Which mazdas are made by Toyota?
The short answer: there are no Mazda-branded cars made by Toyota. Mazda-badged vehicles are built by Mazda, while Toyota and Mazda collaborate on manufacturing in a joint venture that currently concentrates on Toyota production in North America. This article explains how the collaboration works and what has actually rolled off the line so far.
Beyond the quick answer, the question touches on a formal alliance between two long-standing automakers. Mazda and Toyota formed a 50/50 joint venture to pool resources, share manufacturing capacity, and potentially co-develop future vehicles. The arrangement has a U.S. manufacturing footprint and is best known for producing a Toyota model in Alabama, with broader goals that could touch several markets over time.
The partnership behind MTM
Key facts about the joint venture and its purpose:
- Mazda Toyota Manufacturing (MTM) is a 50/50 joint venture between Mazda Motor Corporation and Toyota Motor Corporation, located in Huntsville, Alabama.
- The collaboration is aimed at sharing manufacturing capacity and jointly developing future vehicles for both brands.
- As of the latest reporting, the plant’s production supports Toyota-badged models for the North American market; Mazda-badged production at MTM has not commenced.
In practical terms, MTM serves as a manufacturing hub that helps Toyota expand its North American lineup while giving Mazda access to additional capacity and shared development resources. The arrangement is part of a broader strategic partnership between the two companies.
Current production at MTM and what it means for Mazda
What buyers should know about on-site production and model availability:
- The Huntsville-based MTM plant currently produces the Toyota Corolla Cross for the North American market.
- This means Toyota gets additional manufacturing capacity in the region, while no Mazda-badged vehicle has been produced there as of the latest updates.
Bottom line: while the collaboration exists to support both brands, Mazda’s own models continue to be produced at Mazda plants, and MTM’s output in the near term centers on Toyota-badged vehicles.
Summary
There are no Mazda models that Toyota manufactures for sale under the Mazda brand. The Mazda–Toyota Manufacturing joint venture in Huntsville primarily produces Toyota vehicles (notably the Corolla Cross) and serves as a shared platform for broader collaboration. Mazda-branded production remains with Mazda, with MTM representing a strategic partnership rather than a Mazda production site for Mazda vehicles. The arrangement could evolve, but as of now, Mazda owners should not expect Mazda models to be built by Toyota at MTM.
