LC250 New Production Line in China Chengdu

[Mateo L]

The official launch time is expected to be around July 2024, with a planned monthly production capacity of 3,000 vehicles and an annual production capacity of 36,000 vehicles.
Below just about project and new LC250 Plant info, let me know if need translation. China is going to have the same powertrain as the US but the specs is slightly different, there is only center lock.
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Three types of head light for china
日行灯daytime running lights
转向灯Turn signal
近光灯Low beam lights
远光灯High beam
远/近光灯High/low beam

 

[German88]

Yes please translate if it's not to much trouble...

 

[jnsplace]

Three different headlights? huh...okayyyyyy

 

[APIOQM]

Out of curiosity, why does Toyota bother to make 250s in China? Couldn’t they just ship them over from Japan? Can’t imagine it’s a huge market for them.

 

[German88]

Out of curiosity, why does Toyota bother to make 250s in China? Couldn’t they just ship them over from Japan? Can’t imagine it’s a huge market for them.

I’m not confident this is accurate info. I’ve only heard Hino and Tahara plants and thats from someone I’m related to high up in Toyota Corp.

 

[supersix]

Interesting. I like the sound of a July 2024 launch!