- Toyota Tacoma Production Shift preserves Mexico manufacturing employment.
- Production restructuring continues while new investment exceeds USD 500 million.
Mexico's Ministry of Economy confirmed on July 7 that Toyota Motor Corporation will continue its manufacturing activities and workforce in the country despite plans to gradually relocate part of its Tacoma pickup production. The adjustment forms part of the company's broader global manufacturing restructuring strategy and is scheduled to unfold over the coming years. Authorities emphasized that production and employment in Mexico will remain protected while the transition progresses, with the relocation process expected to reach completion by 2030.
Tacoma Production Strategy Extends Across Multiple Manufacturing Sites
Tacoma pickup manufacturing currently takes place at Toyota facilities in Tijuana, Baja California, and Apaseo el Grande, Guanajuato. Under the revised production strategy, a portion of output from the Tijuana plant will progressively move to the company's manufacturing campus in United States, specifically San Antonio, Texas. Even with this production adjustment, Toyota indicated that it will continue assessing long-term opportunities for the Tijuana facility beyond 2030 while maintaining its operational presence in Mexico throughout the transition period.
Toyota Manufacturing Footprint in Mexico
| Facility | Key Update |
|---|---|
| Tijuana, Baja California | Part of Tacoma production to shift gradually by 2030 |
| Apaseo el Grande, Guanajuato | Operations and production will continue |
| San Antonio, Texas | Will receive part of Tacoma production |
Employment and Investment Outlook
The Ministry of Economy stated that Toyota's Guanajuato manufacturing facility will remain in operation and continue supporting approximately 2,800 direct employees while sustaining thousands of additional indirect jobs across the surrounding region. Officials also disclosed that they have received confirmation of a separate automotive investment exceeding USD 500 million from another vehicle manufacturer. Further information regarding that investment is expected to be released in the coming days, highlighting continued confidence in Mexico's automotive manufacturing sector.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Toyota shifting part of Tacoma production from Mexico to Texas?
Toyota is gradually relocating part of Tacoma pickup production from its Tijuana facility to its San Antonio manufacturing campus as part of a broader global restructuring of its manufacturing operations. The transition is planned over several years and is expected to conclude by 2030. Despite this production adjustment, the company has confirmed it will continue operating in Mexico, retain jobs, maintain production at its Guanajuato plant, and evaluate the future of the Tijuana facility beyond the transition period.
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