Which Toyota models are made in UK?
Currently, the only Toyota passenger car models produced in the United Kingdom are the Corolla Hatchback and Corolla Touring Sports, both assembled at the Burnaston plant in Derbyshire. The UK also hosts an engine-manufacturing site at Deeside, North Wales, which supports Toyota’s European operations; no other passenger-car models are assembled in Britain today. The Avensis, a former UK-built model, was discontinued in 2018.
Current UK production
The following list summarizes Toyota’s current passenger-car output that is actually assembled in the UK.
- Corolla Hatchback — Burnaston, Derbyshire
- Corolla Touring Sports — Burnaston, Derbyshire
These two variants form the modern Corolla lineup produced on British soil. The Deeside site in North Wales remains dedicated to engines and related components rather than complete cars, and no additional Toyota passenger-car models are assembled in the UK at this time. For historical context, the Avensis was a staple of the Burnaston plant until its production ended in 2018.
Historical context and additional notes
Toyota’s UK footprint also includes an engine plant at Deeside, which supplies powertrains for the European market. While Burnaston handles car assembly, most other Toyota models sold in the UK are produced abroad, including several generations of Corolla derivatives built in other countries and engines shipped to the UK from overseas facilities. The national impact of these operations reflects the shift toward hybrid and locally assembled components within a broader European production network.
Summary
In summary, today the UK’s Toyota production is limited to the Corolla Hatchback and Corolla Touring Sports at Burnaston, Derbyshire, with Deeside dedicated to engines rather than complete vehicles. The UK previously hosted Avensis production until 2018, but no broader range of Toyota passenger cars is currently assembled in Britain.
