Who builds the Toyota Corolla Cross?
The Toyota Corolla Cross is built by Toyota and its regional partners at multiple plants around the world, notably in Thailand, Indonesia,China, and Brazil, with some markets importing fully built units.
The question of who builds the Corolla Cross depends on the market. Toyota relies on a mix of in-house manufacturing and local joint ventures to assemble the model, so production occurs at several regional facilities and can shift over time as demand and supply chains evolve.
Global production footprint
Below are the main assembly operations that have produced the Corolla Cross for different regions. The exact plant and production mix can vary by model year and market.
- Thailand — Toyota Motor Thailand (TMT) operates the local assembly line for the Corolla Cross to serve Southeast Asia and export markets.
- Indonesia — Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMIN) runs Karawang-based production for domestic sales and regional exports.
- China — GAC Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. (a GAC Toyota joint venture) builds the Corolla Cross for the Chinese market.
- Brazil — Toyota do Brasil assembles the Corolla Cross at its domestic facility to supply the South American market.
In some other markets, the Corolla Cross is imported as a fully built unit (CBU) rather than locally assembled, depending on local demand, tariff structures, and supplier networks.
Thailand
In Thailand, the Corolla Cross has been produced by Toyota Motor Thailand at its facilities in the Bangkok area. The Thai operation provides the model for the ASEAN region and supports export efforts. The Thai-built variant typically includes options suited to local and regional customers, including hybrid powertrain versions.
Indonesia
Indonesia’s production comes from the Karawang complex operated by Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMIN). The Karawang plant supplies the Indonesian market and several nearby markets, leveraging local sourcing and contributing to regional supply chains for the Corolla Cross.
China
The Chinese-spec Corolla Cross is produced by a joint venture between Toyota and a local partner (GAC Toyota). This plant serves the domestic Chinese market and aligns with China’s evolving vehicle standards and network requirements.
Brazil
Brazil’s Corolla Cross is assembled by Toyota do Brasil at a domestic facility to serve South America. Local production helps manage import duties and adapts the model to regional preferences and regulatory requirements.
Summary
The Corolla Cross is not built at a single global plant. Instead, Toyota uses a distributed manufacturing approach, with major assembly operations in Thailand, Indonesia, China, and Brazil, plus variations for other markets via imports. This structure allows Toyota to tailor the vehicle to regional regulations, supply chains, and consumer demand while maintaining a global product lineup.
Notes
As production plans can change with market conditions, new plants may begin or end Corolla Cross production in the future. For the latest status in a specific country, local Toyota press releases or official dealer notices are the best sources.
