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17-486: In 2002, Toyota began scouting locations in Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas for a new assembly plant to build the second generation Tundra pickup. After long deliberations including the offer of $ 227 million in subsidies, a 2,000-acre (8.1 km) site on the far south side of San Antonio was selected as the location for the new 2,000,000-square-foot (190,000 m) assembly plant. Toyota broke ground at

34-600: Is an automobile manufacturing plant located in Gibson County , Indiana , United States , nearly halfway between Princeton and Fort Branch , and mostly in Union Township . It is a subsidiary of Toyota Motor North America , itself a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation of Japan. With over 7,000 employees, TMMI is the largest employer in the Evansville Area . Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana

51-743: Is the primary metropolitan area in the Illinois–Indiana–Kentucky Tri-State Area . It was originally designated the Evansville, Indiana, standard metropolitan area and was formed by the United States Census Bureau in 1950, consisting solely of Vanderburgh County, Indiana . As surrounding counties saw an increase in their population densities and the number of residents employed within Vanderburgh County, they met Census criteria to be added to

68-662: Is the sole source of Highlanders for all markets worldwide except China. Chinese-market Highlanders are made in China exclusively for the Chinese market. Evansville, IN%E2%80%93KY Metropolitan Statistical Area The Evansville metropolitan area is the 164th largest metropolitan statistical area (MSA) in the United States. The primary city is Evansville, Indiana , the third most populous city in Indiana and

85-592: The Highlander would be shifted to TMMI and would start in 2009. Production of the Sequoia later resumed, although at a reduced output. The roughly 950,000 square foot factory is split into two different plants. The original factory, "West Plant," originally built to produce Tundras, began producing Highlanders then Sequoias but now produces Highlanders, Grand Highlanders, and in September 2023 will begin producing

102-545: The Motor Trend Truck of the Year award in 2008; however the vehicle's reputation was marred by a recall of 15,000 units due to a mistake made by a supplier of a rear propeller shaft. This initial problem aside, the 2007 model year Tundra was a success with sales in 2007 almost selling out annual production of 200,000 units. The surge in oil prices driven by the commodity boom in 2008 put significant pressure on sales of

119-697: The Sienna minivan shifted to TMMI for the release of its redesigned 2004 model, while Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky produced the Solara in place of the Sienna. On July 10, 2008, Toyota announced that they would consolidate Tundra production at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas in San Antonio after 2008. Owing to the large unsold supply of Tundras and Sequoias, production of both Tundras and Sequoias would be suspended. Toyota also announced that production of

136-523: The Lexus TX. TMMI later expanded to add "East Plant" which produces Siennas, and now produces the bulk of Highlander orders as well. Both plants have joined weld, stamping, and plastic production sections. East Plant also started producing Highlanders as of 2016. Both plants have undergone large expansions to support the high domestic and worldwide demands for the Highlander, and Grand Highlander. TMMI

153-506: The MSA. Four Indiana counties and two Kentucky counties are now a part of this MSA. Because it includes counties in both Indiana and Kentucky, the Evansville metropolitan area is sometimes referred to as " Kentuckiana ". The entire region is usually referred to as the Tri-State because of Illinois bordering Posey County less than 20 miles west of Evansville and to distinguish it from

170-698: The jobs of the 1,850 workers at TMMTX that were threatened by the Great Recession . In September 2009, Toyota announced it would be terminating Corolla and Tacoma production at the NUMMI assembly plant, which had been operated as a joint venture with General Motors , who withdrew from the partnership as it entered bankruptcy . This change ultimately proved to benefit TMMTX, as Tacoma production relocated to San Antonio and Toyota Motor Manufacturing de Baja California in Mexico. TMMTX added 1,000 workers to support

187-575: The most populous city in Southern Indiana as well as the hub for Southwestern Indiana . Other Indiana cities include Boonville , Mount Vernon , Jasper , Oakland City , Princeton , and Vincennes . Large towns in Indiana include Chandler , Fort Branch , McCutchanville , and Newburgh . Cities in Kentucky include Henderson , Dixon , Providence , and Robards and currently covers an area of 2,367 sq mi (6,130 km ). It

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204-405: The new plant site on 17 October 2003. During construction, the project evolved from a simple assembly plant into an automotive production site including several on-site suppliers which shipped directly to the factory. In addition, Toyota announced that production capacity, originally planned for 150,000 units per year, would be expanded to 200,000 units. This increase brought Toyota's investment in

221-562: The plant to $ 1.2 billion. Following four years of construction, the first new Tundra pickups rolled off the line in November 2006 during a grand-opening celebration which drew executives, employees and dealers of Toyota from around the country. One Toyota executive went so far as to call the launch of the second-generation Tundra the 'single biggest and most important launch in Toyota's 50-year U.S. history.' Second-generation Tundra production

238-811: The production of the Tacoma. Between 2020 and 2021, Toyota ended production of the Tacoma at TMMTX as production ramped up at its second Mexico plant, Toyota Motor Manufacturing de Guanajuato . In 2022, TMMTX will begin building the Toyota Sequoia large SUV, which is built on the same frame as the Tundra which was also produced at TMMI. See also: List of museums in Central Texas Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana (TMMI)

255-625: The truck, and Toyota sold just under 140,000 Tundras the following year. As the economic downturn put pressure on the US auto market, combined with the high fuel prices of the mid-2008, vehicle sales tumbled in late 2008 to the extent that Toyota shut down production at TMMTX for a three-month period to reduce inventory of the Tundra pickup. In late 2008, Toyota announced that all Tundra production would be moved to TMMTX (ending Tundra production in Princeton, Indiana). This announcement effectively preserved

272-698: Was built in May 1996 to begin production of a full-size pickup truck solely for the North American market. TMMI began production of the Tundra in 1999 for the 2000 model year, and Sequoia production began a year later for 2001. Both the Tundra and the Sequoia were new to the market and have only been sold in North America; the Tundra replaced the Toyota T100 in the US market. In 2003, production of

289-506: Was initially split between TMMTX in San Antonio and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana near Princeton, Indiana (which had produced the first generation Tundra). The Base Cab (2 door) and Double Cab (2 full doors and 2 small doors) pickups were produced in San Antonio, with additional Double Cab Tundras and all CrewMax pickups produced in Princeton. The Tundra was initially hailed as a revolutionary step forward for Toyota Trucks, winning

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