Toyota to Build Third Plant in India, New SUV to Enter Production in 2029

Published: May 12, 2026 13:12
[Toyota to Build Third Plant in India to Produce New SUV] Toyota Motor Corporation will build a third vehicle assembly plant in India to meet growing local market demand and boost exports to neighboring countries. The world's largest automaker announced on May 11 that the new plant will create approximately 2,800 jobs and will be located in an industrial park in the state of Maharashtra, India, more than 300 kilometers (approximately 186 miles) inland from Mumbai. Toyota plans to begin production of a new SUV, whose specific model has not yet been disclosed, at the plant in H1 2029 together with its local Indian partner, with an initial annual capacity of 100,000 units.

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