<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ecologico @ Sep 12 2006, 04:58 AM) [snapback]318212[/snapback]</div> 100% Japanese made
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Martin Gundel @ Sep 12 2006, 05:06 AM) [snapback]318213[/snapback]</div> Which city?
As I understand it (correct me if I'm wrong), the current-generation Prius commenced production in 2003 at Toyota's Tsutsumi plant in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture. In 2005 extra production started at the Toyota Auto Body plant in Kariya City, Aichi. A fire at the Kariya plant in November 2005 temporarily set back production. The previous generation Priuses were built at Toyota's Takaoka and Motomachi plants, again in Toyota City.
KMO is correct. It is called Fujimatsu plant of Toyota Auto Body in Kariya Ciry. Please refer to your VIN number, the 11th digit shows the factory. 0 or 3: Toyota Tsutsumi plant 7: Toyota Auto Body Fujimatsu plant Where is the Prius made? Ken@Japan
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ken1784 @ Sep 12 2006, 12:50 PM) [snapback]318419[/snapback]</div> Looks like mine is a Tsutsumi. I've heard the Tsutsumi plant does a much nicer job....
I recently ran across this article as well that you might find interesting... http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/prius_china.html I'm not sure if this means that the ones made in China will only be sold in China though...
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(sl7vk @ Sep 12 2006, 10:43 AM) [snapback]318458[/snapback]</div> That's the same plant where they build the Camry and Camry Hybrid.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Martin Gundel @ Sep 12 2006, 05:06 AM) [snapback]318213[/snapback]</div> They are also made in China, but only for that market. Tom
Just FYI, Toyota in the World 2006 Databook Toyota worldwide statistics data in 2005. Enjoy, Ken@Japan
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ecologico @ Sep 13 2006, 12:21 PM) [snapback]318966[/snapback]</div> Welcome, ecologico. Thanks for the link. You're right, it is very interesting. Zero-landfill-contribution is impressive.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ecologico @ Sep 13 2006, 12:21 PM) [snapback]318966[/snapback]</div> Very interesting. I wonder if there is a difference in the bladders each plant makes. I've never had a problem refueling yet I hear of this quite a bit?
