Toyota Motor North America announced on July 6, 2026, that it will invest $3.6 billion to add a second vehicle assembly line at its San Antonio plant and move Tacoma production there from Mexico.
The plan
- Tacoma production will shift from Toyota’s Baja California plant in Tijuana to Toyota Texas over about four years. The new line targets a 2030 start.
- The expansion adds 2,000 jobs and 2.5 million square feet, roughly doubling the plant. Local headcount will reach about 6,000.
- Toyota Texas will assemble the Tundra, Sequoia and Tacoma. CNBC reported capacity will rise from about 200,000 to 350,000 vehicles a year.
- Toyota told CNBC it will keep building some Tacomas at its Guanajuato, Mexico, plant.
Why it matters for Made in USA
The Tacoma is one of the best-selling midsize trucks in the USA, and most have been imported from Mexico. USA final assembly will improve its standing on window-sticker origin labels and on rankings like Cars.com’s index, though parts content will still decide how “domestic” each truck is. Related: Cars.com’s 2026 index and Toyota’s USA-built models.
FAQ
Where will the Toyota Tacoma be built?
At Toyota’s San Antonio, Texas, plant, on a new second assembly line. Some production stays in Guanajuato, Mexico.
When will production start in Texas?
Toyota is targeting 2030, with the shift from Mexico taking about four years.
How many jobs will it create?
About 2,000 new jobs.
Source & credit
Source: Toyota USA Newsroom, July 6, 2026: “Toyota Announces $3.6B Expansion, 2,000 New Jobs at its San Antonio Plant”. Additional reporting: CNBC.