Where are Toyota crowns assembled?
The Toyota Crown is assembled primarily in Japan, with the current generation produced at Toyota's Motomachi Plant in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture. This status reflects the model’s Japan-centric production approach as of 2024–25, and the article outlines where Crown models are built, how that production is organized, and what it means for availability both at home and abroad.
Current production footprint
Key assembly site for the latest generation of the Crown is listed below:
- Motomachi Plant, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan — the primary site for assembling the current Crown generation.
In practice, Toyota has historically shifted Crown production among several plants for different generations, but the latest model is consolidated at Motomachi, ensuring centralized quality control and supply.
Markets and availability
The Crown remains predominantly a Japan-focused product in its latest generation. Toyota ships units from the Motomachi plant to domestic dealers, and any export volume is handled through import channels rather than establishing separate overseas assembly lines for this model.
Notes on production history
Earlier Crown generations were produced at multiple facilities within Japan, reflecting shifts in production strategy over the decades. The current approach centers production at a single plant to streamline processes and maintain consistent quality.
Summary
Today’s Toyota Crown is built mainly in Japan at the Motomachi Plant in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture. Production is centralized to support quality and supply, with overseas availability largely via import rather than local assembly.
What Toyotas are built in China?
China
- FAW Toyota. Tianjin – Allion, bZ3, bZ5, Corolla, Corolla Cross, Crown Kluger, IZOA, Granvia, Harrier. Chengdu – Coaster, Avalon, Land Cruiser Prado. Changchun – RAV4.
- GAC Toyota, Guangzhou – bZ4X, bZ3X, Camry, C-HR, Frontlander, Wildlander, Highlander, Levin, Sienna, Venza.
Are Toyota Corollas made in the USA?
Yes, Toyota Corollas are made in the USA at plants in Mississippi and Alabama. Specifically, the Toyota Corolla sedan is built in Blue Springs, Mississippi, while the Corolla Cross model is manufactured in Huntsville, Alabama.
- Toyota Corolla sedan: Produced at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi in Blue Springs, Mississippi.
- Toyota Corolla Cross: Manufactured at the Mazda Toyota Manufacturing plant in Huntsville, Alabama.
Where do they make Toyota Crown?
Japan
The Toyota Crown (Japanese: トヨタ・クラウン, Hepburn: Toyota Kuraun) is an automobile which has been produced by Toyota in Japan since 1955.
How do I know if my Toyota is Japan or USA built?
You can tell if your Toyota is built in Japan or the USA by checking the first character of the 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN); 'J' indicates Japan, while '1', '4', or '5' indicate the USA. The VIN can be found on the driver-side dashboard or door jamb.
Method 1: Check the VIN
- Locate the VIN: Find the 17-character VIN on the dashboard (visible through the windshield) or on the sticker on the driver's side door jamb.
- Examine the first character: Look at the very first letter of the VIN.
- 'J': The vehicle was assembled in Japan.
- '1', '4', or '5': The vehicle was assembled in the United States.
- Other country codes: For your reference, other common codes are: '2' for Canada, and '3' for Mexico.
Method 2: Check the window sticker (if available)
- Find the original sticker: If you have the original window sticker, also known as the Monroney label, look for a section that states the "Final Assembly Point" or "Country of Origin".
Method 3: Check the 11th digit for specific models (e.g., RAV4)
- For certain models, such as the RAV4, the 11th digit of the VIN can also specify the assembly plant. An 'A' or 'T' can indicate an American plant, while 'J' can indicate a Japanese plant.
