Toyota Motor North America has announced a $3.6 billion investment to expand its vehicle manufacturing operations in San Antonio, Texas. The project involves constructing a second vehicle assembly line at the existing facility, which is scheduled to begin operations in 2030. This expansion will increase the plant's annual production capacity by approximately 150,000 units.
The initiative is designed to transfer production of the Tacoma mid-size pickup from Toyota’s Baja California plant in Mexico to the San Antonio location. This transfer is expected to occur over a period of roughly four years. The expansion effectively doubles Toyota’s current manufacturing footprint in the city.
The project is supported by state incentives, including a $20 million grant from the Texas Enterprise Fund and a $50,000 Veteran Created Job Bonus. It also qualifies under the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation program. The investment will create more than 2,000 new jobs.
Toyota originally broke ground on its current 2.2-million-square-foot San Antonio facility in 2003, with production commencing in 2006. Following the completion of this expansion, the company’s total capital investment in the site will reach $8.3 billion. The facility currently employs 6,100 workers who assemble the Tundra and Sequoia vehicles.
Ted Ogawa, president and CEO of Toyota Motor North America, stated that the investment reflects confidence in the Texas workforce and a commitment to American manufacturing. He described the project as building the next chapter of Toyota’s manufacturing legacy in the United States.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott highlighted the economic impact of the expansion, noting that it doubles the factory footprint and creates thousands of jobs. He cited the strength of the state’s workforce and business advantages as key factors in the decision. Abbott added that the expansion will deliver economic opportunities to San Antonio families and reinforce Texas as a destination for advanced manufacturing.
