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Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP) is a subsidiary of Toyota, based in Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines, responsible for the assembly and distribution of Toyota vehicles in the Philippines since 1988. The company was established on August 3, 1988, as a joint venture between Toyota, Mitsui & Co and GT Capital.[1][2][3]
Company type | Subsidiary |
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Founded | August 3, 1988 |
Headquarters | Toyota Special Economic Zone 4026, Santa Rosa–Tagaytay Road, Santa Rosa, Laguna |
Area served | Philippines |
Key people | Alfred Ty (Chairman) Masando Hashimoto (President) |
Products | Automobiles |
Owner | GT Capital (51%) Toyota (34%) Mitsui & Co (15%) |
Website | Toyota Philippines Lexus Philippines |
Its main production facility, the 82-hectare Toyota Special Economic Zone (TSEZ), is located in Santa Rosa, Laguna for assembling cars. TMPC is also the provider of financial services unit, Toyota Financial Services Philippines, and Lexus Manila, Inc., the official distributor of Lexus cars.[1]
History
editToyota's presence in the Philippines dates back to 1962 when Delta Motor Corporation, a company established by Ricardo C. Silverio Sr., acquired the rights to assemble and distribute Toyota vehicles for the Philippine market. Delta Motor Corporation collapsed during the Philippine economic downturn in the early 1980s. Operations came to a halt in December 1983 and by March 1984, Toyota's tie-up with Delta Motor Corporation was terminated. The company was dissolved by 1988.[citation needed]
When Toyota Motor Corporation president Shoichiro Toyoda came looking for a new partner in the Philippines, he sought out Dr. George S. K. Ty, and on August 3, 1988, TMPC was incorporated as a joint-venture among Metrobank, Toyota Motor Corporation and Mitsui & Co.[citation needed]
In 1994, TMPC captured its first "Triple Crown": No.1 in Total Sales, Passenger Car Sales and Commercial Vehicle Sales. It has continued its Triple Crown run up to the present, garnering 19 consecutive Triple Crowns as of 2019.[citation needed]
In April 1997, TMPC opened its Sta. Rosa Assembly Plant complementing the operations at the Bicutan Assembly Plant (formerly, the Delta Motor Corporation assembly plant). In 2003, TMPC's Sta. Rosa Industrial Complex is certified as an economic zone by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority.[citation needed]
The Bicutan Assembly Plant was closed in 2005 and all production was moved to Santa Rosa, Laguna. The old plant became Toyota Bicutan Parañaque built fronting the Bicutan exit of Metro Manila Skyway.[citation needed]
For the 35th anniversary celebration of Toyota Motor Philippines, Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda announced the return of the Toyota Tamaraw and its local production at the TMP Santa Rosa Plant will begin on 2024.[citation needed]
Models
editCurrent
edit- Toyota 86 (2012–present) - Imported from Japan
- Toyota Alphard (2010–present) - Imported from Japan
- Toyota Avanza (2006–present) - Imported from Indonesia
- Toyota Veloz (2022–present) - Imported from Indonesia
- Toyota Camry (1996–present) - Manufactured locally until 2006 then Imported from Thailand
- Toyota Coaster (1988–present) - Imported from Japan
- Toyota Corolla Altis (1988–present) - Manufactured locally until 2007 then imported from Thailand
- Toyota Corolla Cross (2020–present) - Imported from Thailand
- Toyota Fortuner (2005–present) - Imported from Thailand
- Toyota GR Yaris (2021–present) - Imported from Japan
- Toyota HiAce (1990–present) - Imported from Japan
- Toyota HiAce Commuter (2005–present) - Imported from Japan
- Toyota Hilux (1988–present) - Imported from Thailand
- Toyota Hilux Tamaraw (2024–present) - Manufactured locally
- Toyota Innova (2005–present) - Manufactured locally
- Toyota Zenix (2023–present) - Imported from Indonesia
- Toyota Land Cruiser (1990–present) - Imported from Japan
- Toyota Land Cruiser Prado (1990–present) - Imported from Japan
- Toyota LiteAce (1989–1999, 2022–present) - Manufactured locally until 1999 then imported from Indonesia
- Toyota Raize (2022–present) - Imported from Indonesia
- Toyota RAV4 (2002–present) - Imported from Japan
- Toyota Rush (2018–present) - Imported from Indonesia
- Toyota Supra (2019–present) - Imported from Austria
- Toyota Vios (2003–present) - Imported from Thailand until 2007 then manufactured locally
- Toyota Wigo (2014–present) - Imported from Indonesia
- Toyota Yaris Cross (2023–present) - Imported from Indonesia
Former
edit- Toyota Corona (1991–1999) - Manufactured locally
- Toyota Crown (1988–1999) - Manufactured locally
- Toyota Echo (2000–2003) - Imported from Japan
- Toyota Echo Verso (2000–2005) - Imported from Japan
- Toyota FJ Cruiser (2013–2023) - Imported from Japan
- Toyota Previa (2003–2017) - Imported from Japan
- Toyota Prius (2009–2022) - Imported from Japan
- Toyota Prius C (2012–2021) - Imported from Japan
- Toyota Tamaraw FX (1990–2002) - Manufactured locally
- Toyota Revo (1998–2005) - Manufactured locally
- Toyota Yaris (2007–2023) - Imported from Thailand
References
edit- ^ a b "Who we are". Philippines: Toyota. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
- ^ "GT Capital - Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. (TMP)". Philippines: GT Capital. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
- ^ "President Marcos of the Philippines Visits Toyota Motor Philippines Plant" (Press release). Japan: Toyota. 2023-08-22. Retrieved 2023-11-12.