Where is Toyota Prado manufactured?
The Toyota Prado is manufactured primarily in Japan, with occasional local assembly in certain markets to meet regional demand.
The Prado, part of Toyota's Land Cruiser family, relies on Toyota's global manufacturing network. While Japan serves as the core production base for the Prado, Toyota sometimes uses overseas facilities to assemble or complete CKD (completely knocked down) kits for specific regions. Production arrangements can change with new generations and market needs, so exact sourcing may vary over time.
Global production footprint
To understand where the Prado comes from, it helps to look at how Toyota organizes production across regions. The following points summarize the broad pattern observed in recent years:
- Japan acts as the primary manufacturing hub for the Prado, supplying units to multiple international markets.
- In some markets, vehicles may be assembled locally or imported as CKD kits to reduce lead times, tailor to local regulations, or optimize costs. The specific plants and arrangements vary by generation and country.
Because production assignments can shift with new generations and regional strategies, the exact origin of a specific Prado vehicle should be confirmed with a local dealer or Toyota’s official regional materials.
Market-specific notes
Japan-focused production footprint
In its core market and for many export models, the Prado is produced in Japanese plants tailored for global supply. The exact facility names can change with production schedules and model revisions, but Japan remains the central source for many Prado units worldwide.
Local assembly and CKD programs elsewhere
Some regions use local assembly lines or CKD-based assembly to better align with local demand, tariffs, and logistics. These arrangements are often tied to specific generations or regional strategies and can differ from one market to another.
Summary
The Toyota Prado is predominantly manufactured in Japan, with selective overseas assembly or CKD-based production in certain markets to meet regional needs. For a precise current sourcing of a given Prado (by year, market, or trim), consult a local Toyota dealer or official regional communications.
Where are Toyota Land Cruisers manufactured?
The Toyota Land Cruiser is primarily made in Japan, with production occurring at several plants, including the Tahara and Hamura plants for the new 250 series, and the Yoshiwara Plant for the Land Cruiser 70 and Prado models. A compact model, the Land Cruiser FJ, is set to be produced in Thailand starting in 2026.
This video shows the Toyota's Tahara and Hamura plants in Japan, where the Land Cruiser is manufactured: 1mAutomotivePressYouTube · Aug 21, 2024
- Tahara and Hamura Plants (Japan): The newer 250 series Land Cruiser is produced at both the Tahara plant and the Hino Motors plant in Japan, with Tahara sharing a production line with the Lexus GX.
- Yoshiwara Plant (Japan): The Land Cruiser 70 and 250 Prado models are manufactured at the Toyota Auto Body plant in Yoshiwara, Aichi Prefecture.
- Thailand: Starting in 2026, a new compact model, the Land Cruiser FJ, will be built in Thailand.
How do I know if my Toyota was built in Japan or the USA?
You can tell where your Toyota was built by checking the first digit of the 17-character VIN. If it starts with a "J," it was made in Japan, while a "1," "4," or "5" indicates it was assembled in the USA. The VIN can be found on the dashboard or a sticker on the driver's side doorjamb.
By checking the VIN
- Locate the VIN: Find the 17-character VIN on the dashboard (visible through the windshield) or on the sticker inside the driver's side doorjamb.
- Identify the first digit: Look at the very first character of the VIN.
- J: Built in Japan
- 1, 4, or 5: Built in the United States
- 2: Built in Canada
- 3: Built in Mexico
- Use a VIN decoder: For more detailed information or to confirm, you can enter the VIN into an online decoder tool, such as the one on the Toyota owners website or the NHTSA website.
Other methods
- Check the doorjamb sticker: Sometimes, the sticker inside the driver's doorjamb will explicitly state the manufacturing location.
- Look at the window sticker: For a new car, the original window sticker (Monroney label) will have a "Final Assembly Point" or "Country of Origin" section.
Which Toyotas are made in Mexico?
The primary Toyota model made in Mexico is the Tacoma pickup truck, with production split between two plants in Guanajuato and Baja California. Both of these facilities produce the Tacoma for the North American market.
- Toyota Tacoma: Both the Toyota Motor Manufacturing de Guanajuato (TMMGT) plant and the Toyota Motor Manufacturing de Baja California (TMMBC) plant in Tijuana produce the Tacoma. TMMGT has the capacity to produce 100,000 vehicles annually, and TMMBC also builds pickup truck beds.
What Toyotas are made in China?
China
- Tianjin – Allion, bZ3, bZ5, Corolla, Corolla Cross, Crown Kluger, IZOA, Granvia, Harrier.
- Chengdu – Coaster, Avalon, Land Cruiser Prado.
- Changchun – RAV4.
