Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK to produce Toyota GR Corolla from 2026
- Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK (TMUK) chosen on basis of manufacturing capability and motorsport expertise
- Preparations started in 2024; first car will be produced in 2026
- Increasing market demand leading to a manufacturing expansion
- TOYOTA GAZOO Racing created in 2009 with the vision & guidance of Akio Toyoda
- Now the fastest growing brand within Toyota Motor Corporation
Brussels, 30 May: Today, Toyota Motor Europe (TME) announced its plan to begin production of the Toyota GR Corolla at Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK (TMUK) from 2026.
Created in 2009 based on the vision and under the guidance of then Toyota Motor Corporation Executive Vice President Akio Toyoda, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) has become the fastest-growing brand in the Toyota Motor Corporation portfolio.
The first TGR product – the GR Supra – debuted in 2019. It was followed by GR Yaris in 2020, GR86 in 2021 and GR Corolla in 2022. Each launch has been met with high levels of customer enthusiasm and demand for TGR products has consistently outstripped supply, leading to today’s announcement of an expansion of vehicle production.
The selection of TMUK as the newest production location for a TGR vehicle reflects Toyota’s efforts to optimise its global production footprint to produce and deliver vehicles to customers as swiftly as possible.
It also recognises the capability of TMUK, its staff and its supply chain, and the deep motorsport culture and skill base within the United Kingdom.
Preparations have been underway since 2024, when the team at TMUK and key suppliers were first informed about the project; the first vehicle is scheduled to be produced in 2026.
We are proud that TMUK, our first plant in Europe, has also been selected as the first overseas Toyota plant to produce GR vehicles in securing this expansion project for TGR worldwide. We really appreciate the historical support and recognition of the United Kingdom and would like to continue to contribute to UK society as a ‘Best In Town’ company.
Details related to the markets of sale, volumes and investment levels will be confirmed at a later date.
Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA (TME) oversees the wholesale sales and marketing of Toyota, GR (Gazoo Racing) and Lexus vehicles and parts and accessories, as well as Toyota’s European manufacturing and engineering operations. Toyota directly employs over 25,000 people and has invested over EUR 11 billion in Europe since 1990. Its eight European manufacturing plants are located in Portugal, the UK, France, Poland, Czech Republic and Turkey. Today, there are approximately 14.7 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles on European roads, whose drivers are supported by a network of 28 National Marketing and Sales Companies and around 2,800 retail sales outlets in 53 countries (EU, UK, EFTA countries , Israel, Turkey and other Eastern European countries). In 2024, TME sold 1,217,132 vehicles in Europe for a 7.1% market share. For more information, visit www.toyota-europe.com.
Toyota believes that when people are free to move, anything is possible. In the pursuit of "Mobility for All", Toyota aims to create safer, more connected, inclusive and sustainable mobility to achieve its mission of producing “Happiness for All”. In Europe, TME launched the KINTO mobility brand which offers a range of mobility services in 20 countries, and is growing its business-to-business sales of zero-emission fuel cell products and engineering support. Contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Toyota is working to achieve carbon neutrality in its entire business across Europe. A historic leader in CO2 reduction in Europe, TME aims to achieve 100% CO2 reduction in all new vehicles in Western Europe by 2035 and will continue to offer a full range of electrified powertrains to customers across the region with its hybrid, plug-in hybrid, battery and fuel cell electric vehicles.