What kind of glass does Toyota use?
Toyota uses laminated safety glass for windshields and tempered glass for most side and rear windows; some models may add acoustic or solar-control glazing.
Standard glass types by location
Overview of the typical glass architecture in Toyota vehicles, organized by window location.
Windshield
Most Toyota models pair the windshield with laminated safety glass. This design uses a PVB (polyvinyl butyral) interlayer to keep the glass together in a crash, improve visibility, and reduce noise.
- Windshield: laminated safety glass with a PVB interlayer.
The laminated windshield is the baseline configuration across mainstream Toyota cars and SUVs, prioritizing safety and sound dampening.
Side and rear windows
For side and rear windows, Toyota typically uses tempered safety glass, which breaks into small, blunt fragments to minimize injury in a crash.
- Side windows: tempered glass for safety and durability.
- Rear window: typically tempered glass; in some markets or trims, there may be variations to accommodate acoustic or aesthetic goals.
In standard configurations, side and rear windows are tempered glass, balancing safety with weight considerations across Toyota’s lineup.
Additional features and variations by model
Beyond the core glass types, certain Toyota models offer enhanced glazing technologies to improve comfort, noise, and climate control. Availability varies by trim and market.
- Acoustic glass: laminated layers or additional glazing to reduce road and wind noise on select trims.
- Solar-control and UV-protective glazing: coatings or tints to limit heat and UV exposure inside the cabin.
- Heated rear window or defog elements: optional in colder regions or on specific models.
- Panoramic or glass roof panels: often laminated for safety and to support structural integrity.
Overall, the standard approach remains laminated windshields with tempered side and rear windows, while higher trims or regional specifications may add acoustic, solar, or special glazing features.
Summary
Toyota primarily uses laminated safety glass for windshields and tempered glass for most side and rear windows. Model and market variations can introduce features such as acoustic glazing, solar-control coatings, UV protection, heated elements, or panoramic glass roof components, depending on trim level and region.
What glass manufacturer does Toyota use?
In the case of glass, an OEM supplier such as Pilkington, sells glass direct to vehicle manufacturers such as General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, BMW, Honda, Toyota, and many others.
What cars use gorilla glass?
Mopar, Jeep's accessories division, has aftermarket Gorilla Glass windshields available for the Gladiator and for Wranglers as far back as 2007. Adding Gorilla Glass to a vehicle provides another benefit. Porsche uses a Gorilla Glass windshield in the 911 GT2 and GT3 RS.
Does auto glass use OEM glass?
At Autoglass®, we only use glass manufactured to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) standards, whether sourced from original equipment manufacturers or other suppliers, ensuring that the glass we fit is as good as the original piece of glass we are replacing. Autoglass® has over 1,000 technicians across the UK.
What is the difference between a Toyota windshield and an aftermarket windshield?
Aftermarket glass can have a higher rate of leakage, wind noise, imprecise fits, solar performance and optical distortions. Be sure to reiterate the importance of using a Genuine Toyota Windshield over aftermarket options and to communicate Toyota's new competitive pricing program to your customers!
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