жыл бұрын

Will the all new 2025 Toyota 4Runner still be built in Japan? What about the upcoming 2024 Land Cruiser Prado and Lexus GX 550 - where will they be built? In fact, which Toyota and Lexus vehicles are still built in Japan? Automotive Engineer David Chao gives you the most comprehensive list of all the Toyota and Lexus models built in Japan and exactly which factory they come from. David not only talks about where they are built, but also gives insight about each of the Toyota factories in Japan as he has visited virtually all of them. This is an updated version of the previously posted video about Toyota/Lexus plants in Japan.
Automotive Press is owned and managed by David Koichi Chao, a global expert in the field of automotive evaluation, consulting, and strategy. David is known around the world as an authentic specialist of Lean/Agile Thinking or Toyota Production System. Born and raised in Japan, David has an engineering degree from University of British Columbia and post-graduate education from MIT and Harvard Business School in Boston.

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@letsee9215 Жыл бұрын

No matter what the popular opinion is, anything that says 'Made in Japan' is built to outlast the same thing manufactured elsewhere.

@raymondreiff8170 Жыл бұрын

I also liked how well one of my Canadian Honda's were built I had the same exact model built in America was just not built a well overall.

@dereknbanjo Жыл бұрын

My Subaru was the same way. 240,000 miles in 5 years. Still going storm. All original parts on the engine. It uses oil like all the boxers do but no issues at all. Now I have a 4 Runner. Can't wait to see how long it will go.

@gilletteguy787 Жыл бұрын

Indeed anything made by Toyota in Japan always will be a way better quality than manufactured even by themselves in another countries i have seen that first hand on my 32 years working as Parts Specialist even in the parts you see the differences.

@patchesohoulihan9826 Жыл бұрын

Just to prove your point about built-in Japan over and will use Canada as the other country. Purchased a 2023 RX500H, and it was built in Canada. Rear doors need to be pushed hard to close, and they almost need to be slammed. Ones built in Japan have no issues with the rear doors.

@miriamvivo4279 Жыл бұрын

I will buy one made in japan over anywhere else every time. Japan numero uno

@seannotaro473 Жыл бұрын

Love it, Japanese manufacturing is superb. Incredible attention to detail

@jsfbay1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you David for this information. You are unique in the KZfaq car review space, coming from an automotive engineering perspective. Thank you again

@alabama2uz Жыл бұрын

I own a GX and 4runner built in the Tahara plant, and 2 Tundras built in America. The fit and finish from Japan is amazing. The American built trucks are just incredible, but not amazing.

@bubba4072 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, David! I hope you're able to take us on a tour of the Tahara plant someday. I believe that their work ethic is second to none.

@marcprobin1659 Жыл бұрын

Thank you David. Now I know where my 2023 Prius is coming from. I have actually just returned from Japan about 2 weeks ago and I went to the Toyota Museum in Nagoya. That was a fun experience!

@rdavisi Жыл бұрын

Very easy to know which one is made in Japan. Vin# always starts with the letter "J".

@rugged9769 Жыл бұрын

I’ve bought 4 brand new Lexus so far, 2002 ES, 2015 RX, 2016 NX, and a few weeks ago 2023 GX. Believe all of them were built in Japan. Sold the ES a while ago and my kids have RX and NX. I’ll keep my GX for a long time

@eg4449 Жыл бұрын

You sure will...congrats

@patchesohoulihan9826 Жыл бұрын

Went to the dealer looking to buy a GX and ended up buying a RX500H F-sport performance. The sales consultant said it was worth driving, and it was. Have to replace the car I use for work now and looking at an older GX and Landcruiser. Definitely will be modifying it for off-road use also. Need a naturally aspirated V8 in my life for as long as I can drive it. Hopefully, the new GX and Landcruiser will keep it, but know it will be a turbocharged V6.

@rutgershouses Жыл бұрын

@@patchesohoulihan9826 better hurry up and grab that 2023 before that turbo v6 comes out I traded my 2018 4Runner for the 2023 Lexus GX 460 that V8 is so smooth

@mobinchishti Жыл бұрын

Great video David. Appreciate the wealth of knowledge you shared and excited for the group trip to visit Japan and the various Toyota factories with you.

@JJEJ88 Жыл бұрын

amazing insight! thank you for making these videos for us to enjoy!

@LVbibby Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the informative video.

@engtrax58 Жыл бұрын

Thank you David for your informative and great videos 🙏👍

@Robert-un3cf Жыл бұрын

Great information, thanks.

@moathmohammad9796 Жыл бұрын

Great video David go ahead 👌

@user-gk3kf6hn6s Жыл бұрын

Great content, as usual. Big thanks from Saudi Arabia.

@zuhawk15 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information and your hard work.

@stevennunamaker3355 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting and thank you for your information

@MrBe787 Жыл бұрын

Very informative video!

@seumasmackinlay Жыл бұрын

Fascinating! 👍😁

@golferpro1241 Жыл бұрын

Thank you David. Excellent as usual! My ‘04 RX330 was built in the Kyushu plant in 08/03. 40,700 on it!

@DLewis-pc2op Жыл бұрын

We love you David........thanks

@moab1195 Жыл бұрын

Thanks David

@angelclemente9501 9 ай бұрын

Thank you sir. As a toyota and lexus brand lover, the information is awesome!

@rightlanehog3151 Жыл бұрын

David, If the humble Hino plant in Hamura 17:59 has a spare Land Cruiser Prado looking for a good home, I will be happy to take it. I will let the snobs have the ones made in Tahara. 😉 On a serious note, my chief concern about the upcoming TNGA-F Lexus GX, Prado and 4Runner is whether they will be big enough inside or suffer from the same shrunken interiors seen in the new generation of LX, Tundra and Sequoia. 🤨 When we discuss the Corolla Touring and Fielder, your friend Kirk recently did a very popular video on Corolla wagons which are currently unobtainable in North America. Of course, the Prado was considered unobtainable until very recently 🤩

@karimsadredini8875 Жыл бұрын

Top notch info man. Greatly appreciated. Old school made in Japan and made in Germany Automobiles and motorcycles were something else and remain the same today, although a rarity.

@village_mayor Жыл бұрын

Very informative video! I was one of the first 2022 NX owners (luckily without the recall) and it was built in Japan. The quality is pretty good

@beri232 Жыл бұрын

As a Canadian…. I far prefer buying Japanese-made vehicles. Our workers and facilities just don’t have the same pride in workmanship and it shows in the autos. I currently own a 2022 RX350 (Canadian made) and a Mazda CX5 (Japanese made). Prior to this, we had several Japanese made Toyota’s. Lexus dealers here in Canada claim that the Canadian plants have won many prestigious awards for build quality but I just don’t believe it.

@oswaldburga9836 7 ай бұрын

as a Canadian, how one buy a japan made toyota?

@GO-kg2dw Жыл бұрын

When will we get new Lexus Gx or Prado release dates?

@paul_t_kendall Жыл бұрын

Sure hope you’re right about the 4Runner. I wonder if Toyota heard the uproar from the rumor that the 4runner production was moving to North America. I’ve owned many 4Runners, tacomas, tundras, and Fj cruisers. The North American made vehicles are not in the same class as the Japanese made. Just the facts. Might change down the road, but given the choice I’m buying Japanese. Good on Toyota for looking ahead with all of their North American manufacturing, hopefully it will help them survive the changing global landscape-big changes coming to the world as we know it.

@davidrector1450 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating video👍🏻. David, where are Hilux pickups made? I wish you could get back to Yoshiwara. I have a 2014 200 series that I will never sell. I assume it too came from Yoshiwara.

@dbsantanapr Жыл бұрын

Hi David. Here in Puerto Rico all of the trims for the current generation Rav4 are built in Japan (no idea which factories), except the TRD offroad (Canada).

@usbankusa Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. It is good to know that no matter how high wages in Japan are, some Lexus and other TOYOTA models are still manufactured in Japan to be sold in North America.

@pedrofernandez8729 Жыл бұрын

Do you know if the Kei cars for the Japanese market are made at a different plant?

@TacoMonster4eva Жыл бұрын

Do you know where the new Grand Highlander will be built? Thanks.

@TerryGrayTX Жыл бұрын

Thanks for connecting some dots for us! I was trying to piece together the origin of our prior-generation 2021 NX, and yes, it can be confusing. Between the company names (Toyota Motor Kyushu), city names (Miyawaka?), and plant names (Miyata), the average person living outside of Toyota ecosystem can't figure it out without some help & research.

@ZeeMan84 Жыл бұрын

Could do another video on other Japanese brands especially Honda and Acura models?

@bazinga615 Жыл бұрын

Thank you David. Great insight into Toyota production. As the world transitions into EVs, which Japanese factory do you believe will be the main focus in the future?

@dereknbanjo Жыл бұрын

This will be interesting as I read Toyota is really thinking about this and realizes that many countries in the world will not buy EV because of cost and infrastructure. I like their approach vs US and European makers going all in. This is a huge mistake in my opinion. I think they believe that somehow there is enough battery material to go around. Plus I look at charging times and see that customers on long distance trips like in the US will not go for these cars. I saw a Mercedes EV charging the other day and it was going to take 102 minutes to change from 18 to 80 percent. In that time I drove my car almost all the way to my home in Chattanooga from Birmingham, AL. Around town these cars are great but still not there for long distance travel. It's going to be interesting.

@genki_renie 11 ай бұрын

Hi david, how can we identify if the corolla you mentioned is made in japan? I live in Philippines. Thank you.

@raymondreiff8170 Жыл бұрын

Everyone wants a Japanese built Toyota Or Lexus because the Quality Different is CLEAR, Thanks for this Update 🇺🇸👍.

@raymondreiff8170 Жыл бұрын

Also building high Quality anything is Hard work if it were easy American's could build Quality Vehicles, We all know the Quality of so called American brands stacked full of Mexican and Chinese parts at 💩 for quality.

@rutgershouses Жыл бұрын

I got my beautiful GX v8!!!! Last of the v8 before they go v6

@raymondreiff8170 Жыл бұрын

@@rutgershouses And its going to be A Collector's V8 if it doesn't come back in the near future 👍🇺🇸.

@robertyoung1777 Жыл бұрын

This is very interesting. Funny, when I was a child in the 1960s, my parents thought products made in Japan were poor quality. Now it’s the other way around; products made in Japan are high quality. It’s a testament to the values and pride in craftsmanship that Japanese people care about.

@buildingAbiz Жыл бұрын

Can you please make a pdf or spreadsheet with this info?

@atomicorang 4 ай бұрын

David...The Motomachi is in my opinion Toyota "Death Star" . My wife proudly owns the 2024 Prius Limited Cutting Edge.❤ We love it coming from the 2017 Prius XLE White. You are the Ambassador for Toyota David.

@MrBigblue88 Жыл бұрын

which plant is used for building Toyota vehicles for the JDSF?

@GuillermoGonzalez-zelglez Жыл бұрын

Thanks David for the excellent videos, do you think the GX would be different some time in this future? And the new Land Cruiser would be 4, 6 or 8 cylinder? I’m interested in trading my 2019 4Runner trd off road premium for a GX should I wait? What do u think thanks again

@rutgershouses Жыл бұрын

Don’t wait do it I traded my 2018 4Runner trd off road for the 2022 Lexus GX 460 as you heard 2024 GX will be a v6 turbo which I don’t want , I wanted that beautiful smooth v8, the GX is amazing smooth as butter compared to the 4Runner v6, Lexus gave me a great deal on my 2018 4Runner 5 months ago in October when used cars was at its high go for it !!

@Gychen888 Жыл бұрын

Can you tell us about which Honda/Acura models are still built in Japan?

@siamimam2109 3 ай бұрын

I was genuinely shocked when I noticed my 2020 corolla was made in JAPAN 😂

@Tomorrow32 Жыл бұрын

If the car VPN starts with J, then the car is built in Japan. 🎉

@BigAltimaEnergy719 Жыл бұрын

People are gonna complain if the 4Runner gets a 4 banger turbo, don’t forget the original 4Runner also had a turbo 4 cyl, just really slow…

@alphafiddlesticks5623 Жыл бұрын

Do you have any news on the upcoming lexus tx?

@AutomotivePress Жыл бұрын

I've uploaded a video while back, nothing new since then

@July.4.1776 9 ай бұрын

Which facility is the Toyota Crown produced in Japan?

@JKhalaf 10 күн бұрын

Are there any models that we can buy here in the UK that are made at the Tahara Factory? or Japan in general?

@keomx536 Жыл бұрын

Hey David, my Lexus RX 350L was build in Japan because my VIN starts with the letter J######.

@tripsandmore3072 Жыл бұрын

Have you gone to the plant in the US in Texas ?

@AutomotivePress Жыл бұрын

I've been to a number of Toyota plants in North America - Texas one very long time ago

@pedrofernandez8729 Жыл бұрын

All 3 Toyota models I've owned were built in Japan, my next one will be the Corolla hatch, only model avail in the USA still made in the homeland.

@jonathanratliff4780 Жыл бұрын

Corolla sedan hybrid still currently manufactured in Japan

@FURDOG1961 Жыл бұрын

9:00 Toyota Century. 19:39 Japan Taxi interior.

@davidjacobs8558 Жыл бұрын

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@lishanalemu6153 Жыл бұрын

now my dream come true l always say japanese version is the bast,even my garage owner friend he doesn't even no this l tell him 8 years a go. but l have a question for toyota prius prime Limited is japan or us or canada please ?

@RayanMADAO Жыл бұрын

Camrys sold here in the middle east are built in Japan

@joek1978atyahoo Жыл бұрын

im pretty much disgusted with Toyota right now for getting rid of the power rear window for the 4 Runner in the next gen.....just seems like theyre following suit with all other car companies instead of wanting to stick out as different....

@chivse7064 Жыл бұрын

Hi sir I would like to ask you one question about Toyota prado diesel and GX 460 is the same all except engine ? And it is built in Japan all facilities ? Thanks sir Best regards Chivse❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@AutomotivePress Жыл бұрын

It's not exactly the same but the basic body is very similar between the two

@kavinlao3251 Жыл бұрын

@AutomotivePress I'm.from Austalia we have the isuzu dmax and mux built in thailand is the engine material parts from Japan made thanks ?

@mvj1960 Жыл бұрын

I wish Toyota was making the Lexus TX in Japan. I'm not sure about the quantity coming out of the Indiana plant

@AutomotivePress Жыл бұрын

The Indiana plant is actually quite good...

@nserekodaniel7653 6 ай бұрын

live in kenya and was quite hopeful that the lexus tx was going to be sold in Japan and usually we get Japanese cars. Too bad it's only in north america.

@I-sed-no 5 ай бұрын

I shop for Toyotas based on which ones are built in Japan. The quality is unmatched by a long shot.

@Lacagz 5 ай бұрын

Sorry old comment but did you miss that Toyota RAV4 Prime is still only made in Japan or am I behind the news

@joey86bu1 Жыл бұрын

Always look for the made in Japan stamp.

@zackamanda9799 Жыл бұрын

The 2023 Lexus RX 350 sold here in North America are built in Canada?

@AutomotivePress Жыл бұрын

Yes that's correct

@zackamanda9799 Жыл бұрын

@@AutomotivePress thanks David 👍🏻

@lostalx Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Kinda sad that legendary 4Runner, GX 460 are now being replaced by Turbos even though they are made in Japan those NA V6 engines were the beating hearts. The last bloodline of that engineering lives in only 3 cars now. The IS 300/350 made in the critically acclaimed Tahara plant Japan. The ES 350, Camry both made in KY, America. Lexus should have added the Ulrasuede from Japanese variants to the IS 350 in North America, instead of the NuLuxe, sad that even GX you have to pay a ton to get the Semi Aniline, only ES UL trim has that leather which has the Naturally Aspirated legendary bloodline.

@allancaspers6471 Жыл бұрын

Wondering if Toyota frames are not rusting any more? If think Toyota should have made them from stainless steel. Wish Toyota would have used the 6 speed auto on the Corolla Cross and also a engine option 2.5. oh also in a Lexus flavor as well.

@cstgx Жыл бұрын

Stainless steel is very expensive.

@hachiroku7443 Жыл бұрын

Have a scion frs and reach 400k miles in stock form and yes its made in Japan though it colaborate with subaru and that matters of them all bec of quality and reliability if japanese built it.

@mauzouq Жыл бұрын

I have lc300 vxr its not that high finished like u say specially from the chromium lines in the doors

@martinmdl6879 11 ай бұрын

We prefer and will pay extra for models made in Japan because the decay of standards around the western world has not infected the Japanese, yet.

@TwinTurboToyota Жыл бұрын

@unkn3141 Жыл бұрын

The gold standard when it comes to cars reads, “Made In Japan”. Especially when it comes to Toyotas. Heck! Even cartoons from Japan are better!

@blown9646 Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately as soon as they leave the factory perfectly and get into shipping/dealership hands, it's game over on how things stay that way. Especially once driven on the salt covered roads

@shannonsummers3300 Жыл бұрын

You can tell if a vehicle is made in Japan by checking the first character of the VIN. If it starts with a “J” the vehicle was built in Japan.

@markholmstrup9082 Жыл бұрын

Not easy to figure out? First letter of the VIN.

@tg8150 Жыл бұрын

And if you want to take it even a step higher, buy a Japan built Mazda3- utter perfection.

@rutgershouses Жыл бұрын

All Mazda are made In Japan except the CX 30 and CX 50

@xXReaperXx714 8 ай бұрын

Drop me the car list I’m going car shopping next week 😂 I’m be picky want a Japanese made Toyota , American made I don’t trust

@thestonerstation8005 3 ай бұрын

Where are tundras, tacomas made and their parts?!

@InvestBetter. Жыл бұрын

3:20. Just bought a 2023 4Runner, BECAUSE it's built in Tahara, built to Lexus standards. And it shows. The 2025 won't be. Let's just say moving it to Mexico......that won't be a selling point. No.....😔

@Mrgulaman Жыл бұрын

I rather buy a toyota from japan than mexico smh it's just not the same

@Al-ok1lj 5 ай бұрын

Look for the first letter of the VIN y’all. If it doesn’t start with a J, it’s not made in Japan.

@donaldbanner2185 23 күн бұрын

I Own the NX 450h+ "F" Sport SPECIFICALLY BECAUSE it is Exclusively built in Glorious Japan....Thus I Do-Not require an extended RIPP OFF war like all Euros.....Not built UNION shop Canada!.

@andycanona Жыл бұрын

@cabbage head - no offense, but your YT name is indicative of your ability to distinguish quality in automobiles 😅

@DevUs_1 Жыл бұрын

jackie chan

@cemech7789 Ай бұрын

"Japanese cars built by Japanese.." - just ask Scotty K..

@jaym9846 8 ай бұрын

Japanese cars are nearly perfect. That is until they get assembled in the US. That is why GM, Ford and Chrysler moved to other countries.

@ceciliaabdalla4954 10 ай бұрын

Will never buy a Toyota not built in Japan

@cabbagehead8082 Жыл бұрын

Ive owned dozens and dozens of cars. Ill still take a Cadillac over Japanese. A few reasons. Battery and electrical system is superior. Heating and cooling system is superior. Transmissions are superior. I can blow up any Japanese engines and have many times. My LS can not. Also 670 hp is superior to basically evey Japanese car ever made. Just w few

@Odat Жыл бұрын

Lol please don’t put Cadillac and Lexus in the same sentence. I used to manage a fleet of luxury cars. We had Cadillac, Lexus, Lincoln, Audi and a few others. Lexus was the most reliable by far. They are well built!. The Cadillacs, Audis and all the others were breaking all the time. They are junk.

@cabbagehead8082 Жыл бұрын

@@Odat Leave a lexus without starting it for two weeks. Your gonna need a boost. Not Cadillac. Next

@Odat Жыл бұрын

@@cabbagehead8082 not true. Maybe some models but models like the GX, LX are tanks and will outlive earth. No matter how you look at it, Lexuses are just better built. Your money…get what makes you happy.

@andycanona Жыл бұрын

@cabbage head - no offense, but your YT name is indicative of your ability to distinguish quality in automobiles 😅

@cabbagehead8082 Жыл бұрын

@@andycanona What Lexus has a 670 hp v8 real wheel drive? What Lexus does 200 mph? Have fun driving a long lasting slow boring car till the end of time 🤣