Comments on: Tacoma Moving To San Antonio

By: Admin (Jason)

Admin (Jason) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:49:48 +0000

JC – I agree that Toyota should move all U.S. Tacoma production to the U.S. I’m guessing you’re well aware that the Mexico plant has very limited capacity – only 50,000 units – and that it mostly builds beds for the Taco. As for Toyota’s commitment to the Tundra, I agree that Toyota is invested for the next few years…but beyond that, I have some doubts. If I were to handicap the chances of Toyota building a Tundra in 2020, based on what I know right now I’d say they’re around 80%. It’s going to depend a lot on the final version of the federal fuel economy regs that should be released soon. Gas prices are another concern. Still, to be clear, I’m optimistic. I’m very hopeful that Toyota builds both a diesel version of the existing truck as well as building an HD version with a large diesel. Thoughts?

By: JC

JC — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:34:31 +0000

What this post neglected to consider is that the U.S. Toyota Tacoma is also built in Mexico, so Toyota will have no problem meeting the demand for the Tacomas in the U.S. Secondly Toyota has officially stated numerous times that it has no intention of exiting the full size truck segment, in fact there have been rumors that Nissan may be trying to convince Toyota to share the platform for the next Titan. Lastly, when the San Antonio plant was built originally for the Tundra, Toyota had already negotiated with the city to have the necessary land available for future production expansion which is already in progress. I do hope that Toyota will eventually end production in Mexico and build the Tacoma exclusively in Texas as it would be a good “Made in USA” PR move.

By: TXTee

TXTee — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:59:10 +0000

Here’s to hoping! I love that big beast of a truck and what it can do.

By: admin (Jason)

admin (Jason) — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:47:46 +0000

TXTee – I don’t think the Tundra is going away, but a case can definitely be made.

By: TXTee

TXTee — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:02:24 +0000

*sniffles* I’ll have to get a new “Built in TX” sticker since my camper covers up the other one and I need to support the San Antonio factory. Either way I just don’t want to see the Tundra leave the market like the Titan. Tacos are cute (sorry, I’m a girl, it’s CUTE) but I made the right choice with the Tundra……the Taco would not have been able to haul 3 Labs in addition to other animal cages, boxes, etc.

By: mk

mk — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 03:47:24 +0000

The Tacoma is a very nice mid-sized truck and I would get one in a heartbeat if I did not have a family of 4. Much better than the ford ranger and chevy s-10 and the dodge dakota is nice, but still a dodge in financial trouble. I pray the tundra does not go away in 2012 when the next design out is due for the revamped tundra since it is finally a full-sized truck with a decent, if not much better, tranny and engine than any of the Big 3 have. Lets hope the plant in TX has enough build capacity to produce enough Tacomas and Tundras. One thing that is not good is if the Corolla will be built in Canada – no offense to Canadians, but all my past Chevies built in Oshawa Ontario Canada all had problems with parts falling off right after delivery or components not put together tight and correctly.

By: Mickey

Mickey — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 01:32:57 +0000

Closing the plant in California is a very god move for Toyota. SInce GM pulled out left Toyota with the bill.

By: admin (Jason)

admin (Jason) — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:54:33 +0000

TXTee – We’ve got another post coming so I’ll just say this: Toyota’s investment in Texas is no longer tied to the Tundra.

By: TXTee

TXTee — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:37:31 +0000

Not sure if I got the point but are you thinking Toyota may withdraw from the half-ton market because of resource issues in the SATX plant? Scary but glad I already have my Big Daddy Truck……