Are Toyota venzas made in Japan?
No. Toyota’s Venza crossover is not produced in Japan. The current and recent Venza models for the North American market are assembled in North America, with earlier generations sourced from plants outside Japan.
Where Venza models are built
The Venza lineage has two main production chapters, reflecting Toyota’s regional manufacturing strategy for North America. The following locations have historically handled Venza assembly.
- First generation (2009–2015): CAMI Assembly, Cambridge, Ontario, Canada.
- Second generation (2021–present): Toyota plant in Princeton, Indiana, United States.
These production choices mean that, in practice, current Venza models sold in the U.S. and Canada are not Japan-assembled.
Market presence and history
First generation (2009–2015)
The original Venza debuted in 2009 and was built in Canada, reflecting Toyota’s approach to localizing production for the North American market. It was marketed primarily to U.S. and Canadian buyers, rather than Japan.
Second generation (2021–present)
The 2021 revival of the Venza is assembled in North America, specifically at a Toyota plant in Indiana, for the U.S. and Canadian markets. This generation continues Toyota’s NA-focused production strategy for the model and is not manufactured in Japan for those markets.
Note: Availability and exact assembly locations can vary by model year and region. For the most precise, up-to-date information, consult Toyota’s official production disclosures or regional dealer guides.
Summary
In short, Toyota has not produced the Venza in Japan for the main markets in North America. The model’s production footprint has consistently moved toward North American facilities, with the first generation assembled in Canada and the current generation built in the United States to serve U.S. and Canadian buyers.
