Toyota shifts Tacoma output to expanded Texas plant

Toyota Motor North America (TM) is investing $3.6 billion to expand its manufacturing campus in San Antonio, Texas, in a major move for its North American production network. The project centers on adding a second vehicle assembly line at the site to support the Tacoma midsize pickup truck, which will be built alongside the Tundra and Sequoia models already produced there.

The expansion will add about 2.5 million square feet to the existing facility, a scale that is expected to roughly double the plant’s footprint by 2030. With the new capacity, annual output at the San Antonio plant is planned to increase from roughly 200,000 vehicles to about 350,000 units.

Toyota (TM) expects the San Antonio project to create 2,000 new jobs at the facility. The company describes these positions as part of a broader commitment to American manufacturing and to building a long-term presence in the region.

With the latest investment, Toyota’s total committed capital in its San Antonio operations will reach $8.3 billion since the site’s ground-breaking in 2003. The company says the new facility and added line will incorporate advanced manufacturing technologies designed to increase flexibility across its North American operations.

A key element of the plan is the relocation of Tacoma production from Toyota Motor Manufacturing Baja California in Mexico to the expanded San Antonio plant. This transition is scheduled to occur over an approximate four-year period, aligning Tacoma output with the new assembly line in Texas.

The reallocation of Tacoma production is intended to integrate the midsize pickup into the same campus that produces other body-on-frame trucks and SUVs. Toyota positions this as part of a broader North American manufacturing strategy aimed at better matching production capacity with vehicle demand across the region.

Toyota says the San Antonio expansion will provide increased manufacturing flexibility through advanced technologies at the new facility. By consolidating Tacoma assembly with Tundra and Sequoia production, the company seeks to optimize the use of its truck-focused plant and enhance its ability to respond to market conditions.

Executives characterize the $3.6 billion commitment as a testament to confidence in the North American workforce, innovation, and long-term growth potential. The expansion and associated production shift underscore the company’s ongoing strategy to strengthen its manufacturing base in the United States while aligning capacity with its regional product portfolio.